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05-13-2007, 04:34 PM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 9,573
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What's the worst that can happen if...
...I don't get Do the Hula before it retires??? Will I wake up in a tubful of ice with a note on my chest directing me to call 911? Cursed to always choose the slowest checkout line? Never find a parking spot close to the doors ever again?
I have had a love-on for this great, bold set for ages, and now it's retiring and forcing me to make a decision. I just have this 'thing' about paying for wood blocks I won't use, shipping, and tax all in one go. Anyone have a perspective to give me that will get me out of this undecided rut I've been stuck in for the past age?
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05-13-2007, 05:23 PM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 8,220
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Quote: Originally Posted by Mahloumel ...I don't get Do the Hula before it retires??? Will I wake up in a tubful of ice with a note on my chest directing me to call 911? Cursed to always choose the slowest checkout line? Never find a parking spot close to the doors ever again?
I have had a love-on for this great, bold set for ages, and now it's retiring and forcing me to make a decision. I just have this 'thing' about paying for wood blocks I won't use, shipping, and tax all in one go. Anyone have a perspective to give me that will get me out of this undecided rut I've been stuck in for the past age? |
I can't help you  I caved in and bought it the *very* second I saw it on the retirement list.
The worst thing that will happen??? You will throw a fabulous hawaiian theme party and can't make the invitations. You will go on a tropical vacation and never ever be able to scrapbook your amazing photos. You will stalk the gallery for the next 2 years *wishing* you had bought the set AND then you will buy it on Ebay for an absolute fortune.
Would it help if I ordered it for you and removed the blocks? I don't know how much that would save you in shipping. BETTER YET - find someone in a state without sales tax and have them buy it (no tax) and remove the blocks (less shipping)....
I am an enabler and I'm so very sorry! __________________ Please visit my Sweet Suite blog
Art is intended to provoke an emotion from a total stranger. If you’ve succeeded in this, consider yourself an artist. Paper Shanks Blog. Love me or hate me, you are still talking about me  |
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05-13-2007, 05:23 PM
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Glitter Guru
Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Canadian Prairies
Posts: 6,856
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What I think is...life will go on. Somehow, things will be fine! And if in time you can't stand it, you can probably get in on the buy and sell thread, it isn't vanishing from the face of the earth, after all.
This is how I am viewing a couple sets myself!
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05-13-2007, 05:26 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Sep 2006
Posts: 2,806
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The worst that can happen is...
It become's very rare like Wild Wild West and you have to pay $150 on the bay to get it!
__________________ Hannah
"Live everyday like there's no tomorrow"
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05-13-2007, 05:33 PM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ...Somewhere inside my closet...Stamping
Posts: 4,701
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Get the Hula girl from TAC! No blocks!
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05-13-2007, 05:34 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Feb 2004
Posts: 43,095
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I have to have it....it has been on my list and because of all the great mini stuff that I just had to have I never have gotten around to getting it.
SO It will be on my next order!
__________________ Shelley
The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will not protect you.
Be Yourself ~ Everyone else is taken
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05-13-2007, 07:13 PM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Alaska
Posts: 9,131
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It's a tough decision. I based my purchase on the fact of usage. We make a trip to Hawaii once a year... this was a must for my collection. I also agree with the comment made by Eternity. |
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05-13-2007, 07:30 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Aug 2006
Location: Kaiserslautern, Germany
Posts: 763
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05-13-2007, 08:47 PM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 1,260
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What Katie said.....hehehe
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05-13-2007, 11:54 PM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 2,149
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I live in Alaska no taxes. . .do you need help __________________
Abby
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05-14-2007, 12:01 AM
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Watercolor Wizard
Join Date: Mar 2005
Posts: 9,281
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If you decide not get it, you could always WRAK (Wish RAK) them.
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05-14-2007, 03:52 AM
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Gabfest Goddess
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Coralville, Iowa
Posts: 9,164
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But the best thing that could happen:
You stumble upon it at a group garage sale put together by a non-stamper. It's price tag 25 cents!
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05-14-2007, 04:15 AM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Round Rock, Texas
Posts: 5,000
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Worst thing that could happen scenarios:
You have a recurring nightmare where the hula girl is dancing across your brain taunting you that you never got this set.
You have bruises up and down your legs from kicking yourself for not getting this set.
You can't eat, you can't sleep, you can't keep your mind on anything but the fact that you DIDN't get this set.
