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Bottled Water (WAS: Apologies to group, especially Pat)
On Jul 20, 8:26 am, "MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER
wrote: "Ketzl's Dad" wrote in message . net... On Jul 20, 2007, jmcquown wrote: Ahem... I have to ask... why are you paying for a bottle of water? You do realize most bottled water is just tap water, right? Granted, some places tap water sucks in terms of taste. But selling bottled water is someones grand idea of a money making joke; wish I'd thought of it! Tap water is far from palatable in some places, I would suspect, notably, big cities. New York water is reputed to be excellent, and in terms of taste it's very good. The problems arise from such things are very old lead pipes in some buildings, and occasionally infestations of some bacteria that may be harmless to most people but not all. Bottled water has its own set of inherent problems, recently elaborated on in a couple of news articles: all that plastic, a lot of which is not being recycled; the production and transporting of all those bottles require energy, as does their recycling. I drink the tap water here, but I filter it through a tap filter, and I reuse bottles several times before sending to the recycle bin. Still, I think a major rethinking is required; when I see all the TV spots for "vitamin water" and all those other energy drinks, I think, as you do, "what a scam!" -- Joey Dee from NYC Remember: It is To Laugh a few Ketzl pix http://tinyurl.com/2a5u8b I buy bottled water to keep in the car when I'm traveling, and I have some on hand for "emergencies" (Hurricane Rita went through here -- I was without power for 7 days but there was no problem with water). Other than that, I drink tap water -- and the tap water here actually tastes very good. MaryL- Hide quoted text - I buy it for the same reason, and buy distilled water for my iron. I remember my mom catching rainwater for her iron, and to rinse our hair. Rainwater makes your hair soft as silk. Sherry |
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"Sherry" wrote in message ups.com... On Jul 20, 8:15 am, Ketzl's Dad wrote: On Jul 20, 2007, jmcquown wrote: Ahem... I have to ask... why are you paying for a bottle of water? You do realize most bottled water is just tap water, right? Granted, some places tap water sucks in terms of taste. But selling bottled water is someones grand idea of a money making joke; wish I'd thought of it! Tap water is far from palatable in some places, I would suspect, notably, big cities. New York water is reputed to be excellent, and in terms of taste it's very good. The problems arise from such things are very old lead pipes in some buildings, and occasionally infestations of some bacteria that may be harmless to most people but not all. snipped Joey Dee from NYC That's right; and it's not just a big-city problem. Lots of people here have water that's perfectly safe, but tastes yukky. They call it "gyp water"--I believe it's from too high of a concentration of gypsum. Bottled water isn't a new thing-- folks have always hauled in/bought water for drinking purposes. Our little town's "claim to fame" is a natural spring that historically was used by Viking explorers as well as Native Americans. There is always someone in the park catching water to take home, it is really good water. I think bottled water is great for convenience, too. It's expensive, but just another example of how people spend "disposable" income. There's nothing wrong with that--in the 1950's the older women thought things like fabric softener were just expensive luxuries. Sherry Reminiscing like this has reminded me of the water we had when I was growing up. We lived in a rural area got our water from our own well. Just as you described, it was perfectly safe but tasted *awful.* It also had the most repugnant *odor* because it had sulfur in it. We had some sort of water treatment attached to the pump (chlorinator and something to remove that smell), but it only worked "somewhat." My father eventually began to buy bottled water. My mother thought that was an enormous waste of money since the water was safe, but none of the rest of us could even drink out of a glass with that water in it because the scent was nauseating. Fortunately, the tap water where I live now is *really good.* MaryL |
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Bottled Water (WAS: Apologies to group, especially Pat)
On Jul 20, 2007, Sherry wrote:
I think bottled water is great for convenience, too. It's expensive, but just another example of how people spend "disposable" income. There's nothing wrong with that--in the 1950's the older women thought things like fabric softener were just expensive luxuries. Good points,all. I remember when, as a child, hearing my mother talk about "pay TV" and "bottled water" being a future commodity, I couldn't imagine why anyone would pay for either (and in my youthful innocence/ignorance, I wondered where you would put the quarters for the pay TV thing) but now cable is ubiquitous and bottled water is becoming so. I do keep a few gallons of water for emergencies, rotating them every so often. A few years ago there was a major blackout here. Since my tap water comes from a tank on the roof of my building, eventually that tank ran dry and there was no tap water to be had -- nor any water for flushing the toilet for a couple of days. -- Joey Dee from NYC Remember: It is To Laugh a few Ketzl pix http://tinyurl.com/2a5u8b |
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Bottled Water (WAS: Apologies to group, especially Pat)
On Jul 20, 2007, MaryL wrote:
Reminiscing like this has reminded me of the water we had when I was growing up. We lived in a rural area got our water from our own well. And you have just reminded me of the two years I spent in the woods in West Gloucester, MA, where my lovely little cottage had its own well. Fortunately, it was wonderful water; it made the best coffee I've ever had and spoiled me for life. Even using filtered or bottled water for coffee doesn't produce as good a brew. -- Joey Dee from NYC Remember: It is To Laugh a few Ketzl pix http://tinyurl.com/2a5u8b |
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"Sherry" wrote in message I buy it for the same reason, and buy distilled water for my iron. Do you have a dehumidifier, Sherry, or know anyone who has? The water that it collects can be used for your iron. I bottle it in used plastic lemonade bottles. I only use 2 or 3 bottles a year as I only iron if it's essential, so I give the rest away to neighbours and family. I remember my mom catching rainwater for her iron, and to rinse our hair. Rainwater makes your hair soft as silk. Adding a tablespoon of vinegar if you are brunette, or lemon juice if you are blonde, to a bowl of warm water, then pouring it over your hair from a jug as a final rinse after shampooing has the same effect, and gives shine too. Tweed Tweed Sherry |
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Bottled Water (WAS: Apologies to group, especially Pat)
The vinegar really brings out the red in auburn hair too.
