We have enough computers around here that it wouldn't be an immediate emergency if one went belly up. Don't want any to, but it'sinevitable
that one will, when we don't want it to. (G)
Of course. Always.
Part of what I term as "the law of 'Go Figure'". (G)
The bits you don't want to conk out always seem to be the first ones
to go. That goes hand in hand with "who'd want that" at tag and estate sales.
It's often the first thing to be purchased.
It's around half an hour north on the highway, and a bit over anhour
in either east or west. South gets salt water in my engine intake.
Not good for our truck either, tho our salt water would be a bit warmer
than yours.
At least it's above freezing. Not by much, but above freezing.
Sometimes cosmetic fixes are the best we can manage.
True, some fast food outlets fancy themselves up but the food remains
the same stuff I wouldn't touch. After having a really good lobster roll from a food truck, I'll not go back to the McD's in Barre, VT for one.
I don't go in there for anything but the coffee. I've had lobster
rolls and can't be bothered to go back for seconds.
dadWe had a cat named Hoover for about a week. He was a stray my
coaxed indoors, and he vacuumed up food.
Sounds like he was in the need of some good food. Why did he onlystay
about a week?
He had to be put down; he was sick when he allowed himself to beforget
coaxed indoors. That may have been part of why he came in. I
what it was.
I see, hopefully he'd had a good life at some point.
He may have started life in a house, but ran away or something.
Unfixed tomcat and all.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 03-29-18 23:16 <=-
more regulated, and taken to the pound faster than stray cats... :)Even though most of the pit bulls I've ever come across were sweet and mild-mannered... properly trained and not abused, in other words... :)
Especially pit bull mixes for some reason.
Same here. They can be extremely protective if they think a family
member is threatened, but generally they're pretty mellow.
Although they might just be buying them at BJ's... ;)in Hartford CT that makes them for local retailers.I could probably find them locally made... there are Jamaican
restaurants around that might even make their own... :)
Quite likely.
Doubtful; we have lots of Jamaicans and any bunch buying factory made patties wouldn't be in business long.
Just have to try one sometime... ;)eaten one of those. Different spices of course.Of course... :) I had some Cornish pasties when I was visiting my
sister in the UK... They are tasty, too.. :)
That doesn't surprise me.
Around here it's easier to find Caribbean food than British. I can
get some of the canned goods, but not the freshly made stuff.
onesemergency if one went belly up. Don't want any to, but it'sinevitable
that one will, when we don't want it to. (G)
Of course. Always.
Part of what I term as "the law of 'Go Figure'". (G)
The bits you don't want to conk out always seem to be the first
That applies to most anything, including computers. I had a microwave
die on me the week before Rachel's wedding in 1997. We bought a
replacement the next day or so as I was not about to have a houseful of people and no working microwave.
estateto go. That goes hand in hand with "who'd want that" at tag and
sales.
It's often the first thing to be purchased.
One man's junk is another man's treasure.
At least it's above freezing. Not by much, but above freezing.
Hopefully you will be avoiding the next round that's to blow thru in the next day or so. Looks like we're done with snow for the year but still
have to worry about frost for a few more weeks.
I don't go in there for anything but the coffee. I've had lobster rolls and can't be bothered to go back for seconds.
I wanted to try the lobster roll, but not at Thruway prices.
I see, hopefully he'd had a good life at some point.
He may have started life in a house, but ran away or something.
Unfixed tomcat and all.
Possible, but you've had cats live much longer than that.
This one jumps in my chair and sits down so I'll brush her. She's learned to jump on my lap too, to get her nightly scratch. She has
not however learned to SIT in my lap.
Of the two new cats here, one is just learning the idea of sitting in a
lap, the other thinks it her due... :)
aroundon the (covered with stuff) bed in my computer room is fair game, and Spook regularly takes it over... ;)
Genie tries to take mine, and generally succeeds in walking all
my head. She sleeps elsewhere.
Cats in this household learn VERY quickly that pillows with heads on
them are off-limits... they are likely to be tossed off the bed unceremoniously...
Being aSince we'd spent longer at the shop, a quick lunch was in order.
cooler day, soup was good.
It snowed here. Snow. I'm now officially sick of Winter.
We might get some tonight/tomorrow morning. Forecasters have gone back
and forth on it, latest is, that there is a chance but that it won't
stick to much. Not so sunny south, actually rather wet today.
theThey may not sell for a ton, but I've bought containers just for
undamaged lid.
I've not done that yet. Noticed I've also got some rectangular MMs also, mostly good for dry storage.
You sent it up here; I went grocery shopping in the snow today. It didn't stick to the roads, but did make walking in the parking lot difficult at least for me.
We might be getting our share yet. Small farmer's market today (first
day of longer hours season) and it had fewer vendors than the typical
winter market day. Town's Dirt Day was cancelled as it would have been
more of a soupy mud.
me one there last year; it was loaded with lobster. The McD's one had maybe 1/5 (maybe less) of what this one had.
And a ton of mayo? My grocery store makes them sometimes and once
The McDs one did have may, not a ton but more than it should have. The Cousin's was lobster and butter on a roll.
ifgave away free samples. Mayo, hot dog rolls, and lobster. Edible,
you're desperate, but a waste of good shellfish.
Publix was demo-ing crab cakes today but they weren't ready when we came
in, and we didn't stick around long enough to get any. Just in for a
couple of things, and back out.
currentMy folks had indoor-outdoor cats live to about 18 years old. The
one is somewhere around 14; they adopted her from a shelter while we
were in HI.
Mine generally only made it to 15/16. Genie is about five now.
Jenny-cat, was, as near as we could figure, about 8 when we adopted her
out. Don't know how long she lived; she had health issues almost all her life.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-06-18 23:32 <=-
Same here. They can be extremely protective if they think a family member is threatened, but generally they're pretty mellow.A lot of the supposedly vicious breeds are only that because of training
or the lack thereof... that protective streak can be twisted into
something else....
Even my niece's 18-pound dog has one. His can be bribed with food, of course, but some can't.
Unless the ones available at BJ's are rather authentic... ;)I could probably find them locally made... there are Jamaican restaurants around that might even make their own... :)Although they might just be buying them at BJ's... ;)
Quite likely.
Doubtful; we have lots of Jamaicans and any bunch buying factory
made patties wouldn't be in business long.
If they're not Scott's from Hartford around here... ain't happening.
Around here it's easier to find Caribbean food than British. I canActually, it's the same here as well...
get some of the canned goods, but not the freshly made stuff.
We hit the Kosher aisle for some things, oddly.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-10-18 16:44 <=-
This one jumps in my chair and sits down so I'll brush her. She's learned to jump on my lap too, to get her nightly scratch. She hasOf the two new cats here, one is just learning the idea of sitting in a
not however learned to SIT in my lap.
lap, the other thinks it her due... :)
Genie hasn't done it again since her trip to the evil V-E-T, but
otherwise seems to have forgiven me.
on the (covered with stuff) bed in my computer room is fair game, and Spook regularly takes it over... ;)Cats in this household learn VERY quickly that pillows with heads on
Genie tries to take mine, and generally succeeds in walking all
around my head. She sleeps elsewhere.
them are off-limits... they are likely to be tossed off the bed unceremoniously...
Often my head hasn't hit it yet when she gets there, but she's learned
to move out of the way pretty quickly.
It snowed here. Snow. I'm now officially sick of Winter.
We might get some tonight/tomorrow morning. Forecasters have gone back
and forth on it, latest is, that there is a chance but that it won't
stick to much. Not so sunny south, actually rather wet today.
You may not have, but I got it for you. Nothing stuck, but even so.
The Easter Bunny at last report, wanted to beat up Old Man Winter.
They may not sell for a ton, but I've bought containers just forthe
undamaged lid.
I've not done that yet. Noticed I've also got some rectangular MMs also, mostly good for dry storage.
That's one I bought; my flour bin lid cracked and at 25 cents the
whole container was cheaper than ordering a lid.
You sent it up here; I went grocery shopping in the snow today. It didn't stick to the roads, but did make walking in the parking lot difficult at least for me.
We might be getting our share yet. Small farmer's market today (first
day of longer hours season) and it had fewer vendors than the typical
winter market day. Town's Dirt Day was cancelled as it would have been
more of a soupy mud.
We have more of a Mud Month, once things defrost.
The > Cousin's was lobster and butter on a roll.me one there last year; it was loaded with lobster. The McD's one had maybe 1/5 (maybe less) of what this one had.
And a ton of mayo? My grocery store makes them sometimes and once
The McDs one did have mayo, not a ton but more than it should have.
That sounds more like it.
gave away free samples. Mayo, hot dog rolls, and lobster. Edible,if
you're desperate, but a waste of good shellfish.
Publix was demo-ing crab cakes today but they weren't ready when we came
in, and we didn't stick around long enough to get any. Just in for a
couple of things, and back out.
Oh well. My grocery demos things two or three times a month.
My folks had indoor-outdoor cats live to about 18 years old. Thecurrent
one is somewhere around 14; they adopted her from a shelter while we
were in HI.
Mine generally only made it to 15/16. Genie is about five now.
Jenny-cat, was, as near as we could figure, about 8 when we adopted her
out. Don't know how long she lived; she had health issues almost all her life.
My friend's 17 year old cat goes for fluids every so often. His
mother is going to go on her final trip to the V-E-T pretty soon;
she's senile.
The McDs one did have mayo, not a ton but more than it should have.The > Cousin's was lobster and butter on a roll.
That sounds more like it.
Paid a pretty penny but it was worth every bite! (G)
Oh well. My grocery demos things two or three times a month.
Publix does their "Aprons" meal several times a week. Always on Friday afternoon and at some point Saturday for a couple of hours. They also
have other vendors giving away samples, usually on the week end. Other stores around here aren't as much into doing the demos or giving out
taste tidbits.
My friend's 17 year old cat goes for fluids every so often. His
mother is going to go on her final trip to the V-E-T pretty soon;
she's senile.
With dementia?
so.You may not have, but I got it for you. Nothing stuck, but even
The Easter Bunny at last report, wanted to beat up Old Man Winter.
I know, I've seen late April storms before. Had some mixed in with the
rain; Steve said he saw ice on the lawn the other day. Now predicting
we'll be in the 80s for a few days, then back to the low 60s by Monday.
also,I've not done that yet. Noticed I've also got some rectangular MMs
mostly good for dry storage.
That's one I bought; my flour bin lid cracked and at 25 cents the
whole container was cheaper than ordering a lid.
For sure! I've got a few with slightly damaged lids that should be
replaced, others with more damage, all to be sent in but not done so
yet. Wonder what they'll do with the German pieces. (G)
We have more of a Mud Month, once things defrost.
No surprise there. We've defrosted and now pollenated--it's everywhere!
I'm trying not to spend too much time outside.
ofEven my niece's 18-pound dog has one. His can be bribed with food,
course, but some can't.
If one is using the dog as a protective watch dog, one wouldn't really
want it to be too easily bribed, though... :) Unless it is a
supervised bribe, so that the dog knows that the new person is approved
by the management... ;)
happening.Doubtful; we have lots of Jamaicans and any bunch buying factory made patties wouldn't be in business long.Unless the ones available at BJ's are rather authentic... ;)
If they're not Scott's from Hartford around here... ain't
Nope... they're Caribbean Food Delights Frozen Jamaican Style Patties... Just looked at a coupon I clipped today... ;)
We hit the Kosher aisle for some things, oddly.
Are the British items Kosher, then...? We have a small section of
British items at our Wegmans, and about the same size (sometimes a
little larger around Passover) section of Kosher... :) The larger
stores probably make a bigger deal of the Kosher, being located in areas that are more heavily Jewish than our area.... :)
lap, the other thinks it her due... :)
Genie hasn't done it again since her trip to the evil V-E-T, but otherwise seems to have forgiven me.
All the more reason to limit the number of visits there... ;) She'll probably come round sooner or later... ;)
learnedCats in this household learn VERY quickly that pillows with heads on
them are off-limits... they are likely to be tossed off the bed unceremoniously...
Often my head hasn't hit it yet when she gets there, but she's
to move out of the way pretty quickly.
Or risk being the pillow....? (G)
The McDs one did have mayo, not a ton but more than it should have.The > Cousin's was lobster and butter on a roll.
That sounds more like it.
Paid a pretty penny but it was worth every bite! (G)
I wonder if a whole wheat roll would improve it or just be less
authentic.
Oh well. My grocery demos things two or three times a month.
Publix does their "Aprons" meal several times a week. Always on Friday afternoon and at some point Saturday for a couple of hours. They also
have other vendors giving away samples, usually on the week end. Other stores around here aren't as much into doing the demos or giving out
taste tidbits.
Most stores only do it on high traffic days. The exception is the
bakery in my Big Y. Sometimes they do samples on odd days, probably
of things they made too much of.
My friend's 17 year old cat goes for fluids every so often. His
mother is going to go on her final trip to the V-E-T pretty soon;
she's senile.
With dementia?
Or something. Can't find the catboxia, at least.
The Easter Bunny at last report, wanted to beat up Old Man Winter.
I know, I've seen late April storms before. Had some mixed in with the
rain; Steve said he saw ice on the lawn the other day. Now predicting
we'll be in the 80s for a few days, then back to the low 60s by Monday.
We had a hard frost a few days ago, it went into the 60s today, and it won't get out of the 30s on Sunday. The MS and my eardrums are NOT
happy.
I've not done that yet. Noticed I've also got some rectangular MMsalso,
mostly good for dry storage.
That's one I bought; my flour bin lid cracked and at 25 cents the
whole container was cheaper than ordering a lid.
For sure! I've got a few with slightly damaged lids that should be
replaced, others with more damage, all to be sent in but not done so
yet. Wonder what they'll do with the German pieces. (G)
Scratch their heads?
We have more of a Mud Month, once things defrost.
No surprise there. We've defrosted and now pollenated--it's everywhere!
I'm trying not to spend too much time outside.
Maple and spruce pollen are my killers.
Paid a pretty penny but it was worth every bite! (G)
I wonder if a whole wheat roll would improve it or just be less authentic.
It might not be as authentic but it would taste pretty good. Much better than a squishy white roll, IMO.
probablyMost stores only do it on high traffic days. The exception is the bakery in my Big Y. Sometimes they do samples on odd days,
of things they made too much of.
Sounds like it's an easy way to "recycle" something rather than tossing
it out. They might hit a winner and people will demand to see it in the display case.
soon;My friend's 17 year old cat goes for fluids every so often. His mother is going to go on her final trip to the V-E-T pretty
she's senile.
With dementia?
Or something. Can't find the catboxia, at least.
Jenny-cat had problems on that line and she wasn't that old. Early onset feline dementia?
Monday.rain; Steve said he saw ice on the lawn the other day. Now predicting we'll be in the 80s for a few days, then back to the low 60s by
itWe had a hard frost a few days ago, it went into the 60s today, and
won't get out of the 30s on Sunday. The MS and my eardrums are NOT happy.
We're into the low 80s today, will be again tomorrow but a front is
supposed to come thru tomorrow night. Monday & Tuesday temps are to be
in the low 60s.
For sure! I've got a few with slightly damaged lids that should be replaced, others with more damage, all to be sent in but not done so
yet. Wonder what they'll do with the German pieces. (G)
Scratch their heads?
Probably do some on line research. Some pieces are similar to what my
MIL got as trial products that (AFAIK), never made it into the product
line in the USA.
everywhere!No surprise there. We've defrosted and now pollenated--it's
I'm trying not to spend too much time outside.
Maple and spruce pollen are my killers.
Pine is the biggest nemisis areound here. Everybody drives a
yellow-green car for the latter part of March into late April and we're
all stuffy/sneezy/itchy eyed.
Paid a pretty penny but it was worth every bite! (G)
I wonder if a whole wheat roll would improve it or just be less authentic.
It might not be as authentic but it would taste pretty good. Much better than a squishy white roll, IMO.
Squishy white rolls aren't even food.
Most stores only do it on high traffic days. The exception is the bakery in my Big Y. Sometimes they do samples on odd days,probably
of things they made too much of.
Sounds like it's an easy way to "recycle" something rather than tossing
it out. They might hit a winner and people will demand to see it in the display case.
That's generally where it was.
soon;My friend's 17 year old cat goes for fluids every so often. His mother is going to go on her final trip to the V-E-T pretty
she's senile.
With dementia?
Or something. Can't find the catboxia, at least.
Jenny-cat had problems on that line and she wasn't that old. Early onset feline dementia?
Or a UTI.
We're into the low 80s today, will be again tomorrow but a front is
supposed to come thru tomorrow night. Monday & Tuesday temps are to be
in the low 60s.
It hit 70 here on Saturday and was sleeting on Sunday night.
For sure! I've got a few with slightly damaged lids that should be replaced, others with more damage, all to be sent in but not done so
yet. Wonder what they'll do with the German pieces. (G)
Scratch their heads?
Probably do some on line research. Some pieces are similar to what my
MIL got as trial products that (AFAIK), never made it into the product
line in the USA.
And then scratch their heads?
No surprise there. We've defrosted and now pollenated--it'severywhere!
I'm trying not to spend too much time outside.
Maple and spruce pollen are my killers.
Pine is the biggest nemisis areound here. Everybody drives a
yellow-green car for the latter part of March into late April and we're
all stuffy/sneezy/itchy eyed.
Doctors don't test for it here, but people know about it.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-13-18 23:25 <=-
Even my niece's 18-pound dog has one. His can be bribed with food,If one is using the dog as a protective watch dog, one wouldn't really
of course, but some can't.
want it to be too easily bribed, though... :) Unless it is a
supervised bribe, so that the dog knows that the new person is approved
by the management... ;)
Watch dogs have been hurt before by nefarious characters.
Nope... they're Caribbean Food Delights Frozen Jamaican Style Patties... Just looked at a coupon I clipped today... ;)Doubtful; we have lots of Jamaicans and any bunch buyingUnless the ones available at BJ's are rather authentic... ;)
factory made patties wouldn't be in business long.
If they're not Scott's from Hartford around here... ain't
happening.
Ewww. Nope. Not happening here.
We hit the Kosher aisle for some things, oddly.Are the British items Kosher, then...?
No, but some things popular in Britain are more available here as
Kosher specialty items. Some flavors of jam like currant are a prime example.
We have a small section of
British items at our Wegmans, and about the same size (sometimes a
little larger around Passover) section of Kosher... :) The larger
stores probably make a bigger deal of the Kosher, being located in areas that are more heavily Jewish than our area.... :)
My regular store has most of one aisle. There's a whole supermarket
down the street.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-13-18 23:44 <=-
lap, the other thinks it her due... :)All the more reason to limit the number of visits there... ;) She'll probably come round sooner or later... ;)
Genie hasn't done it again since her trip to the evil V-E-T, but otherwise seems to have forgiven me.
She's calmed down a lot and even jumps in my lap sometimes now. She's figured out that "lap" means "scratch" and "warm spot".
Cats in this household learn VERY quickly that pillows with heads onOr risk being the pillow....? (G)
them are off-limits... they are likely to be tossed off the bed unceremoniously...
Often my head hasn't hit it yet when she gets there, but she's
learned to move out of the way pretty quickly.
Pretty much.
She'sShe's calmed down a lot and even jumps in my lap sometimes now.
figured out that "lap" means "scratch" and "warm spot".
Smart kitty... ;)
Often my head hasn't hit it yet when she gets there, but she's learned to move out of the way pretty quickly.Or risk being the pillow....? (G)
Pretty much.
They do generally catch on eventually.... (G)
betterIt might not be as authentic but it would taste pretty good. Much
than a squishy white roll, IMO.
Squishy white rolls aren't even food.
They can be used to (carefully) mop up juices or sauce but don't have
too many other. Dr. David Rubin, in his book on nutrition, refers to
white breadstuffs as "balloon bread".
tossingSounds like it's an easy way to "recycle" something rather than
theit out. They might hit a winner and people will demand to see it in
display case.
That's generally where it was.
So by pulling it out and offering samples, people will know to ask for
it by name instead of '.............that stuff with pink icing". (G)
onsetOr something. Can't find the catboxia, at least.
Jenny-cat had problems on that line and she wasn't that old. Early
feline dementia?
Or a UTI.
No, as I recall, she tested negative for that. We think it was rooted in
the abuse she had when she was a kitten.
It hit 70 here on Saturday and was sleeting on Sunday night.
We were in the low 80s, before the front went thru Sunday night. We did
not get hit by any of the tornadoes that hit in/around Greensboro (a
couple of hours west of us). Tomorrow is supposed to be chilly again,
then in the low 80s Wednesday and back to the 60s on Thursday. Frost warnings out for tonight.
productyet. Wonder what they'll do with the German pieces. (G)
Scratch their heads?
Probably do some on line research. Some pieces are similar to what my
MIL got as trial products that (AFAIK), never made it into the
line in the USA.
And then scratch their heads?
Probably so. (G)
Doctors don't test for it here, but people know about it.
I think it's a "given" around here that most people have problems with
it. We didn't in Savannah; the coastal breezes kept it away from us.
approvedwant it to be too easily bribed, though... :) Unless it is a
supervised bribe, so that the dog knows that the new person is
Police dogs get bullet-proof vests in some departments. Which stinks.by the management... ;)
Watch dogs have been hurt before by nefarious characters.
That, too... :)
Patties...Nope... they're Caribbean Food Delights Frozen Jamaican Style
Just looked at a coupon I clipped today... ;)
Ewww. Nope. Not happening here.
Just as well you don't have them available, eh...?
primeWe hit the Kosher aisle for some things, oddly.Are the British items Kosher, then...?
No, but some things popular in Britain are more available here as Kosher specialty items. Some flavors of jam like currant are a
example.
Ah... that makes sense... :)
supermarketthat are more heavily Jewish than our area.... :)
My regular store has most of one aisle. There's a whole
down the street.
I'm sure that the makeup of the population around the store has
something to do with that... :) I think there still is a whole Kosher
store (maybe more) over on the east side of town where the population is heavily Jewish...
Squishy white rolls aren't even food.
They can be used to (carefully) mop up juices or sauce but don't have
too many other. Dr. David Rubin, in his book on nutrition, refers to
white breadstuffs as "balloon bread".
I refer to it as landfill bait. I'll use white bread burger rolls and
hot dog buns, but generally won't eat white bread with preservatives
in it.
Sounds like it's an easy way to "recycle" something rather thantossing
it out. They might hit a winner and people will demand to see it inthe
display case.
That's generally where it was.
So by pulling it out and offering samples, people will know to ask for
it by name instead of '.............that stuff with pink icing". (G)
Taste it once come back for more later is the thinking. It may well
work, and if not it at least doesn't waste food.
Or something. Can't find the catboxia, at least.
Jenny-cat had problems on that line and she wasn't that old. Earlyonset
feline dementia?
Or a UTI.
No, as I recall, she tested negative for that. We think it was rooted in
the abuse she had when she was a kitten.
Certainly possible. A friend's can find the box but choose not to,
as far as he can tell just to cheese off the humans.
It hit 70 here on Saturday and was sleeting on Sunday night.
We were in the low 80s, before the front went thru Sunday night. We did
not get hit by any of the tornadoes that hit in/around Greensboro (a
couple of hours west of us). Tomorrow is supposed to be chilly again,
then in the low 80s Wednesday and back to the 60s on Thursday. Frost warnings out for tonight.
I'm starting to feel like I'm living on a yo-yo.
yet. Wonder what they'll do with the German pieces. (G)
Scratch their heads?
Probably do some on line research. Some pieces are similar to what myproduct
MIL got as trial products that (AFAIK), never made it into the
line in the USA.
And then scratch their heads?
Probably so. (G)
It might be worth checking Ebay, maybe even German Ebay if you can
find a seller who ships to the US.
Doctors don't test for it here, but people know about it.
I think it's a "given" around here that most people have problems with
it. We didn't in Savannah; the coastal breezes kept it away from us.
Does pine pollen at least lead to pine nuts?
andI refer to it as landfill bait. I'll use white bread burger rolls
preservativeshot dog buns, but generally won't eat white bread with
in it.
It's not in our house either. Don't have any white rice, flour or sugar.
forSo by pulling it out and offering samples, people will know to ask
wellit by name instead of '.............that stuff with pink icing". (G)
Taste it once come back for more later is the thinking. It may
work, and if not it at least doesn't waste food.
Clears out the case for something new for people to try.
to,Certainly possible. A friend's can find the box but choose not
as far as he can tell just to cheese off the humans.
May have ended up getting him in more trouble than he figured tho. Took Jenny-cat to the vet--got some lamb and rice to try her on. Cat went on
a hunger strike, actually pushed the bowl away from her.
I'm starting to feel like I'm living on a yo-yo.
Same here. One lady at quilting the other day said that some city (Cleveland, I think) was marking the date as the ".......day of January" instead of April whatever it was. Feels more like January more than
April so far this month--it was 37 for the morning low today.
And then scratch their heads?
Probably so. (G)
It might be worth checking Ebay, maybe even German Ebay if you can
find a seller who ships to the US.
Son't know if it's really worth the time and effort.
Does pine pollen at least lead to pine nuts?
More like pine cones I think.
hot dog buns, but generally won't eat white bread withpreservatives
in it.
It's not in our house either. Don't have any white rice, flour or sugar.
I have all of the above. Can't bake without the latter two, and Mom
likes the former.
So by pulling it out and offering samples, people will know to askfor
it by name instead of '.............that stuff with pink icing". (G)
Taste it once come back for more later is the thinking. It maywell
work, and if not it at least doesn't waste food.
Clears out the case for something new for people to try.
Or at least clears old inventory.
Certainly possible. A friend's can find the box but choose notto,
as far as he can tell just to cheese off the humans.
May have ended up getting him in more trouble than he figured tho. Took Jenny-cat to the vet--got some lamb and rice to try her on. Cat went on
a hunger strike, actually pushed the bowl away from her.
Smart cat. I had one who loved lamb, and two more who wouldn't eat it.
instead of April whatever it was. Feels more like January more than
April so far this month--it was 37 for the morning low today.
Meanwhile, we're supposed to hit 80 next week, or at least get close.
I think we may be done with snow.
It might be worth checking Ebay, maybe even German Ebay if you can
find a seller who ships to the US.
Son't know if it's really worth the time and effort.
You never know; the darndest things turn up, and you weren't the only
ones stationed in Germany.
Does pine pollen at least lead to pine nuts?
More like pine cones I think.
Rats. Probably get them from China the same as us, and the Italians
too these days.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-19-18 18:04 <=-
She's calmed down a lot and even jumps in my lap sometimes now.Smart kitty... ;)
She's figured out that "lap" means "scratch" and "warm spot".
More like kitty who wants what she wants.
They do generally catch on eventually.... (G)Often my head hasn't hit it yet when she gets there, but she's learned to move out of the way pretty quickly.Or risk being the pillow....? (G)
Pretty much.
She figured out that it could get her more scratching, although she
hasn't figure out "wake the human up" yet ... thankfully.
sugar.It's not in our house either. Don't have any white rice, flour or
MomI have all of the above. Can't bake without the latter two, and
likes the former.
I can/do bake with other than white flour/sugar. Whole wheat pastry
flour, some gluten free flours from time to time and raw sugar have
worked well for me over the years. Since Steve and I both like brown
ice, that's the one we use.
that it does. We wer in Publix today around lunch time and
surprise--they were doing a cooking demo. They have a weekly recipe that gets demo-ed, I thought usually Fridays and week ends, but they were
also doing today. It was Thai beef with carrot-basil salad. Beef was
good but it was served on precooked (heat in the microwave) Uncle
Ben's jasmine rice. We declined the salad as it was loaded with
cilantro.
onJenny-cat to the vet--got some lamb and rice to try her on. Cat went
it.a hunger strike, actually pushed the bowl away from her.
Smart cat. I had one who loved lamb, and two more who wouldn't eat
Interestingly, Sam didn't care for the lamb and rice (dry) dog food. We bought a bag once, just as a change from the usual. He ate it, but not
as enthused as he was over his usual chow so we never got it again.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-20-18 00:03 <=-
want it to be too easily bribed, though... :) Unless it is aThat, too... :)
supervised bribe, so that the dog knows that the new person is
approved by the management... ;)
Watch dogs have been hurt before by nefarious characters.
Police dogs get bullet-proof vests in some departments. Which stinks.
Not the vests, but that they're needed.
Nope... they're Caribbean Food Delights Frozen Jamaican StyleJust as well you don't have them available, eh...?
Patties... Just looked at a coupon I clipped today... ;)
Ewww. Nope. Not happening here.
They wouldn't sell, so no point.
Ah... that makes sense... :)We hit the Kosher aisle for some things, oddly.Are the British items Kosher, then...?
No, but some things popular in Britain are more available here as Kosher specialty items. Some flavors of jam like currant are a
prime example.
A local store does carry some British items; I don't know if any of it ever sells, except to the same Jamaican crowd.
that are more heavily Jewish than our area.... :)I'm sure that the makeup of the population around the store has
My regular store has most of one aisle. There's a whole
supermarket down the street.
something to do with that... :) I think there still is a whole Kosher
store (maybe more) over on the east side of town where the population is heavily Jewish...
There are more than a few synagogues here, so the demand is there.
close.Meanwhile, we're supposed to hit 80 next week, or at least get
I think we may be done with snow.
Maybe so. We're supposed to get some low 80s next week but still have several more days of 60s and low 70s before then. Today is probably not
even going to get out of the 50s, with rain.
onlyYou never know; the darndest things turn up, and you weren't the
ones stationed in Germany.
True, but don't know how many people would have 80s era German
Tupperware still.
ItaliansMore like pine cones I think.
Rats. Probably get them from China the same as us, and the
too these days.
Southwest (AZ, NM) is a good source of pine nuts.
She's calmed down a lot and even jumps in my lap sometimes now. She's figured out that "lap" means "scratch" and "warm spot".Smart kitty... ;)
More like kitty who wants what she wants.
But has figured out how to get it... :)
They do generally catch on eventually.... (G)
She figured out that it could get her more scratching, although she hasn't figure out "wake the human up" yet ... thankfully.
When she first tries, ignore her... if you respond, other than to toss
her off and thereafter ignore, she'll just persist....
It's not in our house either. Don't have any white rice, flour orsugar.
I have all of the above. Can't bake without the latter two, andMom
likes the former.
I can/do bake with other than white flour/sugar. Whole wheat pastry
flour, some gluten free flours from time to time and raw sugar have
worked well for me over the years. Since Steve and I both like brown
rice, that's the one we use.
Some of the old recipes are finicky and don't work well with raw sugar
or whole wheat. Breads are a different story.
that it does. We wer in Publix today around lunch time and
surprise--they were doing a cooking demo. They have a weekly recipe that gets demo-ed, I thought usually Fridays and week ends, but they were
also doing today. It was Thai beef with carrot-basil salad. Beef was
good but it was served on precooked (heat in the microwave) Uncle
Ben's jasmine rice. We declined the salad as it was loaded with
cilantro.
Oh well; I'd have dived on it. The beef at least. Nuked prefab rice
is edible, but not desirable.
Jenny-cat to the vet--got some lamb and rice to try her on. Cat wenton
a hunger strike, actually pushed the bowl away from her.
Smart cat. I had one who loved lamb, and two more who wouldn't eatit.
Interestingly, Sam didn't care for the lamb and rice (dry) dog food. We bought a bag once, just as a change from the usual. He ate it, but not
as enthused as he was over his usual chow so we never got it again.
He wasn't used to it, so it tasted suspect.
I think we may be done with snow.
Maybe so. We're supposed to get some low 80s next week but still have several more days of 60s and low 70s before then. Today is probably not
even going to get out of the 50s, with rain.
Next week they're talking mid-80s. I wouldn't put it past Connecticut
to land in the 40s a week later.
You never know; the darndest things turn up, and you weren't theonly
ones stationed in Germany.
True, but don't know how many people would have 80s era German
Tupperware still.
You might be surprised. It does turn up.
More like pine cones I think.
Rats. Probably get them from China the same as us, and theItalians
too these days.
Southwest (AZ, NM) is a good source of pine nuts.
I wonder if the Italians have figured that out...if so there may be an invasion.
ConnecticutNext week they're talking mid-80s. I wouldn't put it past
to land in the 40s a week later.
They're saying upper 80s for a few days here, then into the 70s.
Tomorrow is supposed to be the low 60s for highs tho. It's also our
annual dessert auction to raise funds for youth camp day. I just
finished glazing a lemon pound cake--made with lemon greek yogurt, lemon extract and lemon peel. Glaze had lemon peel and lemon juice so it's a
lemon lover's delight. (G)
True, but don't know how many people would have 80s era German
Tupperware still.
You might be surprised. It does turn up.
I don't comb the internet that often to look for such things; maybe I
ought to.
anSouthwest (AZ, NM) is a good source of pine nuts.
I wonder if the Italians have figured that out...if so there may be
invasion.
Some may be on to the secret but certain Indian tribes make a yearly
ritual of gathering them. Don't know if Italians have joined them or
not.
Ewww. Nope. Not happening here.Just as well you don't have them available, eh...?
They wouldn't sell, so no point.
Oh, I'm sure someone would buy them... just not the Jamaicans... ;)
itKosher specialty items. Some flavors of jam like currant are a prime example.Ah... that makes sense... :)
A local store does carry some British items; I don't know if any of
Possibly, but I have a hunch it's there for the Caribbean ex-patever sells, except to the same Jamaican crowd.
There's probably others that buy some of it... :)
KosherI'm sure that the makeup of the population around the store has
something to do with that... :) I think there still is a whole
isstore (maybe more) over on the east side of town where the population
heavily Jewish...
There are more than a few synagogues here, so the demand is there.
Exactly... most (if not all) the synagogues are over on the east side of town here....
sugarI can/do bake with other than white flour/sugar. Whole wheat pastry flour, some gluten free flours from time to time and raw sugar have worked well for me over the years. Since Steve and I both like brown rice, that's the one we use.
Some of the old recipes are finicky and don't work well with raw
or whole wheat. Breads are a different story.
I've not had any problems with the sugar or flour. We use whole wheat
pastry flour for most all of our baking, and a finer raw sugar than the turbinado I've seen on some shelves. I use that when I want the coarser sugar.
riceBen's jasmine rice. We declined the salad as it was loaded with
cilantro.
Oh well; I'd have dived on it. The beef at least. Nuked prefab
is edible, but not desirable.
It was good, but could use some of our tweaks to make it better. Nice
kick to it, but not a blow the doors off kick.
WeInterestingly, Sam didn't care for the lamb and rice (dry) dog food.
notbought a bag once, just as a change from the usual. He ate it, but
as enthused as he was over his usual chow so we never got it again.
He wasn't used to it, so it tasted suspect.
He ate all sorts of other odd things.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-27-18 23:10 <=-
But has figured out how to get it... :)She's calmed down a lot and even jumps in my lap sometimes now. She's figured out that "lap" means "scratch" and "warm spot".Smart kitty... ;)
More like kitty who wants what she wants.
Darned tootin'. She likes warm spots, food, and someone to play with.
They do generally catch on eventually.... (G)When she first tries, ignore her... if you respond, other than to toss
She figured out that it could get her more scratching, although she hasn't figure out "wake the human up" yet ... thankfully.
her off and thereafter ignore, she'll just persist....
So far she's only figured out plopping on the human and interfering
with her breathing. Sorry cat, no sleeping on the lungs for you.
They're saying upper 80s for a few days here, then into the 70s.
Tomorrow is supposed to be the low 60s for highs tho. It's also our
annual dessert auction to raise funds for youth camp day. I just
finished glazing a lemon pound cake--made with lemon greek yogurt, lemon extract and lemon peel. Glaze had lemon peel and lemon juice so it's a
lemon lover's delight. (G)
Otherwise known as dinner! It's going to get into the 80s for a few
days here too.
True, but don't know how many people would have 80s era German
Tupperware still.
You might be surprised. It does turn up.
I don't comb the internet that often to look for such things; maybe I
ought to.
It could pay off. Ebay for example will let you create a specialized search and save it. Their computers will then notify you if matching items crop up. Sometimes their idea of matches and mine leave
something to be desired, but it's a start.
Southwest (AZ, NM) is a good source of pine nuts.
I wonder if the Italians have figured that out...if so there may bean
invasion.
Some may be on to the secret but certain Indian tribes make a yearly
ritual of gathering them. Don't know if Italians have joined them or
not.
It wouldn't surprise me!
I've not had any problems with the sugar or flour. We use whole wheat
pastry flour for most all of our baking, and a finer raw sugar than the turbinado I've seen on some shelves. I use that when I want the coarser sugar.
I've never seen the finer stuff, but then I've never really looked.
Ben's jasmine rice. We declined the salad as it was loaded with
cilantro.
Oh well; I'd have dived on it. The beef at least. Nuked prefabrice
is edible, but not desirable.
It was good, but could use some of our tweaks to make it better. Nice
kick to it, but not a blow the doors off kick.
Some days that door-blowing is part of a food's appeal.
Interestingly, Sam didn't care for the lamb and rice (dry) dog food.We
bought a bag once, just as a change from the usual. He ate it, butnot
as enthused as he was over his usual chow so we never got it again.
He wasn't used to it, so it tasted suspect.
He ate all sorts of other odd things.
Yeah well. Those weren't dog food. Forbidden fruit and all that.
aextract and lemon peel. Glaze had lemon peel and lemon juice so it's
fewlemon lover's delight. (G)
Otherwise known as dinner! It's going to get into the 80s for a
days here too.
About half of it was gone in trades/samples to other people, the rest
went home with the lady that bought it. She said she's a lemon lover;
I'll get her opinion on Sunday.
specializedIt could pay off. Ebay for example will let you create a
matchingsearch and save it. Their computers will then notify you if
items crop up. Sometimes their idea of matches and mine leave something to be desired, but it's a start.
