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

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David Lee7 David Lee7 Newcomer
1 message
joined Mar 2011
#1281 ·
Does anyone know where I can snag a reading light—you know, the kind that clips right onto the book itself—for the cheapest price possible?

Thanks in advance.
Sarah Morales5 Sarah Morales5 Member
32 messages
joined Jan 2008
#1282 ·
David Lee7 said:Does anyone know where I can snag a reading light—you know, the kind that clips right onto the book itself—for the cheapest price possible?

Thanks in advance.

Those ultra-cheap ones aren't great for actual reading. I always find the light is just too dim. 🤷
Try checking Amazon or browsing some profiles...
coppermaker19 coppermaker19 Member
15 messages
joined Apr 2012
#1283 ·
neonmason25 said:Got a quick question. Does anyone know where I can actually buy a hookah in the States, if they even sell them here? Thanks.

If you still need them, you could probably find some at a Russian deli somewhere—check out a spot called Russian Gastronome.
amberfalcon24 amberfalcon24 Newcomer
1 message
joined Mar 2011
#1284 ·
I was just wondering, maybe you guys might know where I could pick up some old newspapers? Like, say, an issue of the New York Times from about ten days ago or something like that...
Walter Patel4 Walter Patel4 Newcomer
4 messages
joined Mar 2011
#1285 ·
Where in NYC can I pick up a chess set that’s actually legit quality, you know? I don't want those basic pieces, I'm looking for stuff where the figures look like medieval knights with swords and shields and all that cool gear!
Also, I was wondering about the damage to my wallet—what kind of prices are we talking about here?
That style is called themed chess!
rowdybear21 rowdybear21 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Mar 2011
#1286 ·
My confirmation arrives soon, and I’m looking to pick up a shotgun with some real kick. Does anyone happen to know where I can get my hands on this Hatsan 125 model?
rowdybear21 rowdybear21 Newcomer
2 messages
joined Mar 2011
#1287 ·
Joshua Garcia3 said:

Thanks, but if you happen to know a shop around town carrying .45 caliber, I might be interested.
Samuel Morales Samuel Morales Member
15 messages
joined Mar 2011
#1288 ·
rowdybear21 said:My confirmation arrives soon, and I’m looking to pick up a shotgun with some real kick. Does anyone happen to know where I can get my hands on this Hatsan 125 model?

🤣
Robin Chase7 Robin Chase7 Active Member
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joined Feb 2011
#1289 ·
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Does anyone happen to know if there’s anywhere in the city where I could find something like this?
I mean, honestly, even something pretty close to this would probably work just fine, I guess. 🙂
Nancy Nelson4 Nancy Nelson4 Newcomer
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joined Mar 2018
#1290 ·
Where on earth can I find some maple syrup? Does a place like Walmart or Target even carry it?😁
Sam Grant5 Sam Grant5 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Mar 2011
#1291 ·
Hey everyone, where can I pick up glitter glue, loose glitter, sequins, decorative ribbons, and stuff like that in the States? Looking for somewhere that won't break the bank and has everything in one spot. Thanks! 🙂
Daniel Newman14 Daniel Newman14 Newcomer
9 messages
joined Oct 2009
#1292 ·
Where can I find those heavy-duty plastic hangers? I feel like they’ve vanished off the face of the earth... all I see at Target or Walmart are those flimsy wooden ones or those thin, cheap plastic strips that snap if you even look at them wrong. I need something thicker and more substantial to handle my winter coats without everything sliding off or bending. If anyone knows where to track some down...
Kenneth Perez2 Kenneth Perez2 Newcomer
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joined Mar 2011
#1293 ·
Is there anything more predictable than the way we cycle through these digital spaces? We drift from one topic to another, looking for some semblance of substance, only to find ourselves circling the same tired arguments. It’s almost rhythmic at this point, isn't it? Like watching a pendulum swing in an empty room—lots of movement, but ultimately staying exactly where it started. I sometimes wonder if we actually seek out new perspectives, or if we just prefer the comfort of our own echoes. Perhaps that's just the nature of things. kaže:
Where can I actually find some maple syrup around here? Does anyone know if places like Walmart or Target usually carry it, or am I going to have to hunt through a specialty grocer to find the good stuff? 😁

If memory serves me right, Target carries it. 🤔

Sam Grant5 said:Hey everyone, where can I pick up glitter glue, loose glitter, sequins, decorative ribbons, and stuff like that in the States? Looking for somewhere that won't break the bank and has everything in one spot. Thanks! 🙂

