Coffee and Some Chit Chat
By MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
United States
August 17, 2022 9:50am CST
Happy Wednesday Everyone!
I've been online looking for yarn and can't believe how much the price has jumped. Usually I go to Hobby Lobby and get their yarn when it's on sale but I'm not seeing any sale this week.
So, I jumped from place to place online to see if I could find some that caught my interest and was affordable. I put in a small order at Mary Maxim and hated paying for shipping but I want to start a new project and need new yarn.
My daughter has a busy busy day at work today with zoom meetings so I'll try to be as quiet as possible so she's not disturbed.
Sounds like a good excuse to read my book and if it isn't too hot I'll enjoy sitting outside.
Right now I'm enjoying my second cup of coffee and myLotting for awhile.
Biggest decision today will be what to make for dinner
Enjoy your day my friends and hope you find something to smile about today 
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
17 Aug 22
Have a good day too! I'm saving all the laundry fun for tomorrow 
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@snowy22315 (169966)
• United States
17 Aug 22
What sorts of things will you make with your yarn? Does Etsy sell yarn?
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
17 Aug 22
I've made all sorts of things from afghans, scarfs, baby blankets etc Usually I'll see a yarn that grabs me and then I make something. Yes Etsy sells yarn
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@snowy22315 (169966)
• United States
17 Aug 22
@Marilynda1225 You should show some of your creations.
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
17 Aug 22
@snowy22315 If I can ever figure out how to post a pic on here I will
@wolfgirl569 (95188)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Aug 22
Some things have went up more than others in price and dont make any sense what has.
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@wolfgirl569 (95188)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Aug 22
@Marilynda1225 I sold my chickens as I keep getting weasel problems thanks to the neighbors constantly attracting rats in. But I can get fresh eggs at a decent price from the Amish.
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 Aug 22
Prices have jumped up by more than just a few cents so now our money is stretched beyond belief. You're lucky you've been able to have a garden and chickens, etc.
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@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17 Aug 22
I hope you find some good deals on yarn and enjoy your book. Never knitted so never had anything to do with yarn, but perhaps this can help you.
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@RasmaSandra (73444)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Aug 22
@Marilynda1225 glad it helped
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 Aug 22
Thanks for the link and it was helpful. The price of yarn has gone up in price to a little less than double. It's crazy
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 Aug 22
The prices are insane for almost everything these days. I got enough for my project but couldn't afford to buy extra for any additional projects I might want to do. Will have to wait before buying more
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@just4him (306236)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
18 Aug 22
@Marilynda1225 I hope you get a good sale on it soon.
@LindaOHio (156183)
• United States
18 Aug 22
Thanks for the update. I hate paying for shipping too. It's getting so expensive. What new project are you starting? Have a good day..
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 Aug 22
I always like to have a crocheting project to work on while I watch tv so I'm thinking maybe a lap blanket for when I'm reading.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
17 Aug 22
It's probably even harder trying to be quiet while the kids are doing online classes. At least my daughter only has these meetings a few times a week so it's not too hard for me to be quiet. However that usually when the dog barks at something
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@RebeccasFarm (86754)
• United States
17 Aug 22
Oh you have to be quiet too ..haha
I have to be quiet sometimes if my son is streaming
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 Aug 22
It's just a good excuse for me not to vacuum
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@Juliaacv (48445)
• Canada
17 Aug 22
I read yesterday that the cotton crop did not do well today, and my first thought was there goes the cost of basic clothing. They covered that in the article.
They talked about the rate of inflation this month compared to last month and here, in our country, they stated that the last month's inflation was lower then the previous month. Things have gotten to out of hand that little ole me can notice the inflation when I do my grocery shopping. Hopefully things will even out. I need to start my Christmas shopping after Labour Day.
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@Juliaacv (48445)
• Canada
18 Aug 22
@Marilynda1225 I didn't know about a potato shortage, they are on my lift for groceries this week.
I saw the big bundle package of 6 boxes of tissues on sale this week in the digital flyer and I thought to myself that maybe I will get some, even though we are well stocked, just because by the time that we run out with my luck the price will have sky rocketed or there will be a shortage problem.
Our son and his wife and the twins are going to Niagara Falls next week for a little holiday and they are tentatively planning a trip to Poland, so I will wait until after they return to start my shopping. They may not go until September.
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 Aug 22
I don't believe for a minute that inflation isn't going up. Even the basic things in the grocery store have jumped in price and not even by a few cents. Now we have to not only think twice about what to buy but three times before making the purchase. The other day I saw that there is a shortage of potatoes.
I'm not surprised to hear about the cotton crop. Just another jump in prices and I feel like there's no winning.
I want to do my Christmas shopping early this year too but I won't be making any spontaneous purchase that's for sure. You have the twins so getting a head start is smart.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 Aug 22
It's becoming a full time job shopping prices on stuff
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 Aug 22
I'm sure being back in the country atmosphere is a nice change.
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@everwonderwhy (6697)
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17 Aug 22
@Marilynda I'm very curious to know what's your new project that you need yarns for? I'm sure it's going to be an incredibly amazing project. Enjoy!
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@everwonderwhy (6697)
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19 Aug 22
@Marilynda My daughter has started to crochet a throw-blanket using woolen yarn. She's making it for a friend's birthday.
@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
18 Aug 22
The prices on yarn has gotten crazy. I have to look for a sale too before buying any. Some brands I use to use are now almost double in price
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@DevMrSamEleazar (13701)
• Philippines
17 Aug 22
happy wednesday to you. it is thursday now in my time. and my plan is still the same
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
17 Aug 22
The days all just seem the same lately
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@DevMrSamEleazar (13701)
• Philippines
17 Aug 22
@Marilynda1225 yep you are right.
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@Beestring (13321)
• Hong Kong
17 Aug 22
Happy Wednesday! I've made one of my favorite dishes for dinner - fried broccoli with scallops.
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@Marilynda1225 (79731)
• United States
17 Aug 22
Your dinner sounds delicious and I do love both broccoli and scallops.
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