Ebay turns it into a Stephen project. (G)
Some may be on to the secret but certain Indian tribes make a yearly ritual of gathering them. Don't know if Italians have joined them or
not.
It wouldn't surprise me!
Same here.
I've never seen the finer stuff, but then I've never really looked.
IIRC, it's put out by FLorida Crystals--comes in a 2 poound plastic jug
with a green top.
It was good, but could use some of our tweaks to make it better. Nice kick to it, but not a blow the doors off kick.
Some days that door-blowing is part of a food's appeal.
I'd rather taste my food than be blown away by it. (G)
again.as enthused as he was over his usual chow so we never got it
He wasn't used to it, so it tasted suspect.
He ate all sorts of other odd things.
Yeah well. Those weren't dog food. Forbidden fruit and all that.
More like forbidden chocolate chip cookies. (G)
with.More like kitty who wants what she wants.But has figured out how to get it... :)
Darned tootin'. She likes warm spots, food, and someone to play
Sounds like a cat... (G)Well, she does have that reputation.
her off and thereafter ignore, she'll just persist....
So far she's only figured out plopping on the human and interfering with her breathing. Sorry cat, no sleeping on the lungs for you.
Some things one just has to take a hard line on... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-01-18 00:03 <=-
Oh, I'm sure someone would buy them... just not the Jamaicans... ;)Ewww. Nope. Not happening here.Just as well you don't have them available, eh...?
They wouldn't sell, so no point.
Not the locals either; we've had the good stuff.
There's probably others that buy some of it... :)Kosher specialty items. Some flavors of jam like currantAh... that makes sense... :)
are a prime example.
A local store does carry some British items; I don't know if
any of it ever sells, except to the same Jamaican crowd.
Possibly, but I have a hunch it's there for the Caribbean ex-pat population.
I'm sure that the makeup of the population around the store hasExactly... most (if not all) the synagogues are over on the east side
something to do with that... :) I think there still is a whole
Kosher store (maybe more) over on the east side of town where the population is heavily Jewish...
There are more than a few synagogues here, so the demand is there.
of town here....
They're in assorted locations here. One in my town closed down, and I think the Orthodox one near my house is going away too.
About half of it was gone in trades/samples to other people, the rest
went home with the lady that bought it. She said she's a lemon lover;
I'll get her opinion on Sunday.
It'll be gone by Sunday if my guess is correct.
search and save it. Their computers will then notify you ifmatching
items crop up. Sometimes their idea of matches and mine leave something to be desired, but it's a start.
Ebay turns it into a Stephen project. (G)
Oh Ste-phen.....
Some may be on to the secret but certain Indian tribes make a yearly ritual of gathering them. Don't know if Italians have joined them or
not.
It wouldn't surprise me!
Same here.
Italian cooks have been known to do crazier things to get the proper ingredients. Flying 5000 miles wouldn't even rate.
I've never seen the finer stuff, but then I've never really looked.
IIRC, it's put out by FLorida Crystals--comes in a 2 poound plastic jug
with a green top.
I've never seen that brand in a jug, just a sack.
It was good, but could use some of our tweaks to make it better. Nice kick to it, but not a blow the doors off kick.
Some days that door-blowing is part of a food's appeal.
I'd rather taste my food than be blown away by it. (G)
If it's turnips or lima beans, blown away can be preferable.
again.as enthused as he was over his usual chow so we never got it
He wasn't used to it, so it tasted suspect.
He ate all sorts of other odd things.
Yeah well. Those weren't dog food. Forbidden fruit and all that.
More like forbidden chocolate chip cookies. (G)
More to the point. Not to mention potato chips, pretzels, oatmeal raisin.....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-04-18 22:47 <=-
Sounds like a cat... (G)More like kitty who wants what she wants.But has figured out how to get it... :)
Darned tootin'. She likes warm spots, food, and someone to play
with.
Well, she does have that reputation.
her off and thereafter ignore, she'll just persist....Some things one just has to take a hard line on... :)
So far she's only figured out plopping on the human and interfering with her breathing. Sorry cat, no sleeping on the lungs for you.
She also thinks balls of yarn are evil killer mice, and plastic bags
might be edible. She's a strange cat.
About half of it was gone in trades/samples to other people, the rest went home with the lady that bought it. She said she's a lemon lover; I'll get her opinion on Sunday.
It'll be gone by Sunday if my guess is correct.
It was probably gone by mid week. (G)
Ebay turns it into a Stephen project. (G)
Oh Ste-phen.....
I did find a T'ware site last night but didn't haul out my stash to
start the process. Maybe when we get back from the trip.
properItalian cooks have been known to do crazier things to get the
ingredients. Flying 5000 miles wouldn't even rate.
More time and money to throw away than I have.
jugIIRC, it's put out by FLorida Crystals--comes in a 2 poound plastic
with a green top.
I've never seen that brand in a jug, just a sack.
Maybe it's our area?
I'd rather taste my food than be blown away by it. (G)
If it's turnips or lima beans, blown away can be preferable.
Blowin' in the wind!
that.Yeah well. Those weren't dog food. Forbidden fruit and all
More like forbidden chocolate chip cookies. (G)
More to the point. Not to mention potato chips, pretzels, oatmeal raisin.....
Actually some veggies and peanut butter too.
interferingher off and thereafter ignore, she'll just persist....
So far she's only figured out plopping on the human and
with her breathing. Sorry cat, no sleeping on the lungs for you.Some things one just has to take a hard line on... :)
She also thinks balls of yarn are evil killer mice, and plastic bags might be edible. She's a strange cat.
They all are... just in different ways... ;)
About half of it was gone in trades/samples to other people, the rest went home with the lady that bought it. She said she's a lemon lover; I'll get her opinion on Sunday.
It'll be gone by Sunday if my guess is correct.
It was probably gone by mid week. (G)
And the pan licked.
Ebay turns it into a Stephen project. (G)
Oh Ste-phen.....
I did find a T'ware site last night but didn't haul out my stash to
start the process. Maybe when we get back from the trip.
Good idea.
Italian cooks have been known to do crazier things to get theproper
ingredients. Flying 5000 miles wouldn't even rate.
More time and money to throw away than I have.
Me too, but if it's the right stuff and they can ship it home....
IIRC, it's put out by FLorida Crystals--comes in a 2 pound plasticjug
with a green top.
I've never seen that brand in a jug, just a sack.
Maybe it's our area?
The jugs might be. The brand is regional however.
I'd rather taste my food than be blown away by it. (G)
If it's turnips or lima beans, blown away can be preferable.
Blowin' in the wind!
Well they are beans after all!
that.Yeah well. Those weren't dog food. Forbidden fruit and all
More like forbidden chocolate chip cookies. (G)
More to the point. Not to mention potato chips, pretzels, oatmeal raisin.....
Actually some veggies and peanut butter too.
But he was supposed to eat those.
It was probably gone by mid week. (G)
And the pan licked.
In this case, a plate. But, yes, it did go fast. Speaking of pan
licking, I made a fresh strawberry pie yesterday, had some for dessert
after supper. I happened to look over at Steve--saw him licking his
plate. Yes, it's that good. (G)
Italian cooks have been known to do crazier things to get theproper
ingredients. Flying 5000 miles wouldn't even rate.
More time and money to throw away than I have.
Me too, but if it's the right stuff and they can ship it home....
Then, it's their nickel/lira/euro.
Maybe it's our area?
The jugs might be. The brand is regional however.
I'll re-use the jugs for other things, especially when I buy bulk goods. It's a good size for various odds and ends, also holds a good amount of sugar.
oatmealMore like forbidden chocolate chip cookies. (G)
More to the point. Not to mention potato chips, pretzels,
raisin.....
Actually some veggies and peanut butter too.
But he was supposed to eat those.
No, he was supposed to eat his dog food. Actually, we did put his
heartworm pill in peanut butter sometimes to get him to eat it, so yes,
he was supposed to, at times, eat pb.
And the pan licked.
In this case, a plate. But, yes, it did go fast. Speaking of pan
licking, I made a fresh strawberry pie yesterday, had some for dessert
after supper. I happened to look over at Steve--saw him licking his
plate. Yes, it's that good. (G)
Sounds good to me too. I'm not a berry freak, generally, but any old
pie in a storm.
Italian cooks have been known to do crazier things to get theproper
ingredients. Flying 5000 miles wouldn't even rate.
More time and money to throw away than I have.
Me too, but if it's the right stuff and they can ship it home....
Then, it's their nickel/lira/euro.
And their happy clients/mother/spouse.
I'll re-use the jugs for other things, especially when I buy bulk goods. It's a good size for various odds and ends, also holds a good amount of sugar.
Old wooden thread spools? They've become collectible.
More like forbidden chocolate chip cookies. (G)
oatmealMore to the point. Not to mention potato chips, pretzels,
raisin.....
Actually some veggies and peanut butter too.
But he was supposed to eat those.
No, he was supposed to eat his dog food. Actually, we did put his
heartworm pill in peanut butter sometimes to get him to eat it, so yes,
he was supposed to, at times, eat pb.
But not jelly - not that it would have stopped him. And better him
than you!
goods.I'll re-use the jugs for other things, especially when I buy bulk
ofIt's a good size for various odds and ends, also holds a good amount
sugar.
Old wooden thread spools? They've become collectible.
It would hold them, and I do have a few floating around. But, an old
Mason jar would be more in type than a plastic jug.
yes,No, he was supposed to eat his dog food. Actually, we did put his heartworm pill in peanut butter sometimes to get him to eat it, so
he was supposed to, at times, eat pb.
But not jelly - not that it would have stopped him. And better him than you!
Very little stopped him; he ate some things that I wouldn't.
oldSounds good to me too. I'm not a berry freak, generally, but any
pie in a storm.
This is one his mom gave me the recipe for, before Steve and I got
married. It has been a spring time favorite of ours ever since. (G)
home....ingredients. Flying 5000 miles wouldn't even rate.
More time and money to throw away than I have.
Me too, but if it's the right stuff and they can ship it
Then, it's their nickel/lira/euro.
And their happy clients/mother/spouse.
Exactly!
It's a good size for various odds and ends, also holds a good amountof
sugar.
Old wooden thread spools? They've become collectible.
It would hold them, and I do have a few floating around. But, an old
Mason jar would be more in type than a plastic jug.
The colored ones with the tin lids are worth money now. The rest...
are best used to hold the thread spools.
No, he was supposed to eat his dog food. Actually, we did put his heartworm pill in peanut butter sometimes to get him to eat it, soyes,
he was supposed to, at times, eat pb.
But not jelly - not that it would have stopped him. And better him than you!
Very little stopped him; he ate some things that I wouldn't.
Dogs eat some things best buried.
Sounds good to me too. I'm not a berry freak, generally, but anyold
pie in a storm.
This is one his mom gave me the recipe for, before Steve and I got
married. It has been a spring time favorite of ours ever since. (G)
That'll do it - it's Mom's.
ingredients. Flying 5000 miles wouldn't even rate.
More time and money to throw away than I have.
home....Me too, but if it's the right stuff and they can ship it
Then, it's their nickel/lira/euro.
And their happy clients/mother/spouse.
Exactly!
Or better yet for an Italian gentleman, a happy Nonna/Nonni. Gotta
keep Grandma happy.
rest...It would hold them, and I do have a few floating around. But, an old Mason jar would be more in type than a plastic jug.
The colored ones with the tin lids are worth money now. The
are best used to hold the thread spools.
Colored Mason jars? I'd rather have clear, especially if there's thread
on the spools.
himBut not jelly - not that it would have stopped him. And better
than you!
Very little stopped him; he ate some things that I wouldn't.
Dogs eat some things best buried.
Most do but Sam was an indoor dog so didn't have the chance to do that.
We had a small back yard that he was able to run around some. Don't
think he was interested in the plums from the tree we had back there. I
did make jam/preserves from them a couple of times.
old
pie in a storm.
This is one his mom gave me the recipe for, before Steve and I got married. It has been a spring time favorite of ours ever since. (G)
That'll do it - it's Mom's.
Doubt many people would turn it down. (G)
Or better yet for an Italian gentleman, a happy Nonna/Nonni. Gotta keep Grandma happy.
Got that right!
It would hold them, and I do have a few floating around. But, an old Mason jar would be more in type than a plastic jug.
The colored ones with the tin lids are worth money now. Therest...
are best used to hold the thread spools.
Colored Mason jars? I'd rather have clear, especially if there's thread
on the spools.
The blue ones are generally worth more money to collectors, but those
of us who use them prefer the clear ones.
Dogs eat some things best buried.
Most do but Sam was an indoor dog so didn't have the chance to do that.
We had a small back yard that he was able to run around some. Don't
think he was interested in the plums from the tree we had back there. I
did make jam/preserves from them a couple of times.
He'd have eaten that for certain, especially if he saw you eat it.
This is one his mom gave me the recipe for, before Steve and I got married. It has been a spring time favorite of ours ever since. (G)
That'll do it - it's Mom's.
Doubt many people would turn it down. (G)
I did turn down a recipe box at an estate sale recently. Or rather,
never asked if it was for sale. They weren't my style, and the last
thing I need is more random bits.
Or better yet for an Italian gentleman, a happy Nonna/Nonni. Gotta keep Grandma happy.
Got that right!
Forget happy wife, happy grandma!
Mason jar would be more in type than a plastic jug.thread
The colored ones with the tin lids are worth money now. Therest...
are best used to hold the thread spools.
Colored Mason jars? I'd rather have clear, especially if there's
thoseon the spools.
The blue ones are generally worth more money to collectors, but
of us who use them prefer the clear ones.
Only Mason jars I collect are ones that I use for canning. (G) BTW, did
you know in the "Funky Winkerbean" comic strip there's a movie star character named Mason Jarr?
did make jam/preserves from them a couple of times.
He'd have eaten that for certain, especially if he saw you eat it.
Possible, but we never knew what he would turn up his nose at or gobble down. Some things we thought he'd never eat, he did and other things we thought he'd eat, he didn't.
That'll do it - it's Mom's.
Doubt many people would turn it down. (G)
There was a restaurant on Oahu that featured strawberry pie every year, around late March into May or so. They used a cookie crust; I use a
pastry one. Theirs was good but ours is better. (G)
never asked if it was for sale. They weren't my style, and the last thing I need is more random bits.
Did it have recipies in it? Those might have been the family favorites.
I've got a box, cook books, and clipping/print outs that I need to go
thru. Steve has some of our favorites on MM or Gourmet but don't know if he's done that pie yet.
keep Grandma happy.
Got that right!
Forget happy wife, happy grandma!
If Grandma is the wife, double reason to keep her happy. (G)
Colored Mason jars? I'd rather have clear, especially if there'sthread
on the spools.
The blue ones are generally worth more money to collectors, butthose
of us who use them prefer the clear ones.
Only Mason jars I collect are ones that I use for canning. (G) BTW, did
you know in the "Funky Winkerbean" comic strip there's a movie star character named Mason Jarr?
I missed that one, but then I haven't seen that comic since 1980- something.
did make jam/preserves from them a couple of times.
He'd have eaten that for certain, especially if he saw you eat it.
Possible, but we never knew what he would turn up his nose at or gobble down. Some things we thought he'd never eat, he did and other things we thought he'd eat, he didn't.
Generally a dog will eat anything he sees a pack member, i.e. his
humans, consume. Not always though, apparently.
There was a restaurant on Oahu that featured strawberry pie every year, around late March into May or so. They used a cookie crust; I use a
pastry one. Theirs was good but ours is better. (G)
Well duh, it's Mom's.
never asked if it was for sale. They weren't my style, and the last thing I need is more random bits.
Did it have recipies in it? Those might have been the family favorites.
I've got a box, cook books, and clipping/print outs that I need to go
thru. Steve has some of our favorites on MM or Gourmet but don't know if he's done that pie yet.
Yep. Hand written ones and a few printed ones too. I have more than
I know what to do with already, and so left them.
keep Grandma happy.
Got that right!
Forget happy wife, happy grandma!
If Grandma is the wife, double reason to keep her happy. (G)
Darned tootin'; an unhappy Gramdma can un-happy more than one
generation.
Only Mason jars I collect are ones that I use for canning. (G) BTW, did you know in the "Funky Winkerbean" comic strip there's a movie star character named Mason Jarr?
I missed that one, but then I haven't seen that comic since 1980- something.
You can see it on line. I think I started reading it when we moved to
WF; don't recall other newspapers carrying it.
Generally a dog will eat anything he sees a pack member, i.e. his humans, consume. Not always though, apparently.
Especially since we have dissimilar tastes for some foods. (G)
around late March into May or so. They used a cookie crust; I use a pastry one. Theirs was good but ours is better. (G)
Well duh, it's Mom's.
And now mine. I don't use the suggested red food coloring in mine,
however.
ifI've got a box, cook books, and clipping/print outs that I need to go thru. Steve has some of our favorites on MM or Gourmet but don't know
thanhe's done that pie yet.
Yep. Hand written ones and a few printed ones too. I have more
I know what to do with already, and so left them.
Some family member fell down on the job--should have checked the box for family favorites before it went on the sale table.
Only Mason jars I collect are ones that I use for canning. (G) BTW, did you know in the "Funky Winkerbean" comic strip there's a movie star character named Mason Jarr?
I missed that one, but then I haven't seen that comic since 1980- something.
You can see it on line. I think I started reading it when we moved to
WF; don't recall other newspapers carrying it.
It used to be here; it may still be for all I'd know.
Generally a dog will eat anything he sees a pack member, i.e. his humans, consume. Not always though, apparently.
Especially since we have dissimilar tastes for some foods. (G)
Onions. Dogs may eat garlic, but not onions.
Well duh, it's Mom's.
And now mine. I don't use the suggested red food coloring in mine,
however.
Why bother? I wouldn't either.
I've got a box, cook books, and clipping/print outs that I need to go thru. Steve has some of our favorites on MM or Gourmet but don't knowif
he's done that pie yet.
Yep. Hand written ones and a few printed ones too. I have morethan
I know what to do with already, and so left them.
Some family member fell down on the job--should have checked the box for family favorites before it went on the sale table.
Maybe they did, and these were what was left.
And now mine. I don't use the suggested red food coloring in mine, however.
Why bother? I wouldn't either.
Doesn't add anything to it and the coloring isn't healthy anyway so why bother. I had some paste colors a while ago but I think I passed them on
a while ago. I used to do some cake decorating--pastes gave more intense coloring without diluting the frosting.
forYep. Hand written ones and a few printed ones too. I have morethan
I know what to do with already, and so left them.
Some family member fell down on the job--should have checked the box
family favorites before it went on the sale table.
Maybe they did, and these were what was left.
That's possible, mom (or grandmom) may have had some duds she never
cleaned out, in hopes that tastes might change.
You can see it on line. I think I started reading it when we moved to
WF; don't recall other newspapers carrying it.
It used to be here; it may still be for all I'd know.
They've done a couple of time leaps as I understand--looked at the web
site a few years ago. Not my all time favorite, "Peanuts" takes that
honor, but still beats the soap operas or shoot 'em ups/sci-fi. "For
Better or For Worse" was also a favorite; haven't seen too many of the alternate story line they started a while ago.
Especially since we have dissimilar tastes for some foods. (G)
Onions. Dogs may eat garlic, but not onions.
Don't remember what Sam's taste was on that line but he ate quite a bit
of human foods, good for him or not.
And now mine. I don't use the suggested red food coloring in mine, however.
Why bother? I wouldn't either.
Doesn't add anything to it and the coloring isn't healthy anyway so why bother. I had some paste colors a while ago but I think I passed them on
a while ago. I used to do some cake decorating--pastes gave more intense coloring without diluting the frosting.
I've used them in the past, but it's been a while since I decorated anything.
Yep. Hand written ones and a few printed ones too. I have morethan
I know what to do with already, and so left them.
Some family member fell down on the job--should have checked the boxfor
family favorites before it went on the sale table.
Maybe they did, and these were what was left.
That's possible, mom (or grandmom) may have had some duds she never
cleaned out, in hopes that tastes might change.
Theirs or the recipe's. We have some Mom made once 40 years ago and
then never again. So who knows. I found one of them in a Jewish
house once, years ago. Took it to the supermarket with me and gifted
it to one of the ladies on staff, who was very happy to get it.
They've done a couple of time leaps as I understand--looked at the web
site a few years ago. Not my all time favorite, "Peanuts" takes that
honor, but still beats the soap operas or shoot 'em ups/sci-fi. "For
Better or For Worse" was also a favorite; haven't seen too many of the alternate story line they started a while ago.
Here they're moving Dilbert from the business section back to the
comic page where he belongs. Finally.
Especially since we have dissimilar tastes for some foods. (G)
Onions. Dogs may eat garlic, but not onions.
Don't remember what Sam's taste was on that line but he ate quite a bit
of human foods, good for him or not.
Well duh. Dogs eat other dogs' poop; a dog who does that will even
eat fluffer nutters.
whyDoesn't add anything to it and the coloring isn't healthy anyway so
onbother. I had some paste colors a while ago but I think I passed them
intensea while ago. I used to do some cake decorating--pastes gave more
coloring without diluting the frosting.
I've used them in the past, but it's been a while since I decorated anything.
Same here. I have a few basic tips and such like so that I can do a cake
(or otherwise) if I want to. It takes a lot out of my wrists and elbows
tho so I won't take on any really fancy projects.
giftedthen never again. So who knows. I found one of them in a Jewish house once, years ago. Took it to the supermarket with me and
it to one of the ladies on staff, who was very happy to get it.
Finding something like that and gifting it to the right person is a real treasure. It's knowing the person, and getting just the right, in this
case, recipe box, or whatever, is a gift in itself.
thesite a few years ago. Not my all time favorite, "Peanuts" takes that honor, but still beats the soap operas or shoot 'em ups/sci-fi. "For Better or For Worse" was also a favorite; haven't seen too many of
alternate story line they started a while ago.
Here they're moving Dilbert from the business section back to the
comic page where he belongs. Finally.
He's been on the comics page in the N&O since we've been in WF. They
used to run daily Doonsebury's on the editorial pages, still do the
Sunday ones. Dropped th daily when they went into re-runs.
Well duh. Dogs eat other dogs' poop; a dog who does that will even
eat fluffer nutters.
And "glue" his mouth shut for a bit. Might be good to feed a dog that
barks a lot one of them. (G)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Ruth Haffly <=-
I'm still getting Peanuts reruns too, weird but true.
Well duh. Dogs eat other dogs' poop; a dog who does that will even
eat fluffer nutters.
a while ago. I used to do some cake decorating--pastes gave moreintense
coloring without diluting the frosting.
I've used them in the past, but it's been a while since I decorated anything.
Same here. I have a few basic tips and such like so that I can do a cake
(or otherwise) if I want to. It takes a lot out of my wrists and elbows
tho so I won't take on any really fancy projects.
I just don't get that far. Fancy cakes just look good; the icing
tastes lousy.
then never again. So who knows. I found one of them in a Jewish house once, years ago. Took it to the supermarket with me andgifted
it to one of the ladies on staff, who was very happy to get it.
Finding something like that and gifting it to the right person is a real treasure. It's knowing the person, and getting just the right, in this
case, recipe box, or whatever, is a gift in itself.
God does that to me on a regular basis. I seem to be the Office in
Charge of Rehoming Junque.(LOL)
Here they're moving Dilbert from the business section back to the
comic page where he belongs. Finally.
He's been on the comics page in the N&O since we've been in WF. They
used to run daily Doonsebury's on the editorial pages, still do the
Sunday ones. Dropped th daily when they went into re-runs.
I'm still getting Peanuts reruns too, weird but true.
Well duh. Dogs eat other dogs' poop; a dog who does that will even
eat fluffer nutters.
And "glue" his mouth shut for a bit. Might be good to feed a dog that
barks a lot one of them. (G)
He might bark for more!
evenI'm still getting Peanuts reruns too, weird but true.
Well duh. Dogs eat other dogs' poop; a dog who does that will
eat fluffer nutters.
I'm getting, almost daily since the guy was sometimes erratic, Dr. Fun cartoons
from 1994, by choice. Here's one of my favorites: www.ibiblio.org/Dave/Dr-Fun/df9401/df940128.jpg
Ya gotta realize that at the time the wife and I had 2 70-90lb dogs, and a cat.
decoratedI've used them in the past, but it's been a while since I
cakeanything.
Same here. I have a few basic tips and such like so that I can do a
elbows(or otherwise) if I want to. It takes a lot out of my wrists and
tho so I won't take on any really fancy projects.
I just don't get that far. Fancy cakes just look good; the icing tastes lousy.
Whopped cream icings taste better than "butter cream" made with
shortening. But, you can't decorate with a whipped cream icing; you need
to use the butter cream for that. IIRC, I used a half butter, half shortening instead of all butter for my icing--made it taste better than with all shortening but more stable than with all butter.
thistreasure. It's knowing the person, and getting just the right, in
case, recipe box, or whatever, is a gift in itself.
God does that to me on a regular basis. I seem to be the Office in Charge of Rehoming Junque.(LOL)
One man's (woman's) trash is another man's (woman's) treasure. The old recipe box, cook book or piece of jewelry somebody sells at a yard sale
may become a family heirloom for another person.
He's been on the comics page in the N&O since we've been in WF. They
used to run daily Doonsebury's on the editorial pages, still do the Sunday ones. Dropped th daily when they went into re-runs.
I'm still getting Peanuts reruns too, weird but true.
We're getting them too. Some of them I can almost remember when it ran
the first time.
evenWell duh. Dogs eat other dogs' poop; a dog who does that will
eat fluffer nutters.
And "glue" his mouth shut for a bit. Might be good to feed a dog that barks a lot one of them. (G)
He might bark for more!
He can have my share!
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Bill Swisher <=-
The cat ruled the dogs, no doubt.
theThe cat ruled the dogs, no doubt.
It was kinda funny. They, all of them over the years, were best buddies. The cats would growl when somebody showed up at the door. Once in Denver Connie and her cat were over. The cat was outside doing cat things by
front porch
and got pinned by 3 dogs running around the neighborhood. My dog, we only had one, came screaming up to the bedroom door, jumped over the waterbed and through the open window, no screen, to chase off the dogs. The two were best friends after that.
tho so I won't take on any really fancy projects.
I just don't get that far. Fancy cakes just look good; the icing tastes lousy.
Whopped cream icings taste better than "butter cream" made with
shortening. But, you can't decorate with a whipped cream icing; you need
to use the butter cream for that. IIRC, I used a half butter, half shortening instead of all butter for my icing--made it taste better than with all shortening but more stable than with all butter.
That's what I did too, when I decorated cakes. Mom's "cake" this year
was an ice cream sundae.
treasure. It's knowing the person, and getting just the right, inthis
case, recipe box, or whatever, is a gift in itself.
God does that to me on a regular basis. I seem to be the Office in Charge of Rehoming Junque.(LOL)
One man's (woman's) trash is another man's (woman's) treasure. The old recipe box, cook book or piece of jewelry somebody sells at a yard sale
may become a family heirloom for another person.
It's been known to happen. I sometimes snag the Betty Crockers I find
and rehome them as "grandma's cookbook". For example, a friend had ten kids, but obviously they only had two grandmothers. When one of the
kids gets married, I gift them with a vintage cookbook full of all the stuff that tasted so good when Grandma made it.
I'm still getting Peanuts reruns too, weird but true.
We're getting them too. Some of them I can almost remember when it ran
the first time.
I wasn't born for a lot of them!
evenWell duh. Dogs eat other dogs' poop; a dog who does that will
eat fluffer nutters.
And "glue" his mouth shut for a bit. Might be good to feed a dog that barks a lot one of them. (G)
He might bark for more!
He can have my share!
He can have my fluff and white bread. The mouse ate my sandwich
flats; mice have better taste. The mouse left the white bread alone.
ranWe're getting them too. Some of them I can almost remember when it
the first time.
I wasn't born for a lot of them!
I missed some years of it but caught a few more years than you did.
alone.barks a lot one of them. (G)
He might bark for more!
He can have my share!
He can have my fluff and white bread. The mouse ate my sandwich
flats; mice have better taste. The mouse left the white bread
Smart mouse--knows which kind of bread is best left alone. Still, mouse
best watch out for the cat in the house.
thanto use the butter cream for that. IIRC, I used a half butter, half shortening instead of all butter for my icing--made it taste better
yearwith all shortening but more stable than with all butter.
That's what I did too, when I decorated cakes. Mom's "cake" this
was an ice cream sundae.
Sounds good to me. Heavy on the chocolate, light on the nuts and give
the cherry to someone else.
findIt's been known to happen. I sometimes snag the Betty Crockers I
tenand rehome them as "grandma's cookbook". For example, a friend had
thekids, but obviously they only had two grandmothers. When one of
thekids gets married, I gift them with a vintage cookbook full of all
It's probably close enough. I don't find that many Rombauers.stuff that tasted so good when Grandma made it.
That works as long as grandma cooked like Betty Crocker. Not all of them
do. (G)
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I don't read the comics much any more anyway; the news is bad enough.
He might bark for more!
He can have my share!
He can have my fluff and white bread. The mouse ate my sandwichalone.
flats; mice have better taste. The mouse left the white bread
Smart mouse--knows which kind of bread is best left alone. Still, mouse
best watch out for the cat in the house.
The cat couldn't get at him; he was under the kitchen cabinets. My
trap however...snap!
with all shortening but more stable than with all butter.
That's what I did too, when I decorated cakes. Mom's "cake" thisyear
was an ice cream sundae.
Sounds good to me. Heavy on the chocolate, light on the nuts and give
the cherry to someone else.
No cherries involved. No nuts either; they were Friendly's sundae
cups. Made life easy.
It's been known to happen. I sometimes snag the Betty Crockers Ifind
and rehome them as "grandma's cookbook". For example, a friend hadten
kids, but obviously they only had two grandmothers. When one ofthe
kids gets married, I gift them with a vintage cookbook full of allthe
stuff that tasted so good when Grandma made it.
That works as long as grandma cooked like Betty Crocker. Not all of them
do. (G)
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It's probably close enough. I don't find that many Rombauers.
enough.I don't read the comics much any more anyway; the news is bad
Comics are a good alternative to the news. I'm skimming the back
newspapers from the time we were gone but reading the comics.
mouseSmart mouse--knows which kind of bread is best left alone. Still,
best watch out for the cat in the house.
The cat couldn't get at him; he was under the kitchen cabinets. My trap however...snap!
And the mouse ends up in the trash can. Got to teach your cat how to
catch and properly dispose of mice!
Sounds good to me. Heavy on the chocolate, light on the nuts and give
the cherry to someone else.
No cherries involved. No nuts either; they were Friendly's sundae
cups. Made life easy.
Predone, just pull one out of the freezer type? You could have fancied
it up a bit. Did you put a candle on it?
themstuff that tasted so good when Grandma made it.
That works as long as grandma cooked like Betty Crocker. Not all of
do. (G)
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It's probably close enough. I don't find that many Rombauers.
No, but if grandma came from the old country, she didn't cook like Betty Crocker. More likely great grandma now, and grandma, being first
generation American may have cooked like Betty. Who's to know at this
point?
I don't read the comics much any more anyway; the news is badenough.
Comics are a good alternative to the news. I'm skimming the back
newspapers from the time we were gone but reading the comics.
Ever run across a column called News of the Weird? Sometimes it's
funny and sometimes you just have to wonder.
Smart mouse--knows which kind of bread is best left alone. Still,mouse
best watch out for the cat in the house.
The cat couldn't get at him; he was under the kitchen cabinets. My trap however...snap!
And the mouse ends up in the trash can. Got to teach your cat how to
catch and properly dispose of mice!
She disposes of cat crackers and considers that sufficient. I got yet another mouse, btw. They generally don't keep coming in this late,
but the mice didn't get the memo.
No cherries involved. No nuts either; they were Friendly's sundae
cups. Made life easy.
Predone, just pull one out of the freezer type? You could have fancied
it up a bit. Did you put a candle on it?
We didn't bother; there were only two of us here. My sister got sick
and bailed. I did however make steak.
stuff that tasted so good when Grandma made it.
That works as long as grandma cooked like Betty Crocker. Not all ofthem
do. (G)
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It's probably close enough. I don't find that many Rombauers.
No, but if grandma came from the old country, she didn't cook like Betty Crocker. More likely great grandma now, and grandma, being first
generation American may have cooked like Betty. Who's to know at this
point?
Hard to be sure. Settlement Cookbook, maybe. I do have some weird
ones here - Baltic Republics languages. They're books for new
immigrants who want to learn to cook American but who don't read
English well yet. My Latvian is nonexistant, so that's about as far
into the book as I can get. I have one in Lithuanian too. Same
problem.
Hi Ruth,
I don't read the comics much any more anyway; the news is badenough.
Comics are a good alternative to the news. I'm skimming the back newspapers from the time we were gone but reading the comics.
Ever run across a column called News of the Weird? Sometimes it's funny and sometimes you just have to wonder.
I've seen it on Steve's desk top set up and from what little I read, it
is well worthy of the name. You could put a lot of today's "normal" news
in there and it would fit right in.
yetShe disposes of cat crackers and considers that sufficient. I got
another mouse, btw. They generally don't keep coming in this late,
but the mice didn't get the memo.
You're not in a famine or drought are you? Mice are probably looking for
an easy meal and not finding it outside. Trouble is, when they go inside,......................bye bye mouse.
sickWe didn't bother; there were only two of us here. My sister got
and bailed. I did however make steak.
Sounds good. My birthday is on the last day of the Sew/Quilt show in
Raleigh this year. I'll be working it, then getting ready to head out of town shortly afterward. In the mean time, I'll prepack non perishables, clothes, etc into the camper so I won't have as much to load at the last minute.
farEnglish well yet. My Latvian is nonexistant, so that's about as
into the book as I can get. I have one in Lithuanian too. Same problem.
I've got several in German but that's not a problem around here. (G) It would be interesting to see how an "American" recipe is presented to a
non English speaker wanting to learn how to cook the foods of their new country.
Ever run across a column called News of the Weird? Sometimes it's funny and sometimes you just have to wonder.
I've seen it on Steve's desk top set up and from what little I read, it
is well worthy of the name. You could put a lot of today's "normal" news
in there and it would fit right in.
These days it might even have to go out of business.
She disposes of cat crackers and considers that sufficient. I gotyet
another mouse, btw. They generally don't keep coming in this late,
but the mice didn't get the memo.
You're not in a famine or drought are you? Mice are probably looking for
an easy meal and not finding it outside. Trouble is, when they go inside,......................bye bye mouse.
Not so's you'd notice.
We didn't bother; there were only two of us here. My sister gotsick
and bailed. I did however make steak.
Sounds good. My birthday is on the last day of the Sew/Quilt show in
Raleigh this year. I'll be working it, then getting ready to head out of town shortly afterward. In the mean time, I'll prepack non perishables, clothes, etc into the camper so I won't have as much to load at the last minute.
Will the quilters sing Happy Birthday?
English well yet. My Latvian is nonexistant, so that's about asfar
into the book as I can get. I have one in Lithuanian too. Same problem.
I've got several in German but that's not a problem around here. (G) It would be interesting to see how an "American" recipe is presented to a
non English speaker wanting to learn how to cook the foods of their new country.
If I could really read the books, I'd take a crack at it.
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Not so's you'd notice.
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easier inside over in the wild? Thing is, they end up being the food if
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perishables,town shortly afterward. In the mean time, I'll prepack non
lastclothes, etc into the camper so I won't have as much to load at the
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it'sEver run across a column called News of the Weird? Sometimes
funny and sometimes you just have to wonder.
I've seen it on Steve's desk top set up and from what little I read,it
is well worthy of the name. You could put a lot of today's "normal"news
in there and it would fit right in.
These days it might even have to go out of business.
Wouldn't be surprised, given what you see for news these days.
Given what comes out of Washington sometimes, they have competition!
but the mice didn't get the memo.
You're not in a famine or drought are you? Mice are probably lookingfor
an easy meal and not finding it outside. Trouble is, when they go inside,......................bye bye mouse.
Not so's you'd notice.
Something's got them going inside. Maybe they figure finding food is
easier inside over in the wild? Thing is, they end up being the food if
a good mouser lives in the house.
That isn't a problem here. Her Furriness isn't the best at it.
Sounds good. My birthday is on the last day of the Sew/Quilt show in Raleigh this year. I'll be working it, then getting ready to head outof
town shortly afterward. In the mean time, I'll prepack nonperishables,
clothes, etc into the camper so I won't have as much to load at thelast
minute.
Will the quilters sing Happy Birthday?
Doubt it, probably won't even know it's my birthday.
Oh well - it would have been a good excuse for fruit cup if not cake. Maybe one of those watermelon cakes? (cut from a watermelon, and
topped with whipped topping and more fruit)
I've got several in German but that's not a problem around here. (G)It
would be interesting to see how an "American" recipe is presented toa
non English speaker wanting to learn how to cook the foods of theirnew
country.
If I could really read the books, I'd take a crack at it.
Is it more like Russian or German? Measurements in English or metric?
The one I can find quickly is in English. It probably didn't make too much difference, since most folks from that region cooked by the
eyeball and dump method most likely.
read,I've seen it on Steve's desk top set up and from what little I
"normal"it
is well worthy of the name. You could put a lot of today's
competition!news
in there and it would fit right in.
These days it might even have to go out of business.
Wouldn't be surprised, given what you see for news these days.
Given what comes out of Washington sometimes, they have
Quite so, on all sides.
ifSomething's got them going inside. Maybe they figure finding food is easier inside over in the wild? Thing is, they end up being the food
a good mouser lives in the house.
That isn't a problem here. Her Furriness isn't the best at it.
