tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post8469353156814804927..comments2023-12-26T08:30:05.614+00:00Comments on A Mixed Bag: POTS OF TEAValeriehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-59223434663823411242017-05-05T02:45:01.635+01:002017-05-05T02:45:01.635+01:00Thanks for the chuckle, Val. And I look forward to...Thanks for the chuckle, Val. And I look forward to hearing how it all works out. Take care. Mr. Shifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07061232966394052314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-35260473978816992562017-05-03T10:51:14.154+01:002017-05-03T10:51:14.154+01:00Hello Helen and welcome. I am getting used to the ...Hello Helen and welcome. I am getting used to the new arrangement but there are times when the memory lapses... all part of life's rich pattern, they say.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-1971696985128977792017-05-02T22:32:10.064+01:002017-05-02T22:32:10.064+01:00I love all your canisters and I can totally relate...I love all your canisters and I can totally relate to your organization and the burning question "will it work for me"? <br />Have a delightful week<br />helen tilstonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02791882664528962799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-62592295068055621512017-05-01T09:55:26.883+01:002017-05-01T09:55:26.883+01:00Hi Denise, I too had a problem with milk but since...Hi Denise, I too had a problem with milk but since just taking a small drop in a cup of tea - once a day - I've been okay. Fingers crossed. Mind you I've only put it to the test in the last couple of months. Regarding the rearrangements, it is good know I'm not the only one who occasionally loses track.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-73212665594277414782017-05-01T09:55:05.458+01:002017-05-01T09:55:05.458+01:00Jimmy, it's nice to know I'm not completel...Jimmy, it's nice to know I'm not completely alone with the memory thing. If I remember I'll let you know. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-85845124888945421622017-05-01T09:54:48.522+01:002017-05-01T09:54:48.522+01:00Jenny, I'll let you know if that happens - tha...Jenny, I'll let you know if that happens - that is if I remember! My mother did have good taste, and an expensive one - my poor father had his work cut out dealing with some of her ideas. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-88064860822991485282017-05-01T09:54:29.352+01:002017-05-01T09:54:29.352+01:00Katie, I have the labels, it's where I put the...Katie, I have the labels, it's where I put the jars that I need to remember. I'm glad you had a laugh which was what I hoped for.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-26321642758754205692017-05-01T09:54:07.850+01:002017-05-01T09:54:07.850+01:00Joeh, that's the trouble - I need someone I ca...Joeh, that's the trouble - I need someone I can call on to put matters right! Wondering now about the neighbours........Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-61552535200769977832017-05-01T09:53:42.090+01:002017-05-01T09:53:42.090+01:00SJQ, I've had a few cups since writing this po...SJQ, I've had a few cups since writing this post... AND I remembered where each jar was.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-8668059908091219142017-05-01T09:53:18.211+01:002017-05-01T09:53:18.211+01:00Janet, I used to be a dedicated coffee drinker, bu...Janet, I used to be a dedicated coffee drinker, but no longer. After many years of imbibing coffee it suddenly upset my internal system. Rest assured the polka dots are not placed by the floral, that was done merely to take a photograph. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-25396854835497452582017-05-01T09:52:59.401+01:002017-05-01T09:52:59.401+01:00LL Cool, could you persuade your daughter to take ...LL Cool, could you persuade your daughter to take all the boxes with her to Uni?Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-45082219872798320252017-05-01T05:44:06.101+01:002017-05-01T05:44:06.101+01:00When I turned 60 I suddenly developed an allergy t...When I turned 60 I suddenly developed an allergy to milk. My throat got scratchy and felt a little swollen? I loved a glass of milk every night before bed but now I have moreorless given it up, almost! As for the memory thing. If I tidy things up that's it, I spend ages trying to find out where I put anything. I still have a cup of English tea with my British friends, but when I'm onDeniseinVAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08494518513936310345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-68654380789901147302017-05-01T01:37:36.940+01:002017-05-01T01:37:36.940+01:00I wonder if in six months they all migrate back to...I wonder if in six months they all migrate back to their starting positions? I can so relate whenever I try to organize anything it seems like everything is suddenly lost.Jimmyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00079471254681821763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-7433618390564504032017-04-30T21:36:12.116+01:002017-04-30T21:36:12.116+01:00Sorting things out is always a good idea and it ke...Sorting things out is always a good idea and it keeps your mind sharp to remember where you've put them all! <br />And you are right, they are very pretty containers. Your mother had nice taste. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-46164259372641961632017-04-30T16:46:48.405+01:002017-04-30T16:46:48.405+01:00You really made me laugh with this one. Mr BC woul...You really made me laugh with this one. Mr BC wouldsay "labels,need more labels,"katie eggemanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00615362861509258088noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-2873618261724005562017-04-30T15:24:06.108+01:002017-04-30T15:24:06.108+01:00For me the solution to this problem is easy. i si...For me the solution to this problem is easy. i simply yell, "Kare...where the frig is the rice?" After three times of her trying to tell me she comes down and gets it for me.<br /><br />I know, pitiful isn't it. I pay her back by emptying the dishwasher and folding the laundry.joehhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08520161706680568508noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-20863207809696053382017-04-30T15:10:31.524+01:002017-04-30T15:10:31.524+01:00Good Sunday, Valerie! Fun, upbeat post!
Enjoy you...Good Sunday, Valerie! Fun, upbeat post! <br />Enjoy your day with another pot of tea. :-)Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02743921972328074980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-89645963499456459132017-04-30T15:09:27.669+01:002017-04-30T15:09:27.669+01:00I really like the floral containers, the polka dot...I really like the floral containers, the polka dots are cute, but not with the floral. I drink tea in the winter, just regular tea and generally in the evening. I'm a coffee drinker.<br />I'm always rearranging my pantry, sometimes for the better, sometimes not.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-39713622082766367572017-04-30T13:48:29.725+01:002017-04-30T13:48:29.725+01:00I'm not a tea drinker at all, but if I do it&#...I'm not a tea drinker at all, but if I do it's just the classic old PG Tips, but my older daughter loves all the fancy ones and the cupboard is full of boxes which hardly get used as she's at Uni but they bug me as they fill up all the space!<br /><br />I don't drink milk on it's own either, yuck, but I do like it in coffee.LL Cool Joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13916666100971008775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-83837672495934875002017-04-30T13:12:49.267+01:002017-04-30T13:12:49.267+01:00Ron, there was a time when I only drank black coff...Ron, there was a time when I only drank black coffee but after a few years the stomach rebelled which is when I turned to herbals. Yes, I am an organised person.... everything in a convenient place is my motto. <br /><br />I am trying to work out how old the floral patterned containers are. I'm reckon I acquired them fifty years ago but not sure how long my Mother had them. Still looking goodValeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-13036438044602229392017-04-30T13:04:42.385+01:002017-04-30T13:04:42.385+01:00Cuban, I do have an organisational reputation so m...Cuban, I do have an organisational reputation so maybe you're right. I'll show 'em later when I've stopped laughing.Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-24868024134585544662017-04-30T12:54:19.789+01:002017-04-30T12:54:19.789+01:00"Seriously, though, I can’t drink milk on its..."Seriously, though, I can’t drink milk on its own."<br /><br />OMG, me too, Valerie! I am so NOT a fan of milk. Like you, the only time I ingest it is when I have coffee. But there are moments when I don't even have it then because I sometimes drink my coffee black.<br /><br />" separate them and put them where needed most."<br /><br />Brilliant solution! And btw, your Ronhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15977027331657615697noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984234400935984998.post-58257041741911826902017-04-30T12:32:52.899+01:002017-04-30T12:32:52.899+01:00I bet the containers realised they were going to b...I bet the containers realised they were going to be changed and went on the run from you. :-) That's why you can't find them.<br /><br />Greetings from London.A Cuban In Londonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16423293358605007539noreply@blogger.com