Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Dave Drum on 04-13-18 22:40 <=-
I've only eaten Chinese buffet food once in my life. Once was plenty.
I'd go back to the local Indian buffet (Sundays only - when they
serve the real food not the dumbed down gringo specials) any week.
They don't serve Chinese soups however.
plenty.I've only eaten Chinese buffet food once in my life. Once was
One needs to find a good Chinese buffet... unfortunately, those are hard
to come by.... :) We had one here called Mandarin Buffet that actually
was better than most sit-down Chinese places... Only problem was that
the owner was a gambler, and he lost the restaurant in a gambling
game... We still miss that one... ;0 We have a couple of decent
choices, though...
I'd go back to the local Indian buffet (Sundays only - when they
serve the real food not the dumbed down gringo specials) any week.
We have a couple good Indian ones, too... :) Tandoor is particularly
good, and their lunch buffet is real food not dumbed down all week...
their Tues night buffet is also quite good.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 04-23-18 23:15 <=-
I've only eaten Chinese buffet food once in my life. Once wasOne needs to find a good Chinese buffet... unfortunately, those are
plenty.
hard to come by.... :) We had one here called Mandarin Buffet that
actually was better than most sit-down Chinese places... Only problem
was that the owner was a gambler, and he lost the restaurant in a
gambling game... We still miss that one... ;0 We have a couple of
decent choices, though...
Rats - bad luck for him and his customers.
I'd go back to the local Indian buffet (Sundays only - when theyWe have a couple good Indian ones, too... :) Tandoor is particularly
serve the real food not the dumbed down gringo specials) any week.
good, and their lunch buffet is real food not dumbed down all week...
their Tues night buffet is also quite good.... :)
I don't think I have a tandoor type place here, but who knows.
If I'd been a Chinese business, I might have decided the place was bad luckactually was better than most sit-down Chinese places... Only problem
was that the owner was a gambler, and he lost the restaurant in a gambling game... We still miss that one... ;0 We have a couple of decent choices, though...
Rats - bad luck for him and his customers.
Indeed... The person he lost to had a chinese buffet downtown, and
opened up a second location in that spot... he had bad luck too,
though... he ran afoul of the health department more than once... and
was eventually shut down... The buffet that went into the spot after
that is one of the fairly decent choices we have now...
I don't think I have a tandoor type place here, but who knows.
This place isn't exclusively tandoori... they have a wide range of good
real Indian food on their buffets, and even wider range if one orders
from the menu... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-01-18 00:26 <=-
actually was better than most sit-down Chinese places... Only problemIndeed... The person he lost to had a chinese buffet downtown, and
was that the owner was a gambler, and he lost the restaurant in a gambling game... We still miss that one... ;0 We have a couple of decent choices, though...
Rats - bad luck for him and his customers.
opened up a second location in that spot... he had bad luck too,
though... he ran afoul of the health department more than once... and
was eventually shut down... The buffet that went into the spot after
that is one of the fairly decent choices we have now...
If I'd been a Chinese business, I might have decided the place was bad luck and stayed away. Glad these guys didn't.
I don't think I have a tandoor type place here, but who knows.This place isn't exclusively tandoori... they have a wide range of good
real Indian food on their buffets, and even wider range if one orders
from the menu... :)
Gotta find somewhere to use that tamarind sauce.
badIndeed... The person he lost to had a chinese buffet downtown, and opened up a second location in that spot... he had bad luck too, though... he ran afoul of the health department more than once... and
was eventually shut down... The buffet that went into the spot after that is one of the fairly decent choices we have now...
If I'd been a Chinese business, I might have decided the place was
luck and stayed away. Glad these guys didn't.
I think they must have realized that at least the second guy made his
own bad luck by not keeping the place up to code... It's a nice enough location... and the current owners have done well there... :)
real Indian food on their buffets, and even wider range if one orders from the menu... :)
Gotta find somewhere to use that tamarind sauce.
Could be... :) it's our favorite Indian place locally... :) There's a second location about halfway to Newark, where the Fords live... we've
met them there before and eaten there... just as good as the original location... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-08-18 23:41 <=-
Indeed... The person he lost to had a chinese buffet downtown, and opened up a second location in that spot... he had bad luck too, though... he ran afoul of the health department more than once... andI think they must have realized that at least the second guy made his
was eventually shut down... The buffet that went into the spot after that is one of the fairly decent choices we have now...
If I'd been a Chinese business, I might have decided the place was
bad luck and stayed away. Glad these guys didn't.
own bad luck by not keeping the place up to code... It's a nice enough location... and the current owners have done well there... :)
Good.
real Indian food on their buffets, and even wider range if one orders from the menu... :)Could be... :) it's our favorite Indian place locally... :) There's a second location about halfway to Newark, where the Fords live... we've
Gotta find somewhere to use that tamarind sauce.
met them there before and eaten there... just as good as the original location... ;)
They sometimes aren't. I've seem a few similar cases where the second place closed.
enoughbad luck and stayed away. Glad these guys didn't.I think they must have realized that at least the second guy made his
own bad luck by not keeping the place up to code... It's a nice
location... and the current owners have done well there... :)
Good.
They did well enough in this location that they eventually closed their original location that had been up on the north side of town.... :)
secondThey sometimes aren't. I've seem a few similar cases where the
place closed.
As have I... Richard noticed that they brought some of the good cooks
over to the new location, at least for the dinner buffet... the original location does it on Tuesdays, the new one on Wednesdays... and the
owners spend time at each of the locations... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-10-18 23:31 <=-
They did well enough in this location that they eventually closed their original location that had been up on the north side of town.... :)bad luck and stayed away. Glad these guys didn't.I think they must have realized that at least the second guy made his
own bad luck by not keeping the place up to code... It's a nice
enough location... and the current owners have done well there... :)
Good.
Probably better rent at this one.
They sometimes aren't. I've seem a few similar cases where theAs have I... Richard noticed that they brought some of the good cooks
second place closed.
over to the new location, at least for the dinner buffet... the original location does it on Tuesdays, the new one on Wednesdays... and the
owners spend time at each of the locations... :)
And sleep on Mondays, no doubt, when restaurants are traditionally
closed.
theirGood.They did well enough in this location that they eventually closed
original location that had been up on the north side of town.... :)
Probably better rent at this one.
Possibly.... and also possibly better traffic at this one....
And sleep on Mondays, no doubt, when restaurants are traditionally closed.
Nope, not these ones... they are open 7 days a week, both locations...
lunch buffets every day, both locations, too....
We have some restaurants closed on Mondays, others close on Tuesdays...
have to keep them straight, as some of each are in our regular rota of favorite places to go... Many of them, though, are just open all the time... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-14-18 00:33 <=-
Possibly.... and also possibly better traffic at this one....Good.They did well enough in this location that they eventually closed
their original location that had been up on the north side of
town.... :)
Probably better rent at this one.
Entirely possible. High traffic areas do help; it's harder to make a
go of a restaurant if no one knows it's there or has to read a map to
find it.
And sleep on Mondays, no doubt, when restaurants are traditionally closed.Nope, not these ones... they are open 7 days a week, both locations...
lunch buffets every day, both locations, too....
We have some restaurants closed on Mondays, others close on Tuesdays...
have to keep them straight, as some of each are in our regular rota of favorite places to go... Many of them, though, are just open all the time... :)
The chains are all open, for certain.
aEntirely possible. High traffic areas do help; it's harder to make
togo of a restaurant if no one knows it's there or has to read a map
find it.
Pretty much people knew where the original one was... and there was
quite a flurry of activity as people checked it out when it first
opened... but at the time, when we checked it out, we weren't all that impressed and it was a bit more pricy than our usual places... Later,
when there were the two to choose from, I did go back once, since I was
in the neighborhood for an appointment.... but was put off because there wasn't any decent parking for handicapped anywhere near the place... I'd been curious to see how it compared with their second location to which
I'd by then been a number of times.... Shortly after that, they closed
that original location... I don't know if most of their business had migrated to the other location by then, or if things had just dropped
off for other reasons...
favorite places to go... Many of them, though, are just open all the time... :)
The chains are all open, for certain.
True... although some of the restaurant chains aren't open for lunch at
all except weekends... But I was just talking about the non-chain
ones... Our favorite, Taste of Japan, doesn't even close for holidays...
he figures he might as well be open, as he'd probably be there
anyway.... or so he says... (G) He opens later on Sundays, though...
except by special request.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-18-18 00:22 <=-
Entirely possible. High traffic areas do help; it's harder toPretty much people knew where the original one was... I did go back
make a go of a restaurant if no one knows it's there or has to
read a map to find it.
once, since I was in the neighborhood for an appointment.... but was
put off because there wasn't any decent parking for handicapped
anywhere near the place... I'd been curious to see how it compared
with their second location to which I'd by then been a number of
times.... Shortly after that, they closed that original location... I
don't know if most of their business had migrated to the other location
by then, or if things had just dropped off for other reasons...
Maybe all the handicapped parking folks boycotted it. :-)
favorite places to go... Many of them, though, are just open all the time... :)True... although some of the restaurant chains aren't open for lunch at
The chains are all open, for certain.
all except weekends... But I was just talking about the non-chain
ones... Our favorite, Taste of Japan, doesn't even close for holidays...
he figures he might as well be open, as he'd probably be there
anyway.... or so he says... (G) He opens later on Sundays, though...
except by special request.... :)
Most Asian restaurants here are open on major holidays, on the theory
that during the religious ones folks with different beliefs often go
out to eat. Which is accurate.
locationanywhere near the place... I'd been curious to see how it compared
with their second location to which I'd by then been a number of times.... Shortly after that, they closed that original location... I don't know if most of their business had migrated to the other
Sounds like. If you can't park, you can't go in, so....by then, or if things had just dropped off for other reasons...
Maybe all the handicapped parking folks boycotted it. :-)
Possible... and it might not have been an intentional boycott, just a practical one, no parking, go somewhere else where there is....
theoryMost Asian restaurants here are open on major holidays, on the
gothat during the religious ones folks with different beliefs often
out to eat. Which is accurate.
And even some of us with the same beliefs still go out to eat on the holidays... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-22-18 00:37 <=-
anywhere near the place... I'd been curious to see how it comparedPossible... and it might not have been an intentional boycott, just a practical one, no parking, go somewhere else where there is....
with their second location to which I'd by then been a number of times.... Shortly after that, they closed that original location...
I don't know if most of their business had migrated to the other location by then, or if things had just dropped off for other
reasons...
Maybe all the handicapped parking folks boycotted it. :-)
Sounds like. If you can't park, you can't go in, so....
Most Asian restaurants here are open on major holidays, on theAnd even some of us with the same beliefs still go out to eat on
theory that during the religious ones folks with different
beliefs often go out to eat. Which is accurate.
the holidays... ;)
True enough, but for Jews locally the joke is they spend Christmas
going to the movies and eating Chinese food. One friend, a rabbi, says that's accurate but their choice is often Thai food instead.
I don't know if most of their business had migrated to the other location by then, or if things had just dropped off for other reasons...Possible... and it might not have been an intentional boycott, just a practical one, no parking, go somewhere else where there is....
Maybe all the handicapped parking folks boycotted it. :-)
Sounds like. If you can't park, you can't go in, so....
Exactly... The new location has adequate parking, with handicap spots
right up to the sidewalk in front... and they aren't sharing their
parking with a bunch of other stores, either, being off to the side of
the plaza...
saysTrue enough, but for Jews locally the joke is they spend Christmas going to the movies and eating Chinese food. One friend, a rabbi,
that's accurate but their choice is often Thai food instead.
I've heard that joke around here, too... and Thai is still Asian... ;)
We generally go to Taste of Japan on Christmas day... Fu is open, and my extended family's celebration isn't on the day itself, but a day within
the next week or so... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 05-27-18 00:16 <=-
Exactly... The new location has adequate parking, with handicap spotsMaybe all the handicapped parking folks boycotted it. :-)Possible... and it might not have been an intentional boycott, just a practical one, no parking, go somewhere else where there is....
Sounds like. If you can't park, you can't go in, so....
right up to the sidewalk in front... and they aren't sharing their
parking with a bunch of other stores, either, being off to the side of
the plaza...
That last is helpful.
True enough, but for Jews locally the joke is they spend Christmas going to the movies and eating Chinese food. One friend, a rabbi, says that's accurate but their choice is often Thai food instead.I've heard that joke around here, too... and Thai is still Asian... ;)
We generally go to Taste of Japan on Christmas day... Fu is open, and my extended family's celebration isn't on the day itself, but a day within
the next week or so... :)
I generally head to my sister's house. We do Italian food; my BIL's traditional Christmas dinner is ravioli. His family used to make
their own, badly, but now it's from one of the local pasta places.
ofpractical one, no parking, go somewhere else where there is....Exactly... The new location has adequate parking, with handicap spots right up to the sidewalk in front... and they aren't sharing their parking with a bunch of other stores, either, being off to the side
Sounds like. If you can't park, you can't go in, so....
I even got to park at a local hospital thrift the other day; it used to bethe plaza...
That last is helpful.
Very much so... even so, there are times when the parking area fills up,
as it's a good sized place... I think there are 5 handicap spots,
though, so there's usually one open when I go...
BIL'sI generally head to my sister's house. We do Italian food; my
traditional Christmas dinner is ravioli. His family used to make
their own, badly, but now it's from one of the local pasta places.
Sounds like a step up... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-01-18 17:27 <=-
Exactly... The new location has adequate parking, with handicapVery much so... even so, there are times when the parking area fills up,
spots right up to the sidewalk in front... and they aren't
sharing their parking with a bunch of other stores, either, being
off to the side of the plaza...
That last is helpful.
as it's a good sized place... I think there are 5 handicap spots,
though, so there's usually one open when I go...
I even got to park at a local hospital thrift the other day; it used
to be they didn't have an outside entrance. You had to go through the hospital, and park in the parking garage...if you could ... and then
truck through this and around that.
Now not only can the general
public really get inside, they can park a car too. The slots are technically for the volunteers, but there isn't anywhere else and if you're there to shop they don't mind.
I generally head to my sister's house. We do Italian food; mySounds like a step up... ;)
BIL's traditional Christmas dinner is ravioli. His family used
to make their own, badly, but now it's from one of the local
pasta places.
Definitely. They do still make the meatballs of course; homemade are generally better.
up,Very much so... even so, there are times when the parking area fills
usedas it's a good sized place... I think there are 5 handicap spots,
though, so there's usually one open when I go...
I even got to park at a local hospital thrift the other day; it
theto be they didn't have an outside entrance. You had to go through
thenhospital, and park in the parking garage...if you could ... and
truck through this and around that.
That's rather convoluted... ;) But, that's the way with some of the hospital thrifts here, too...
ifNow not only can the general
public really get inside, they can park a car too. The slots are technically for the volunteers, but there isn't anywhere else and
you're there to shop they don't mind.
They're more likely to make sales (and generate money) that way.... :)
At least as long as they have some empty parking slots... :)
areto make their own, badly, but now it's from one of the localSounds like a step up... ;)
pasta places.
Definitely. They do still make the meatballs of course; homemade
generally better.
And more likely to be tailored to the family's taste buds..... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-07-18 18:39 <=-
Very much so... even so, there are times when the parking areaThat's rather convoluted... ;) But, that's the way with some of the hospital thrifts here, too...
fills up, as it's a good sized place... I think there are 5
handicap spots, though, so there's usually one open when I go...
I even got to park at a local hospital thrift the other day; it
used to be they didn't have an outside entrance. You had to go
through the hospital, and park in the parking garage...if you
could ... and then truck through this and around that.
Convoluted isn't the word for it. The UConn store rented themselves a real storefront. They have to charge sales tax, but people can get
into the store.
Now not only can the general public really get inside, they canThey're more likely to make sales (and generate money) that way.... :)
park a car too. The slots are technically for the volunteers,
but there isn't anywhere else and if you're there to shop they
don't mind.
At least as long as they have some empty parking slots... :)
If you're open to the public but the public can't get in...why are you open to the public again?
And more likely to be tailored to the family's taste buds..... ;)to make their own, badly, but now it's from one of the localSounds like a step up... ;)
pasta places.
Definitely. They do still make the meatballs of course; homemade
are generally better.
True. Three meats, spices, and my BIL cooking all day.
themselves aThat's rather convoluted... ;) But, that's the way with some of the hospital thrifts here, too...
Convoluted isn't the word for it. The UConn store rented
real storefront. They have to charge sales tax, but people can get into the store.
And they probably end up making a bit more money for the cause... :)
homemadeDefinitely. They do still make the meatballs of course;
are generally better.And more likely to be tailored to the family's taste buds..... ;)
True. Three meats, spices, and my BIL cooking all day.
A labor of love, sounds like... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-11-18 00:33 <=-
That's rather convoluted... ;) But, that's the way with someAnd they probably end up making a bit more money for the cause... :)
of the hospital thrifts here, too...
Convoluted isn't the word for it. The UConn store rented
themselves a real storefront. They have to charge sales tax, but people can get into the store.
It helps if people can get into the place. The store is also in a
densely populated high traffic area. The hospital isn't.
A labor of love, sounds like... ;)Sounds like a step up... ;)And more likely to be tailored to the family's taste buds..... ;)
Definitely. They do still make the meatballs of course;
homemade are generally better.
True. Three meats, spices, and my BIL cooking all day.
Or labor of lunch. And dinner.
They probably get more donations that way too. There's a surplus store onpeople can get into the store.And they probably end up making a bit more money for the cause... :)
It helps if people can get into the place. The store is also in a densely populated high traffic area. The hospital isn't.
True... and being in a densely populated high traffic area certainly wouldn't hurt, and would probably help... ;)
And more likely to be tailored to the family's taste buds..... ;)A labor of love, sounds like... ;)
True. Three meats, spices, and my BIL cooking all day.
Or labor of lunch. And dinner.
That, too... ;) Is that the only thing he cooks....? Or just one of
his specialties... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-14-18 22:10 <=-
True... and being in a densely populated high traffic area certainly wouldn't hurt, and would probably help... ;)people can get into the store.And they probably end up making a bit more money for the cause... :)
It helps if people can get into the place. The store is also in a densely populated high traffic area. The hospital isn't.
They probably get more donations that way too. There's a surplus
store on the campus, but it's only open one morning a week. They have about six parking spaces total, probably all they need.
That, too... ;) Is that the only thing he cooks....? Or just one ofAnd more likely to be tailored to the family's taste buds..... ;)A labor of love, sounds like... ;)
True. Three meats, spices, and my BIL cooking all day.
Or labor of lunch. And dinner.
his specialties... ;)
He does more cooking than my sister does; she's the primary baker.
haveThey probably get more donations that way too. There's a surplus
store on the campus, but it's only open one morning a week. They
about six parking spaces total, probably all they need.
Unless they got a run on things some morning... ;) The other store
probably does get more donations, being visible... ;)
ofThat, too... ;) Is that the only thing he cooks....? Or just one
his specialties... ;)
He does more cooking than my sister does; she's the primary baker.
A division of labor they are happy with, it appears... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-18-18 17:38 <=-
They probably get more donations that way too. There's a surplusUnless they got a run on things some morning... ;) The other store
store on the campus, but it's only open one morning a week. They
have about six parking spaces total, probably all they need.
probably does get more donations, being visible... ;)
I don't think many people even realize it's there.
That, too... ;) Is that the only thing he cooks....? Or just oneA division of labor they are happy with, it appears... :)
of his specialties... ;)
He does more cooking than my sister does; she's the primary baker.
It's been that way for 20 years now, so I'd guess so.
Yep. The other one is in the phone book. You have to know the surplus place is there. It doesn't even seem to show up in a Google search.have about six parking spaces total, probably all they need.Unless they got a run on things some morning... ;) The other store probably does get more donations, being visible... ;)
I don't think many people even realize it's there.
Which, the surplus store on campus...?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-24-18 23:37 <=-
Which, the surplus store on campus...?have about six parking spaces total, probably all they need.Unless they got a run on things some morning... ;) The other store probably does get more donations, being visible... ;)
I don't think many people even realize it's there.
Yep. The other one is in the phone book. You have to know the
surplus place is there. It doesn't even seem to show up in a Google search.
Yep. The other one is in the phone book. You have to know the
surplus place is there. It doesn't even seem to show up in a Google search.