Maybe you need to get a barn bred kitten? Mom cat would have taught her litter the finer points of mousing, both for food and entertainment. (G)
cake.Oh well - it would have been a good excuse for fruit cup if not
Maybe one of those watermelon cakes? (cut from a watermelon, and topped with whipped topping and more fruit)
I'd rather have a chocolate cup cake, not that big a fan of watermelon.
tooIf I could really read the books, I'd take a crack at it.
Is it more like Russian or German? Measurements in English or metric?
The one I can find quickly is in English. It probably didn't make
much difference, since most folks from that region cooked by the eyeball and dump method most likely.
Probably so, most of us cook that way. It's a wonder most ethnic cook
books get published--trying to figure out the pinch of this, hand full
of that, 5 cents worth of an ingredient you've never heard of...
Oh well - it would have been a good excuse for fruit cup if notcake.
Maybe one of those watermelon cakes? (cut from a watermelon, and topped with whipped topping and more fruit)
I'd rather have a chocolate cup cake, not that big a fan of watermelon.
On the other hand, the latter is much lower carb. I love watermelon,
but can't buy big hunks since I'm the only one in the house eating it.
If I could really read the books, I'd take a crack at it.
Is it more like Russian or German? Measurements in English or metric?
The one I can find quickly is in English. It probably didn't maketoo
much difference, since most folks from that region cooked by the eyeball and dump method most likely.
Probably so, most of us cook that way. It's a wonder most ethnic cook
books get published--trying to figure out the pinch of this, hand full
of that, 5 cents worth of an ingredient you've never heard of...
Bake when the oven feels hot enough....
watermelon,On the other hand, the latter is much lower carb. I love
it.but can't buy big hunks since I'm the only one in the house eating
True, the watermelon is lower carb; it is mostly water. But it's not my favorite fruit and I can have some carbs (balanced by proteins) so pass
me the cup cakes please.
fullmuch difference, since most folks from that region cooked by the eyeball and dump method most likely.
Probably so, most of us cook that way. It's a wonder most ethnic cook books get published--trying to figure out the pinch of this, hand
of that, 5 cents worth of an ingredient you've never heard of...
Bake when the oven feels hot enough....
If you can hold your hand in it for a minute, it's a slow oven, hold the hand for 30 seconds, a moderate one and can't hold the hand in at all, a fast (hot) oven. I have read what the various times sort of relate to temperature wise but don't recall it.
On the other hand, the latter is much lower carb. I lovewatermelon,
but can't buy big hunks since I'm the only one in the house eatingit.
True, the watermelon is lower carb; it is mostly water. But it's not my favorite fruit and I can have some carbs (balanced by proteins) so pass
me the cup cakes please.
Given the current temperatures here, it feels like Texas in
Connecticut, I'd take the watermelon... for breakfast at least.
much difference, since most folks from that region cooked by the eyeball and dump method most likely.
Probably so, most of us cook that way. It's a wonder most ethnic cook books get published--trying to figure out the pinch of this, handfull
of that, 5 cents worth of an ingredient you've never heard of...
Bake when the oven feels hot enough....
If you can hold your hand in it for a minute, it's a slow oven, hold the hand for 30 seconds, a moderate one and can't hold the hand in at all, a fast (hot) oven. I have read what the various times sort of relate to temperature wise but don't recall it.
My guess would be 250F, 350F and 425 or 450F. Or thereabouts.
Given the current temperatures here, it feels like Texas in Connecticut, I'd take the watermelon... for breakfast at least.
We're having hot weather also, but I'm not having watermelon for
breakfast. This morning it was a blueberry muffin, strawberry yogurt and tea.
theIf you can hold your hand in it for a minute, it's a slow oven, hold
all, ahand for 30 seconds, a moderate one and can't hold the hand in at
fast (hot) oven. I have read what the various times sort of relate to temperature wise but don't recall it.
My guess would be 250F, 350F and 425 or 450F. Or thereabouts.
Sounds about right.
Given the current temperatures here, it feels like Texas in Connecticut, I'd take the watermelon... for breakfast at least.
We're having hot weather also, but I'm not having watermelon for
breakfast. This morning it was a blueberry muffin, strawberry yogurt and tea.
I had yogurt and a small roll myself, whole wheat, but would rather
have had the watermelon.
If you can hold your hand in it for a minute, it's a slow oven, holdthe
hand for 30 seconds, a moderate one and can't hold the hand in atall, a
fast (hot) oven. I have read what the various times sort of relate to temperature wise but don't recall it.
My guess would be 250F, 350F and 425 or 450F. Or thereabouts.
Sounds about right.
That's enough to tell me why my grandmother went to work as a maid
instead of cooking on the family farm. No wood stoves or wood-fired
ovens in New York City by WWI!
andWe're having hot weather also, but I'm not having watermelon for breakfast. This morning it was a blueberry muffin, strawberry yogurt
tea.
I had yogurt and a small roll myself, whole wheat, but would rather have had the watermelon.
As I understand, the heat will break some time on Friday. Saturday will
be so cool that you won't want the watermelon.
firedtemperature wise but don't recall it.
My guess would be 250F, 350F and 425 or 450F. Or thereabouts.
Sounds about right.
That's enough to tell me why my grandmother went to work as a maid instead of cooking on the family farm. No wood stoves or wood-
ovens in New York City by WWI!
No surprise, all the wood smoke going into the air would have made it a
lot less breathable than it was. You see a lot of wood smoke haze in the
air now in non metro areas where people have gone back to heating with
wood.
I had yogurt and a small roll myself, whole wheat, but would rather have had the watermelon.
As I understand, the heat will break some time on Friday. Saturday will
be so cool that you won't want the watermelon.
I found a tag sale this morning that started about the same time I
found out it was there. Scored a TON of fabric for $20, to be shared
with the quilt group at church, and ate a cup of yogurt for breakfast
as a
consequence. I had to move quickly, MS or no MS.
temperature wise but don't recall it.
My guess would be 250F, 350F and 425 or 450F. Or thereabouts.
Sounds about right.
That's enough to tell me why my grandmother went to work as a maid instead of cooking on the family farm. No wood stoves or wood-fired
ovens in New York City by WWI!
No surprise, all the wood smoke going into the air would have made it a
lot less breathable than it was. You see a lot of wood smoke haze in the
air now in non metro areas where people have gone back to heating with
wood.
Some people here in the more rural parts of Connecticut do it too.
Grandma had enough of messing with coal and wood stoves, is my guess.
Hi Ruth,rather
I had yogurt and a small roll myself, whole wheat, but would
willhave had the watermelon.
As I understand, the heat will break some time on Friday. Saturday
sharedbe so cool that you won't want the watermelon.
I found a tag sale this morning that started about the same time I found out it was there. Scored a TON of fabric for $20, to be
Good going! Anything special?
consequence. I had to move quickly, MS or no MS.
Understandable; I got over to the farmer's market yesterday shortly
after 10 (starts at 8, closes at noon) but since it was a rainy day,
they weren't doing much business. Got a good bit of produce; Steve had gotten some baked goods when he was there earlier helping them set up.
thelot less breathable than it was. You see a lot of wood smoke haze in
withair now in non metro areas where people have gone back to heating
guess.wood.
Some people here in the more rural parts of Connecticut do it too. Grandma had enough of messing with coal and wood stoves, is my
My brother has used wood for a primary source of heat for years. Thought he'd back off some when he moved into my parent's house but just
switched from a wood stove to the fire place. We used to burn wood but
at this point, it's so much easier just to pay the gas company. (G)
As I understand, the heat will break some time on Friday. Saturdaywill
be so cool that you won't want the watermelon.
I found a tag sale this morning that started about the same time I found out it was there. Scored a TON of fabric for $20, to beshared
Good going! Anything special?
Judaica and a full bolt suitable for quilt backs. Things with Jewish themes are hard to find, even here.
consequence. I had to move quickly, MS or no MS.
Understandable; I got over to the farmer's market yesterday shortly
after 10 (starts at 8, closes at noon) but since it was a rainy day,
they weren't doing much business. Got a good bit of produce; Steve had gotten some baked goods when he was there earlier helping them set up.
Good idea. There's a farmer's market here, but it's never open when I
can get there and there are a max of three vendors generally.
lot less breathable than it was. You see a lot of wood smoke haze inthe
air now in non metro areas where people have gone back to heatingwith
wood.
Some people here in the more rural parts of Connecticut do it too. Grandma had enough of messing with coal and wood stoves, is myguess.
My brother has used wood for a primary source of heat for years. Thought he'd back off some when he moved into my parent's house but just
switched from a wood stove to the fire place. We used to burn wood but
at this point, it's so much easier just to pay the gas company. (G)
OTOH if wood is free and gas costs money, I'd be tempted.
Jewishfound out it was there. Scored a TON of fabric for $20, to beshared
Good going! Anything special?
Judaica and a full bolt suitable for quilt backs. Things with
themes are hard to find, even here.
Sounds good to me. Not much of a call for Judaica fabrics here (don't
know if I've ever seen any in the area) but backing, especially the wide stuff is indeed a good find.
when IGood idea. There's a farmer's market here, but it's never open
can get there and there are a max of three vendors generally.
We have a good market--nice mix of produce, baked goods, meat and eggs,
one lady does jewelry in addition to the meat her husband sells, a
couple of potters, a fresh cut flower stand..........and usually live
music.
at this point, it's so much easier just to pay the gas company. (G)
OTOH if wood is free and gas costs money, I'd be tempted.
It may be free but does cost in time, effort, gas, etc to cut and haul
it. The old "wood warms you twice" is quite true--thrice if you have to split big logs down into smaller ones for the stove.
Judaica and a full bolt suitable for quilt backs. Things withJewish
themes are hard to find, even here.
Sounds good to me. Not much of a call for Judaica fabrics here (don't
know if I've ever seen any in the area) but backing, especially the wide stuff is indeed a good find.
I think it's just the 44/45 inch stuff, but for baby quilts that's
fine.
Good idea. There's a farmer's market here, but it's never openwhen I
can get there and there are a max of three vendors generally.
We have a good market--nice mix of produce, baked goods, meat and eggs,
one lady does jewelry in addition to the meat her husband sells, a
couple of potters, a fresh cut flower stand..........and usually live
music.
Sounds good. The one in the next town over is bigger, but harder to
get to and in a hot parking lot.
at this point, it's so much easier just to pay the gas company. (G)
OTOH if wood is free and gas costs money, I'd be tempted.
It may be free but does cost in time, effort, gas, etc to cut and haul
it. The old "wood warms you twice" is quite true--thrice if you have to split big logs down into smaller ones for the stove.
True. I guess it depends on your priorities.
wideSounds good to me. Not much of a call for Judaica fabrics here (don't know if I've ever seen any in the area) but backing, especially the
stuff is indeed a good find.
I think it's just the 44/45 inch stuff, but for baby quilts that's fine.
Agreed, most of my baby quilts are 36" x 48" so the 44/45" wide fabrics
are good for backing. Extra around edges can be trimmed and used for
binding or do a turn over to the front binding, even easier.
toSounds good. The one in the next town over is bigger, but harder
get to and in a hot parking lot.
Ours is in a parking lot, and in a NC summer, can be hot. But the stuff
for sale is worth it. Steve brought home cinnamon rolls, a blueberry
crumble thing, a "pop tart" and a chocolate chess pie today. We had
enough veggies from last week's trip to hold us thru this week.
split big logs down into smaller ones for the stove.
True. I guess it depends on your priorities.
Also finances. When we lived down on the coast, we heated with wood but
had a furnace (oil?, I don't remember) as a suppliment. Nice for when
the fire died back enough to not be effective in the wee small hours.
(G) Usually we caught the "click" of the fan turning off and that was
the cue to add more wood tho.
I think it's just the 44/45 inch stuff, but for baby quilts that's fine.
Agreed, most of my baby quilts are 36" x 48" so the 44/45" wide fabrics
are good for backing. Extra around edges can be trimmed and used for
binding or do a turn over to the front binding, even easier.
Done that. This turns out to be a blend, but oh well.
Sounds good. The one in the next town over is bigger, but harderto
get to and in a hot parking lot.
Ours is in a parking lot, and in a NC summer, can be hot. But the stuff
for sale is worth it. Steve brought home cinnamon rolls, a blueberry
crumble thing, a "pop tart" and a chocolate chess pie today. We had
enough veggies from last week's trip to hold us thru this week.
Those sound like really good veggies - chocolate's a vegetable!
split big logs down into smaller ones for the stove.
True. I guess it depends on your priorities.
Also finances. When we lived down on the coast, we heated with wood but
had a furnace (oil?, I don't remember) as a suppliment. Nice for when
the fire died back enough to not be effective in the wee small hours.
(G) Usually we caught the "click" of the fan turning off and that was
the cue to add more wood tho.
Right now it's more the a/c clicking than the heat. Some folks here have pellet stoves instead.
fabricsAgreed, most of my baby quilts are 36" x 48" so the 44/45" wide
are good for backing. Extra around edges can be trimmed and used for binding or do a turn over to the front binding, even easier.
Done that. This turns out to be a blend, but oh well.
It'll work. Sounds like what I've used to make shirts that don't wrinkle quite as much as 100% cotton.
herethe fire died back enough to not be effective in the wee small hours.
(G) Usually we caught the "click" of the fan turning off and that was
the cue to add more wood tho.
Right now it's more the a/c clicking than the heat. Some folks
have pellet stoves instead.
And some friends of ours in Alabama have a fire box outside of the house with a pipe running to inside--really keeps the house warm but not
smoked up.
are good for backing. Extra around edges can be trimmed and used for binding or do a turn over to the front binding, even easier.
Done that. This turns out to be a blend, but oh well.
It'll work. Sounds like what I've used to make shirts that don't wrinkle quite as much as 100% cotton.
...and that I can't wear in the Summer anyway. I tend to react when
it gets humid outside. It's better off as a quilt back.
the fire died back enough to not be effective in the wee small hours.
(G) Usually we caught the "click" of the fan turning off and that was
the cue to add more wood tho.
Right now it's more the a/c clicking than the heat. Some folkshere
have pellet stoves instead.
And some friends of ours in Alabama have a fire box outside of the house with a pipe running to inside--really keeps the house warm but not
smoked up.
I've heard of that but not seen it.
wrinkleIt'll work. Sounds like what I've used to make shirts that don't
whenquite as much as 100% cotton.
...and that I can't wear in the Summer anyway. I tend to react
it gets humid outside. It's better off as a quilt back.
For you, yes, it would be a good quilt back. For me, possibly a shirt.
with a pipe running to inside--really keeps the house warm but not
smoked up.
I've heard of that but not seen it.
It really does a good job. She could probably put a crock of beans or something in the fireplace and they would cook over several hours
without adding more wood. All day, she would have to add some wood but
the beans would still cook.
...and that I can't wear in the Summer anyway. I tend to reactwhen
it gets humid outside. It's better off as a quilt back.
For you, yes, it would be a good quilt back. For me, possibly a shirt.
Not this pattern, probably. I've seen some conservative Mennonites in similar patterns, but no one else in the last 30 years.
with a pipe running to inside--really keeps the house warm but not
smoked up.
I've heard of that but not seen it.
It really does a good job. She could probably put a crock of beans or something in the fireplace and they would cook over several hours
without adding more wood. All day, she would have to add some wood but
the beans would still cook.
Humidify the house and cook dinner at the same time ? Sounds good.
shirt.For you, yes, it would be a good quilt back. For me, possibly a
inNot this pattern, probably. I've seen some conservative Mennonites
similar patterns, but no one else in the last 30 years.
Without seeing it, I can't visualise it so will have to take your word.
butIt really does a good job. She could probably put a crock of beans or something in the fireplace and they would cook over several hours
without adding more wood. All day, she would have to add some wood
the beans would still cook.
Humidify the house and cook dinner at the same time ? Sounds good.
Don't see why not--get a cast iron dutch oven and bake up a pan of corn bread to go with it.
For you, yes, it would be a good quilt back. For me, possibly ashirt.
Not this pattern, probably. I've seen some conservative Mennonitesin
similar patterns, but no one else in the last 30 years.
Without seeing it, I can't visualise it so will have to take your word.
Those little tiny sprigged fabric patterns with backgrounds in the
muted colors.
It really does a good job. She could probably put a crock of beans or something in the fireplace and they would cook over several hoursbut
without adding more wood. All day, she would have to add some wood
the beans would still cook.
Humidify the house and cook dinner at the same time ? Sounds good.
Don't see why not--get a cast iron dutch oven and bake up a pan of corn bread to go with it.
It's probably been done. Those Alaska "pioneer" families on those TV shows probably do it regularly.
your word.Without seeing it, I can't visualise it so will have to take
theThose little tiny sprigged fabric patterns with backgrounds in
Amishmuted colors.
Sounds interesting; I picked up a couple of brown prints at the
store yesterday--shirts for me.
of cornDon't see why not--get a cast iron dutch oven and bake up a pan
those TVbread to go with it.
It's probably been done. Those Alaska "pioneer" families on
Oursshows probably do it regularly.
They probably have an active crock of sourdough starter going also.
will need some attention when we get home. (G)
your word.Without seeing it, I can't visualise it so will have to take
theThose little tiny sprigged fabric patterns with backgrounds in
muted colors.
Sounds interesting; I picked up a couple of brown prints at theAmish
store yesterday--shirts for me.
You'd recognize it if you saw it.
of cornDon't see why not--get a cast iron dutch oven and bake up a pan
bread to go with it.
those TVIt's probably been done. Those Alaska "pioneer" families on
shows probably do it regularly.
They probably have an active crock of sourdough starter going also.Ours
will need some attention when we get home. (G)
Quite likely. If there's nowhere to buy bread, you have to do your
own.
theSounds interesting; I picked up a couple of brown prints at
Amish
store yesterday--shirts for me.
You'd recognize it if you saw it.
Probably; I've been buying fabric for how many years now?
yourQuite likely. If there's nowhere to buy bread, you have to do
tripown.
It works. Gave some starter to both of our daughters on the last
out west. Older one says she's gotten quite good at making biscuitswith
it. Younger one texted pictures of her sons and the big pile ofwaffles
they'd made with it. We froze ours before the last trip, thawed itout
the other day and will probably use it in the next day or so.
You'd recognize it if you saw it.
Probably; I've been buying fabric for how many years now?
You're older than I am by a few years, but not that many. I found a
few more bits in a freebie pile yesterday. Out the door they went.
yourQuite likely. If there's nowhere to buy bread, you have to do
own.
It works. Gave some starter to both of our daughters on the lasttrip
out west. Older one says she's gotten quite good at making biscuitswith
it. Younger one texted pictures of her sons and the big pile ofwaffles
they'd made with it. We froze ours before the last trip, thawed itout
the other day and will probably use it in the next day or so.
I tried making a starter once; we must not have any good wild yeast
around here. It was fairly nasty.
went.few more bits in a freebie pile yesterday. Out the door they
But I didn't seriously start buying fabric until I was in college,more
so after getting married.
yeastI tried making a starter once; we must not have any good wild
around here. It was fairly nasty.
Try it with "tame" (commercial) yeast. It may not be 100% authentic
it works well and who's to know the diffence? Steve's sister gaveus
some that she'd started from a King Arthur flour purchase, white,but we
changed it into a whole wheat one with no noticeable difference.
u're older than I am by a few years, but not that many. I found a
went.few more bits in a freebie pile yesterday. Out the door they
But I didn't seriously start buying fabric until I was in college,more
so after getting married.
I didn't really buy it until the 90s.
yeastI tried making a starter once; we must not have any good wild
around here. It was fairly nasty.
Try it with "tame" (commercial) yeast. It may not be 100% authentic
I did. Nasty wasn't the word.
but
it works well and who's to know the diffence? Steve's sister gaveus
some that she'd started from a King Arthur flour purchase, white,but we
changed it into a whole wheat one with no noticeable difference.
The yeast doesn't care as long as it eats.
college,But I didn't seriously start buying fabric until I was in
dishmore
so after getting married.
I didn't really buy it until the 90s.
I started while you were probably in grade school. Right now I'm
updating my kitchen hand drying towels--each one has a matching
drying towel and co-ordinating dish cloth.
authenticTry it with "tame" (commercial) yeast. It may not be 100%
I did. Nasty wasn't the word.
Something went wrong big time.
The yeast doesn't care as long as it eats.
No, but we do.
college,But I didn't seriously start buying fabric until I was in
more
so after getting married.
I didn't really buy it until the 90s.
I started while you were probably in grade school. Right now I'm updating my kitchen hand drying towels--each one has a matchingdish
drying towel and co-ordinating dish cloth.
I buy new ones ever so often, but don't embellish them. And they've
never matched.
authenticTry it with "tame" (commercial) yeast. It may not be 100%
I did. Nasty wasn't the word.
Something went wrong big time.
The local wild yeasts didn't taste that great apparently.
The yeast doesn't care as long as it eats.
No, but we do.
Yeah well - you don't count.
they'veupdating my kitchen hand drying towels--each one has a matchingdish
drying towel and co-ordinating dish cloth.
I buy new ones ever so often, but don't embellish them. And
kitchennever matched.
My MIL gave me a set years ago. Now it's one way of saying "this
is home", no matter where "home" happens to be.
matching > RH> dishupdating my kitchen hand drying towels--each one has a
drying towel and co-ordinating dish cloth.
they'veI buy new ones ever so often, but don't embellish them. And
never matched.
My MIL gave me a set years ago. Now it's one way of saying "thiskitchen
is home", no matter where "home" happens to be.
Makes sense. For me, home is where I have to clean the catbox.
"thisMy MIL gave me a set years ago. Now it's one way of saying
catbox.kitchen
is home", no matter where "home" happens to be.
Makes sense. For me, home is where I have to clean the
I've not had to do that in almost 26 years. (G)you
Saw something in one of the back newspapers that I skimmed today--
should have 3 towels in your kitchen--one for drying dishes, onefor
drying hands, and one for use as a "pot holder", pulling stuff outof
the oven. I've got the first 2 but for the 3rd job I use mitts.
Saw something in one of the back newspapers that I skimmed today--you
should have 3 towels in your kitchen--one for drying dishes, onefor
drying hands, and one for use as a "pot holder", pulling stuff outof
the oven. I've got the first 2 but for the 3rd job I use mitts.
Same here. Towels don't have enough R value.
oneyou
should have 3 towels in your kitchen--one for drying dishes,
outfor
drying hands, and one for use as a "pot holder", pulling stuff
of
the oven. I've got the first 2 but for the 3rd job I use mitts.
Same here. Towels don't have enough R value.
I'm more concerned about a corner slipping and contacting the heating
element or whatever.
oneshould have 3 towels in your kitchen--one for drying dishes,
stuff outfor
drying hands, and one for use as a "pot holder", pulling
mitts. > RH> >of
the oven. I've got the first 2 but for the 3rd job I use
Same here. Towels don't have enough R value.
I'm more concerned about a corner slipping and contacting theheating > element or whatever.
That too - probably happening when it slips because you half drop the
pot because it's too darned hot!
usethe oven. I've got the first 2 but for the 3rd job I
themitts. > RH> >
Same here. Towels don't have enough R value.
I'm more concerned about a corner slipping and contacting
drop theheating > element or whatever.
That too - probably happening when it slips because you half
frompot because it's too darned hot!
Most likely the towel got damp, allowing the heat to be conducted
the pot/dish to your hands. I keep the mitts hung up so there'sless
chance of them getting set in a damp spot.
drop theThat too - probably happening when it slips because you half
pot because it's too darned hot!
Most likely the towel got damp, allowing the heat to be conductedfrom
the pot/dish to your hands. I keep the mitts hung up so there'sless
chance of them getting set in a damp spot.
Even pot holders aren't good enough in some cases. Towels don't bear thinking on.
bearthe pot/dish to your hands. I keep the mitts hung up so there'sless
chance of them getting set in a damp spot.
Even pot holders aren't good enough in some cases. Towels don't
forthinking on.
I'll use the mitts if available. Regular square pot holders are good
hot pads or some sewing projects. (G)
there's > RH> lessthe pot/dish to your hands. I keep the mitts hung up so
chance of them getting set in a damp spot.
don't bearEven pot holders aren't good enough in some cases. Towels
thinking on.
I'll use the mitts if available. Regular square pot holders are goodfor
hot pads or some sewing projects. (G)
Me too. The silicone ones are more heat proof but stiff.
goodI'll use the mitts if available. Regular square pot holders are
for
hot pads or some sewing projects. (G)
Me too. The silicone ones are more heat proof but stiff.
I've not tried them, don't intend to--they're ugly. (G)
are goodI'll use the mitts if available. Regular square pot holders
for
hot pads or some sewing projects. (G)
Me too. The silicone ones are more heat proof but stiff.
I've not tried them, don't intend to--they're ugly. (G)
They work. They're ugly but the work, and rinse off in the sink.
They're often better as hot pads than pot holders.
Me too. The silicone ones are more heat proof but stiff.
I've not tried them, don't intend to--they're ugly. (G)
They work. They're ugly but the work, and rinse off in the sink. They're often better as hot pads than pot holders.
I have a couple for use as hot pads in the camper. Also have other
silicone utensils, both for the camper and home use, but no bakeware.
stiff. >Me too. The silicone ones are more heat proof but
I've not tried them, don't intend to--they're ugly. (G)
sink. > RH> They're often better as hot pads than pot holders.They work. They're ugly but the work, and rinse off in the
I have a couple for use as hot pads in the camper. Also have other silicone utensils, both for the camper and home use, but nobakeware. >
I've handled the bakeware, but it's floppy. It would drive me crazy.
otherI have a couple for use as hot pads in the camper. Also have
crazy.silicone utensils, both for the camper and home use, but nobakeware. >
I've handled the bakeware, but it's floppy. It would drive me
I've seen the bakeware and have no desire to put it in my kitchen. Ahowever.
cookie sheet underneath the pan would cure its tendency to flop
otherI have a couple for use as hot pads in the camper. Also have
crazy.silicone utensils, both for the camper and home use, but nobakeware. >
I've handled the bakeware, but it's floppy. It would drive me
I've seen the bakeware and have no desire to put it in my kitchen. A cookie sheet underneath the pan would cure its tendency to flophowever.
You'd have to put something stiff underneath or there'd be no handling
it. Or keeping the batter in it.
handlingYou'd have to put something stiff underneath or there'd be no
ofit. Or keeping the batter in it.
Not what I'd want to try. Out in KY we shopped at a Kroger a couple
times. They had a display of silicone kitchen gadgets--we picked upa
meat rack and a lifting rack. Used the latter today under canningjars
(but not as a lifter, just a rack) in a boiling water bath. We'dbeen
given about a half gallon (was in a gallon jug so hard to determineto
exact amount) of bbq sauce. Popped it into the fridge to hold, then
today heated it to a boil and put it into pint jars (5, plus a half
jelly jar that was not proccessed) that were boiling water bath
proccessed. 100% success rate on the seals and bbq sauce for months
come. Steve is smoking a Boston butt today that will benefit fromit.
Not what I'd want to try. Out in KY we shopped at a Kroger a coupleof
times. They had a display of silicone kitchen gadgets--we picked upa
meat rack and a lifting rack. Used the latter today under canningjars
(but not as a lifter, just a rack) in a boiling water bath. We'dbeen
given about a half gallon (was in a gallon jug so hard to determine exact amount) of bbq sauce. Popped it into the fridge to hold, then today heated it to a boil and put it into pint jars (5, plus a half jelly jar that was not proccessed) that were boiling water bath proccessed. 100% success rate on the seals and bbq sauce for monthsto
come. Steve is smoking a Boston butt today that will benefit fromit.
Good idea. My old incisional hernia hole/scarring kicked up a major
fuss starting last week, so I haven't been up to much lifting. I
hauled my purse around for the first time today without regretting
it, so things are healing. Slowly. Again.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Ruth Haffly on 10-29-18 23:01 <=-
Good idea. My old incisional hernia hole/scarring kicked up a major
fuss starting last week, so I haven't been up to much lifting. I
hauled my purse around for the first time today without regretting
it, so things are healing. Slowly. Again.
majorGood idea. My old incisional hernia hole/scarring kicked up a
Ifuss starting last week, so I haven't been up to much lifting.
regrettinghauled my purse around for the first time today without
it, so things are healing. Slowly. Again.
OUCH! Unfortunatly, things like that take time to fully heal. We're
doing better, but still not 100% over the effects of the midSeptember
accident. I can sneeze, take a semi deep breath or cough withoutquite
the level of pain of even a few weeks ago. Are you able to handlebasic
cooking chores OK?
majorGood idea. My old incisional hernia hole/scarring kicked up a
Ifuss starting last week, so I haven't been up to much lifting.
regrettinghauled my purse around for the first time today without
it, so things are healing. Slowly. Again.
Good that things are healing up again... hernias, even fixed ones,
aren't very much fun, especially when they decide to act up... butit's
promising that you are able to lift a little more now... How heavyis
your purse...? I've pared down mine to what I can hold in/on myhand,
just so that I won't be lifting too much.... And then stuff it inmy
pockets, when I have them... ;)
regrettinghauled my purse around for the first time today without
it, so things are healing. Slowly. Again.
OUCH! Unfortunatly, things like that take time to fully heal. We're
And just when I thought I was safe getting back in the water....it
acted up again the last few days. This is going to take a while.
Then one foot went nuts too - that's slowly getting better too.
doing better, but still not 100% over the effects of the midSeptember
accident. I can sneeze, take a semi deep breath or cough withoutquite
the level of pain of even a few weeks ago. Are you able to handlebasic
cooking chores OK?
I find ways. Pots of water are still ... not good ... but there are
ways.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-04-18 22:36 <=-
Good idea. My old incisional hernia hole/scarring kicked up aGood that things are healing up again...
major fuss starting last week, so I haven't been up to much
lifting. I hauled my purse around for the first time today
without regretting it, so things are healing. Slowly. Again.
Sort of. Slowly.
hernias, even fixed ones, aren't very much fun, especially when
they decide to act up... but it's promising that you are able to
lift a little more now... How heavy is your purse...? I've pared
down mine to what I can hold in/on my hand, just so that I won't be
lifting too much.... And then stuff it in my pockets, when I have
them... ;)
About five to six pounds. It's been weighed. I need to figure out
what I can jettison.
heal. We'reregrettinghauled my purse around for the first time today without
it, so things are healing. Slowly. Again.
OUCH! Unfortunatly, things like that take time to fully
water....itAnd just when I thought I was safe getting back in the
while.acted up again the last few days. This is going to take a
too.Then one foot went nuts too - that's slowly getting better
YOu know the saying--"after age (whatever), it's nothing but patch,refer
patch, patch". (G) I understand; I've had times like that; I just
to it as a "misery lovves company" phase.
handlethe level of pain of even a few weeks ago. Are you able to
there arebasic
cooking chores OK?
I find ways. Pots of water are still ... not good ... but
reachways.
Does the sprayer hose on your kitchen sink extend far enough to
the stove? I saw Steve sometimes fill pots on the stove in our WF
house that way. Once the (whatever) is cooked, then bail/dip someof the
water out until it is down to a handle-able level before dumpingthe
rest into the sink.
Again.major fuss starting last week, so I haven't been up to much
lifting. I hauled my purse around for the first time today
without regretting it, so things are healing. Slowly.
Famous last words; I feel like it's getting worse instead of better.Good that things are healing up again...
Sort of. Slowly.
And hopefully will continue....
figure outAbout five to six pounds. It's been weighed. I need to
morewhat I can jettison.
Yup... Or at least only tote the whole purse when you really need
than the essentials... ;)
water....itAnd just when I thought I was safe getting back in the
while.acted up again the last few days. This is going to take a
too.Then one foot went nuts too - that's slowly getting better
The foot let up, but the rest.... not so much.
YOu know the saying--"after age (whatever), it's nothing but patch, patch, patch". (G) I understand; I've had times like that; I justrefer
to it as a "misery loves company" phase.
That sounds about like my normal life.
handlethe level of pain of even a few weeks ago. Are you able to
basic
cooking chores OK?
there areI find ways. Pots of water are still ... not good ... but
ways.
Does the sprayer hose on your kitchen sink extend far enough toreach
the stove? I saw Steve sometimes fill pots on the stove in our WF
Not even close, and I'd still have to dump it.
rental
house that way. Once the (whatever) is cooked, then bail/dip someof the
water out until it is down to a handle-able level before dumpingthe
rest into the sink.
I've resorted to that before.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-10-18 18:02 <=-
And hopefully will continue....major fuss starting last week, so I haven't been up to muchGood that things are healing up again...
lifting. I hauled my purse around for the first time today
without regretting it, so things are healing. Slowly.
Again.
Sort of. Slowly.
Famous last words; I feel like it's getting worse instead of better. Darkest before dawn I hope!
About five to six pounds. It's been weighed. I need toYup... Or at least only tote the whole purse when you really need
figure out what I can jettison.
more than the essentials... ;)
I had to change bags. There was a smaller one, brand new, in my
closet. It weighs about 1/4 of what the old one does and only holds
half as much.
patch,YOu know the saying--"after age (whatever), it's nothing but
I justpatch, patch". (G) I understand; I've had times like that;
refer
to it as a "misery loves company" phase.
That sounds about like my normal life.
I'm feeling some of that too--the foot I broke in 2005/6 is actingup
since I started using the cane (more weight bearing on that side)to
off set the knee.
toDoes the sprayer hose on your kitchen sink extend far enough
our WFreach
the stove? I saw Steve sometimes fill pots on the stove in
Not even close, and I'd still have to dump it.
So, no major spaghetti cooking for a crowd type dinners then. (G)
theI've resorted to that before.
I haven't--yet--as there's usually some one else around to handle
water dump for me.
better.Famous last words; I feel like it's getting worse instead of
Darkest before dawn I hope!
Oh, dear....
needYup... Or at least only tote the whole purse when you really
mymore than the essentials... ;)
I had to change bags. There was a smaller one, brand new, in
holdscloset. It weighs about 1/4 of what the old one does and only
pounds...half as much.
That sounds quite promising.... Brings it down to 2 1/2 to 3
Does it have a strap so that you don't have to hold it in yourhand...?
to it as a "misery loves company" phase.
That sounds about like my normal life.
I'm feeling some of that too--the foot I broke in 2005/6 is actingup
since I started using the cane (more weight bearing on that side)to
off set the knee.
Yep. One of these centuries that hole needs fixing, provided they
can repair some other stuff first so that getting it fixed is
safe(r).
toDoes the sprayer hose on your kitchen sink extend far enough
our WFreach
the stove? I saw Steve sometimes fill pots on the stove in
Not even close, and I'd still have to dump it.
So, no major spaghetti cooking for a crowd type dinners then. (G)
Not even close.
I've resorted to that before.
I haven't--yet--as there's usually some one else around to handlethe
water dump for me.
That's what husbands are for. I need one of those husband things.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-15-18 00:34 <=-
Famous last words; I feel like it's getting worse instead ofOh, dear....
better. Darkest before dawn I hope!
Yet another doctor today who said I'm pretty much a walking Catch-22;
one more self-diagnosis confirmed.(LOL)
Yup... Or at least only tote the whole purse when you reallyThat sounds quite promising.... Brings it down to 2 1/2 to 3
need more than the essentials... ;)
I had to change bags. There was a smaller one, brand new, in
my closet. It weighs about 1/4 of what the old one does and
only holds half as much.
pounds... Does it have a strap so that you don't have to hold it in
your hand...?
I don't buy any other kind.
theyYep. One of these centuries that hole needs fixing, provided
can repair some other stuff first so that getting it fixed is
safe(r).
No rest for the w...................
then. (G)So, no major spaghetti cooking for a crowd type dinners
crowd.Not even close.
Sigh! But then, you've a BIL who can do the Italian cooking for a
things.That's what husbands are for. I need one of those husband
Keep looking, one may show up when you least expect it.
theyYep. One of these centuries that hole needs fixing, provided
can repair some other stuff first so that getting it fixed is safe(r).
No rest for the w...................
No fix for the other problem either. But... I will get a crown
replaced after Thanksgiving. (sigh)
then. (G)So, no major spaghetti cooking for a crowd type dinners
Not even close.
Sigh! But then, you've a BIL who can do the Italian cooking for acrowd.
Whether he likes it or not.
things.That's what husbands are for. I need one of those husband
Keep looking, one may show up when you least expect it.
They're rather like cats, except that there aren't any husband rescue shelters to go look in. No husband carriers to put in the back seat either so you can listen to them howl all the way home.
Catch-22;better. Darkest before dawn I hope!Oh, dear....
Yet another doctor today who said I'm pretty much a walking
NOTone more self-diagnosis confirmed.(LOL)
That sounds like a self-diagnosis that it would have been nice to
have had confirmed....
inThat sounds quite promising.... Brings it down to 2 1/2 to 3
pounds... Does it have a strap so that you don't have to hold it
theyour hand...?
I don't buy any other kind.
That tends to distribute the weight a little better... and leaves
hands free... If I were to carry a proper purse, that's what I'dthan my
probably be getting also... As it is, when I need to carry more
usual, I use a small totebag with straps so that I can carry it onmy
shoulder.... :)
crownNo rest for the w...................
No fix for the other problem either. But... I will get a
replaced after Thanksgiving. (sigh)
Immer Etwas! I will be seeing the ortho doctor about the knee after Thanksgiving. Hoping he will say "late Christmas present, new knee
coming after the first of the year".
for aSigh! But then, you've a BIL who can do the Italian cooking
Sometimes hecrowd.
Whether he likes it or not.
I usually do it at home, Steve will drain the pot if I ask.
will just show up and do it, before I even ask.
rescueKeep looking, one may show up when you least expect it.
They're rather like cats, except that there aren't any husband
back seatshelters to go look in. No husband carriers to put in the
the wayeither so you can listen to them howl all the way home.
