Well, I did a google search and this is what I got:
Baker's dozen means 13, instead of 12. The tale behind its origin is that a mediaeval law specified the weight of bread loaves, and any baker who supplied less to a customer was in for dire punishment. So bakers would include a thirteenth loaf with each dozen just to be safe.
So there you have it. In this anonymous donation of 13 cotton washcloths I couldn't help but think of that saying. As you can see there's quite a bit of size variations in this donation so, some will work for the younger set, and by color some will work for men, while others perfect for the ladies.
Cotton Washcloths have several uses, so these are always well appreciated by those who receive them.
Please keep up the good work, and if you didn't intend on this nice donation being anonymous, please sing out to me, either here on the blog via a comment...or use the contact form on this blog, or email me.
Many thanks!
**Edited to say this nice donation was from Amelia L, and was dropped off at my door.
**The counts on our progress bars are current.
All donations regardless of size and number are valued. All donations are appreciated. The Power of One is awesome, and when we work together The Power of One becomes The Power of Many.
Yes, I remember the saying a bakers dozen. Nice washcloths that Anonymous made.
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Sorry you have to join the old as dirt club with me Sue, since you remember the saying of bakers dozen, lol. Thanks for your visit, always appreciated.
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