Probably only listed in the campus directory... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-26-18 23:52 <=-
Yep. The other one is in the phone book. You have to know theProbably only listed in the campus directory... ;)
surplus place is there. It doesn't even seem to show up in a Google search.
Likely. It's not even on the website that I can see. The hospital
gift shop sends stuff they can't sell to the thrift. Odds are it's
just full of no longer used paper and maybe disposable gloves etc.
Yep. The other one is in the phone book. You have to know the surplus place is there. It doesn't even seem to show up in a
search.Probably only listed in the campus directory... ;)
Likely. It's not even on the website that I can see. The hospital gift shop sends stuff they can't sell to the thrift. Odds are it's just full of no longer used paper and maybe disposable gloves etc.
I thought you'd been there, as you do know about it... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 06-29-18 23:42 <=-
I thought you'd been there, as you do know about it... ;)Yep. The other one is in the phone book. You have to know the surplus place is there. It doesn't even seem to show up in a Google search.Probably only listed in the campus directory... ;)
Likely. It's not even on the website that I can see. The hospital gift shop sends stuff they can't sell to the thrift. Odds are it's just full of no longer used paper and maybe disposable gloves etc.
I drive past it every time I go out there for an appointment. It's
next to the exit road from the parking garage.
hospitalsurplus place is there. It doesn't even seem to show up in a Google search.Probably only listed in the campus directory... ;)
Likely. It's not even on the website that I can see. The
it'sgift shop sends stuff they can't sell to the thrift. Odds are
just full of no longer used paper and maybe disposable gloves etc.I thought you'd been there, as you do know about it... ;)
I drive past it every time I go out there for an appointment. It's next to the exit road from the parking garage.
So you were able to note the parking spaces, and where it is... but
haven't yet gone in...? ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-03-18 00:10 <=-
So you were able to note the parking spaces, and where it is... butI thought you'd been there, as you do know about it... ;)surplus place is there. It doesn't even seem to show upProbably only listed in the campus directory... ;)
in a Google search.
Likely. It's not even on the website that I can see. The
hospital gift shop sends stuff they can't sell to the thrift.
Odds are it's just full of no longer used paper and
maybe disposable gloves etc.
I drive past it every time I go out there for an appointment. It's next to the exit road from the parking garage.
haven't yet gone in...? ;)
Like Moses from Mount Sinai.(LOL) You can see the territory, but you
can't enter.
It'sI thought you'd been there, as you do know about it... ;)
I drive past it every time I go out there for an appointment.
next to the exit road from the parking garage.So you were able to note the parking spaces, and where it is... but haven't yet gone in...? ;)
Like Moses from Mount Sinai.(LOL) You can see the territory, but you can't enter.
Is it open to the public, even....?
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-05-18 23:06 <=-
Is it open to the public, even....?I thought you'd been there, as you do know about it... ;)So you were able to note the parking spaces, and where it is... but haven't yet gone in...? ;)
I drive past it every time I go out there for an appointment.
It's next to the exit road from the parking garage.
Like Moses from Mount Sinai.(LOL) You can see the territory, but you can't enter.
I don't know. Possibly not. The ones at other companies are open,
but those are at for-profits.
can't enter.Is it open to the public, even....?
I don't know. Possibly not. The ones at other companies are open,
but those are at for-profits.
Worth a try, I suppose... the worst that could happen is you get told
you don't belong there... ;) And if there's nothing interesting there,
it won't matter... (G)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-12-18 00:02 <=-
Worth a try, I suppose... the worst that could happen is you get toldcan't enter.Is it open to the public, even....?
I don't know. Possibly not. The ones at other companies are open,
but those are at for-profits.
you don't belong there... ;) And if there's nothing interesting there,
it won't matter... (G)
I'd have to be there during hours it's open, and I never am.
open,can't enter.Is it open to the public, even....?
I don't know. Possibly not. The ones at other companies are
but those are at for-profits.Worth a try, I suppose... the worst that could happen is you get told
you don't belong there... ;) And if there's nothing interesting there, it won't matter... (G)
I'd have to be there during hours it's open, and I never am.
Ah.... well, that does put a slightly different slant on it... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-16-18 23:26 <=-
Ah.... well, that does put a slightly different slant on it... ;)Worth a try, I suppose... the worst that could happen is you get toldcan't enter.Is it open to the public, even....?
I don't know. Possibly not. The ones at other companies are
open, but those are at for-profits.
you don't belong there... ;) And if there's nothing interesting there, it won't matter... (G)
I'd have to be there during hours it's open, and I never am.
At least it's saving me some money.
toldIs it open to the public, even....?Worth a try, I suppose... the worst that could happen is you get
I don't know. Possibly not. The ones at other companies are open, but those are at for-profits.
you don't belong there... ;) And if there's nothing interesting there, it won't matter... (G)Ah.... well, that does put a slightly different slant on it... ;)
I'd have to be there during hours it's open, and I never am.
At least it's saving me some money.
What you can't access, you can't spend money on.... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-22-18 00:14 <=-
What you can't access, you can't spend money on.... ;)Ah.... well, that does put a slightly different slant on it... ;)Is it open to the public, even....?Worth a try, I suppose... the worst that could happen is you get
I don't know. Possibly not. The ones at other companies
are open, but those are at for-profits.
told you don't belong there... ;) And if there's nothing
interesting there, it won't matter... (G)
I'd have to be there during hours it's open, and I never am.
At least it's saving me some money.
Saved me a pile of money on Friday too - went to a funeral instead of
an estate sale.
ofWhat you can't access, you can't spend money on.... ;)told you don't belong there... ;) And if there's nothing interesting there, it won't matter... (G)Ah.... well, that does put a slightly different slant on it... ;)
I'd have to be there during hours it's open, and I never am.
At least it's saving me some money.
Saved me a pile of money on Friday too - went to a funeral instead
an estate sale.
Priorities... :) Was it for someone close...?
Of course, what you don't purchase, you can't re-sell and make money off of.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-05-18 22:58 <=-
Priorities... :) Was it for someone close...?What you can't access, you can't spend money on.... ;)told you don't belong there... ;) And if there's nothing interesting there, it won't matter... (G)Ah.... well, that does put a slightly different slant on it... ;)
I'd have to be there during hours it's open, and I never am.
At least it's saving me some money.
Saved me a pile of money on Friday too - went to a funeral instead
of an estate sale.
Someone I've gone to church with for 30 years. He wasn't a close
friend, but I figured someone local had to show up. It was a Friday afternoon so most people were working.
Of course, what you don't purchase, you can't re-sell and make money off of.... :)
Or get stuck with and redonate elsewhere.
FridaySomeone I've gone to church with for 30 years. He wasn't a close friend, but I figured someone local had to show up. It was a
afternoon so most people were working.
And you were more available... and if not a close friend, at least a
long time acquaintance worth paying last respects to...
Or get stuck with and redonate elsewhere.
There is that, too... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-10-18 23:00 <=-
Someone I've gone to church with for 30 years. He wasn't a close friend, but I figured someone local had to show up. It was aAnd you were more available... and if not a close friend, at least a
Friday afternoon so most people were working.
long time acquaintance worth paying last respects to...
I'd said at least Hello to the guy a few times a month for years.
The guy had dozens of cousins, but only two immediate family members
left - a sister and a nephew.
Or get stuck with and redonate elsewhere.There is that, too... ;)
Some of the local charities like seeing me coming. I bring stuff.
years.I'd said at least Hello to the guy a few times a month for
membersThe guy had dozens of cousins, but only two immediate family
It wasn't the worst idea I ever had.left - a sister and a nephew.
Sounds like it was a good thing that you were able to go... :)
stuff.Or get stuck with and redonate elsewhere.There is that, too... ;)
Some of the local charities like seeing me coming. I bring
And decent stuff, at that... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-17-18 16:02 <=-
I'd said at least Hello to the guy a few times a month forSounds like it was a good thing that you were able to go... :)
years. The guy had dozens of cousins, but only two
immediate family members left - a sister and a nephew.
It wasn't the worst idea I ever had.
And decent stuff, at that... :)Or get stuck with and redonate elsewhere.There is that, too... ;)
Some of the local charities like seeing me coming. I bring
stuff.
It's fun seeing it on the shelves the next week, as it often is.
trip toIt wasn't the worst idea I ever had.
I missed a family funeral Saturday, but it would have required a
Hazelton PA, and I needed to be home to prepare both services forSunday
worship... and then play them on Sunday... It was my brother'sup
mother-in-law, and I'd've liked to be there... at least my sisters
here, and another sister with her husband, were able to make it,and I
got a report from the one sister on Sunday....
is.It's fun seeing it on the shelves the next week, as it often
And then knowing that it flies off the shelf to someone else's home
quickly enough... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-25-18 17:40 <=-
It wasn't the worst idea I ever had.I missed a family funeral Saturday, but it would have required a
trip to Hazelton PA, and I needed to be home to prepare both
services for Sunday worship... and then play them on Sunday... It
was my brother's mother-in-law, and I'd've liked to be there... at
least my sisters up here, and another sister with her husband, were
able to make it, and I got a report from the one sister on Sunday..
I went to another funeral on Friday. Someone from church again,
but a fellow quilter this time. Not a huge crowd.
It was the first time I've seen a coffin in the church. Usually
they do memorial services.
It's fun seeing it on the shelves the next week, as it oftenAnd then knowing that it flies off the shelf to someone else's home
is.
quickly enough... ;)
Sometimes things sit for a while. Some ...zip.
atwas my brother's mother-in-law, and I'd've liked to be there...
wereleast my sisters up here, and another sister with her husband,
Sunday..able to make it, and I got a report from the one sister on
again,I went to another funeral on Friday. Someone from church
but a fellow quilter this time. Not a huge crowd.
Sounds like it was good that you were able to go... was it a fairly
close friend this time...?
UsuallyIt was the first time I've seen a coffin in the church.
home,they do memorial services.
I think most services in our church tend to be memorial services as
well... the funeral services with coffin are either at the funeral
or, as in the case of my parents, at graveside services... I'mthinking
that there may have been a service or two at the church with acoffin,
though... :)
Sometimes things sit for a while. Some ...zip.
Depends on who comes into the shop when... ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-31-18 23:49 <=-
was my brother's mother-in-law, and I'd've liked to be there...Sounds like it was good that you were able to go... was it a fairly
at least my sisters up here, and another sister with her
husband, were able to make it, and I got a report from the one
sister on Sunday..
I went to another funeral on Friday. Someone from church
again, but a fellow quilter this time. Not a huge crowd.
close friend this time...?
Not very, but she went on Missions trips to the Dominican so I knew
her from two different interests.
It was the first time I've seen a coffin in the church.I think most services in our church tend to be memorial services as
Usually they do memorial services.
well... the funeral services with coffin are either at the funeral
home, or, as in the case of my parents, at graveside services...
I'm thinking that there may have been a service or two at the church
with a coffin, though... :)
It happens occasionally, I suppose.
Sometimes things sit for a while. Some ...zip.Depends on who comes into the shop when... ;)
Yep. Another store down the street is closing down tomorrow. I went
in twice already and I'm not going back. No point. All that was
left were clothes and none were for me. A few friends made out like bandits though, whether they knew it or not!
knewNot very, but she went on Missions trips to the Dominican so I
her from two different interests.
Close enough, then...
likeleft were clothes and none were for me. A few friends made out
bandits though, whether they knew it or not!
Really good stuff at clearance-for-good prices, eh.... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 09-07-18 17:45 <=-
Not very, but she went on Missions trips to the Dominican so IClose enough, then...
knew her from two different interests.
My quilt group has her old sewing machine.
left were clothes and none were for me. A few friends made outReally good stuff at clearance-for-good prices, eh.... :)
like bandits though, whether they knew it or not!
Even I buy clothes when they get down to a buck each.
so INot very, but she went on Missions trips to the Dominican
knew her from two different interests.Close enough, then...
My quilt group has her old sewing machine.
Had she donated it beforehand, or did she will it to the group...?
like bandits though, whether they knew it or not!Really good stuff at clearance-for-good prices, eh.... :)
Even I buy clothes when they get down to a buck each.
As long as they fit you...? :)
Quoting RUTH HANSCHKA to NANCY BACKUS on 14-Sep-2018 00:08 <=-
Had she donated it beforehand, or did she will it to the group...?Not very, but she went on Missions trips to the DominicanClose enough, then...
so I knew her from two different interests.
My quilt group has her old sewing machine.
Beforehand. Even if not, I doubt the kids and grandkids would want
it back.
As long as they fit you...? :)like bandits though, whether they knew it or not!Really good stuff at clearance-for-good prices, eh.... :)
Even I buy clothes when they get down to a buck each.
Or someone else I know at least.
group...?My quilt group has her old sewing machine.Had she donated it beforehand, or did she will it to the
wantBeforehand. Even if not, I doubt the kids and grandkids would
somethingit back.
No interest in sewing there...? It's nice the quilt group has
useful to remember her by... :)
Or someone else I know at least.
It becomes a no-brainer... ;)
.
group...?My quilt group has her old sewing machine.Had she donated it beforehand, or did she will it to the
wantBeforehand. Even if not, I doubt the kids and grandkids would
it back.
No interest in sewing there...? It's nice the quilt group hassomething
useful to remember her by... :)
None that I ever heard of, and in any case they have her new one.
one.None that I ever heard of, and in any case they have her new
I had "custody" of my aunt's 22 year old (built like a tank)Bernina for
the last few years. After she went into the nursing home and herfor a
apartment was cleaned out, my brother put everything into storage
few years. My aunt kept (falsly) hoping she would be able to usethe
machine in the nursing home so my brother kept it as heredistributed
everything else. Finally, a couple of years ago, he wanted to makesome
room in his house so I took it home, had it serviced and beganusing it
off and on. When she passed away a couple of weeks ago, itofficially
became mine. While playing around with it one day (had finished onecouple of
project, wanted to do something for a teaching demo) I made a
flip and sew pot holders. Need to finish them off but they'rebetter
than using dish towels. (G)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 09-21-18 17:21 <=-
No interest in sewing there...? It's nice the quilt group hasMy quilt group has her old sewing machine.Had she donated it beforehand, or did she will it to the
group...?
Beforehand. Even if not, I doubt the kids and grandkids would
want it back.
something useful to remember her by... :)
None that I ever heard of, and in any case they have her new one.
Or someone else I know at least.It becomes a no-brainer... ;)
The vintage dress went to a happy home. Some of the rest is
waiting for distribution.
one.None that I ever heard of, and in any case they have her new
I had "custody" of my aunt's 22 year old (built like a tank)Bernina for
the last few years. After she went into the nursing home and herofficially
off and on. When she passed away a couple of weeks ago, it
became mine. While playing around with it one day (had finished one project, wanted to do something for a teaching demo) I made acouple of
flip and sew pot holders. Need to finish them off but they'rebetter
than using dish towels. (G)
Amen to that. Good sewing machines have a way of finding new homes, rather like cats.
one.want it back.No interest in sewing there...? It's nice the quilt group has
something useful to remember her by... :)
None that I ever heard of, and in any case they have her new
Which they can use, store, sell, or give away.... ;)...and it's not my problem, thankfully. They also found a home for
The vintage dress went to a happy home. Some of the rest is
waiting for distribution.
Do you try selling them, too....?
they'recouple of
flip and sew pot holders. Need to finish them off but
homes,better
than using dish towels. (G)
Amen to that. Good sewing machines have a way of finding new
acquired arather like cats.
Haven't had any cats adopt me in the last few years but have
number of machines. One of these days I'm going to make a set ofthe
fabric microwave bowls--you can put a bowl of soup or whatever intohot
that, heat it and pull it out without burning your fingers on the
bowl. I've also told people that you can set a bowl of ice creaminto
the fabric bowl so your fingers don't get cold while holding thebowl.
number of machines. One of these days I'm going to make a set ofthe
fabric microwave bowls--you can put a bowl of soup or whatever into that, heat it and pull it out without burning your fingers on thehot
bowl. I've also told people that you can set a bowl of ice creaminto
the fabric bowl so your fingers don't get cold while holding thebowl.
Someone gave me one last Christmas. It's holding something else for
the time being; it's too nice for pasta sauce stains and the like!
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 09-29-18 16:55 <=-
Which they can use, store, sell, or give away.... ;)want it back.No interest in sewing there...? It's nice the quilt group has
something useful to remember her by... :)
None that I ever heard of, and in any case they have her new
one.
...and it's not my problem, thankfully. They also found a home for
her dog.
The vintage dress went to a happy home. Some of the rest isDo you try selling them, too....?
waiting for distribution.
Sometimes. Some went to a consignment store, where they gleefully
took it off my hands.
creambowl. I've also told people that you can set a bowl of ice
theinto
the fabric bowl so your fingers don't get cold while holding
else forbowl.
Someone gave me one last Christmas. It's holding something
like!the time being; it's too nice for pasta sauce stains and the
Get some Scotchguard (whatever they're calling it now) and treatthe
bowl to several coats. That should protect it from even tomatostains.
I'm going to make a small one to use as a ring holder--toss it inmy
toiletries bag when we travel as there's generally nothing likethat
available. Being fabric (soft and squishy), it won't take up thatmuch
room either.
home forone.Which they can use, store, sell, or give away.... ;)
...and it's not my problem, thankfully. They also found a
her dog.
Hopefully a good home for the dog... :)
gleefullySometimes. Some went to a consignment store, where they
took it off my hands.
Good stuff, eh....? ;)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-05-18 18:45 <=-
Hopefully a good home for the dog... :)one.Which they can use, store, sell, or give away.... ;)
...and it's not my problem, thankfully. They also found a
home for her dog.
Seemed like.
Sometimes. Some went to a consignment store, where theyGood stuff, eh....? ;)
gleefully took it off my hands.
To them. They glommed some designer sunglasses too, as fast as they could haul them out of the tote bag.
creambowl. I've also told people that you can set a bowl of ice
theinto
the fabric bowl so your fingers don't get cold while holding
bowl.
else forSomeone gave me one last Christmas. It's holding something
like!the time being; it's too nice for pasta sauce stains and the
Get some Scotchguard (whatever they're calling it now) and treatthe
bowl to several coats. That should protect it from even tomatostains.
I'm going to make a small one to use as a ring holder--toss it inmy
toiletries bag when we travel as there's generally nothing likethat
available. Being fabric (soft and squishy), it won't take up thatmuch
room either.
There may be some Scotchguard in the cupboard, come to think. We
used it to cat barf-proof rugs.
thatavailable. Being fabric (soft and squishy), it won't take up
Wemuch
room either.
There may be some Scotchguard in the cupboard, come to think.
youused it to cat barf-proof rugs.
Good use for it, even better to put some on the microwave bowl so
don't burn your fingers pulling a hot bowl of soup out of themicrowave.
(G)
Hopefully a good home for the dog... :)
Seemed like.
Good. :)
as theySometimes. Some went to a consignment store, where theyGood stuff, eh....? ;)
gleefully took it off my hands.
To them. They glommed some designer sunglasses too, as fast
could haul them out of the tote bag.
You do make some nice finds... ;)
WeThere may be some Scotchguard in the cupboard, come to think.
used it to cat barf-proof rugs.
Good use for it, even better to put some on the microwave bowl soyou
don't burn your fingers pulling a hot bowl of soup out of themicrowave.
(G)
Not a problem I generally run into; 90% of the time I heat soup on
the stove. Just old-fashioned that way. Generally I only eat soup
if Mom heated some up and there's some in the pot left over. Unless
it's one of my homemade ones she can't stand....
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-11-18 00:18 <=-
Hopefully a good home for the dog... :)Good. :)
Seemed like.
And it sure beats me ending up with the poor little guy.
You do make some nice finds... ;)Sometimes. Some went to a consignment store, where theyGood stuff, eh....? ;)
gleefully took it off my hands.
To them. They glommed some designer sunglasses too, as fast
as they could haul them out of the tote bag.
I'm a scavenger like that.(LOL) Last weekend's score was a wash
basket full of quilt fabric. Most of it went to my quilt group at church. They even grabbed the wash basket. I kept some and the rest vanished except for a few strips of brown someone cut for bias tape.