Cross one the wrong way while out and you will hear him howl all
home. (G)
No rest for the w...................
crownNo fix for the other problem either. But... I will get a
replaced after Thanksgiving. (sigh)
Immer Etwas! I will be seeing the ortho doctor about the knee after Thanksgiving. Hoping he will say "late Christmas present, new knee coming after the first of the year".
And about time too. The bones in my knees are fine; the connective tissue....
for aSigh! But then, you've a BIL who can do the Italian cooking
crowd.
Whether he likes it or not.
I usually do it at home, Steve will drain the pot if I ask.Sometimes he
will just show up and do it, before I even ask.
That's it, I seriously need one of those husband things!
Keep looking, one may show up when you least expect it.
rescueThey're rather like cats, except that there aren't any husband
back seatshelters to go look in. No husband carriers to put in the
either so you can listen to them howl all the way home.
Cross one the wrong way while out and you will hear him howl allthe way
home. (G)
And after too, even after you let him into the house!
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-21-18 14:44 <=-
That sounds like a self-diagnosis that it would have been nice tobetter. Darkest before dawn I hope!Oh, dear....
Yet another doctor today who said I'm pretty much a walking
Catch-22; one more self-diagnosis confirmed.(LOL)
NOT have had confirmed....
Too true. I could do without more of those.
That sounds quite promising.... Brings it down to 2 1/2 to 3That tends to distribute the weight a little better... and leaves
pounds... Does it have a strap so that you don't have to hold it
in your hand...?
I don't buy any other kind.
the hands free... If I were to carry a proper purse, that's what
I'd probably be getting also... As it is, when I need to carry
more than my usual, I use a small totebag with straps so that I
can carry it on my shoulder.... :)
I have a couple of those too. I had to get my pie carriers out of
the basement today. That part wasn't bad. Climbing the stairs...
wasn't a bright idea. Stuff that felt better now hurts again.
Argggh.
knee afterImmer Etwas! I will be seeing the ortho doctor about the
new kneeThanksgiving. Hoping he will say "late Christmas present,
connectivecoming after the first of the year".
And about time too. The bones in my knees are fine; the
eachtissue....
There's no cartilage in the knee;it's bone on bone, rubbing against
other so there's probably microscopic wear & tear of the bones.
fromThat's it, I seriously need one of those husband things!
They are handy. (G) Right now Steve is cleaning up the smoker parts
doing a couple of turkeys on Wednesday. It's a messy job; I'm gladhe's
doing it.
husbandThey're rather like cats, except that there aren't any
therescue
shelters to go look in. No husband carriers to put in
allback seat
either so you can listen to them howl all the way home.
Cross one the wrong way while out and you will hear him howl
the way
home. (G)
And after too, even after you let him into the house!
That, too. (G)
out ofthe hands free... If I were to carry a proper purse, that's what
I'd probably be getting also... As it is, when I need to carry
more than my usual, I use a small totebag with straps so that I
can carry it on my shoulder.... :)
I have a couple of those too. I had to get my pie carriers
stairs...the basement today. That part wasn't bad. Climbing the
stairs...?wasn't a bright idea. Stuff that felt better now hurts again.
Argggh.
Oh, dear.... Maybe you should install a chair lift on the
Or at least start saving for one....? :)
new kneeThanksgiving. Hoping he will say "late Christmas present,
coming after the first of the year".
connectiveAnd about time too. The bones in my knees are fine; the
tissue....
There's no cartilage in the knee;it's bone on bone, rubbing againsteach
other so there's probably microscopic wear & tear of the bones.
That would be what's known as a problem.
That's it, I seriously need one of those husband things!
They are handy. (G) Right now Steve is cleaning up the smoker partsfrom
doing a couple of turkeys on Wednesday. It's a messy job; I'm gladhe's
doing it.
Amen. We had a smoked bird too; a local BBQ joint did the dirty
part. Unless you count making the turkey stock afterward.
husbandThey're rather like cats, except that there aren't any
therescue
shelters to go look in. No husband carriers to put in
back seat
either so you can listen to them howl all the way home.
allCross one the wrong way while out and you will hear him howl
the way
home. (G)
And after too, even after you let him into the house!
That, too. (G)
Mrow! If you really want to hear one howl, make sure he's a football
fan and hand him the local college team's record this year. That's
enough to make anyone howl.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-28-18 00:14 <=-
the hands free... If I were to carry a proper purse, that's whatOh, dear.... Maybe you should install a chair lift on the
I'd probably be getting also... As it is, when I need to carry
more than my usual, I use a small totebag with straps so that I
can carry it on my shoulder.... :)
I have a couple of those too. I had to get my pie carriers
out of the basement today. That part wasn't bad. Climbing
the stairs... wasn't a bright idea. Stuff that felt better
now hurts again. Argggh.
stairs...? Or at least start saving for one....? :)
Not on basement stairs. No point. Dumbwaiter maybe...(LOL)
drawerThat would be what's known as a problem.
That's what I've been saying all along. Was up on my feet to chop
veggies for a veggie/bean soup for supper (clean out the veggie
so bits of carrot, celery, red onion, broccoli, cauliflower, yellowbell
pepper, serrano pepper, tomato, water chestnut and potato in withmixed
beans and smoked, sliced, ham shanks are all in the pot. Also addeda
bit of salt and pepper. Other activities have been "sit down" totake
the strain off the knee.
for soup (using stock). The bean soup has both turkey and chickenstock
that were in the fridge, waiting for an opportunity like this soit's
very much an odds and ends soup. Today has only been in the mid 40sfor
high, lows to be in the mid 20s tonight so the soup will beappreciated.
footballall
the way
home. (G)
And after too, even after you let him into the house!
That, too. (G)
Mrow! If you really want to hear one howl, make sure he's a
That'sfan and hand him the local college team's record this year.
wonenough to make anyone howl.
Steve isn't into football, even the local high school team that has
42 straight games, mostly by blow out scores. Told him that highschool
football needs a mercy rule, one score was 70-7. Those kids could
probably eat more in one meal than we'd eat in a month!
leavingOh, dear.... Maybe you should install a chair lift on the
stairs...? Or at least start saving for one....? :)
Not on basement stairs. No point. Dumbwaiter maybe...(LOL)
Just need someone in the basement to load it... or were you thinking a
super heavy duty one that could carry a person....? ;) Are you
the pie carriers upstairs now....? :)
beans and smoked, sliced, ham shanks are all in the pot. Also addedtake
bit of salt and pepper. Other activities have been "sit down" to
the strain off the knee.
I did the grocery shopping today. Probably not the wisest move.
Dinner was roast pork tenderloin with butternut squash chunks baked
in the same pan. Mom mashed the potatoes on the side.
very much an odds and ends soup. Today has only been in the mid 40sfor
high, lows to be in the mid 20s tonight so the soup will beappreciated.
That's warmer than it's been here some days. That's why the oven
goes on.
footballMrow! If you really want to hear one howl, make sure he's a
That'sfan and hand him the local college team's record this year.
enough to make anyone howl.
Steve isn't into football, even the local high school team that haswon
42 straight games, mostly by blow out scores. Told him that highschool
football needs a mercy rule, one score was 70-7. Those kids could probably eat more in one meal than we'd eat in a month!
Teenaged males can put it away, even if they don't play football.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-30-18 23:43 <=-
Oh, dear.... Maybe you should install a chair lift on theJust need someone in the basement to load it... or were you thinking
stairs...? Or at least start saving for one....? :)
Not on basement stairs. No point. Dumbwaiter maybe...(LOL)
a super heavy duty one that could carry a person....? ;) Are you
leaving the pie carriers upstairs now....? :)
A full on elevator sounds about right. I'm just grateful it's just the pantry and cat box down there along with my Ebay stuff. The washing machine is upstairs.
move.I did the grocery shopping today. Probably not the wisest
bakedDinner was roast pork tenderloin with butternut squash chunks
tho.in the same pan. Mom mashed the potatoes on the side.
Something you could do on one pan in the toaster oven? Sounds yummy
ovenThat's warmer than it's been here some days. That's why the
home upgoes on.
We're a few miles further south but our temps have been right at
north.
high42 straight games, mostly by blow out scores. Told him that
couldschool
football needs a mercy rule, one score was 70-7. Those kids
football.probably eat more in one meal than we'd eat in a month!
Teenaged males can put it away, even if they don't play
I know. I raised a couple of girls who could really pack it away,a
especially the younger one. She was on JROTC drill team, as much of
work out in its own right as football. BTW, WF high school wonanother
last night, 2 games away from a 3-peat consecutive statechampionship.
just thea super heavy duty one that could carry a person....? ;) Are you leaving the pie carriers upstairs now....? :)
A full on elevator sounds about right. I'm just grateful it's
washingpantry and cat box down there along with my Ebay stuff. The
machine is upstairs.
Hmmm... pantry, catbox and Ebay stuff sounds like a lot of needing to
use those steps.... and with issues about stairs.... sounds to me as
though the elevator might be a priority.... :)
bakedDinner was roast pork tenderloin with butternut squash chunks
in the same pan. Mom mashed the potatoes on the side.
Something you could do on one pan in the toaster oven? Sounds yummytho.
Possibly, but I used the real oven.
We're a few miles further south but our temps have been right athome up
north.
Not tonight I hope; we getting down to Too Freakin' Cold.
high42 straight games, mostly by blow out scores. Told him that
couldschool
football needs a mercy rule, one score was 70-7. Those kids
probably eat more in one meal than we'd eat in a month!
football.Teenaged males can put it away, even if they don't play
I know. I raised a couple of girls who could really pack it away, especially the younger one. She was on JROTC drill team, as much ofa
work out in its own right as football. BTW, WF high school wonanother
last night, 2 games away from a 3-peat consecutive statechampionship.
If they celebrated with pizza, it was probably purchased wholesale!
Hi Ruth,chunks
Dinner was roast pork tenderloin with butternut squash
Sounds yummybaked
in the same pan. Mom mashed the potatoes on the side.
Something you could do on one pan in the toaster oven?
For atho.
Possibly, but I used the real oven.
Thinking again, you probably needed the size of the bigger oven.
while we had a bigger toaster oven (could hold a 13 x 9 pan) butwhen we
got serious about fridge shopping, passed it on. The oven over hungthe
counter top it was on; our current fridge is a bit smaller than thecut
out for it so there was no problem. New fridge will fill up thespace so
we got a smaller toaster oven.
Lexington,Not tonight I hope; we getting down to Too Freakin' Cold.
We're supposed to be getting a major storm tonight. Snow, ice, the
works, but hopefully our power will stay on. Camper is out in
getting some work done on it, so we don't have that as a back up
retreat.
away,I know. I raised a couple of girls who could really pack it
much ofespecially the younger one. She was on JROTC drill team, as
wona
work out in its own right as football. BTW, WF high school
wholesale!another
last night, 2 games away from a 3-peat consecutive statechampionship.
If they celebrated with pizza, it was probably purchased
Probably so, and the kids could pack away a lot of it! They wonlast
night, so will play the state championship game next week. In 14games,
they've allowed a total of 106 points scored against them, whilescoring
over 500 points. If they win again, they should get a much bettermeal
than pizza to celebrate--but I'd not want to be the one footing thebill
for it.
Sounds yummySomething you could do on one pan in the toaster oven?
tho.
Possibly, but I used the real oven.
Thinking again, you probably needed the size of the bigger oven.For a
while we had a bigger toaster oven (could hold a 13 x 9 pan) butwhen we
got serious about fridge shopping, passed it on. The oven over hungthe
counter top it was on; our current fridge is a bit smaller than thecut
out for it so there was no problem. New fridge will fill up thespace so
we got a smaller toaster oven.
These days they generally stick a nuker in that hole. Sometimes you
get lucky and get a convection oven instead.
Not tonight I hope; we getting down to Too Freakin' Cold.
We're supposed to be getting a major storm tonight. Snow, ice, the works, but hopefully our power will stay on. Camper is out inLexington,
getting some work done on it, so we don't have that as a back up retreat.
Ouch. Stay dry, and warm!
last night, 2 games away from a 3-peat consecutive statechampionship.
wholesale!If they celebrated with pizza, it was probably purchased
Probably so, and the kids could pack away a lot of it! They wonlast
night, so will play the state championship game next week. In 14games,
they've allowed a total of 106 points scored against them, whilescoring
over 500 points. If they win again, they should get a much bettermeal
than pizza to celebrate--but I'd not want to be the one footing thebill
for it.
I for one would not want to be taking that bunch to a steak house!
The old school all you can eat Bonanza or Ponderosa maybe, but they'd
have to reserve the whole joint.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 12-07-18 17:04 <=-
a super heavy duty one that could carry a person....? ;) Are you leaving the pie carriers upstairs now....? :)Hmmm... pantry, catbox and Ebay stuff sounds like a lot of needing to
A full on elevator sounds about right. I'm just grateful it's
just the pantry and cat box down there along with my Ebay stuff.
The washing machine is upstairs.
use those steps.... and with issues about stairs.... sounds to me as
though the elevator might be a priority.... :)
Every other day or so isn't that horrible.
Sometimes youThese days they generally stick a nuker in that hole.
"hole"get lucky and get a convection oven instead.
This is a counter top area for the toaster oven, fridge is in the
between the counter and wall. Microwave is mounted above the stove.
stillOuch. Stay dry, and warm!
We are, kept the power on so the lights work. Gas heat so no worry
there. Steve is using the time to add molding to the edges of the
kitchen floor, now that the plank vinyl is in place. The room is
quite torn up so we'll just heat more turkey soup for supper. (G)
house!I for one would not want to be taking that bunch to a steak
they'dThe old school all you can eat Bonanza or Ponderosa maybe, but
thathave to reserve the whole joint.
I'd take them to an AYCE buffet--but let the place know in advance
the team is coming so that the cooks can fix probably triple (ormore)
the amount of food. Golde Corral might be a good place; they'reused to
big crowds for their military appreciation days.
toHmmm... pantry, catbox and Ebay stuff sounds like a lot of needing
asuse those steps.... and with issues about stairs.... sounds to me
though the elevator might be a priority.... :)
Every other day or so isn't that horrible.
Unless it pulls what it shouldn't.... ;0
This is a counter top area for the toaster oven, fridge is in the"hole"
between the counter and wall. Microwave is mounted above the stove.
Pretty standard these days, then.
Ouch. Stay dry, and warm!
We are, kept the power on so the lights work. Gas heat so no worry there. Steve is using the time to add molding to the edges of the kitchen floor, now that the plank vinyl is in place. The room isstill
quite torn up so we'll just heat more turkey soup for supper. (G)
Good idea. My kitchen still has its original 1960 floor. It's
showing its age, but we can't complain.
house!I for one would not want to be taking that bunch to a steak
they'dThe old school all you can eat Bonanza or Ponderosa maybe, but
have to reserve the whole joint.
I'd take them to an AYCE buffet--but let the place know in advancethat
the team is coming so that the cooks can fix probably triple (ormore)
the amount of food. Golde Corral might be a good place; they'reused to
big crowds for their military appreciation days.
We don't have one of those as far as I know. Boston Market might
work too.
in theThis is a counter top area for the toaster oven, fridge is
stove."hole"
between the counter and wall. Microwave is mounted above the
ofPretty standard these days, then.
Actually, quite convenient most of the time. When there's a couple
big pots on the front coils (burners) of the stove, not soconvenient.
supper. (G)quite torn up so we'll just heat more turkey soup for
It'sGood idea. My kitchen still has its original 1960 floor.
knowshowing its age, but we can't complain.
This was put in, in 1992 but looked much worse for the wear. Don't
how many families have lived in this house over the years.
advanceI'd take them to an AYCE buffet--but let the place know in
(orthat
the team is coming so that the cooks can fix probably triple
they'remore)
the amount of food. Golde Corral might be a good place;
mightused to
big crowds for their military appreciation days.
We don't have one of those as far as I know. Boston Market
winwork too.
Maybe, but these guys would want some red meat, especially if they
the state championship tonight. It's a rainy night so will be asloppy
game, glad I'm not going.
stove.between the counter and wall. Microwave is mounted above the
Pretty standard these days, then.
Actually, quite convenient most of the time. When there's a coupleof
big pots on the front coils (burners) of the stove, not soconvenient.
I've always wondered about that. My kitchen is old enough that there wasn't a built in spot for a nuker. It's on its own metal bookcase.
This was put in, in 1992 but looked much worse for the wear. Don'tknow
how many families have lived in this house over the years.
Too many, apparently. Only two have used mine.
they'rethe amount of food. Golden Corral might be a good place;
used to
big crowds for their military appreciation days.
mightWe don't have one of those as far as I know. Boston Market
work too.
Maybe, but these guys would want some red meat, especially if theywin
the state championship tonight. It's a rainy night so will be asloppy
game, glad I'm not going.
It rained all day here too. Lunch was whatever some team members scrounged up over at church, missions meeting, and dinner was
leftovers from a church luncheon for new folks.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 12-15-18 00:11 <=-
Hmmm... pantry, catbox and Ebay stuff sounds like a lot of needingUnless it pulls what it shouldn't.... ;0
to use those steps.... and with issues about stairs.... sounds
to me as though the elevator might be a priority.... :)
Every other day or so isn't that horrible.
What else is new?
thereI've always wondered about that. My kitchen is old enough that
bookcase.wasn't a built in spot for a nuker. It's on its own metal
We bought a cart for our first microwave. It's been used as amicrowave
cart from time to time since then but also for whatever the needhappens
to be. Some places we've lived have had the microwave cut out sothe
cart gets repurposed. Here it holds the George Foreman grill, somethe
goblets and other odds and ends on the top part. Bottom part stores
sealer, waffle maker, tortilla press, juicer and other smallkitchen
appliances.
Don'tThis was put in, in 1992 but looked much worse for the wear.
know
how many families have lived in this house over the years.
Too many, apparently. Only two have used mine.
Too many, and cheap stuff to begin with. Just put down over the sub
floor.
membersIt rained all day here too. Lunch was whatever some team
scrounged up over at church, missions meeting, and dinner was
leftovers from a church luncheon for new folks.
Team won Friday night, 9-7, on a 4th quarter saftey. It was a rainy
night, not good for a football game, but the season is now over. We
finally got some sun yesterday.
needingQuoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 12-15-18 00:11 <=-
Hmmm... pantry, catbox and Ebay stuff sounds like a lot of
soundsto use those steps.... and with issues about stairs....
becauseto me as though the elevator might be a priority.... :)Unless it pulls what it shouldn't.... ;0
Every other day or so isn't that horrible.
What else is new?
Ummm.... it does sound like the elevator IS a priority... just
it's 'normal' doesn't make it nice... or wished-for.... or good for
you....
thereI've always wondered about that. My kitchen is old enough that
bookcase.wasn't a built in spot for a nuker. It's on its own metal
We bought a cart for our first microwave. It's been used as amicrowave
cart from time to time since then but also for whatever the needhappens
to be. Some places we've lived have had the microwave cut out sothe
cart gets repurposed. Here it holds the George Foreman grill, some goblets and other odds and ends on the top part. Bottom part storesthe
sealer, waffle maker, tortilla press, juicer and other smallkitchen
appliances.
My microwave cart holds a TV and has the food processor, grinder, and
some other odds and ends underneath.
Too many, apparently. Only two have used mine.
Too many, and cheap stuff to begin with. Just put down over the sub floor.
Ugh. At least it ought to be fairly simple to replace.
membersIt rained all day here too. Lunch was whatever some team
scrounged up over at church, missions meeting, and dinner was leftovers from a church luncheon for new folks.
Team won Friday night, 9-7, on a 4th quarter saftey. It was a rainy night, not good for a football game, but the season is now over. We finally got some sun yesterday.
I got snow today. Not much, and it's all melted, but it hasn't been
sunny in a while. We had flood warnings up on Friday. Mud and rain
are actually perfect football weather to some people. We are not
"some people" but they exist.
grinder, andMy microwave cart holds a TV and has the food processor,
microwave.some other odds and ends underneath.
The carts are good for a lot of things other than holding a
(G) We bought the cart because we had no counter room to put thecart
microwave. Since then, we've have had places where we needed the
for the microwave, other places where we didn't. But, it's paid forwe
itself many times over, in the years (35 years next spring) since
bought it. We've had about 4, maybe 5 microwaves since. (G)
there.Ugh. At least it ought to be fairly simple to replace.
We put the plank floring right over the stuff that was already
The plank stuff interlocks together, almost seamlessly, and is moreplus
water resistant than regular laminate flooring--a good reason for
putting it in the kitchen. Thinking of using the left over (one box
a few planks) in one of the bathrooms.
and rainsunny in a while. We had flood warnings up on Friday. Mud
notare actually perfect football weather to some people. We are
70s"some people" but they exist.
We're a bit further south than NC right now--temps are in the mid
and skies are clear. Looks like we will be travelling in the raintho,
on the way home.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 12-25-18 22:29 <=-
Ummm.... it does sound like the elevator IS a priority... justHmmm... pantry, catbox and Ebay stuff sounds like a lot ofUnless it pulls what it shouldn't.... ;0
needing to use those steps.... and with issues about stairs....
sounds to me as though the elevator might be a priority.... :)
Every other day or so isn't that horrible.
What else is new?
because it's 'normal' doesn't make it nice... or wished-for....
or good for you....
Or within the realm of possibility....
cart
for the microwave, other places where we didn't. But, it's paid for itself many times over, in the years (35 years next spring) sincewe
bought it. We've had about 4, maybe 5 microwaves since. (G)
They do tend to be useful.
putting it in the kitchen. Thinking of using the left over (one boxplus
a few planks) in one of the bathrooms.
If it's vinyl in the bathroom, I'd go for it.
We're a bit further south than NC right now--temps are in the mid70s
and skies are clear. Looks like we will be travelling in the raintho,
on the way home.
Meanwhile, I thought 50F was pretty good today. The rain got here
about when the message did.
Ummm.... it does sound like the elevator IS a priority... justEvery other day or so isn't that horrible.Unless it pulls what it shouldn't.... ;0
What else is new?
because it's 'normal' doesn't make it nice... or wished-for....
or good for you....
Or within the realm of possibility....
Which... the elevator, or the daily going despite the issues...?
bought it. We've had about 4, maybe 5 microwaves since. (G)
They do tend to be useful.
At times I wonder how I managed without one. (G)
showera few planks) in one of the bathrooms.
If it's vinyl in the bathroom, I'd go for it.
It is, a gunstock oak color so don't know how it would look in the
bathroom. Might have to change out a few of the other things--
curtain, etc.
hereMeanwhile, I thought 50F was pretty good today. The rain got
morningabout when the message did.
We had light rain off and on until we hit GA, then the skies really
opened up. Stopped for the night in Savannah, cloudy the next
but eventually blue skies broke thru.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 01-01-19 23:44 <=-
Which... the elevator, or the daily going despite the issues...?Ummm.... it does sound like the elevator IS a priority... justEvery other day or so isn't that horrible.Unless it pulls what it shouldn't.... ;0
What else is new?
because it's 'normal' doesn't make it nice... or wished-for....
or good for you....
Or within the realm of possibility....
Some days both. I did it today but it wasn't any fun. Weather's changing and I'm still paying for Saturday.
I did find good stuff at a church sale today anyway. The quilt
group at church made out like bandits for next to nothing.
bought it. We've had about 4, maybe 5 microwaves since. (G)
They do tend to be useful.
At times I wonder how I managed without one. (G)
Best thing ever for making a cup of tea.
a few planks) in one of the bathrooms.
If it's vinyl in the bathroom, I'd go for it.
It is, a gunstock oak color so don't know how it would look in the bathroom. Might have to change out a few of the other things--shower
curtain, etc.
Not the worst thing ever, and vinyl shower curtains are cheap.
hereMeanwhile, I thought 50F was pretty good today. The rain got
about when the message did.
We had light rain off and on until we hit GA, then the skies really opened up. Stopped for the night in Savannah, cloudy the nextmorning
but eventually blue skies broke thru.
We got it New Year's Eve; kept the partying down a bit. Mine
consisted of a few champagne-flavored jelly beans and a slurp of
birch beer.
Weather'sor good for you....Which... the elevator, or the daily going despite the issues...?
Or within the realm of possibility....
Some days both. I did it today but it wasn't any fun.
changing and I'm still paying for Saturday.
That's not so good....
quiltI did find good stuff at a church sale today anyway. The
findsgroup at church made out like bandits for next to nothing.
But that's a lot better... ;) There's been a lot of good fabric
lately.... :)
aboutThey do tend to be useful.
At times I wonder how I managed without one. (G)
Best thing ever for making a cup of tea.
We have an electric hot pot that does a decent job also. It takes
the same time as nuking a fridge filter cold mug of water. Had todo the
latter at my in-law's house over the 10 days recently.
things--bathroom. Might have to change out a few of the other
doesshower
curtain, etc.
Not the worst thing ever, and vinyl shower curtains are cheap.
We use fabric curtains, with a liner. There's always the option of
making my own; it's a simple enough job if you have a machine that
good buttonholes.
ofWe got it New Year's Eve; kept the partying down a bit. Mine
consisted of a few champagne-flavored jelly beans and a slurp
celebrations.birch beer.
We didn't bother staying up--seen enough New Year's Eve
Besides that, we had no egg nog. (G) (My parents always served itjust
before the new year.)
Best thing ever for making a cup of tea.
We have an electric hot pot that does a decent job also. It takesabout
the same time as nuking a fridge filter cold mug of water. Had todo the
latter at my in-law's house over the 10 days recently.
We had those hot pot things in college - no microwaves allowed, so everyone improvised.
things--bathroom. Might have to change out a few of the other
shower
curtain, etc.
Not the worst thing ever, and vinyl shower curtains are cheap.
We use fabric curtains, with a liner. There's always the option of making my own; it's a simple enough job if you have a machine thatdoes
good buttonholes.
Works for me. If you can find the right sort of fabric you're set to
go.
of birch beer.We got it New Year's Eve; kept the partying down a bit. Mine consisted of a few champagne-flavored jelly beans and a slurp
We didn't bother staying up--seen enough New Year's Evecelebrations.
Besides that, we had no egg nog. (G) (My parents always served itjust
before the new year.)
I have some in the fridge that I forgot about.(LOL)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 01-05-19 22:47 <=-
That's not so good....or good for you....Which... the elevator, or the daily going despite the issues...?
Or within the realm of possibility....
Some days both. I did it today but it wasn't any fun.
Weather's changing and I'm still paying for Saturday.
That's a mild description. We got nasty rain today; it was no fun whatever.
I did find good stuff at a church sale today anyway. TheBut that's a lot better... ;) There's been a lot of good fabric
quilt group at church made out like bandits for next to
nothing.
finds lately.... :)
Can't say I minded that part!
allowed, solatter at my in-law's house over the 10 days recently.
We had those hot pot things in college - no microwaves
hadeveryone improvised.
A few people had hot pots when I was in college but most of us just
the immersion coil. (I was in the latter group.) Microwaves weren'teven
on the horizon, except in maybe the mind of a mad scientist. Theone
dorm I lived in had kitchenettes on every floor; the one I lived inbirthday
longer had just one full sized kitchen. Other than popcorn and
cakes, cooking in the dorms wasn't encouraged.
bottom under 1/2" and seam. (optional--fuse interfacing onto innerspray
part of turned under piece before seaming) Make 12 3/4" to 1" long
button holes across top, evenly spacing them. Use with a liner or
with a water resistant coating. Also, you may want to sew weightsinto
the hem of the curtain--keep them light weight if you do. It's easyto
make custom decor for your bathroom if you make your own shower and
window curtains to match or co-ordinate. (G)
served itBesides that, we had no egg nog. (G) (My parents always
just
before the new year.)
I have some in the fridge that I forgot about.(LOL)
Now that I jogged your memory, is it still there? (G)
funSome days both. I did it today but it wasn't any fun.That's not so good....
Weather's changing and I'm still paying for Saturday.
That's a mild description. We got nasty rain today; it was no
kindawhatever.
I know how that is... We're getting snow now... at least it looks
pretty.... so far it's only a thin layer on things....
But that's a lot better... ;) There's been a lot of good fabric
finds lately.... :)
Can't say I minded that part!
Nope... almost makes up for a lot of stuff.... :)
A few people had hot pots when I was in college but most of us justhad
the immersion coil. (I was in the latter group.) Microwaves weren'teven
I've seen those but never had one.
on the horizon, except in maybe the mind of a mad scientist. Theone
dorm I lived in had kitchenettes on every floor; the one I lived in longer had just one full sized kitchen. Other than popcorn andbirthday
cakes, cooking in the dorms wasn't encouraged.
We didn't have access to a kitchen, and the dorm kitchen wasn't open
on weekends so we had to do something.
spray
with a water resistant coating. Also, you may want to sew weightsinto
the hem of the curtain--keep them light weight if you do. It's easyto
make custom decor for your bathroom if you make your own shower and window curtains to match or co-ordinate. (G)
I've never seen the spray. A lot of them come with magnets in the
bottom, but if you have a fiberglass tub those are something of a
waste. I'd be inclined to use an upholstery fabric of some kind, preferably something mildew-resistant.
served itBesides that, we had no egg nog. (G) (My parents always
just
before the new year.)
I have some in the fridge that I forgot about.(LOL)
Now that I jogged your memory, is it still there? (G)
Yep. I just came down with my annual cold; hot sauce has more
appeal
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 01-13-19 17:44 <=-
I know how that is... We're getting snow now... at least it looksSome days both. I did it today but it wasn't any fun.That's not so good....
Weather's changing and I'm still paying for Saturday.
That's a mild description. We got nasty rain today; it
was no fun whatever.
kinda pretty.... so far it's only a thin layer on things....
Just enough to give anyone driving a hard time. We're supposed to
get missed entirely.
But that's a lot better... ;) There's been a lot of good fabricNope... almost makes up for a lot of stuff.... :)
finds lately.... :)
Can't say I minded that part!
Hauled it from one charity to another, is what it amounts to. Not a
bad job all things considered.
As better ways to heat water in a dorm room came about, the coilslost
popularity. Even while I was in college the hot pots became moreand
more "the standard"--but my folks figured the coil, since it still
worked, was all I needed.
wasn't openWe didn't have access to a kitchen, and the dorm kitchen
classon weekends so we had to do something.
Our dorm kitchens were available 24/7. If you had a later morning
and didn't want to get up for breakfast hours, you could pour abowl of
cereal and get milk (you bought) from the fridge--or make sometoast
instead. A couple of the kitchenettes in the one dorm were on theside
of the dorm that was built into the hill--and poorly vented--so thefire
alarm went off on a regular basis when toast was being made in that
dorm.
theI've never seen the spray. A lot of them come with magnets in
of abottom, but if you have a fiberglass tub those are something
kind,waste. I'd be inclined to use an upholstery fabric of some
showerpreferably something mildew-resistant.
Upholstery fabric is usually too heavy/stiff to work well as a
curtain. The spray is usually available in the sporting goodssection of
stores like Wal-Mart or at a place like Cabellas or GandorMountain. As
for the mildew issue, I wash the liner as needed in hot water, withlower
bleach. The curtain will also be done as needed, but usually at a
temp, no bleach--especially if it's a print.
Now that I jogged your memory, is it still there? (G)
Yep. I just came down with my annual cold; hot sauce has more
appeal
No fun, hope you shake it soon.
As better ways to heat water in a dorm room came about, the coils lost popularity. Even while I was in college the hot pots became more and
more "the standard"--but my folks figured the coil, since it still
worked, was all I needed.
looksThat's a mild description. We got nasty rain today; itI know how that is... We're getting snow now... at least it
was no fun whatever.
supposed tokinda pretty.... so far it's only a thin layer on things....
Just enough to give anyone driving a hard time. We're
even tooget missed entirely.
It was light and didn't really stick to the roads, so it wasn't
bad for driving on/in.... What we are being promised for thisweekend
may well be a different story.....I'm in the middle of that now. Snow, sleet, rain, freezing
Not aHauled it from one charity to another, is what it amounts to.
bad job all things considered.
Another way to feel useful... ;)
Quoting Kurt Weiske to Ruth Haffly on 01-19-19 07:55 <=-
As better ways to heat water in a dorm room came about, the coils lost
popularity. Even while I was in college the hot pots became more and
more "the standard"--but my folks figured the coil, since it still
worked, was all I needed.
Kids nowadays have microwaves, but I started out with a hot pot and
later a toaster oven. It was fun to see what you could make with those
two things in a dorm without a kitchen, including my trademark bologna flambe!
After making hot pot hot dogs, you did need to wash the pot THOROUGHLY before making tea with it, I learned the hard way.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 01-20-19 00:19 <=-
It was light and didn't really stick to the roads, so it wasn'tThat's a mild description. We got nasty rain today; itI know how that is... We're getting snow now... at least it
was no fun whatever.
looks kinda pretty... so far it's only a thin layer on things..
Just enough to give anyone driving a hard time. We're
supposed to get missed entirely.
even too bad for driving on/in.... What we are being promised for
this weekend may well be a different story.....
I'm in the middle of that now. Snow, sleet, rain, freezing rain...eyyyyuch. At least the grocery stores made out like bandits.
And then there's the cold blast to turn it all into a frozen lump.
Which will be washed out with rain on Wednesday. Go figure.
Hauled it from one charity to another, is what it amounts to.Another way to feel useful... ;)
Not a bad job all things considered.
I bought yarn from one charity today, for my sister to use to make shawls/hats/etc for another charity. Double bonus.
popularity. Even while I was in college the hot pots became moreand
more "the standard"--but my folks figured the coil, since it still worked, was all I needed.
They upgraded from fuse boxes while I was there and we could use two blow-dryers on the same side of the hall at the same time. Finally.
instead. A couple of the kitchenettes in the one dorm were on theside
of the dorm that was built into the hill--and poorly vented--so thefire
alarm went off on a regular basis when toast was being made in that dorm.
We used to blow the fuses regularly; they hadn't upgraded the
electrical since the 40s. And would have killed for even a badly
vented kitchenette.
preferably something mildew-resistant.
Upholstery fabric is usually too heavy/stiff to work well as ashower
curtain. The spray is usually available in the sporting goodssection of
stores like Wal-Mart or at a place like Cabellas or GandorMountain. As
for the mildew issue, I wash the liner as needed in hot water, with bleach. The curtain will also be done as needed, but usually at alower
temp, no bleach--especially if it's a print.
I may have to go looking some day. My curtain is getting a little sun-faded.
Now that I jogged your memory, is it still there? (G)
Yep. I just came down with my annual cold; hot sauce has more appeal
No fun, hope you shake it soon.
Thanks. It's on its way out...eventually.
As better ways to heat water in a dorm room came about, the coils lost popularity. Even while I was in college the hot pots became more and
more "the standard"--but my folks figured the coil, since it still
worked, was all I needed.
Kids nowadays have microwaves, but I started out with a hot pot and
later a toaster oven. It was fun to see what you could make with those
two things in a dorm without a kitchen, including my trademark bologna flambe!
After making hot pot hot dogs, you did need to wash the pot THOROUGHLY before making tea with it, I learned the hard way.
NANCY BACKUS wrote to KURT WEISKE <=-
After making hot pot hot dogs, you did need to wash the pot THOROUGHLY before making tea with it, I learned the hard way.
[snicker] I can well imagine... :) The tea had oily overtones, did it...? :)
Ruth Haffly wrote to Kurt Weiske <=-
We were only allowed the hot pot or coil in our rooms. Did you go to a state college or private?
On 01-19-19 07:47, Kurt Weiske <=-
spoke to Ruth Haffly about 350 health was beef <=-
As better ways to heat water in a dorm room came about, the coils lost popularity. Even while I was in college the hot pots became more and
more "the standard"--but my folks figured the coil, since it still
worked, was all I needed.
Kids nowadays have microwaves, but I started out with a hot pot and
later a toaster oven. It was fun to see what you could make with those
two things in a dorm without a kitchen, including my trademark bologna flambe!
After making hot pot hot dogs, you did need to wash the pot THOROUGHLY before making tea with it, I learned the hard way.
forJust enough to give anyone driving a hard time. We'reIt was light and didn't really stick to the roads, so it wasn't
supposed to get missed entirely.
even too bad for driving on/in.... What we are being promised
bandits.this weekend may well be a different story.....
I'm in the middle of that now. Snow, sleet, rain, freezing rain...eyyyyuch. At least the grocery stores made out like
Yeah... we did our usual weekly shopping Friday evening, justbefore the
storm... and lots of shelves were quite depleted... Primarily thefrozen
pizza, the soda, the cereal aisles... rather amusing to see whatwas
considered important... (G)
lump.And then there's the cold blast to turn it all into a frozen
andWhich will be washed out with rain on Wednesday. Go figure.
Well, we only got the snow.... And lots of it.... at least 18"...
still getting some lighter lake effect snow.... the cold todayisn't
making it a frozen lump... but Wednesday's promised rain probably
will...
to.Hauled it from one charity to another, is what it amounts
makeNot a bad job all things considered.Another way to feel useful... ;)
I bought yarn from one charity today, for my sister to use to
shawls/hats/etc for another charity. Double bonus.
Indeed... :)
We were only allowed the hot pot or coil in our rooms. Did you go to a state college or private?
State school. The dorms were concrete and cinder block, pretty inflammable. :)
use twoThey upgraded from fuse boxes while I was there and we could
Finally.blow-dryers on the same side of the hall at the same time.
Sounds like the dorm I lived in most of my college life--main partwas
built around 1906, extentions were WWII era. Surprisingly, thecircuits
were decent, but would not have supported the heavier electronicsloads
of today. Dorm was torn down some years ago.
badlyWe used to blow the fuses regularly; they hadn't upgraded the
electrical since the 40s. And would have killed for even a
widevented kitchenette.
Did you use the outer window sills as an ice box? We did--had nice
spaces between the window and screen also for small stuff so itwouldn't
fall off.
littleI may have to go looking some day. My curtain is getting a
want.sun-faded.
