Jean Nathan wrote:
Now that the end of 2006 has arrived, and all the stuff the
shopsoverstocked with for Christmas is being cleared, it's time to
play "Spot the first Valentine card" and "Spot the first Easter egg"
(Cadbury Cream eggs don't count).
Upon popping into the local Meijer's store
I know what you mean, Jean. When I was growing up, NOTHING to do with
Christmas appeared in the stores before Thanksgiving (the 3rd Thursday
in November). And as far as Valentine's stuff, I went to a fabric store
2 days after Christmas to see what holiday fabric was left and on sale
and they al
Well they can't be far off. The supermarket flyer's with the week's
specials arrived in the mail box today, and they were advertising Hot
Cross Buns There is still 3½ months until Easter for heavens
sake. I can remember when you could only buy them the day before Good
Friday. Definitely sh
Now that the end of 2006 has arrived, and all the stuff the shopsoverstocked
with for Christmas is being cleared, it's time to play "Spot the first
Valentine card" and "Spot the first Easter egg" (Cadbury Cream eggs don't
count).
I popped into the supermarket on Friday to get some eggs and bre
