General Discussion & Chat: Today, I am thankful for...#6, 1 by quiltygirl

quiltygirl wrote:
Nadine, Tang is still around, although I do not see it advertised. I have found it near the Crystal Light and Kool Aid. I even bought some (although, years ago when the 'monkeys' drank it, I don't think I liked it. I saw it recommended to keep as a 'storage food' item because of it's shelf life and because it has a good amount of Vitamin C. I am guessing if you have to put a bit of bleach in your storage water, it would disguise the taste of that. Side Story: Years ago a man I had worked with for years retired to achieve his retirement dream of sailing across the Pacific in his 36' sailboat. For years he had treat us to sails around the Long Beach, CA area and across to Catalina. First he sailed down the Pacific Coast before going across to his ultimate destination, New Caledonia where his son and new family were living. He invited me to spend a week with his family on the boat in and around Puerta Vallarta. The first time I was thirsty I was asked "do you want beer, soda (very sweet Mexican soda), bleach tasting Lemonade, bleach tasting OJ or just plain beach tasting water?" Yuck. Turns out as they were sailing, when they would stop along the coast they would fill their holding tank whereever they could, then throw a bottle (or less) of bleach in to kill the parasites! Margaritas in town were a great option.

Today I am thankful that the 1994 truck we have given DD to drive is almost finished being painted and upholstered. We had that truck since it was new, but it had really become an eyesore! I think it was considered the ugliest thing in student parking last year, her senior year. Said she did not need to lock it as no one would figure there was anything of value in it!