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bucolic_frolic

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3. Good advice, thanks

Reply to moniss (Original post)

Sun Apr 27, 2025, 09:39 AM

Apr 2025

So few shoes are resole-able anymore, they're all thermo-molded injections, and the tops don't last anyway.

But do plan to see what can be found. Already in shock over the price of ball-point pens, and Japanese gel pens can go for $1 each and these are the ordinary variety - no frills.

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I've been scouting housewares like [View all] moniss Apr 2025 OP

I am so worried about all of this Meowmee Apr 2025 #1

I know the feeling and I likewise can't do some of the moniss Apr 2025 #2

Good advice, thanks bucolic_frolic Apr 2025 #3

I hear you loud and clear on the shoe moniss Apr 2025 #6

Dodge Ram trucks are advertising Buy Now for Pre-Tariff pricing here in Canada. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Apr 2025 #4

Canada is about to become a shopping destination for many Americans. roamer65 Apr 2025 #16

Thanks, this is a very helpful post containing good advice Mike 03 Apr 2025 #5

I had to replace my printer and laptop moniss Apr 2025 #7

Anything you might need this year that is made in China - buy it now dalton99a Apr 2025 #8

Yes indeed Christmas is going to look different moniss Apr 2025 #9

I bought a new electric kettle MissB Apr 2025 #10

Oh. My quick scan of your title made my old brain read "housewives". erronis Apr 2025 #11

I gave up scouting those. nt moniss Apr 2025 #13

W are making some purchases now that we didn't need right away. Martin68 Apr 2025 #12

I'm just hoping we don't need any major repairs or replacements. We have some house repairs to be done... mucholderthandirt Apr 2025 #14

I am saving my parents Keurig machine. roamer65 Apr 2025 #15