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mistressofmuses) wrote2021-12-23 11:39 pm
mistressofmuses) wrote2021-12-23 11:39 pm
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Second baking thing:
No luck on getting the order of books for mom and Taylor... they did arrive in Denver today, but were being sent from UPS to USPS as of 4:30 this afternoon. It's *maybe* possible it could arrive at USPS *and* be sent for delivery tomorrow (which would be great!) but it seems more likely that it'll take two shipping days, which means Monday at best. Boo.
Annoyed all over again - this is what I get for trying *not* to sell my whole soul to Amazon! (B&N offers 3-day shipping! By which we mean it will inexplicably take five days to actually ship, and then be in transit with no updates for another five!)
I'm not REALLY that mad, assuming I get it soon. I realize:
A) I'm spoiled by living in a world of instant gratification,
B) Shipping is a disaster right now, and
C) I'm sure my mom and Taylor will understand, but still!
The ordering was a pain in and of itself, and then for stuff not to arrive in time is extra annoying.
Waiting on tray two of kolaches. I'll edit with a picture when they're done, lol. My first tray almost all unrolled, alas. We'll see if take two is better!
EDIT:
1:30 in the morning, but kolaches are done!
Apricot and mixed berry.
Round two *was* more successful - using water to stick the corners together works better to keep them unfolding than pinching them does. A couple still unrolled, but only two or three on each tray, instead of half or more, haha.
The apricot jam I bought this year was a little too liquidy, so the filling ran, and also soaked back into the dough more than it should. Still tastes good though. :)
Annoyed all over again - this is what I get for trying *not* to sell my whole soul to Amazon! (B&N offers 3-day shipping! By which we mean it will inexplicably take five days to actually ship, and then be in transit with no updates for another five!)
I'm not REALLY that mad, assuming I get it soon. I realize:
A) I'm spoiled by living in a world of instant gratification,
B) Shipping is a disaster right now, and
C) I'm sure my mom and Taylor will understand, but still!
The ordering was a pain in and of itself, and then for stuff not to arrive in time is extra annoying.
Waiting on tray two of kolaches. I'll edit with a picture when they're done, lol. My first tray almost all unrolled, alas. We'll see if take two is better!
EDIT:
1:30 in the morning, but kolaches are done!
Apricot and mixed berry.
Round two *was* more successful - using water to stick the corners together works better to keep them unfolding than pinching them does. A couple still unrolled, but only two or three on each tray, instead of half or more, haha.
The apricot jam I bought this year was a little too liquidy, so the filling ran, and also soaked back into the dough more than it should. Still tastes good though. :)
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I hate stressing about shipping when it gets close to a holiday. Ugh. I hope the books show up sooner rather than later.
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I know, same here. I wish shipping didn't have to be a stressful thing. (And even more so, I honestly wish I could have gotten stuff in-person, but most of it genuinely wasn't available except online. :/ ) At least they should be here early next week!
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Yay, more cookies done!
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And yes, more cookies!
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And yeah, shipping is a disaster right now. Lots of paper shortages.
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Yeah, shipping has been a mess for months, and I understand. Supply shortages + staffing shortages + increased demand... (My sibling worked for a few years specifically in shipping logistics, and left it about six months ago, and I know they're so glad they did, ha.)