When I went grocery shopping at the local store yesterday (grand re-opening), I bought two packages of Drumsticks ice cream. Last night we opened the package and they tasted well....a bit odd. Cone was soft and texture was different. Sophie the dog got mine. Everyone noticed the difference but at least no one got sick. I figured that I would call the company on Monday. Well, I went to the garage freezer to check the other box and found that the expiration date was 1/12/09!!!!!!! That does explain why the drumsticks tasted like soft cardboard. So I just took the full box and the empty box and my receipt back to Vons. The manager was very nice and offered me two new boxes. Turns out that all of the type I purchased (Vanilla Fudge) were expired! He hauled off about 10 boxes. He was at a loss as to why that happened. He gave me two vanilla boxes instead. I did not bother to ask about the expired goods policy - I was happy to get more ice cream. I was also happy they pulled the expired product from the case. Now Sophie the dog is not so happy. DD and I had to each try a Drumstick to make sure they tasted fine -- they did! Yum.

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I have decided (for the never ending time) to try to declutter and get rid of stuff that we do not need. I am waiting for the local ARC to advertise another pickup so that I do not have to drive anywhere. I have lots of baby/kid's clothing of DD (and some of DS) in the garage loft that I always saved in case were had more children. That did not happen (and probably won't) Then I wanted
to save them in case we adopt a child. Well, DH is not as keen on that idea as DD and I are. I hope this position will change. Plus, now I realize that if we do adopt, it will not be a baby - rather a girl from 6-9 years old. So, those clothes won't fit! So, my game plan is to give those away except for a few select pieces for my "future grandchild." Keep in mind my 11 year old DD plans on having 5 children! Plus a career as a lawyer and having a farm!

I also am looking at all those plastic cups that everyone gets from fast food or amusement park type places. I need to get rid of those! I know they can be used to gardening starters, and such, but I have sooooooooooo many. Any suggestions for these? I do not want to donate them if that is not appropriate. I am considering using Freecycle to give those away. Hopefully I will have a taker.

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It has been HOT here in SoCal this weekend and we have been in the pool both days. Sophie the dog also joins us (big black Lab) and even Spot the cat has been in the pool. We did have to put her in; but surprisingly enough -- she did not seem to mind. She actually stayed on the first step for a few minutes! Other cats I have had will try to scratch my eyes out if I bring them anywhere near the pool! Also, funny is that once Spot climbed out of the pool, Sophie came over to lick the water off! I will have to take a picture of the dynamic duo and upload it!

Have a great rest of weekend!