It's an easy enough to do project--and gets you the curtains you
uppingNo fun, hope you shake it soon.
Thanks. It's on its way out...eventually.
Still dosing it with a good helping of hot sauce? I've found that
the vitamin c helps also--extra orange juice, grapefruit or justplain
tablets--helps clear the chest congestion.
They upgraded from fuse boxes while I was there and we could
Sounds like the dorm I lived in most of my college life--main partwas
built around 1906, extentions were WWII era. Surprisingly, thecircuits
were decent, but would not have supported the heavier electronicsloads
of today. Dorm was torn down some years ago.
Mine was built just after WWII and they never really upgraded the electrical until I was a sophomore. Those dorms have been torn down since.
badlyWe used to blow the fuses regularly; they hadn't upgraded the electrical since the 40s. And would have killed for even a
vented kitchenette.
Did you use the outer window sills as an ice box? We did--had nicewide
spaces between the window and screen also for small stuff so itwouldn't
fall off.
There wasn't much of a sill, although I did chill off fruit from time
to time.
littleI may have to go looking some day. My curtain is getting a
sun-faded.
It's an easy enough to do project--and gets you the curtains youwant.
As long as it's not letting water out on to the floor, I'm not going
to get picky.
No fun, hope you shake it soon.
Thanks. It's on its way out...eventually.
Still dosing it with a good helping of hot sauce? I've found thatupping
the vitamin c helps also--extra orange juice, grapefruit or justplain
tablets--helps clear the chest congestion.
That never worked on me. Most of it's gone now except some
congestion, but what else is new.
Ruth Haffly wrote to Kurt Weiske <=-
Sounds like the housing we lived in on Schofield Barracks, HI. We
figured it would (and did withstand Hurricane Iniki in 1992) a major
storm without damage. When we moved in, in 2001, it had a couple of avocado trees in the back yard. One was rather poorly so we had it
taken out--which meant all the soil nutrients, etc went to the other
one.
Quoting Kurt Weiske to Nancy Backus on 01-24-19 16:49 <=-
After making hot pot hot dogs, you did need to wash the pot THOROUGHLY
before making tea with it, I learned the hard way.
[snicker] I can well imagine... :) The tea had oily overtones, did
it...? :)
I wondered why the tea made me hungry. :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 01-25-19 23:21 <=-
Yeah... we did our usual weekly shopping Friday evening, justJust enough to give anyone driving a hard time. We'reIt was light and didn't really stick to the roads, so it wasn't
supposed to get missed entirely.
even too bad for driving on/in.... What we are being promised
for this weekend may well be a different story.....
I'm in the middle of that now. Snow, sleet, rain, freezing rain...eyyyyuch. At least the grocery stores made out like
bandits.
before the storm... and lots of shelves were quite depleted...
Primarily the frozen pizza, the soda, the cereal aisles... rather
amusing to see what was considered important... (G)
Some friends and I call it "French toast runs" - everyone panicking
and buying bread, eggs and milk. And toilet paper. That tends to go too. And beer. Beer tends to disappear.
And then there's the cold blast to turn it all into a frozenWell, we only got the snow.... And lots of it.... at least 18"...
lump. Which will be washed out with rain on Wednesday. Go
figure.
and still getting some lighter lake effect snow.... the cold today
isn't making it a frozen lump... but Wednesday's promised rain
probably will...
We got snow, sleet and then freezing rain. Fortunately not nearly
the freezing rain they were predicting, but even so it created a few drive-on skating rinks.
Indeed... :)Hauled it from one charity to another, is what it amountsAnother way to feel useful... ;)
to. Not a bad job all things considered.
I bought yarn from one charity today, for my sister to use to
make shawls/hats/etc for another charity. Double bonus.
Got a big haul of it at $3/plastic grocery bag full. No one will
need yarn at my sister's church for a while, anyway.(LOL)
theMine was built just after WWII and they never really upgraded
torn downelectrical until I was a sophomore. Those dorms have been
charging.since.
The dorms now have to have heavier duty wiring than when we were
students. Everybody has lap tops, cell phones, etc that need
Don't know if my alma mater allows microwaves or small fridges inthe
rooms (probably not) but I understand a lot of schools do allowthem
now. All of the above are power grabbers, then add in the blowdryers,
electric tooth brushes, etc..............
had niceDid you use the outer window sills as an ice box? We did--
itwide
spaces between the window and screen also for small stuff so
from timewouldn't
fall off.
There wasn't much of a sill, although I did chill off fruit
theto time.
It wasn't supposed to be done at our school but I think most all of
staff sort of ignored the fact that it was done. Every so often, awas
notice was put out about it, probably when some important visitor
due to visit campus. (G)
justthe vitamin c helps also--extra orange juice, grapefruit or
plain
tablets--helps clear the chest congestion.
That never worked on me. Most of it's gone now except some
congestion, but what else is new.
Time, and thyme tea for chest congestion.
wondered if we were there to prepare for the storm, but I told herit
was just our usual Friday night shopping trip... :) She was alittle
surprised when I told her I'd not be surprised if church wascancelled
due to the storm... Turned out I was right in my intuition... withclose
to 2 feet of snow being predicted, and driving advisaries allaround the
area, right through Sunday until past the second service, theseesion
and pastor decided to just cancel everything and keep us allsafe....
Just as well... it took us until Tuesday to be fully dug out, andget
the cars out of the driveway....Two feet? Eep. That would keep even our plows busy. We cancelled
Ours was all snow over the weekend, and when it got colder, itdidn't
change much.... then it warmed up and rained Wednesday, andeverything
compacted... it didn't get as icy as I feared, though thesubsequent
freezing ended up freezing water around my tires solid.... it was aStill
"fun" job getting the car out Friday when we went out shopping....
lots of ice under newer snow in our dirveway....Sounds it. My car was in the garage, so no problems there.
thatneed yarn at my sister's church for a while, anyway.(LOL)
You have them well supplied... :) How many bags did you get at
price....? ;)
Sounds like the housing we lived in on Schofield Barracks, HI. We
figured it would (and did withstand Hurricane Iniki in 1992) a major
storm without damage. When we moved in, in 2001, it had a couple of avocado trees in the back yard. One was rather poorly so we had it
taken out--which meant all the soil nutrients, etc went to the other
one.
I have an avocado tree in my back yard (a few miles south of Santa
Cruz, on the coast in California) that hasn't borne fruit. I was led
to understand that avocado trees needed another tree to pollinate
them?
rooms (probably not) but I understand a lot of schools do allowthem
now. All of the above are power grabbers, then add in the blowdryers,
electric tooth brushes, etc..............
These days dorms have to have heavy-duty wiring. Fridges are almost required, as are baby microwaves. Add in the other stuff and they
have to beef up the wiring.
Did you use the outer window sills as an ice box? We did--
from timeThere wasn't much of a sill, although I did chill off fruit
to time.
It wasn't supposed to be done at our school but I think most all ofthe
staff sort of ignored the fact that it was done. Every so often, a notice was put out about it, probably when some important visitorwas
due to visit campus. (G)
Well then they should have had fridges for student use.(LOL)
justthe vitamin c helps also--extra orange juice, grapefruit or
plain
tablets--helps clear the chest congestion.
That never worked on me. Most of it's gone now except some congestion, but what else is new.
Time, and thyme tea for chest congestion.
Except this is sinus/nasal. Not much of anything in the chest.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 02-01-19 00:11 <=-
wondered if we were there to prepare for the storm, but I told her
it was just our usual Friday night shopping trip... :) She was a
little surprised when I told her I'd not be surprised if church
was cancelled due to the storm... Turned out I was right in my
intuition... with close to 2 feet of snow being predicted, and
driving advisaries all around the area, right through Sunday until
past the second service, the session and pastor decided to just
cancel everything and keep us all safe.... Just as well... it took
us until Tuesday to be fully dug out, and get the cars out of the driveway....
Two feet? Eep. That would keep even our plows busy. We cancelled
stuff last night due to the cold. Then again so did everyone else.
Ours was all snow over the weekend, and when it got colder, it
didn't change much.... then it warmed up and rained Wednesday, and everything compacted... it didn't get as icy as I feared, though
the subsequent freezing ended up freezing water around my tires
solid.... it was a"fun" job getting the car out Friday when we
went out shopping.... Still lots of ice under newer snow in our driveway....
Sounds it. My car was in the garage, so no problems there.
need yarn at my sister's church for a while, anyway.(LOL)You have them well supplied... :) How many bags did you get at
that price....? ;)
Five, all told. One is headed straight to Ebay. with one or two more
to follow. The mohair ought to pay for the whole shebang.
almostThese days dorms have to have heavy-duty wiring. Fridges are
theyrequired, as are baby microwaves. Add in the other stuff and
have to beef up the wiring.
Probably a ceertain standard for dorm construction now.
visitornotice was put out about it, probably when some important
was
due to visit campus. (G)
Well then they should have had fridges for student use.(LOL)
Most of the dorms were older, wiring couldn't have supported it.
chest.Time, and thyme tea for chest congestion.
Except this is sinus/nasal. Not much of anything in the
OK, push the kim chee. (G)
theus until Tuesday to be fully dug out, and get the cars out of
cancelleddriveway....
Two feet? Eep. That would keep even our plows busy. We
else.stuff last night due to the cold. Then again so did everyone
Yup... things got cancelled here because of the extreme cold and
windchills, too...
garageSounds it. My car was in the garage, so no problems there.
Times like these, I wish we could put ours in the garage, but the
is full.... ;)
two moreneed yarn at my sister's church for a while, anyway.(LOL)You have them well supplied... :) How many bags did you get at
that price....? ;)
Five, all told. One is headed straight to Ebay. with one or
to follow. The mohair ought to pay for the whole shebang.
That should work out well, then.... :)
almostThese days dorms have to have heavy-duty wiring. Fridges are
theyrequired, as are baby microwaves. Add in the other stuff and
have to beef up the wiring.
Probably a ceertain standard for dorm construction now.
With all the electronics in use now, they'd have to.
Well then they should have had fridges for student use.(LOL)
Most of the dorms were older, wiring couldn't have supported it.
Those little cubes don't take much apparently.
Time, and thyme tea for chest congestion.
chest.Except this is sinus/nasal. Not much of anything in the
OK, push the kim chee. (G)
Back to that again, not that I mind. The congestion never really
left, and it's setting a known offender tooth off. I never know if
it's a real problem or just crankiness from being assaulted by sinus
crud.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 02-10-19 18:41 <=-
us until Tuesday to be fully dug out, and get the cars out ofYup... things got cancelled here because of the extreme cold and
the driveway....
Two feet? Eep. That would keep even our plows busy. We
cancelled stuff last night due to the cold. Then again so
did everyone else.
windchills, too...
If it's cold enough to kill car batteries, probably smart to stay
home.
Sounds it. My car was in the garage, so no problems there.Times like these, I wish we could put ours in the garage, but the
garage is full.... ;)
I've tried to avoid that, but I do have a basement full of packing materials. :-)
That should work out well, then.... :)need yarn at my sister's church for a while, anyway.(LOL)You have them well supplied... :) How many bags did you get at
that price....? ;)
Five, all told. One is headed straight to Ebay. with one or
two more to follow. The mohair ought to pay for the whole
shebang.
My sister finally came and hauled off her share. She said the ladies
at her church will be fighting over it.(LOL)
schoolsProbably a ceertain standard for dorm construction now.
With all the electronics in use now, they'd have to.
Add in the baby microwaves, fridges and other stuff a lot of
allow--you need heavy duty wiring.
it.Most of the dorms were older, wiring couldn't have supported
turn ofThose little cubes don't take much apparently.
No, but when the main section of your dorm was built around the
the 19/20 century and the addition in the 1940s, you know thewiring
won't meet modern standards. Even when I was a student it was old;that
was when computers took up a whole room and a lot of students didpapers
on manual typewriters. Blow dryers were a relativly new item on the
market then, as were hand held calculators.
reallyOK, push the kim chee. (G)
Back to that again, not that I mind. The congestion never
know ifleft, and it's setting a known offender tooth off. I never
sinusit's a real problem or just crankiness from being assaulted by
just thecrud.
Can't win for losing. Is it something antibiotics would help or
old tincure of time? I'm trying to stay away from any place thatmight
send germs my way--don't want the surgery to be postponed now thatI'm
this [] close.
stayYup... things got cancelled here because of the extreme cold and windchills, too...
If it's cold enough to kill car batteries, probably smart to
That too.home.
Especially when less than a minute's exposure is likely to produce
severe frostbite....
packingI've tried to avoid that, but I do have a basement full of
allmaterials. :-)
Ours holds (in addition to the other junk) three classic cars that
need significant work on them... one is Richard's '68 VW bug, theother
two we acquired when a neighbor was moving away and only takingwhat he
could fit in the car he was driving....
ladiesMy sister finally came and hauled off her share. She said the
at her church will be fighting over it.(LOL)
You DO get the good stuff.... (G) Did she take 2 or 3 bags....?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 02-14-19 22:48 <=-
Yup... things got cancelled here because of the extreme cold and windchills, too...Especially when less than a minute's exposure is likely to produce
If it's cold enough to kill car batteries, probably smart to
stay home.
severe frostbite....
That too.
I've tried to avoid that, but I do have a basement full ofOurs holds (in addition to the other junk) three classic cars that
packing materials. :-)
all need significant work on them... one is Richard's '68 VW bug,
the other two we acquired when a neighbor was moving away and only
taking what he could fit in the car he was driving....
Ouch. But that ought to keep Richard busy for a while!
My sister finally came and hauled off her share. She said theYou DO get the good stuff.... (G) Did she take 2 or 3 bags....?
ladies at her church will be fighting over it.(LOL)
Four, I think. I kept two, having bought more earlier at a higher
price.
producestay home.Especially when less than a minute's exposure is likely to
:)severe frostbite....
That too.
At least we are getting less of those extremely cold temps now...
onlythe other two we acquired when a neighbor was moving away and
40taking what he could fit in the car he was driving....
Ouch. But that ought to keep Richard busy for a while!
When/if he ever gets around to dealing with them.... it's been over
years now, and they still sit there... ;)
higherYou DO get the good stuff.... (G) Did she take 2 or 3 bags....?
Four, I think. I kept two, having bought more earlier at a
price.
And now to get those sold on Ebay..... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 02-21-19 22:56 <=-
At least we are getting less of those extremely cold tempsstay home.Especially when less than a minute's exposure is likely to
produce severe frostbite....
That too.
now... :)
We had snow and ice on Wednesday night, and all the ice was gone by Thursday afternoon. All it did was delay school a few hours.
the other two we acquired when a neighbor was moving away andWhen/if he ever gets around to dealing with them.... it's been over
only taking what he could fit in the car he was driving....
Ouch. But that ought to keep Richard busy for a while!
40 years now, and they still sit there... ;)
Poor babies. After that long I'd be tempted to sell them off for a
few bucks to guys who mess with cars.
You DO get the good stuff.... (G) Did she take 2 or 3 bags....?And now to get those sold on Ebay..... :)
Four, I think. I kept two, having bought more earlier at a
higher price.
Sold five lots of it last week! More getting written up as we speak.
I sold some of it cheap apparently. ;-)
gone byWe had snow and ice on Wednesday night, and all the ice was
thanThursday afternoon. All it did was delay school a few hours.
This past week has been break week for the schools... So the less
pleasant weather Monday wasn't much of a hassle....We had school last week, although another day caught a delay due to
for a40 years now, and they still sit there... ;)
Poor babies. After that long I'd be tempted to sell them off
figuresfew bucks to guys who mess with cars.
He still considers himself a "guy that messes with cars".... and
that eventually he'll get to them.... :)
speak.Sold five lots of it last week! More getting written up as we
themselves atI sold some of it cheap apparently. ;-)
Got snapped up quick, did they....? (G) Did they pay for
least....?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 02-23-19 23:51 <=-
We had snow and ice on Wednesday night, and all the ice wasThis past week has been break week for the schools... So the less
gone by Thursday afternoon. All it did was delay school a
few hours.
than pleasant weather Monday wasn't much of a hassle....
We had school last week, although another day caught a delay due to
ice.
40 years now, and they still sit there... ;)He still considers himself a "guy that messes with cars".... and
Poor babies. After that long I'd be tempted to sell them off
for a few bucks to guys who mess with cars.
figures that eventually he'll get to them.... :)
When he's 90? (LOL) I have some of those projects myself, but they
don't take up a whole garage bay.
Sold five lots of it last week! More getting written up as weGot snapped up quick, did they....? (G) Did they pay for
speak. I sold some of it cheap apparently. ;-)
themselves at least....?
Pretty well paid for the whole shebang in fact.
Probably a certain standard for dorm construction now.
With all the electronics in use now, they'd have to.
Add in the baby microwaves, fridges and other stuff a lot ofschools
allow--you need heavy duty wiring.
The new ones are all-electric, so must take more juice.
it.Most of the dorms were older, wiring couldn't have supported
Those little cubes don't take much apparently.
No, but when the main section of your dorm was built around theturn of
the 19/20 century and the addition in the 1940s, you know thewiring
won't meet modern standards. Even when I was a student it was old;that
was when computers took up a whole room and a lot of students didpapers
on manual typewriters. Blow dryers were a relativly new item on the market then, as were hand held calculators.
No clue what it would have made of microwaves. My calculator was
solar, even then. Weighed a ton, but no batteries or plug needed.
OK, push the kim chee. (G)
reallyBack to that again, not that I mind. The congestion never
know ifleft, and it's setting a known offender tooth off. I never
sinusit's a real problem or just crankiness from being assaulted by
crud.
Can't win for losing. Is it something antibiotics would help orjust the
old tincure of time? I'm trying to stay away from any place thatmight
send germs my way--don't want the surgery to be postponed now thatI'm
this [] close.
In this case it turns out to be the tooth making the sinuses crazy
instead of the other way around. An old root canal doesn't like me
any more and is getting redone on Tuesday. I'm praying this works
because it doesn't feel good. Not one bit.
due tothan pleasant weather Monday wasn't much of a hassle....
We had school last week, although another day caught a delay
cold....ice.
And today, the schools were closed again, for the wind and the
theyHe still considers himself a "guy that messes with cars".... and
figures that eventually he'll get to them.... :)
When he's 90? (LOL) I have some of those projects myself, but
mydon't take up a whole garage bay.
Hey... they're his cars, and his garage.... ok, well, it could be
garage as well, but I'm leaving it to him to deal with... :)
Got snapped up quick, did they....? (G) Did they pay for
themselves at least....?
Pretty well paid for the whole shebang in fact.
That's quite good.... :)
Add in the baby microwaves, fridges and other stuff a lot ofschools
allow--you need heavy duty wiring.
The new ones are all-electric, so must take more juice.
So hopefully the schools are investing in solar or some other
alternative form of energy to keep the cost of electricity down.
wasNo clue what it would have made of microwaves. My calculator
needed.solar, even then. Weighed a ton, but no batteries or plug
Probably would have blown fuses every time something was pluggedin. Our
first calculators were battery operated. Rachel needed one in 3rdgrade
when we got to Germany so I bought a solar one for $8.00 at the PX.We
might still have it around, 33 years later. Battery operated onestended
to die and get tossed but that solar one kept going and going.
like meinstead of the other way around. An old root canal doesn't
worksany more and is getting redone on Tuesday. I'm praying this
now.because it doesn't feel good. Not one bit.
Hopefully you're feeling better and eating more than just soup by
I've been improving bit by bit but still leaving the kitchen workto
Steve. A friend brought over Olive Garden soup, salad andbreadsticks
for supper tonight so it'll be an easy meal tonight.
---
Add in the baby microwaves, fridges and other stuff a lot ofschools
allow--you need heavy duty wiring.
The new ones are all-electric, so must take more juice.
So hopefully the schools are investing in solar or some other alternative form of energy to keep the cost of electricity down.
I'd be putting solar panels on all those flat roofs.
wasNo clue what it would have made of microwaves. My calculator
needed.solar, even then. Weighed a ton, but no batteries or plug
Probably would have blown fuses every time something was pluggedin. Our
first calculators were battery operated. Rachel needed one in 3rdgrade
when we got to Germany so I bought a solar one for $8.00 at the PX.We
might still have it around, 33 years later. Battery operated onestended
to die and get tossed but that solar one kept going and going.
That old solar tech was TOUGH stuff. Battery compartments get
corroded, but no batteries, no corrosion.
like meinstead of the other way around. An old root canal doesn't
worksany more and is getting redone on Tuesday. I'm praying this
because it doesn't feel good. Not one bit.
Hopefully you're feeling better and eating more than just soup bynow.
It never got done. Turns out this too has had too much work done. My
body was already fighting off the infection part. It still isn't
back to normal and probably will be, but the long term solution is to eventually yank it if need be.
I've been improving bit by bit but still leaving the kitchen workto
Steve. A friend brought over Olive Garden soup, salad andbreadsticks
for supper tonight so it'll be an easy meal tonight.
I nuked some leftovers.(LOL) I didn't get home from church until 4PM
and enough was enough.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 03-02-19 17:51 <=-
than pleasant weather Monday wasn't much of a hassle....And today, the schools were closed again, for the wind and the
We had school last week, although another day caught a delay
due to ice.
cold....
We could get Monday off if the storm coming hits like they think it
will. We had one last night that didn't do much.
He still considers himself a "guy that messes with cars".... andHey... they're his cars, and his garage.... ok, well, it could be
figures that eventually he'll get to them.... :)
When he's 90? (LOL) I have some of those projects myself, but
they don't take up a whole garage bay.
my garage as well, but I'm leaving it to him to deal with... :)
It would beat shoveling the car out every time!
Got snapped up quick, did they....? (G) Did they pay forThat's quite good.... :)
themselves at least....?
Pretty well paid for the whole shebang in fact.
Now to get rid of the other batch....
Hi Ruth,lot of
Add in the baby microwaves, fridges and other stuff a
otherschools
allow--you need heavy duty wiring.
The new ones are all-electric, so must take more juice.
So hopefully the schools are investing in solar or some
down.alternative form of energy to keep the cost of electricity
inI'd be putting solar panels on all those flat roofs.
If the area got enough sun, that would work. Wind power would work
some areas also.
thingsThat old solar tech was TOUGH stuff. Battery compartments get
corroded, but no batteries, no corrosion.
Very true, we've dealt with battery corrosion in various small
like that over the years.
solution is toback to normal and probably will be, but the long term
haveeventually yank it if need be.
Good that you're doing better, bad that the tooth will eventually
to go. Other than my wisdom teeth (all 4 very much impacted, taken
until 4PMI nuked some leftovers.(LOL) I didn't get home from church
them forand enough was enough.
I understand. Steve smoked some ribs yesterday, had a couple of
supper. He bought a new smoker/grill just before my surgery; thiswas
the first time he tried it as a smoker and was very happy with the
outcome.
think itdue to ice.And today, the schools were closed again, for the wind and the
cold....
We could get Monday off if the storm coming hits like they
gotwill. We had one last night that didn't do much.
We dodged that bullet... did it hit you...? I did hear that Boston
hit by it...It cancelled quilting group and school, but it was fine later.
bethey don't take up a whole garage bay.Hey... they're his cars, and his garage.... ok, well, it could
carmy garage as well, but I'm leaving it to him to deal with... :)
It would beat shoveling the car out every time!
He'd still have to shovel the driveway sufficiently to get either
out.... But, true, one wouldn't have to clear the snow off the car
itself anyway... :)
Got snapped up quick, did they....? (G) Did they pay forThat's quite good.... :)
themselves at least....?
Pretty well paid for the whole shebang in fact.
Now to get rid of the other batch....
And how is that going....? :)
I'd be putting solar panels on all those flat roofs.
If the area got enough sun, that would work. Wind power would workin
some areas also.
It would keep the buildings cooler in the Summer too.
That old solar tech was TOUGH stuff. Battery compartments get corroded, but no batteries, no corrosion.
Very true, we've dealt with battery corrosion in various smallthings
like that over the years.
I've opened many an old piece of electronic gear to find the green
uck in the battery compartment.
solution is toback to normal and probably will be, but the long term
eventually yank it if need be.
Good that you're doing better, bad that the tooth will eventuallyhave
to go. Other than my wisdom teeth (all 4 very much impacted, taken
I've come to that conclusion.
until 4PMI nuked some leftovers.(LOL) I didn't get home from church
and enough was enough.
I understand. Steve smoked some ribs yesterday, had a couple ofthem for
supper. He bought a new smoker/grill just before my surgery; thiswas
the first time he tried it as a smoker and was very happy with the outcome.
Smoked ribs... yes please! I'll be getting...more leftovers.
would workIf the area got enough sun, that would work. Wind power
windows.in
some areas also.
It would keep the buildings cooler in the Summer too.
For sure! The old dorm I lived in had no AC; we just opened our
(G) The newest dorms on campus were built with AC but it wasn'tneeded
much during the school year.
greenI've opened many an old piece of electronic gear to find the
packeduck in the battery compartment.
So have we. As part of moving with the military, we usually took
batteries out of remotes, flashlights--anything that the movers
basically--since we didn't know how long it would be before we sawthe
stuff again. That simple step helped save a lot of potentialbattery
corrosion.
takento go. Other than my wisdom teeth (all 4 very much impacted,
I've come to that conclusion.
Sigh!
lastSmoked ribs... yes please! I'll be getting...more leftovers.
We will have leftovers tonight too. A neighbor brought over supper
night, enough to feed us for a couple of nights actually. Porkchops
with cheesy rice so Steve added a salad and some of the buttercupsquash
we'd cooked up last week.
For sure! The old dorm I lived in had no AC; we just opened ourwindows.
(G) The newest dorms on campus were built with AC but it wasn'tneeded
much during the school year.
Up until now anyway; if the climate changes the way they say it will,
who knows.
greenI've opened many an old piece of electronic gear to find the
uck in the battery compartment.
So have we. As part of moving with the military, we usually took batteries out of remotes, flashlights--anything that the moverspacked
basically--since we didn't know how long it would be before we sawthe
stuff again. That simple step helped save a lot of potentialbattery
corrosion.
With my own stuff I can do that, but if I'm looking at something at
an estate sale, you never can tell.
takento go. Other than my wisdom teeth (all 4 very much impacted,
I've come to that conclusion.
Sigh!
On the upside it's calmed down a lot. Downside, the old incisional hernias (mesh and holes) are giving me more grief.
Smoked ribs... yes please! I'll be getting...more leftovers.
We will have leftovers tonight too. A neighbor brought over supperlast
night, enough to feed us for a couple of nights actually. Porkchops
with cheesy rice so Steve added a salad and some of the buttercupsquash
we'd cooked up last week.
Sounds OK to me too. I'm not sure I've ever done cheesy rice. It
might be good with brown rice; white rice doesn't have enough taste
to be bothered.
BostonWe could get Monday off if the storm coming hits like theyWe dodged that bullet... did it hit you...? I did hear that
think it will. We had one last night that didn't do much.
got hit by it...
It cancelled quilting group and school, but it was fine later.
Did you get much snow with it...?
And how is that going....? :)Pretty well paid for the whole shebang in fact.That's quite good.... :)
Now to get rid of the other batch....
One boxful hasn't moved and the rest hasn't gone live yet.
An on-going process, after all... :)
wasn't(G) The newest dorms on campus were built with AC but it
it will,needed
much during the school year.
Up until now anyway; if the climate changes the way they say
who knows.
Possibly, but I'm not going to get into that here.
something atstuff again. That simple step helped save a lot of potentialbattery
corrosion.
With my own stuff I can do that, but if I'm looking at
open thean estate sale, you never can tell.
True, you might find something that looks good........until you
battery compartment. Some things might be salvageable, others, notworth
the time/money.
incisionalOn the upside it's calmed down a lot. Downside, the old
lothernias (mesh and holes) are giving me more grief.
That's a pain and a half! I'm still dealing with the knee, figuring
it'll be some time in late spring or early summer before I can do a
with it.
ItSounds OK to me too. I'm not sure I've ever done cheesy rice.
tastemight be good with brown rice; white rice doesn't have enough
suchto be bothered.
No, white rice isn't the greatest but she's not into brown rice and
like. She's busy raising 4 kids but maybe I can teach her a bitabout
using whole grains and suchlike once I get back on my feet.
it will,Up until now anyway; if the climate changes the way they say
who knows.
Possibly, but I'm not going to get into that here.
Me either, except to say I'm looking at pictures of friends BBQing in Texas and South Carolina right now.
stuff again. That simple step helped save a lot of potentialbattery
corrosion.
something atWith my own stuff I can do that, but if I'm looking at
an estate sale, you never can tell.
True, you might find something that looks good........until youopen the
battery compartment. Some things might be salvageable, others, notworth
the time/money.
With that stuff you have to look before you buy.
incisionalOn the upside it's calmed down a lot. Downside, the old
hernias (mesh and holes) are giving me more grief.
That's a pain and a half! I'm still dealing with the knee, figuring it'll be some time in late spring or early summer before I can do alot
with it.
Meanwhile, the dumb tooth is telling me it really does have to go.
ItSounds OK to me too. I'm not sure I've ever done cheesy rice.
tastemight be good with brown rice; white rice doesn't have enough
to be bothered.
No, white rice isn't the greatest but she's not into brown rice andsuch
like. She's busy raising 4 kids but maybe I can teach her a bitabout
using whole grains and suchlike once I get back on my feet.
Those prefab boxed rices are even worse. I've resorted to them here
and there at need.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 03-20-19 23:46 <=-
Did you get much snow with it...?We could get Monday off if the storm coming hits like theyWe dodged that bullet... did it hit you...? I did hear that
think it will. We had one last night that didn't do much.
Boston got hit by it...
It cancelled quilting group and school, but it was fine later.
Not much; it just hit at the wrong time.
An on-going process, after all... :)And how is that going....? :)Pretty well paid for the whole shebang in fact.That's quite good.... :)
Now to get rid of the other batch....
One boxful hasn't moved and the rest hasn't gone live yet.
Slow and steady and annoying here we go.
BBQing inMe either, except to say I'm looking at pictures of friends
ing butTexas and South Carolina right now.
It's only in the mid 50s here, and windy. Not a good day for bbq-
maybe closed grill cooking.
yousomething atWith my own stuff I can do that, but if I'm looking at
an estate sale, you never can tell.
True, you might find something that looks good........until
others, notopen the
battery compartment. Some things might be salvageable,
askworth
the time/money.
With that stuff you have to look before you buy.
Do you usually ask permission before opening something dubious or
for forgiveness afterwards?
figuringThat's a pain and a half! I'm still dealing with the knee,
can do ait'll be some time in late spring or early summer before I
go.lot
with it.
Meanwhile, the dumb tooth is telling me it really does have to
Not a fun time. The knee is improving--still some signs of theallergic
rash from where it was under wraps for so long. I'm getting aroundthe
house part time without the cane, especially in the kitchen andsewing
room.
them hereThose prefab boxed rices are even worse. I've resorted to
dishes)and there at need.
I tried them back when they (and the quick noodles with sauce
first came out. Not worth continuing with unless I'm grasping atstraws
for meals.
much.think it will. We had one last night that didn't do
later.We dodged that bullet... did it hit you...? I did hear that
Boston got hit by it...
It cancelled quilting group and school, but it was fine
Did you get much snow with it...?
Not much; it just hit at the wrong time.
So the powers-that-be decided to be more safe than sorry....
selling... :)One boxful hasn't moved and the rest hasn't gone live yet.An on-going process, after all... :)
Slow and steady and annoying here we go.
And of course you are always adding to the stock that needs
BBQing inMe either, except to say I'm looking at pictures of friends
Texas and South Carolina right now.
It's only in the mid 50s here, and windy. Not a good day for bbq-ing but
maybe closed grill cooking.
That would work; my friends in northern Michigan would be outside in shorts.
youTrue, you might find something that looks good........until
others, notopen the
battery compartment. Some things might be salvageable,
worth
the time/money.
With that stuff you have to look before you buy.
Do you usually ask permission before opening something dubious orask
for forgiveness afterwards?
Generally ask forgiveness, but if it's damaged they don't want to
sell it anyway, at least here. Or they want to know about it.
figuringThat's a pain and a half! I'm still dealing with the knee,
can do ait'll be some time in late spring or early summer before I
lot
with it.
go.Meanwhile, the dumb tooth is telling me it really does have to
Not a fun time. The knee is improving--still some signs of theallergic
rash from where it was under wraps for so long. I'm getting aroundthe
house part time without the cane, especially in the kitchen andsewing
room.
Now the dentist says that due to the MS and some other factors she
needs more information on how to deal with me. Making matters worse,
I have an orphan form of the disease, and will react differently to everything than a "normal" MS patient.
them hereThose prefab boxed rices are even worse. I've resorted to
and there at need.
I tried them back when they (and the quick noodles with saucedishes)
first came out. Not worth continuing with unless I'm grasping atstraws
for meals.
It's OK emergency chow, but I wouldn't serve it regularly.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 03-27-19 23:48 <=-
So the powers-that-be decided to be more safe than sorry....Did you get much snow with it...?think it will. We had one last night that didn't doWe dodged that bullet... did it hit you...? I did hear that
much.
Boston got hit by it...
It cancelled quilting group and school, but it was fine
later.
Not much; it just hit at the wrong time.
School busses sliding all over the road is not good publicity. It wouldn't have been good for the teachers either.
And of course you are always adding to the stock that needsOne boxful hasn't moved and the rest hasn't gone live yet.An on-going process, after all... :)
Slow and steady and annoying here we go.
selling... :)
True. I at least try to go for smaller items for the most part.
outside inThat would work; my friends in northern Michigan would be
youshorts.
We've seen folks in shorts on colder days around here........makes
wonder if they're northern transplants or just have a highmetabolism
and don't fel the cold. Weather report says that we're to have 60sMonday.
today, 70s next couple of days, 60s on Sunday and back to 50s on
Guess we'll not break out the shorts yet. (G)
toGenerally ask forgiveness, but if it's damaged they don't want
ridsell it anyway, at least here. Or they want to know about it.
That seems to be the unwritten rule. Or, if they really want to get
of it, they will let you have it for a super low price, sometimesfree.
sheNow the dentist says that due to the MS and some other factors
worse,needs more information on how to deal with me. Making matters
differently toI have an orphan form of the disease, and will react
everything than a "normal" MS patient.
New dentist or one you've been seeing for years? If the latter, she
should be somewhat aware of your problems.
moreIt's OK emergency chow, but I wouldn't serve it regularly.
Nor would I; there's usually something in the pantry that can be
combined with something else in the fridge or freezer to make a
edible meal.
and don't fel the cold. Weather report says that we're to have 60s today, 70s next couple of days, 60s on Sunday and back to 50s onMonday.
Guess we'll not break out the shorts yet. (G)
A friend locally wears Hawaiian shirts and shorts until it goes below freezing. Then he wears long pants. The guy is a furnace
apparently.
toGenerally ask forgiveness, but if it's damaged they don't want
sell it anyway, at least here. Or they want to know about it.
That seems to be the unwritten rule. Or, if they really want to getrid
of it, they will let you have it for a super low price, sometimesfree.
It's happened, but if it's a battery piece and the electrical is
shot, even free is too much.
sheNow the dentist says that due to the MS and some other factors
worse,needs more information on how to deal with me. Making matters
differently toI have an orphan form of the disease, and will react
everything than a "normal" MS patient.
New dentist or one you've been seeing for years? If the latter, she should be somewhat aware of your problems.
New one. The old one retired.
It's OK emergency chow, but I wouldn't serve it regularly.
Nor would I; there's usually something in the pantry that can be combined with something else in the fridge or freezer to make amore
edible meal.
I did eat one of those frozen "takeout" Chinese meals on Sunday
night, but Sunday is usually heat and eat night here. It was OK.
ItSchool busses sliding all over the road is not good publicity.
schoolwouldn't have been good for the teachers either.
Ah, so when it hit, it was nasty enough... and coinciding with
traffic times...
part.True. I at least try to go for smaller items for the most
And things you expect to be able to sell... or would just as soonkeep
for yourself.... or already know where to donate or rehome them....;)
goes belowA friend locally wears Hawaiian shirts and shorts until it
worefreezing. Then he wears long pants. The guy is a furnace
apparently.
Some people are. We knew it was cold on Oahu when our senior pastor
socks, our associate pastor wore long sleeved shirts. Yesterday we
didn't get any snow but an hour west of us they had flurries, stuckto
the ground a bit not that much further west. Today is clear and inthe
mid 60s. I'm not packing away colder weather clothes yet.
isIt's happened, but if it's a battery piece and the electrical
Depending onshot, even free is too much.
Sometimes it's free so it can be your problem to deal with.
what it is, we've taken and refurbished or repurposed free items.
latter, sheNew dentist or one you've been seeing for years? If the
should be somewhat aware of your problems.
New one. The old one retired.
So you have to break in the new one. Fun job. (G)
SundayI did eat one of those frozen "takeout" Chinese meals on
OK.night, but Sunday is usually heat and eat night here. It was
We usually have odds and ends--whatever's available on Sundaynights.
The mid day meal is usually a bit later so I'm not hungry until 7-ish.
By then I don't want a lot to eat so I'll just have somethinglight.
goes belowA friend locally wears Hawaiian shirts and shorts until it
freezing. Then he wears long pants. The guy is a furnace apparently.
Some people are. We knew it was cold on Oahu when our senior pastorwore
socks, our associate pastor wore long sleeved shirts. Yesterday we
That's how you know it's freezing out. Andy wears long pants. When
it gets close to zero he wears a coat.
didn't get any snow but an hour west of us they had flurries, stuckto
the ground a bit not that much further west. Today is clear and inthe
mid 60s. I'm not packing away colder weather clothes yet.
