Wedding gift decision - ta-da!!

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skatetodate515

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Just in case anyone was wondering...... I have ordered 8 types of
Peets coffee beans, a load of Penzey blends, and will arrange it all
in a large, decorator box (reusable) with some new dishcloths as
'excelsior'. The day before I present the gift, I will make a batch of
chocolate, almond biscotti and, if they are decent, I'll add those
too.

Thanks for all your ideas.
 
"Brooklyn1" wrote in message
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I don't drink coffee at all. And I quit giving it as a gift because the
fancy stuff we drink here in the Seattle area is not the stuff people seem
to want elsewhere. Outside of this area, the people I know who drink
coffee, drink the stuff in a can from the grocery store. Here, people are
very picky. We have those little huts on almost every corner. Placing an
order can be quite an ordeal because of all the options available.

I would also most likely not use anything from Penzeys because they put
things in their spice mixes that I don't want in there. Like dairy in the
Taco seasoning.
 
On Mar 17, 6:32?pm, Brooklyn1 wrote:

How many septuagenarian engaged couples do you know?

People combining two households seldom look around and say: "We need
more junk around here." But they do wake up and say, "I'll go put the
coffee on." And ground coffee would be stale by the time they opened
the second bag.

You just know brokelyn buys Chock Full O'Nuts or whatever dreck is on
sale.
 
Kalmia wrote:

I only give cash as a wedding gift.

You didn't say prior that you knew the bride liked coffee. That makes a big
difference.
 
"spamtrap1888" wrote in message
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On Mar 17, 6:32 pm, Brooklyn1 wrote:

How many septuagenarian engaged couples do you know?

People combining two households seldom look around and say: "We need
more junk around here." But they do wake up and say, "I'll go put the
coffee on." And ground coffee would be stale by the time they opened
the second bag.

You just know brokelyn buys Chock Full O'Nuts or whatever dreck is on
sale.

Not in this house. I don't drink coffee at all. My husband just gets his
at the drive through. And in this area there are those everywhere you look.
Daughter did buy him some instant packets of something or other. I don't
remember what. Some sort of flavored cappuccino (sp?) that we got a sample
of somewhere. She also bought some disposable cups with lids. She likes to
make the coffee for him.
 
"spamtrap1888" wrote in message
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On Mar 17, 6:50 pm, "Julie Bove" wrote:

I have learned that not everyone wants the same wedding gifts.

Yep. When I got married, I didn't register for anything. There really
wasn't anything I needed.
 
On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 15:29:32 -0700, "Julie Bove"
wrote:


I see no big difference... most people like coffee but I'd still not
give it as a wedding gift... I like chocolate much better than coffee
but still would be flummoxed to receive chocolates as a wedding gift.
 
On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700 (PDT), Kalmia
wrote:


Sounds like a very nice gift!

--

Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
 
On Fri, 18 Mar 2011 19:14:14 -0400, "Dora" wrote:

It's another foodbanter idiot reposting without adding anything new to
it.


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Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
 
On Mar 17, 9:50?pm, "Julie Bove" wrote:

Just an observation, but you are really the epitome of "Mary Mary
Quite Contrary". No matter what anyone suggests to you, you don't
like it, you won't use it, someone is allergic to it, etc.
You and your family must be a joy to know in person.
 
On Mar 17, 9:09?pm, "Julie Bove" wrote:

You don't know how to quote, and your daughter sounds like a wastecan
off the old dumpster, with her packets of nastiness. Does she stink
in public too?

--Bryan
 
On Mar 18, 4:27?pm, Brooklyn1 wrote:

You think coffee is tacky and juvenile - and I think a VS card lacks
class for a couple this age.

By the way, Shel, it's a HOHNER harmonica. See-- I DID read all the
replies, even if that was a borderline sermon.
 
"Catmandy (Sheryl)" wrote in message
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Just an observation, but you are really the epitome of "Mary Mary
Quite Contrary". No matter what anyone suggests to you, you don't
like it, you won't use it, someone is allergic to it, etc.
You and your family must be a joy to know in person.

I don't believe anyone suggested anything to me here!
 
On Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:39:34 -0700, Kalmia wrote:


Risky. FWIW, that's not something I'd buy for people I don't know very
well... Do you know if they possess a coffee grinder? IME, coffee is also
very much subject to personal taste (even if they drink it at all). They
might like one or two of the types you've chosen, but then again not.



Also risky. If they don't do much cooking the blends will go stale before
they can use them up.

They may find the dishcloths useful and enjoy the biscotti (if you decide
to include some).

Oh well, can't say you didn't try hard to get them something 'nice'.


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Cheers
Chatty Cathy
 
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