|
Post by nlwilkins on Jul 7, 2021 3:37:37 GMT
Look at that smile!!! Love it and the wig - which doesn't look like a wig at all.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jul 3, 2021 20:32:43 GMT
Does it even matter what opinion the employee has? What matters is what the customer thinks. Why not call the customer and find out?
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jul 2, 2021 3:32:57 GMT
Within city limits it is illegal, but out in the country side it is OK. We used to have great parties and lots of fun doing the fireworks. Of course, we made sure to have water hoses and to watch out for sparks to make sure they did not start a fire. When there is a fire ban, there will be no fireworks. Each county has the responsibility to post bans if needed when the risk of fire is too bad.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jul 2, 2021 3:28:14 GMT
Sorry, we have tummies that would be upset if we eat some foods, or foods that they we are not used to. So we try to eat at places that we are familiar with and know won't make us sick and ruin our vacation.
We try to enjoy the local spots and learn about the local history in other ways.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 29, 2021 9:02:07 GMT
There really is nothing you can do. He is 20 and if he has the motorcycle "fever" there is no stopping him.
My husband started riding motorcycles and owning them in his teens and has always had a motorcycle or two. He is 79 this year. We have quite a few friends that ride motorcycles. The most important thing to remember is to be sure to wear your helmet, leathers (to protect your skin from road rash) and to know what you are doing. He needs lots of practice. Encourage him to practice and learn how to handle his bike in all kinds of situations. The more he knows and the better he becomes, the less nervous you will become.
But, in my opinion, the most important safety precaution is the helmet. He should never go without one, even just to go around the block. Helmets are expensive, so you might invest in a good one for him so he doesn't skimp. He should get a new one because helmets that have been dropped are damaged and the "insides" are no longer good. It has something to do with the special gel and composition of the lining. It should also be the right size.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 29, 2021 8:42:09 GMT
You need to check out the Scottish rules before making a descision. My impression is that most European countries have stricter rules about spreading ashes than the US. There are actually a rules about human remains and ashes in the US as well. When you get your loved ones ashes, they really are not just ashes. Many times small bits and pieces of bones and skull are in the ashes. I've heard vague rumors that some crematoriums will sift those and break up the bigger pieces. So what you end up with is more like sand than ashes.
Cremation does save some money, but there are still a lot of expenses that remain the same as in funerals. Then for some religions, there are other considerations to take care of that add to the expense.
I've heard, most of the time, the cost of a funeral is not something people want to skimp on when dealing with it for a loved one. Which gives you something to think about.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 29, 2021 4:23:27 GMT
Oh my!! I grew up in Lantana and that brings back so many memories. Thanks so much!
ETA sorry all my memories are over 50 years old and none of them would be of restaurants, shops, etc.
But enjoy your trip!
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 28, 2021 23:45:09 GMT
Don't forget, the flour or sugar at the grocery store could have them as well. I've even had rice come home from the store with bugs in it. I hate when that happens. When I bring box mixes home, I put the whole box in a plastic zip lock bag. The bugs seem to be able to get into everything. Gradually, I am purchasing those huge gallon canning jars to hold my pantry items.
OH, and everything that could possibly have bugs are placed in my freezer when they come in from the store. They need to stay there are at least two weeks before being opened. Some items I put in zip lock baggies when putting in the freezer to keep them from tearing and spilling.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 28, 2021 19:48:39 GMT
The ad states that it is right next to a ski resort. Doesn't that mean that there is lots and lots of snow in the winter? Would that make those windows a problem when trying to heat that huge place? Or would someone even worry about that?
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 28, 2021 18:48:33 GMT
I once had a BIL who wanted to know how much it would cost to have a quilt made. He could not believe that the cheapest one would start around $200. And that was for a machine quilted one, not hand quilted. Many times when people ask me to do things and I tell them how much the supplies would cost, they lose interest.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 23, 2021 19:53:56 GMT
I always use waterproof mascara and it doesn't seem to do that so much. Also, I use a product called lid-lock that is a primer for my eyeshadow - it helps as well for the mascara.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 23, 2021 1:40:09 GMT
Is there a security guard at the retail place? security needs to know and also can provide escort to her car when she gets off.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 21, 2021 15:55:32 GMT
Tea tree oil - brush it on your toenails every time you think of it. Like leave it out on the counter in the bathroom and every time you are in there brush it on your toe nails. It kills bacteria and fungus. Of course when you can get in to see the doctor, find out if there is anything he can do. But, until then try the tea tree oil. At night I would put on cotton socks to spare my sheets but end up pulling them off in the bed when trying to sleep. By then the oil had soaked into the nails so it was OK for the sheets.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 19, 2021 18:36:49 GMT
For me it would be a river cruise in Europe where you visit all the castles along the river. It would be nice not to have to pack up each day to go to another hotel room.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 17, 2021 18:44:32 GMT
Better to do it in June than in August when the temps reach in the triple digit day after day after day. My husband was an aircraft mechanic for many years and had to work out on the asphalt. When a plane needed towing in to the hanger, he would pull it in on a rope over his shoulder. It was really hard on him. I would fix light meals such as chef salads and tacos. Heavy fried foods just did not appeal to him. Some days he would just not eat but instead would push liquids. His shirts would be stiff with sweat when the day was done. Working on a roof has got to be even worse.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 16, 2021 21:47:44 GMT
Glad to hear this. As they others have said, adding a baby to the household can be daunting. It takes a while to get a schedule going and find the "groove".