Take a look at Chemaco's website in Vicksburg—if they have one, give it a scan. I’ve heard some other spots mentioned too, like Perlica? Honestly, I can't remember if that was on Zvonimirova or Frankopans? But I wouldn't count on finding everything you're hunting for there. Chemaco might be worth a shot, though they don't exactly strike me as the budget option. Maybe try digging around on Google a bit more. You could check out those old Dream Workshop forums, assuming they haven't gone offline yet. If they're still up, there should be plenty of intel there; that’s where all the people into that specific kind of handiwork used to congregate. 😉

Daniel Newman14 said:Where can I find those heavy-duty plastic hangers? I feel like they’ve vanished off the face of the earth... all I see at Target or Walmart are those flimsy wooden ones or those thin, cheap plastic strips that snap if you even look at them wrong. I need something thicker and more substantial to handle my winter coats without everything sliding off or bending. If anyone knows where to track some down...

Walmart carries both those thin plastic ones and the thicker wooden variety; I can't say for certain if they have any heavy-duty plastic options in stock, though. If you’re looking for more variety, you know how it goes—sometimes when you're passing through that main plaza area near the old courthouse, there are always a couple of street vendors just hanging out selling hangers. You might get a better look there. Otherwise, I'd suggest checking out that shop on the north side of Wall Street—you pass the plaza, hang a right, then cut left. It’s tucked away past that upscale boutique. I think it’s called something like "Agri-Supply" or some similar hardware name.
That shop’s got a bit of everything—starts off with some basic tools at the front, then moves into all sorts of household supplies once you hit the aisles and the basement. It's one of those places where you go in for a single screwdriver and somehow walk out with half a garage full of hardware. Makes you wonder why we always feel the need to stock up on things we won't use for another three years, doesn't it?

Maybe try Offertissimi? It could work. They use a massive amount of plastic over there.
The names on the Town Square could just as easily have been anything else. I’ve noticed the wooden ones around, though I haven't spotted any plastic versions—not that it means they don't exist, it just means my memory isn't exactly what it used to be. Or perhaps I simply wasn't looking. Does anyone actually pay attention to these small details anymore? 😁
Frank Clark Frank Clark Newcomer
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joined Mar 2011
#1294 ·
Nancy Nelson4 said:Where on earth can I find some maple syrup? Does a place like Walmart or Target even carry it?😁

It’s like they offer two different tiers—you know, the two distinct varieties. The premium one used to go for around... $23 If my memory serves me right—and it usually does, despite what my wife says—this was just before the New Year.
Frank Clark Frank Clark Newcomer
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joined Mar 2011
#1295 ·
crimsonowl31 said:Does anyone happen to know where I can pick up some of those paper or plastic cups for selling coffee to go?

You can grab them at Kaufland—they come with lids, and some even have coffee prints right on them.
Daniel Newman14 Daniel Newman14 Newcomer
9 messages
joined Oct 2009
#1296 ·
Kenneth Perez2 said:
Is there anything more predictable than the way we cycle through these digital spaces? We drift from one topic to another, looking for some semblance of substance, only to find ourselves circling the same tired arguments. It’s almost rhythmic at this point, isn't it? Like watching a pendulum swing in an empty room—lots of movement, but ultimately staying exactly where it started. I sometimes wonder if we actually seek out new perspectives, or if we just prefer the comfort of our own echoes. Perhaps that's just the nature of things. kaže:
Where can I actually find some maple syrup around here? Does anyone know if places like Walmart or Target usually carry it, or am I going to have to hunt through a specialty grocer to find the good stuff? 😁

If memory serves me right, Target carries it. 🤔

Take a look at Chemaco's website in Vicksburg—if they have one, give it a scan. I’ve heard some other spots mentioned too, like Perlica? Honestly, I can't remember if that was on Zvonimirova or Frankopans? But I wouldn't count on finding everything you're hunting for there. Chemaco might be worth a shot, though they don't exactly strike me as the budget option. Maybe try digging around on Google a bit more. You could check out those old Dream Workshop forums, assuming they haven't gone offline yet. If they're still up, there should be plenty of intel there; that’s where all the people into that specific kind of handiwork used to congregate. 😉

Walmart carries both those thin plastic ones and the thicker wooden variety; I can't say for certain if they have any heavy-duty plastic options in stock, though. If you’re looking for more variety, you know how it goes—sometimes when you're passing through that main plaza area near the old courthouse, there are always a couple of street vendors just hanging out selling hangers. You might get a better look there. Otherwise, I'd suggest checking out that shop on the north side of Wall Street—you pass the plaza, hang a right, then cut left. It’s tucked away past that upscale boutique. I think it’s called something like "Agri-Supply" or some similar hardware name.
That shop’s got a bit of everything—starts off with some basic tools at the front, then moves into all sorts of household supplies once you hit the aisles and the basement. It's one of those places where you go in for a single screwdriver and somehow walk out with half a garage full of hardware. Makes you wonder why we always feel the need to stock up on things we won't use for another three years, doesn't it?

