Advice

[Frieda]

here's some advice

remove hidden tampons from the pockets of your jeans before putting them in the washing machine.

[lukkucairi]

^ hm - I've found that the OB type of tampon can take a washing and drying cycle and come out without visible change - must be the shrink-wrap.

of course I've always thrown them out afterward anyway :p

[Frieda]

^tampax has a paper wrapper :rolleyes:

and ew! :eek: :D

[Frieda]

please help

i have a party from work this saturday and the theme is FANTASY

wtf should i wear?? :confused:

[funkytuba]

http://www.jeanyveslemoigne.com/

[Brynn]

I agree - you can't beat the homeless unicorn. that get's my vote. Everyone else will be in something with wings.

[Frieda]

thanks for the unicorn advice, i rocked! only thng was that people kept putting condoms on it.

i got my picture taken with hobbits AND gandalf, its just so friggin awesome! i bet theyre off to isengard now.

[trisherina]

How to Find a Decent Online Florist

All the funeral wreaths and arrangements should be about the same price.

(none of the "there's always someone who'll pay the premium for the premium" at this time)

[Brynn]

I tend to have the best luck calling florists in the city that the funeral is in and speaking personally to business owners, asking them what they have fresh, when do they deliver, etc. and exactly what can they do for me in my price range. They will usually take a credit card over the phone and I feel better than going through an online florist. Less likely to price gouge, too.
You can google "Yelp" and get reviews of the local florists before you call.

[trisherina]

I don't need a florist (http://www.zefrank.com/bulletin_new/showpost.php?p=355806&postcount=1).

[MoJoRiSin]

^ :p wow is mom upside down

if you don't need a florist then either you are a *linguist or.....


fill in the blank : )

*should i have written "weirdo"?:confused:

[YsaPur EsChomuw]

"Zip your coat", she said
"You are too cold and distant",
I am getting carpel tunnel

i haiku for you

No, you should've counted the syllables more carefully.

One syllable for each of your finger on your left hand plus one for your thumb.

[MoJoRiSin]

^ eeks mo is clueless !! ~"~

i will edit

just a sec

[trisherina]

Okay, I am making a cheese fondue for Easter, with chocolate fondue for dessert. Dipped in the cheese will be bread cubes -- some wrapped in capicolla and some not -- and bread sticks. I have too many cheeses though, and I know you're supposed to stick to no more than three for fondue. So someone tell me which three to use, please:

- cheddar (nothing fancy, just a medium)
- mozarella (not buffalo, sorry)
- Swiss
- Monterey Jack
- Havarti
- Jarlsberg

I would love to use the last four, but I'm afraid the fondue police will knock at my door. :o

[Frieda]

cheddar, swiss & monterey jack

[Jack Flanders]

^ I agree. With my fondue I put some room temperature beer in with the cheese. It's very yummy! Just a thought.

[trisherina]

There are children invited who are sensitive to the taste of wine in food, so I was thinking of this (http://www.metro.ca/recette/183.en.html) recipe, more or less. If they don't like the taste of the beer, well, there's always the chocolate.

[Frieda]

i always put white wine in it to sweeten it a bit, and croutons from the oven, baked in garlic butter.. mmmMMMmmmm:)

[Frieda]

ok save me a seat at the dinner table trish, i`m coming over :p

[Jack Flanders]

think I'm gonna hafta make me some fondue this week!!! :D

[trisherina]

Well chosen, Frieda. :D

[Frieda]

yay! :D

[lukkucairi]

should I use the rebar tie wire, or should I use the old guitar strings?

[Stephi_B]

guitar strings!

[Marcus Bales]

piano wire has always worked for me. you cut off two sections of broomstick, about 8 inches long each, twist the ends of a 35-4o inch long piece of piano wire one to each stick and snap.

oh are we talking about the same thing?

[Frieda]

this sewing machine, Brother LS2125

http://www.wehkamp.nl/Winkelen/KenmerkAdviseurArtikel.aspx?CC=C06&SC=U0A&KAC=UA1&ArtikelNummer=780370&MK=17005&SM=5#reviews_ratings

is it any good? :confused: it's pretty cheap, usually cheap is crap..

[lukkucairi]

^ I don't know, but Brother isn't a horribly bad name, at least in my experience

what are you trying to sew? it's probably OK for most applications. if you sew a lot I'd invest in a more industrial-strength machine.