The "keep" pile had some pieces of what I'm almost certain are 1930s
feed sack. That's getting harder and harder to find. If not, it's at least pretty darned old.
onNot a problem I generally run into; 90% of the time I heat soup
soupthe stove. Just old-fashioned that way. Generally I only eat
Unlessif Mom heated some up and there's some in the pot left over.
cream....it's one of my homemade ones she can't stand....
OK, but think of other ways the bowl can be used then. As I mentioned,
if you don't want to freeze the hand holding your bowl of ice
(that is, if you eat it while sitting on the sofa or recliner,watching
tv--G--).
fastTo them. They glommed some designer sunglasses too, as
washas they could haul them out of the tote bag.You do make some nice finds... ;)
I'm a scavenger like that.(LOL) Last weekend's score was a
group atbasket full of quilt fabric. Most of it went to my quilt
the restchurch. They even grabbed the wash basket. I kept some and
tape.vanished except for a few strips of brown someone cut for bias
Nice haul... :)
1930sThe "keep" pile had some pieces of what I'm almost certain are
it's atfeed sack. That's getting harder and harder to find. If not,
shred... :)least pretty darned old.
As long as it's still in good condition, and not starting to
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-18-18 23:12 <=-
Nice haul... :)To them. They glommed some designer sunglasses too, asYou do make some nice finds... ;)
fast as they could haul them out of the tote bag.
I'm a scavenger like that.(LOL) Last weekend's score was a
wash basket full of quilt fabric. Most of it went to my
quilt group at church. They even grabbed the wash basket.
I kept some and the rest vanished except for a few strips of
brown someone cut for bias tape.
Pretty sweet deal. I paid $15 for the pile, and since good fabric can
be $10/yard without any problem....
The "keep" pile had some pieces of what I'm almost certainAs long as it's still in good condition, and not starting to
are 1930s feed sack. That's getting harder and harder to
find. If not, it's at least pretty darned old.
shred... :)
The cottons hold up pretty well. Silk shreds worse than celery.
OK, but think of other ways the bowl can be used then. As Imentioned, > if you don't want to freeze the hand holding your bowl of
ice
cream....
(that is, if you eat it while sitting on the sofa or recliner,watching
tv--G--).
If I'm sitting on the sofa, there are guests over. If I'm in the
kitchen working, there's no need. Also no bowl.(LOL)
canbrown someone cut for bias tape.Nice haul... :)
Pretty sweet deal. I paid $15 for the pile, and since good fabric
be $10/yard without any problem....
Very sweet deal indeed... :)
The cottons hold up pretty well. Silk shreds worse than celery.
And this is probably cotton...?
scoopableIf I'm sitting on the sofa, there are guests over. If I'm in the kitchen working, there's no need. Also no bowl.(LOL)
OK, I'm usually in my recliner, with a bowl and spoon if it's
ice cream. If it's on a stick no need for the bowl, just a napkin to
catch drips. (G)
the > RH> kitchen working, there's no need. Also no bowl.(LOL)If I'm sitting on the sofa, there are guests over. If I'm in
OK, I'm usually in my recliner, with a bowl and spoon if it'sscoopable
ice cream. If it's on a stick no need for the bowl, just a napkin to catch drips. (G)
I use a bowl in front of the computer. Sometimes in the kitchen, but often who bothers. I leave the paper around the stick ones and
usually get dripped on anyway.(G)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-24-18 23:04 <=-
Very sweet deal indeed... :)brown someone cut for bias tape.Nice haul... :)
Pretty sweet deal. I paid $15 for the pile, and since good
fabric can be $10/yard without any problem....
I wasn't complaining.
The cottons hold up pretty well. Silk shreds worse than celery.And this is probably cotton...?
Sure seems like it. Some linens have a similar weave, but in any case silk it's not.
butI use a bowl in front of the computer. Sometimes in the kitchen,
lapoften who bothers. I leave the paper around the stick ones and
usually get dripped on anyway.(G)
I usually don't eat when using the computer as I use a net book on a
desk. Easier to move it, then eat something--just to make sure it
doesn't get spilled onto the keyboard.
Pretty sweet deal. I paid $15 for the pile, and since goodVery sweet deal indeed... :)
fabric can be $10/yard without any problem....
I wasn't complaining.
No, more likely gloating... (G)
kitchen, butI use a bowl in front of the computer. Sometimes in the
often who bothers. I leave the paper around the stick ones and usually get dripped on anyway.(G)
I usually don't eat when using the computer as I use a net book on alap
desk. Easier to move it, then eat something--just to make sure it doesn't get spilled onto the keyboard.
I'd use a laptop, but at the moment my lap has a pesty cat in it.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-29-18 23:31 <=-
No, more likely gloating... (G)Pretty sweet deal. I paid $15 for the pile, and since goodVery sweet deal indeed... :)
fabric can be $10/yard without any problem....
I wasn't complaining.
Or just grinning. I about broke even on that deal, but it was worth
it.
sure itdesk. Easier to move it, then eat something--just to make
it.doesn't get spilled onto the keyboard.
I'd use a laptop, but at the moment my lap has a pesty cat in
I don't have that issue, never had a lap top or net book when wehad a
cat. Did have a kitten that liked to curl up on my text book as Iwas
reading (Western Civ.) tho. She was smart--if we went into thekitchen,
she knew which pot we made pop corn in and would come in for hershare
if she heard us get it out. She'd usually pester Steve until hegave her
a hand full. (G)
worthNo, more likely gloating... (G)Pretty sweet deal. I paid $15 for the pile, and since goodVery sweet deal indeed... :)
fabric can be $10/yard without any problem....
I wasn't complaining.
Or just grinning. I about broke even on that deal, but it was
it.
Was that because you gave most of it away to your quilt group...?
doesn't get spilled onto the keyboard.
it.I'd use a laptop, but at the moment my lap has a pesty cat in
I don't have that issue, never had a lap top or net book when wehad a
cat. Did have a kitten that liked to curl up on my text book as Iwas
reading (Western Civ.) tho. She was smart--if we went into thekitchen,
she knew which pot we made pop corn in and would come in for hershare
if she heard us get it out. She'd usually pester Steve until hegave her
a hand full. (G)
One cousin is back in college taking nursing classes. So are her
cats, or at least they're dedicated to sleeping on her books! And
her notebooks, and her laptop, and... you get the idea.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-04-18 23:14 <=-
Was that because you gave most of it away to your quilt group...?No, more likely gloating... (G)Pretty sweet deal. I paid $15 for the pile, and sinceVery sweet deal indeed... :)
good fabric can be $10/yard without any problem....
I wasn't complaining.
Or just grinning. I about broke even on that deal, but it
was worth it.
They paid me back for part of it. Most of it will be going into the
baby quilts one woman donates to a local charity, and she's into 80s prints ... which a lot of this was.
when weI don't have that issue, never had a lap top or net book
as Ihad a
cat. Did have a kitten that liked to curl up on my text book
thewas
reading (Western Civ.) tho. She was smart--if we went into
herkitchen,
she knew which pot we made pop corn in and would come in for
heshare
if she heard us get it out. She'd usually pester Steve until
hergave her
a hand full. (G)
One cousin is back in college taking nursing classes. So are
Andcats, or at least they're dedicated to sleeping on her books!
likeher notebooks, and her laptop, and... you get the idea.
I fully understand her situation. Is the cat also a popcorn eater
Inge was?
group...?No, more likely gloating... (G)Was that because you gave most of it away to your quilt
Or just grinning. I about broke even on that deal, but it
was worth it.
into theThey paid me back for part of it. Most of it will be going
into 80sbaby quilts one woman donates to a local charity, and she's
prints ... which a lot of this was.
So going to a good cause for most of it, paid for some of it... and
enriching your own fabric stash for the rest... :) Still a pretty
sweet deal... ;)
as Icat. Did have a kitten that liked to curl up on my text book
thewas
reading (Western Civ.) tho. She was smart--if we went into
herkitchen,
she knew which pot we made pop corn in and would come in for
heshare
if she heard us get it out. She'd usually pester Steve until
gave her
a hand full. (G)
herOne cousin is back in college taking nursing classes. So are
Andcats, or at least they're dedicated to sleeping on her books!
her notebooks, and her laptop, and... you get the idea.
I fully understand her situation. Is the cat also a popcorn eaterlike
Inge was?
I honestly don't know. Mine doesn't even eat fish, so I'm doubtful
about popcorn. She's also back in my lap. That means she wants to
play with the wily Red Dot, not that she's being affectionate.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-10-18 18:18 <=-
So going to a good cause for most of it, paid for some of it... and enriching your own fabric stash for the rest... :) Still a prettyOr just grinning. I about broke even on that deal, but itWas that because you gave most of it away to your quilt
was worth it.
group...?
They paid me back for part of it. Most of it will be going
into the baby quilts one woman donates to a local charity,
and she's into 80s prints ... which a lot of this was.
sweet deal... ;)
There was another rummage on Thursday. I figured at best I could
safely carry the jewelry, so of course a TON of fabric had to come
along.
Half of it or more is out in the trunk, where it's staying
until Monday and the quilters can grab it. A nice gentleman hauled
it out to my car for me, after someone else took the bag to the
cashier. Five bucks for the pile. I wasn't arguing.
eaterher notebooks, and her laptop, and... you get the idea.
I fully understand her situation. Is the cat also a popcorn
doubtfullike
Inge was?
I honestly don't know. Mine doesn't even eat fish, so I'm
wants toabout popcorn. She's also back in my lap. That means she
canplay with the wily Red Dot, not that she's being affectionate.
Madness to her method. (G) I gave our kitten some drainings from a
of tuna one time, then went to a baby sitting job--Steve gave her abath
a few hours later. Told me the worst part of that was using theblow
dryer on her. (G)
andThey paid me back for part of it. Most of it will be goingSo going to a good cause for most of it, paid for some of it...
into the baby quilts one woman donates to a local charity,
and she's into 80s prints ... which a lot of this was.
prettyenriching your own fabric stash for the rest... :) Still a
couldsweet deal... ;)
There was another rummage on Thursday. I figured at best I
comesafely carry the jewelry, so of course a TON of fabric had to
along.
Of course.... :)
isn'tcashier. Five bucks for the pile. I wasn't arguing.
Good that you had help... it would have been a travesty to leave it behind.... it was clearly calling your name... :) The part that
in the trunk made its way into your sewing room....? Even betterdeal
than the last.... :)
eaterI fully understand her situation. Is the cat also a popcorn
like
Inge was?
doubtfulI honestly don't know. Mine doesn't even eat fish, so I'm
wants toabout popcorn. She's also back in my lap. That means she
play with the wily Red Dot, not that she's being affectionate.
Madness to her method. (G) I gave our kitten some drainings from acan
of tuna one time, then went to a baby sitting job--Steve gave her abath
a few hours later. Told me the worst part of that was using theblow
dryer on her. (G)
Poor kitty; noisy, windy thing in addition to the indignity of a
BATH. Sean Dennis was looking for a new home for a rescued kitty he
literally found on the side of the road. Twenty years ago I might
have jumped in a car and gone gonzo down there and gotten her. These
days I have to stop every hour on the hour and get out ...and that's without the hole in my guts acting up. I hope the poor baby gets a
new house soon.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-15-18 23:14 <=-
Of course.... :)They paid me back for part of it. Most of it will be goingSo going to a good cause for most of it, paid for some of it...
into the baby quilts one woman donates to a local charity,
and she's into 80s prints ... which a lot of this was.
and enriching your own fabric stash for the rest... :) Still a
pretty sweet deal... ;)
There was another rummage on Thursday. I figured at best I
could safely carry the jewelry, so of course a TON of fabric
had to come along.
It hurt, but... yep.
cashier. Five bucks for the pile. I wasn't arguing.Good that you had help... it would have been a travesty to leave it behind.... it was clearly calling your name... :) The part that
isn't in the trunk made its way into your sewing room....? Even
better deal than the last.... :)
About even, I'd say. One hunk was quilt shop batik, and that alone
retail costs two or three times what I paid for the whole thing.
gave her aof tuna one time, then went to a baby sitting job--Steve
thebath
a few hours later. Told me the worst part of that was using
ablow
dryer on her. (G)
Poor kitty; noisy, windy thing in addition to the indignity of
kitty heBATH. Sean Dennis was looking for a new home for a rescued
But, she was clean.
gets awithout the hole in my guts acting up. I hope the poor baby
tonew house soon.
Any idea if maybe he kept it? I might have given it a thought, but
decided against it. A cat in the camper might work, but don't want
risk it. Also don't want to leave one here when we have to drop
everything and take off on short notice.
blow
dryer on her. (G)
aPoor kitty; noisy, windy thing in addition to the indignity of
kitty heBATH. Sean Dennis was looking for a new home for a rescued
But, she was clean.
But the indignity of it all. Insulting to a cat's gravitas.
gets awithout the hole in my guts acting up. I hope the poor baby
new house soon.
Any idea if maybe he kept it? I might have given it a thought, but decided against it. A cat in the camper might work, but don't wantto
risk it. Also don't want to leave one here when we have to drop everything and take off on short notice.
Mr Marmelade is in a foster home now. (phew)
fabricpretty sweet deal... ;)
There was another rummage on Thursday. I figured at best I
could safely carry the jewelry, so of course a TON of
A "nice young man" who may have been older than I was.had to come along.Of course.... :)
It hurt, but... yep.
At least you had help schlepping it... ;)
aloneAbout even, I'd say. One hunk was quilt shop batik, and that
thing.retail costs two or three times what I paid for the whole
Did you keep the batik, or is that going to your quiltingfriends...?
But, she was clean.
But the indignity of it all. Insulting to a cat's gravitas.
She didn't care, if she got popcorn out of it.
risk it. Also don't want to leave one here when we have to drop everything and take off on short notice.
Mr Marmelade is in a foster home now. (phew)
Good, just in time to enjoy Fancy Feast, turkey and gravy. (G)
But, she was clean.
But the indignity of it all. Insulting to a cat's gravitas.
She didn't care, if she got popcorn out of it.
Mercenary of her, but then she was a cat, so....
drop > RH> > everything and take off on short notice.risk it. Also don't want to leave one here when we have to
Mr Marmelade is in a foster home now. (phew)
Good, just in time to enjoy Fancy Feast, turkey and gravy. (G)
They do make a roasted turkey flavor. Genie, picky cuss that she is, doesn't like it much.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-22-18 00:19 <=-
At least you had help schlepping it... ;)pretty sweet deal... ;)Of course.... :)
There was another rummage on Thursday. I figured at best I
could safely carry the jewelry, so of course a TON of
fabric had to come along.
It hurt, but... yep.
A "nice young man" who may have been older than I was.
About even, I'd say. One hunk was quilt shop batik, and thatDid you keep the batik, or is that going to your quilting
alone retail costs two or three times what I paid for the
whole thing.
friends...?
It went to a friend; her "thing" is batiks, and it was green. No temptation.
She didn't care, if she got popcorn out of it.
Mercenary of her, but then she was a cat, so....
Quite young at the time, probably not even 4 months old.
(G)Mr Marmelade is in a foster home now. (phew)
Good, just in time to enjoy Fancy Feast, turkey and gravy.
she is,They do make a roasted turkey flavor. Genie, picky cuss that
doesn't like it much.
You sure her name isn't Morris? (G)
It hurt, but... yep.At least you had help schlepping it... ;)
A "nice young man" who may have been older than I was.
But at least more able-bodied... :)
Did you keep the batik, or is that going to your quilting
friends...?
It went to a friend; her "thing" is batiks, and it was green. No temptation.
A perfect match for her, then... :)
She didn't care, if she got popcorn out of it.
Mercenary of her, but then she was a cat, so....
Quite young at the time, probably not even 4 months old.
She hadn't even learned to pretend yet, then.
Mr Marmelade is in a foster home now. (phew)
(G)Good, just in time to enjoy Fancy Feast, turkey and gravy.
she is,They do make a roasted turkey flavor. Genie, picky cuss that
doesn't like it much.
You sure her name isn't Morris? (G)
She's small and gray, but with cats you never know.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-28-18 00:27 <=-
But at least more able-bodied... :)It hurt, but... yep.At least you had help schlepping it... ;)
A "nice young man" who may have been older than I was.
Doesn't take much some days!
Did you keep the batik, or is that going to your quiltingA perfect match for her, then... :)
friends...?
It went to a friend; her "thing" is batiks, and it was green. No temptation.
That vanished out of the pile so fast!
scratchQuite young at the time, probably not even 4 months old.
She hadn't even learned to pretend yet, then.
No, she was a sweet little one--but gave Steve a case of cat
fever a few months later. We had to adopt her out when we became
managers for the apartment complex--couldn't be breaking rules
ourselves. At times I wonder what sort of cat she turned into.
cuss thatThey do make a roasted turkey flavor. Genie, picky
havingshe is,
doesn't like it much.
You sure her name isn't Morris? (G)
She's small and gray, but with cats you never know.
True, she could be 3rd or 4th cousin, several times removed, but
the family gene for finicky-ness. (G)
Less some days than others.But at least more able-bodied... :)
Doesn't take much some days!
I hear you there... :)
temptation.A perfect match for her, then... :)
That vanished out of the pile so fast!
She knew good when she saw it.... ;)
Quite young at the time, probably not even 4 months old.
She hadn't even learned to pretend yet, then.
No, she was a sweet little one--but gave Steve a case of catscratch
fever a few months later. We had to adopt her out when we became managers for the apartment complex--couldn't be breaking rules ourselves. At times I wonder what sort of cat she turned into.
An Imperial Furry Majesty, no doubt.
cuss thatThey do make a roasted turkey flavor. Genie, picky
she is,
doesn't like it much.
You sure her name isn't Morris? (G)
She's small and gray, but with cats you never know.
True, she could be 3rd or 4th cousin, several times removed, buthaving
the family gene for finicky-ness. (G)
It seems to run in house cats. Ferals eat whatever gets too close to
their claws.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-30-18 23:55 <=-
But at least more able-bodied... :)I hear you there... :)
Doesn't take much some days!
Less some days than others.
She knew good when she saw it.... ;)temptation.A perfect match for her, then... :)
That vanished out of the pile so fast!
I knew she would. That was the general idea.
becamefever a few months later. We had to adopt her out when we
rulesmanagers for the apartment complex--couldn't be breaking
into.ourselves. At times I wonder what sort of cat she turned
WhenAn Imperial Furry Majesty, no doubt.
I don't know; she was a sweet little kitten--but had a big mouth!
we first heard her, we thought it was a full grown cat yowling.Went out
to find a little scrap of a kitten who fit into one of Steve'shands.
close tohaving
the family gene for finicky-ness. (G)
It seems to run in house cats. Ferals eat whatever gets too
eat anytheir claws.
Depends, we've had some (when I was a kid) house cats that would
and everything. Had one, the size of Morris or Garfield; hisweakness
was mashed potatoes.
into.ourselves. At times I wonder what sort of cat she turned
An Imperial Furry Majesty, no doubt.
I don't know; she was a sweet little kitten--but had a big mouth!When
we first heard her, we thought it was a full grown cat yowling.Went out
to find a little scrap of a kitten who fit into one of Steve'shands.
She knew her own worth, sounds like!
having
the family gene for finicky-ness. (G)
close toIt seems to run in house cats. Ferals eat whatever gets too
their claws.
Depends, we've had some (when I was a kid) house cats that wouldeat any
and everything. Had one, the size of Morris or Garfield; hisweakness
was mashed potatoes.
Obligate carnivore genes bedarned? Maybe he liked the milk/butter in
the potatoes. My mom had one as a kid who liked green beans. She
was a city cat who probably didn't get much green stuff.
mouth!I don't know; she was a sweet little kitten--but had a big
yowling.When
we first heard her, we thought it was a full grown cat
Steve'sWent out
to find a little scrap of a kitten who fit into one of
everhands.
She knew her own worth, sounds like!
She was adopted, if that was her desire. First, and last, calico I
had.
milk/butter inand everything. Had one, the size of Morris or Garfield; hisweakness
was mashed potatoes.
Obligate carnivore genes bedarned? Maybe he liked the
Shethe potatoes. My mom had one as a kid who liked green beans.
thewas a city cat who probably didn't get much green stuff.
For years my folks fed the cats the same dry kibble the dogs ate so
anything added to it was probably a mice treat. Dogs regularly got
table scrapings (not much scraps with 5 kids), cats may have gottena
bit of gravy, chicken fat, tuna oil or whatever poured on theirfood.
