Cheap Cheap
About Susannah Bianchi
I'm just a girl who likes to write slightly on slant. I've had a career in fashion, dabbled in film and to be honest, I don't like talking about myself. Now my posts are another matter so I will let them speak for themselves. My eBooks, A New York Diary, Model Behavior: Friends For Life and Notes From A Working Cat can be found on Amazon.com. Thanks.
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Keeping your Connecticut in check has advantages. Well played โฆ and oh my โฆ he should get two next year – one early (right after Thanksgiving) and one late (a few days before Christmas. In the second one, even mention that he was so special that he gets two!
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Maybe I’ll have them FedExed, ๐
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Priceless! Watch out! Susannah is in high form! If only your cameraman had been there recording it all!
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His expression was indeed priceless. He’s a cheapskate alright. He’s 71 and I’ll bet, still has his Bar Mitzvah money. Wish I had a cameraman. ๐
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You know Anne, I just realized PRICELESS was your wordplay. I must be a little rusty.
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No, Susannah. You are the one on the ball. I didn’t think of priceless and cheap, because my brain is still not running right. I do hope to get it back some day.
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If I see it, I’ll let you know. It’s such a fine brain so I’ll take good care of it till you get here. ๐
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You are so understanding. Thank you. I’ve a mind to rely on you.
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Never you mind, you hardly need minding. ๐
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That’s what my children thought — that I hardly needed minding. I thought they were “mental”.
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Maybe they’re just too busy minding the store.
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That could be a gray area. Gray matters.
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You might suggest watching Fifty Shades of Grey. Could teach them a thing or two, or 50.
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Fifty Shades. We have blinds, not shades.
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I shutter at my mistake.
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It’s curtains for me — told my son today that I’ve been headed for death since the day I was born.
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Don’t say that. Then he’ll have to hang black crepe across the windows.
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I see the headline now– Black crepe DRAPES the windows.
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Better than a shroud.
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Mummy said so?
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Ok. Mums the word. ๐
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Right! I’ll keep quiet.
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Donโt keep quiet. I like your two cents
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These days it’s more like half a penny.
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For your thoughts?
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Duh. I missed that one. Match Point.
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I never was good at matching things.
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Youโre more a mix and match kinda gal.
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I was more mixed up than matched.
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Did you sort it all out?
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Sort of.
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As long as nothing sordid.
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PS. We have quite a volley going, Madam. ๐
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Someone has to stop, so I’ll volunteer. I was getting out of breath.
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Since You take my breath away, I should be out of breath too.
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We could walk down the street panting like pampered pets.
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I promise not to be petty.
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Good one!
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๐
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P.S. I thoroughly enjoy playing the game with you.
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Youโre the pro. The Federer of wordplay.
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I guess it is fitting that we play on the NET.
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Thatโs a great one. You lobbed it boy.
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And what is the score? Love, I’ll bet.
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Love beats all.
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I’m sorry but, … what an asshole. It is a lovely practice and I love receiving Christmas cards; this year I sent out none as I’m still a mess of boxes and disorganisation (a piddly-ass excuse, but the truth, nonetheless).
Nah… not even a one should he get – and when you bump into him next year and he says: “So? None for me this time?” You can tell him you respect his beliefs that it is a waste of money to send them to those who are too rude to receive them…
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I think that would make me more like him. Must be tough being cheap. Lonely as hell.
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No, no, you would not be more like him. You couldn’t ever.
So send him the one card, show him the love he so sorely needs. He must be lonely.
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He has a lovely wife. But if you have that trait thereโs little anyone can do. Cheap Cheap. ๐
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This is so true… And boy do I have little patience for cheap …
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Me and you both. If I have a dime, and you don’t have one, I’ll you a nickel. Also, giving and sharing is such a privilege. Miserly men make me cringe to be quite honest.
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Have you ever noticed, those with the most are the cheapest (probably why they do have the most, but still) and the most generous are those who barely have two dimes to rub together?
Miserly men turn me off in every way.
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That is often the case. It’s almost like a sickness. I give whatever I have, especially in a relationship. The last guy I was enamored with was so cheap. It truly amazed me, because he loved how generous I was to him. My example, however, didn’t influence him to be the same. sigh
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Ugh. I can’t stand dating someone cheap. Someone who has a lesser income but still wants to take you out to a diner has way more chance than the guy who can afford the lobster yet bitches at the price of a hot dog.
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How bout the guy who’s as flush as an Astor, expecting you to go Dutch. There was a female comic who used to say…when a guy wants me to go Dutch, we better be flyin to Amsterdam. Always makes me laugh.
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Hah! I have a friend who could buy and sell me three times. He’ll invite me out for dinner now and again. The last time he told me you’re paying next time..hey yo Buddy, you invited me, remember? You don’t want to pay, don’t invite! Love that Amsterdam comment!
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Her name is Vanessa Hollinshead, a New Yawk goil.
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There are times when you show em your Bronx, and there are times when you keep it Connecticut cool. This particular incident was written (pun intended) for the latter. He will take it with him, and too bad really, because they’re going to keep on taxing his ass on the other side.
You done good SB. Send the bastid two cards . . yeah, I like that.
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I do send cards. Always have. Feel itโs a lovely practice and love nothing more than to peruse the stationary aisles at a book or drugstore. Birthday, Anniversary, thank you, get well cards always forthcoming Mr. Imma.
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You’re old school fabulous, yanno that?
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My manners are like tattoos. Hard to get rid of.
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No need to get rid of em, ๐
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You played it well. Never pass up such an opportunity …no matter the price.
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It was kinda funny, him bringing cards up and all. It may sound terribly anal buying them for next year now, but when it’s time to send them out, you’re so happy you have them. I just picked up another box 70% off of the Statue of Liberty shopping. I swear she winked. ๐
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I agree with you. I am sure Lady Liberty approved of your purchase and said, โGive me your tried, your poor, and masses yearning for a bargain.โ
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I love that. Itโs like the consumerโs version.
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I think Christmas cards are still a great tradition, if only because they are becoming rarer as is mail in general. Anyway, it’s not all that much money for a once a year tradition. Cheap cheap indeed. ๐
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I got an awfully wonderful one from you, now that you mention it, and yes, seeing one waiting in your mailbox is mighty cheerful indeed.
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Susannah, a girl after my own heart. I buy cards, paper, and ribbon after Christmas as well. I really lucked out this year, seventy percent off. Of course, such a huge discount needed to be taken full advantage. I bought at least twenty rolls of paper! I can’t stand for a person to get two gifts with the same paper. I also have enough cards for the rest of my life. But as you know, who can resist a box or two of beautiful cards on sale. Maybe Fred?
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This made me laugh. It is rather exciting. After the sale is over, next fall they’ll be back to full price, the same ones you bought. LOVE THAT SKINNY. ๐
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I store all the rolls of Christmas paper behind a sofa in our bedroom. If I bought any more they would have spilled over the top.
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My cards occupy a whole shelf in my closet.
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I call that smart buying. I would, probably, have trouble finding them in a year, but, if I could, it would be great!
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I’m not so savvy in most areas though I do like a good thrift shop coming across a hidden treasure or two. I did the card thing last year and it turned out to be a good move. My thrift otherwise, gets short shrift in other words. ๐
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