maryannscraps
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 25, 2022 11:09:28 GMT
Happy day to you and your floofy chonker.
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maryannscraps
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 24, 2022 18:21:29 GMT
nope. I have a ladies diving watch that I LOVE. I would like to get a tracker of some sort that monitors heart rate and all that stuff but it probably won't be an apple watch brand. Most likely a Garmin or fitbit. I want something that I don't have to take off at the lake, pool, shower, etc. I never take my watch off unless I'm IN the lake (don't want to lose it at the bottom!) The new ones can be worn swimming. Or so I was told. I decided this week that I want to get one, but haven’t picked it out yet.
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 22, 2022 15:33:57 GMT
We've gone to lots of housewarmings that are really just casual get togethers when they take you on a tour of the entire house. We will bring a small gift but we usually do that for anyone we know who bought a house (usually a plant or fire extinguisher). We bought our house a couple of months ago and are still in the moving process but we hope to have a house warming soon to show off the house. A fire extinguisher! What a great idea.
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 21, 2022 21:29:16 GMT
I was talking with our town clerk the other day. She is responsible for running the election in town. She said her office has been completely overrun with FOIA requests for everything in her office, emails, records, any type of communication. By law, she has to respond, even if it doesn’t exist, i.e. we use paper ballots and pens here. And all communications have to be reviewed by a lawyer. She said it’s completely cluttering up her workload at her busiest time of year. And then she puts her smile back on and gets on with it.
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 20, 2022 19:29:15 GMT
My daughter just had one last week. They moved into their new home in June and spent the last two months doing a ton of work (replaced all the flooring, painted, replaced some fixtures.) We gave then a new gas pizza oven, so they invited their friends and some neighbors over for a homemade pizza party. Sounds like it went great - most people just brought a normal hostess gift (flowers, chocolates, wine.)
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 20, 2022 9:35:35 GMT
His story was one of the very first podcasts I listened to. The evidenced and research provided there certainly made me think he wasn’t guilty. Very first podcast I listened to, and it got me hooked on true crime stories. I still think it’s the best podcast I’ve ever heard.
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 20, 2022 9:33:34 GMT
My students were thrilled. I can't say "oh obviously he is innocent," but I also don't see how anyone can be confident he is guilty, and we're not supposed to put people in prison when we don't have that confidence. Twenty-three years is a long time. I completely agree with you. There were so many problems with the evidence, with his defense, and with the prosecution.
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 20, 2022 9:27:10 GMT
I know I know …first world problem. And I think it is your phone that probably screwed up the name. But could you please change your title to reflect the name correctly please. I believe it is Adnan Syed. I didn’t even notice - thank you for catching that. Either fat thumbs or an autocorrect. ETA My phone really wanted to correct it that way again. I finally got it spelled right.
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 19, 2022 20:34:04 GMT
Do you remember him? He was serving a life sentence for the murder of his girlfriend Hae Min Lee in 1999. The podcast Serial covered his case.
Wow, he’s been in jail a long time. Prosecutors found that some of the significant evidence against him was unreliable, that there are two possible alternative suspects, and evidence was never turned over to the defense. They recommended his case be vacated.
Update 10/11/22: According to CNN, the prosecution is dropping all charges. I wonder if anyone is going to investigate the two alternative suspects?
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 14, 2022 1:01:39 GMT
I have some scan pans that are the best! I also have a 30-year set of cuisanart pans that are still in perfect shape.
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 11, 2022 1:10:26 GMT
I hope your cat returns soon. I’ve had cats disappear for a couple weeks. We call it the cat about. My late Cassie was gone for about a week when. Ane of my neighbors about half a mile away called in the middle of the night to say she was under their bed(!) we have no idea how she got there another cat, Pumpkin, got out on the Fourth of July and we found him about 50ft up a tree a week later.
I hope your kitty shows up soon.
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 9, 2022 12:10:08 GMT
Great suggestions, thanks! I'll try a couple of them over the next few weeks.
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 8, 2022 13:46:46 GMT
My dog couldn't even learn the bell on the front door to go out. But my late cat used to go ring the bell for her when she was standing quietly at the door. She might have had a lot to say to us.
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 8, 2022 13:44:16 GMT
Your furnace is past its useful life, it's time to replace it before you have an emergency. A new furnace will be more energy efficient and less chance of a carbon monoxide leak. #2 all the way.