IIRC, I was probably in late high school or possibly college(thinking
it was more the latter) when my parents started buying actual catfood.
As for green stuff, there was lots of it outside, free for thenibbling,
when snow wasn't covering it.
Steve'sto find a little scrap of a kitten who fit into one of
hands.
She knew her own worth, sounds like!
She was adopted, if that was her desire. First, and last, calico Iever
had.
I had one as a kid, but not afterward.
and everything. Had one, the size of Morris or Garfield; hisweakness
was mashed potatoes.
milk/butter inObligate carnivore genes bedarned? Maybe he liked the
Shethe potatoes. My mom had one as a kid who liked green beans.
was a city cat who probably didn't get much green stuff.
For years my folks fed the cats the same dry kibble the dogs ate so anything added to it was probably a mice treat. Dogs regularly gotthe
table scrapings (not much scraps with 5 kids), cats may have gottena
bit of gravy, chicken fat, tuna oil or whatever poured on theirfood.
IIRC, I was probably in late high school or possibly college(thinking
it was more the latter) when my parents started buying actual catfood.
As for green stuff, there was lots of it outside, free for thenibbling,
when snow wasn't covering it.
City cats don't generally have access to grass. Dumpster diving cats might get some, but not the civilized types. I'm guessing those
kitties supplemented the kibble with whatever they could catch.
calico IShe knew her own worth, sounds like!
She was adopted, if that was her desire. First, and last,
ever
had.
I had one as a kid, but not afterward.
Don't know if it's just typical cat or what, but she was a bit of a
crazy cat.
diving catsCity cats don't generally have access to grass. Dumpster
thosemight get some, but not the civilized types. I'm guessing
catch.kitties supplemented the kibble with whatever they could
OTOH, we lived out of town so there was a lot of grass around forcats
and dogs. Also some wild catnip--I dried some one year and stuffedit
into little fabric balls. Cats enjoyed that, especially in winterwhen
the fresh stuff was under a blanket of snow.
Don't know if it's just typical cat or what, but she was a bit of a crazy cat.
That sounds typical. Genie gets called Wackadoodle on a regular
basis.
catch.kitties supplemented the kibble with whatever they could
OTOH, we lived out of town so there was a lot of grass around forcats
and dogs. Also some wild catnip--I dried some one year and stuffedit
into little fabric balls. Cats enjoyed that, especially in winterwhen
the fresh stuff was under a blanket of snow.
Some cats love it and some ignore it. I used to grow grass for Genie,
who doesn't go out, but she chewed every day and barfed almost every
day too.
bit of aDon't know if it's just typical cat or what, but she was a
regularcrazy cat.
That sounds typical. Genie gets called Wackadoodle on a
basis.
Intersting, Sam was the same way, but he was a cocker spaniel. (G)
Genie,the fresh stuff was under a blanket of snow.
Some cats love it and some ignore it. I used to grow grass for
everywho doesn't go out, but she chewed every day and barfed almost
Sorryday too.
No way you could have put it out of her reach every other day?
kitty, no salad today. Maybe tomorrow. (G)
regularThat sounds typical. Genie gets called Wackadoodle on a
basis.
Intersting, Sam was the same way, but he was a cocker spaniel. (G)
That explains your cat; she learned it from the dog.
Genie,Some cats love it and some ignore it. I used to grow grass for
everywho doesn't go out, but she chewed every day and barfed almost
day too.
No way you could have put it out of her reach every other day?Sorry
kitty, no salad today. Maybe tomorrow. (G)
Should have, but I used a big pot and I'm not that bright.
Hi Ruth,a
That sounds typical. Genie gets called Wackadoodle on
spaniel. (G)regular
basis.
Intersting, Sam was the same way, but he was a cocker
out theThat explains your cat; she learned it from the dog.
It would be quite the trick--got the kitten in 1975, adopted her
next year. Got Sam in 1994, in AZ. Made 11 or 12 moves in the years
between.
ofShould have, but I used a big pot and I'm not that bright.
Try it again, see if there are different results. Put the grass out
kitty reach on off days.
regularThat sounds typical. Genie gets called Wackadoodle on
basis.
spaniel. (G)Intersting, Sam was the same way, but he was a cocker
That explains your cat; she learned it from the dog.
It would be quite the trick--got the kitten in 1975, adopted herout the
next year. Got Sam in 1994, in AZ. Made 11 or 12 moves in the years between.
Scratch that idea. It must have been another cat.
Should have, but I used a big pot and I'm not that bright.
Try it again, see if there are different results. Put the grass outof
kitty reach on off days.
Then she'll only barf half as much. She gets brushed twice a day and shouldn't need to throw up much.
herIt would be quite the trick--got the kitten in 1975, adopted
the yearsout the
next year. Got Sam in 1994, in AZ. Made 11 or 12 moves in
between.
Scratch that idea. It must have been another cat.
Possibly, but from what we know of his prior history, doubtful.
day andThen she'll only barf half as much. She gets brushed twice a
shouldn't need to throw up much.
So, no salad for kitty.
Scratch that idea. It must have been another cat.
Possibly, but from what we know of his prior history, doubtful.
Possibly Genie learned it from a dog.
day andThen she'll only barf half as much. She gets brushed twice a
shouldn't need to throw up much.
So, no salad for kitty.
Definitely not. New fancy cat teaser for Christmas though. In my stocking, of course.
doubtful.Scratch that idea. It must have been another cat.
Possibly, but from what we know of his prior history,
Possibly Genie learned it from a dog.
Maybe so, didn't you say she was a street cat for a while?
In myDefinitely not. New fancy cat teaser for Christmas though.
choice.stocking, of course.
If kitty didn't have a stocking, then yours would be a logical
Possibly Genie learned it from a dog.
Maybe so, didn't you say she was a street cat for a while?
I'm not sure for how long. Not very, but who knows. Her Majesty was found in a cat colony, but colony cat she ain't.
In myDefinitely not. New fancy cat teaser for Christmas though.
stocking, of course.
If kitty didn't have a stocking, then yours would be a logicalchoice.
My sister's dog has one; Genie doesn't. Mom has a tough enough time stuffing mine; I generally do it myself.
Majesty wasI'm not sure for how long. Not very, but who knows. Her
found in a cat colony, but colony cat she ain't.
She is really enjoying being top cat in her new home then?
enough timeMy sister's dog has one; Genie doesn't. Mom has a tough
ourstuffing mine; I generally do it myself.
A chocolate bar, an orange, a box of raisins and a small gift were
usual stocking fillers when I was a kid.
found in a cat colony, but colony cat she ain't.
She is really enjoying being top cat in her new home then?
Queen of the castle is more like it. She doesn't like any street cat
I ever met.
enough timeMy sister's dog has one; Genie doesn't. Mom has a tough
stuffing mine; I generally do it myself.
A chocolate bar, an orange, a box of raisins and a small gift wereour
usual stocking fillers when I was a kid.
I could go with that, provided it was a box of chocolate-covered raisins.(LOL)
street catShe is really enjoying being top cat in her new home then?
Queen of the castle is more like it. She doesn't like any
I ever met.
She probably figured that once she got adopted, she would take full
advantage of it. (G)
gift wereA chocolate bar, an orange, a box of raisins and a small
coveredour
usual stocking fillers when I was a kid.
I could go with that, provided it was a box of chocolate-
pack ofraisins.(LOL)
No, they were just the plain old raisins. Mom usually bought a 6
boxes (back when they were a decent size) and only used one box forher
fruit cake. The other 5 boxes were used as the stocking stuffers. Ikept
up the tradition with our girls; I think Rachel does it with herkids
but don't know if Deborah does it or not.
street catQueen of the castle is more like it. She doesn't like any
I ever met.
She probably figured that once she got adopted, she would take full advantage of it. (G)
She'd already been trained for it apparently.
gift wereA chocolate bar, an orange, a box of raisins and a small
our
usual stocking fillers when I was a kid.
coveredI could go with that, provided it was a box of chocolate-
raisins.(LOL)
No, they were just the plain old raisins. Mom usually bought a 6pack of
boxes (back when they were a decent size) and only used one box forher
fruit cake. The other 5 boxes were used as the stocking stuffers. Ikept
up the tradition with our girls; I think Rachel does it with herkids
but don't know if Deborah does it or not.
We never got fruit in ours. My grandmother did though, and a
toothbrush. Farm kid. They got fruit, nuts, and toothbrushes.
take fullShe probably figured that once she got adopted, she would
happy.advantage of it. (G)
She'd already been trained for it apparently.
Just a slight detour along the way, but now she's purr-fectly
stuffers. Ifruit cake. The other 5 boxes were used as the stocking
herkept
up the tradition with our girls; I think Rachel does it with
toothbrushes.kids
but don't know if Deborah does it or not.
We never got fruit in ours. My grandmother did though, and a toothbrush. Farm kid. They got fruit, nuts, and
We never got nuts or a tooth brush. The orange was usually eatenthat
morning for breakfast (most often, green or red tinted Cream ofWheat).
Even on holidays we had the same old breakfast we had the rest ofthe
year, with the addition of a drop or 2 of food coloring in thecooking
water.
She'd already been trained for it apparently.
Just a slight detour along the way, but now she's purr-fectlyhappy.
Or at least back in her natural habitat.
toothbrushes.We never got fruit in ours. My grandmother did though, and a toothbrush. Farm kid. They got fruit, nuts, and
We never got nuts or a tooth brush. The orange was usually eatenthat
morning for breakfast (most often, green or red tinted Cream ofWheat).
Even on holidays we had the same old breakfast we had the rest ofthe
year, with the addition of a drop or 2 of food coloring in thecooking
water.
That's just wrong. Food coloring in Cream of Wheat. I found some
Pilsbury pumpkin spice sweet rolls on sale for $0.00 after coupon and
made those Christmas morning. Free is about all those things are
worth, so the price was right. They were OK fresh.
fectlyShe'd already been trained for it apparently.
Just a slight detour along the way, but now she's purr-
happy.
Or at least back in her natural habitat.
And enjoying being queen of the castle.
someThat's just wrong. Food coloring in Cream of Wheat. I found
Better in that than the other alternative, oatmeal. Sometimes shewould
buy Maltex; that was even worse than oatmeal.
They do sound good. The lady we used to get cinnamon rolls from atthe
farmer's market has retired. Bought some from another vendor thefirst
week after she left, but they were white flour, no raisins. Didn'tbuy
last week, have to figure out an alternative.
And enjoying being queen of the castle.
Queen. Goddess. She's not picky about her title.
someThat's just wrong. Food coloring in Cream of Wheat. I found
Better in that than the other alternative, oatmeal. Sometimes shewould
buy Maltex; that was even worse than oatmeal.
I've had Maltex. It wasn't horrible. Faint praise intended.
They do sound good. The lady we used to get cinnamon rolls from atthe
farmer's market has retired. Bought some from another vendor thefirst
week after she left, but they were white flour, no raisins. Didn'tbuy
last week, have to figure out an alternative.
Ick. Good idea. The'd definitely be improved with whole wheat
flour. Maybe chopped dates or crystallized ginger in place of the raisins?
onQueen. Goddess. She's not picky about her title.
No, just as long as she gets food, a clean litter box and attention
demand.
didI've had Maltex. It wasn't horrible. Faint praise intended.
Us kids thought it was horrible--rather much a gritty taste. Never
have Dad's opinion at the time but since he and Mom bought it afterthe
kids were all out of the house, I guess he liked it. Of the 3, I'llnow
occaisionally have oatmeal but can't add the raisins, brown sugarand
cinnamon in the quantities I did before I had to watch the bloodsugars.
Still, a bit of each of those beats the small amounts of brownsugar and
milk we were restricted to as additives when I was a kid.
wheatIck. Good idea. The'd definitely be improved with whole
theflour. Maybe chopped dates or crystallized ginger in place of
batch ofraisins?
Possibly so. One alternative we're considering is making a big
them, freezing most and pulling out what we want each week. Stevehas
experimented with sourdough whole wheat but not on a regular basisyet;
this may encourage him to do more testing.
Queen. Goddess. She's not picky about her title.
No, just as long as she gets food, a clean litter box and attentionon
demand.
I am your Queen. You will obey my every whim. Right now it's "My
feet are cold; let me warm them up on your lap."
I've had Maltex. It wasn't horrible. Faint praise intended.
Us kids thought it was horrible--rather much a gritty taste. Neverdid
have Dad's opinion at the time but since he and Mom bought it afterthe
kids were all out of the house, I guess he liked it. Of the 3, I'llnow
Or at least got a hankering for some every now and again. I get one
for boxed mac and cheese too, once in a blue moon, for no good
reason.
occaisionally have oatmeal but can't add the raisins, brown sugarand
cinnamon in the quantities I did before I had to watch the bloodsugars.
Still, a bit of each of those beats the small amounts of brownsugar and
milk we were restricted to as additives when I was a kid.
It probably wasn't a bad idea back then, but it sure didn't make the
oat meal taste any better.
wheatIck. Good idea. The'd definitely be improved with whole
theflour. Maybe chopped dates or crystallized ginger in place of
raisins?
Possibly so. One alternative we're considering is making a bigbatch of
them, freezing most and pulling out what we want each week. Stevehas
experimented with sourdough whole wheat but not on a regular basisyet;
this may encourage him to do more testing.
(hint) Let me know how it comes out.
"MyI am your Queen. You will obey my every whim. Right now it's
feet are cold; let me warm them up on your lap."
No surprise with as cold as its been up your way. (G)
get oneOr at least got a hankering for some every now and again. I
for boxed mac and cheese too, once in a blue moon, for no good
reason.
i've never craved that. Did you have a lot of it in college?
brownsugars.
Still, a bit of each of those beats the small amounts of
make thesugar and
milk we were restricted to as additives when I was a kid.
It probably wasn't a bad idea back then, but it sure didn't
theoat meal taste any better.
It takes a lot to make plain oatmeal taste good. We weren't allowed
amounts needed to accomplish that end.
"MyI am your Queen. You will obey my every whim. Right now it's
feet are cold; let me warm them up on your lap."
No surprise with as cold as its been up your way. (G)
Only a surprise when I'm trying to type, only to see someone small
and gray giving me that evil stare.
get oneOr at least got a hankering for some every now and again. I
for boxed mac and cheese too, once in a blue moon, for no good reason.
I've never craved that. Did you have a lot of it in college?
No, which is probably why. We didn't get boxed mixes as kids, so they
were a bit of a treat later on.
brownsugars.
Still, a bit of each of those beats the small amounts of
make thesugar and
milk we were restricted to as additives when I was a kid.It probably wasn't a bad idea back then, but it sure didn't
oat meal taste any better.
It takes a lot to make plain oatmeal taste good. We weren't allowedthe
amounts needed to accomplish that end.
Usually it takes using it as an ingredient in something else.
smallNo surprise with as cold as its been up your way. (G)
Only a surprise when I'm trying to type, only to see someone
and gray giving me that evil stare.
You sure it's not a mouse? (G)
so theyI've never craved that. Did you have a lot of it in college?
No, which is probably why. We didn't get boxed mixes as kids,
hadwere a bit of a treat later on.
We never had them as kids and I never used them. Only times I've
them, thought that it was a poor excuse for good mac & cheese. Idon't
even think they use real cheese in it, more like a velveeta-ishproduct.
allowedIt takes a lot to make plain oatmeal taste good. We weren't
tothe
amounts needed to accomplish that end.
Usually it takes using it as an ingredient in something else.
Yes, and my parents were raising 5 kids on one low end white collar
income so they didn't let us have enough of the other ingredients
make the oatmeal or CofW taste as good as it should have. My onebrother
could eat the equal of 2 people so it was mmore like Mom and Dadwere
trying to feed 6 kids.
smallOnly a surprise when I'm trying to type, only to see someone
and gray giving me that evil stare.
You sure it's not a mouse? (G)
Awfully big for a mouse. She does Pest quite well despite her small stature. Maybe because of it.
I've never craved that. Did you have a lot of it in college?
so theyNo, which is probably why. We didn't get boxed mixes as kids,
were a bit of a treat later on.
We never had them as kids and I never used them. Only times I'vehad
them, thought that it was a poor excuse for good mac & cheese. Idon't
even think they use real cheese in it, more like a velveeta-ishproduct.
Pretty much, yes. But then some folks like Cheetos, so there's no accounting.
else.allowedIt takes a lot to make plain oatmeal taste good. We weren't
the
amounts needed to accomplish that end.
Usually it takes using it as an ingredient in something
white collar income so they didn't let us have enough of theYes, and my parents were raising 5 kids on one low end
I've been watching dumpster diving videos on Youtube.Some groceries apparently don't use compacting dumpsters in other
smallYou sure it's not a mouse? (G)
Awfully big for a mouse. She does Pest quite well despite her
But,stature. Maybe because of it.
Coould be, trying to make up in pest-i-ness what she lacks in size.
you said small and gray so, it could have been a mouse. Or a rat;
they're also gray but bigger than a mouse. (G)
cheese. Ithem, thought that it was a poor excuse for good mac &
ishdon't
even think they use real cheese in it, more like a velveeta-
there's noproduct.
Pretty much, yes. But then some folks like Cheetos, so
fullyaccounting.
Seems to be something kids like but considering some of them never
make the transition to adulthood, it's understandable why some fullcheese
grown "kids" like them too. Don't know which is worse, the mac &
or Cheetos. (G) Probably the latter as the former doesn't (usually)turn
your fingers orange.
It takes a lot to make plain oatmeal taste good. We
people so it was mmore like Mom and Dad were trying to feed 6consider.
kids.
I've been watching dumpster diving videos on Youtube.Some groceries apparently don't use compacting dumpsters in other
parts of the country. Too bad your parents didn't think of that
trick, although they might not have done it even if they did.
Stores throw out all sorts of usable produce.
I can believe that, but it's not something Mom and Dad would
We ate a lot of pb & j for school lunches, low cost mealsotherwise. Dad
always planted a couple of good sized gardens; our winter veggieswere
mostly ones that Mom had canned from the garden. Later on, when Iwas in
college, they bought a freezer so she didn't can as much, but frozebag
more. They even would go to a neighboring county and buy a 50 pound
of potatoes each fall which would last most of the winter before
sprouting too much to be useable.
Coould be, trying to make up in pest-i-ness what she lacks in size.But,
you said small and gray so, it could have been a mouse. Or a rat; they're also gray but bigger than a mouse. (G)
I call her RatCat sometimes. There are some wharf rats not much
smaller than she is.
ishdon't
even think they use real cheese in it, more like a velveeta-
product.
there's noPretty much, yes. But then some folks like Cheetos, so
accounting.
Seems to be something kids like but considering some of them neverfully
make the transition to adulthood, it's understandable why some full grown "kids" like them too. Don't know which is worse, the mac &cheese
or Cheetos. (G) Probably the latter as the former doesn't (usually)turn
your fingers orange.
I ate four Cheetos on Halloween. They weren't horrible. Not worth
four more, but not horrible.
sometimes, when you're tired enough or feel lousy enough.
It takes a lot to make plain oatmeal taste good. We
Unless kid food was plain oat meal. Nothing makes that appealing. Appalling possibly.
people so it was mmore like Mom and Dad were trying to feed 6
kids.
I've been watching dumpster diving videos on Youtube.Some groceries apparently don't use compacting dumpsters in other
parts of the country. Too bad your parents didn't think of that
trick, although they might not have done it even if they did.
Stores throw out all sorts of usable produce.
I can believe that, but it's not something Mom and Dad wouldconsider.
I've seen people pull all sorts of fresh fruit and veggies out of the trash, including citrus. I'd draw the line at meat though. Milk
maybe, if it's cold out, but not raw meat.
We ate a lot of pb & j for school lunches, low cost mealsotherwise. Dad
always planted a couple of good sized gardens; our winter veggieswere
mostly ones that Mom had canned from the garden. Later on, when Iwas in
college, they bought a freezer so she didn't can as much, but froze more. They even would go to a neighboring county and buy a 50 poundbag
of potatoes each fall which would last most of the winter before sprouting too much to be useable.
Sounds like a good plan. We used to can some things too, but haven't
in years.
muchthey're also gray but bigger than a mouse. (G)
I call her RatCat sometimes. There are some wharf rats not
typicalsmaller than she is.
