Jonathan Last

Thanks
June 21st, 2011

By the way, for all of you ordering your Amazon stuff through this site–thank you.

It’s much appreciated.

(For those who don’t know what I’m talking about–I get a kick-back from Amazon for anything purchased using that little search box over on the right.)

Update: From Galley Friend P.G.:

You should note that anyone who uses Firefox or Chrome and uses AdBlock Plus will not see the Amazon box. They should make an exemption for this site in AdBlock Plus.

Thanks.

Galley Wife June 22, 2011 at 6:39 am

I’m pretty sure it’s mostly me. So, not really a kickback. I did figure out a way to get free shipping on diapers, though, so there’s that.

Scott June 22, 2011 at 11:30 am

Awesome.

SkinsFanPG June 22, 2011 at 12:25 pm

You should note that anyone who uses Firefox or Chrome and uses AdBlock Plus will not see the Amazon box. They should make an exemption for this site in AdBlock Plus.

tubbylover69 June 23, 2011 at 12:15 pm

If only there were a Costco box.

Galley Wife June 23, 2011 at 1:11 pm

I love you, TL69. Because as I scan this, I’m sitting in front of an economy-size box of goldfish crackers. Enough of them to fill the Georgia Aquarium. I’m thinking of banning JVL from his Costco field trips, except yesterday he brought home sixteen pounds of Hershey bars, all for the reasonable price of $6.99, so I’m letting the goldfish go.

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