I have a Kenmore, and it works fine for most stuff, though it tends to skip stitches in the zigzag mode on slippery cloth - it was about the same price as the Brother - and I sew a lot :p

[Frieda]

^regular fabrics, nothing too thin or too heavy like silk or leather or denim.. that's way out of my league. just fumbling around with sewing fabrics on handbags & keychains and stuff to clip in my hair. i've only used a sewing machine three times so far!

i would like to learn how to sew my own clothing though, that would solve the broccoli arse problem in a different way than dieting :p

what do you use it for? clothing and such? or for the LED stuff & other random acts of creativity?

[trisherina]

I don't care what kind of sewing machine you get, though I personally like Pfaff. You could buy me one if you like! And then get whatever you like for yourself. But first read about the differences in AC and DC motors in sewing machines, and decide which type you'd rather have. You'll be glad you did. :) And post a photo of your first project!

[Frieda]

^:D i'd buy you a million pfaffs if i could! i googled this AC/DC stuff and came to the conclusion that in my price segment i don't really have a choice.. even the 2nd hand stuff starts at 200 euros! so maybe when i get the hang of it and i buy my next machine for totally professional sewing *cough* it'll be good one and i can finally make that red & white polkadot raincoat that i've always wanted :p

[brightpearl]

^I have a Kenmore, too, and it works well enough. I've even used it for denim. Works fine with a strong needle and a slow pace.

I'm certain you can learn to make clothing. Start with an unlined skirt...they're super easy.

[Frieda]

well, i made my first little bag with lining and straps just for trying it out and the stitching looks like a million assholes :rolleyes: :D

but hey, at least it's bag-shaped and i understand the concept of boxing the corners and hiding the straps between the lining and the cover. the sewing machine & i just don't get along just yet with all those layers of fabric.. they go everywhere, i'm sure there's a trick to it but i haven't figured that one out yet.

i'm going to try and make another!

[Frieda]

here is a really crappy mobile phone pic:

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/3729/imag0080k.jpg

[lukkucairi]

^ yay for the million arseholes bag :D

mainly I sew costuming stuff - like now we're making the glowing tutus - (and I love the audio in this clip)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0iwzN7g_SY

they're great and they take hardly any sewing at all - (if you wanna I'll post how to make one) - but I have also used the Kenmore to sew a fitted rain tarp cover for this thing:

http://jellyfish12000.com/Pictures.html

so your Brother would probably do a lot more weird stuff if you asked it to :D

post pictures of your next bag!

[zero]

well, i made my first little bag with lining and straps here is a really crappy mobile phone pic:

http://img404.imageshack.us/img404/3729/imag0080k.jpg


for MOI!? a NEW NOSEBAG!? o thank you SO MUCH frieda!! i find nosebags so very convenient. i mean who can be be arsed with all that tiring and neck-straining leaning down to reach troughs/the ground, etc?? NOT ME! i know i shouldnie look a gift horse in the mouth (lol!) but i'm not sure the colour scheme is really me. o well, i suppose it's better than this dowdy old thing i've been using for yonks.

http://www.cowboyshowcase.com/images/personalgear/morral.jpg



i'm going to try and make another!

:eek: no! really, one's enough!! one'll be fine, honestly!

[Frieda]

^oh, no.. this one is more the size of.., um, a carrot warmer :o

[zero]

carrots you say now? o you're too kind!


http://www.myhorse.com/assets/Health/Natural-Holistic/asset_upload_file771_5193.jpg


beats me that anyone can be arsed to warm them in a bag though - i say just GIVE 'EM HERE!

[Brynn]

this is useful - the rule of "Yes, And"

how not to shut down a comedy scene (http://www.ehow.com/video_4436847_how-not-shut-down-comedy.html)

[brightpearl]

http://g-ecx.images-amazon.com/images/G/01/ciu/99/af/c941b2c008a05e47697c6010.L._AA240_.jpg

[brightpearl]

My 8 yr old son wants me to take him to see Terminator 4. Anyone seen it? How distrubbing is it?

He did fine with Iron Man and Transformers, and that was a year ago...