Does she seem to expand in size once she's on your lap? That's
of cats, even those of kitten size.
worthI ate four Cheetos on Halloween. They weren't horrible. Not
timefour more, but not horrible.
I had some a while ago, but don't think I'll have them again, any
soon. Just didn't taste worth repeating.
There's an appeal to kid food
sometimes, when you're tired enough or feel lousy enough.
Depends on the kid food, IMO.
of theI've seen people pull all sorts of fresh fruit and veggies out
Milktrash, including citrus. I'd draw the line at meat though.
maybe, if it's cold out, but not raw meat.
I'd still most likely not do it unless there were no other options.
bought a good sized amount of beets and peaches in PA, brought themhome
and canned for a couple of days. We've used up the home cannedtomatoes
so if I get a good buy on fresh ones this year, I may replenish thesure
supply. Also need to make more chili sauce and pickle relish, not
how my salsa supply is. All of those are canned, once cooked downto the
right thickness.
Does she seem to expand in size once she's on your lap? That'stypical
of cats, even those of kitten size.
She does that on the rug rather than in my lap. On the floor, she
sprawls out to be the biggest tripping hazard possible. Also to give
me the biggest area to pet/scratch as I'm standing on my head petting
the cat.
worthI ate four Cheetos on Halloween. They weren't horrible. Not
four more, but not horrible.
I had some a while ago, but don't think I'll have them again, anytime
soon. Just didn't taste worth repeating.
The running joke is that Cheetos are the food of choice of stoners.
Not one of my problems, I must say.
There's an appeal to kid food
sometimes, when you're tired enough or feel lousy enough.
Depends on the kid food, IMO.
True. I've tried string cheese dead tired; it still tasted like
"pitch before eating".
of theI've seen people pull all sorts of fresh fruit and veggies out
Milktrash, including citrus. I'd draw the line at meat though.
maybe, if it's cold out, but not raw meat.
I'd still most likely not do it unless there were no other options.
I couldn't, physically, and around here they have locking/compacting dumpsters at supermarkets anyway.
bought a good sized amount of beets and peaches in PA, brought themhome
and canned for a couple of days. We've used up the home cannedtomatoes
so if I get a good buy on fresh ones this year, I may replenish the supply. Also need to make more chili sauce and pickle relish, notsure
how my salsa supply is. All of those are canned, once cooked downto the
right thickness.
We used to can tomatoes sometimes, and did applesauce every year. I
can finally eat the latter again now that I'm not totally sick of the stuff any more.
sheShe does that on the rug rather than in my lap. On the floor,
to givesprawls out to be the biggest tripping hazard possible. Also
pettingme the biggest area to pet/scratch as I'm standing on my head
theythe cat.
Trip hazards aren't good--saw that with my parents and the last dog
had. Cats, being smaller, are probably more of a hazard--becareful.
stoners.The running joke is that Cheetos are the food of choice of
thatNot one of my problems, I must say.
Mine either. We've got a 6 year old kid in our Life Group at church
likes them. I think he's passed the liking down to his 2 year old
sister (from what I've observed).
likeTrue. I've tried string cheese dead tired; it still tasted
"pitch before eating".
I usually buy cheddar sticks, if possible, the sharp cheddar. Also,
Sam's Club has bags of havarti and gouda pieces that are good for a
quick hit of protein.
locking/compactingI couldn't, physically, and around here they have
somedumpsters at supermarkets anyway.
To discourage folks from dumpster diving. Also, a bear deterrant in
areas.
year. IWe used to can tomatoes sometimes, and did applesauce every
of thecan finally eat the latter again now that I'm not totally sick
stuff any more.
I've done that also, but not recently.
petting
the cat.
Trip hazards aren't good--saw that with my parents and the last dogthey
had. Cats, being smaller, are probably more of a hazard--becareful.
She's been stepped on once or twice and didn't like it. She does
tend to move when you get close.
stoners.The running joke is that Cheetos are the food of choice of
Not one of my problems, I must say.
Mine either. We've got a 6 year old kid in our Life Group at churchthat
likes them. I think he's passed the liking down to his 2 year old
sister (from what I've observed).
That's the group who are supposed to like them.
likeTrue. I've tried string cheese dead tired; it still tasted
"pitch before eating".
I usually buy cheddar sticks, if possible, the sharp cheddar. Also, Sam's Club has bags of havarti and gouda pieces that are good for a quick hit of protein.
My store used to stock their own brand of smoked gouda, sliced. Alas,
no more.
locking/compactingI couldn't, physically, and around here they have
dumpsters at supermarkets anyway.
To discourage folks from dumpster diving. Also, a bear deterrant insome
areas.
Bears and other critters.
year. IWe used to can tomatoes sometimes, and did applesauce every
of thecan finally eat the latter again now that I'm not totally sick
stuff any more.
I've done that also, but not recently.
We used to get bushels of "drops" in New York every year, and chop
them up and make sauce every year during the World Series.
doeshad. Cats, being smaller, are probably more of a hazard--becareful.
She's been stepped on once or twice and didn't like it. She
tend to move when you get close.
Sounds like she's learned that being squashed isn't a fun thing.
year oldlikes them. I think he's passed the liking down to his 2
assister (from what I've observed).
That's the group who are supposed to like them.
Yes, so last time we did the meal (had assorted small bags of chips
part of it), I gave the left over bags of Cheeto type chips totheir
mom.
sliced. Alas,My store used to stock their own brand of smoked gouda,
no more.
That sounds good--why did they stop carrying it?
deterrant inTo discourage folks from dumpster diving. Also, a bear
weresome
areas.
Bears and other critters.
True, racoons can make quite the mess of a dumpster's contents. We
surprised that the hardware stores in my folk's town didn't sellbear
proof garbage cans--claimed they were too expensive and wouldn'tsell.
Mom & Dad had several bears raid their cans over the years; I thinkthey
would have bought a bearproof can if they were available.
chopWe used to get bushels of "drops" in New York every year, and
them up and make sauce every year during the World Series.
Sounds like fun if you had several sets of hands working on it. I
usually did it by myself, one year with a baby and toddler to work
around.
had. Cats, being smaller, are probably more of a hazard--becareful.
doesShe's been stepped on once or twice and didn't like it. She
tend to move when you get close.
Sounds like she's learned that being squashed isn't a fun thing.
Being stepped on hurts; she's not fond. She does seem to have
developed a taste for laps lately.
year oldlikes them. I think he's passed the liking down to his 2
sister (from what I've observed).
That's the group who are supposed to like them.
Yes, so last time we did the meal (had assorted small bags of chipsas
part of it), I gave the left over bags of Cheeto type chips totheir
mom.
Best place for them.
sliced. Alas,My store used to stock their own brand of smoked gouda,
no more.
That sounds good--why did they stop carrying it?
No one else ate it apparently.
deterrant inTo discourage folks from dumpster diving. Also, a bear
some
areas.
Bears and other critters.
True, racoons can make quite the mess of a dumpster's contents. Wewere
Or of anything else they can get into.
surprised that the hardware stores in my folk's town didn't sellbear
proof garbage cans--claimed they were too expensive and wouldn'tsell.
Mom & Dad had several bears raid their cans over the years; I thinkthey
would have bought a bearproof can if they were available.
Or at least bear-resistant. We keep our cans in the garage with the
door down. Bears here generally don't go for cans down by the curb
out in the open.
chopWe used to get bushels of "drops" in New York every year, and
them up and make sauce every year during the World Series.
Sounds like fun if you had several sets of hands working on it. I usually did it by myself, one year with a baby and toddler to work around.
Not so's you'd notice. It smelled good, but applesauce and I don't
really get along any more. I ODed on it as a kid.
thing.tend to move when you get close.
Sounds like she's learned that being squashed isn't a fun
Being stepped on hurts; she's not fond. She does seem to have
developed a taste for laps lately.
As in just rubbing up against you when you're at your busiest?
That's what I figured. Don't know how often the kids get them athome
(We seldom did when I was a kid & they were always a treat.) so I
thought the kids would enjoy a treat.
sliced. Alas,My store used to stock their own brand of smoked gouda,
no more.
That sounds good--why did they stop carrying it?
No one else ate it apparently.
Didn't know the treat they were missing.
with theOr at least bear-resistant. We keep our cans in the garage
curbdoor down. Bears here generally don't go for cans down by the
dugout in the open.
My parents kept their cans on the (small) back porch. When the bear
into the can, his back end brushed up against the screen door.
don'tNot so's you'd notice. It smelled good, but applesauce and I
appreciatereally get along any more. I ODed on it as a kid.
We didn't have it often enough to OD on it. Just enough to
it, tho it would have been better with some cinnamon on it.
Being stepped on hurts; she's not fond. She does seem to have developed a taste for laps lately.
As in just rubbing up against you when you're at your busiest?
As in putting her feet on my leg and meowing at me to move one of my typing hands.
That's what I figured. Don't know how often the kids get them athome
(We seldom did when I was a kid & they were always a treat.) so I thought the kids would enjoy a treat.
We didn't get them either. Kids these days however at least used to
get them in their lunches.
sliced. Alas,My store used to stock their own brand of smoked gouda,
no more.
That sounds good--why did they stop carrying it?
No one else ate it apparently.
Didn't know the treat they were missing.
Pretty much - too many folks raised on Kraft "cheese food" slices.
with theOr at least bear-resistant. We keep our cans in the garage
curbdoor down. Bears here generally don't go for cans down by the
out in the open.
My parents kept their cans on the (small) back porch. When the beardug
into the can, his back end brushed up against the screen door.
Bold sucker. Also probably hungry.
don'tNot so's you'd notice. It smelled good, but applesauce and I
really get along any more. I ODed on it as a kid.
We didn't have it often enough to OD on it. Just enough toappreciate
it, tho it would have been better with some cinnamon on it.
We never used any. My mother still doesn't like cinnamon in her applesauce. I prefer it that way, but no one asked me.
busiest?developed a taste for laps lately.
As in just rubbing up against you when you're at your
of myAs in putting her feet on my leg and meowing at me to move one
typing hands.
She's not in your lap tho. Jenny-cat used to like to sit in my lap
I was sewing, hand or machine. Don't know how many cross stitch(and
other needlework) projects have cat hairs stitched into them. (G)Inge
liked to sit on the book I was trying to read--for class or
otherwise--just to get my attention.
used toWe didn't get them either. Kids these days however at least
parents ofget them in their lunches.
Or other junk foods. I never got our girls Lunchables but the
kids they baby sat for very often had our girls use them for meals.
Kiddy MRE's?
slices.No one else ate it apparently.
Didn't know the treat they were missing.
Pretty much - too many folks raised on Kraft "cheese food"
My parents bought a lot of them for sandwiches but for mac & cheesethey
would get the real thing. I never bought the cheezoid slices; if Ibuy
sliced cheese, it's the real thing.
weBold sucker. Also probably hungry.
They had quite a problem with bears a few years ago. One time when
were visiting, we took Mom and Dad out for supper. Came home, foundout
we'd missed (by only a few minutes) a bear rooting thru the garbage
cans. Bear had left wrappers and such strewn over the yard.
herWe never used any. My mother still doesn't like cinnamon in
applesauce. I prefer it that way, but no one asked me.
You can always add some to your share. (G)
of myAs in putting her feet on my leg and meowing at me to move one
typing hands.
She's not in your lap tho. Jenny-cat used to like to sit in my lap
Only when I move my arm out of her way.
I was sewing, hand or machine. Don't know how many cross stitch(and
other needlework) projects have cat hairs stitched into them. (G)Inge
liked to sit on the book I was trying to read--for class or otherwise--just to get my attention.
Of course! That was HER spot the book was in.
used toWe didn't get them either. Kids these days however at least
get them in their lunches.
Or other junk foods. I never got our girls Lunchables but theparents of
kids they baby sat for very often had our girls use them for meals. Kiddy MRE's?
Pretty much. Only nastier if possible.
slices.Pretty much - too many folks raised on Kraft "cheese food"
My parents bought a lot of them for sandwiches but for mac & cheesethey
would get the real thing. I never bought the cheezoid slices; if Ibuy
sliced cheese, it's the real thing.
If they have to label it "food" it isn't.
Bold sucker. Also probably hungry.
They had quite a problem with bears a few years ago. One time whenwe
were visiting, we took Mom and Dad out for supper. Came home, foundout
we'd missed (by only a few minutes) a bear rooting thru the garbage cans. Bear had left wrappers and such strewn over the yard.
He was apparently a well-practiced bear.
herWe never used any. My mother still doesn't like cinnamon in
applesauce. I prefer it that way, but no one asked me.
You can always add some to your share. (G)
True.
my lapShe's not in your lap tho. Jenny-cat used to like to sit in
Only when I move my arm out of her way.
Trying to get you to give her the homage she thinks she's due.
toOf course! That was HER spot the book was in.
Basically so, unless Steve had a bowl of popcorn. Then it was time
pester him until he relented and gave her some.
theOr other junk foods. I never got our girls Lunchables but
meals.parents of
kids they baby sat for very often had our girls use them for
Kiddy MRE's?
Pretty much. Only nastier if possible.
Quite possible, considering what's in them.
garbagewe'd missed (by only a few minutes) a bear rooting thru the
cans. Bear had left wrappers and such strewn over the yard.
He was apparently a well-practiced bear.
One of several in the area.
Trying to get you to give her the homage she thinks she's due.
Play with me. Feed me. Scratch me. Yep. One of the above.
Of course! That was HER spot the book was in.
Basically so, unless Steve had a bowl of popcorn. Then it was timeto
pester him until he relented and gave her some.
Food trumps sitting spot every time.
theOr other junk foods. I never got our girls Lunchables but
meals.parents of
kids they baby sat for very often had our girls use them for
Kiddy MRE's?
Pretty much. Only nastier if possible.
Quite possible, considering what's in them.
I've tried one or two when they were pretty much free. Free is what they're worth.
garbagewe'd missed (by only a few minutes) a bear rooting thru the
cans. Bear had left wrappers and such strewn over the yard.
He was apparently a well-practiced bear.
One of several in the area.
Around here the repeat offenders get tagged and bagged and taken elsewhere.
due.Trying to get you to give her the homage she thinks she's
Play with me. Feed me. Scratch me. Yep. One of the above.
Maybe all of the above, but in a different order?
them forkids they baby sat for very often had our girls use
is whatmeals.
Kiddy MRE's?
Pretty much. Only nastier if possible.
Quite possible, considering what's in them.
I've tried one or two when they were pretty much free. Free
they're worth.
If that much. I've not tried them, probably never will.
takenHe was apparently a well-practiced bear.
One of several in the area.
Around here the repeat offenders get tagged and bagged and
inelsewhere.
You're in a more urban area than my parents were. These bears never
stuck around long enough to get tagged. They also liked to show up
the wee small hours of the morning when they knew nobody would bearound
to tag them.
due.Trying to get you to give her the homage she thinks she's
Play with me. Feed me. Scratch me. Yep. One of the above.
Maybe all of the above, but in a different order?
Depends on the day. She has crackers down 24/7 so scratch me
generally comes first.
them forkids they baby sat for very often had our girls use
meals.
Kiddy MRE's?
Pretty much. Only nastier if possible.
Quite possible, considering what's in them.
is whatI've tried one or two when they were pretty much free. Free
they're worth.
If that much. I've not tried them, probably never will.
Good idea. I ate one or two out of curiosity. No need to ever do it again. The same for those Jimmy Dean's microwavable scrambled eggs.
Nasty salty messes.
takenAround here the repeat offenders get tagged and bagged and
elsewhere.
You're in a more urban area than my parents were. These bears never stuck around long enough to get tagged. They also liked to show upin
the wee small hours of the morning when they knew nobody would bearound
to tag them.
Suburban anyway. The bears do show up in the center of town once in
a while. Town next door too. One was up a tree right near Whole
Foods; he was probably looking to raid the dumpster once traffic died down.
above.Play with me. Feed me. Scratch me. Yep. One of the
Maybe all of the above, but in a different order?
Depends on the day. She has crackers down 24/7 so scratch me
generally comes first.
All typical for a cat.
ever do itGood idea. I ate one or two out of curiosity. No need to
eggs.again. The same for those Jimmy Dean's microwavable scrambled
savingsNasty salty messes.
i usually don't buy pre done stuff like that, even with a good
coupon. It's not worth spending money on something I'm pretty sureisn't
worth the money to begin with. (G)
once inSuburban anyway. The bears do show up in the center of town
Wholea while. Town next door too. One was up a tree right near
traffic diedFoods; he was probably looking to raid the dumpster once
down.
Probably so--smart bear.
above.Play with me. Feed me. Scratch me. Yep. One of the
Maybe all of the above, but in a different order?
Depends on the day. She has crackers down 24/7 so scratch me generally comes first.
All typical for a cat.
Pretty much. She does not however jump or want onto the kitchen
counter, something I find a bit strange.
i usually don't buy pre done stuff like that, even with a goodsavings
coupon. It's not worth spending money on something I'm pretty sureisn't
worth the money to begin with. (G)
The raw ingredients were probably fine; their treatment of them ought
to be criminal.
once inSuburban anyway. The bears do show up in the center of town
Wholea while. Town next door too. One was up a tree right near
traffic diedFoods; he was probably looking to raid the dumpster once
down.
Probably so--smart bear.
He ate organic!
kitchenPretty much. She does not however jump or want onto the
rememberscounter, something I find a bit strange.
Somebody trained her well enough in a past life that she still
it. jenny-cat was good about that too, which I appreciated. I'dfind cat
hairs in my cross stitch, not my cookies cooling on the counter.
them oughtThe raw ingredients were probably fine; their treatment of
only toto be criminal.
If it does't sell, eventually it will be taken off the shelves--
be replaced by something probably equally nasty.
kitchenPretty much. She does not however jump or want onto the
counter, something I find a bit strange.
Somebody trained her well enough in a past life that she stillremembers
it. jenny-cat was good about that too, which I appreciated. I'dfind cat
hairs in my cross stitch, not my cookies cooling on the counter.
We tried to train Louise not to jump on counters, but that cat wasn't listening. She was a jumper.
them oughtThe raw ingredients were probably fine; their treatment of
to be criminal.
If it does't sell, eventually it will be taken off the shelves--only to
be replaced by something probably equally nasty.
And even more processed?
wasn'tWe tried to train Louise not to jump on counters, but that cat
counters.listening. She was a jumper.
Some are. Cats I had as a kid never were jumpers onto kitchen
Some did jump onto the piano during the wee small hours of themorning.
Those concerts weren't appreciated. (G)
shelves--If it does't sell, eventually it will be taken off the
only to
be replaced by something probably equally nasty.
And even more processed?
Some stores, yes. Others, it might be less proccessed.
wasn'tWe tried to train Louise not to jump on counters, but that cat
listening. She was a jumper.
Some are. Cats I had as a kid never were jumpers onto kitchencounters.
Some did jump onto the piano during the wee small hours of themorning.
Those concerts weren't appreciated. (G)
Genie doesn't even jump after the feather toy. She'll go up on her
hind feet, but not jump.
shelves--If it does't sell, eventually it will be taken off the
only to
be replaced by something probably equally nasty.
And even more processed?
Some stores, yes. Others, it might be less proccessed.
One would hope.
kitchenSome are. Cats I had as a kid never were jumpers onto
thecounters.
Some did jump onto the piano during the wee small hours of
on hermorning.
Those concerts weren't appreciated. (G)
Genie doesn't even jump after the feather toy. She'll go up
buthind feet, but not jump.
Jenny-cat was more like that too. She would pounce on some things
not really jump at them.
on herGenie doesn't even jump after the feather toy. She'll go up
hind feet, but not jump.
Jenny-cat was more like that too. She would pounce on some thingsbut
not really jump at them.
I have to wonder with this cat if something or someone trained her.
We had the feather toy out tonight, and while she went up on both
back feet, she doesn't jump for it.
thingsJenny-cat was more like that too. She would pounce on some
her.but
not really jump at them.
I have to wonder with this cat if something or someone trained
bothWe had the feather toy out tonight, and while she went up on
back feet, she doesn't jump for it.
