It's so cute to talk with her, she wasn't even aware of 'cake mixes' and wonders why? When it's so easy to make them yourself! I'd love for her to come here and show her our grocery stores, she'd probably laugh her ass off or more than likely be in shock and disbelief.
Firecracker Admin
Number of posts : 82117 Age : 69 Location : Land of Lincoln Registration date : 2008-08-09
The earthquakes the other day, have now been raised in magnitude. I feel so sorry for the New Zealand people affected with having to live in such an unstable place right now, and it's been going on for way too long.
The devastation for those people will just not stop. Once again mother nature is unleashing her fury. It's so terribly heartbreaking not just for those living in that city but for the entire country of New Zealand. Unfortunately they live right on top of the fault lines. I wish they could all just get out of there somehow but I know that's not possible.
Sky
Number of posts : 19110 Registration date : 2008-08-09
This isn't really a news item, but I didn't know where else to put it! Just some interesting discount info that I wanted to share with y'all!
Now when you turn fifty……J……or beyond………you can ask for them. J
Do you know about these senior discounts?
Gone are the days of your grandmother’s “early bird special” at the local diner. As our baby boomers reach retirement age, hundreds of retailers are featuring new and improved discounts exclusively for the 60 and older crowd. We have composed a list of senior savings that will help you keep more cash in your pocket. Whoever said getting older was a bad thing, obviously didn’t know about these fantastic senior discounts!
Restaurants
Applebee’s: 15% off with Golden Apple Card (60+) Arby’s: 10% off (55+) Ben & Jerry’s: 10% off (60+) Bennigan’s: discount varies by location Bob’s Big Boy: discount varies by location (60+) Boston Market: 10% off (65+) Burger King: 10% off (60+) Captain D’s Seafood: discount varies on location (62+) Chick-Fil-A: 10% off or free small drink or coffee (55+) Chili’s: 10% off (55+) CiCi’s Pizza: 10% off (60+) Culver’s: 10% off (60+) Denny’s: 10% off, 20% off for AARP members (55+) Dunkin’ Donuts: 10% off or free coffee (55+) Einstein’s Bagels: 10% off baker’s dozen of bagels (60+) Fuddrucker’s: 10% off any senior platter (55+) Gatti’s Pizza: 10% off (60+) Golden Corral: 10% off (60+) Hardee’s: $0.33 beverages everyday (65+) IHOP: 10% off (55+) Jack in the Box: up to 20% off (55+) KFC: free small drink with any meal (55+) Krispy Kreme: 10% off (50+) Long John Silver’s: various discounts at participating locations (55+) McDonald’s: discounts on coffee everyday (55+) Mrs. Fields: 10% off at participating locations (60+) Shoney’s: 10% off Sonic: 10% off or free beverage (60+) Steak ‘n Shake: 10% off every Monday & Tuesday (50+) Subway: 10% off (60+) Sweet Tomatoes 10% off (62+) Taco Bell: 5% off; free beverages for seniors (65+) TCBY: 10% off (55+) Tea Room Cafe: 10% off (50+) Village Inn: 10% off (60+) Waffle House: 10% off every Monday (60+) Wendy’s: 10% off (55+) White Castle: 10% off (62+) Retail and Apparel
Banana Republic: 10% off (50+) Bealls: 20% off first Tuesday of each month (50+) Belk’s: 15% off first Tuesday of every month (55+) Big Lots: 10% off Bon-Ton Department Stores: 15% off on senior discount days (55+) C.J. Banks: 10% off every Wednesday (60+) Clarks: 10% off (62+) Dress Barn: 10% off (55+) Goodwill: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location) Hallmark: 10% off one day a week (date varies by location) Kmart: 20% off (50+) Kohl’s: 15% off (60+) Modell’s Sporting Goods: 10% off Rite Aid: 10% off on Tuesdays & 10% off prescriptions Ross Stores: 10% off every Tuesday (55+) The Salvation Army Thrift Stores: up to 50% off (55+) Stein Mart: 20% off red dot/clearance items first Monday of every month (55+) Grocery
Albertson’s: 10% off first Wednesday of each month (55+) American Discount Stores: 10% off every Monday (50+) Compare Foods Supermarket: 10% off every Wednesday (60+) DeCicco Family Markets: 5% off every Wednesday (60+) Food Lion: 6% off every Monday (60+) Fry’s Supermarket: free Fry’s VIP Club Membership & 10% off every Monday (55+) Great Valu Food Store: 5% off every Tuesday (60+) Gristedes Supermarket: 10% off every Tuesday (60+) Harris Teeter: 5% off every Tuesday (60+) Hy-Vee: 5% off one day a week (date varies by location) Kroger: 10% off (date varies by location) Morton Williams Supermarket: 5% off every Tuesday (60+) The Plant Shed: 10% off every Tuesday (50+) Publix: 5% off every Wednesday (55+) Rogers Marketplace: 5% off every Thursday (60+) Uncle Guiseppe’s Marketplace: 5% off (62+) Travel