[lukkucairi]

it's PG-13, not as terrifying as the first three Terminators

in terms of sheer adrenaline, it's a hell of a ride for an 8 year old, but depending on his constitution it won't necessarily give him nightmares - that sense of terminators as completely unstoppable (the part that would have given me nightmares at that age) is dismantled in the first scenes, though there's a fair amount of death and destruction. the huge robotic human-catchers are damn pretty scary, but if he loves stuff being blown up, he'll love watching this flick. I'd grade it a level scarier than Transformers but not anywhere as scary as any of the Alien franchise.

one of the scariest-looking guys in the movie is a good guy.

up to you, Pearly - I know you'll choose wisely :)

oh, and if you go see Up, take some kleenex - it's a tear-jerker!

[Frieda]

i would like some advice in the language department--

in the english language, what is the difference between


purpose
goal
objective


? :confused: ?

we only have one word for all 3 of them in dutch so i keep getting confused..

[Odbe]

A purpose can be something that motivates you to do something, like if your purpose in life is making people happy, or it can be something definite you want to do, like the purpose of this expedition is to track down and destroy the source of that horrible rotting smell at the bottom of the fridge, but drinking milk straight from the carton is not on - that's not the purpose of going to the kitchen, AND it's gross.

A goal is more informal, and it suggests something you're working towards and you're going to get, like some people's goal is to lose a certain amount of fat, except that isn't always one they get because chocolate tends to give a quicker happy.

Objective is more formal, it's an end-point like a goal except it sounds like you're a secret agent on a top secret mission, the objective of which is to obtain a clean fridge by whatever means necessary.

[brightpearl]

^Yeah, as Odbe points out, the difference can be largely degree of formality.

I would say they vary in broadness/range, too...purpose is the most broad, long-term, like a purpose in life as O and other people often phrase it. An objective would normally be short-term and very well-defined, as for a single, specific event. Goal is in the middle -- it's kind of a generic term. You could always use that one.

It's a small difference in most cases, though. Often you can use them interchangeably and a native speaker wouldn't question it.

[Marcus Bales]

And another thing: because there are nuances of meaning among the words, native speakers, particularly in this postmodern time of high irony content, deploy the words ironically. An example would be Odbe's "the purpose of this expedition is to track down and destroy the source of that horrible rotting smell at the bottom of the fridge", where the word "expedition" is used ironically, in the broadest sense of irony, to give a spurious but amusing weight to the notion of cleaning the refrigerator.

Similarly, one might say that the purposes of goals are to set objectives.

[trisherina]

a goal is what you need to get done
an objective is that thing you want to achieve
a purpose is what you want to be remembered for when you die

I know a bit of what type of nerd you are, Frieda, so I am guessing that the definitions you would find of these things in a good project management book would make the most sense to you. :)

[Hyakujo's Fox]

Goal and objective mean the same, but goal is old english while objective is from latin. This means objective carries with it a certain intellectual overtone making it suitable for situations where you feel there is a strong need to reassure others and perhaps yourself that you have some idea what you're doing i.e. planning a war, running a large business.

[trisherina]

^^but he's not bitter

[Frieda]

thanks guys :)

still sounds complicated, actually. it`s it a boring book on IT-processes. each process has a purpose, a goal and objectives and if i dont understand them correctly i might file them in the wrong department in my head and fail the test next week :eek:

could it be, that a purpose is what you want to achieve, a goal is what you want to get in a specific context, and an objective is a clearly defined way to get what you want?

[Frieda]

oops sorry, didnt see you guys had already replied.. i think im going to put this one on hold for a bit because those marbles in my head are making so much noisee from all this thinking.. im going to try again tomorrow :)

[Hyakujo's Fox]

thanks guys :)

still sounds complicated, actually. it`s it a boring book on IT-processes. each process has a purpose, a goal and objectives and if i dont understand them correctly i might file them in the wrong department in my head and fail the test next week :eek:

could it be, that a purpose is what you want to achieve, a goal is what you want to get in a specific context, and an objective is a clearly defined way to get what you want?

hmm, yes I see on the net people forming a kind of heirarchy like this guy http://vagrasala.wordpress.com/2009/01/26/purpose-goal-and-objective/

I woudn't assume these distinctions genuinely reflect actual english usage.