Blessed be, Baha Adding a tablespoon of vinegar if you are brunette, or lemon juice if you are blonde, to a bowl of warm water, then pouring it over your hair from a jug as a final rinse after shampooing has the same effect, and gives shine too. Tweed Tweed Sherry -- Message posted via http://www.catkb.com |
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Bottled Water (WAS: Apologies to group, especially Pat)
"Matthew" wrote in message
... "jmcquown" wrote in message ... Matthew wrote: Heck I go to the movies I wear the baggiest clothes I own and sneak food in. I am not paying $4.00 for a 16.9 oz of bottle water that cost $.75 in the machine around the corner. Ahem... I have to ask... why are you paying for a bottle of water? You do realize most bottled water is just tap water, right? Granted, some places tap water sucks in terms of taste. But selling bottled water is someones grand idea of a money making joke; wish I'd thought of it! Jill Drink the tap from my area and all you will taste is Chlorine That's the case with water where I am, too. That's why I have a Brita filter attached to my tap. I bought a few bottles of the cheapest I could find, just so I'd have the bottles. I drink my filtered tap water and it tastes fine. It is also a lot cheaper than bottled water. Joy |
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Bottled Water (WAS: Apologies to group, especially Pat)
"MaryL" -OUT-THE-LITTER wrote in message
. .. "Ketzl's Dad" wrote in message . net... On Jul 20, 2007, jmcquown wrote: Ahem... I have to ask... why are you paying for a bottle of water? You do realize most bottled water is just tap water, right? Granted, some places tap water sucks in terms of taste. But selling bottled water is someones grand idea of a money making joke; wish I'd thought of it! Tap water is far from palatable in some places, I would suspect, notably, big cities. New York water is reputed to be excellent, and in terms of taste it's very good. The problems arise from such things are very old lead pipes in some buildings, and occasionally infestations of some bacteria that may be harmless to most people but not all. Bottled water has its own set of inherent problems, recently elaborated on in a couple of news articles: all that plastic, a lot of which is not being recycled; the production and transporting of all those bottles require energy, as does their recycling. I drink the tap water here, but I filter it through a tap filter, and I reuse bottles several times before sending to the recycle bin. Still, I think a major rethinking is required; when I see all the TV spots for "vitamin water" and all those other energy drinks, I think, as you do, "what a scam!" -- Joey Dee from NYC Remember: It is To Laugh a few Ketzl pix http://tinyurl.com/2a5u8b I buy bottled water to keep in the car when I'm traveling, and I have some on hand for "emergencies" (Hurricane Rita went through here -- I was without power for 7 days but there was no problem with water). Other than that, I drink tap water -- and the tap water here actually tastes very good. MaryL My sister lives in a small town in Alaska. The tap water there tastes wonderful, and is also cold, too boot. I like it for drinking, since I prefer my water ice cold. However, it's a bit of a shock in the morning to wash your hands and face in ice water. ;-) Joy |
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mlbriggs wrote: On Thu, 19 Jul 2007 17:53:06 -0400, Matthew wrote: "jmcquown" wrote in message ... EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote: wrote: There's a movie theater in my city like this - kind of a pizza/pub/sandwich joint with movies. They took out most of the regular theater seats and put in couches and coffee tables, and further back, some long bar/tables and chairs, so you could sit and eat as you watch the movie. They sell pizza (of course), sandwiches, salads, etc, plus beer and wine, soft drinks, coffee and tea, candy, popcorn, and so on. The food isn't outrageously expensive, either, but it's how they make their money because the price of admission is quite low. I love going there, but I rarely get one of the coveted couch seats because of my propensity for arriving late. Sounds sort of like the "dinner theaters" that seem to be popular here - except that with movies they'd only have to pay a projectionist and the movie rental fee - not actors and a stage crew. It would certainly beat "sports bars", for non-sports fans like me! I remember a dinner theatre... at my old job they shut down the office early and sent us to see a play that afternoon. We were served food from a nice buffet then there was a comedy called 'All the Girls Came out to Play'. Well, yes, they did! It was allegedly about a gay writer who went there to get away from it all. The women were all deterimined to get him into bed. Alas, he wasn't gay... so he helped himself to the femme fatales Jill I must be spoiled we have several in the Orlando area the best is called Sleuths Mystery Dinner Show http://www.sleuths.com/ I been several times Way back in the "old days" people went to movies to see s show -- not to eat. My uncle owned a bunch of theatres and food and drinks were not permitted inside. It was OK to take in a candy bar but that was it. He said food attracted rats and he did not want rats or mice in his theatres. As I said: a long time ago. MLB Back when I belonged to the Saturday matinee crowd, an afternoon at the movies ALWAYS included popcorn (unless I had spent too much of my allowance)! Ten cents for the movie (for kids under twelve) and ten cents for the popcorn meant I had to be very frugal the first part of the week - my allowance was only about thirty-five cents a week (although that went a long way, in those days). |
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