posted on January 10, 2005 10:57:40 AM new
Sure... it could be from the fact that I went to sleep at 6am and got up at 7 but I really think it's this damn sweater.
Just recieved the mail (including four with delivery confirmation that the new mailman scanned and everything and would have screwed three people had it not been for the fact that I noticed that three of the four are to someone with the same street number but four streets down). The one package actually for me was a gorgeous sweater I bought from ebay. New and exactly as described except for the overwhelming eye watering stench of old lady perfume (and this is definately not a old lady sweater). Why why why would someone decide to scent a new sweater, or any sweater for that matter? I don't usually react to perfumes but damn this is hideous....
Gotta run... must wash sweater before I go blind.
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posted on January 10, 2005 06:50:45 PM new
Randy didn't really show anything, but it cost him 5 Large. Thats OK by me, the Vikes won when it really counted!!
Life Is Too Short To Drink Bad Wine
posted on January 10, 2005 08:29:59 PM new
Doesn't matter. Beating the packers in the playoffs is the same a winning the Super Bowl. Nothing else matters.
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Alive in 2005
posted on January 11, 2005 01:07:54 AM new
McJ - I smoke - smoke does not bother me in the least. That perfume was hideous. I had to take the box out to the dumpster because I could still smell the perfume when it was in a covered trash can across the room. I've never had that experience before.... that sweater smelled stronger than my make-up case did when a bottle of perfume bit it in it in flight. ACK!!!
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I have had the same problem with fabric, pillow shams and clothing bought on Ebay. The only way to REALLY get the stinky perfumy smell out is to wash it like you normally would with detergent, but put about 6 scoops of Oxyclean powder in the washing machine with it. Since you would be washing it in fairly cool water (most likely), dissolve the Oxclean first in a little hot water and add to the washer.
I have used this successfully on items I first thought I'd have to toss out with the box it came in. Some eBay sellers store their merchandise with smelly dryer sheets, even including them in the box when they ship it. They have no idea how offensive it is when it arrives at the other end.
I am allergic to most commercially produced scents. I try to run a frangrance-free home. It's not easy. Most people would be amazed if they took a moment to list the number of scented items they use daily in their home. Soap, hairspray, deodorant, shampoo, dishwashing and dishwasher detergent, hand soap, laundry detrgents and additives, glass cleaners, and the list goes on. Most homes are inundated with multiple fragrances.
Most people don't know that some commercial fragrances (especially cologne, air fresheners, etc.) have ingredients that cause deadening of the sense of smell, and you end up using more and more. If you have any friends or co-workers who are reeking of perfume from several feet away, they simply can't smell it like you can.
posted on January 11, 2005 08:26:07 PM new
Fenix.. I can sympathize with you, it was probably some old Avon perfume.. they always remind me of Old Lady's perfume...
but I have to tell you that, as a non smoker, in a smoke free home.. I can smell the cigarette smoke in a package before I open it up..
OMG... some items I have received smelled so strongly of cigarette smoke it made me sick.. I buy antique dolls etc.. and I have had to fabreeze their bodies, and sit them outside to air and even then the smell remains...and those who think by putting a fabric dryer sheet in with the item will help...NOT.. then it smells of bounce and cigarette smoke...yuck..oh and that reminds me...I own 3 dogs... and I can always tell if the seller has a cat or dog.. because my dogs pay special attention to the boxes and shipping material...LOL.. Maggie
posted on January 11, 2005 08:39:35 PM new
OMG.....I sold and old 16 inch Truck tire to a guy in Alaska once on bay and He never complained.... Gave me TWO thumbs UP feed back! Best smellin' tire he had EVER bought...Smelled like,,,,,,,,,Rubber. Now some of these HIGH heels I've sold...GREAT feed back from,,,,,,,,the GUYS!!!!!!