[zero]

what is the difference between

purpose
goal
objective



purposes, goals and objectives are for cissies!


disregard & just continue stumbling towards the light at the end of the tunnel

[Frieda]

^well mr zero, this stuff is about building tunnels for other people to stumble through :eek:


^^yeah exactly that, ITIL v3 sucks big blue monkey balls. so the definitions stated in the ITIL books don't make sense in english?? good, i thought it was just me.. do you work with ITIL too in the australialialains?

[Anna]

"purposes - why are you doing this? objectives - how are you going to get there? goals - what's the final outcome? beginning middle and end." -cissies

[Brynn]

If I haven't showered or washed my hair in four days, should I bother getting dressed today? Or even get out of bed? What about eating?

[Stephi_B]

^You sick or something? (If then get better soon!!!!!)
To your questions: drinking is fine! while these other things are rather optional :)

[Hyakujo's Fox]

^^yeah exactly that, ITIL v3 sucks big blue monkey balls. so the definitions stated in the ITIL books don't make sense in english?? good, i thought it was just me.. do you work with ITIL too in the australialialains?

nah, I don't use it. but anything to do with IT usually involves a lot of word borrowing/abuse.

[Frieda]

i need advice on the location of the mighty fine recipes thread-- where is it? :confused:

[trisherina]

Do you mean this (http://www.zefrank.com/bulletin_new/showthread.php?t=1765&highlight=recipe+thread!) thread?

[Jack Flanders]

or recipes STAT

[Frieda]

^^ thanky

how the hell did that get lost in the search?? anyway, i'm going to post some tomato goodness soon!

[Frieda]

i require advice on a good bluetooth headset for my mobile phone--

does anybody own a good one?? :confused:

[lukkucairi]

http://www.mydigitallife.info/wp-content/uploads/2007/11/motorola-bluetooth-headsets-h680-h375.jpg

I have the one on the left - it works fine, but it's so small I lost it somewhere and I can't find it :p

[Frieda]

does that thing go over your ear? and can you pair it to different phones simultaneously?

looks nice and small! :)

[Frieda]

always wear an apron when handling gorgonzola cheese.

[YsaPur EsChomuw]

^ this wonderful piece of advice surely ignites my imagination...

[Frieda]

i'm a sloppy cook with poor hand/eye coordination. and gorgonzola reeks and leaves stains... and still reeks after laundry day. ew. :eek: :rolleyes:

[YsaPur EsChomuw]

i'm a sloppy cook with poor hand/eye coordination. and gorgonzola reeks and leaves stains... and still reeks after laundry day. ew. :eek: :rolleyes:

Oh, sorry.:(
Um, maybe letting it soak for another day will help getting rid of the smell...

Ah, and:
Frieda has exceeded their stored private messages quota and can not accept further messages until they clear some space.

[Brynn]

Dairy stains are tough though. If a baby spits up on my white shirt, I might as well throw it away if I can't rinse it immediately.

Please to keep me posted on developments!

[Frieda]

if you want to be able to burp really REALLY loud, drink some mint tea.

[YsaPur EsChomuw]

I often drink mint tea after heavy meals (it's supposed to help to digest food) but haven't experienced this phenomenon. I'll practice next time, though! :D

[Frieda]

someone tell me how to get my adrenal glands back in business after months of steroid use.. everything hurts!

[zero]

give your adrenal glands a rub


i clearly remember reading on the wikipiediedias that seized up adrenal glands can be 'rub-started'

[MoJoRiSin]

homeopathy
inversions (yoga)

Many many people have claimed the Bikram yoga
practiced over a perios of at least several months can
make asthma go into permanent remission ??
but mo definitely can't vouch for it (the Bikram yoga)
though

keyword testimonials

btw does everyone here think i am slightly autistic?

[zero]

btw does everyone here think i am slightly autistic?

what gives you that idea?

[MoJoRiSin]

http://www.theonion.com/content/video/how_to_put_the_spark_back_into

[Frieda]

please help.. which color??

clicky (http://picasaweb.google.com/freakypirate/A1?authkey=Gv1sRgCLTUlID634-sIA&feat=directlink)

[Jack Flanders]

number 3, definitely! cool lookin' car btw!! ENVIOUS!! :o

[ironicgoose]

I agree, number 3!

God I love rhyming

Liam

[YsaPur EsChomuw]

i can only repeat myself: burgundy red

[Coffee]

I see a red car and I want to paint it black.

