Comments on: Deseret Industries http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2004/05/08/2004-05-08-05-00/ The personal blog of Laura Moncur Mon, 15 Mar 2010 22:28:35 -0600 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Dave http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2004/05/08/2004-05-08-05-00/#comment-232510 Dave Tue, 26 Jan 2010 19:13:31 +0000 /?p=2195#comment-232510 <p>OMG Laura, are things, even a major shoe score allowed to be "bitchen" in the J-Dub Kingdom? That's awesome, as was your post. I'm going to guess the majority of us can relate and appreciate a refreshingly positive (I think?) and some what comical review of DI.</p> OMG Laura, are things, even a major shoe score allowed to be “bitchen” in the J-Dub Kingdom? That’s awesome, as was your post. I’m going to guess the majority of us can relate and appreciate a refreshingly positive (I think?) and some what comical review of DI.

]]> By: Cale http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2004/05/08/2004-05-08-05-00/#comment-221837 Cale Sun, 20 Dec 2009 04:14:51 +0000 /?p=2195#comment-221837 <p>Well...as everybody knows, people are humans, with mistakes and talents. (no matter what religion you are) by the way DI is awesome if you like to shop for brands...cheap, I shop sometimes there and I love it. But my point is any person that projects hate to anything or "fights" for their religion obviously is not religious, I am sorry for those persons that call the enemy to others, there is no enemies!! we are brothers and sisters!! We gotta show love, compasion, thats how He likes it... I dont care if you are or aren't JW, jewish, mormon ( or Utah mormon, catholic) we are all the same. I am a mormon, I dont feel better than anyone. If you believe in God, or Jehova or heavenly father and respect the values of others I salute you. If you dont...well God bless you anyway. Thank you.</p> Well…as everybody knows, people are humans, with mistakes and talents. (no matter what religion you are) by the way DI is awesome if you like to shop for brands…cheap, I shop sometimes there and I love it. But my point is any person that projects hate to anything or “fights” for their religion obviously is not religious, I am sorry for those persons that call the enemy to others, there is no enemies!! we are brothers and sisters!! We gotta show love, compasion, thats how He likes it… I dont care if you are or aren’t JW, jewish, mormon ( or Utah mormon, catholic) we are all the same. I am a mormon, I dont feel better than anyone. If you believe in God, or Jehova or heavenly father and respect the values of others I salute you. If you dont…well God bless you anyway. Thank you.

]]> By: Rua http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2004/05/08/2004-05-08-05-00/#comment-148452 Rua Wed, 28 Jan 2009 20:44:01 +0000 /?p=2195#comment-148452 <p>As an Irish LDS, I'm always excited when I visit California and Utah because then I get to shop at DI for great bargains. During international crises, because we don't have DI in Ireland, the church often encourages us to donate through either the Salvation Army, or SVDP (St.Vincent de Paul). It seems that, while some people may see other religions as 'the enemy', the LDS church leaders (and, presumably those from many other religions too) do not. As far as they're concerned it's all going to a good cause and they help and support each other in this. Perhaps we all should be listening to what our church leaders actually teach us (love they neighbour . . . , do unto others . . . , etc.) and then there wouldn't be this prejudice. It upsets me when Mormons are intolerant because this is totally against their religious principles, as it is with any other Christian religions and I'm sure most non-Christian religions too. However, where there are people there will be good and bad, tolerance and intolerance, love and hate. In other words, opposition in all things. We should just enjoy DI, be grateful for the generosity of those who donate, and try to pay it forward when we can.</p> As an Irish LDS, I’m always excited when I visit California and Utah because then I get to shop at DI for great bargains. During international crises, because we don’t have DI in Ireland, the church often encourages us to donate through either the Salvation Army, or SVDP (St.Vincent de Paul). It seems that, while some people may see other religions as ‘the enemy’, the LDS church leaders (and, presumably those from many other religions too) do not. As far as they’re concerned it’s all going to a good cause and they help and support each other in this. Perhaps we all should be listening to what our church leaders actually teach us (love they neighbour . . . , do unto others . . . , etc.) and then there wouldn’t be this prejudice. It upsets me when Mormons are intolerant because this is totally against their religious principles, as it is with any other Christian religions and I’m sure most non-Christian religions too. However, where there are people there will be good and bad, tolerance and intolerance, love and hate. In other words, opposition in all things. We should just enjoy DI, be grateful for the generosity of those who donate, and try to pay it forward when we can.