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 16, 2021 21:44:18 GMT
I wonder if this is a regional thing- do you take a host gift every time you are invited to someone's home? I guess we will take something we all will use during the course of the evening, but not a "gift" so to speak I don't think it is regional. I live in Central Texas also, but have friends from all over the world. It might be that hosting is not done as much anymore, at least not as formally as it used to be. We meet in restaurants, we stay in motels, or we stay with families.
Also for me, it just depends upon the situation and I realize that it is hard to decipher which situation merits a hostess gift. If it is a meal or snacking type event, then I will ask what I can bring to help, with tips on what I would like to bring such as a pie or dip. If she says no, then, I resist the urge (it is hard, but I do resist.) If it is a overnight stay or more, then I consider how to contribute without causing more work. Also, I try to make sure what I take is consumable and something I know the hostess will use. It may be something to make hostessing easier or to brighten her day. If you know the hostess and have been in their home before, then try to remember what she has an interest in and perhaps contribute to that.
Just a side note - please be careful about gifting plants to homes with pets. A friend of the family gave us some flowers once for Mother's Day and it had lilies in it. They are especially poisonous to cats. I took precautions, but our ginger boy passed soon after. I will never know if it was the flowers, but will never take the chance again.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 15, 2021 23:10:50 GMT
Love them! So fresh and pretty!
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 8, 2021 21:04:10 GMT
If I am going on a scrapbooking or quilting retreat, of course I over-pack. You never know how creativity will strike. Thankfully many retreats I have attended are housed next to a store so I can get what I need if I want to spend the money. That cuts down a little on the load.
But clothes, nah. I pack one set of clothes for each day plus another set then pack extra underwear and I'm good.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 5, 2021 4:05:10 GMT
For me, it depends upon how close they are. If there is time to go through the door and then hold it open, then that is what I do. If they are closer, then I hold it open on the inside to let them through.
Of course, if my husband is with me, he does it for them. I constantly loose him at the door as he holds it open for people who just keep coming in, one group or family after another. So I have to wait for him to catch up when everybody in sight is inside. LOL
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 3, 2021 21:18:04 GMT
Graduation ceremonies are really boring for the young. They are long with name after name after name being called. For most the speeches are unintelligible for children that age. My daughters, in their 30's, attended my graduation when I got one of graduate degrees and made me promise to never expect them to do anything like that again.
I know some graduations have stopped the walking across the stage and calling out the names. But even then there are so many people there that the parking, getting in, finding seats, the crowd getting out and getting out of the congested parking lot are such a pain!
As parents and adults we go to these ceremonies because we understand the significance of them. We might even enjoy them, but it would be too much to expect the younger siblings to understand and appreciate. Only if they begged to go would I let them.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 3, 2021 17:20:28 GMT
Being a red head, I have always just tried to stay out of the sun. For me the best protection was wearing a shirt over my bathing suit and to not court a tan. Besides, the very few times I acquired a bit of tan, it was not really tan but more of a reddish color. I look for make up that protects, moisturizer that protects and wear hats and long sleeve shirts when I know I am going to need them.
When I lived on Guam, it was not unusual at all to see women using umbrellas to stay out of the sun and to keep their complexions light. Chemicals are not always the best solution.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 2, 2021 4:23:26 GMT
How does fresh produce replace meat since you say you spend more on it because you do not eat meat? When I generally replace meat with protein substitutes such as beans and cheese. Dried beans used to be the cheapest protein substitute you could find, not sure if that is true anymore. You need to find some that you and yours are not allergic to.
Can you eat rice? that is one of my staples here and pads out a lot of meals. It just takes a little bit of expensive items to make a bowl of rice a great meal.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on Jun 2, 2021 4:15:21 GMT
Actually, this sounds more like a house sitter with pet care thrown in. For a house sitter I would definitely provide groceries. BUT, I would talk to the college student about their preferences. You never know what they expect until you discuss it. Perhaps they would prefer to cook their own meals, or perhaps they would prefer to go home for meals or to get something delivered. Before you invest in any kind of meals, you need to find out what would be preferred. The student may not even know how to cook.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on May 30, 2021 15:19:14 GMT
It may be safe to use right now. But, now there is incentive to figure out how to break the code and get into your network. Once the furor dies down, users may forget about it being active on their account, and then the risks get higher. Never underestimate the ability of those who will try to break into your network and steal your personal info.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on May 26, 2021 18:59:50 GMT
We've lived in a rural area two different times. Both times we had septic tanks. My husband's family did not have anything but the the great out doors for years, but in his teens they finally got a septic tank. In about 70 years we have only heard of the tanks needing pumping about twice for all the different places. (The homes are all still in the family.) If you know what you are doing when you put the tank in and treat it right you don't need to get it pumped but maybe once every 15- 20 years. You learn what not to flush, you learn when to flush enzymes, you don't use garbage disposal, you are careful not to put chemicals down the commode, and so on. It is not an onerous task, just takes educating yourself. Oh and where you place the septic tank is important as well.
