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12-4-25, 8:02am
It definitely takes us a little longer to get going on some things than others!
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12-3-25, 8:22am
Our fair is coming up on 12/6, so we spent a great deal of time yesterday sorting, organizing and pricing pottery, as well as gathering supplies like...
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12-3-25, 8:18am
I believe my lace curtains are coming from Scotland. I had looked at so many lace curtains online that my head was spinning. When I finally found...
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11-30-25, 7:41am
Tybee: It's been almost 2 years since we "moved in" to our new kitchen, and I know there are things we put into cabinets that have not seen the light...
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11-30-25, 7:25am
That's really nice, Catherine. It seems like the best of both worlds that you still can visit and enjoy your old home. Even when you aren't there,...
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11-29-25, 7:34am
It's definitely time to declutter the wreath if it's making your cat sick!
Sis and I took 7 large bags of winter clothing from Mom's house on...
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11-28-25, 7:39am
I've seen a lot of cute gnomes made at Clay School. I think I'll try my hand at some in the near future.
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11-28-25, 7:31am
We have ashes of 5 cats buried here and there in the garden, as well as 2 of my sister's cats, but Oggie's little urn is in the living room. He's...
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11-28-25, 7:25am
That's nice Catherine, since you are essentially buying experiences rather than stuff.
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11-28-25, 7:18am
Nice, Patti!
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11-27-25, 7:31am
Klunick: That sounds like there is definitely some dementia involved. The laundry reminds me of some of my mother's behaviors, but the dog incident...
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11-27-25, 7:27am
I can see where that is probably true. I have often thought that automotive care and maintenance would be a great skill set to have, but more on the...
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11-27-25, 7:25am
Very nice, Klunick. I see that not all gnomes have been banished!
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11-27-25, 7:21am
I still make a point of not doing any retail shopping on Black Friday in honor of Jdimytai Damour, who was trampled to death at a Walmart in NY in...
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11-26-25, 7:54am
I think it's funny that I was anti boy scouts because of their former lack of inclusiveness, and now Hegseth disapproves of them due to their...
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11-26-25, 7:38am
I would be game. I participated in something similar a few years ago through some type of FB platform, with a FB group I belong to. It was weird...
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11-25-25, 8:08am
Well stains usually can be vanquished, especially if treated early. If you let them set for several years it becomes more challenging.
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11-25-25, 7:59am
With all due respect, I think I'll stick with Catherine's movie recommendations. ;)
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11-25-25, 7:57am
Nice, sounds like you've done a good job finding the right people to appreciate your equipment and its value.
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11-25-25, 7:56am
My Mom hired a guy for years to do her gutters. Now I hire him on her behalf, and last year was the first year I asked him to put my house on the...
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11-24-25, 9:35am
Catherine: We watched Operation Finale last night and enjoyed it, very suspenseful, although a bit confusing at times. Thanks for the recommendation.
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11-24-25, 9:34am
Mom is allergic to wool, so none of those I'm afraid. She was all about cotton or fleece.
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11-24-25, 7:46am
Good point, Iris. I think I felt bad because the sweaters were both quite nice, one of them really nice and showing little wear, because Mom always...
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11-23-25, 7:12am
That sounds like a good combo of ingredients!
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11-22-25, 11:48am
Thanks, Tybee!
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11-22-25, 9:51am
Our most recent gas fill-up was $2.94/gallon.
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11-22-25, 8:51am
Mom is at the stage where she is only wearing PJs or sweats, so I culled a bag of nice winter sweaters and scarves to be donated. I'm planning to do...
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11-22-25, 8:36am
Wow Rogar, that's a lot for one person, especially with no meat. I don't think you are buying pet food either, right?
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11-21-25, 7:17am
Frugal-one: Of course, the book was the best of the three experiences.
IL: If you are haunted, surely you must buy it. See how freely I can spend...
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11-20-25, 7:41am
Dishwasher and microwave safe, but not cat-proof.
