Sweet, I love the trail mix idea. On Apr 10, 2013 1:55 PM, "Justin Lacko" <[email protected]> wrote:
> If someone buys a bulk package of trail mix and small baggies, I will > repackage them and put them in the kitchen with a price on them. > > > On 10 April 2013 13:32, Roswyne <[email protected]> wrote: > >> No, I think we're getting jumbled by talking about food and drinks and >> water all at once. >> >> I have asked my friend if she'll give us her cooler, and both you and >> Nate have offered to get water for it, which is excellent! Perhaps it can >> be cleaned everytime both bottles are empty, but that'll be up to you guys. >> >> What I'm protesting is the idea of buying things in quantity to be >> repacked in single servings... only because no one has offered to do the >> repackaging. >> >> >> On Apr 10, 2013 1:13 PM, "Ron" <[email protected]> wrote: >> >>> I don't even clean my cooler at home. :P >>> >>> But no, I was responding to Siu. Your comments are useful and >>> appreciated, hers are pointless and argumentative. >>> >>> Ron >>> >>> On 2013-04-10 13:09, Justin Lacko wrote: >>> > Not sure if you're talking to me Ron, but I'll respond in kind >>> nonetheless: >>> > >>> > The problem we often see is people not taking responsibility around the >>> > space, so when it comes time to take care of/clean/upkeep something, >>> nobody >>> > does it, and then it falls onto someone else. >>> > >>> > So it would be nice for you to say you'll volunteer to help clean the >>> > cooler every once in a while if you want one ;) just saying! >>> > >>> > >>> > On 10 April 2013 12:23, Ron <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > >>> > > I suspect it's either the water or the type of cup, not the fact that >>> > > they're dirty (I wash mine before and after I use them). >>> > > >>> > > I don't see why you're arguing so much about getting one.. if you >>> don't >>> > > want cold water, don't drink it! :P >>> > > >>> > > Ron >>> > > >>> > > On 2013-04-10 12:15, Roswyne wrote: >>> > > > I can buy trail mix / dried fruit / jerky, but who's going to >>> divide it >>> > > > into baggies... and how much will people pay? >>> > > > >>> > > > What if we get a big jar and charge per scoop? >>> > > > >>> > > > p.s. If the cups make the water taste funny, wash them. :) >>> > > > On Apr 10, 2013 11:47 AM, "Justin Lacko" <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> > > > >>> > > > > You have to wait for the jug to run empty before cleaning the >>> cooler, >>> > > so I >>> > > > > doubt it'll line up with when the cleaners are there. >>> > > > > On 10 Apr 2013 11:32, "Ron" <[email protected]> wrote: >>> > > > > >>> > > > >> I don't mind tapwater, but it's inconvenient, and either the >>> water or >>> > > > >> our cups always taste funny. :) >>> > > > >> >>> > > > >> A big stand-up cooler would probably be the easiest way. We can >>> get >>> > > > >> water delivered (I can take care of organizing it). The >>> cleaners can >>> > > > >> probably look after it? >>> > > > >> >>> > > > >> Ron >>> > > > >> >>> > > > >> On 2013-04-10 11:16, Jeremy Hiebert wrote: >>> > > > >> > Am I the only one who doesn't mind tap water? >>> > > > >> > >>> > > > >> > I like the trail mix idea. I would definitely buy that. >>> > > > >> > On 10 Apr 2013 11:07, "Alex Weber" <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> > > > >> > >>> > > > >> > > The trail mix baggies is a really good idea, Justin. +1 >>> > > > >> > > >>> > > > >> > > On 04/10/13 11:00, Justin Lacko wrote: >>> > > > >> > > > +1 on the no bottled water. Those things contribute way >>> too >>> > > much to >>> > > > >> our >>> > > > >> > > > landfills... seriously, it should be a capital offence to >>> buy >>> > > that >>> > > > >> Fiji >>> > > > >> > > > water brand. WTF FIJI WATER ANYWAYS?? SINCE WHEN WAS FIJI >>> > > > >> CONSIDERED THE >>> > > > >> > > > STANDARD IN WATER?! It almost makes me cry to think all >>> the gas >>> > > > >> burnt, >>> > > > >> > > time >>> > > > >> > > > wasted, and packaging consumed just to ship their water >>> here. >>> > > > >> > > > >>> > > > >> > > > That being said, I admit Evian tastes amazing... REALLY >>> amazing >>> > > when >>> > > > >> > > > chilled... although you can get water from nearby >>> Sandilands >>> > > > >> Provincial >>> > > > >> > > > Park (Jackson Springs operates an aquifer out of there) >>> for >>> > > about >>> > > > >> > > > $6.50/jug, and it tastes just as great. Beware the $2 >>> el-cheapo >>> > > > >> water >>> > > > >> > > jugs >>> > > > >> > > > you can buy; most often this is just reverse-osmosis >>> water and >>> > > it >>> > > > >> retains >>> > > > >> > > > that flat and metallic taste - definitely not enjoyable. >>> > > > >> > > > >>> > > > >> > > > The Brita water definitely has an odour to it - possibly >>> this >>> > > could >>> > > > >> be >>> > > > >> > > > mitigated by replacing the filter. There's also the >>> possibility >>> > > of >>> > > > >> > > > replacing the jug with a sealed-type pitcher, so as not to >>> > > introduce >>> > > > >> > > > smells/odours from other items in the fridge into the >>> water. >>> > > > >> > > > >>> > > > >> > > > Keep in mind that buying a water cooler means someone >>> will have >>> > > to >>> > > > >> > > > clean/disinfect it once a month - this is absolutely >>> required, >>> > > esp. >>> > > > >> > > > depending on the type of water you're using in it. >>> Scaling can >>> > > be an >>> > > > >> > > issue >>> > > > >> > > > with mineral-rich water, over a longer period of time. The >>> > > spigots >>> > > > >> should >>> > > > >> > > > be completely removable so as to allow a >>> pipe-cleaner-style >>> > > brush to >>> > > > >> > > clean >>> > > > >> > > > in it. >>> > > > >> > > > >>> > > > >> > > > Siu: The flavoured water you bought last time was some >>> kind of >>> > > > >> > > > diet-friendly water, flavoured with Aspartame or >>> something, so I >>> > > > >> wouldn't >>> > > > >> > > > really consider that the best choice... there should be >>> > > something >>> > > > >> else >>> > > > >> > > > available out there, and I'm willing to come with you on >>> your >>> > > next >>> > > > >> run to >>> > > > >> > > > find suitable alternatives. Another suggestion: Perhaps >>> there's >>> > > a >>> > > > >> bulk >>> > > > >> > > > trail mix we can buy, and separate it into small baggies, >>> and >>> > > sell >>> > > > >> those? >>> > > > >> > > > That would be a great little snack! >>> > > > >> > > > >>> > > > >> > > > >>> > > > >> > > > >>> > > > >> > > > On 10 April 2013 10:07, Ron <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> > > > >> > > > >>> > > > >> > > >> On 2013-04-10 09:47, Roswyne wrote: >>> > > > >> > > >>> We have a Brita jug in the fridge: will people pay for >>> bottled >>> > > > >> water? >>> > > > >> > > It >>> > > > >> > > >>> will probably be more expensive than canned drinks. >>> > > > >> > > >> Brita water always tastes funny, and it's far more >>> work/less >>> > > > >> accessible. >>> > > > >> > > >> I'd definitely buy bottled water, and whenever we stock >>> it, it >>> > > > >> > > >> disappears quickly. >>> > > > >> > > >> >>> > > > >> > > >>> I'm at a loss on healthier drinks. No one liked the >>> flavored >>> > > > >> spring >>> > > > >> > > >> water I >>> > > > >> > > >>> brought in last time enough to buy, and juice has as >>> many >>> > > > >> calories as >>> > > > >> > > >> pop. >>> > > > >> > > >>> The V8 seemed reasonably popular though, right? >>> > > > >> > > >> Juice has a lot of calories, but it also has nutrients >>> and the >>> > > > >> calories >>> > > > >> > > >> come from natural sources, which means the body >>> processes them >>> > > > >> > > >> differently. I occasionally drink juice of various >>> types, but I >>> > > > >> don't >>> > > > >> > > >> drink pop. >>> > > > >> > > >> >>> > > > >> > > >>> I'm also not sure what healthier food options would be. >>> My >>> > > main >>> > > > >> > > criteria >>> > > > >> > > >>> have been single-serving, easy to prepare, and cheap. >>> How >>> > > much are >>> > > > >> > > people >>> > > > >> > > >>> willing to pay for a serving of food, and what would >>> you like >>> > > to >>> > > > >> see? >>> > > > >> > > >> That, I have no answer on. We've never really stocked >>> any veg* >>> > > > >> stuff, it >>> > > > >> > > >> would be cool to have some Amy's Burritos or something >>> like >>> > > that. >>> > > > >> Maybe >>> > > > >> > > >> I can pick up a few next time I'm at the store if they >>> don't >>> > > sell >>> > > > >> them >>> > > > >> > > >> at Costco. >>> > > > >> > > >> >>> > > > >> > > >> Ron >>> > > > >> > > >> >>> > > > >> > > >>> On Apr 10, 2013 9:06 AM, "Ron" <[email protected]> >>> wrote: >>> > > > >> > > >>> >>> > > > >> > > >>>> We need bottled water (or even a big water cooler if >>> somebody >>> > > > >> has one >>> > > > >> > > >>>> they can donate? Maybe I'll pick one up...) >>> > > > >> > > >>>> >>> > > > >> > > >>>> It might be worth checking out Mike Loney's dad's >>> store, he >>> > > sells >>> > > > >> > > >> frozen >>> > > > >> > > >>>> food. But I don't think a lot of it is microwavable.. >>> > > > >> > > >>>> >>> > > > >> > > >>>> Ron >>> > > > >> > > >>>> >>> > > > >> > > >>>> On 2013-04-10 08:31, Alex Weber wrote: >>> > > > >> > > >>>>> Hey everybody, >>> > > > >> > > >>>>> >>> > > > >> > > >>>>> Siu is looking at making a run to Costco for food and >>> > > drinks and >>> > > > >> > > >> would >>> > > > >> > > >>>>> like to know what food we need. >>> > > > >> > > >>>>> >>> > > > >> > > >>>>> I know we had some problems with the fridge and >>> freezer - is >>> > > > >> the food >>> > > > >> > > >>>>> there unsafe to consume now? >>> > > > >> > > >>>>> >>> > > > >> > > >>>>> If so, this gives us a 'cool' (get it?) opportunity to >>> > > change >>> > > > >> up the >>> > > > >> > > >>>>> food we stock - does anybody have a frozen food they >>> enjoy >>> > > > >> that's not >>> > > > >> > > >>>>> too esoteric that they would like to see stocked at >>> > > SkullSpace? >>> > > > >> > > >>>>> 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