Parts of CT are getting snow/ice tonight in the higher areas. I'm
getting rain. Tomorrow? Up to about 60.
isIt's happened, but if it's a battery piece and the electrical
shot, even free is too much.
Sometimes it's free so it can be your problem to deal with.Depending on
what it is, we've taken and refurbished or repurposed free items.
Me too, depending.
latter, sheNew dentist or one you've been seeing for years? If the
should be somewhat aware of your problems.
New one. The old one retired.
So you have to break in the new one. Fun job. (G)
The old doc picked her, so she knows her stuff. Now she has to learn
to know me.
SundayI did eat one of those frozen "takeout" Chinese meals on
OK.night, but Sunday is usually heat and eat night here. It was
We usually have odds and ends--whatever's available on Sundaynights.
The mid day meal is usually a bit later so I'm not hungry until 7-ish.
By then I don't want a lot to eat so I'll just have somethinglight.
Generally no one cooks here on a Sunday. Tonight was pot roast made
with onion soup mix, a can of diced tomatoes, potatoes, and a chunk
of bottom round the supermarket literally gave away. It was on sale
for $1.88/pound and had a coupon for quick sale on it. The sale
coupon was more than the sale price of the beef. No-brainer on that
one! Cooked the meat low and slow and added potatoes.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-04-19 23:52 <=-
School busses sliding all over the road is not good publicity.Ah, so when it hit, it was nasty enough... and coinciding with
It wouldn't have been good for the teachers either.
school traffic times...
Meanwhile two hours later, it was just wet.
True. I at least try to go for smaller items for the mostAnd things you expect to be able to sell... or would just as soon
part.
keep for yourself.... or already know where to donate or rehome
them.... ;)
Precisely. Some of them get sold, some get sent to new homes
locally, and some go into the hoard.
Yesterday wewore
socks, our associate pastor wore long sleeved shirts.
WhenThat's how you know it's freezing out. Andy wears long pants.
lives.it gets close to zero he wears a coat.
Soundslike he might have been raised north of where Jim Weller
(G)
I'mParts of CT are getting snow/ice tonight in the higher areas.
Bettergetting rain. Tomorrow? Up to about 60.
We had rain yesterday, predicted again for Monday into Tuesday.
rain than snow.
items.what it is, we've taken and refurbished or repurposed free
Me too, depending.
Agreed, but you can come up with some real winners.
learnSo you have to break in the new one. Fun job. (G)
The old doc picked her, so she knows her stuff. Now she has to
to know me.
She didn't read your records?
salefor $1.88/pound and had a coupon for quick sale on it. The
thatcoupon was more than the sale price of the beef. No-brainer on
Marsalaone! Cooked the meat low and slow and added potatoes.
Sounds good. We had left over chicken; Steve had the last of the
and I had a piece from the Publix recipe we decided not to keep.Had
some tossed salad Steve brought home from the Legion meeting to gowith
it.
WhenThat's how you know it's freezing out. Andy wears long pants.
it gets close to zero he wears a coat.
Soundslike he might have been raised north of where Jim Wellerlives.
(G)
As far as I know, he's local.
I'mParts of CT are getting snow/ice tonight in the higher areas.
getting rain. Tomorrow? Up to about 60.
We had rain yesterday, predicted again for Monday into Tuesday.Better
rain than snow.
Meanwhile, the ups and downs of the barometer are not fun.
items.what it is, we've taken and refurbished or repurposed free
Me too, depending.
Agreed, but you can come up with some real winners.
A friend furnished her first house that way. Forty years later and
change she still has some of those pieces.
So you have to break in the new one. Fun job. (G)
learnThe old doc picked her, so she knows her stuff. Now she has to
to know me.
She didn't read your records?
She did, thankfully, but those don't tell the whole story obviously.
She does however know something about how MS operates.
salefor $1.88/pound and had a coupon for quick sale on it. The
thatcoupon was more than the sale price of the beef. No-brainer on
one! Cooked the meat low and slow and added potatoes.
Sounds good. We had left over chicken; Steve had the last of theMarsala
and I had a piece from the Publix recipe we decided not to keep.Had
some tossed salad Steve brought home from the Legion meeting to gowith
it.
Sounds good to me. Tonight was homemade vegetable soup with a side
of hot dogs. (LOL)
delayedIt wouldn't have been good for the teachers either.Ah, so when it hit, it was nasty enough... and coinciding with
school traffic times...
Meanwhile two hours later, it was just wet.
Making administrators think they should have just opted for a
start....?
soonTrue. I at least try to go for smaller items for the mostAnd things you expect to be able to sell... or would just as
part.
keep for yourself.... or already know where to donate or rehome
them.... ;)
Precisely. Some of them get sold, some get sent to new homes
locally, and some go into the hoard.
And then off you go, looking for more of them.... :)
WellerSoundslike he might have been raised north of where Jim
Hadlives.
(G)
As far as I know, he's local.
Just happens to like cold weather. I was like that, many years ago.
the sense to wear a jacket, but not always zipped, in the winter.
weatherMeanwhile, the ups and downs of the barometer are not fun.
No, they aren't. Right now we're warm and sunny--good grilling
but unless you have a covered grill, everything gets coated inpollen.
Had quite the storm system go thru Monday night so the truck gotwashed
clean but by the time we got in it to go for some lab work for meon
Tuesday (about 9:15 am), it had a yellow coating again.
later andA friend furnished her first house that way. Forty years
oldchange she still has some of those pieces.
I can believe it. We've got some family heirloom pieces, some other
ones we've been given and some things we've bought--a good mix.
obviously.She didn't read your records?
She did, thankfully, but those don't tell the whole story
She does however know something about how MS operates.
So she should pick up quickly on problem areas.
Tonight Steve has Legion meeting (last week was VFW, not Legion) soI'll
have leftover German potato salad and left over chicken from thePublix
recipe I tried last week. Made the potato salad last night to gowith
some ribs Steve had smoked, then put into the freezer.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-12-19 23:36 <=-
Making administrators think they should have just opted for aIt wouldn't have been good for the teachers either.Ah, so when it hit, it was nasty enough... and coinciding with
school traffic times...
Meanwhile two hours later, it was just wet.
delayed start....?
I think they did that, another time.
And then off you go, looking for more of them.... :)True. I at least try to go for smaller items for the mostAnd things you expect to be able to sell... or would just as
part.
soon keep for yourself.... or already know where to donate or
rehome them.... ;)
Precisely. Some of them get sold, some get sent to new homes
locally, and some go into the hoard.
Darned tootin'. I picked one up this morning from a pile of
freebies. It's already going to sell to another home. I'm in a
group on Facebook mainly for low dollar stuff, but a few bucks for something I have zero in is OK by me!
As far as I know, he's local.
Just happens to like cold weather. I was like that, many years ago.Had
the sense to wear a jacket, but not always zipped, in the winter.
I still don't wear gloves to drive until it gets down to freezing.
Meanwhile, the ups and downs of the barometer are not fun.
No, they aren't. Right now we're warm and sunny--good grillingweather
but unless you have a covered grill, everything gets coated inpollen.
We had a gullywasher of a storm roll through that knocked some of the
tree pollen down, but that wouldn't have been good grilling weather either.
Had quite the storm system go thru Monday night so the truck gotwashed
clean but by the time we got in it to go for some lab work for meon
Tuesday (about 9:15 am), it had a yellow coating again.
My car fun was replacing two tires; the next town over has stone
curbs, and those curbs eat tires.
later andA friend furnished her first house that way. Forty years
change she still has some of those pieces.
I can believe it. We've got some family heirloom pieces, some otherold
ones we've been given and some things we've bought--a good mix.
Meanwhile, some folks pay decorators to get the same look!
She didn't read your records?
obviously.She did, thankfully, but those don't tell the whole story
She does however know something about how MS operates.
So she should pick up quickly on problem areas.
Except that my version of the disease is one of the orphans. I don't
even react the way "normal MS patients" do. Go figure.
Tonight Steve has Legion meeting (last week was VFW, not Legion) soI'll
have leftover German potato salad and left over chicken from thePublix
recipe I tried last week. Made the potato salad last night to gowith
some ribs Steve had smoked, then put into the freezer.
Sounds good to me! I made mac and cheese tonight, but overcooked the pasta. I baked the mac and cheese, but it came out liquid-y somehow. Either not enough cheese or too waterlogged pasta. Tasted OK though.
Today it started out humid and didn't get wet until it was way tooschool traffic times...Making administrators think they should have just opted for a
Meanwhile two hours later, it was just wet.
delayed start....?
I think they did that, another time.
It's what seems to happen most of the time around here... :)
homesPrecisely. Some of them get sold, some get sent to new
alocally, and some go into the hoard.And then off you go, looking for more of them.... :)
Darned tootin'. I picked one up this morning from a pile of
freebies. It's already going to sell to another home. I'm in
forgroup on Facebook mainly for low dollar stuff, but a few bucks
something I have zero in is OK by me!
Pretty darn good, actually... :)
freezing.I still don't wear gloves to drive until it gets down to
I'll wear them to keep the wrists warm. Enough arthritis in themthat
the gloves are a help.
of theWe had a gullywasher of a storm roll through that knocked some
weathertree pollen down, but that wouldn't have been good grilling
bit oneither.
We had that too, but yesterday we did grill--a pretty day, just a
the cool side tho.
stoneMy car fun was replacing two tires; the next town over has
curbs, and those curbs eat tires.
No fun. We got new tires all around for the truck last year.
Meanwhile, some folks pay decorators to get the same look!
Yes, and the 50s colors are coming back for kitchens.
I don'tExcept that my version of the disease is one of the orphans.
even react the way "normal MS patients" do. Go figure.
Can't even predict how you'll react to drugs, etc?
overcooked theSounds good to me! I made mac and cheese tonight, but
somehow.pasta. I baked the mac and cheese, but it came out liquid-y
though.Either not enough cheese or too waterlogged pasta. Tasted OK
Tastes OK is the bottom line in most all cooking. If it tastes good
enough to eat, then you're doing something right.
freezing.I still don't wear gloves to drive until it gets down to
I'll wear them to keep the wrists warm. Enough arthritis in themthat
the gloves are a help.
That's one problem I don't have. Stiff or wobbly legs sometimes, but
not Uncle Arthur.
of theWe had a gullywasher of a storm roll through that knocked some
weathertree pollen down, but that wouldn't have been good grilling
either.
We had that too, but yesterday we did grill--a pretty day, just abit on
the cool side tho.
It would have been OK today too, until it started pouring. I had meat
loaf and baked asparagus instead.
stoneMy car fun was replacing two tires; the next town over has
curbs, and those curbs eat tires.
No fun. We got new tires all around for the truck last year.
Not cheap, but cheaper than no tread or a blowout.
Meanwhile, some folks pay decorators to get the same look!
Yes, and the 50s colors are coming back for kitchens.
Amuses me no end.
I don'tExcept that my version of the disease is one of the orphans.
even react the way "normal MS patients" do. Go figure.
Can't even predict how you'll react to drugs, etc?
Except that it won't be good. I don't react to opiates except to get
the side effects, for instance. Neurologically active drugs are guaranteed to be trouble.
overcooked theSounds good to me! I made mac and cheese tonight, but
somehow.pasta. I baked the mac and cheese, but it came out liquid-y
though.Either not enough cheese or too waterlogged pasta. Tasted OK
Tastes OK is the bottom line in most all cooking. If it tastes good enough to eat, then you're doing something right.
Add enough cheese to pasta and it'll pretty much always taste good.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-19-19 23:51 <=-
It's what seems to happen most of the time around here... :)school traffic times...Making administrators think they should have just opted for a
Meanwhile two hours later, it was just wet.
delayed start....?
I think they did that, another time.
Today it started out humid and didn't get wet until it was way too
late to delay anything except tomorrow's tag sales. Which don't
exist. I"m headed to another grocery store after braving a madhouse today. Vanilla ice cream here we come.
Pretty darn good, actually... :)Precisely. Some of them get sold, some get sent to newAnd then off you go, looking for more of them.... :)
homes locally, and some go into the hoard.
Darned tootin'. I picked one up this morning from a pile of freebies. It's already going to sell to another home. I'm in
a group on Facebook mainly for low dollar stuff, but a few
bucks for something I have zero in is OK by me!
Free money. Gotta love it!
sometimes, butThat's one problem I don't have. Stiff or wobbly legs
thenot Uncle Arthur.
Be glad; I've broken enough bones over the years that the osteo
arthritis has set in in various places. So far it's not as bad as
rheumitoid arthritis my mom had tho.
had meatIt would have been OK today too, until it started pouring. I
overloaf and baked asparagus instead.
We had another set of storms blow thru yesterday, including some
possible tornadoes around, but not in, WF. Supper was beef curry
rice, no grilling for us either.
theYes, and the 50s colors are coming back for kitchens.
Amuses me no end.
Not for my kitchen. Right now it's still the creme brule that was
painted thruout the house when we bought it. We'll probably keep
kitchen that color but change out the paint color in some of theother
rooms.
to getCan't even predict how you'll react to drugs, etc?
Except that it won't be good. I don't react to opiates except
arethe side effects, for instance. Neurologically active drugs
guaranteed to be trouble.
Can't win for losing. I can't do the opiods either.
good.Add enough cheese to pasta and it'll pretty much always taste
There are rare cases where it doesn't work but those are more the
exception than the rule.
madhouselate to delay anything except tomorrow's tag sales. Which don't
exist. I"m headed to another grocery store after braving a
:)today. Vanilla ice cream here we come.
Did you get anything worthwhile....? Or did you just get wet and harried....? ;0 Vanilla ice cream sounds like a lovely panacea...
sometimes, butThat's one problem I don't have. Stiff or wobbly legs
not Uncle Arthur.
Be glad; I've broken enough bones over the years that the osteo arthritis has set in in various places. So far it's not as bad asthe rheumitoid arthritis my mom had tho.
That's a bear.
had meatIt would have been OK today too, until it started pouring. I
loaf and baked asparagus instead.
We had another set of storms blow thru yesterday, including some possible tornadoes around, but not in, WF. Supper was beef curryover
rice, no grilling for us either.
Definitely none here today. Heavy rain off and on, thunder, hail ...
no thanks.
Yes, and the 50s colors are coming back for kitchens.
Amuses me no end.
Not for my kitchen. Right now it's still the creme brule that was painted thruout the house when we bought it. We'll probably keepthe
kitchen that color but change out the paint color in some of theother
rooms.
No black and white for you guys? The flippers go for grays these
days apparently, instead of the tans and browns.
Can't even predict how you'll react to drugs, etc?
to getExcept that it won't be good. I don't react to opiates except
arethe side effects, for instance. Neurologically active drugs
guaranteed to be trouble.
Can't win for losing. I can't do the opiods either.
Pretty much. The military has an apt description for what I run into constantly. Cluster. That's all I can type of it of course.
good.Add enough cheese to pasta and it'll pretty much always taste
There are rare cases where it doesn't work but those are more the exception than the rule.
Overload is possible. Difficult, but possible.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-26-19 23:43 <=-
late to delay anything except tomorrow's tag sales. Which don't exist. I"m headed to another grocery store after braving aDid you get anything worthwhile....? Or did you just get wet and harried...? ;0 Vanilla ice cream sounds like a lovely panacea... :)
madhouse today. Vanilla ice cream here we come.
Not much worth writing home about. I did score at the Ill Will this
week however - one heavy-duty rhinestone set and some nice yellow
scrap metal. Let's just say it paid for itself.
osteoBe glad; I've broken enough bones over the years that the
bad asarthritis has set in in various places. So far it's not as
the rheumitoid arthritis my mom had tho.
That's a bear.
Seeing what she had, I agree.
hail ...over
rice, no grilling for us either.
Definitely none here today. Heavy rain off and on, thunder,
2no thanks.
There were several tornadoes in that storm system, including an EF
that hit a dairy operation a couple of counties over.
keeppainted thruout the house when we bought it. We'll probably
thethe
kitchen that color but change out the paint color in some of
theseother
rooms.
No black and white for you guys? The flippers go for grays
days apparently, instead of the tans and browns.
I've noticed, and am less than impressed.
run intoCan't win for losing. I can't do the opiods either.
Pretty much. The military has an apt description for what I
constantly. Cluster. That's all I can type of it of course.
Nothing more is needed.
tasteAdd enough cheese to pasta and it'll pretty much always
more thegood.
There are rare cases where it doesn't work but those are
exception than the rule.
Overload is possible. Difficult, but possible.
Depends on the cheese--some you can over do with just a very small
amout, others you can have a good bit of and still not have enough.
bad asarthritis has set in in various places. So far it's not as
the rheumitoid arthritis my mom had tho.
That's a bear.
Seeing what she had, I agree.
Psoriatic arthritis is right in there too. Then there's Lupus.
Eyyuch.
over
rice, no grilling for us either.
hail ...Definitely none here today. Heavy rain off and on, thunder,
no thanks.
There were several tornadoes in that storm system, including an EF2
that hit a dairy operation a couple of counties over.
Instant butter, if the storm got hold of a milk tank?
keep thepainted thruout the house when we bought it. We'll probably
the other rooms.kitchen that color but change out the paint color in some of
theseNo black and white for you guys? The flippers go for grays
days apparently, instead of the tans and browns.
I've noticed, and am less than impressed.
It's nice the first time, but not so much by the 20th.
Can't win for losing. I can't do the opiods either.
run intoPretty much. The military has an apt description for what I
constantly. Cluster. That's all I can type of it of course.
Nothing more is needed.
Nor wanted.
taste good.Add enough cheese to pasta and it'll pretty much always
more theThere are rare cases where it doesn't work but those are
exception than the rule.
Overload is possible. Difficult, but possible.
Depends on the cheese--some you can over do with just a very small amout, others you can have a good bit of and still not have enough.
Limburger. Handkaase. Cream cheese, for the opposite reason.
American Provelone is too much in any quantity.
thisNot much worth writing home about. I did score at the Ill Will
someoneweek however - one heavy-duty rhinestone set and some nice yellow
scrap metal. Let's just say it paid for itself.
That's always a nice state of things... :) Did you sell it to
or just for scrap....? :)
Lupus.bad as
the rheumitoid arthritis my mom had tho.
That's a bear.
Seeing what she had, I agree.
Psoriatic arthritis is right in there too. Then there's
theEyyuch.
From what I've heard about the former, yes. From what I know about
latter (friend in AZ has had it for 20+ years), it's really bad.
an EFThere were several tornadoes in that storm system, including
outlet2
that hit a dairy operation a couple of counties over.
Instant butter, if the storm got hold of a milk tank?
The storm spared the major dairy buildings. We stopped at their
(milk and ice cream) store on Tuesday--they must have had at least20
different flavors of ice cream available for cones/cups/shakes, etcplus
tub packs. Very generous with the scoops too.
graysNo black and white for you guys? The flippers go for
these
days apparently, instead of the tans and browns.
I've noticed, and am less than impressed.
It's nice the first time, but not so much by the 20th.
Nice for other people's houses but not ours. (G)
what ICan't win for losing. I can't do the opiods either.
Pretty much. The military has an apt description for
course.run into
constantly. Cluster. That's all I can type of it of
Nothing more is needed.
Nor wanted.
Got that right!
smallOverload is possible. Difficult, but possible.
Depends on the cheese--some you can over do with just a very
enough.amout, others you can have a good bit of and still not have
unlessLimburger. Handkaase. Cream cheese, for the opposite reason.
American Provelone is too much in any quantity.
I'll take a pass on anything that's overloaded with blue cheese--
I can pick it out/leave it on the side. Even a tablespoon can betoo
much sometimes.
Lupus. Eyyuch.Psoriatic arthritis is right in there too. Then there's
From what I've heard about the former, yes. From what I know aboutthe
latter (friend in AZ has had it for 20+ years), it's really bad.
It can be. For some folks it's off and on, but for others not so
much. It killed a distant cousin; Lupus can attack internal organs
and kill you.
an EFThere were several tornadoes in that storm system, including
2
that hit a dairy operation a couple of counties over.
Instant butter, if the storm got hold of a milk tank?
The storm spared the major dairy buildings. We stopped at theiroutlet
(milk and ice cream) store on Tuesday--they must have had at least20
different flavors of ice cream available for cones/cups/shakes, etcplus
tub packs. Very generous with the scoops too.
Sounds like a good place to be.
graysNo black and white for you guys? The flippers go for
these
days apparently, instead of the tans and browns.
I've noticed, and am less than impressed.
It's nice the first time, but not so much by the 20th.
Nice for other people's houses but not ours. (G)
Mine either.
Overload is possible. Difficult, but possible.
smallDepends on the cheese--some you can over do with just a very
enough.amout, others you can have a good bit of and still not have
Limburger. Handkaase. Cream cheese, for the opposite reason. American Provelone is too much in any quantity.
I'll take a pass on anything that's overloaded with blue cheese--unless
I can pick it out/leave it on the side. Even a tablespoon can betoo
much sometimes.
I'll eat yours. I'd eat it with a spoon.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-06-19 23:40 <=-
Not much worth writing home about. I did score at the Ill WillThat's always a nice state of things... :) Did you sell it to
this week however - one heavy-duty rhinestone set and some nice
yellow scrap metal. Let's just say it paid for itself.
someone or just for scrap....? :)
Yes. (LOL) Scrapped some, held onto some. I'm selling the
rhinestones though - look up D&E Easter Egg jewelry and you'll see
why. The pieces I found were a little different, but that jewelry
shows up in the dictionary under Gaudy.
aboutFrom what I've heard about the former, yes. From what I know
bad.the
latter (friend in AZ has had it for 20+ years), it's really
soIt can be. For some folks it's off and on, but for others not
organsmuch. It killed a distant cousin; Lupus can attack internal
and kill you.
Gets you one way or another.
cones/cups/shakes, etc20
different flavors of ice cream available for
plus
tub packs. Very generous with the scoops too.
Sounds like a good place to be.
If you like good ice cream out in the middle of nowhere, yes. (G)
so. HadI've noticed, and am less than impressed.
It's nice the first time, but not so much by the 20th.
Nice for other people's houses but not ours. (G)
Mine either.
Not for me in clothing either, unless a choir director specifies
to buy a black shirt a few years ago for that reason.
reason.Limburger. Handkaase. Cream cheese, for the opposite
cheese--American Provelone is too much in any quantity.
I'll take a pass on anything that's overloaded with blue
can beunless
I can pick it out/leave it on the side. Even a tablespoon
too
much sometimes.
I'll eat yours. I'd eat it with a spoon.
Sounds fair to me. (G)
seeThat's always a nice state of things... :) Did you sell it to
someone or just for scrap....? :)
Yes. (LOL) Scrapped some, held onto some. I'm selling the
rhinestones though - look up D&E Easter Egg jewelry and you'll
jewelrywhy. The pieces I found were a little different, but that
shows up in the dictionary under Gaudy.
And some people like that sort of stuff.... ;)
soIt can be. For some folks it's off and on, but for others not
organsmuch. It killed a distant cousin; Lupus can attack internal
and kill you.
Gets you one way or another.
Something has to. Elijah got out of this world without dying, but no
one else has managed it since.
cones/cups/shakes, etc20
different flavors of ice cream available for
plus
tub packs. Very generous with the scoops too.
Sounds like a good place to be.
If you like good ice cream out in the middle of nowhere, yes. (G)
Good ice cream anywhere, yes.
Nice for other people's houses but not ours. (G)
Mine either.
Not for me in clothing either, unless a choir director specifiesso. Had
to buy a black shirt a few years ago for that reason.
I have some odd colors myself, mostly because ... why not.
cheese--I'll take a pass on anything that's overloaded with blue
can beunless
I can pick it out/leave it on the side. Even a tablespoon
too
much sometimes.
I'll eat yours. I'd eat it with a spoon.
Sounds fair to me. (G)
I'll leave you the limburger.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Ruth Haffly on 05-10-19 23:33 <=-
Gets you one way or another.From what I've heard about the former, yes. From what I knowIt can be. For some folks it's off and on, but for others not
about the latter (friend in AZ has had it for 20+ years),
it's really bad.
so much. It killed a distant cousin; Lupus can attack internal organs and kill you.
Something has to. Elijah got out of this world without dying, but no one else has managed it since.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-10-19 23:37 <=-
And some people like that sort of stuff.... ;)yellow scrap metal. Let's just say it paid for itself.That's always a nice state of things... :) Did you sell it to
someone or just for scrap....? :)
Yes. (LOL) Scrapped some, held onto some. I'm selling the
rhinestones though - look up D&E Easter Egg jewelry and you'll
see why. The pieces I found were a little different, but that
jewelry shows up in the dictionary under Gaudy.
They can have my share, especially if they're paying me for it!
internalmuch. It killed a distant cousin; Lupus can attack
but noorgans
and kill you.
Gets you one way or another.
Something has to. Elijah got out of this world without dying,
one else has managed it since.
Enoch beat him--he was translated. (G)
yes. (G)Sounds like a good place to be.
If you like good ice cream out in the middle of nowhere,
toGood ice cream anywhere, yes.
Agreed. This wasn't really too far off the interstate but you had
know it was there.
pinks orto buy a black shirt a few years ago for that reason.
I have some odd colors myself, mostly because ... why not.
I don't have odd colors--my wardrobe is mostly tho in the
blue/green/brown shades. A few reds, oranges and yellows but no
purples.
I'll eat yours. I'd eat it with a spoon.
Sounds fair to me. (G)
I'll leave you the limburger.
How about we just leave the limburger for somebody else? (G)
notabout the latter (friend in AZ has had it for 20+ years),It can be. For some folks it's off and on, but for others
it's really bad.
internalso much. It killed a distant cousin; Lupus can attack
but noorgans and kill you.Gets you one way or another.
Something has to. Elijah got out of this world without dying,
one else has managed it since.
But Enoch managed it previously.... ;) And there's always the chance
that we'll be around when we all "meet him in the air"...
organs
and kill you.
Gets you one way or another.
but noSomething has to. Elijah got out of this world without dying,
one else has managed it since.
Enoch beat him--he was translated. (G)
Enoch didn't have a witness catching his cape as the chariot went up.
:-
Sounds like a good place to be.
yes. (G)If you like good ice cream out in the middle of nowhere,
Good ice cream anywhere, yes.
Agreed. This wasn't really too far off the interstate but you hadto
know it was there.
Every dairy addict in the area does, no doubt.
to buy a black shirt a few years ago for that reason.
I have some odd colors myself, mostly because ... why not.
I don't have odd colors--my wardrobe is mostly tho in the blue/green/brown shades. A few reds, oranges and yellows but nopinks or
purples.
I just bought a fushia sweater at a tag sale this morning. I don't
wear anything that makes me look like I have the flu, but everything
else is fair game.
I'll eat yours. I'd eat it with a spoon.
Sounds fair to me. (G)
I'll leave you the limburger.
How about we just leave the limburger for somebody else? (G)
Oh Michael...(LOL) We need Clean Dave too. Or possibly just some
onions.
Yes. (LOL) Scrapped some, held onto some. I'm selling the rhinestones though - look up D&E Easter Egg jewelry and you'llAnd some people like that sort of stuff.... ;)
see why. The pieces I found were a little different, but that jewelry shows up in the dictionary under Gaudy.
They can have my share, especially if they're paying me for it!
Paying you for it is good... (G) You can sell my share, too... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-16-19 23:59 <=-
But Enoch managed it previously.... ;) And there's always the chanceGets you one way or another.about the latter (friend in AZ has had it for 20+ years),It can be. For some folks it's off and on, but for others
it's really bad.
not so much. It killed a distant cousin; Lupus can attack internal organs and kill you.
Something has to. Elijah got out of this world without dying,
but no one else has managed it since.
that we'll be around when we all "meet him in the air"...
I wouldn't mind a bit! Or be surprised.
went up.one else has managed it since.
Enoch beat him--he was translated. (G)
Enoch didn't have a witness catching his cape as the chariot
:-
Nobody has found his body/remains to this day tho.
you hadGood ice cream anywhere, yes.
Agreed. This wasn't really too far off the interstate but
theyto
know it was there.
Every dairy addict in the area does, no doubt.
Quite possible. We were at a Cold Stone Creamery the other day;
have a good dark chocolate ice cram. Had a toss up between that andthe
mint choc chip but the dark chocolate won out.
don'tI just bought a fushia sweater at a tag sale this morning. I
everythingwear anything that makes me look like I have the flu, but
neededelse is fair game.
I generally don't wear colors that wash me out, exception is if
for concert black or white. Also don't wear colors that make melook
sick. I've purged my wardrobe of the latter, do have one pair eachof
black and grey slacks.
someHow about we just leave the limburger for somebody else? (G)
Oh Michael...(LOL) We need Clean Dave too. Or possibly just
onions.
Doubt Michael would eat it, don't know about Clean Dave.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-18-19 23:56 <=-
Paying you for it is good... (G) You can sell my share, too... ;)Yes. (LOL) Scrapped some, held onto some. I'm selling the rhinestones though - look up D&E Easter Egg jewelry and you'llAnd some people like that sort of stuff.... ;)
see why. The pieces I found were a little different, but that jewelry shows up in the dictionary under Gaudy.
They can have my share, especially if they're paying me for it!
I'm certainly trying!
Enoch beat him--he was translated. (G)
went up.Enoch didn't have a witness catching his cape as the chariot
Nobody has found his body/remains to this day tho.
He got the heck outta Dodge, for certain.
Good ice cream anywhere, yes.
you had to know it was there.Agreed. This wasn't really too far off the interstate but
Every dairy addict in the area does, no doubt.
Quite possible. We were at a Cold Stone Creamery the other day;they
have a good dark chocolate ice cram. Had a toss up between that andthe
mint choc chip but the dark chocolate won out.
Well yeah. Dark chocolate always wins over mint.
don'tI just bought a fushia sweater at a tag sale this morning. I
everythingwear anything that makes me look like I have the flu, but
else is fair game.
I generally don't wear colors that wash me out, exception is ifneeded
for concert black or white. Also don't wear colors that make melook
sick. I've purged my wardrobe of the latter, do have one pair eachof
black and grey slacks.
Most of my dress slacks are black, navy, tan etc.
How about we just leave the limburger for somebody else? (G)
someOh Michael...(LOL) We need Clean Dave too. Or possibly just
onions.
Doubt Michael would eat it, don't know about Clean Dave.
Make it a dare and either one probably would. I've eaten it, didn't appreciate it, but I ate it.
Nobody has found his body/remains to this day tho.
He got the heck outta Dodge, for certain.
Or the Middle Eastern equivalent. (G)
day;Quite possible. We were at a Cold Stone Creamery the other
that andthey
have a good dark chocolate ice cram. Had a toss up between
darkthe
mint choc chip but the dark chocolate won out.
Well yeah. Dark chocolate always wins over mint.
It was a toss up for sure. Now if they could have added mint to the
chocolate, that would have been a no brainer choice.
pair eachsick. I've purged my wardrobe of the latter, do have one
theof
black and grey slacks.
Most of my dress slacks are black, navy, tan etc.
Most of mine are shades of brown, a bit of green and blue besides
one pair each of black and grey.
else? (G)How about we just leave the limburger for somebody
possibly justOh Michael...(LOL) We need Clean Dave too. Or
didn'tsome
onions.
Doubt Michael would eat it, don't know about Clean Dave.
Make it a dare and either one probably would. I've eaten it,
appreciate it, but I ate it.
How about we don't buy it in the first place? Then we won't have to
worry about who will or won't eat it. (G)
Nobody has found his body/remains to this day tho.
He got the heck outta Dodge, for certain.
Or the Middle Eastern equivalent. (G)
Ur of the Chaldees?
between that and the mint choc chip but the dark chocolate won out.day; they have a good dark chocolate ice cream. Had a toss upQuite possible. We were at a Cold Stone Creamery the other
Well yeah. Dark chocolate always wins over mint.
It was a toss up for sure. Now if they could have added mint to thedark chocolate, that would have been a no brainer choice.
That would work. Dark chocolate swirl in the mint or a mint swirl in
the dark chocolate.
pair each of black and grey slacks.sick. I've purged my wardrobe of the latter, do have one
Most of my dress slacks are black, navy, tan etc.
Most of mine are shades of brown, a bit of green and blue besidesthe one pair each of black and grey.
I tend to wear what I can get that fits.
else? (G)How about we just leave the limburger for somebody
possibly just some onions.Oh Michael...(LOL) We need Clean Dave too. Or
Doubt Michael would eat it, don't know about Clean Dave.
didn't appreciate it, but I ate it.Make it a dare and either one probably would. I've eaten it,
How about we don't buy it in the first place? Then we won't have to worry about who will or won't eat it. (G)
Not a problem. Spending money on it once was enough.
Hi Ruth,
Nobody has found his body/remains to this day tho.
He got the heck outta Dodge, for certain.
Or the Middle Eastern equivalent. (G)
Ur of the Chaldees?
Possibly so, but who's to know in this life?
to theIt was a toss up for sure. Now if they could have added mint
swirl indark chocolate, that would have been a no brainer choice.
That would work. Dark chocolate swirl in the mint or a mint
the dark chocolate.
I think I'd go for the latter combo.
besidesMost of mine are shades of brown, a bit of green and blue
need tothe one pair each of black and grey.
I tend to wear what I can get that fits.
So do I, but there's no problem finding my size. Sometimes I'll
take up a hem or other tweaks to the fit but that's a no brainerjob for
me.
somebodyHow about we just leave the limburger for
Dave.else? (G)
possibly just some onions.Oh Michael...(LOL) We need Clean Dave too. Or
Doubt Michael would eat it, don't know about Clean
eaten it,Make it a dare and either one probably would. I've
have todidn't appreciate it, but I ate it.
How about we don't buy it in the first place? Then we won't
worry about who will or won't eat it. (G)
Not a problem. Spending money on it once was enough.
Spending money on it twice is throwing money away.
He got the heck outta Dodge, for certain.
Or the Middle Eastern equivalent. (G)
Ur of the Chaldees?
Possibly so, but who's to know in this life?
Certainly not anyone in Ur. There might be a cow or a sheep pen on
the site now.
to theIt was a toss up for sure. Now if they could have added mint
dark chocolate, that would have been a no brainer choice.
swirl inThat would work. Dark chocolate swirl in the mint or a mint
the dark chocolate.
I think I'd go for the latter combo.
I'd end up in the chocolate dulce de leche.
brainer job for me.besides the one pair each of black and grey.Most of mine are shades of brown, a bit of green and blue
I tend to wear what I can get that fits.
So do I, but there's no problem finding my size. Sometimes I'llneed to take up a hem or other tweaks to the fit but that's a no
Pants never fit me; if the waist is correct, the hips are too big
.... and they always cut the inseam too short on plus sizes. I got
sick of fixing everything years ago. Now I'm an in-between size and nothing ever fits properly and instead of getting better, it's worse.
somebodyHow about we just leave the limburger for
else? (G)
possibly just some onions.Oh Michael...(LOL) We need Clean Dave too. Or
Dave.Doubt Michael would eat it, don't know about Clean
eaten it,Make it a dare and either one probably would. I've
didn't appreciate it, but I ate it.
have toHow about we don't buy it in the first place? Then we won't
worry about who will or won't eat it. (G)
Not a problem. Spending money on it once was enough.
Spending money on it twice is throwing money away.
I can find lots of better ways to do that.
pen onOr the Middle Eastern equivalent. (G)
Ur of the Chaldees?
Possibly so, but who's to know in this life?
Certainly not anyone in Ur. There might be a cow or a sheep
the site now.
But not a pig pen.
mintThat would work. Dark chocolate swirl in the mint or a
swirl in
the dark chocolate.
I think I'd go for the latter combo.
I'd end up in the chocolate dulce de leche.
That might be worth a try.
bigPants never fit me; if the waist is correct, the hips are too
got.... and they always cut the inseam too short on plus sizes. I
size andsick of fixing everything years ago. Now I'm an in-between
worse.nothing ever fits properly and instead of getting better, it's
Sounds like you need to have a personal tailor/seamstress. (G)
won'tHow about we don't buy it in the first place? Then we
have to
worry about who will or won't eat it. (G)
Not a problem. Spending money on it once was enough.
Spending money on it twice is throwing money away.
I can find lots of better ways to do that.
Same here but I'd rather not.
pen onCertainly not anyone in Ur. There might be a cow or a sheep
the site now.
But not a pig pen.
One presumes not. Goats possibly.
mintThat would work. Dark chocolate swirl in the mint or a
swirl in
the dark chocolate.
I think I'd go for the latter combo.
I'd end up in the chocolate dulce de leche.
That might be worth a try.
Fat, dairy and chocolate with a caramel taste in it? Yeah....
size andsick of fixing everything years ago. Now I'm an in-between
worse.nothing ever fits properly and instead of getting better, it's
Sounds like you need to have a personal tailor/seamstress. (G)
Pretty much, and fixing waistbands is above my pay grade. There
isn't much you can do to make pants longer. Shorter isn't too tough,
but adding an inch is problematic.
won'tHow about we don't buy it in the first place? Then we
have to
worry about who will or won't eat it. (G)
Not a problem. Spending money on it once was enough.
Spending money on it twice is throwing money away.
I can find lots of better ways to do that.
Same here but I'd rather not.
I prefer to do it at rummage sales. It benefits a church, and I come
out ahead overall as often as not.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Ruth Haffly on 06-03-19 23:30 <=-
But not a pig pen.Certainly not anyone in Ur. There might be a cow or a sheepPossibly so, but who's to know in this life?Or the Middle Eastern equivalent. (G)Ur of the Chaldees?
pen on the site now.
One presumes not. Goats possibly.
That might be worth a try.I'd end up in the chocolate dulce de leche.That would work. Dark chocolate swirl in the mint or aI think I'd go for the latter combo.
mint swirl in the dark chocolate.
Fat, dairy and chocolate with a caramel taste in it? Yeah....
