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Where can I find, buy, or... "borrow" these? (Mega-thread) :D

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Nathan Gomez8 Nathan Gomez8 Active Member
77 messages
joined Feb 2018
#1181 ·
Does anyone know where I can pick up those little plastic bubble packs used for packaging—the ones we all love to pop? 😬
Larry Grant40 Larry Grant40 Member
28 messages
joined Dec 2008
#1182 ·
jiffy bag
bubble wrap

I honestly have no clue what the exact term is—I guess it’s something like security film or just something equally obvious😁
Anyway, you could probably use those terms if you ask someone younger at a store. I’d probably look for rolls in places like Staples or Office Depot, since they use that stuff to wrap things so they don't break. You can find envelopes at bookstores, newsstands, or the post office (though that's pricey)

And if you just need something for fidgeting😉 check out a site like Amazon—they have these little keychains you can squeeze forever that make that clicking sound. I think they might even be in a mall nearby if you want to see them in person😉
Nathan Gomez8 Nathan Gomez8 Active Member
77 messages
joined Feb 2018
#1183 ·
Hahaha, I don't actually need it for squeezing 😂 though it is certainly not a bad idea 🤣.
I really just need it to pack things while I'm shipping them—it’s a minor role, really. You can find envelopes practically anywhere. Thanks a lot; I wasn't sure what the name was 😍.
Patrick Scott54 Patrick Scott54 Newcomer
4 messages
joined Jun 2009
#1184 ·
Alright, I apologize if I’ve picked the wrong forum for this, but does anyone here know what kind of material makes for a decent poker table cloth? It doesn't even have to be green. I’m looking to buy some high-quality fabric by the yard so I can just cut it to fit my table perfectly. I'm just not sure about the specific specs—thickness, surface texture, density, and all that good stuff.

Also, where can I actually pick up a finished tablecloth or the fabric itself?

Anyone have any leads?
driftingotter51 driftingotter51 Member
16 messages
joined Jun 2010
#1185 ·
You’ve essentially got a full spectrum right there, ranging from a mere whisper of a scent to somewhere in the neighborhood of $133 to
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Sarah Morales5 Sarah Morales5 Member
32 messages
joined Jan 2008
#1186 ·
felt?
You can find it at any fabric store. Just measure your table and buy whatever amount you need.
Matthew Grant9 Matthew Grant9 Active Member
76 messages
joined Jul 2011
#1187 ·
It’s called a choja. Or some people call it a darovac. I guess everyone has their own little way of naming things, right?
🙂
wiredmason10 wiredmason10 Member
15 messages
joined Aug 2010
#1188 ·
Joseph Jackson5 said:Hey everyone, I'd really appreciate it if someone could point me in the right direction—does anyone know where I can pick this up?

http://i54.tinypic.com/x1i0jn.jpg

Just to be super clear—I'm not actually looking for the screws themselves. I need those little connector boxes that snap together, but they definitely need to have threading so the whole setup is way easier to put together!!

Your best bet is probably Home Depot. They usually carry everything from the hardware to the specific storage bins for it.
fadedcrane36 fadedcrane36 Member
17 messages
joined May 2011
#1189 ·
Thanks, I appreciate the help and all the effort... 😉
analogmoose2 analogmoose2 Newcomer
5 messages
joined Dec 2010
#1190 ·
Listen, people, I need some assistance, and I am asking you quite nicely 🙂🙂🙂

Does anyone know where I might find a Lord of the Rings puzzle—roughly 1,000 pieces, though the exact count isn't strictly vital—outside of eBay?

Please, if you have any leads... I’ve already checked Target, no luck. I tried Best Buy, nothing. I'm still waiting on a response from Barnes & Noble, and even at Walmart, they only have those cartoon motifs meant for children—which, frankly, isn't really what I'm looking for. Hobby Lobby was a total bust, and I won't even attempt to guess what kind of selection they have at Five Below.

I am officially out of ideas. My brain is fried.

