Monty Hall was the host of the game show Let's Make a Deal (1963-1977). On this show contestants dressed up in ridiculous costumes and then somehow from their seats got his attention as he walked the aisles. Calling them from their seat Monty would then engage them in some kind of contest. They would win some paltry sum of money and then Monty would say, "Let's make a deal." They were offered a trade, the money for what was behind door number 1, door number 2 or door number 3. Only occasionally would going for a door turn out well for the contestant dressed as an ape, or french maid, or farmer; most of the time they got burned. A lot of times they would get a Year's SUPPLY of something, like Dinty Moore Beef Stew or ALPO. As a kid, I thought that was lame, but as an adult, who buys groceries, I can see now where that is something to get fired up about. But you know this about me aleady.
So now my thoughts lead me to: What IS a year's supply anyway? For example, I like Kraft Easy Mac and Cheese Cups (99 cents at HEB or 75 cents at Wal-Mart). Currently, I eat one everyday...do the math. It's expensive! I measured the "cups" and calculated how much storage I would need to house 365 Easy Macs and came up with 10 square feet plus room for 5 cups. If I got a years supply, how long before I would be SICK and TIRED of Mac and Cheese. I venture to say January 9th.
So I have concluded that a years supply in all things is not profitable. Currently I am milling around the idea of a years supply of Folgers Classic Roast (the brick kind). It's small, compact and I drink it everyday. I will not get tired of it because well, let's face it, I'm an addict in every sense of the word. I opened up a new "brick" two days ago and will see how long it last. Then I will be prepared to say how many "bricks" I will need to get though a year. I can always store it in the trunk of my car.
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I would like a year's supply of pineapple or cheerios or dog food. You could probably use a year's supply of cat food, but you might have to rent a storage unit.
I would like a years supply of potato nachos from LA Casona!
It was certainly hard to tell when you were rambling. I would like a maid service, gasoline or salary for a year but the chances of that are very small. Your coffee bricks will be fresher is frozen and if punctured by some critter then they are gone. What about a years supply of kitty litter? I think now I am rambling.
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