posted on January 11, 2005 08:51:56 PM new
Myyyyyyyy @y@'s,,,,, adored you,,,tho' I never laid a hand on you , My @y@'s,,,, adored you,,,,like a millions miles away from you......Ah shut up Jack, ya can't sing....Well I keep T r y i n g,,,Cryyyying, over you, Cryyyying, Over you,,,,,Now, now yer gone,,,,,left me standing ,,all alone, alone and crying,crying, cryyyyyyyying,,,,,it's hard to under,stand,,,,that the touch of your hand ,,,can start ne crying,crying,,,,,cryyyyyying........ I thought that I,,,,,,was over you, but it's True oh so true,,,,,
posted on January 11, 2005 09:09:30 PM new
I have NO idea who maggimuggins is but the e mail I,got said, God must Love CRAZY people, he made So many of them...and then,,,it was edited....
posted on January 11, 2005 09:16:53 PM new
Maggiemuggins is just a figment of your imagination, Jack.. LOL.. have another drink, be pretty and shut up..
posted on January 11, 2005 09:32:47 PM new
fenix:
Smoke doesn't bother me one bit either, but when someone tries to cover it up with perfume, their cheapest stuff too, the mix can be pretty bad.
Just thought that might be it.
Hope the laundering freshens it up because you like the sweater. Did it?
posted on January 11, 2005 09:55:40 PM new
OH,,,,,,o.k. yes I will have another drink matter o' fact...whip me, Beat me, SPANK me.....I submit........oooooooo feels GOOD! I've been a a BAD boy.....no pun intended,,,,,
posted on January 11, 2005 10:04:21 PM new
Did I,,,,,,,just hear those EXCITNG words,,Whip me, beat me SPANK ME? come on Big BOY,,,,whaaaaaaaaaaaaaarp! snaaaaaaaaaaap! wwwwwwwrrrrr..aaaaaarppp! snap! snap! snap! SUBMIT!!!!! Sooooooooo,,ya want a little CHAIN action do ya,,,,,,click, bed post style,,,,,,,,take me.....yeah,,,,I'll take ya alright,WWWWWWWWwaaaaaaaaaaaaaaRRRRRRRRRRRRPPP! Saaaaaaaaaaaanap! OUCH! OOOOOOOOO.....snap! snap! snap! WhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarrrrrrrrrrrrrrPPPPPP!
posted on January 11, 2005 10:17:19 PM new
McJ - The washing definitely did the trick. Well... the washing and my favorite fabric softener. I have this softener from Mexico that is vanilla scented. I love it. It's just pure vanilla scent, not too strong, nothing else mixed in. Total comfort scent! Goes perfect with a cozy warm sweater .
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posted on January 12, 2005 07:06:11 AM new
fenix03
Where would one buy that kind of fabric softener? I hate the stuff at the store now because it smells too flowery.
Cheryl
"Success in almost any field depends more on energy and drive than it does on intelligence. This explains why we have so many stupid leaders."
-Sloan Wilson
posted on January 12, 2005 07:29:58 AM new
Cheryl - the brand is Suavitel (it's a Colgate Palmolive product). I have seen it in the US in Target Supertores and dollar stores. I think they may be backing off that scent in the US because the only place I have been able to find it online is by the case at coopgrocer.com. They also make it in a dryer sheet.
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posted on January 12, 2005 07:59:08 AM new
Hi Fenix,
I am also interested in the Mexican vanilla scent. Would you be able to buy it at a Mexican grocery store? They just built this huge Mexican(Mexico sponsered) super market near Disneyland and I have wanted to visit. This would be an excellent reason. I love vanilla scent especially if you mix it with orange. It is heaven!!
thank you,
rosanne
posted on January 12, 2005 09:16:33 AM new
I would definitely think you could find it at a latin grocer. BTW - Check out some of the Jarritos sodas while you are there. There is a great Lime one if you like citrus flavors.
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I thought that I,,,,,,was over you, but it's True oh so true,,,,,
