Originally Posted by
wesing
I ALWAYS wonder why I waited so long to replace the blade. I guess I have too much of my Granny in me. She lived through the depression and saved EVERYTHING! When she passed I bet we threw away 100 pounds of "butterware." You know what I mean: Cool Whip containers, sour cream containers, spreadable margarine containers, etc. Sometimes I will debate throwing something away thinking I can find a use for it and think of her. Then I laugh at myself and remember cleaning out her house and toss the item in my hand. Sorry for going off on a tangent, but I just smiled again thinking of Granny and her ways. Thanks for the reminder.
Very similar experience here, wesing!
At my house, I save the "stronger" containers, like coffee cans, clothes detergent jugs, and so on. We wash them out very thoroughly, then use them as scoops, feeders, and so on outside for the chickens and other critters. It certainly beats paying $15 or more for something at the feed store that doesn't work as well nor last as long.