Pants never fit me; if the waist is correct, the hips are tooSounds like you need to have a personal tailor/seamstress. (G)
big .... and they always cut the inseam too short on plus
sizes. I got sick of fixing everything years ago. Now I'm an in-between size and nothing ever fits properly and instead of
getting better, it's worse.
Pretty much, and fixing waistbands is above my pay grade. There
isn't much you can do to make pants longer. Shorter isn't too tough, but adding an inch is problematic.
Same here but I'd rather not.I can find lots of better ways to do that.Not a problem. Spending money on it once was enough.Spending money on it twice is throwing money away.
I prefer to do it at rummage sales. It benefits a church, and I come
out ahead overall as often as not.
sheepCertainly not anyone in Ur. There might be a cow or a
thepen on
the site now.
But not a pig pen.
One presumes not. Goats possibly.
Possible, tho, as there are probably some that eat pork living in
area.
considerI think I'd go for the latter combo.
I'd end up in the chocolate dulce de leche.
That might be worth a try.
Fat, dairy and chocolate with a caramel taste in it? Yeah....
Now if it had a swirl of caramel, not just the taste of it, I'd
it more so.
(G)Sounds like you need to have a personal tailor/seamstress.
TherePretty much, and fixing waistbands is above my pay grade.
tough,isn't much you can do to make pants longer. Shorter isn't too
areabut adding an inch is problematic.
It can be done, depending on the hem. I've done it before. Waist
adjustments are more challenging but not impossible. I picked up apair
of dress slacks yesterday--fit nice except for having to hem thelegs.
Got a matching jacket too.
enough.Not a problem. Spending money on it once was
We will buy some cheeses once, to try, but not twice if they don'ttaste
like they're worth keeping. They're not usually thrown out, but Ithink
we both would be tempted to for a stronger one if we ever boughtone we
didn't like.
I comeI prefer to do it at rummage sales. It benefits a church, and
byout ahead overall as often as not.
A local church had a yard sale last week end. Our church benefitted
us finding a Kohler high kitchen sink faucet with sprayer hose inthe
handle and matching soap dispenser for the grand price of $5.00.Steve
installed it at no charge. Good use of money. (G)
sheep pen on the site now.Certainly not anyone in Ur. There might be a cow or a
But not a pig pen.
One presumes not. Goats possibly.
Possible, tho, as there are probably some that eat pork living inthe area.
Not if they're Joe Average Muslims there aren't. But... who knows.
I think I'd go for the latter combo.
I'd end up in the chocolate dulce de leche.
That might be worth a try.
Fat, dairy and chocolate with a caramel taste in it? Yeah....
Now if it had a swirl of caramel, not just the taste of it, I'dconsider it more so.
Yeah well.
too tough, but adding an inch is problematic.(G)Sounds like you need to have a personal tailor/seamstress.
There isn't much you can do to make pants longer. Shorter isn'tPretty much, and fixing waistbands is above my pay grade.
up a pair of dress slacks yesterday--fit nice except for having to hemIt can be done, depending on the hem. I've done it before. Waistarea adjustments are more challenging but not impossible. I picked
The fabric has to be there to let out. I've gotten to the point
where I can't be bothered any more.
but I think we both would be tempted to for a stronger one if we everenough.Not a problem. Spending money on it once was
We will buy some cheeses once, to try, but not twice if they don'ttaste like they're worth keeping. They're not usually thrown out,
Probably not the worst thing to do. Beats having it stink up the
fridge.
in the handle and matching soap dispenser for the grand price of $5.00.I come out ahead overall as often as not.I prefer to do it at rummage sales. It benefits a church, and
A local church had a yard sale last week end. Our church benefittedby us finding a Kohler high kitchen sink faucet with sprayer hose
That works all the way around.
Yeah....That might be worth a try.I'd end up in the chocolate dulce de leche.mint swirl in the dark chocolate.I think I'd go for the latter combo.
Fat, dairy and chocolate with a caramel taste in it?
Mint is better than caramel, to me, usually....I'm not overly fond, except for mint ice cream.
TherePretty much, and fixing waistbands is above my pay grade.
too tough,isn't much you can do to make pants longer. Shorter isn't
but adding an inch is problematic.
You could always add an inch of lace... or a strip of a contrasting
fabric... and then add a bit of either to decorate a pocket.... ;)
I comeI prefer to do it at rummage sales. It benefits a church, and
out ahead overall as often as not.
A win-win, most of the time.... :)
living inPossible, tho, as there are probably some that eat pork
knows.the area.
Not if they're Joe Average Muslims there aren't. But... who
We do know of a couple of instances of pigs being raised in thatgeneral
area. One where a young man thought that the pigs ate better thanhe
did, another time, a case of deviled ham was recorded.
I'dNow if it had a swirl of caramel, not just the taste of it,
likeconsider it more so.
Yeah well.
I know, can't have everything but it's nice to dream about a flavor
that. No calories or carbs to dreams. (G)
WaistIt can be done, depending on the hem. I've done it before.
pickedarea adjustments are more challenging but not impossible. I
up a pair of dress slacks yesterday--fit nice except for having tohem
the legs. Got a matching jacket too.point
The fabric has to be there to let out. I've gotten to the
more.where I can't be bothered any more.
Just add a contrast of some other fabric at the bottom? A couple of
years ago Steve's mom gave him a suit of Dad's that didn't fit any
The legs were a bit short for Steve so I had to let them out allthat I
could. Whoever hemmed them for Dad had cut a V in the seam and putin a
fairly narrow hem. I turned up a very narrow hem, stitched someseam
tape to it to have enough fabric to stitch. Overall a bit of workbut
it's now a useable suit for Steve.
theProbably not the worst thing to do. Beats having it stink up
will befridge.
True, especially if you time the throw out day to when the trash
picked up. That way it won't stink up the can for very long either.(G)
benefittedA local church had a yard sale last week end. Our church
hoseby us finding a Kohler high kitchen sink faucet with sprayer
in the handle and matching soap dispenser for the grand price of$5.00.
Steve installed it at no charge. Good use of money. (G)deal
That works all the way around.
That's what we thought. One of our friends said that if we found a
like that again, to get it for her, but she would put it in.
ate better than he did, another time, a case of deviled ham wasknows.Not if they're Joe Average Muslims there aren't. But... who
We do know of a couple of instances of pigs being raised in thatgeneral area. One where a young man thought that the pigs
Would Muslims to shopping in the Piggly Wiggly? Inquiring minds want
to know.
I'd consider it more so.Now if it had a swirl of caramel, not just the taste of it,
Yeah well.
I know, can't have everything but it's nice to dream about a flavorlike that. No calories or carbs to dreams. (G)
Cheap too.
picked
up a pair of dress slacks yesterday--fit nice except for having tohem the legs. Got a matching jacket too.
point where I can't be bothered any more.The fabric has to be there to let out. I've gotten to the
all that I could. Whoever hemmed them for Dad had cut a V in the seamJust add a contrast of some other fabric at the bottom? A couple of years ago Steve's mom gave him a suit of Dad's that didn't fit anymore. The legs were a bit short for Steve so I had to let them out
It's been done, but not recently.
the fridge.Probably not the worst thing to do. Beats having it stink up
True, especially if you time the throw out day to when the trashwill be
picked up. That way it won't stink up the can for very long either.(G)
I've been known to do that with other things.
sprayer hose in the handle and matching soap dispenser for the grandbenefitted by us finding a Kohler high kitchen sink faucet withA local church had a yard sale last week end. Our church
That works all the way around.
That's what we thought. One of our friends said that if we found adeal
like that again, to get it for her, but she would put it in.
I'm still hunting guitars, cellos, etc for friends. I found a guitar today, but it wasn't the right kind.
minds wantWould Muslims to shopping in the Piggly Wiggly? Inquiring
saidto know.
Probably, since the pig is (mostly) an abstract concept there. (I
"mostly" because when we lived in NC in the late 70s/early 80s, PWads
had a dancing "pig" in their ads.) The store does sell variouspork
products.
having topicked
up a pair of dress slacks yesterday--fit nice except for
thehem the legs. Got a matching jacket too.
The fabric has to be there to let out. I've gotten to
point where I can't be bothered any more.
Wearing them more as capris?
and put in a fairly narrow hem. I turned up a very narrow hem,stitched
some seam tape to it to have enough fabric to stitch. Overall abit of
work but it's now a useable suit for Steve.
It's been done, but not recently.
Not a favorite job to do?
sprayer hose in the handle and matching soap dispenser for thegrand
price of $5.00. Steve installed it at no charge. Good use ofmoney. (G)
guitarI'm still hunting guitars, cellos, etc for friends. I found a
today, but it wasn't the right kind.
So the hunt continues...............
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-13-19 22:20 <=-
Mint is better than caramel, to me, usually....That might be worth a try.I'd end up in the chocolate dulce de leche.mint swirl in the dark chocolate.I think I'd go for the latter combo.
Fat, dairy and chocolate with a caramel taste in it?
Yeah....
I'm not overly fond, except for mint ice cream.
Pretty much, and fixing waistbands is above my pay grade.You could always add an inch of lace... or a strip of a contrasting fabric... and then add a bit of either to decorate a pocket.... ;)
There isn't much you can do to make pants longer. Shorter
isn't too tough, but adding an inch is problematic.
Been done, if not by me. Not on my jeans, for certain.
I prefer to do it at rummage sales. It benefits a church,A win-win, most of the time.... :)
and I come out ahead overall as often as not.
If I can turn around and redonate or resell whatever, everyone wins. Operation Christmas Child makes out like a bandit that way.
80s, PW ads had a dancing "pig" in their ads.) The store does sellminds want to know.Would Muslims to shopping in the Piggly Wiggly? Inquiring
Probably, since the pig is (mostly) an abstract concept there. (Isaid "mostly" because when we lived in NC in the late 70s/early
Oddly, I bought Piggly Wiggly t-shirts, complete with pig, in a
rummage sale. A friend is getting them at Christmas.
where I can't be bothered any more.having to hem the legs. Got a matching jacket too.picked
up a pair of dress slacks yesterday--fit nice except for
The fabric has to be there to let out. I've gotten to the point
Wearing them more as capris?
That is one thing I do NOT wear, not with the dumb support stockings. Support stockings and shorts or crops is just wrong.
Overall a bit of work but it's now a useable suit for Steve.and put in a fairly narrow hem. I turned up a very narrow hem,stitched some seam tape to it to have enough fabric to stitch.
It's been done, but not recently.
Not a favorite job to do?
Not even remotely. I've added lace to quilts before, but not pants.
sprayer hose in the handle and matching soap dispenser for thegrand
price of $5.00. Steve installed it at no charge. Good use ofmoney. (G)
Works for me.
guitarI'm still hunting guitars, cellos, etc for friends. I found a
today, but it wasn't the right kind.
So the hunt continues...............
I did find a violin tonight; it was the handle of a brand new mug.
Bagged it of course.
Dark chocolate being key.Fat, dairy and chocolate with a caramel taste in it?Mint is better than caramel, to me, usually....
Yeah....
I'm not overly fond, except for mint ice cream.
I do like York Peppermint Patties, mint in dark chocolate...
;)fabric... and then add a bit of either to decorate a pocket....
Not if I want to wear them with shirts.(LOL)Been done, if not by me. Not on my jeans, for certain.
A red print could work well with jeans... :)
wins.I prefer to do it at rummage sales. It benefits a church,A win-win, most of the time.... :)
and I come out ahead overall as often as not.
If I can turn around and redonate or resell whatever, everyone
Operation Christmas Child makes out like a bandit that way.
Yup, that works out well.... :)
there. (IProbably, since the pig is (mostly) an abstract concept
70s/earlysaid "mostly" because when we lived in NC in the late
80s, PW ads had a dancing "pig" in their ads.) The store doessell
various pork products.a
Oddly, I bought Piggly Wiggly t-shirts, complete with pig, in
myrummage sale. A friend is getting them at Christmas.
I've seen some of the shirts but have never thought them worthy of
spending money on.
stockings.Wearing them more as capris?
That is one thing I do NOT wear, not with the dumb support
statement.Support stockings and shorts or crops is just wrong.
True, but you wouldn't be the first one to make that fashion
(G)
hem,and put in a fairly narrow hem. I turned up a very narrow
pants.stitched some seam tape to it to have enough fabric to stitch.Overall a bit of work but it's now a useable suit for Steve.
It's been done, but not recently.
Not a favorite job to do?
Not even remotely. I've added lace to quilts before, but not
I've added fringe or other trim to the bottom of jeans, back whenit was
in fashion. Also extensively embroidered the legs.
mug.I did find a violin tonight; it was the handle of a brand new
fabric,Bagged it of course.
I hunt down other things--thimbles, sewing related knick knacks,
books, etc. Also cooking related goodies--got some cherries at agood
price this week so made cherry preserves today. Steve wants to makea
cherry pie also--maybe tomorrow, if there's time (have to work onVBS
crafts, also farmer's market day & I need to restock veggies).
80s, PW ads had a dancing "pig" in their ads.) The store doessell various pork products.
a rummage sale. A friend is getting them at Christmas.Oddly, I bought Piggly Wiggly t-shirts, complete with pig, in
I've seen some of the shirts but have never thought them worthy ofmy spending money on.
Probably aren't, but they're a rarity this far North.
Wearing them more as capris?
stockings. Support stockings and shorts or crops is just wrong.That is one thing I do NOT wear, not with the dumb support
True, but you wouldn't be the first one to make that fashionstatement. (G)
Yes, but I don't wear white socks with sandals.
pants.Not even remotely. I've added lace to quilts before, but not
I've added fringe or other trim to the bottom of jeans, back whenit was in fashion. Also extensively embroidered the legs.
I've done appliques, or at least patches. Unlike some I don't wear
jeans with holes.
cherries at a good price this week so made cherry preserves today.mug. Bagged it of course.I did find a violin tonight; it was the handle of a brand new
I hunt down other things--thimbles, sewing related knick knacks,fabric, books, etc. Also cooking related goodies--got some
I hunt .... anything that smells good. Quilt fabric is always a good find. Quilting flannels too - scored a ton a few weeks ago.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-28-19 17:17 <=-
I do like York Peppermint Patties, mint in dark chocolate...Fat, dairy and chocolate with a caramel taste in it?Mint is better than caramel, to me, usually....
Yeah....
I'm not overly fond, except for mint ice cream.
Dark chocolate being key.
fabric... and then add a bit of either to decorate a pocket.. ;)A red print could work well with jeans... :)
Been done, if not by me. Not on my jeans, for certain.
Not if I want to wear them with shirts.(LOL)
Yup, that works out well.... :)I prefer to do it at rummage sales. It benefits a church,A win-win, most of the time.... :)
and I come out ahead overall as often as not.
If I can turn around and redonate or resell whatever,
everyone wins. Operation Christmas Child makes out like a bandit
that way.
They got more today. I woke up early, dumb body strikes again, and
went to a tag sale I generally would have skipped. Got there five or
10 minutes too late for jewelry, but OCC got a pile of pencils.
pig, inOddly, I bought Piggly Wiggly t-shirts, complete with
worthy ofa rummage sale. A friend is getting them at Christmas.
I've seen some of the shirts but have never thought them
thinkmy spending money on.
Probably aren't, but they're a rarity this far North.
The stores aren't as commom now as they were 30/40 years ago. I
Lowe's bought them out in NC but do recall seeing scattered thruthe
south. i think SC had one near Hilton Head.
fashionTrue, but you wouldn't be the first one to make that fashionstatement. (G)
Yes, but I don't wear white socks with sandals.
Nor black socks with sandals and shorts? Saw quite a bit of that
statement in the Catskills in the 50s and 60s, from flatlanders.
wearI've done appliques, or at least patches. Unlike some I don't
jeans with holes.
I don't either.
(have to work on VBS crafts, also farmer's market day & I need toa good
restock veggies).
I hunt .... anything that smells good. Quilt fabric is always
forfind. Quilting flannels too - scored a ton a few weeks ago.
Sounds good; I'd have grabbed it if I'd been up that way. I use it
baby quilts. We got the cherry pie made and got more cherries
Also got blueberries from a couple of local growers. Some will gointo a
pie, others frozen and bagged for later use and the rest just usedon
cereal and suchlike. Got some lettuce, a canary melon, beans andonions
at the market today. Baked goodies include blueberry pop tarts,banana
pecan bread, pb cookies, and oatmeal/raisin cookies--all in all, agood
day of shopping.
And never a bad idea.Mint is better than caramel, to me, usually....I do like York Peppermint Patties, mint in dark chocolate...
I'm not overly fond, except for mint ice cream.
Dark chocolate being key.
Or at least a major factor.... :)
shirts...?A red print could work well with jeans... :)
Not if I want to wear them with shirts.(LOL)
A small print...? Maybe a multi color....? What sort of
andThey got more today. I woke up early, dumb body strikes again,
five orwent to a tag sale I generally would have skipped. Got there
pencils.10 minutes too late for jewelry, but OCC got a pile of
That worked out ok for them.... :) You'll get jewelry at anothersale,
no doubt.... :)
pig, in a rummage sale. A friend is getting them at Christmas.Oddly, I bought Piggly Wiggly t-shirts, complete with
worthy of my spending money on.I've seen some of the shirts but have never thought them
Probably aren't, but they're a rarity this far North.
thru the south. i think SC had one near Hilton Head.The stores aren't as commom now as they were 30/40 years ago. Ithink Lowe's bought them out in NC but do recall seeing scattered
I'm not sure how far North the stores get, but they probably peter
out at the Mason-Dixon line.
flatlanders.True, but you wouldn't be the first one to make that fashionstatement. (G)
Yes, but I don't wear white socks with sandals.
Nor black socks with sandals and shorts? Saw quite a bit of thatfashion statement in the Catskills in the 50s and 60s, from
Been done, but not by me.
wear jeans with holes.I've done appliques, or at least patches. Unlike some I don't
I don't either.
I'm too old for that. Then again I was always too old for that.
ago.(have to work on VBS crafts, also farmer's market day & I need to
restock veggies).
a good find. Quilting flannels too - scored a ton a few weeksI hunt .... anything that smells good. Quilt fabric is always
Sounds good; I'd have grabbed it if I'd been up that way. I use itfor baby quilts. We got the cherry pie made and got more cherries
Quilt backs too.
just used on cereal and suchlike. Got some lettuce, a canary melon,Also got blueberries from a couple of local growers. Some will gointo a pie, others frozen and bagged for later use and the rest
Sounds good to me too! Pecan bread and canary melons? I could go
with that.
themI've seen some of the shirts but have never thought
worthy of my spending money on.
Probably aren't, but they're a rarity this far North.
So you snagged the shirts when you had the opportunity. (G)
peterI'm not sure how far North the stores get, but they probably
out at the Mason-Dixon line.
If not further south. Don't know if they ever made it to MD or VA.
thatNor black socks with sandals and shorts? Saw quite a bit of
fashion statement in the Catskills in the 50s and 60s, fromflatlanders.
Been done, but not by me.
Nobody saw your knobby knees? (G)
that.I'm too old for that. Then again I was always too old for
It was one (of many) fashion crazes that I never understood the
reasoning behind.
pop tarts, banana pecan bread, pb cookies, and oatmeal/raisingo
cookies--all in all, a good day of shopping.
Sounds good to me too! Pecan bread and canary melons? I could
Melonswith that.
Come down for the picnic and you can pick some up for yourself.
may be gone then but the bread will still be around, as well asother
goodies.
of my spending money on.I've seen some of the shirts but have never thought them worthy
Probably aren't, but they're a rarity this far North.
So you snagged the shirts when you had the opportunity. (G)
And when they're charging you fifty cents there isn't much downside.
I'm not sure how far North the stores get, but they probably peterout at the Mason-Dixon line.
If not further south. Don't know if they ever made it to MD or VA.
I've heard of them, but never seen one.
fashion statement in the Catskills in the 50s and 60s, fromNor black socks with sandals and shorts? Saw quite a bit of that
Been done, but not by me.
Nobody saw your knobby knees? (G)
Not with socks and sandals on at least.
that.I'm too old for that. Then again I was always too old for
It was one (of many) fashion crazes that I never understood the reasoning behind.
Holey jeans started just showing up when folks wore their work pants
in public. It may have been Patrick Swazey we have to blame.
well as other goodies.pop tarts, banana pecan bread, pb cookies, and oatmeal/raisin
cookies--all in all, a good day of shopping.
go with that.Sounds good to me too! Pecan bread and canary melons? I could
Come down for the picnic and you can pick some up for yourself.Melons may be gone then but the bread will still be around, as
These days, 20 to 30 miles is about as far as I get unfortunately.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-02-19 23:49 <=-
Or at least a major factor.... :)Mint is better than caramel, to me, usually....I do like York Peppermint Patties, mint in dark chocolate...
I'm not overly fond, except for mint ice cream.
Dark chocolate being key.
And never a bad idea.
A red print could work well with jeans... :)A small print...? Maybe a multi color....? What sort of
Not if I want to wear them with shirts.(LOL)
shirts...?
Any shirts other than red. :-)
They got more today. I woke up early, dumb body strikes again,That worked out ok for them.... :) You'll get jewelry at another
and went to a tag sale I generally would have skipped. Got
there five or 10 minutes too late for jewelry, but OCC got a
pile of pencils.
sale, no doubt.... :)
There's a hot rummage sale next week. Not literally - the synagogue
is air conditioned.
downside.Probably aren't, but they're a rarity this far North.
So you snagged the shirts when you had the opportunity. (G)
And when they're charging you fifty cents there isn't much
No, at that stage they're usually one step removed from the dust orshop
rag stage.
MovedI've heard of them, but never seen one.
I've seen a good number, especially the first time we lived in NC.
back here in 2009 and not so many of them around any more.
pantsHoley jeans started just showing up when folks wore their work
in public. It may have been Patrick Swazey we have to blame.
Don't know, never saw much of him.
yourself.Come down for the picnic and you can pick some up for
asMelons may be gone then but the bread will still be around,
well as other goodies.unfortunately.
These days, 20 to 30 miles is about as far as I get
Well, if you change your mind, the picnic is the last week end in
September.
you'dA red print could work well with jeans... :)A small print...? Maybe a multi color....? What sort of
Not if I want to wear them with shirts.(LOL)
shirts...?
Any shirts other than red. :-)
Ok, then, any small print in multi should work for anything that
wear with them.... :)One of these centuries maybe.
synagogueThere's a hot rummage sale next week. Not literally - the
is air conditioned.
Sounds like a good one.... :) Hope you do well there... :)
So you snagged the shirts when you had the opportunity. (G)
downside.And when they're charging you fifty cents there isn't much
No, at that stage they're usually one step removed from the dust orshop rag stage.
Church rummage sales can be weird like that. Some stuff is really overpriced, and they give others away.
I've heard of them, but never seen one.
I've seen a good number, especially the first time we lived in NC.Moved
back here in 2009 and not so many of them around any more.
How about Lidl? They seem to have moved in.
Holey jeans started just showing up when folks wore their workpants in public. It may have been Patrick Swazey we have to blame.
Don't know, never saw much of him.
Dirty Dancing?
around, as well as other goodies.yourself. Melons may be gone then but the bread will still beCome down for the picnic and you can pick some up for
unfortunately.These days, 20 to 30 miles is about as far as I get
Well, if you change your mind, the picnic is the last week end in September.
It isn't likely, unfortunately.
reallyChurch rummage sales can be weird like that. Some stuff is
sellingoverpriced, and they give others away.
Sometimes yard sales can be like that too. Just depends on who's
what.
How about Lidl? They seem to have moved in.
Got one just down the road from us, not even a mile.
blame.Holey jeans started just showing up when folks wore their workpants in public. It may have been Patrick Swazey we have to
evenDon't know, never saw much of him.
Dirty Dancing?
I know that one but have only seen a few clips of it, probably not
5 minute's worth.
end inaround, as well as other goodies.yourself. Melons may be gone then but the bread will still beCome down for the picnic and you can pick some up for
unfortunately.These days, 20 to 30 miles is about as far as I get
Well, if you change your mind, the picnic is the last week
September.
It isn't likely, unfortunately.
Sigh!
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-12-19 23:01 <=-
Ok, then, any small print in multi should work for anything thatA red print could work well with jeans... :)A small print...? Maybe a multi color....? What sort of
Not if I want to wear them with shirts.(LOL)
shirts...?
Any shirts other than red. :-)
you'd wear with them.... :)
One of these centuries maybe.
There's a hot rummage sale next week. Not literally - theSounds like a good one.... :) Hope you do well there... :)
synagogue is air conditioned.
$100 plus later.... I ought to at least break even and I hope to do considerably better.
Sometimes yard sales can be like that too. Just depends on who'sselling what.
I got a pile today at one sale for free, but spent $2 on a kid's toy
that probably wasn't worth it.
How about Lidl? They seem to have moved in.
Got one just down the road from us, not even a mile.
I don't have one yet, but one of these centuries maybe.
blame.Holey jeans started just showing up when folks wore their workpants in public. It may have been Patrick Swazey we have to
Don't know, never saw much of him.
Dirty Dancing?
I know that one but have only seen a few clips of it, probably noteven 5 minute's worth.
I've seen it once or twice. Patrick did his own dancing in what may
have been his own jeans. His mom was a dance instructor. Despite
the name it was a pretty clean movie.
Melons may be gone then but the bread will still be around, as well asCome down for the picnic and you can pick some up for yourself.
These days, 20 to 30 miles is about as far as I get unfortunately.September.
Well, if you change your mind, the picnic is the last week end in
It isn't likely, unfortunately.
Sigh!
Right now the only place I'm going is back to the dentist on Monday. Follow-up for pulling the tooth that broke.
Any shirts other than red. :-)Ok, then, any small print in multi should work for anything that
you'd wear with them.... :)
One of these centuries maybe.
Just not into the sewing, eh...?
do$100 plus later.... I ought to at least break even and I hope to
considerably better.
Sounds promising... :) Good stuff, eh....? :)
kid's toyI got a pile today at one sale for free, but spent $2 on a
Stevethat probably wasn't worth it.
Sounds like you did well. A few weeks ago we were at a sale where
scored a creeper, something else (forget what). The creeper wasworth
the sale. I found a bracelet I'll re-do as a necklace--like thestones
but prefer necklaces to bracelets.
better butI don't have one yet, but one of these centuries maybe.
Give them time, they may show up eventually. Overall, Aldi is
you can find some surprise buys at Lidl.
Dirty Dancing?
IIRC, it came out when we didn't have much money for extras likemovies.
Would have had to pay a babysitter on top of the movie price, etcand
from the clips I saw, it just wasn't the kind of movie we wouldhave
enjoyed anyway. OTOH, I did convice Steve to take me to GWTW acouple of
months after we got married.
Monday.It isn't likely, unfortunately.
Sigh!
Right now the only place I'm going is back to the dentist on
Follow-up for pulling the tooth that broke.
No fun--back to soft foods for a while?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-24-19 22:54 <=-
Just not into the sewing, eh...?Any shirts other than red. :-)Ok, then, any small print in multi should work for anything that
you'd wear with them.... :)
One of these centuries maybe.
Not desperate enough to get into that look.
$100 plus later.... I ought to at least break even and I hopeSounds promising... :) Good stuff, eh....? :)
to do considerably better.
Some of it. I also scored a pile of Christmas/Chanukkah gifts.
was worth the sale. I found a bracelet I'll re-do as a necklace--likeSounds like you did well. A few weeks ago we were at a sale whereSteve scored a creeper, something else (forget what). The creeper
I hit a church fundraiser sale today and spent $10. I'll get it back
in scrap silver, most likely. The fun part was finding a purse for a dollar. What was inside? $1.60. Sold! (LOL)
I don't have one yet, but one of these centuries maybe.
Give them time, they may show up eventually. Overall, Aldi isbetter but you can find some surprise buys at Lidl.
The closest one seems to be on Staten Island or something like that.
Aldi is considerably closer.
price, etc and from the clips I saw, it just wasn't the kind of movieDirty Dancing?
IIRC, it came out when we didn't have much money for extras likemovies. Would have had to pay a babysitter on top of the movie
Now of course you can borrow it from a library for free, ifdesired. I've only seen GWTW all the way through once. Broadcast TV
Monday. Follow-up for pulling the tooth that broke.Right now the only place I'm going is back to the dentist on
No fun--back to soft foods for a while?
Pretty much. I'm eating mostly real food now, but things did get infected. Joyful - especially when antibiotics are not your friends.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Ruth Haffly on 07-26-19 16:39 <=-
I got a pile today at one sale for free, but spent $2 on aSounds like you did well. A few weeks ago we were at a sale
kid's toy that probably wasn't worth it.
where Steve scored a creeper, something else (forget what). The
creeper was worth the sale. I found a bracelet I'll re-do as a necklace--like the stones but prefer necklaces to bracelets.
I hit a church fundraiser sale today and spent $10. I'll get it
back in scrap silver, most likely. The fun part was finding a
purse for a dollar. What was inside? $1.60. Sold! (LOL)
Dirty Dancing?
IIRC, it came out when we didn't have much money for extras like
movies. Would have had to pay a babysitter on top of the movie
price, etc and from the clips I saw, it just wasn't the kind of
movie we would have enjoyed anyway. OTOH, I did convice Steve to
take me to GWTW a couple of months after we got married.
Now of course you can borrow it from a library for free, if desired. I've only seen GWTW all the way through once. Broadcast TV always
edited parts of it out.
RHf > No fun--back to soft foods for a while?Right now the only place I'm going is back to the dentist on
Monday. Follow-up for pulling the tooth that broke.
Pretty much. I'm eating mostly real food now, but things did get infected. Joyful - especially when antibiotics are not your friends.
thatQuoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-24-19 22:54 <=-
Any shirts other than red. :-)Ok, then, any small print in multi should work for anything
I'm not desperate enough I guess.you'd wear with them.... :)Just not into the sewing, eh...?
One of these centuries maybe.
Not desperate enough to get into that look.
Not even to lengthen otherwise decent (but too short) jeans....?
hope$100 plus later.... I ought to at least break even and I
gifts.to do considerably better.Sounds promising... :) Good stuff, eh....? :)
Some of it. I also scored a pile of Christmas/Chanukkah
That's also a good deal... saves money and effort for later... :)
it backI hit a church fundraiser sale today and spent $10. I'll get
for ain scrap silver, most likely. The fun part was finding a purse
deal.dollar. What was inside? $1.60. Sold! (LOL)
As long as the purse itself is in useable condition, it was a good
that.better but you can find some surprise buys at Lidl.
The closest one seems to be on Staten Island or something like
Aldi is considerably closer.
So go where you can get to it in good time/less traffic. Today was
farmer's market for us. Picked up a bunch of baby eggplants, acanary
melon, some blueberries, a couple of yellow squash, pecan bananabread,
a big brownie and a couple of blueberry "pop tarts". Most of thethe
blueberries went into the freezer (some held out for baking) and
melon will be shared with a neighbor.
we would have enjoyed anyway. OTOH, I did convice Steve to take meto
GWTW a couple of months after we got married.TV
Now of course you can borrow it from a library for free, ifdesired. I've only seen GWTW all the way through once. Broadcast
always edited parts of it out.
Not interested in DD but own GWTW on DVD.
dentist onRight now the only place I'm going is back to the
getMonday. Follow-up for pulling the tooth that broke.
No fun--back to soft foods for a while?
Pretty much. I'm eating mostly real food now, but things did
friends.infected. Joyful - especially when antibiotics are not your
Sounds like a misery loves company scenerio. Getting a crown or capon
the one tooth?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-02-19 16:49 <=-
Not even to lengthen otherwise decent (but too short) jeans....?Just not into the sewing, eh...?Any shirts other than red. :-)Ok, then, any small print in multi should work for anything
that you'd wear with them.... :)
One of these centuries maybe.
Not desperate enough to get into that look.
I'm not desperate enough I guess.
That's also a good deal... saves money and effort for later... :)$100 plus later.... I ought to at least break even and ISounds promising... :) Good stuff, eh....? :)
hope to do considerably better.
Some of it. I also scored a pile of Christmas/Chanukkah
gifts.
This is when I do 90% of my Christmas shopping.
for ain scrap silver, most likely. The fun part was finding a purse
dollar. What was inside? $1.60. Sold! (LOL)
As long as the purse itself is in useable condition, it was a gooddeal.
It actually looks nice, if you're into 80s snakeskin envelope
clutches.
better but you can find some surprise buys at Lidl.
that.The closest one seems to be on Staten Island or something like
Aldi is considerably closer.
So go where you can get to it in good time/less traffic. Today was
That's about an hour further than I'm willing to drive these days.
farmer's market for us. Picked up a bunch of baby eggplants, acanary
melon, some blueberries, a couple of yellow squash, pecan bananabread,
a big brownie and a couple of blueberry "pop tarts". Most of the blueberries went into the freezer (some held out for baking) andthe
melon will be shared with a neighbor.
Melons can get to be a bit much. I rarely buy a whole watermelon
unless it's one of the babies. They're just too big.
we would have enjoyed anyway. OTOH, I did convice Steve to take meto
GWTW a couple of months after we got married.
TVNow of course you can borrow it from a library for free, ifdesired. I've only seen GWTW all the way through once. Broadcast
always edited parts of it out.
Not interested in DD but own GWTW on DVD.
Good idea, and now you're in the right neighborhood for viewing
parties. More or less anyway.
getPretty much. I'm eating mostly real food now, but things did
friends.infected. Joyful - especially when antibiotics are not your
Sounds like a misery loves company scenerio. Getting a crown or capon
the one tooth?
Got rid of the tooth - it broke off at about gum level.
itnecklace--like the stones but prefer necklaces to bracelets.
I hit a church fundraiser sale today and spent $10. I'll get
forback in scrap silver, most likely. The fun part was finding a
purse for a dollar. What was inside? $1.60. Sold! (LOL)
That last was a net gain of $.60 even if you couldn't get anything
the purse later... ;)
alwaysI've only seen GWTW all the way through once. Broadcast TV
theedited parts of it out.
My sister and I saw the whole thing (GWTW) once... we stopped into
movie house where it was showing on the way home from school... weMommy
walked by that movie house every day... :) We might have warned
that we were planning to do that, I don't remember any more now...;)
Afterwards, still on our way home, we checked out the book from the
library and read that straight through... ;)
friends.infected. Joyful - especially when antibiotics are not your
Good that it cleared up again.... no fun at all....
Not even to lengthen otherwise decent (but too short) jeans....?that you'd wear with them.... :)Just not into the sewing, eh...?
One of these centuries maybe.
Not desperate enough to get into that look.
I'm not desperate enough I guess.
I suppose not, then... ;)
:)Some of it. I also scored a pile of Christmas/ChanukkahThat's also a good deal... saves money and effort for later...
gifts.
toThis is when I do 90% of my Christmas shopping.
Good thinking... We've gotten to the point where we no longer have
buy such gifts... :)
a goodAs long as the purse itself is in useable condition, it was
preferdeal.
It actually looks nice, if you're into 80s snakeskin envelope
clutches.
I wasn't then, and don't think I'd want to get into them now. I
shoulder bags, leather if possible.
watermelonMelons can get to be a bit much. I rarely buy a whole
unless it's one of the babies. They're just too big.
Steve is the main watermelong eater around here but still, thesmall
ones are worth sharing. Shared the canary with our Life Group atchurch
so we didn't have to worry about it being too much.
viewingalways edited parts of it out.
Not interested in DD but own GWTW on DVD.
Good idea, and now you're in the right neighborhood for
parties. More or less anyway.
Parts of it are still playing out in real life.
or capSounds like a misery loves company scenerio. Getting a crown
on
the one tooth?
Got rid of the tooth - it broke off at about gum level.
Major ouch time there. You want your round ground?
a good deal.As long as the purse itself is in useable condition, it was
It actually looks nice, if you're into 80s snakeskin envelope clutches.
I wasn't then, and don't think I'd want to get into them now. Iprefer shoulder bags, leather if possible.
Same here, but if they pay me to haul it off...!
Group at church so we didn't have to worry about it being too much.watermelon unless it's one of the babies. They're just too big.Melons can get to be a bit much. I rarely buy a whole
Steve is the main watermelon eater around here but still, thesmall ones are worth sharing. Shared the canary with our Life
Good idea. Those melons with the seeds in the middle don't tend to
keep too well.
always edited parts of it out.
Not interested in DD but own GWTW on DVD.
viewing parties. More or less anyway.Good idea, and now you're in the right neighborhood for
Parts of it are still playing out in real life.
Ack.
or cap on the one tooth?Sounds like a misery loves company scenerio. Getting a crown
Got rid of the tooth - it broke off at about gum level.
Major ouch time there. You want your round ground?
Ground down more like. Now I'm praying the infection that trashed
that upper tooth isn't back and that it's just sinus crud or another
tooth that I already knew needed to go eventually.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-05-19 23:13 <=-
I hit a church fundraiser sale today and spent $10. I'll getThat last was a net gain of $.60 even if you couldn't get anything
it back in scrap silver, most likely. The fun part was finding
a purse for a dollar. What was inside? $1.60. Sold! (LOL)
for the purse later... ;)
Exactly. The purse is headed to a consignment store, I hope. If it sells for $5 I'm even further ahead of the game.
I've only seen GWTW all the way through once. Broadcast TVMy sister and I saw the whole thing (GWTW) once... we stopped into
always edited parts of it out.
the movie house where it was showing on the way home from school...
we walked by that movie house every day... :) We might have warned
Mommy that we were planning to do that, I don't remember any more
now... ;) Afterwards, still on our way home, we checked out the
book from the library and read that straight through... ;)
I hope Mom didn't get too worried; that's one LONG movie.
infected. Joyful - especially when antibiotics are not yourGood that it cleared up again.... no fun at all....
friends.