Alaska Airlines: 10% off (65+) Alamo: up to 25% off for AARP members American Airlines: various discounts for 65 and up (call before booking for discount) Amtrak: 15% off (62+) Avis: up to 25% off for AARP members Best Western: 10% off (55+) Budget Rental Cars: 10% off; up to 20% off for AARP members (50+) Cambria Suites: 20%-30% off (60+) Clarion: 20%-30% off (60+) Comfort Inn: 20%-30% off (60+) Comfort Suites: 20%-30% off (60+) Continental Airlines: no initiation fee for Continental Presidents Club & special fares for select destinations Dollar Rent-A-Car: 10% off (50+) Econo Lodge: 20%-30% off (60+) Enterprise Rent-A-Car: 5% off for AARP members Greyhound: 5% off (62+) Hampton Inns & Suites: 10% off when booked 72 hours in advance Hertz: up t0 25% off for AARP members Holiday Inn: 10%-30% off depending on location (62+) Hyatt Hotels: 25%-50% off (62+) InterContinental Hotels Group: various discounts at all hotels (65+) Mainstay Suites: 10% off with Mature Traveler’s Discount (50+); 20%-30% off (60+) Marriott Hotels: 15% off (62+) Motel 6: 10% off (60+) Myrtle Beach Resort: 10% off (55+) National Rent-A-Car: up to 30% off for AARP members Quality Inn: 20%-30% off (60+) Rodeway Inn: 20%-30% off (60+) Sleep Inn: 20%-30% off (60+) Southwest Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount) Trailways Transportation System: various discounts for ages 50 and up United Airlines: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount) U.S. Airways: various discounts for ages 65 and up (call before booking for discount) Activities & Entertainment
AMC Theaters: up to 30% off (55+) Bally Total Fitness: up to $100 off memberships (62+) Busch Gardens Tampa: $3 off one-day tickets (50+) Carmike Cinemas: 35% off (65+) Cinemark/Century Theaters: up to 35% off U.S. National Parks: $10 lifetime pass; 50% off additional services including camping (62+) Regal Cinemas: 30% off Ripley’s Believe it or Not: @ off one-day ticket (55+) SeaWorld Orlando: $3 off one-day tickets (50+)
Firecracker Admin
Number of posts : 82117 Age : 69 Location : Land of Lincoln Registration date : 2008-08-09
I just saw pix of Jaimie Oliver's beautiful restaurant burning down in these horrible riots!! What is wrong with these animals and what they are doing??!!! So awful!!!
_________________
Sky
Number of posts : 19110 Registration date : 2008-08-09
Sky there are long time family owned business - shops and such - burned to the ground!! I hate when people hurt so many innocent people for no reason like this!! They shot an innocent 26 year old man while he was just sitting in his car. They are pulling innocent people out of buildings and stripping them naked and beating them! PIGS ALL OF THEM! I'd called the national guard on them!
_________________
teddyhugz
Number of posts : 39671 Age : 39 Location : Los Angeles Registration date : 2009-05-31
I saw footage last night and this morning of the riots. It's heartbreaking to watch. They devastated one building that had long ago survived WWII. Now it's nothing. Apparently these riots started because in one of the many low income areas the police killed a man. A father. They're angry about it. They're also angry because they're taking away or at least reducing so many services to the people. I feel their pain. I know this world is falling deeper into a black hole. It's horrible everywhere. Still I simply don't understand why they resorted to violence. It's just not the answer.
Firecracker Admin
Number of posts : 82117 Age : 69 Location : Land of Lincoln Registration date : 2008-08-09
The father was a wanted crack cocaine dealer. NOT just an innocent father. This is much more about the government not giving them more. Same as in Greece and what might happen here if our government doesn't get it's shit together and SOON!
_________________
foreveryoung
Number of posts : 11264 Location : Long Beach Ca. Registration date : 2009-06-09
Exactly the free loaders want more freebies, is a disgrace what they are doing destroying everything, it remains me of the riots in the Watts in Los Angeles many years ago, the blacks were burning everything.
teddyhugz
Number of posts : 39671 Age : 39 Location : Los Angeles Registration date : 2009-05-31
I see. Well certainly the guy needed to be put in police custody then, but there was no reason to kill him. Although I think I remember hearing he had shot at them first in which that would be different. I just know the police don't always make the best decisions and they aren't always what they're supposed to be. I pray for the people of London and surrounding areas. This violence is so completely senseless. I do wonder how much of an effect it's going to have on the Olympics there next summer too.
Firecracker Admin
Number of posts : 82117 Age : 69 Location : Land of Lincoln Registration date : 2008-08-09
Yes, he had a gun and shot at them. What were they to do?? These rioters used it as an excuse but emails have been discovered about plans to do this over losing their freebies. They want to stick it to people who have more. More because they work for it. These people don't feel anyone should have more. That is called socialism.
_________________
teddyhugz
Number of posts : 39671 Age : 39 Location : Los Angeles Registration date : 2009-05-31
Hopefully you are shaking your head at these animals who have now killed and hurt innocent people and destroyed peoples livelihoods and burned down historic landmarks!!