May have been her training. Does she respond to the can opener? In
Berlin, Jenny-cat would come running into the kitchen whenever Iopened
the drawer the can opener was in. Didn't matter if I wasn't goingfor
it; she knew the sound of that drawer meant can opener and maybe abit
of canned cat food to top her kibble.
bothWe had the feather toy out tonight, and while she went up on
back feet, she doesn't jump for it.
May have been her training. Does she respond to the can opener? In
I don't have an electronic one, only a manual. She doesn't respond
to a pull tab.
Berlin, Jenny-cat would come running into the kitchen whenever Iopened
the drawer the can opener was in. Didn't matter if I wasn't goingfor
it; she knew the sound of that drawer meant can opener and maybe abit
of canned cat food to top her kibble.
This one does respond to the treat bag being shaken.
opener? InMay have been her training. Does she respond to the can
respondI don't have an electronic one, only a manual. She doesn't
to a pull tab.
We had a manual can opener at the time and not as many pull tabs on
things as there are now.
of canned cat food to top her kibble.
This one does respond to the treat bag being shaken.
That's pretty universal it seems for cats or dogs. (G)
opener? InMay have been her training. Does she respond to the can
respondI don't have an electronic one, only a manual. She doesn't
to a pull tab.
We had a manual can opener at the time and not as many pull tabs on things as there are now.
I've had cats who thought electric can openers meant food. Not
recently though.
of canned cat food to top her kibble.
This one does respond to the treat bag being shaken.
That's pretty universal it seems for cats or dogs. (G)
Feed Me gets their attention pretty quickly.
tabs onWe had a manual can opener at the time and not as many pull
Notthings as there are now.
I've had cats who thought electric can openers meant food.
thinkingrecently though.
I understand a lot of pets espond to the sound of a can opner,
that it means feeding time. May be so, but not neccessarily feedingfor
them.
That's pretty universal it seems for cats or dogs. (G)
Feed Me gets their attention pretty quickly.
They know it means food, whether it means snack or meal, both are
welcome.
NotI've had cats who thought electric can openers meant food.
recently though.
I understand a lot of pets espond to the sound of a can opner,thinking
that it means feeding time. May be so, but not neccessarily feedingfor
them.
That requires food cans that need a can opener. Most have pull tabs
now.
That's pretty universal it seems for cats or dogs. (G)
Feed Me gets their attention pretty quickly.
They know it means food, whether it means snack or meal, both are welcome.
Sure beats catching your own.
pull tabsThat requires food cans that need a can opener. Most have
breakingnow.
Quite a few do, but just as many probably still have the tops that
require a can opener. I used a manual one for years but after
the wrists and about a year later needing to open a large number offor
cans, I switched to an electric. Still have a manual or two on hand
back up and use in the camper tho.
both areThey know it means food, whether it means snack or meal,
welcome.
Sure beats catching your own.
Better for them if they do, however.
pull tabsThat requires food cans that need a can opener. Most have
now.
Quite a few do, but just as many probably still have the tops that require a can opener. I used a manual one for years but afterbreaking
the wrists and about a year later needing to open a large number of cans, I switched to an electric. Still have a manual or two on handfor
back up and use in the camper tho.
I haven't used an electric in 20+ years.
both areThey know it means food, whether it means snack or meal,
welcome.
Sure beats catching your own.
Better for them if they do, however.
Better for us too, if they nail any and all handy rodents.
on handcans, I switched to an electric. Still have a manual or two
for
back up and use in the camper tho.
I haven't used an electric in 20+ years.
That's about how long I've been using one, out of neccesity.
aboutSure beats catching your own.
Better for them if they do, however.
Better for us too, if they nail any and all handy rodents.
We don't see many rodents around here--lots of squirrels but just
zilch on others. Did see a fox run across the road in front of usoff
yesterday afternoon when we were leaving the hazerdous waste drop
place in North Raleigh.
on handcans, I switched to an electric. Still have a manual or two
for
back up and use in the camper tho.
I haven't used an electric in 20+ years.
That's about how long I've been using one, out of neccesity.
We switched back after the electric died or just went comatose one
time too many.
Sure beats catching your own.
Better for them if they do, however.
Better for us too, if they nail any and all handy rodents.
We don't see many rodents around here--lots of squirrels but justabout
zilch on others. Did see a fox run across the road in front of us yesterday afternoon when we were leaving the hazerdous waste dropoff place in North Raleigh.
Hence no rodents.The foxes ate them all. We get the other critters
too.
oneThat's about how long I've been using one, out of neccesity.
We switched back after the electric died or just went comatose
firsttime too many.
I switched when the wrists went bad. Had one for a while when we
got married but it died on us after a bit. It was replaced with theof
manual, a really good one, but I just couldn't handle opening a lot
cans with bad wrists. Went back to the electric for general use.
crittersHence no rodents.The foxes ate them all. We get the other
thetoo.
The others are probably around our area but not as visible. Doubt
fox's territory reaches us but we probably have other varmitcatchers
that we don't see that much of.
with the manual, a really good one, but I just couldn't handle openingThat's about how long I've been using one, out of neccesity.
one time too many.We switched back after the electric died or just went comatose
I switched when the wrists went bad. Had one for a while when wefirst got married but it died on us after a bit. It was replaced
That would do it.
varmit catchers that we don't see that much of.crittersHence no rodents.The foxes ate them all. We get the other
too.
The others are probably around our area but not as visible. Doubtthe fox's territory reaches us but we probably have other
Bobkitties, assorted weasels, coyotes, etc.
with the manual, a really good one, but I just couldn't handleopening
a lot of cans with bad wrists. Went back to the electric forgeneral
use.in
That would do it.
Any of them beat what I had to use while growing up--a wall mounted Swing-Away (I think that was the brand). During the time my mom was
summer school, Dad would buy #10 cans of pasta and other things touse
for "easy" lunches. Trying to open one of those cans with that canto do
opener was almost impossible, don't remember how, but I did manage
it. Thankfully, when she had the kitchen remodeled after I lefthome,
she gave up that can opener in favor of an electric opener. Bythen, the
arthritis was getting to her enough so that the electric opener was
easier on her hands.
thatthe fox's territory reaches us but we probably have othervarmit catchers that we don't see that much of.
Bobkitties, assorted weasels, coyotes, etc.
Hard to tell--we're prettu urban here but enough open space still
critters like that can probably be found.
for general use.with the manual, a really good one, but I just couldn't handleopening a lot of cans with bad wrists. Went back to the electric
That would do it.
Any of them beat what I had to use while growing up--a wall mounted Swing-Away (I think that was the brand). During the time my mom wasin
I never had one of those, but I do remember them.
summer school, Dad would buy #10 cans of pasta and other things touse
for "easy" lunches. Trying to open one of those cans with that can opener was almost impossible, don't remember how, but I did manageto do
it. Thankfully, when she had the kitchen remodeled after I lefthome,
she gave up that can opener in favor of an electric opener. Bythen, the
arthritis was getting to her enough so that the electric opener was easier on her hands.
A #10 can with a wall-mount? Eeh. No.
the fox's territory reaches us but we probably have othervarmit catchers that we don't see that much of.
Bobkitties, assorted weasels, coyotes, etc.
Hard to tell--we're prettu urban here but enough open space stillthat
critters like that can probably be found.
Coyotes have been spotted in Central Park. Hawks and owls hang out anywhere they can find dinner.
opener wasthen, the
arthritis was getting to her enough so that the electric
easier on her hands.
A #10 can with a wall-mount? Eeh. No.
Not fun. It was quite the juggling act. (G)
stillBobkitties, assorted weasels, coyotes, etc.
Hard to tell--we're prettu urban here but enough open space
outthat
critters like that can probably be found.
Coyotes have been spotted in Central Park. Hawks and owls hang
evening,anywhere they can find dinner.
We saw one trotting across the main drag in Sierra Vista one
acted like he owned the place. Mangy looking critter tho.
opener wasthen, the
arthritis was getting to her enough so that the electric
easier on her hands.
A #10 can with a wall-mount? Eeh. No.
Not fun. It was quite the juggling act. (G)
Not fun would be an understatement. A manual one from the kitchen
drawer would have been easier.
still that critters like that can probably be found.Bobkitties, assorted weasels, coyotes, etc.
Hard to tell--we're pretty urban here but enough open space
Coyotes have been spotted in Central Park. Hawks and owls hang outanywhere they can find dinner.
evening, acted like he owned the place. Mangy looking critter tho.We saw one trotting across the main drag in Sierra Vista one
They often aren't the prettiest. And he probably did.
kitchenA #10 can with a wall-mount? Eeh. No.
Not fun. It was quite the juggling act. (G)
Not fun would be an understatement. A manual one from the
thatdrawer would have been easier.
We didn't have one of those so I had to open it the hard way. Don't
remembr how, but I managed to get it open somehow. Pasta wasn't
great but it was an easy to do meal. IIRC, it was some form ofravioli,
but not the big name in canned stuff.
oneWe saw one trotting across the main drag in Sierra Vista
evening, acted like he owned the place. Mangy looking critter tho.
They often aren't the prettiest. And he probably did.
Undoubtedly, his kind probably roamed the area long before our kind
moved in.
of ravioli, but not the big name in canned stuff.A #10 can with a wall-mount? Eeh. No.
Not fun. It was quite the juggling act. (G)
kitchen drawer would have been easier.Not fun would be an understatement. A manual one from the
We didn't have one of those so I had to open it the hard way. Don't remember how, but I managed to get it open somehow. Pasta wasn'tthat great but it was an easy to do meal. IIRC, it was some form
It sounds like good survival food, but not much beyond.
tho.one evening, acted like he owned the place. Mangy looking critterWe saw one trotting across the main drag in Sierra Vista
They often aren't the prettiest. And he probably did.
Undoubtedly, his kind probably roamed the area long before our kind moved in.
Where I live it was wolves; the coyotes are invasive.
Basically so. A case of Mom was gone for the summer (working on herlunches
MSLS) and I had to run the house. Dad thought this would make
easier and a change from sandwiches. Pre microwave days so I had tothe
stove top heat it and try to keep it from burning. A challenge all
way around; I don't think any more cans were bought.
our kindUndoubtedly, his kind probably roamed the area long before
moved in.
Where I live it was wolves; the coyotes are invasive.
Still around the area?
easier and a change from sandwiches. Pre microwave days so I had to stove top heat it and try to keep it from burning. A challenge allthe
way around; I don't think any more cans were bought.
To the great relief of all tongues and stomachs, doubtless.
our kind moved in.Undoubtedly, his kind probably roamed the area long before
Where I live it was wolves; the coyotes are invasive.
Still around the area?
They hunted out the wolves. That's one reason we're overrun with
deer. Nothing eating them but cars.
neverthe
way around; I don't think any more cans were bought.
To the great relief of all tongues and stomachs, doubtless.
I think there were some that liked it but most of my family has
been known for having gourmet taste buds. Mom never bought beef-a-roni,
spaghetti-o's or any other canned pasta so this was something newfor
us.
beforeUndoubtedly, his kind probably roamed the area long
withour kind moved in.
Where I live it was wolves; the coyotes are invasive.
Still around the area?
They hunted out the wolves. That's one reason we're overrun
thedeer. Nothing eating them but cars.
Downside of living in an urban area, can't discharge firearms at
deer munching on your floweer bed. (G)
beef-a-roni, spaghetti-o's or any other canned pasta so this wasI think there were some that liked it but most of my family hasnever been known for having gourmet taste buds. Mom never bought
Hence interesting.
with deer. Nothing eating them but cars.They hunted out the wolves. That's one reason we're overrun
Downside of living in an urban area, can't discharge firearms atthe deer munching on your floweer bed. (G)
Nope, nor in most places for that matter. If you have a big loud
dog however, the dog can chase the deer off instead. Or eat one as
long as it's in its own yard.
boughtnever been known for having gourmet taste buds. Mom never
beef-a-roni, spaghetti-o's or any other canned pasta so this wasbought
something new for us.
Hence interesting.
Something new to try, not neccessarily repeat. Steve and I never
itso when our girls discovered it at grandma's house, they dug in,we
thinking it a treat. After a couple of can's worth, they knew why
didn't buy it.
loudNope, nor in most places for that matter. If you have a big
one asdog however, the dog can chase the deer off instead. Or eat
chaselong as it's in its own yard.
In NYS dogs have to be tied up during the winter so they can't
deer. Hunting season is in late fall (November); deer mostly gointo
hiding during that time. (G) Some don't make it thru the season,ending
up as fresh meat for the hunter tho.
Something new to try, not neccessarily repeat. Steve and I neverbought
itso when our girls discovered it at grandma's house, they dug in, thinking it a treat. After a couple of can's worth, they knew whywe didn't buy it.
I had it a few times as a kid; it was a novelty, but not something to
buy twice.
go into hiding during that time. (G) Some don't make it thru theloud dog however, the dog can chase the deer off instead. Or eatNope, nor in most places for that matter. If you have a big
one as long as it's in its own yard.
In NYS dogs have to be tied up during the winter so they can'tchase deer. Hunting season is in late fall (November); deer mostly
Nom nom. I'd imagine it's different if the deer comes to the dog.
Around here there's no hunting at all. Unless you're a cat of
course.
I think most kids like the blandness of canned pasta when they'reyoung.
As their taste buds mature, most of them outgrow their enjoyment ofit
as much and move on to better forms of pasta/sauce. Then there arethose
whose taste buds never mature................
sauce the way his mom did and the way my mom did so we could decidecall
which we liked better. My mom's version we make with macaroni and
it "beef-a roni"; his mom's version is what we use as pasta sauce,pizza
sauce, whatever we need a good marinara sauce for.
go into hiding during that time. (G) Some don't make it thru thedog.
season, ending up as fresh meat for the hunter tho.
Nom nom. I'd imagine it's different if the deer comes to the
alsoAround here there's no hunting at all. Unless you're a cat of
course.
Cats usually are hired on for their mousekeeping abilities. They're
good company. (G)
enjoyment of it as much and move on to better forms of pasta/sauce.I think most kids like the blandness of canned pasta when they'reyoung. As their taste buds mature, most of them outgrow their
Some people never outgrow their taste for kid food.
pasta sauce, pizza sauce, whatever we need a good marinara sauce for.sauce the way his mom did and the way my mom did so we could decide which we liked better. My mom's version we make with macaroni andcall it "beef-a roni"; his mom's version is what we use as
The former sounds a lot like "Dead 'orse"; the latter sounds like
food.
Around here there's no hunting at all. Unless you're a cat ofcourse.
also good company. (G)bright cat.
I had one who wanted to hunt deer, a long time ago. She wasn't a
pasta/sauce.young. As their taste buds mature, most of them outgrow theirenjoyment of it as much and move on to better forms of
Then there are those whose taste buds never mature................mature
Some people never outgrow their taste for kid food.
And that's why we have the proliferation of fast food places. A
taste enjoys a good burger, kid food taste is on the level of aMcD's
burger.
for.call it "beef-a roni"; his mom's version is what we use aspasta sauce, pizza sauce, whatever we need a good marinara sauce
likeThe former sounds a lot like "Dead 'orse"; the latter sounds
paste.food.
The former is ground beef, onion, seasonings, tomatoes and tomato
It's much better than beef-a-roni out of a can, especially if youuse
decent quality ingredients. I usually add peppers and mushrooms,
Cats usually are hired on for their mousekeeping abilities.They're
aalso good company. (G)
I had one who wanted to hunt deer, a long time ago. She wasn't
bright cat.them
I've yet to find one that has their act totally together. Most of
have some smarts, some more than others.
of a McD's burger.Then there are those whose taste buds never mature................
Some people never outgrow their taste for kid food.
And that's why we have the proliferation of fast food places. Amature taste enjoys a good burger, kid food taste is on the level
We sent a notorious kid food/picky eater on a trip to the Dominican
with some kids from church. He apparently found stuff to eat.
if you use decent quality ingredients. I usually add peppers andfor.call it "beef-a roni"; his mom's version is what we use aspasta sauce, pizza sauce, whatever we need a good marinara sauce
like food.The former sounds a lot like "Dead 'orse"; the latter sounds
The former is ground beef, onion, seasonings, tomatoes and tomatopaste. It's much better than beef-a-roni out of a can, especially
Not much would be worse, except the school cafeteria version.
Cats usually are hired on for their mousekeeping abilities.They're also good company. (G)
a bright cat.I had one who wanted to hunt deer, a long time ago. She wasn't
I've yet to find one that has their act totally together. Most ofthem have some smarts, some more than others.
Genie is more apt to sniff at a bug than attack it. Smarts aren't one
of her problems.
DominicanWe sent a notorious kid food/picky eater on a trip to the
enough.with some kids from church. He apparently found stuff to eat.
If he was hungry enough, he'd have overcome his picky-ness fast
Maybe something down there piqued his curiosity and opened his mind(and
mouth) to new foods.
tomatoThe former is ground beef, onion, seasonings, tomatoes and
especiallypaste. It's much better than beef-a-roni out of a can,
if you use decent quality ingredients. I usually add peppers andcafeteria
mushrooms,
Not much would be worse, except the school cafeteria version.
My home made is much better than anything served in a school
or out of a can. Of course I use whole wheat pasta in it, beats the
white mushy stuff any day.
aren't onethem have some smarts, some more than others.
Genie is more apt to sniff at a bug than attack it. Smarts
of her problems.
Comic relief? That's what we said our cocker spaniel was good for.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Ruth Haffly on 07-12-19 22:49 <=-
And that's why we have the proliferation of fast food places. Ayoung. As their taste buds mature, most of them outgrow
their enjoyment of it as much and move on to better forms
of pasta/sauce.
Then there are those whose taste buds never mature..........Some people never outgrow their taste for kid food.
mature taste enjoys a good burger, kid food taste is on the level
of a McD's burger.
We sent a notorious kid food/picky eater on a trip to the Dominican
with some kids from church. He apparently found stuff to eat.
call it "beef-a roni"; his mom's version is what we use asThe former is ground beef, onion, seasonings, tomatoes and
pasta sauce, pizza sauce, whatever we need a good marinara
sauce for.
The former sounds a lot like "Dead 'orse"; the latter sounds
like food.
tomato paste. It's much better than beef-a-roni out of a can,
especially if you use decent quality ingredients. I usually
add peppers and mushrooms,
Not much would be worse, except the school cafeteria version.
Cats usually are hired on for their mousekeeping abilities.I've yet to find one that has their act totally together. Most of
They're also good company. (G)
I had one who wanted to hunt deer, a long time ago. She
wasn't a bright cat.
them have some smarts, some more than others.
Genie is more apt to sniff at a bug than attack it. Smarts aren't one
of her problems.
to eat.Dominican with some kids from church. He apparently found stuffWe sent a notorious kid food/picky eater on a trip to the
his mind (and mouth) to new foods.If he was hungry enough, he'd have overcome his picky-ness fastenough. Maybe something down there piqued his curiosity and opened
The fresh fruit apparently is wonderful stuff. The food isn't all
that spicy and it has to be fairly close to other Caribbean cuisines.
tomato paste. It's much better than beef-a-roni out of a can,The former is ground beef, onion, seasonings, tomatoes and
cafeteria or out of a can. Of course I use whole wheat pasta in it,Not much would be worse, except the school cafeteria version.
My home made is much better than anything served in a school
Amen. Mushy pasta isn't food; it's landfill or elementary school
glue.
them have some smarts, some more than others.
aren't one of her problems.Genie is more apt to sniff at a bug than attack it. Smarts
Comic relief? That's what we said our cocker spaniel was good for.
Pretty much. She does goofy stuff sometimes.
And that's why we have the proliferation of fast food places. Alevel
mature taste enjoys a good burger, kid food taste is on the
Dominicanof a McD's burger.
We sent a notorious kid food/picky eater on a trip to the
eat.with some kids from church. He apparently found stuff to
Did he come back with his food horizons at all stretched...? :)
The former is ground beef, onion, seasonings, tomatoes and
tomato paste. It's much better than beef-a-roni out of a can, especially if you use decent quality ingredients. I usually
add peppers and mushrooms,
Not much would be worse, except the school cafeteria version.
They use it out of the commercial size cans, after all.... ;)
aren't onethem have some smarts, some more than others.
Genie is more apt to sniff at a bug than attack it. Smarts
of her problems.