[trisherina]

I always just get whatever colour they have, sorry. :p

[Frieda]

theme announced for annual new years/end of january office praty: superheroes.

wtf should i wear?? i have too much broccoli butt going on to pull off a proper catwoman and i dont want to be superwoman #400 either.. any good ideas?? :confused: :confused:

[brightpearl]

Aww, I bet your broccoli butt is lovely. :)

But if you must cover it up, there's always a cape! And Wonder Woman and Bat Girl costumes sometimes have a skirt.

You could always go a different way and be Sailor Moon...
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_FyyDp761rNw/SvbYEdeUATI/AAAAAAAACAk/yPG6rBZRJEQ/s400/sailor_moon_costume_manila_philippines.jpg

[brightpearl]

Storm or Rogue from X-Men?
http://www.canmag.com/images/front/xmen/promo2-storm.jpg

or OH, just get khakis and be a ghostbuster!!
http://www.projectparty.net/upload/files/1/Halloween2006/DSCF1327.JPG

[Brynn]

My personal favorite is "The Bowler" from "Mystery Men"
http://www.freewebs.com/moviemystery/bowler.jpg

[Hyakujo's Fox]

Is it proper etiquette in the modern office environment to send someone an e-mail asking if they are a real person or one of those do not reply mail servers?

[Marcus Bales]

Thank you for asking, Mr H 'S Fox. It's always good to hear from you. Your questions are interesting and to the point.

Proper etiquette inheres in correctly contextualizing the situation, as you know. I'm sure your insights will prove to be the right ones.

Thank you again for asking!

[Frieda]

don't fry eggs in a wok.

[Frieda]

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/f/fa/NewBritainUnderwearWashingDirections.jpg/366px-NewBritainUnderwearWashingDirections.jpg

[MoJoRiSin]

^ :D
"sweetheart what have you been doing all day"
"oh nothing really"

[Jack Flanders]

^^ I'm working on that self-hanging laundry machine for you!! (and for me!!)

[Hyakujo's Fox]

At what age can a man start wearing braces in public?

[YsaPur EsChomuw]

at any age he stops caring about what others think

[Frieda]

Don't be a drag, just be a queen!

[Frieda]

Does anybody know how to clean denim dye off a fake leather chair? water & soap don't seem to do much so far :(

[zero]

read my lips

[Coffee]

Frieda, dye, by it's nature, (especially if it has already dried) will not want to come out without severe chemical treatment, which will no doubt discolor the faux leather regardless.

Advice:
Have u considered a denim blue fake leather chair?

[Frieda]

it's from a pair of jeans.. i can try and sit/rub the denim dye with my sweaty arse onto all my chairs of course, but honestly i prefer my chairs red :(

[Coffee]

^This of course begs the question...has your sweaty arse turned blue too? :o

[Frieda]

No coffee :rolleyes:

[12"razormix]

denim dye off a fake leather chair

try hairspray - it works with marker stains, i don't know about dye
( spray the stain until wet and then wipe it off )

[Frieda]

^still don't dare to try hairspray on my chair :eek:

[Frieda]

need more advice:

i'm looking for a laptop trolley thing to save my neck, but all trolleys are black and manly and, well, plain ugly. does anybody know a brand that sells good and fancy trolleys? or any personal experience with one of those things?

it's mainly for work-home travel, overnight stuff stowing areas aren't really necessary. it'd need to fit a 15.4" laptop, power cord, mouse, small folder for paperwork, umbrella, small water bottle and preferably also the wallet/purse/regular stuff.

thanks :)

[Hyakujo's Fox]

trolley?

crumpler (http://www.crumpler.eu/index.cfm?seite=laptop&sprache=EN) have stuff

[Frieda]

yeah with wheels.. and there's many cool bags out there from crumpler but again no wheels :(

all they sell here is things like this:

http://www.samsonite.nl/x-blade-laptoptas-op-wielen-zwart-43-9-cm-17-3inch/produkt-nl.htm?or=3057315551

[Hyakujo's Fox]

oh one of those, no dunno

[Frieda]

is this brand any good?