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 8, 2022 13:04:36 GMT
My face has been so dry lately, which is weird for summertime. My usual cleanser, Philosophy Purity, isn't cutting it. I need something really thick and creamy that leaves my face feeling smooth and not dried out.
Any suggestions?
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 5, 2022 14:31:59 GMT
How about a food tour or hop on hop off trolley tour? Monnell’s was fun for breakfast. You get seated at a big table with other people and they pass around platters family style. The grand ole Opry show was so much fun.
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 1, 2022 12:39:31 GMT
It worked for her, but I agree with busy. The college had a revolving door of practice babies come through, for periods of 2 weeks to 1 year, in addition to Barbara.
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Post by maryannscraps on Sept 1, 2022 12:27:58 GMT
That's exactly what I have. We did a kitchen reno and I don't want to risk messing up my cabinet with a spill. The old cabinet was a mess. Highly recommend.
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 31, 2022 20:56:56 GMT
I have a weathertek mat in there. I keep dish soaps in one bin, and scrubbers and cloths in another. I have a farmhouse sink so there isn’t a ton of space.
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 31, 2022 16:31:26 GMT
I think republicans are more worried about the implications of Biden and hunter selling US out to China. At least that’s what I’m hearing I think there’s a lot more chance that the Trumps sold us out to the Saudis.
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 31, 2022 11:48:05 GMT
What a criminal! I love his name (big Jim Croce fan here.) Is Emme a rex cat? She looks kind of curly.
I love a good chonky cat -- my scrawny boy is not interested in food except to fuel his zoomies.
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 30, 2022 22:38:43 GMT
Only when they catch that extra little piece of skin under my armpit. The it hurst like heck.
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 30, 2022 22:36:13 GMT
If he did something criminal then he should be charged.
I can’t get too worked up over nepotism. It’s rampant in private industry and government.
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 30, 2022 18:54:48 GMT
I am surprised you trust any store to have the refrigerated items and frozen kept properly for a pick up order. I used grocery PU back in the 70s (from a large Target) but have never done it in "modern times." I worry about the frozen or refrigerated items. My store has the refrigerated items separated and in refrigerated locker. I pick up from their lockers and I’ve never had an issue.
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 30, 2022 15:34:54 GMT
I eat a lot more cherries since elaine wrote about the 6-cherry pitter a few years ago. They're a staple in my morning yogurt during the summer. I've become a lot more aware of politics and media -- I've read so many great posts and links here. I've learned about many different cultures and areas of the country and world.
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 30, 2022 11:04:50 GMT
None of mine have never been interested in jumping on the counters. There isn't anything there that they want. They prefer the tall cat condos in front of the window. Or a lap sitting on the couch.
I'm not saying it's never happened, but I don't see it.
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 29, 2022 19:07:27 GMT
I dust mop every day or so. I use a spray mop once a week with the cleaner the floor people recommended. My wood floors are wonderful. They don't make my feet ache, they stay very clean, and they look nice and warm. I'm so happy we had them refinished with the renovation. They had really yellowed after 25 years and now they look like new. Might you be willing to share what this is? The only one I hear about it Bona, but I think there's something that gives a long-lasting shine without looking thick....? TIA It's called Loba hardwood floor cleaner. My floors have a matte finish, and this leaves them clean with no film or stickiness. It doesn't shine anything, sorry!
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 29, 2022 16:37:27 GMT
I’ve had many checks from clients mailed to me. I’ve never had one lost or stolen. I can’t predict their arrival because they often are net 30ish terms.
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 29, 2022 11:17:41 GMT
The only potluck I've regularly participated in was for cub scouts/boy scouts. Once or twice a year and we had a blast. I never worried about germs -- as my grandmother used to say, you have to eat a peck of dirt before you die.
The kids were encouraged to help with the food -- they learned cooking and food safety throughout the year.
I miss those fun times.
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Post by maryannscraps on Aug 29, 2022 9:35:18 GMT
I dust mop every day or so. I use a spray mop once a week with the cleaner the floor people recommended. My wood floors are wonderful. They don't make my feet ache, they stay very clean, and they look nice and warm. I'm so happy we had them refinished with the renovation. They had really yellowed after 25 years and now they look like new.
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