She's just more of a pacifist than a hunter... (G)
fastIf he was hungry enough, he'd have overcome his picky-ness
openedenough. Maybe something down there piqued his curiosity and
his mind (and mouth) to new foods.all
The fresh fruit apparently is wonderful stuff. The food isn't
cuisines.that spicy and it has to be fairly close to other Caribbean
So he must have found something he enjoyed. Fresh fruit is usuallygood.
schoolAmen. Mushy pasta isn't food; it's landfill or elementary
comfortglue.
That's being kind to it. (G) That, tho, may be what makes it
food for kids--it's probably what some of them had as their firstsolid
foods.
good for.Comic relief? That's what we said our cocker spaniel was
Pretty much. She does goofy stuff sometimes.
Sounds about normal for a cat. Act "typical" for a while, then do
somthing wierd. Follow up with an "I meant to do that look". (G)
allThe fresh fruit apparently is wonderful stuff. The food isn't
cuisines.that spicy and it has to be fairly close to other Caribbean
So he must have found something he enjoyed. Fresh fruit is usuallygood.
As long as it's safe to eat. Otherwise, best not. And they do have
the seriously good coffee down there.
schoolAmen. Mushy pasta isn't food; it's landfill or elementary
glue.
That's being kind to it. (G) That, tho, may be what makes itcomfort
food for kids--it's probably what some of them had as their firstsolid
foods.
Those Gerber meals things, probably.
good for.Comic relief? That's what we said our cocker spaniel was
Pretty much. She does goofy stuff sometimes.
Sounds about normal for a cat. Act "typical" for a while, then do somthing wierd. Follow up with an "I meant to do that look". (G)
Or never bother with the typical stuff until she wants something out
of me.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 07-24-19 22:34 <=-
We sent a notorious kid food/picky eater on a trip to theDid he come back with his food horizons at all stretched...? :)
Dominican with some kids from church. He apparently found
stuff to eat.
A bit maybe, but not much.
The former is ground beef, onion, seasonings, tomatoes andThey use it out of the commercial size cans, after all.... ;)
tomato paste. It's much better than beef-a-roni out of a can, especially if you use decent quality ingredients. I usually
add peppers and mushrooms,
Not much would be worse, except the school cafeteria version.
We used to call it barfaroni, and for cause. That's about what it
looked like.
them have some smarts, some more than others.She's just more of a pacifist than a hunter... (G)
Genie is more apt to sniff at a bug than attack it. Smarts
aren't one of her problems.
She does like to eat chicken, so maybe she'd be a bird hunter if she weren't too scared to go outside.
usuallySo he must have found something he enjoyed. Fresh fruit is
havegood.
As long as it's safe to eat. Otherwise, best not. And they do
Anything that you have to peel, then discard the peel should besafe.
Those where you eat the outer layer (peel or whatever) would bechancy
if you didn't know how they were raised/cleaned.
the seriously good coffee down there.
Not that I'd be interested in that.
solid
foods.
Those Gerber meals things, probably.
Possibly--stuff we never fed our girls when they were small. We
basically fed them what we ate, tho mushed up more.
(G)somthing wierd. Follow up with an "I meant to do that look".
something outOr never bother with the typical stuff until she wants
catitude.of me.
The old "I'll ignore you until I want something out of you"
Somehow I doubt it.Did he come back with his food horizons at all stretched...? :)
A bit maybe, but not much.
Maybe it will pay off later.... ;)
version.Not much would be worse, except the school cafeteria
itThey use it out of the commercial size cans, after all.... ;)
We used to call it barfaroni, and for cause. That's about what
looked like.
Apparently they then cooked it to a bad mush...
if sheShe does like to eat chicken, so maybe she'd be a bird hunter
weren't too scared to go outside.
Maybe.... or, maybe she'd just be scared of the birds as well... :)
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-02-19 16:24 <=-
Did he come back with his food horizons at all stretched...? :)Maybe it will pay off later.... ;)
A bit maybe, but not much.
Somehow I doubt it.
Apparently they then cooked it to a bad mush...Not much would be worse, except the school cafeteriaThey use it out of the commercial size cans, after all.... ;)
version.
We used to call it barfaroni, and for cause. That's about what
it looked like.
Beyond, generally.
She does like to eat chicken, so maybe she'd be a bird hunterMaybe.... or, maybe she'd just be scared of the birds as well... :)
if she weren't too scared to go outside.
Everything but her own shadow, and sometimes I'm not sure of that.
Anything that you have to peel, then discard the peel should besafe.
Those where you eat the outer layer (peel or whatever) would bechancy
if you didn't know how they were raised/cleaned.
It can be iffy here too, depending.
the seriously good coffee down there.
Not that I'd be interested in that.
All the more for me!
solid
foods.
Those Gerber meals things, probably.
Possibly--stuff we never fed our girls when they were small. We basically fed them what we ate, tho mushed up more.
Good idea. Baby food is weird.
(G)somthing wierd. Follow up with an "I meant to do that look".
something outOr never bother with the typical stuff until she wants
of me.
The old "I'll ignore you until I want something out of you"catitude.
That would be Genie.
:)Did he come back with his food horizons at all stretched...?
A bit maybe, but not much.Maybe it will pay off later.... ;)
Somehow I doubt it.
You never know... ;)
:)Maybe.... or, maybe she'd just be scared of the birds as well...
that.Everything but her own shadow, and sometimes I'm not sure of
She acts scared of that too at times....?
besafe.
Those where you eat the outer layer (peel or whatever) would
chancy
if you didn't know how they were raised/cleaned.
It can be iffy here too, depending.
Not as iffy, especially for thicker skinned stuff.
the seriously good coffee down there.
Not that I'd be interested in that.
All the more for me!
You're welcome to it.
WePossibly--stuff we never fed our girls when they were small.
good forbasically fed them what we ate, tho mushed up more.
Good idea. Baby food is weird.
I did use the baby cereals--don't think granola would have been
them. IIRC, we did buy a jar of applesauce one time when Rachelwent to
a sitter, but that was the exception. It was pure applesauce tho,no
additives or preservatives.
The old "I'll ignore you until I want something out of you"catitude.
That would be Genie.
But, she's good fuzz therapy.
be chancy if you didn't know how they were raised/cleaned.safe.
Those where you eat the outer layer (peel or whatever) would
It can be iffy here too, depending.
Not as iffy, especially for thicker skinned stuff.
True. Mangos are fine. Bananas are fine. Grapes ... maybe not.
the seriously good coffee down there.
Not that I'd be interested in that.
All the more for me!
You're welcome to it.
[slurp]
Rachel went to a sitter, but that was the exception. It was pureWe basically fed them what we ate, tho mushed up more.Possibly--stuff we never fed our girls when they were small.
Good idea. Baby food is weird.
I did use the baby cereals--don't think granola would have beengood for them. IIRC, we did buy a jar of applesauce one time when
I still buy some once in a while. My mom isn't fond, but it beats
peeling 10 pounds of apples.
The old "I'll ignore you until I want something out of you"catitude.
That would be Genie.
But, she's good fuzz therapy.
Or at least a good distraction.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-05-19 23:30 <=-
You never know... ;)Did he come back with his food horizons at all stretched...?Maybe it will pay off later.... ;)
A bit maybe, but not much.
Somehow I doubt it.
He may even try coconut flavored yogurt?
Maybe.... or, maybe she'd just be scared of the birds as well...She acts scared of that too at times....?
Everything but her own shadow, and sometimes I'm not sure of
that.
My mom spooked her tonight.
not.Not as iffy, especially for thicker skinned stuff.
True. Mangos are fine. Bananas are fine. Grapes ... maybe
Nor apples, peaches, pears, suchlike. Watermelon, citrus fruits,etc
would be safe, kiwis probably iffy so I'd not want to chance it.
whengood for them. IIRC, we did buy a jar of applesauce one time
Rachel went to a sitter, but that was the exception. It was pure
applesauce tho, no additives or preservatives.
beatsI still buy some once in a while. My mom isn't fond, but it
foods.peeling 10 pounds of apples.
I may buy applesauce but in the regular foods section, not baby
I've also made it from time to time, but not recently in thequantities
I did when the girls were small.
dogBut, she's good fuzz therapy.
Or at least a good distraction.
Undoubtedly so, most cats are. At times I wish I still had a cat or
but it's also nice to be able to get up and go without the worriesof
pet care.
it.Not as iffy, especially for thicker skinned stuff.
not.True. Mangos are fine. Bananas are fine. Grapes ... maybe
Nor apples, peaches, pears, suchlike. Watermelon, citrus fruits,etc would be safe, kiwis probably iffy so I'd not want to chance
I don't think kiwis grow down there anyway.
pure applesauce tho, no additives or preservatives.when Rachel went to a sitter, but that was the exception. It wasgood for them. IIRC, we did buy a jar of applesauce one time
We used to make our own, back when. I still buy some once in awhile. My mom isn't fond, but it beats peeling 10 pounds of apples.
the quantities I did when the girls were small.I may buy applesauce but in the regular foods section, not babyfoods. I've also made it from time to time, but not recently in
I buy some in the real food section too; Mom still likes it.
worries of pet care.But, she's good fuzz therapy.
Or at least a good distraction.
Undoubtedly so, most cats are. At times I wish I still had a cat ordog but it's also nice to be able to get up and go without the
True. My first job in the morning, before breakfast or anything
else, is brushing the cat. Just ask the cat.
Maybe it will pay off later.... ;)You never know... ;)
Somehow I doubt it.
He may even try coconut flavored yogurt?
That's a possibility... or maybe pulled pork, or even oxtails...?
she'sShe acts scared of that too at times....?
My mom spooked her tonight.
Some cats that's not too hard to do... Our Spook, even though
settled down quite a bit from when she came to live with us, willonce
in a while spook at nothing as far as we can tell... ;)
fruits,Nor apples, peaches, pears, suchlike. Watermelon, citrus
chanceetc would be safe, kiwis probably iffy so I'd not want to
it.where
I don't think kiwis grow down there anyway.
Probably not, but they're a fruit I'd be a bit leery of in an area
sanitation may be less than desireable. Don't know the water sourcefor
the tree/bush or how the fruit was treated after picking. The skinis on
the thin side--good for letting bacteria in.
andI buy some in the real food section too; Mom still likes it.
Most often if we have some apples that need using, I'll cut them up
sauce them. A few years ago we bought a peeler/corer/slicer thatmakes
short work of a large quantity but for just a few, I'll do it byhand.
anythingTrue. My first job in the morning, before breakfast or
else, is brushing the cat. Just ask the cat.
But who taught her to be so demanding?
source for the tree/bush or how the fruit was treated after picking.I don't think kiwis grow down there anyway.
Probably not, but they're a fruit I'd be a bit leery of in an areawhere sanitation may be less than desireable. Don't know the water
Especially if it gets broken.
that makes short work of a large quantity but for just a few, I'll doI buy some in the real food section too; Mom still likes it.
Most often if we have some apples that need using, I'll cut them upand sauce them. A few years ago we bought a peeler/corer/slicer
right.I don't own one of those corer things; they never worked
anything else, is brushing the cat. Just ask the cat.True. My first job in the morning, before breakfast or
But who taught her to be so demanding?
Whoever she owned before landing in a cat colony. Once rescued, she reverted.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-13-19 23:53 <=-
That's a possibility... or maybe pulled pork, or even oxtails...?Maybe it will pay off later.... ;)You never know... ;)
Somehow I doubt it.
He may even try coconut flavored yogurt?
I would, but....
She acts scared of that too at times....?Some cats that's not too hard to do... Our Spook, even though
My mom spooked her tonight.
she's settled down quite a bit from when she came to live with us,
will once in a while spook at nothing as far as we can tell... ;)
Some do, no matter how much they calm down.
an areaProbably not, but they're a fruit I'd be a bit leery of in
waterwhere sanitation may be less than desireable. Don't know the
source for the tree/bush or how the fruit was treated afterpicking.
The skin is on the thin side--good for letting bacteria in.
Especially if it gets broken.
True, and it is very easily broken when the fruit is ripe.
right.I don't own one of those corer things; they never worked
Probably didn't hold your tongue at just the right angle. (G)
rescued, sheBut who taught her to be so demanding?
Whoever she owned before landing in a cat colony. Once
keepreverted.
And can't break her of it at this point. Just have to do it, and
kitty happy.
oxtails...?He may even try coconut flavored yogurt?That's a possibility... or maybe pulled pork, or even
servedI would, but....
OK, the oxtails might be a bit of a stretch.... unless he was
them without comment, and he thought of it just as meat on abone... ;)
They taste like cow meat, the last I checked.
us,she's settled down quite a bit from when she came to live with
;)will once in a while spook at nothing as far as we can tell...
Some do, no matter how much they calm down.
It's just in their nature, I guess.... ;)
The skin is on the thin side--good for letting bacteria in.
Especially if it gets broken.
True, and it is very easily broken when the fruit is ripe.
One reason I'm pretty careful even here.
right.I don't own one of those corer things; they never worked
Probably didn't hold your tongue at just the right angle. (G)
I knife is just easier.
But who taught her to be so demanding?
rescued, sheWhoever she owned before landing in a cat colony. Once
reverted.
And can't break her of it at this point. Just have to do it, andkeep
kitty happy.
Also keep her from barfing most of the time. I like that part.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-22-19 00:14 <=-
OK, the oxtails might be a bit of a stretch.... unless he wasHe may even try coconut flavored yogurt?That's a possibility... or maybe pulled pork, or even
oxtails...?
I would, but....
served them without comment, and he thought of it just as meat
on a bone... ;)
They taste like cow meat, the last I checked.
she's settled down quite a bit from when she came to live withIt's just in their nature, I guess.... ;)
us, will once in a while spook at nothing as far as we can
tell... ;)
Some do, no matter how much they calm down.
Genie will sometimes spook if you look at her cross-eyed.
True, and it is very easily broken when the fruit is ripe.
One reason I'm pretty careful even here.
Can't be too cautious with some foods.
If we don't use the gizmo (good for larger amounts, if it's only 1-4,
I'll not haul it out), I'll grab a peeler, knife and cutting board.
Latter gets used a lot in our house; we don't cut directly on the
counter top.
part.Also keep her from barfing most of the time. I like that
A very good thing to keep that from happening.
True, and it is very easily broken when the fruit is ripe.
One reason I'm pretty careful even here.
Can't be too cautious with some foods.
Raw meat especially.
If we don't use the gizmo (good for larger amounts, if it's only 1-4,
I'll not haul it out), I'll grab a peeler, knife and cutting board. Latter gets used a lot in our house; we don't cut directly on the counter top.
I don't think anyone does who doesn't have butcher block counters.
part.Also keep her from barfing most of the time. I like that
A very good thing to keep that from happening.
Beats cleaning it up.
People are weird. I think it's the bones more than anything.OK, the oxtails might be a bit of a stretch.... unless he was
served them without comment, and he thought of it just as meat
on a bone... ;)
They taste like cow meat, the last I checked.
Yes, they do indeed... we had them at El Latino just a couple of weeks
ago... it's just that the name tends to put some people off... ;)
Genie will sometimes spook if you look at her cross-eyed.
Spook's not quite so bad.... just careful all the time... ;)
One reason I'm pretty careful even here.
Can't be too cautious with some foods.
Raw meat especially.
True, I do make sure I'm careful with that.
on theLatter gets used a lot in our house; we don't cut directly
counters.counter top.
I don't think anyone does who doesn't have butcher block
With me, it's from living so many years in rental (includingmilitary)
housing. Didn't want to be charged with counter top damages whenmoving
out. My mom had a small butcher block counter top put in when shehad
the kitchen redone in the mid 70s but every time I visited (andcooked),
I still grabbed a cutting board. Her butcher block top was right bythe
stove, half covered with other stuff so there was only a smallworking
area. Also, I didn't trust the cleanliness of it, seemed like itwas
always sticky.
thatAlso keep her from barfing most of the time. I like
part.
A very good thing to keep that from happening.
Beats cleaning it up.
That's for sure!
Can't be too cautious with some foods.
Raw meat especially.
True, I do make sure I'm careful with that.
Raw veg is one thing, but meat can put the hurt on you.
on theLatter gets used a lot in our house; we don't cut directly
counter top.
counters.I don't think anyone does who doesn't have butcher block
With me, it's from living so many years in rental (includingmilitary)
housing. Didn't want to be charged with counter top damages whenmoving
out. My mom had a small butcher block counter top put in when shehad
the kitchen redone in the mid 70s but every time I visited (andcooked),
I still grabbed a cutting board. Her butcher block top was right bythe
stove, half covered with other stuff so there was only a smallworking
area. Also, I didn't trust the cleanliness of it, seemed like itwas
always sticky.
Sticky would put me off too. The wood, if not gunked up, is actually quite anti-bacterial.
thatAlso keep her from barfing most of the time. I like
part.
A very good thing to keep that from happening.
Beats cleaning it up.
That's for sure!
At least Genie lets me know where she is and that it's about to
happen. She starts in with this loud meow, and her usual is more of a
mew.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 08-31-19 17:04 <=-
OK, the oxtails might be a bit of a stretch.... unless he wasYes, they do indeed... we had them at El Latino just a couple of weeks ago... it's just that the name tends to put some people off... ;)
served them without comment, and he thought of it just as meat
on a bone... ;)
They taste like cow meat, the last I checked.
People are weird. I think it's the bones more than anything.
Genie will sometimes spook if you look at her cross-eyed.Spook's not quite so bad.... just careful all the time... ;)
She doesn't freak out if there's food involved, at least not as much.
As long as it's food she likes.
myTrue, I do make sure I'm careful with that.
Raw veg is one thing, but meat can put the hurt on you.
Nothing I'd want to deal with so I'll make sure my meat is cooked,
hands are thoughly washed after handling it.
actuallySticky would put me off too. The wood, if not gunked up, is
quite anti-bacterial.
Supposed to be, but how do you keep it from getting gunked up?
toBeats cleaning it up.
That's for sure!
At least Genie lets me know where she is and that it's about
more of ahappen. She starts in with this loud meow, and her usual is
mew.
Helps, if even a bit, to have the warning.
Raw veg is one thing, but meat can put the hurt on you.
Nothing I'd want to deal with so I'll make sure my meat is cooked,my hands are thoughly washed after handling it.
Same here. I have a tough immune system thanks to the MS, but I'm not crazy.
actually quite anti-bacterial.Sticky would put me off too. The wood, if not gunked up, is
Supposed to be, but how do you keep it from getting gunked up?
Clean it ???
more of a mew.to happen. She starts in with this loud meow, and her usual isAt least Genie lets me know where she is and that it's about
Helps, if even a bit, to have the warning.
It means I can go get the paper towels.
;)ago... it's just that the name tends to put some people off...
some
People are weird. I think it's the bones more than anything.
Or maybe the visible fat and gristle... tasty parts, actually, but
people think them gross...It's a little ... strange. Of course, add enough Jamaican curry and
as much.Genie will sometimes spook if you look at her cross-eyed.Spook's not quite so bad.... just careful all the time... ;)
She doesn't freak out if there's food involved, at least not
As long as it's food she likes.
Always some catch... ;)
cooked,Nothing I'd want to deal with so I'll make sure my meat is
I'm notmy hands are thoughly washed after handling it.
Same here. I have a tough immune system thanks to the MS, but
greatly.crazy.
My immune system has been compromised somewhat, but not too
Just enough that I want to avoid certain situations where I may
encounter nasty germs, etc.
up?Supposed to be, but how do you keep it from getting gunked
I'veClean it ???
Hard to clean raw meat "drippings" that sink into the wood tho.
heard that the wood is supposed to be anti bacterial but have mydoubts
on that. Maybe, when it's new, but not after sitting in a kitchenfor
years on end.
aboutAt least Genie lets me know where she is and that it's
to happen. She starts in with this loud meow, and her usual ismore of a mew.
Helps, if even a bit, to have the warning.
It means I can go get the paper towels.
Keep a roll stashed nearby, every room if you have to.
I'm notSame here. I have a tough immune system thanks to the MS, but
crazy.
My immune system has been compromised somewhat, but not toogreatly.
Just enough that I want to avoid certain situations where I may encounter nasty germs, etc.
Some MS drugs have that effect at least temporarily.
up?Supposed to be, but how do you keep it from getting gunked
Clean it ???