http://www.mckleinusa.com/wseries.html

they look decent for a friggin trolley

wish the dollar would be a bit lower though, not a good price :(

[MoJoRiSin]

ok then here::

http://www.briefcase.com/SearchResults.asp?Search=9649

not sure about the quality of this brand
however something made by them looks very well made
when viewed on ebay :)
((are those wheels the flight attendants used to use too dorky?)) i did buy my daughter a rolling backpack when she was in second grade but she only used it once because all the sixth graders kicked it as they were trying to leave school in a hurry.... I would gladly send you that if you want... ox L, Mo :)

[Coffee]

nice rolling bag...70 bucks (http://www.ebags.com/product/earth-axxessories/giraffe-trolley-bag/210292?productid=10125779&sourceID=GOOGFEED&couponid=40959822&CAWELAID=753274150)

[Frieda]

^ooh! also nice giraffe print!

i like those mcKleins because they're detachable from the frame, so if you carry it you don't get your pants all dirty from the wheels banging into your legs. and they have cool colors, too.

the $156 from Mo's site seems a pretty good deal, that would come down to about 185 euros including international shipping and customs & sales tax for NL. the ugly black ones cost approx 150-175 euros here so for a bit more i can keep my sense of fashion.

has anybody ever ordered from that store?

[Frieda]

New advice please :)

Should i study fytotherapy & herbalism or acting? Exactly how far does one have to return to their roots to stay sane? How does this returning and reconnecting business work?? :confused:

[brightpearl]

Would it be possible for you to try both?

[Frieda]

that would become a problem money-wise. i can pump all my savings into it but i won't be able to do either one for a second year. i don't think i can generate enough money with my physical restrictions and current job in mind.

[brightpearl]

Okay. It would be good for you to have enough money to pursue something if you decide it's for you...

Is there a way you can experiment a bit with one or both of them for free before deciding? Maybe call a local herbalist and ask if you can shadow them for a couple of days, or audition for a small community theater before taking classes? They are also often looking for volunteer crew members, and that can be a good way to see what things at a theater are really like, even if your intention is to act eventually.

If you are looking to do this as a replacement for your current job, herbalist would seem more likely to result in income. :) If you're just looking for a hobby, something to make you feel connected with yourself, then do the one you love the most.

I will say you seem to be a good people helper. But does it fill you up or drain you, especially when you're trying to help someone who can't be helped? Theater might be more likely to fill you up if not being able to make people 100% well is difficult for you.

Reconnecting can be a long process. Don't be surprised if things you think will help, don't. In this case, think more about your own self. You should do what works for *you*, and then the benefit will extend to everyone.

[Frieda]

the herbalist thing seems to be what i should have been doing all my life, the acting what i would like to do as a hobby. it's weird.

eventually it would be nice to generate money or some other form of income, because my current job is only something i'm only good at when i'm angry. and i'd like to live my life without ulcers and herniated discs and with a steady cash flow, if possible.

letting go remains an issue with my relatives (like my mother and her ass kicking cancer meds depression) or others where i'm emotionally dependent on. what makes it easier with other people is that i don't really experience it as helping, i just do what needs to be done, and sometimes that's nothing.

so my mind loves the acting and my heart loves the herbs :) WEED joke here]

i've sent several inquiries for workshops in both areas, so i'll see what comes out of it :)

thanks :):) *hugs*

[Frieda]

^ooh! also nice giraffe print!

i like those mcKleins because they're detachable from the frame, so if you carry it you don't get your pants all dirty from the wheels banging into your legs. and they have cool colors, too.

the $156 from Mo's site seems a pretty good deal, that would come down to about 185 euros including international shipping and customs & sales tax for NL. the ugly black ones cost approx 150-175 euros here so for a bit more i can keep my sense of fashion.

has anybody ever ordered from that store?

closing the loop on my previous advice request:
this briefcase.com store delivers, dutch postal services did too, eventually (just about 2 weeks late). i got a baby blue mcklein laptop bag and it's awesome.

http://www.mckleinusa.com/images/wseries/rollover/94368-6l.jpg

oh, and it's much brighter blue than on the image, i'm very glad i didn't get the orange one :o

[brightpearl]

the herbalist thing seems to be what i should have been doing all my life, the acting what i would like to do as a hobby. it's weird.


Nah. Sounds right from what I know of you. Maybe you should have that way as your tentative plan...and then be prepared to be flexible. :)

Keep us posted!

[Frieda]

which way as my tentative plan, the herbs or the theatre?

