This fall brings football, baking — and a fall update on some of the antics going on at the Thomas household:
A WOMAN’S SCORN
Wednesday, Cheryl was upset because the Bakers chocolate bars she buys for making brownies had a new packaging — as well as a new price! They had basically doubled the price with the new setup, and Cheryl was not happy. She vented her frustrations to Paul, and said that she was through with that company; she was going to make her own chocolate square alternative with cocoa powder and shortening. And she said she was going to call and tell Bakers of her feelings.
Paul responded by imitating (in a VERY dramatic voice!) what Cheryl might say: “I’m through with you! YOU … Taco Bueno … Subway … and the Braums on Robinson …” (reciting all the places on Cheryl’s “little list”!)
Me: (adapting Pride & Prejudice) “Her good opinion, once lost, is lost forever!”
After some reflection, I was quite impressed that Paul could have come up with such a list off the top of his head like that. I guess Cheryl must have made her feelings known at some point 😉 Continue reading
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