We had propane for our heating and cooking. You have to monitor your tank to make sure you do not get too low as getting refilled may take a week or more. Our water was provided by a co-op that you have to purchase a membership in.
Some of the things that I learned this last time we moved to the country that I did not expect:
You have to take care of your trash - many times we were under a burn ban and could not burn our trash. We hired a private company to collect it on a weekly basis.
We had to make do with dial up the first year. Daughter had a satellite dish for hers. We got DSL which worked just fine.
We had to go with Dish for Television, no other choice. Brother in Law made do with an antenna and got just basic stations.
Electricity went out very often as others have mentioned.
Delivery trucks had a hard time finding us.
Mail was at the end of our driveway which was a 30 minute walk there and back. (Watch out for critters!!)
Doctors and medical attention was 45 minutes away (why we had to move into town)
It was a hour or more round trip to pick up anything you needed. So planning ahead was necessary.
BUT --I loved it. It was so quiet, some of the critters were amazing to watch including the deer who would come up in the middle of the night to eat the food we put out for them. I learned to be careful and to always carry my cell phone with me when out on the property. We could hear the coyotes late at night on the hills around us.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on May 24, 2021 7:17:05 GMT
I believe the rise in homeless people can be directly related to the loss of funding for mental institutions where people could actually get help in dealing with their issues. This article relates some of the history I can remember when the state of Texas closed down its facilities in Austin and just turned the patients out who did not have anywhere to go. Before that, patients were sent there involuntarily - by family members or by Police officers. (It is not unheard of for mentally ill patients to refuse care even though they so desperately need it.) which brings up another issue: Many of our homeless would be able to get help and shelter if they were willing to accept help with their mental illness. But how can we expect them to admit they need the help for their illness when they deny they have mental issues? Home first is a great idea, but only if they are given requirements to attend free counseling to help them figure out how they ended up homeless AFTER they are settled into their new home. So does this mean that sometimes someone needs to step up and be the "bad" guy and make the decision that his or her relative, friend or child needs to be involuntarily committed in order to obtain the help needed? I don't know, but I do know if I had a friend who ended up homeless I would do everything I could to help them find help to figure it all out. Most likely they would find a convenient answer that is far from the truth, so would need help in evaluating what the truth really is.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on May 23, 2021 20:22:20 GMT
Please whatever you get, please get something that can be used up - - I am 70 years old and do not have room for anymore gifts that I have to find a place for, or needs my attention, or needs for me to add to my list of things to do.
The twice a month prompt for stories sounds so cool, but honestly, after the first month or two I would start procrastinating and it would become a burden. That is probably not true for everybody, but it takes a special mindset to keep up with that. Plants mostly die unless they are taken care of by my husband. I got a cool moss ball pendant one time that died - it needed regular special attention cause it was a living plant. Experience gifts are something that can be cool, but - - well, I won't go on as it makes me sound so ungrateful.
One daughter spends time tracking down and getting me special candies that I LOVE but cannot find locally. Other gifts I have loved getting are more expensive versions of tools I use now. Younger daughter purchased for me a larger die cutter for my scrapbooking. (I also got the mini die cutter that is so convenient to use.)
Actually, something I would love to have is a couple hours of their time to organize my filing cabinet, or to vacuum my living room, or to take me shopping. I have mobility issues, but even when I didn't, it was great when someone offered to help me with these things.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on May 23, 2021 20:05:25 GMT
I am a red head who grew up with no such thing as sunscreen. I used to get those sunburns with huge water filled blisters - I mean HUGE as the size of my palm.
Multiple times I have had to have "things" cut off me. Because of this I have to see a dermatologist at least every year if not more. The only problem is getting an appointment is hard! Usually the soonest I can get in is six months away if not longer. My current next appointment is in July which I booked in April. I really need to see her NOW! but have to wait.
So no tanning of any kind for me! I take vitamin D3 to compensate.
|
|
|
Post by nlwilkins on May 23, 2021 18:04:48 GMT
I used to have open house once a week. My friends would come and bring a snack to share and we would knit, crochet and TALK (well perhaps a little gossip It meant I had to keep up with the house cleaning, but I loved it. It was motivation to do so. My guest room was perhaps used several times a year when I would invite craft friends from out of town. They would stay several nights in a row up to a week. I have a nice craft room that used to be roomier until I got too much put in it. (I need to get some of it weeded out!) We have a nice size house, but not too much of a open house plan. The living room, dining area and kitchen are all open to each other, but not very roomy. Its all pretty cozy. But, my friends seems to enjoy coming over.
|
|