Hard to clean raw meat "drippings" that sink into the wood tho.I've
heard that the wood is supposed to be anti bacterial but have mydoubts
on that. Maybe, when it's new, but not after sitting in a kitchenfor
years on end.
It seems to still work. Some folks use bleach. I just wash it
between uses.
aboutAt least Genie lets me know where she is and that it's
to happen. She starts in with this loud meow, and her usual ismore of a mew.
Helps, if even a bit, to have the warning.
It means I can go get the paper towels.
Keep a roll stashed nearby, every room if you have to.
Not generally. Her Furriness gets brushed twice a day.
maygreatly.
Just enough that I want to avoid certain situations where I
keepencounter nasty germs, etc.
Some MS drugs have that effect at least temporarily.
Don't know about the ones I use on a regular basis but do know that antibiotics can do a number on a system. That's why I make sure to
my yogurt with active cultures consumption up while using them.
kitchenon that. Maybe, when it's new, but not after sitting in a
itfor
years on end.
It seems to still work. Some folks use bleach. I just wash
cloth.between uses.
The one in my mom's kitchen was just wiped down with a wet dish
Only times it got anything near a good cleaning was when I did thethose
kitchen clean up but there were usually months or years between
times.
hairballIt means I can go get the paper towels.
Keep a roll stashed nearby, every room if you have to.
Not generally. Her Furriness gets brushed twice a day.
Helps to keep the loose hair removed. Is she on any sort of
medication?
mune system has been compromised somewhat, but not toowhere I may encounter nasty germs, etc.
greatly. Just enough that I want to avoid certain situations
Some MS drugs have that effect at least temporarily.
Don't know about the ones I use on a regular basis but do know that antibiotics can do a number on a system. That's why I make sure tokeep
my yogurt with active cultures consumption up while using them.
I've always figured that's what gave me the MS in the first place -
too many antibiotics.
did the kitchen clean up but there were usually months or years betweenkitchen for years on end.on that. Maybe, when it's new, but not after sitting in a
it between uses.It seems to still work. Some folks use bleach. I just wash
The one in my mom's kitchen was just wiped down with a wet dishcloth. Only times it got anything near a good cleaning was when I
Sounds like the wood was doing its job then.
It means I can go get the paper towels.
Keep a roll stashed nearby, every room if you have to.
Not generally. Her Furriness gets brushed twice a day.
Helps to keep the loose hair removed. Is she on any sort ofhairball medication?
None at all, thankfully. She doesn't cough up hair very often.
sure toantibiotics can do a number on a system. That's why I make
them.keep
my yogurt with active cultures consumption up while using
place -I've always figured that's what gave me the MS in the first
themtoo many antibiotics.
That's something new to me. I've had years when it seemed I was on
almost constantly but not recently. Could be, because I startedhaving
more yogurt, it's helped.
did the kitchen clean up but there were usually months or yearsbetween
those RH times.wooden
Sounds like the wood was doing its job then.
Could be, but I'll never use a permanently installed wooden cutting
board in the kitchen, especially for meats. Our butler unit has a
insert on the top but we use the top for other storage so thecutting
board section is covered. The wooden cutting boards that I havearen't
used for meat and get a good cleaning after using--one of them isone
that my grandmother owned.
often.Helps to keep the loose hair removed. Is she on any sort ofhairball medication?
None at all, thankfully. She doesn't cough up hair very
That's good--the brushing probably helps a good bit there.
place -I've always figured that's what gave me the MS in the first
too many antibiotics.
That's something new to me. I've had years when it seemed I was onthem
almost constantly but not recently. Could be, because I startedhaving
more yogurt, it's helped.
I was on them for acne back in the mid-1980s. It was accepted
practice back then, but now ... not so much. Long term antibiotics
in still-maturing bodies cause all sorts of havoc.
the cutting board section is covered. The wooden cutting boards that Idid the kitchen clean up but there were usually months or yearsbetween
those RH times.
Sounds like the wood was doing its job then.
Could be, but I'll never use a permanently installed wooden cutting board in the kitchen, especially for meats. Our butler unit has awooden insert on the top but we use the top for other storage so
I might not use that one, but we never got sick using my grandma's
old boards either, years ago.
Helps to keep the loose hair removed. Is she on any sort ofhairball medication?
often.None at all, thankfully. She doesn't cough up hair very
That's good--the brushing probably helps a good bit there.
The Princess Puss seems to agree with you. She's currently occupying
my sewing machine, so I'm typing instead.
antibioticsI was on them for acne back in the mid-1980s. It was accepted
practice back then, but now ... not so much. Long term
worryin still-maturing bodies cause all sorts of havoc.
At that point I'd outgrown the acne, our girls were too young to
about it. Guess that's why I didn't know about the use ofantibiotics
for it.
grandma'sI might not use that one, but we never got sick using my
thenold boards either, years ago.
I'll use it occaisionally for slicing bread stuffs. It was the only
cutting board I had when we first got married so I used it for
everything then. As the polypro boards came along, I bought one,
decided to get separate ones for fruit/vegetables and meat. I gotthem
in several sizes so I don't have to grab the big ones for a smalljob.
occupyingThat's good--the brushing probably helps a good bit there.
The Princess Puss seems to agree with you. She's currently
tomy sewing machine, so I'm typing instead.
I'm catching up from being out of town for the week end but trying
get ready for the picnic this week end also. Figured Fido would bea
good break.
antibiotics
in still-maturing bodies cause all sorts of havoc.
At that point I'd outgrown the acne, our girls were too young toworry
about it. Guess that's why I didn't know about the use ofantibiotics
for it.
They don't do it any more. There's probably no direct link, but even
the neurologists say it makes as much sense as anything.
grandma'sI might not use that one, but we never got sick using my
old boards either, years ago.
I'll use it occaisionally for slicing bread stuffs. It was the only cutting board I had when we first got married so I used it for everything then. As the polypro boards came along, I bought one,then
decided to get separate ones for fruit/vegetables and meat. I gotthem
in several sizes so I don't have to grab the big ones for a smalljob.
I need new plastic ones; I just saw some gouges in the old one. Fortunately they're cheap.
be a good break.occupyingThe Princess Puss seems to agree with you. She's currently
my sewing machine, so I'm typing instead.
I'm catching up from being out of town for the week end but tryingto get ready for the picnic this week end also. Figured Fido would
I have a hard time remembering to get in here sometimes. That's what happens when you generally do three things at once.
but evenworry
about it. Guess that's why I didn't know about the use ofantibiotics
for it.
They don't do it any more. There's probably no direct link,
the neurologists say it makes as much sense as anything.
As well as a gazillion other possibilities.
one.I need new plastic ones; I just saw some gouges in the old
fruits,Fortunately they're cheap.
I know, I color code mine so I don't use the raw meats one for
veggies and other stuff. Last time we were at Olindo's (inRochester,
where I've bought a number of them), they didn't have many colors
available. I'm glad I got mine when they had more of a choice. (G)
That's whatI have a hard time remembering to get in here sometimes.
It'llhappens when you generally do three things at once.
I've had times like that, but life is slowing down for the moment.
get busy next week until mid month but then quiet down until theholiday
madness kicks in.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Ruth Haffly on 10-02-19 00:03 <=-
I was on them for acne back in the mid-1980s. It was accepted practice back then, but now ... not so much. Long termAt that point I'd outgrown the acne, our girls were too young to
antibiotics in still-maturing bodies cause all sorts of havoc.
worry about it. Guess that's why I didn't know about the use of antibiotics for it.
They don't do it any more. There's probably no direct link, but even
the neurologists say it makes as much sense as anything.
I'm catching up from being out of town for the week end but tryingThat's good--the brushing probably helps a good bit there.The Princess Puss seems to agree with you. She's currently
occupying my sewing machine, so I'm typing instead.
to get ready for the picnic this week end also. Figured Fido would
be a good break.
I have a hard time remembering to get in here sometimes. That's what happens when you generally do three things at once.
antibiotics
for it.
but evenThey don't do it any more. There's probably no direct link,
the neurologists say it makes as much sense as anything.
As well as a gazillion other possibilities.
True, but it's the most likely in this case.
one.I need new plastic ones; I just saw some gouges in the old
Fortunately they're cheap.
I know, I color code mine so I don't use the raw meats one forfruits,
veggies and other stuff. Last time we were at Olindo's (inRochester,
where I've bought a number of them), they didn't have many colors available. I'm glad I got mine when they had more of a choice. (G)
It's one of the few times shopping on line is a good idea. You can
find the colors.
That's whatI have a hard time remembering to get in here sometimes.
happens when you generally do three things at once.
I've had times like that, but life is slowing down for the moment.It'll
get busy next week until mid month but then quiet down until theholiday
madness kicks in.
Maybe. It's church sale season for me, which means I'm heading into
Busy season already.
toAt that point I'd outgrown the acne, our girls were too young
ofworry about it. Guess that's why I didn't know about the use
but evenantibiotics for it.
They don't do it any more. There's probably no direct link,
the neurologists say it makes as much sense as anything.
I had heard of the use of topical antibiotics for acne... I think
That's whatI have a hard time remembering to get in here sometimes.
take toohappens when you generally do three things at once.
You need to remember more often... (g) You are missed when you
long to get back in here....
whatAs well as a gazillion other possibilities.
True, but it's the most likely in this case.
They're supposed to be the experts so guess we'll have to go with
they say. It's a corrilation I'd never heard of before.
canIt's one of the few times shopping on line is a good idea. Youwhere I've bought a number of them), they didn't have many >
optionfind the colors.
Mine are still good for a good while yet but may consider that
when it comes to replacing them. Steve does a fair amount of online
shopping so I'd just give him the specifics, then sit back and waitfor
the package to arrive. (G)
heading intoMaybe. It's church sale season for me, which means I'm
Have toBusy season already.
We've got a busy 10 days or so, then things should settle down.
make a trip out to the Southern Supreme fruitcake place to put inour
Christmas order--will probably do that in the latter half of thismonth.
They're supposed to be the experts so guess we'll have to go withwhat
they say. It's a corrilation I'd never heard of before.
It probably isn't the usual, but mess with a teenaged immune system
and bad things happen.
of on line shopping so I'd just give him the specifics, then sit backIt's one of the few times shopping on line is a good idea. Youwhere I've bought a number of them), they didn't have many >
can find the colors. RH> >
Mine are still good for a good while yet but may consider thatoption when it comes to replacing them. Steve does a fair amount
I like when that happens, and so does my mailman. Job security.
heading intoMaybe. It's church sale season for me, which means I'm
Busy season already.
We've got a busy 10 days or so, then things should settle down.Have to
make a trip out to the Southern Supreme fruitcake place to put inour
Christmas order--will probably do that in the latter half of thismonth.
That's the good stuff, right?
systemIt probably isn't the usual, but mess with a teenaged immune
and bad things happen.
Mess with any system in a teenager and you're asking for trouble.
of on line shopping so I'd just give him the specifics, then sitback
and wait for the package to arrive. (G)security.
I like when that happens, and so does my mailman. Job
You probably keep UPS in business also. (G)
put inmake a trip out to the Southern Supreme fruitcake place to
thisour
Christmas order--will probably do that in the latter half of
companymonth.
That's the good stuff, right?
The Very good stuff! Our girls like it as much as we do. The
will ship it for us (for a fee) so we don't have to come up with abox,
pack it and trudge to the post office. Maybe Friday of next week wecan
go, got something going on every day until then.
Mess with any system in a teenager and you're asking for trouble.
Makes me wonder what else they messed up.
of on line shopping so I'd just give him the specifics, then sitback and wait for the package to arrive. (G)
security.I like when that happens, and so does my mailman. Job
You probably keep UPS in business also. (G)
Not so much; I don't ship with them unless it's the only option.
half of this month.put in our Christmas order--will probably do that in the lattermake a trip out to the Southern Supreme fruitcake place to
up with a box, pack it and trudge to the post office. Maybe Friday ofThat's the good stuff, right?
The Very good stuff! Our girls like it as much as we do. Thecompany will ship it for us (for a fee) so we don't have to come
That last part is very valuable indeed.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-10-19 00:13 <=-
At that point I'd outgrown the acne, our girls were too youngI had heard of the use of topical antibiotics for acne... I think
to worry about it. Guess that's why I didn't know about the
use of antibiotics for it.
They don't do it any more. There's probably no direct link,
but even the neurologists say it makes as much sense as
anything.
This was the pill form - one more reason for my theory.
I have a hard time remembering to get in here sometimes.You need to remember more often... (g) You are missed when you
That's what happens when you generally do three things at once.
take too long to get back in here....
I'm trying to behave myself. I was out at a Yom Kippur break-fast
service tonight, so what's my excuse the rest of the time?
trouble.Mess with any system in a teenager and you're asking for
Makes me wonder what else they messed up.
Time will tell.
option.security.I like when that happens, and so does my mailman. Job
You probably keep UPS in business also. (G)
Not so much; I don't ship with them unless it's the only
And they don't deliver much to you?
next week we can go, got something going on every day until then.going
That last part is very valuable indeed.
The something going on or them shipping orders? We're planning on
on Friday. Most of the busyness of this week is over but still havea
couple of Thursday committments so Friday is the earliest we can doit.
thinkbut even the neurologists say it makes as much sense asI had heard of the use of topical antibiotics for acne... I
anything.
parts ofThis was the pill form - one more reason for my theory.
Yup... pills are less targeted, so more likely to affect other
the body as well...Once it gets into the blood stream it can go any old where.
fastYou need to remember more often... (g) You are missed when you
take too long to get back in here....
I'm trying to behave myself. I was out at a Yom Kippur break-
withoutservice tonight, so what's my excuse the rest of the time?
Good question... I've had a good excuse, I was away for a week
any access, and when I do get back there's usually a lot ofcatching up
to do... At least I brought home with me a nice large reply packetto
maybe hold people a little while until I could get back to thenewer
message packets... ;)
trouble.Mess with any system in a teenager and you're asking for
Makes me wonder what else they messed up.
Time will tell.
Unfortunately.
security.I like when that happens, and so does my mailman. Job
You probably keep UPS in business also. (G)
option.Not so much; I don't ship with them unless it's the only
And they don't deliver much to you?
Not often. These days a lot of UPS comes "last mile", i.e. delivered
to the post office and the USPS brings it to the door.
still have a couple of Thursday committments so Friday is the earliestThe something going on or them shipping orders? We're planning ongoing on Friday. Most of the busyness of this week is over but
Them handling shipping. I send odd-sized packages on a fairly
regular basis and it's not fun.
Makes me wonder what else they messed up.
Time will tell.
Unfortunately.
Hopefully nothing major is lurking, waiting to strike.
deliveredNot often. These days a lot of UPS comes "last mile", i.e.
whatto the post office and the USPS brings it to the door.
We get deliveries from Fed Ex, UPS, USPS and Amazon--depends on
Steve has ordered. I get most of my stuff thru USPS.
toThem handling shipping. I send odd-sized packages on a fairly
regular basis and it's not fun.
Southern Supreme handles the the shipping for us--saves us having
make a trip to the post office. Also, since our gifts are going toout
of state addresses, we don't have to pay tax on them. Did have topay it
on the fruitcake, cookies and candy we got for ourselves. Made thetrip
on Friday, stopped by Wegman's on the way home to do a bit ofshopping
also.
Hopefully nothing major is lurking, waiting to strike.
One way to find out.
delivered to the post office and the USPS brings it to the door.Not often. These days a lot of UPS comes "last mile", i.e.
We get deliveries from Fed Ex, UPS, USPS and Amazon--depends onwhat Steve has ordered. I get most of my stuff thru USPS.
I only get FedEx when a shipper picks the method.
to out of state addresses, we don't have to pay tax on them. Did haveThem handling shipping. I send odd-sized packages on a fairly regular basis and it's not fun.
Southern Supreme handles the the shipping for us--saves us havingto make a trip to the post office. Also, since our gifts are going
I'd have to pay tax either way, best guess. Connecticut taxes
everything that moves and anything that doesn't. They don't tax
groceries mostly. Mostly.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 10-20-19 18:34 <=-
Yup... pills are less targeted, so more likely to affect otherbut even the neurologists say it makes as much sense asI had heard of the use of topical antibiotics for acne... I
anything.
think
This was the pill form - one more reason for my theory.
parts of the body as well...
Once it gets into the blood stream it can go any old where.
You need to remember more often... (g) You are missed when youGood question... I've had a good excuse, I was away for a week
take too long to get back in here....
I'm trying to behave myself. I was out at a Yom Kippur break-
fast service tonight, so what's my excuse the rest of the time?
without any access, and when I do get back there's usually a lot of catching up to do... At least I brought home with me a nice large
reply packet to maybe hold people a little while until I could get
back to the newer message packets... ;)
Today I was at church until about 2:30 and had to tussle with the CVS computer afterwards. Their programmers aren't too bright.
thelike. Pet food too. They're trying to tax plastic bags, but
paper bagsstores took advantage of that situation. Most switched to
ones.and charging the same price for them as the tax on the plastic
butbring reusables. :-)
Some of the stores here are talking about doing away with all bags,
forcing customers to bring their own. Lidl and Aldi charge for bags
not boxes--we usually load the buggy back up and take it out to theFoods,
truck, rebagging into our own bags out there. If we go to Whole
we bring in our bags and get a nickel back per bag. They don'tcharge
for paper bags but it's nice to get a bit of change off the total.
Some of the stores here are talking about doing away with all bags, forcing customers to bring their own. Lidl and Aldi charge for bagsbut
not boxes--we usually load the buggy back up and take it out to the truck, rebagging into our own bags out there. If we go to WholeFoods,
Folks at my regular supermarket call it "rolling Costco style" when
you forget your bags and pile everything back in the buggy/carriage
and put it in bags/boxes out in your car.
we bring in our bags and get a nickel back per bag. They don'tcharge
for paper bags but it's nice to get a bit of change off the total.
Whole Foods used to do that; I'm not sure if they still do.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-02-19 20:37 <=-
Which is exactly why Richard isn't keen on pills for some things...This was the pill form - one more reason for my theory.Yup... pills are less targeted, so more likely to affect other
parts of the body as well...
Once it gets into the blood stream it can go any old where.
With good reason.
Today I was at church until about 2:30 and had to tussle with theOr don't understand what is being asked of them.....
CVS computer afterwards. Their programmers aren't too bright.
Kind of like my internet service provider, and I use the term loosely. I'm down again. This time they may be out on their kiesters unless
major kiester is kissed. I've had enough of their shenanigans.
Foods,when
Folks at my regular supermarket call it "rolling Costco style"
buggy/carriageyou forget your bags and pile everything back in the
and put it in bags/boxes out in your car.
It's easier sometimes, especially when the bagging counter is busy.
timeWhole Foods used to do that; I'm not sure if they still do.
Whole Foods still does it as of spring; I think that was the last
we were there. We usually bring in several bags, even if only a fewwe're
items are on the list as we generally pick up several "as long as
in here" things. (G)
bright.CVS computer afterwards. Their programmers aren't too
loosely.Or don't understand what is being asked of them.....
Kind of like my internet service provider, and I use the term
unlessI'm down again. This time they may be out on their kiesters
shenanigans.major kiester is kissed. I've had enough of their
Do they have any extenuating circumstances... or is it theirbusiness as
usual....?
buggy/carriage and put it in bags/boxes out in your car.you forget your bags and pile everything back in the
It's easier sometimes, especially when the bagging counter is busy.
Bagging counter? I've never been in a Costco; I guess they must have
places for you to bag things up. Do they make you scan your own
groceries too?
Whole Foods used to do that; I'm not sure if they still do.
Whole Foods still does it as of spring; I think that was the lasttime
we were there. We usually bring in several bags, even if only a few items are on the list as we generally pick up several "as long aswe're
in here" things. (G)
I never bring mine back there; they all get reused elsewhere early
and often.
Quoting Ruth Hanschka to Nancy Backus on 11-13-19 23:51 <=-
Do they have any extenuating circumstances... or is it theirCVS computer afterwards. Their programmers aren't tooOr don't understand what is being asked of them.....
bright.
Kind of like my internet service provider, and I use the term
loosely. I'm down again. This time they may be out on their
kiesters unless major kiester is kissed. I've had enough of
their shenanigans.
business as usual....?
It seems to be business as usual. Their upper management doesn't
seem very bright.
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