So when you say "silver platter," do you mean expecting stores to just take your word for returns without proof? What specific situations are you thinking of where asking for a receipt is someone being irresponsible instead of just a normal policy?

Get it, shortening makes the flakiest crust.

Do you think the crow was after the shiny nails or just building material? Crows are smart like that, always grabbing interesting things. Makes you keep a closer eye on your stuff.

Trying that "sketch ideas together" thing too, and it really cut down on our confusing email chains.