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11-20-25, 7:40am
IL: I am relieved to hear about Santa! Count me as another fan of that green and white plaid.
I don't think we've seen enough pictures of the...
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11-20-25, 7:37am
Operation Finale sounds good, and like something DH would watch with me. I like it when we can occasionally share a movie, and you are right that...
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11-20-25, 7:30am
Wow, that's a pretty amazing score on the cod!
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11-19-25, 7:19am
Thanks, Rogar. I'll keep them in mind for the future.
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11-19-25, 7:14am
Very nice, IL, as long as you can assure us that Santa's picture doesn't hang on the wall year-round!
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11-18-25, 8:18am
Rogar: Were you able to keep the same phone number? I am leaning towards switching providers the next time we have to upgrade our phones, but at...
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11-17-25, 7:35am
I emailed London Lace with measurements to request a quote for my curtains.
I finally played around with the watercolors a bit. DH had broken a...
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11-16-25, 7:25am
Wow Kay, that bag is wonderful!
What else do you do to the leaves besides press them?
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11-15-25, 8:51am
The new Frankenstein movie on Netflix is absolutely magnificent (with the caveat that it is also quite gory)! Now I have to read the book again,...
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11-15-25, 8:43am
It sounds like you are making good progress, Hana. I have a quilt related story. There was recently a quilt show at our local senior center. I...
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11-14-25, 7:46am
It's shellfish that I love most of all, although I do also enjoy fish that swim. DH has been making The Frugal Girl's fish cakes for years. He...
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11-13-25, 7:33am
It took us a long time to get salmon right. We've finally discovered that coating it with either Trader Joe's Toasted Sesame dressing, or Stonewall...
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11-13-25, 7:27am
Happy Anniversary, Alan and Teri!
Sweetana: We really like Japanese food too. Sounds like Alaska would be a good dining destination, although I...
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11-10-25, 7:28am
Nice, IL. I definitely prefer the natural decor. From my small suburban yard, I can often pull something nice together from our holly, boxwood, and...
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11-9-25, 12:16pm
The teddy bear thing is weirder than weird! And to think that DH is sometimes annoyed by my decorative pillows - of which I have very few, I might...
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11-9-25, 12:05pm
Sweetana: Did you like the food? You listed it 3 times so it must have been amazing! ;)
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11-9-25, 12:01pm
Thanks, Rogar. I think I'll add the novel to my list.
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11-9-25, 8:08am
That sounds like my idea of a good time! Is NOS4a2 a series and this a particular episode?
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11-9-25, 7:57am
In my book, Xmas music is the antithesis of "customer friendly." :devil:
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11-9-25, 7:54am
That's great, Catherine, and a warm welcome to the club! I'm a big fan of the collapsible kitchen products. We have a funnel and a pour-over that...
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11-9-25, 7:50am
Yesterday was a beautiful fall day, and we had a big push to get the last of our plants and bulbs planted in the Lynn Woods Rose Garden. Everyone in...
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11-9-25, 7:40am
As far as outdoor decor goes, I only do a wreath, and occasionally a pot or something with real greens and pinecones, etc.
There isn't much in the...
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11-8-25, 7:51am
Rogar: I liked The Hunter. I think French's work really stands out in the mystery genre as being of higher literary quality than most.
The...
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11-8-25, 7:44am
Yuck, looks like my idea of a hellscape. Was there Xmas music too?
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11-8-25, 7:40am
It's great that you are able to use your creative abilities in a way that is not punishing to your body.
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11-8-25, 7:39am
We have a Philips electric toothbrush that came with a plug-in charger. Our bathroom is tinier than tiny, but the toothbrush only needs to be...
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11-6-25, 7:14am
Glad to hear it, SQ!
Wow, Frugal-one, that's a lot of $$!
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11-5-25, 7:25am
When we come home with groceries, we've learned to put away the bread immediately before Raymond gets his paws on it.
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