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Message |
| Topic: Did ya hear about the "free cake" lady? |
yourstrulytx
Replies: 16
Views: 709
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 Forum: General
Posted: Tue Aug 26, 2008 5:42 am Subject: Did ya hear about the "free cake" lady? |
Thats a great idea, but I wonder how she verifies that these families are actually in need?
There are alot of people out there who would take advantage of an organization like that. |
| Topic: I think I am dealing with a wacko customer....(long!) |
yourstrulytx
Replies: 25
Views: 1267
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Thu Aug 21, 2008 6:56 am Subject: I think I am dealing with a wacko customer....(long!) |
I had a similar situtaton just a few days ago.
I posted on my website and on my voicemail that I will be going on maternity leave from August 15 to Oct 1st.
I get an email from a lady wanting a ca ... |
| Topic: This really ticks me off!!! |
yourstrulytx
Replies: 37
Views: 2607
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Forum: General
Posted: Fri Aug 15, 2008 8:48 am Subject: This really ticks me off!!! |
There is a feature on myspace where you can search people by zip code and/or city, is it possible she did this and just happened across the same people as you did?
I know when I first set up my page ... |
| Topic: You have to look at these!!!! |
yourstrulytx
Replies: 28
Views: 2069
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Forum: Cupcakes!
Posted: Tue Aug 12, 2008 7:48 am Subject: You have to look at these!!!! |
| These are so cute, I can't wait to make them! Thanx for sharing! |
| Topic: HA HA CRAIGSLIST |
yourstrulytx
Replies: 34
Views: 1942
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Forum: General
Posted: Thu Aug 07, 2008 8:45 pm Subject: HA HA CRAIGSLIST |
There was an ad on Houstons CL requesting a "simple 4-5 teir wedding cake for $150!
But what gets me is the payment on delivery, not even Walmart will do that! |
| Topic: Cake price at bakery..I'm blown away! |
yourstrulytx
Replies: 16
Views: 1072
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Forum: Cake Decorating
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:40 pm Subject: Cake price at bakery..I'm blown away! |
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| Topic: Low Cake esteem has come back to bite me in the .... |
yourstrulytx
Replies: 14
Views: 585
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 3:32 pm Subject: Low Cake esteem has come back to bite me in the .... |
So I gave her the price last night and I have'nt heard back from her.
The cake is for this Friday so she needs to get back to me no later then tonight, but I'm not going to email her again, its not m ... |
| Topic: Looking for someone in the Tomball, Texas Area |
yourstrulytx
Replies: 6
Views: 100
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Forum: General
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:05 am Subject: Looking for someone in the Tomball, Texas Area |
I'm in Spring, which is right near Tomball.
When do they need the cake for?
I am going on maternity leave from Aug. 15th to Oct. 1st but I figured I could take a few cakes here and there.
And I l ... |
| Topic: Strange cake request-Princess cake with shrek for a 4 yr boy |
yourstrulytx
Replies: 10
Views: 245
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:40 am Subject: Strange cake request-Princess cake with shrek for a 4 yr boy |
Maybe she meant Princess Castle?
I don't know? You would need to clear that up with her.
I did have a mom want either a Dora or a CandyLand cake once for her 4yr old son. I thought that was odd, too ... |
| Topic: Steps from the oven... |
yourstrulytx
Replies: 20
Views: 627
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 7:08 am Subject: Steps from the oven... |
I take them out of the oven , let them cool for 10 mins and then turn them onto a coolng rack.
I let them cool until warm to the touch and then wrap in plastic wrap. Then in the fridge they go. I've ... |
| Topic: Low Cake esteem has come back to bite me in the .... |
yourstrulytx
Replies: 14
Views: 585
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Forum: Cake Decorating Business
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:35 am Subject: Low Cake esteem has come back to bite me in the .... |
Thank you -
I have no problem charging her more then the other cake she ordered,I'm just tired of having to explain why I charge what I do.
When I go to Starbucks and get my coffee I don't ask them ... |
| Topic: Asking and not taking advice |
yourstrulytx
Replies: 35
Views: 1707
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Forum: General
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 8:22 am Subject: Asking and not taking advice |
[quote="aswartzw"] how can I compete with her pricing? Everyone will always choose her over me.
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Not always, I did a 3-D Elephant cake for a lady that had apparently price shopped all ... |
| Topic: strange problems with mmf |
yourstrulytx
Replies: 7
Views: 107
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:57 am Subject: strange problems with mmf |
| I've had mmf do this to me when I use black, red or navy blue. I've tried adding more ps, Crisco, water and glycerin. So far the only thing I find that works is to let it rest and then warm it up and ... |
| Topic: stickers for cake boxes |
yourstrulytx
Replies: 18
Views: 396
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Forum: General
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:56 am Subject: stickers for cake boxes |
I make my own as well.
I found some sticker labels at the 99cent store once, the same brand/count they had at Office Depot but for only a buck. I bought them all and I still have some left. |
| Topic: WHICH WOULD YOU USE???? |
yourstrulytx
Replies: 9
Views: 362
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Forum: How Do I?
Posted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 6:55 am Subject: WHICH WOULD YOU USE???? |
| I would stick with the 12-10-8, it will give more then the 62 but its better to have leftovers then not enough. |
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