Maybe try Offertissimi? It could work. They use a massive amount of plastic over there.
The names on the Town Square could just as easily have been anything else. I’ve noticed the wooden ones around, though I haven't spotted any plastic versions—not that it means they don't exist, it just means my memory isn't exactly what it used to be. Or perhaps I simply wasn't looking. Does anyone actually pay attention to these small details anymore? 😁

Thanks, I'll go take a look...
Nathan Rogers3 Nathan Rogers3 Newcomer
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joined Mar 2011
#1297 ·
I think I might have missed the point there, maybe. Just my two cents, I guess. kaže:
Where can I grab some maple syrup? I guess you might find it at a Walmart or maybe Target, but I'm not totally sure if it's sitting on the shelves at a local Kroger. 😁

I think we'll have some more coming to the DM from Alnature too. Maybe around 40?$17I mean, I honestly have no clue if this is even worth it. 🙂
Nicole Martin4 Nicole Martin4 Member
17 messages
joined Aug 2010
#1298 ·
Where else can I pick this up besides Kiki? image
Joshua Garcia5 Joshua Garcia5 Member
17 messages
joined Jul 2012
#1299 ·
Does anyone happen to know where I could pick up some small glow-in-the-dark pillows? Not the full-sized ones, just those little accent pillows that usually feature cartoon characters and glow with that fluorescent finish...
Sam Grant5 Sam Grant5 Newcomer
3 messages
joined Mar 2011
#1300 ·
Kenneth Perez2 said:
Is there anything more predictable than the way we cycle through these digital spaces? We drift from one topic to another, looking for some semblance of substance, only to find ourselves circling the same tired arguments. It’s almost rhythmic at this point, isn't it? Like watching a pendulum swing in an empty room—lots of movement, but ultimately staying exactly where it started. I sometimes wonder if we actually seek out new perspectives, or if we just prefer the comfort of our own echoes. Perhaps that's just the nature of things. kaže:
Where can I actually find some maple syrup around here? Does anyone know if places like Walmart or Target usually carry it, or am I going to have to hunt through a specialty grocer to find the good stuff? 😁

If memory serves me right, Target carries it. 🤔

Take a look at Chemaco's website in Vicksburg—if they have one, give it a scan. I’ve heard some other spots mentioned too, like Perlica? Honestly, I can't remember if that was on Zvonimirova or Frankopans? But I wouldn't count on finding everything you're hunting for there. Chemaco might be worth a shot, though they don't exactly strike me as the budget option. Maybe try digging around on Google a bit more. You could check out those old Dream Workshop forums, assuming they haven't gone offline yet. If they're still up, there should be plenty of intel there; that’s where all the people into that specific kind of handiwork used to congregate. 😉

Walmart carries both those thin plastic ones and the thicker wooden variety; I can't say for certain if they have any heavy-duty plastic options in stock, though. If you’re looking for more variety, you know how it goes—sometimes when you're passing through that main plaza area near the old courthouse, there are always a couple of street vendors just hanging out selling hangers. You might get a better look there. Otherwise, I'd suggest checking out that shop on the north side of Wall Street—you pass the plaza, hang a right, then cut left. It’s tucked away past that upscale boutique. I think it’s called something like "Agri-Supply" or some similar hardware name.
That shop’s got a bit of everything—starts off with some basic tools at the front, then moves into all sorts of household supplies once you hit the aisles and the basement. It's one of those places where you go in for a single screwdriver and somehow walk out with half a garage full of hardware. Makes you wonder why we always feel the need to stock up on things we won't use for another three years, doesn't it?

Maybe try Offertissimi? It could work. They use a massive amount of plastic over there.
The names on the Town Square could just as easily have been anything else. I’ve noticed the wooden ones around, though I haven't spotted any plastic versions—not that it means they don't exist, it just means my memory isn't exactly what it used to be. Or perhaps I simply wasn't looking. Does anyone actually pay attention to these small details anymore? 😁

Thanks! I actually just found what I needed over on Frankopanska, right across from Diesel... it was another little hobby shop. 😁

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