I say go ahead and get it. If you have been thinking about it this much, you know you need it!
Kathleen
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05-14-2007, 04:54 AM
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Watercolor Wizard
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Driving round in circles
Posts: 13,005
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Kathleen, you made me laugh, I can imagine the Hula girl turning into Mel's version of the dancing baby on Ally McBeal, bwahahahahahaha!
Sorry, Mel, don't have any helpful advice!  __________________
Ally
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05-14-2007, 05:42 AM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: World's most beautiful beaches
Posts: 394
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I agree with Kathleenh...if it bugs you this much, you need to get it. What's a few dollars for peace of mind |
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05-14-2007, 05:48 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: The Jungles of SSP
Posts: 3,184
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I personally think you should buy it, you are really wrestling with the idea so I know you really want the darn thing, so buy it already!  I really regretted my decision not to buy Wonderful Wings when it retired and I had to wait a really long time to find it on Ebay UM for a decent price. Do yourself a favor and get your set while you can from SU. __________________ Julia Gluten free on 9/15/2008. I am a Celiac. 1 in 133 Americans is a Celiac and 97% of those who have Celiac Disease are still undiagnosed. Are you one? |
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05-14-2007, 06:14 AM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Where the grapes grow and become wine. Napa County, CA
Posts: 876
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Martha would say "Do the Hula, It's a good thing!"
Do not disappoint Martha!
__________________ ~Emily Ann In my heart of hearts I heart hearts. |
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05-14-2007, 06:19 AM
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: western suburb of Minneapolis, MN
Posts: 1,330
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do you have a friend or your demo that is going to hang onto theirs? You could always borrow it if needed.
Or you could ask in the RAK forum for somebody to stamp you a few images
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05-14-2007, 06:32 AM
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SCS Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Severna Park, MD
Posts: 21,293
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This one is on my "heading for high prices" ebay list!
I think if you want it-get it. Save the wood blocks. If you don't use it often resell it-then YOU will be the one to be making the big bucks on the bay! __________________
I want people to be afraid of how much they love me-M. Scott
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05-14-2007, 09:30 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
VSN Go to Girl
Pretty, Pretty Princess
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Suffolk, VA
Posts: 23,958
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Quote: Originally Posted by Mahloumel ...I don't get Do the Hula before it retires??? Will I wake up in a tubful of ice with a note on my chest directing me to call 911? Cursed to always choose the slowest checkout line? Never find a parking spot close to the doors ever again?
I have had a love-on for this great, bold set for ages, and now it's retiring and forcing me to make a decision. I just have this 'thing' about paying for wood blocks I won't use, shipping, and tax all in one go. Anyone have a perspective to give me that will get me out of this undecided rut I've been stuck in for the past age? |
Do you even want to take your chances with the parking lot gods...? I say not  |
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05-14-2007, 09:41 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 3,690
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Mel, you MUST get this set ... there are so many bad things that WILL happen if you dont get it ... rest your mind and GET IT NOW!
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05-14-2007, 09:45 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: May 2005
Posts: 2,516
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the universe could implode upon itself and you will be stuck in a non-stamping alter universe where you will have to knit and sit on the front porch drinking mint tea.....
what...it could happen!!
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Ink Fumes Make You Crazy--> Inksanity |
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05-14-2007, 09:57 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: May 2006
Location: Minnesota
Posts: 3,089
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Quote: Originally Posted by Skittl1321 But the best thing that could happen:
You stumble upon it at a group garage sale put together by a non-stamper. It's price tag 25 cents! |
I tell ya... THIS is the reason why I go to garage sales. I have yet to find stamps at one, but what if the one I pass up does?!!!
Kimberly __________________
"There is a very fine line between hobby and mental illness." -- Dave Barry
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05-14-2007, 11:01 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: The Jungles of SSP
Posts: 3,184
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Quote: Originally Posted by KimberlyinMN I tell ya... THIS is the reason why I go to garage sales. I have yet to find stamps at one, but what if the one I pass up does?!!! |
I've seen Pampered Chef at garage sales so maybe stamps will be too... haven't seen them yet though! __________________ Julia Gluten free on 9/15/2008. I am a Celiac. 1 in 133 Americans is a Celiac and 97% of those who have Celiac Disease are still undiagnosed. Are you one? |
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05-14-2007, 11:05 AM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Playing with paper dolls & lovin' it!
