I think it's more likely that we will be bidding against you.

On the other hand, despite initial slow movement (after a next-day dispatch), a Canadian-bound package is scheduled for delivery tomorrow.

Just in time to show off to fam and friends at an early festive dinner.

TAPE???? Smacks forehead.

You've clearly seen my ordering history!

I also appreciate the comment about checking writing samples, as well as swatches. It explains so many 'surprise' purchases.

Thanks so much to all the respondents. Tomorrow's task (one I'm looking forward to) is to find which of all these suggestions are available and in stock through my regular sources. And some of you have given me the chance to try new manufacturers - Kyo No Oto and Wearingeul.

Thanks so much - I was tackling that site by brand, rather than colour and got bogged down. And thank you for the mention of the possible difference between swatch and writing; I've given away a lot of questionable purchases based on swatch alone.

Also fans - little kids who realize they can bellow out ‘rude’ words under cover of singing. Barrett’s Privateers was a huge favourite of my family’s under-6 gang. “God damn them all”

It's a fabulous recipe. There's a dedicated container in the fridge at all times. Dill seed and almost more garlic than cucumber, but peppercorns or celery seeds sound great.

Next up is pickled red onion - how did I not discover them before now?

I didn’t get the chance for sober second thought. Ordered Thursday afternoon, arrived Friday afternoon.

So after today’s paperwork clear-up, I cleaned and re-inked pens; very enjoyable. On to stash re-organization tomorrow. This has been a productive ‘follow’.

This has prompted the filing away of tax paperwork, leading to the reorganization of bookcases.

I preferred being enabled into buying a Kakimori (that green!) last week, but thanks for both threads.

Mother’s maiden name would be helpful, too.

Thank you for this.

Thanks for pointing this out. This app will be a lot more interesting now.

I am so sorry.

This particular post resonates. I just went through the same thing the past three years with both parents. To a large degree, I did the minimum (under cover of COVID). I don't think there is a way to avoid the frustration and grief or to avoid guilt no matter the path chosen.