Now I'm praying things aren't coming back around. The last thing I need....
envelopeIt actually looks nice, if you're into 80s snakeskin
now. Iclutches.
I wasn't then, and don't think I'd want to get into them
prefer shoulder bags, leather if possible.
Same here, but if they pay me to haul it off...!
.............then go ahead and haul it off!
tend toGood idea. Those melons with the seeds in the middle don't
in akeep too well.
No, and even tho they're smaller than a watermelon, they don't come
one serving size (yet).
trashedGround down more like. Now I'm praying the infection that
anotherthat upper tooth isn't back and that it's just sinus crud or
savetooth that I already knew needed to go eventually.
Going to end up like UDD with a full set of China Clippers? Might
some time/money/pain/frustration in the long run.
moreMommy that we were planning to do that, I don't remember any
thenow... ;) Afterwards, still on our way home, we checked out
herbook from the library and read that straight through... ;)
I hope Mom didn't get too worried; that's one LONG movie.
Yes... maybe 4 hours...? That's why I think we might have warned
ahead of time... But we also did tend to stay for activities after8, the
school, so she might have just taken it in stride.. Plus there were
plenty of other kids at home to distract her... I'm the oldest of
youngest was probably about 18 months old at the time... ;)That would do it. Eight little monsters... eep. (LOL)
envelope clutches.It actually looks nice, if you're into 80s snakeskin
now. I prefer shoulder bags, leather if possible.I wasn't then, and don't think I'd want to get into them
Same here, but if they pay me to haul it off...!
.............then go ahead and haul it off!
And then redonate if necessary.
tend to keep too well.Good idea. Those melons with the seeds in the middle don't
No, and even tho they're smaller than a watermelon, they don't comein a one serving size (yet).
I tend to buy a cup of chunks and eat it for lunch.
or another tooth that I already knew needed to go eventually.trashed that upper tooth isn't back and that it's just sinus crudGround down more like. Now I'm praying the infection that
Going to end up like UDD with a full set of China Clippers? Mightsave some time/money/pain/frustration in the long run.
Partial eventually, probably. It's a family trait, come to it.
now. I prefer shoulder bags, leather if possible.
Same here, but if they pay me to haul it off...!
.............then go ahead and haul it off!
And then redonate if necessary.
Always an option.
in a one serving size (yet).
I tend to buy a cup of chunks and eat it for lunch.
Much more practical if you're the only eater of the melon.
gotPartial eventually, probably. It's a family trait, come to it.
So t'would be no surprise. My dad had a partial for years--think he
it even before I was born. It was expanded on over the years but hedenture
never did need the full set of dentures. Mom started with a small
partial in her 40s that also grew but also never got to a full
set. So far I've done much better, only lost one tooth (to aninternal
reabsorbtion) other than my wisdom teeth. Hopefully I'll keep thelosses
to that.
now. I prefer shoulder bags, leather if possible.
Same here, but if they pay me to haul it off...!
.............then go ahead and haul it off!
And then redonate if necessary.
Always an option.
The consignment store took all three purses. If they sell, I'm in
bonus territory. They took a random artisan velvet and ceramic box
too, that I bought for what was in it. The box itself is free money
if it moves.
in a one serving size (yet).
I tend to buy a cup of chunks and eat it for lunch.
Much more practical if you're the only eater of the melon.
Especially honeydews.
Partial eventually, probably. It's a family trait, come to it.
So t'would be no surprise. My dad had a partial for years--think heinternal
set. So far I've done much better, only lost one tooth (to an
reabsorbtion) other than my wisdom teeth. Hopefully I'll keep thelosses
to that.
That would be good. I oddly have all four wisdom teeth. Use 'em too.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-13-19 23:42 <=-
Mommy that we were planning to do that, I don't remember anyYes... maybe 4 hours...? That's why I think we might have warned
more now... ;) Afterwards, still on our way home, we checked
out the book from the library and read that straight through... ;)
I hope Mom didn't get too worried; that's one LONG movie.
her ahead of time... But we also did tend to stay for activities
after school, so she might have just taken it in stride.. Plus there
were plenty of other kids at home to distract her... I'm the oldest
of 8, the youngest was probably about 18 months old at the time... ;)
That would do it. Eight little monsters... eep. (LOL)
I'm inThe consignment store took all three purses. If they sell,
boxbonus territory. They took a random artisan velvet and ceramic
moneytoo, that I bought for what was in it. The box itself is free
a fewif it moves.
Sounds like you did well. Hopefully all will sell and you will get
more $$ to play with.
canaryEspecially honeydews.
We tend to get cantalope and watermelon most of the time, the
melons were something "just for different" from the farmer'smarket.
Steve looked at watermelons the other day, decided to leave them inthe
box.
keep thereabsorbtion) other than my wisdom teeth. Hopefully I'll
losses
to that.
'em too.That would be good. I oddly have all four wisdom teeth. Use
My wisdom teeth were all sideways, under the gum line, so there wasno
way they'd come up naturally. Had them all taken at once, under a
general anesthesia in the hospital.
thereher ahead of time... But we also did tend to stay for activities
after school, so she might have just taken it in stride.. Plus
;)were plenty of other kids at home to distract her... I'm the oldest
of 8, the youngest was probably about 18 months old at the time...
4
That would do it. Eight little monsters... eep. (LOL)
All planned, too... (G) There's almost 16 years between me and the youngest... the spacing stretched out a little at the end... the first
were in 5 years... ;)
money if it moves.too, that I bought for what was in it. The box itself is free
Sounds like you did well. Hopefully all will sell and you will geta few more $$ to play with.
Let's hope.
Especially honeydews.
We tend to get cantalope and watermelon most of the time, thecanary
melons were something "just for different" from the farmer'smarket.
Steve looked at watermelons the other day, decided to leave them inthe
box.
Canary, crenshaw. I love athena melons when I can find one. Not
often. They're like a canteloupe but they taste good. :-)
keep the losses to that.reabsorbtion) other than my wisdom teeth. Hopefully I'll
'em too.That would be good. I oddly have all four wisdom teeth. Use
My wisdom teeth were all sideways, under the gum line, so there wasno
way they'd come up naturally. Had them all taken at once, under a general anesthesia in the hospital.
Those had to go. I'll bet it didn't feel too good afterward.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-22-19 00:10 <=-
her ahead of time... But we also did tend to stay for activitiesAll planned, too... (G) There's almost 16 years between me and the youngest... the spacing stretched out a little at the end... the
after school, so she might have just taken it in stride.. Plus
there were plenty of other kids at home to distract her... I'm the
oldest of 8, the youngest was probably about 18 months old at the
time... ;)
That would do it. Eight little monsters... eep. (LOL)
first 4 were in 5 years... ;)
Double EEP. Brave, or crazy, parents. Friends of mine had seven, but
the last two are twins. They were born a few months after the oldest
one got married.
will getSounds like you did well. Hopefully all will sell and you
a few more $$ to play with.
Let's hope.
do you have to go back and check or do they mail you a check if
something sells?
NotCanary, crenshaw. I love athena melons when I can find one.
often. They're like a canteloupe but they taste good. :-)
Sounds interesting; have to keep an eye out for one.
there wasMy wisdom teeth were all sideways, under the gum line, so
under ano
way they'd come up naturally. Had them all taken at once,
donegeneral anesthesia in the hospital.
Those had to go. I'll bet it didn't feel too good afterward.
Took a good month or so before the mouth felt good again. It was
early enough in December that I was able to eat a proper Christmasof
dinner, but still went quite easy on most parts. Trouble is, a lot
the parts that were easy to eat (mushy), were things I didn't like.But,
I survived; the teeth have been gone for quite some time now.
seven, butDouble EEP. Brave, or crazy, parents. Friends of mine had
oldestthe last two are twins. They were born a few months after the
theyone got married.
Mommy always said that they'd decided to have a large family...
were each the oldest of three kids, but Daddy's mother was theoldest of
8 girls... They spaced the first two of us at 2 years apart, andthen
Mommy was curious as to what her natural spacing would be... so thenext
two were each 18 months apart, which apparently was what thenatural
spacing was, and she decided that was too close together, so theyagain
planned the two year span for the next baby... So it was 2 years,18
months, 18 months and then 2 years... 5 kids in 7 years... Thenthe
last 3 were spaced more like 3 years apart... No cabooses or twinsin
the batch... They got their eight kids, they quit having more... :)load...
Upshot was, though, that I as oldest got a major share of the
so, yeah, somewhat eep... ;) And dunno if it was brave, or crazy,or
some of each... ;) I do remember having to mother my mother fromtime
to time, as well as my yuunger siblings... ;)
do you have to go back and check or do they mail you a check if something sells?
It goes both ways. I go back in and they check, and if it's the
right time of year cut me a check.
NotCanary, crenshaw. I love athena melons when I can find one.
often. They're like a canteloupe but they taste good. :-)
Sounds interesting; have to keep an eye out for one.
They're not around long, if they turn up at all.
once, under a general anesthesia in the hospital.there was no way they'd come up naturally. Had them all taken atMy wisdom teeth were all sideways, under the gum line, so
Christmas dinner, but still went quite easy on most parts. Trouble is,Those had to go. I'll bet it didn't feel too good afterward.
Took a good month or so before the mouth felt good again. It wasdone early enough in December that I was able to eat a proper
Don't want them back. Mom had a tooth filled today, and doesn't like novocaine one bit. (welcome to my world)
theIt goes both ways. I go back in and they check, and if it's
to goright time of year cut me a check.
Yes, it's usually a case of the one who does the consigning having
back for the check. Guess they'd deduct postage if the store had tomail
it.
watermelonSounds interesting; have to keep an eye out for one.
They're not around long, if they turn up at all.
Maybe I'll find one next year. We're transitioning out of
season into winter squashs; I picked up a small butternut one lastweek
at the farmer's market.
like. But, I survived; the teeth have been gone for quite sometime
now.doesn't like
Don't want them back. Mom had a tooth filled today, and
novocaine one bit. (welcome to my world)
I'll take it, beats having the drill hit a nerve, unmedicated. the
surgeon that took out my wisdom teeth also gave me a promise thatif
they ever grew back, he'd take them out for free. So far I've nothad to
take him up on that offer. (G) It was part of the package we workedout
for payment, etc.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-28-19 00:28 <=-(snip)
Mommy always said that they'd decided to have a large family...
apart, and then Mommy was curious as to what her natural spacing
would be... so the next two were each 18 months apart, which
apparently was what the natural spacing was, and she decided that
was too close together, so they again planned the two year span for
the next baby... So it was 2 years, 18 months, 18 months and then 2
years... 5 kids in 7 years... Then the last 3 were spaced more like
3 years apart... No cabooses or twins in the batch... They got their
eight kids, they quit having more... :)
My parents had two 18 months apart and Mom decided that was too
enough headaches.(LOL)
right time of year cut me a check.
Yes, it's usually a case of the one who does the consigning havingto go
back for the check. Guess they'd deduct postage if the store had tomail
it.
Some do, some don't.
Sounds interesting; have to keep an eye out for one.
They're not around long, if they turn up at all.
Maybe I'll find one next year. We're transitioning out ofwatermelon
season into winter squashs; I picked up a small butternut one lastweek at the farmer's market.
I haven't seen local ones yet; they won't be around for another
month. Meanwhile, here comes Hurricane season, so it's probably
watermelon season for a while yet. Some folks may not be able to
power up the oven to bake the squash.
doesn't likeDon't want them back. Mom had a tooth filled today, and
novocaine one bit. (welcome to my world)
I'll take it, beats having the drill hit a nerve, unmedicated. the
Amen to that.
oral
surgeon that took out my wisdom teeth also gave me a promise thatif
they ever grew back, he'd take them out for free. So far I've nothad to
take him up on that offer. (G) It was part of the package we workedout
for payment, etc.
(LOL) I take it he doesn't work on sharks!
likeyears... 5 kids in 7 years... Then the last 3 were spaced more
their3 years apart... No cabooses or twins in the batch... They got
eight kids, they quit having more... :)
My parents had two 18 months apart and Mom decided that was too
enough headaches.(LOL)
Eighteen months is pretty close... :) And each couple has their own
comfort zone... :)
havingYes, it's usually a case of the one who does the consigning
had toto go
back for the check. Guess they'd deduct postage if the store
it.
Some do, some don't.
Presumably the policy is specified before you consign?
anotherI haven't seen local ones yet; they won't be around for
probablymonth. Meanwhile, here comes Hurricane season, so it's
towatermelon season for a while yet. Some folks may not be able
usedpower up the oven to bake the squash.
Looks like Dorian is going to brush the coastline--right where we
to live. As of now, it looks like we'll have wind and rain, but notdry
much. Still, going to make sure there's emergency rations (soups,
cereal, water, etc) in the camper and that the water tanks are all
filled. Ounce of prevention..................
I've notthey ever grew back, he'd take them out for free. So far
workedhad to
take him up on that offer. (G) It was part of the package we
out
for payment, etc.
(LOL) I take it he doesn't work on sharks!
Not that I know of.
the store had to mail it. RH> >having to go back for the check. Guess they'd deduct postage ifYes, it's usually a case of the one who does the consigning
Some do, some don't.
Presumably the policy is specified before you consign?
Probably, but for 55 cents I didn't bother to check.
able to power up the oven to bake the squash.probably watermelon season for a while yet. Some folks may not bemonth. Meanwhile, here comes Hurricane season, so it's
Looks like Dorian is going to brush the coastline--right where weused
to live. As of now, it looks like we'll have wind and rain, but not much. Still, going to make sure there's emergency rations (soups,dry
cereal, water, etc) in the camper and that the water tanks are all filled. Ounce of prevention..................
I'm getting some wind/rain action myself from the storm, but not a
ton. The southeastern part of the state will get more.
package we worked out for payment, etc.I've not had to take him up on that offer. (G) It was part of thethey ever grew back, he'd take them out for free. So far
(LOL) I take it he doesn't work on sharks!
Not that I know of.
I wonder if lawyers grow their wisdom teeth back?
thePresumably the policy is specified before you consign?
Probably, but for 55 cents I didn't bother to check.
Don't know if I would have too. Most often, we just donate stuff to
campus Sharing Shop, ReStore, Good Will or similar, and don't go tothe
bother of a consignment place.
not aI'm getting some wind/rain action myself from the storm, but
someton. The southeastern part of the state will get more.
We got some wind and rain, basically about what we've gotten in
other storms. Outer Banks and coastal counties got hit again but wesupper,
didn't even have so much as a power flicker. I was able to fix
run the dishwasher, etc without problems.
(LOL) I take it he doesn't work on sharks!
Not that I know of.
I wonder if lawyers grow their wisdom teeth back?
If you know any, ask. (G)
Don't know if I would have too. Most often, we just donate stuff tothe
campus Sharing Shop, ReStore, Good Will or similar, and don't go tothe
bother of a consignment place.
I donate 95% of my own stuff, but some things get bought for resale
of found with the original tags.
not aI'm getting some wind/rain action myself from the storm, but
ton. The southeastern part of the state will get more.
We got some wind and rain, basically about what we've gotten insome
other storms. Outer Banks and coastal counties got hit again but we didn't even have so much as a power flicker. I was able to fixsupper,
run the dishwasher, etc without problems.
We got wet. Halifax in Canada got nailed apparently.
(LOL) I take it he doesn't work on sharks!
Not that I know of.
I wonder if lawyers grow their wisdom teeth back?
If you know any, ask. (G)
The one I know best took one look at what lawyers did after law
school and went into insurance.(LOL)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 09-05-19 17:23 <=-
years... 5 kids in 7 years... Then the last 3 were spaced moreEighteen months is pretty close... :) And each couple has their own comfort zone... :)
like 3 years apart... No cabooses or twins in the batch... They
got their eight kids, they quit having more... :)
My parents had two 18 months apart and Mom decided that was too
enough headaches.(LOL)
Or discomfort zone. Two friends had 10 kids; the second one ended up divorced.
Another friend had his twins, kids six and seven, just
after the oldest daughter's wedding.
resaleI donate 95% of my own stuff, but some things get bought for
of found with the original tags.
AFAIK, there's only one consignment store in town and it's clothing
only.
Most,We got wet. Halifax in Canada got nailed apparently.
I understand it was back up to a Category 2 when it hit up there.
but not all, of the places that lost power have it back now exceptfor
parts of the Outer Banks. Evacuations, loss of power, storm damage (especially to roads) but not as much damage as the Bahamas got.Fishing
boats and ferries are hauling in supplies like drinking water,diapers,
building materials, workers, etc.
lawI wonder if lawyers grow their wisdom teeth back?
If you know any, ask. (G)
The one I know best took one look at what lawyers did after
years.school and went into insurance.(LOL)
One in our church went to law school after teaching for several
AFAIK, there's only one consignment store in town and it's clothing only.
Most are, clothes and accessories.
except for parts of the Outer Banks. Evacuations, loss of power, stormWe got wet. Halifax in Canada got nailed apparently.
I understand it was back up to a Category 2 when it hit up there.Most, but not all, of the places that lost power have it back now
The Bahamas were flattened. That one island hadn't even gotten
government help yet a week later.
their ownenough headaches.(LOL)Eighteen months is pretty close... :) And each couple has
ended upcomfort zone... :)
Or discomfort zone. Two friends had 10 kids; the second one
itdivorced.
Probably it wasn't because of the kids... although I suppose that
might have been a contributing factor... :) My one sister had 10kids,
they're still together, and now the kids are mostly all grown now,and
having kids... nobody's gone for 10 yet, though... (G)
oldestAnother friend had his twins, kids six and seven, just
after the oldest daughter's wedding.
If I'm parsing that correctly, the twins, born just after the
daughter's wedding, are now six or seven.... Or was it two sets of twins....? :)
clothingAFAIK, there's only one consignment store in town and it's
only.
Most are, clothes and accessories.
What we donate is generally a mixed bag of stuff--some clothing but
books, kitchen oddiments, whatever may be sitting around, taking up
space we'd rather open up, basically, "whateveahs".
Fishing boats and ferries are hauling in supplies like drinkingwater,
diapers, building materials, workers, etc.gotten
The Bahamas were flattened. That one island hadn't even
It'sgovernment help yet a week later.
I understand this newest system is dumping some rain on them too.
going to run into a major dip in the jet stream later this week andmake
a sharp turn to the east instead of continuing on its way north.Outer
Banks will miss this one. I'm keeping an eye out for the end of the month--don't want the picnic week end to be called off on accountof
weather.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 09-17-19 00:25 <=-
Probably it wasn't because of the kids... although I suppose thatenough headaches.(LOL)Eighteen months is pretty close... :) And each couple has
their own comfort zone... :)
Or discomfort zone. Two friends had 10 kids; the second one
ended up divorced.
it might have been a contributing factor... :) My one sister had 10
kids, they're still together, and now the kids are mostly all grown
now, and having kids... nobody's gone for 10 yet, though... (G)
The first set of friends with 10 kids have been married for almost 40 years and want another 40.
Another friend had his twins, kids six and seven, justIf I'm parsing that correctly, the twins, born just after the
after the oldest daughter's wedding.
oldest daughter's wedding, are now six or seven.... Or was it two
sets of twins....? :)
There's only one set, and I think they're about 8 now. They were
kids numbered six and seven.
thatended up divorced.Probably it wasn't because of the kids... although I suppose
had 10it might have been a contributing factor... :) My one sister
grownkids, they're still together, and now the kids are mostly all
almost 40now, and having kids... nobody's gone for 10 yet, though... (G)
The first set of friends with 10 kids have been married for
Seems like, from everything I can see. I was at the wedding. :-)years and want another 40.
Sounds like a nice strong marriage there... :)
wereThere's only one set, and I think they're about 8 now. They
too,kids numbered six and seven.
Ah... Now it makes sense.... My sister with the 10 kids, had twins
kids numbered eight and nine... she waited four years instead oftwo
before having the last one... and that one ended up being a C-section,
and her doctor talked her into calling it quits at that point...
clothing only.AFAIK, there's only one consignment store in town and it's
Most are, clothes and accessories.
What we donate is generally a mixed bag of stuff--some clothing but books, kitchen oddiments, whatever may be sitting around, taking up space we'd rather open up, basically, "whateveahs".
The church here isn't taking much beyond clothing now. Other stuff
goes elsewhere.
Fishing boats and ferries are hauling in supplies like drinkingwater,
diapers, building materials, workers, etc.
gottenThe Bahamas were flattened. That one island hadn't even
government help yet a week later.
I understand this newest system is dumping some rain on them too.It's
going to run into a major dip in the jet stream later this week andmake
a sharp turn to the east instead of continuing on its way north.Outer
Banks will miss this one. I'm keeping an eye out for the end of the month--don't want the picnic week end to be called off on accountof
weather.
I always keep an eye out. We get hit in CT every so often too.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 09-25-19 00:05 <=-
Sounds like a nice strong marriage there... :)ended up divorced.Probably it wasn't because of the kids... although I suppose
that it might have been a contributing factor... :) My one
sister had 10 kids, they're still together, and now the kids
are mostly all grown now, and having kids... nobody's gone for
10 yet, though... (G)
The first set of friends with 10 kids have been married for
almost 40 years and want another 40.
Seems like, from everything I can see. I was at the wedding. :-)
There's only one set, and I think they're about 8 now. TheyAh... Now it makes sense.... My sister with the 10 kids, had twins
were kids numbered six and seven.
too, kids numbered eight and nine... she waited four years instead
of two before having the last one... and that one ended up being a C-section, and her doctor talked her into calling it quits at that
point...
Sounds wise.
stuffThe church here isn't taking much beyond clothing now. Other
somegoes elsewhere.
Re-Store doesn't take clothing so that goes elsewhere. It does take
small kitchen appliances, dinnerware, glassware, etc--we've gotten
good deals on small appliances there.
of
weather.
too.I always keep an eye out. We get hit in CT every so often
Check your survival kit--update long term food stores, etc beforewinter
settles in. One ad on the Patriot radio station is for long termquestion
survival food stores--says they will last up to 25 years. My
is, how good is it after that long a time? Would I want to eatsomething
manufactured that many years ago? Doubtful. (G)
stuff goes elsewhere.The church here isn't taking much beyond clothing now. Other
Re-Store doesn't take clothing so that goes elsewhere. It does take small kitchen appliances, dinnerware, glassware, etc--we've gottensome good deals on small appliances there.
I found new small ones here this week, not that I need any.
too.I always keep an eye out. We get hit in CT every so often
Check your survival kit--update long term food stores, etc beforewinter
settles in. One ad on the Patriot radio station is for long term survival food stores--says they will last up to 25 years. Myquestion
is, how good is it after that long a time? Would I want to eatsomething
manufactured that many years ago? Doubtful. (G)
I've got a basement and freezer full. I'll leave the crazy stuff to
the preppers and the Mormons. They pretty much invented it, and the observant ones keep a year's supply of shelf stable stuff on hand
just in case. If not two.
Ruth Haffly wrote to RUTH HANSCHKA <=-
I thought it was 3 years of stuff they need to keep on hand. I know
when our daughter and her husband had their house built outside of SLC, they had to put in a cold storage room, even tho they're not Mormon.
Idea was that if they ever sold the house to a Mormon, it would have
the required cold storage room. They use it for other storage. (G)
I thought it was 3 years of stuff they need to keep on hand. I know
when our daughter and her husband had their house built outside of SLC, they had to put in a cold storage room, even tho they're not Mormon.
Idea was that if they ever sold the house to a Mormon, it would have
the required cold storage room. They use it for other storage. (G)
I'm Mormon. Been a member of the Church for 37 years now.
Food storage is but a part of our faith. It's being prepared for
disaster or emergencies, both spiritual and temporal, that we're
counseled to do.
I don't know about a three-year plan but we are counseled to keep a three-month storage. We are also counseled to remain out of debt and
to live within one's means as a form of preperation for disaster or emergency.
I won't go any farther because this hinges on a full-blown religious discussion to explain, but if you're interested, visit:
https://www.providentliving.org (that will redirect you to the
Church's website concerning these subjects)
I feel it's a good idea for everyone to be prepared, no matter your
faith or lack of faith.
Title: Chalupa
Categories: Main dish, Mexican, Crockpot, Beans
Yield: 8 Servings
1 lb Pinto beans
3 lb Pork roast
7 c Water
1/2 c Onion, chopped
2 Garlic cloves,
-minced
1 tb Salt
2 tb Chili powder
1 tb Cumin
1 ts Oregano
4 oz Green chili peppers,
-chopped (one can)
I certainly try.10 yet, though... (G)Sounds like a nice strong marriage there... :)
The first set of friends with 10 kids have been married for
almost 40 years and want another 40.
Seems like, from everything I can see. I was at the wedding. :-)
And probably still very much part of their lives now, too... :)
does takeRe-Store doesn't take clothing so that goes elsewhere. It
gottensmall kitchen appliances, dinnerware, glassware, etc--we've
whilesome good deals on small appliances there.
I found new small ones here this week, not that I need any.
Glasses or appliances? I picked up some medium sized tumblers a
back; they fit my hand better than the big ones we had. Steve alsogot
some mugs that fit his espresso maker space underneath the spout.
stuff toI've got a basement and freezer full. I'll leave the crazy
and thethe preppers and the Mormons. They pretty much invented it,
handobservant ones keep a year's supply of shelf stable stuff on
just in case. If not two.
I thought it was 3 years of stuff they need to keep on hand. I know
our daughter and her husband had their house built outside of SLC,they
had to put in a cold storage room, even tho they're not Mormon.Idea was
that if they ever sold the house to a Mormon, it would have therequired
cold storage room. They use it for other storage. (G)
Steve also got some mugs that fit his espresso maker space underneathI found new small ones here this week, not that I need any.
Glasses or appliances? I picked up some medium sized tumblers awhile back; they fit my hand better than the big ones we had.
Eyeglasses possibly, drinking glasses not. My mugs are an
accumulation of this and that from hither and yon.
when
our daughter and her husband had their house built outside of SLC,they
had to put in a cold storage room, even tho they're not Mormon.Idea was
that if they ever sold the house to a Mormon, it would have therequired
cold storage room. They use it for other storage. (G)
It might make a good pantry and root cellar in the meantime.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-05-19 16:40 <=-
And probably still very much part of their lives now, too... :)10 yet, though... (G)Sounds like a nice strong marriage there... :)
The first set of friends with 10 kids have been married for
almost 40 years and want another 40.
Seems like, from everything I can see. I was at the wedding. :-)
I certainly try.
underneathwhile back; they fit my hand better than the big ones we had.Steve also got some mugs that fit his espresso maker space
the spout.
Eyeglasses possibly, drinking glasses not. My mugs are an
accumulation of this and that from hither and yon.
Sounds like our mug collection. (G)
lamentingcold storage room. They use it for other storage. (G)
It might make a good pantry and root cellar in the meantime.
That would be a good use for it. Just talked to her; she was
that her only watermelon froze but otherwise had a pretty goodgarden
this year.
Eyeglasses possibly, drinking glasses not. My mugs are an accumulation of this and that from hither and yon.
Sounds like our mug collection. (G)
Sounds like everyone's who didn't go out and buy a set. (who buys
mug sets???)
pretty good garden this year.cold storage room. They use it for other storage. (G)
It might make a good pantry and root cellar in the meantime.
That would be a good use for it. Just talked to her; she waslamenting that her only watermelon froze but otherwise had a
Poor watermelon. I think I can grow some here, but only the mini
ones. The growing season isn't long enough.
buysSounds like everyone's who didn't go out and buy a set. (who
doesn'tmug sets???)
Sometimes they come as part of sets of Corelle Ware but that
count. (G) What counts are the one gluwein came in at a Christmasmarket
in Berlin, one an upstairs neighbor in Franfurt, my orthodontist invarious
Sierra Vista, the one purchased at Our Chalet in Switzerland,
freebies from assorted other places, etc, etc.
minipretty good garden this year.That would be a good use for it. Just talked to her; she waslamenting that her only watermelon froze but otherwise had a
Poor watermelon. I think I can grow some here, but only the
youngerones. The growing season isn't long enough.
I don't think my dad ever tried it. Our first summer in AZ, our
daughter planted some seeds from a piece of watermelon she had onJuly
4. IIRC, she harvested one melon, some time in October.
Christmas marketmug sets???)
Sometimes they come as part of sets of Corelle Ware but thatdoesn't count. (G) What counts are the one gluwein came in at a
I find those here once in a while.
in Berlin, one an upstairs neighbor in Franfurt, my orthodontist in Sierra Vista, the one purchased at Our Chalet in Switzerland,various freebies from assorted other places, etc, etc.
I have one my sister had made with my cat's picture on it. The one
I'm using at the moment was hand made; I liked the colors. Others
are souvenirs of Disney, gifts, etc.
had on July 4. IIRC, she harvested one melon, some time in October.pretty good garden this year.That would be a good use for it. Just talked to her; she waslamenting that her only watermelon froze but otherwise had a
mini ones. The growing season isn't long enough.Poor watermelon. I think I can grow some here, but only the
I don't think my dad ever tried it. Our first summer in AZ, ouryounger daughter planted some seeds from a piece of watermelon she
In Arizona, they ought to grow with irrigation. My growing season
has been over for a while now; we've already had frost once.
aSometimes they come as part of sets of Corelle Ware but thatdoesn't count. (G) What counts are the one gluwein came in at
Christmas market
I find those here once in a while.
I've only got one of those.
onevarious freebies from assorted other places, etc, etc.
I have one my sister had made with my cat's picture on it. The
OthersI'm using at the moment was hand made; I liked the colors.
spaceare souvenirs of Disney, gifts, etc.
We've given away some from time to time, wouldn't have the storage
if we'd kept all we'd acquired.
sheyounger daughter planted some seeds from a piece of watermelon
had on July 4. IIRC, she harvested one melon, some time inOctober.
seasonIn Arizona, they ought to grow with irrigation. My growing
salsa,has been over for a while now; we've already had frost once.
This one was in a narrow strip of dirt between the fence and front
patio. Over the years we grew tomatoes and peppers in it, made
chili sauce, green tomato relish.............. all from a smallarea of
dirt that had no sort of "enhancement".
Christmas marketSometimes they come as part of sets of Corelle Ware but thatdoesn't count. (G) What counts are the one gluwein came in at
I find those here once in a while.
I've only got one of those.
I only have one at the moment, but they do turn up; there's just no
reason for me to grab them.
Others are souvenirs of Disney, gifts, etc.various freebies from assorted other places, etc, etc.
one I'm using at the moment was hand made; I liked the colors.I have one my sister had made with my cat's picture on it. The
We've given away some from time to time, wouldn't have the storagespace if we'd kept all we'd acquired.
Me either. Some get chipped, broken, dishwasher-crazed, etc too. Waechtersbach is a prime candidate for the last one, and they're
brutal in a microwave too. They get broiling hot including the
handle, and one white-glazed one tends to boil liquids faster than
any other mug I own.
October.she had on July 4. IIRC, she harvested one melon, some time inyounger daughter planted some seeds from a piece of watermelon
once.season has been over for a while now; we've already had frostIn Arizona, they ought to grow with irrigation. My growing
small area of dirt that had no sort of "enhancement".This one was in a narrow strip of dirt between the fence and front patio. Over the years we grew tomatoes and peppers in it, madesalsa, chili sauce, green tomato relish.............. all from a
We used to have a garden in the back yard, but a lot of things
wouldn't grow back there. Too much shade, a problem Arizona generally doesn't have.
just noI've only got one of those.
I only have one at the moment, but they do turn up; there's
(district)reason for me to grab them.
I'm hanging on to mine--memories of Christmas/Christmas markets in
Germany for me. IIRC, the one I have came from a neighborhood
market in Berlin, probably in 1990 or 1991.
storageWe've given away some from time to time, wouldn't have the
too.space if we'd kept all we'd acquired.
Me either. Some get chipped, broken, dishwasher-crazed, etc
they'reWaechtersbach is a prime candidate for the last one, and
Ibrutal in a microwave too. They get broiling hot including the
Thanks for the warning--I've got a couple of the red Christmas ones
picked up at their factory outlet when we were in Germany.
thanhandle, and one white-glazed one tends to boil liquids faster
mugs.any other mug I own.
Probably safer to boil water in a tea kettle to use with those
haveseason has been over for a while now; we've already had frostonce.
We were down to 41 (maybe a bit lower) Saturday morning, going to
more cold nights later this week but probably no frost yet. Hopenot for
a while, we've got 2 pots of mums decorating our front steps.
small area of dirt that had no sort of "enhancement".generally
We used to have a garden in the back yard, but a lot of things
wouldn't grow back there. Too much shade, a problem Arizona
doesn't have.
Parts of AZ do have shade--if you know where to look. (G)
I'm hanging on to mine--memories of Christmas/Christmas markets in Germany for me. IIRC, the one I have came from a neighborhood(district)
market in Berlin, probably in 1990 or 1991.
Good reasons to hang onto them. For me they're just mugs but make
great cocoa mugs for kids.
thethey're brutal in a microwave too. They get broiling hot includingWaechtersbach is a prime candidate for the last one, and
Thanks for the warning--I've got a couple of the red Christmas onesI picked up at their factory outlet when we were in Germany.
I like the colors, but especially the ones they made in Spain are a problem.
Hope not for a while, we've got 2 pots of mums decorating our frontthan any other mug I own.handle, and one white-glazed one tends to boil liquids faster
Probably safer to boil water in a tea kettle to use with thosemugs.
Probably so.
season has been over for a while now; we've already had frostonce.
We were down to 41 (maybe a bit lower) Saturday morning, going tohave more cold nights later this week but probably no frost yet.
The mums don't care too much.
small area of dirt that had no sort of "enhancement".
generally doesn't have.We used to have a garden in the back yard, but a lot of things wouldn't grow back there. Too much shade, a problem Arizona
Parts of AZ do have shade--if you know where to look. (G)
Under the house maybe. Cacti don't "do" shade too well.
Hi Ruth,now
great cocoa mugs for kids.
Good kiddy size but not for adults who want a bigger mug ofwhatever.
I tend to prefer pint mugs.(LOL)
I generally use what's the new-ish standard, I think it's 10 ounces
for my mug. I do have a hand thrown one, got it at the farmer'smarket a
while back--not sure what the capacity of that is as it's
taller/narrower than my usual mugs. Still hanging on to some of the
smaller mugs for sentimental reasons but they don't get much use.
thatOK, I just have red ones, made in Germany.
The one that boils up is white with a red snowman.
OK, I've got red with green tree mugs--the usual association with
company.
quarter ofThe wind we've got tonight knocked out power to about a
us; wethe next town over. They're up a lot higher.
We had quite the storm come thru last night, dropped temps about 30
degrees. NWS issued a tornado warning for about 15 miles south of
sun butNo, but this was inside a fenced enclosure--got the morning
thefull
sun was off it by mid day, good for growing veggies.
Kept things from drying up.
Exactly! We did water the tomatoes and peppers, also got rain from
almost daily monsoons.
farmer's market a while back--not sure what the capacity of that is asI tend to prefer pint mugs.(LOL)
I generally use what's the new-ish standard, I think it's 10 ouncesnow for my mug. I do have a hand thrown one, got it at the
The 10-ouncers are tea mugs for me, but the bigger the better for
coffee.
OK, I just have red ones, made in Germany.
The one that boils up is white with a red snowman.
OK, I've got red with green tree mugs--the usual association withthat company.
That's the classic.
quarter of the next town over. They're up a lot higher.The wind we've got tonight knocked out power to about a
We had quite the storm come thru last night, dropped temps about 30 degrees. NWS issued a tornado warning for about 15 miles south ofus; we
It got to me later that night. Took down my internet/phone/TV into
the bargain. The power came back on quickly, not so the rest.
sun but full sun was off it by mid day, good for growing veggies.No, but this was inside a fenced enclosure--got the morning
Kept things from drying up.
Exactly! We did water the tomatoes and peppers, also got rain fromthe almost daily monsoons.
I knew Florida got those; I didn't know Arizona did too.
forThe 10-ouncers are tea mugs for me, but the bigger the better
day,coffee.
Like a friend once said--if they limit me to one cup of coffee a
I'll use this cup (and held up her one quart measuring cup). (G)
withOK, I've got red with green tree mugs--the usual association
that company.
That's the classic.
Yes, I have the mugs, small plates, a cookie plate and tea set.
intoIt got to me later that night. Took down my internet/phone/TV
the bargain. The power came back on quickly, not so the rest.
Are your wires above ground? Most of the ones around here are
underground.
rain fromExactly! We did water the tomatoes and peppers, also got
tothe almost daily monsoons.
I knew Florida got those; I didn't know Arizona did too.
Southestern AZ did, every summer (about mid to late June thru mid
late September), about late afternoon, very predictable. You couldsee
clouds building over the mountains in late morning and know youwould
have rain later in the day. Trouble is, being so warm, afterward itwas
like a sauna with the heat and humidity.
(G)for coffee.The 10-ouncers are tea mugs for me, but the bigger the better
Like a friend once said--if they limit me to one cup of coffee aday, I'll use this cup (and held up her one quart measuring cup).
That sounds about right.
with that company.OK, I've got red with green tree mugs--the usual association
That's the classic.
Yes, I have the mugs, small plates, a cookie plate and tea set.
My family tends to the Pfaltzgraff with the train running under the
tree. One guess why.
rest.into the bargain. The power came back on quickly, not so theIt got to me later that night. Took down my internet/phone/TV
Are your wires above ground? Most of the ones around here are underground.
We're old originals around here. Not much is buried.
mid to late September), about late afternoon, very predictable. Yourain from the almost daily monsoons.Exactly! We did water the tomatoes and peppers, also got
I knew Florida got those; I didn't know Arizona did too.
Southeastern AZ did, every summer (about mid to late June thru
Eyyyuch. They get my share.
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