]]> By: Jeffrey Needle http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2004/05/08/2004-05-08-05-00/#comment-116184 Jeffrey Needle Sat, 09 Aug 2008 03:21:16 +0000 /?p=2195#comment-116184 <p>Well, it looks like I've stepped in it. Honestly, I don't even remember postng the blog entry that bears my name. Yeah, the manager and I at DI Chula Vista had a bit of a rocky start. But darned if he isn't about nicest person to deal with these days.</p> <p>I hereby swallow my pride and admit that my first impressions were not good, and not correct. All is well, my friends. Come to DI Chula Vista without fear.</p> Well, it looks like I’ve stepped in it. Honestly, I don’t even remember postng the blog entry that bears my name. Yeah, the manager and I at DI Chula Vista had a bit of a rocky start. But darned if he isn’t about nicest person to deal with these days.

I hereby swallow my pride and admit that my first impressions were not good, and not correct. All is well, my friends. Come to DI Chula Vista without fear.

]]> By: S http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2004/05/08/2004-05-08-05-00/#comment-59075 S Thu, 24 Jan 2008 23:54:14 +0000 /?p=2195#comment-59075 <p>DI is fabulous...if for no other reason than because it's so BIG. I even got a sideboard for my dining room that I absolutely adore. It's retro so people who come over either love it or hate it...but it's my baby. Best of all, I got it for $25. </p> <p>I agree with Jody. I'm sure being a No-Mo in the Beehive is as hard as being a Mo outside the Beehive. Mo or No-Mo, it can be hard to look at another human as a human...and not a type. </p> <p>Kudos to everyone everywhere who shops at places that help others and eco-friendly. Kudos to everyone everywhere who is nice to people.</p> DI is fabulous…if for no other reason than because it’s so BIG. I even got a sideboard for my dining room that I absolutely adore. It’s retro so people who come over either love it or hate it…but it’s my baby. Best of all, I got it for $25.

I agree with Jody. I’m sure being a No-Mo in the Beehive is as hard as being a Mo outside the Beehive. Mo or No-Mo, it can be hard to look at another human as a human…and not a type.

Kudos to everyone everywhere who shops at places that help others and eco-friendly. Kudos to everyone everywhere who is nice to people.

]]> By: Jody http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2004/05/08/2004-05-08-05-00/#comment-58740 Jody Wed, 23 Jan 2008 09:18:22 +0000 /?p=2195#comment-58740 <p>I LOVE DI. We only have one in Oregon, and it's not the best thrift store around, but the prices are great! I got a $200 Red Wool Coat for $6! </p> <p>Love this comment, "It’s hard being a No-Mo in the Beehive" Probably as hard as it is being a Mo outside the Beehive! ;-)</p> I LOVE DI. We only have one in Oregon, and it’s not the best thrift store around, but the prices are great! I got a $200 Red Wool Coat for $6!

Love this comment, “It’s hard being a No-Mo in the Beehive” Probably as hard as it is being a Mo outside the Beehive! ;-)

]]> By: Laura Moncur http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2004/05/08/2004-05-08-05-00/#comment-57631 Laura Moncur Wed, 16 Jan 2008 20:00:46 +0000 /?p=2195#comment-57631 <p>Elisabeth in L.A.,</p> <p>Here is a link to the D.I.s in California:</p> <p>http://www.providentliving.org/location/display/1,12568,2026-1-1-49716,00.html</p> <p>There is one in L.A. just for you!</p> <p>2720 East 11th St. Los Angeles, CA 90023</p> <p>Happy shopping!</p> <p>Laura</p> Elisabeth in L.A.,

Here is a link to the D.I.s in California:

http://www.providentliving.org/location/display/1,12568,2026-1-1-49716,00.html

There is one in L.A. just for you!

2720 East 11th St.
Los Angeles, CA 90023

Happy shopping!

