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maxsolomon

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8. There's basically nothing I need anymore.

Reply to edbermac (Original post)

Tue Nov 18, 2025, 04:33 PM

17 hrs ago

Just replacements for things that have worn out. Halflinger cork-soled slippers. A new needle for my turntable.

So, it's not terrible advice, but my elderly father needs new clothes since he's shrunk...

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"Grandma doesn't need slippers." [View all] edbermac 18 hrs ago OP

But Grandma snowybirdie 18 hrs ago #1

This is why grandma needs some warm slippers. Irish_Dem 17 hrs ago #2

Trump's war on Christmas. CrispyQ 17 hrs ago #3

But if the economy is "doing just fine" why do we have to scrimp? Biophilic 17 hrs ago #4

Retailers are going to love that. Chellee 17 hrs ago #5

Wow. Just.... Iris 17 hrs ago #6

Except those at the top. OldBaldy1701E 1 hr ago #11

In one sense, I agree Wednesdays 17 hrs ago #7

Right but based on what we can see in the OP, she didn't even offer that as an alternative Iris 1 hr ago #10

There's basically nothing I need anymore. maxsolomon 17 hrs ago #8

I need nothing, just a great cook to make my dinner. Ooops, two sons that are great cooks, problem solved. LOL. SheilaAnn 17 hrs ago #9

Economy is worse than we believe... Melon 1 hr ago #12