Posts: 7,022
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Get it if you think you will use it. I used to buy EVERY stamp that I thought I had to have and you know what? Most of them have never even seen ink but I just had to have them. Go with your gut!!
Good luck!
Robyn
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05-14-2007, 11:10 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Bay Area, Cali
Posts: 11,433
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I just ordered it. I travel to Hawaii every year and so I'm hoping it will be used in my scrapbook. I feared it would be too expensive to get it later, so worst case, I'll sell it later.
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05-14-2007, 11:22 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni
VSN Go to Girl
Pretty, Pretty Princess
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Suffolk, VA
Posts: 23,958
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Another reason is this completed ebay listing for it for $38.51 (thats with shipping):
http://cgi.ebay.com/Stampin-Up-DO-TH...QQcmdZViewItem
from SU! it will be about $31.13 depending on your tax rate, I used mine (5%)
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05-14-2007, 12:08 PM
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Matboard Maniac
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Brookfield, WI
Posts: 1,581
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Of course all us addicted enablers are saying "DO IT...DO IT...DO IT"
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05-14-2007, 01:40 PM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: SoCal
Posts: 599
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Get it! It will keep haunting your mind otherwise, and then you'll have to search ebay for it. This is the voice of experience.
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05-14-2007, 02:45 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Delaware
Posts: 782
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Do it...do it...do it...do it.... All the cool kids are doing it... I'm doing it...C'mon, you know you want to....
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05-14-2007, 03:16 PM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 874
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I have already lulled myself to sleep thinking of cards I'll make once I get Hip Hip Hooray and can't wait to order it. I say go for it. Like everyone said, worst thing if you do get it is that you don't use it and sell it to someone like you who missed out and make some $$$.
God bless. __________________
Victoria
STS: 20 cards/7 altered items=$20. ETS: 10 minutes=$1
Cards=503::$503 earned, $417 spent (86 left). Exercise=932::$93 earned.
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05-14-2007, 03:25 PM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Costco
Posts: 22,181
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You could get it, I probably would, I just got my secret crush set. BUT if you don't you will be fine! There are similar sets. One person mentioned TAC has one, You will be ok if you don't get it.
but really if you think it will haunt you GET IT.
On the issue of garage sales I've passed up some at garage sales for like 3 bucks later to see them on ebay for like $50! I might just buy ANY SU set I see at a garage sale now and worst case sell it here for what I paid and someone will be happy to get it! __________________ My Blog My Gallery All dog's feet smell like Fritos. I know you don't believe me, go check... See, I told you so. |
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05-14-2007, 03:27 PM
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Embossing Fanatic
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 69
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One alternative is Oriental Trading Company has a very similar set for $14.
I think it is cuter than Do the Hula. I haven't bought either becauseI just can't decide beteween the two.
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05-14-2007, 04:10 PM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Charlotte, NC
Posts: 3,576
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I too have been ogling this set for a long time and I ordered it the very day it went on the retired list. Now I have it in my own little hands. Go for it and don't delay. You know you will regret it later. I predict it will not be replaced with anything as good.
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05-14-2007, 04:22 PM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: sunny southern california
Posts: 20,107
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It's too painful to think about the worst. I enable you, along with all the rest of your friends, if that helps.
__________________ christine m. aka summer and weekend stalker
DOT INK (My yadda yadda)
Don't magnify your problem . . .Magnify your God
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05-14-2007, 04:42 PM
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Gabfest Goddess
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Chicago suburbs
Posts: 7,638
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Save your money and have someone like me stamp customized images for you!
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05-14-2007, 04:46 PM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Melbourne, Florida
Posts: 2,123
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Let's make a deal. I'll buy it if you buy it too.
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05-14-2007, 04:47 PM
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Gabfest Goddess
Join Date: Feb 2005
Location: Chicago suburbs
Posts: 7,638
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It's cute, but I never use it. Weird that way!
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05-14-2007, 05:26 PM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: New Inkland
Posts: 1,869
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Am I the lone dissenter here? Don't buy it.
I have managed to lead a full and complete life without it (at least up until this point). And besides.....you just KNOW there will be a much better SU Hawaiian theme in the new catty!
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05-14-2007, 06:15 PM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Round Rock, Texas
Posts: 5,000
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Quote: Originally Posted by valeriecathleen And besides.....you just KNOW there will be a much better SU Hawaiian theme in the new catty! |
I wouldn't be so sure. They retired all of the fruit sets and didn't replace them with anything in the catalogue. We need a fruit set! |
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