Laura

]]> By: elisabeth in la http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2004/05/08/2004-05-08-05-00/#comment-57622 elisabeth in la Wed, 16 Jan 2008 17:12:55 +0000 /?p=2195#comment-57622 <p>I love your blog...it speaks volumes to me because I have lost about 35 pounds in the last year and I'm now in the the last ten pounds zone. I had never heard of DI before, in Los Angeles we have Council Thrift (a Jewish Womens' Charity), Out of the Closet (funds HIV support systems), Goodwill Industries, and The Salvation Army - I've shopped at all of them for the disposal and acquisition of my transitional wardrobe. Except for my forays to Target for undies, I dont even know if I will be able to shop retail ever again! $5 for a DKNY or Rafaella blouse and a mere tenner for a pair of Bruno Magli pumps is now a fact of life of for me - Your comments about getting used to the new size thing rings a bell too...Am I really a 12-14 now, just like I was in High School 40 years ago?!! With Beverly Hills and Malibu as the source of top notch cast-offs, the garment recycling scene here in LA is wonderful. Even though the thought of mall style retail is now repellant, I will probaly hit the upscale consignment shops once I hit my goal weight...that's where the couture designer gowns and suits for under a hundred are hanging out;)</p> I love your blog…it speaks volumes to me because I have lost about 35 pounds in the last year and I’m now in the the last ten pounds zone. I had never heard of DI before, in Los Angeles we have Council Thrift (a Jewish Womens’ Charity), Out of the Closet (funds HIV support systems), Goodwill Industries, and The Salvation Army – I’ve shopped at all of them for the disposal and acquisition of my transitional wardrobe. Except for my forays to Target for undies, I dont even know if I will be able to shop retail ever again! $5 for a DKNY or Rafaella blouse and a mere tenner for a pair of Bruno Magli pumps is now a fact of life of for me – Your comments about getting used to the new size thing rings a bell too…Am I really a 12-14 now, just like I was in High School 40 years ago?!! With Beverly Hills and Malibu as the source of top notch cast-offs, the garment recycling scene here in LA is wonderful. Even though the thought of mall style retail is now repellant, I will probaly hit the upscale consignment shops once I hit my goal weight…that’s where the couture designer gowns and suits for under a hundred are hanging out;)

]]> By: DilaT http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2004/05/08/2004-05-08-05-00/#comment-57113 DilaT Sat, 12 Jan 2008 18:55:13 +0000 /?p=2195#comment-57113 <p>We have some friends who are world travelers, and they have collected several things during their trips. They have been to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, England, Germany, Italy, Japan, The Phillipines, and several other places. They display lots of fine items in their home, and it is very fun to look around their house guessing where they acquired each of their treasures. One of the coolest things they have is an wall ornament with two gilded Indian elephants. I asked "did you get that on a trip to India?" "No" they responded "We got that at the DI in Provo for 6 bucks."</p> We have some friends who are world travelers, and they have collected several things during their trips. They have been to Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, England, Germany, Italy, Japan, The Phillipines, and several other places. They display lots of fine items in their home, and it is very fun to look around their house guessing where they acquired each of their treasures. One of the coolest things they have is an wall ornament with two gilded Indian elephants. I asked “did you get that on a trip to India?”
“No” they responded “We got that at the DI in Provo for 6 bucks.”

]]> By: Paulette http://laura.moncur.org/archives/2004/05/08/2004-05-08-05-00/#comment-56993 Paulette Sat, 12 Jan 2008 00:26:51 +0000 /?p=2195#comment-56993 <p>You are so right about DI. I happen to be a Mormon, but I'd shop there even if I weren't. In New Mexico all we had was Salvation Army and Goodwill. Both decent thrift shops, but I've never gotten the treasures I have here in Mesa AZ at the DI here. The prices are great and the stuff is not junk! And they keep the stores clean. Believe me this is thrift store central. There's one every other block. Don't forget the Goodwill 50% off Saturdays for great deals too. And BTW, I married a "Utah Mormon" and he's a prince. People everywhere no matter what religion can be intolerant.</p> You are so right about DI. I happen to be a Mormon, but I’d shop there even if I weren’t. In New Mexico all we had was Salvation Army and Goodwill. Both decent thrift shops, but I’ve never gotten the treasures I have here in Mesa AZ at the DI here. The prices are great and the stuff is not junk! And they keep the stores clean. Believe me this is thrift store central. There’s one every other block. Don’t forget the Goodwill 50% off Saturdays for great deals too.
And BTW, I married a “Utah Mormon” and he’s a prince.
People everywhere no matter what religion can be intolerant.

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