Any help would be appreciated... 🙂🙂

Thanks in advance.
Drew Sanchez82 Drew Sanchez82 Active Member
149 messages
joined Nov 2010
#1191 ·
Drew Sanchez82 said:Does anyone know where I can pick up a bike cuff somewhere in the city?



image

Seriously, nobody knows? 😢
analogmoose2 analogmoose2 Newcomer
5 messages
joined Dec 2010
#1192 ·
Drew Sanchez82 said:Seriously, nobody knows? 😢


God, I’m pretty sure I saw something similar once from those vendors selling jewelry out of little "treasure chests" at outdoor markets. You know, near where the Benetton store usually sits... just before you hit the entrance to Profil....
I’d bet you might find that kind of thing at that spot in the "Pit." You know, over on Broadway, near the plaza. That place that sells all the band tees and stuff. They have a ton of items like that—pendants, rings, and obviously bracelets... It actually has a new name now, but I haven't a clue what it is; I just know it as "the Pit"...
Happy hunting ;-)
Timothy Hernandez86 Timothy Hernandez86 Newcomer
7 messages
joined Oct 2010
#1193 ·
Does anyone know where I can pick up one of those heart and key sets in the city? One partner has the heart, while the other holds the key...
Nicole Martin4 Nicole Martin4 Member
17 messages
joined Aug 2010
#1194 ·
Does anyone know where I can pick up an official European Union flag? 😁
Patrick Scott54 Patrick Scott54 Newcomer
4 messages
joined Jun 2009
#1195 ·
Oh yeah, I've never heard of that before. 🙂

Does anyone know how much it costs to have someone custom-stitch some designs onto a tablecloth?
Timothy Hernandez86 Timothy Hernandez86 Newcomer
7 messages
joined Oct 2010
#1196 ·
Nicole Martin4 said:Does anyone know where I can pick up an official European Union flag? 😁

eBay
Drew Sanchez82 Drew Sanchez82 Active Member
149 messages
joined Nov 2010
#1197 ·
analogmoose2 said:God, I’m pretty sure I saw something similar once from those vendors selling jewelry out of little "treasure chests" at outdoor markets. You know, near where the Benetton store usually sits... just before you hit the entrance to Profil....
I’d bet you might find that kind of thing at that spot in the "Pit." You know, over on Broadway, near the plaza. That place that sells all the band tees and stuff. They have a ton of items like that—pendants, rings, and obviously bracelets... It actually has a new name now, but I haven't a clue what it is; I just know it as "the Pit"...
Happy hunting ;-)

I know "The Hole" pretty well🙂
I’ve actually spotted everything you mentioned there before. Might be worth swinging by to see if they have those fairytale-style bracelets too.
thanks for the tip👍

never really noticed those guys at the flower market though😁
Matthew Grant9 Matthew Grant9 Active Member
76 messages
joined Jul 2011
#1198 ·
Patrick Scott54 said:Oh yeah, I've never heard of that before. 🙂

Does anyone know how much it costs to have someone custom-stitch some designs onto a tablecloth?

Are you actually kidding me right now? You've got to be joking!😕
Are you seriously telling me you don't play pool? I honestly can't believe it—how do you even navigate a social gathering without a cue in your hand!
Wasn't that just incredible to listen to? Honestly, I feel like I'm still buzzing from it!
And honestly, I’m still being super careful with my hands!
I am absolutely losing my mind over this red chaos! Seriously, I’m just completely overwhelmed by all this redness right now.

Oh boy, here we go again! I honestly can't help myself sometimes, but I just had to jump in and say tc, tc, tc! It’s funny how those little things just stick in your head, isn't it? I know I probably sound a bit silly repeating myself like that, but I was just feeling so incredibly enthusiastic about everything happening right now that I couldn't help but let it out!
😁
Does anyone happen to know how much it actually costs to get someone to custom-stitch some table runners or tablecloths? I've been dreaming up these specific designs for my dining room, but I'm totally lost on what the going rate is for custom needlework like that!

Listen, if you’re planning on playing a little poker on the table, please, for the love of everything holy, don't go stitching anything onto the tablecloth first!🙂
Maybe you could try making a little felt mat for your cards—though, honestly, I’m not entirely sure if that’s a brilliant move since it might just end up being a total waste of money—or perhaps you could just sketch out a design on the table instead! Just whatever you do, please don't try sewing directly onto the surface, because then your cards will just get all snagged and flip around awkwardly while you're trying to deal them.
👋
Timothy Thomas6 Timothy Thomas6 Newcomer
5 messages
joined Dec 2010
#1199 ·
Nathan Gomez8 said:Does anyone know where I can pick up those little plastic bubble packs used for packaging—the ones we all love to pop? 😬

This is exactly what I’m interested in too—honestly, it's the main thing on my mind right now. 👍😍🤣🙂😁
Ryan Doyle95 Ryan Doyle95 Newcomer
1 message
joined Dec 2010
#1200 ·
You can grab some of those plastic pucks over at Walmart, they come all rolled up and were just sitting there right next to the office supplies.

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