[brightpearl]

Herbalist as life's work, theater as hobby. :)

[Frieda]

sofa (linen) & ketchup.

please help.

[brightpearl]

OxyClean is good stuff...

[Coffee]

Plastic sofa cover, or larger napkin. :-P

[Frieda]

what am i doing wrong when cupcakes come out of the oven soft and cupcakey, but turn into rocks the next day?

[Hyakujo's Fox]

ah yes, I think I've heard of this kind of thing before. where you may be going wrong is in not eating the entire batch of cupcakes on the day they're baked. :)

[brightpearl]

If you're using a mix or a recipe that works well in other ovens, maybe your oven is too hot or has a hot spot. Turn it down a bit and see what happens. If it's convection, try turning the fan either off or on -- the air circulating can cause dryness, but it can also prevent hot spots. Paper muffin liners can help, too.

If you're not sure of the recipe, try one with more oil, or replace some of the oil with mashed bananas or pumpkin, and cover them as soon as they've cooled just a little bit.

[Frieda]

Tee hee :D muffin liners :D

It's cupcakes mix from a pack, so good recipe and no oil. I'll do some experiments with the oven temperature. Thanks! :):)

[YsaPur EsChomuw]

what's the english word for http://www.kankan.sk/content/articles/1436/article-romanticke-balerinky.jpg this type of shoe?

[Frieda]

flats, subcategory ballerinas

or ballerinas, filed under flats

i don't think there's a name for the floral pattern ;)

[YsaPur EsChomuw]

Thankie. :)

It was 'ballerinas' I was after.

[Frieda]

what should i buy my dad for xmas? :confused: :confused:

[YsaPur EsChomuw]

- a pipe?
- a CD with really good music?
- chocolates or biscuits?
- alcohol?
- flashing reindeer antlers?
- massage coupons?
- a book about the Assyrian Empire? (with photographs)
- or you can make a calendar with photos of you and him when you were young and for each month/photo write down something that you did together and was cool and you still treasure as a memory of the time gone by

[Frieda]

^:D assyrian empire :D

i'm going for chocolates, cookies, espresso coffee and winter window screen wash for the car.

thanky! :)

[MoJoRiSin]

i am going to attempt to
make (build?)
a homemade lamp
with my daughter
so far, i have found a couple of ok ideas
but i need advice and better ideas
perhaps....
thanks in advance,
Yours truly,
Mo :)

here is one idea (http://houston.culturemap.com/newsdetail/10-06-11-bright-idea-how-to-make-a-cool-industrial-pipe-lamp-yourself-and-save-hundreds-in-the-process/)

however, we are really thinking of making a simple
table lamp first....
any ideas would be very helpful

[Frieda]

a teacup lamp! (http://www.das-rote-paket.de/en/products_shop_area/detail/12-0-150.pendant_teelicht.html)

or crochet, hours of fun

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_zdW1Ov8W4Lk/S_jh3TXT53I/AAAAAAAACKE/J5xr1t585Pk/s1600/rianrae.jpg

[Coffee]

Old LP Jellyfish lamp. (http://www.instructables.com/id/LP-RecordJellyfish-Lamp/)
http://www.instructables.com/image/FWC371PGSYEPPQO/LP-RecordJellyfish-Lamp.jpg

Or any of these options...love this site for DIY projects :) (http://www.instructables.com/tag/type-id/category-living/channel-lamps/)

[MoJoRiSin]

^thanks you guys !! :)
Doing a craft project with my 18 yo daughter
only sounded fun to me :(
however, i am definitely going to make a hanging pendant light
out of a teacup for myself (how cute is that? thank you so much Frieda!)
and Coffee, that DIY link has some GREAT ideas
so far I have spent about three hours of time
there:rolleyes:

[Frieda]

Dont chew on candy thats been in your car all weekend at -8c

[brightpearl]

Miss Evie Mouse (http://i-m.co/eviemouse/problemsolved#home) is here to solve all life's daily worries for a very reasonable fee.

[Hyakujo's Fox]

unreasonably reasonable I'd say

[Frieda]

Is it possible to work somewhere with humans being human, and still make a decent living? Or do i have to put up with corporate sociopaths till my pension at 67 years old (if i make it to that age at all)??

[Brynn]

I've heard that non-profits attract human beings in the workplace, but the wages are strictly survival-level.