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Post by maryannscraps on Mar 7, 2022 15:34:33 GMT
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Post by maryannscraps on Mar 7, 2022 12:48:22 GMT
I love ice cream, and I’m lucky to live a mile away from a local dairy. My favorites there are: *mint patty yogurt *raspberry with white chocolate chips *almond joy *buttercrunch with chocolate jimmies *green tea *strawberry *chocolate (so smooth!) *peach (only made during local peach season) *ginger
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Post by maryannscraps on Mar 7, 2022 11:05:53 GMT
I have my Dad’s, and he taught me to use it. I went to engineering school in the calculator age, but as a nerd, I was interested in how they worked.
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Post by maryannscraps on Mar 2, 2022 21:36:42 GMT
The guy has ended his live stream and its now a video. So I watched the beginning. I thought he was pointing out the type of SUV the security guy out of. No it was the actual SUV parked across the street I guess seeing what the guy was going to do after they told him to quit filming. They had no business to tell this guy to quit filming and then wait around to see what he was going to do next. They didn’t become oligarchs by following the rules. The streamer guy should be worried. So should Putin.
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Post by maryannscraps on Mar 1, 2022 15:24:36 GMT
I'm sorry to hear that. May he rest in peace.
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Post by maryannscraps on Mar 1, 2022 15:16:11 GMT
Right now I have OPI 'Suzi is My Avatar' on my fingers and toes. It's a lovely spring coral color. I'm getting my nails done tomorrow -- I might go with OPI 'Can't CTRL Me', which is a shimmery light blue.
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Post by maryannscraps on Mar 1, 2022 13:41:40 GMT
It’s mixed mask use here. Most of the town mandates have been lifted. I wear one indoors if someplace is crowded. The court system still requires them (I had jury duty last week.) So do health facilities. My county is down to about a 1% transmission rate, so it looks like omicron has fizzled out here. My state is highly vaccinated.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 28, 2022 19:53:17 GMT
Speaking of shows - I have not refreshed my research since I did it in November but I’m still thinking of seeing Hadestown unless any peas think there is a better suggestion for a Saturday night show with my 17yo. He does like mythology, science fiction, history, and I also think a comedy would be good. Any other suggestions? Also when should I purchase the tickets and what is the best site? Eta - I feel like though the topic of the show is less important - my 17yo has never seen a Broadway show so would just like to pick the most enjoyable/impactful one. I saw SIX and Hadestown in October -- loved them both. They were very different, but both really good. The staging and the bands were excellent for both. You can't go wrong with either one. DD bought tickets directly from the theater ahead of time. I'm not sure why people wouldn't already know the story for Hadestown, isn't the whole point that it's about Orpheus and Eurycides, Hades and Persephone? It's a classic (lol.) We always listen to the cast album ahead of time. My DH has major hearing loss that can't be improved by devices or headsets. He can follow if he already knows what's going on. We're also the ones who always watch TV with close captioning on.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 28, 2022 13:10:43 GMT
Zweigle’s white hots I would say Abbott’s frozen custard, but an Abbott’s recently opened up about an hour away. That’s close enough for me! I was coming to say the exact same things! I grew up in Fairport.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 28, 2022 11:39:52 GMT
Nope. I don’t share much on Facebook.
We share our scores on a family group chat. I doubt anyone else cares.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 25, 2022 15:06:53 GMT
I like mine a lot. I had one for 25 years in this house and I added one in our new renovation -- the Kohler brand. Don't buy the no-name version from Amazon - I replaced my old one that way a few years ago, and it wasn't very well made and squirted soap everywhere. Use one of the good fixture names. I'm going to look at that connector, keriwest. Although with my new farmhouse sink I'll have to lie on my back under the sink in order to reach the bottle to disconnect it!
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 24, 2022 0:00:34 GMT
When DH was dealing with a complicated unknown disease, Mass General appointed one Dr. as the point person. While they were diagnosing, it was the neurologist. When they decided it was systemic, it was his oncologist. She coordinated his care and all the specialists. She handed him off to the stem cell transplant dr. and took back his follow up after. They were very clear about who was in charge of his case and made sure we always knew who to contact for information. Since he saw about 15-20 specialists, it was really important to know.
We didn’t have a navigator, but everyone went through the point dr. We were told she took his case and his care was all assigned through her.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 23, 2022 19:35:36 GMT
Although it's 65 degrees here today, we're supposed to get a foot of snow on Friday. I'm not ready to decorate for anything yet!
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 23, 2022 13:14:37 GMT
We've definitely called for restaurant leftovers in a doggy bag. Not that old, and definitely not country.
I've never heard a poop bag called a doggy bag. Maybe someone who's never had or been around a dog?
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 23, 2022 13:02:17 GMT
Interesting the amount of our tax dollars that is going to be wasted in protection from these selfish assholes. I suppose they're going to protest taxes too?
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 22, 2022 22:48:18 GMT
I used to just chew it for a few minutes, until it lost the flavor. I don't chew it anymore. Whatever they use to make it sugarless gives me heartburn and makes my stomach hurt.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 22, 2022 22:46:37 GMT
I find it very hard to trust Clarence Thomas at this point. I understand that they are separate people, but if she is that far right, he probably is as well. It makes me question his judgement. I’ve found it hard to trust him since he was nominated. I've questioned his judgement since the Senate ignored his sexual harassment of his employees before they bestowed the honor of Supreme Court Justice on him.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 22, 2022 19:20:11 GMT
I unfriend willy nilly. FB is my friendly place, where I only want to see funny and happy things. Talk politics in a mean way and you're out of there. I mostly keep in touch with friends from long ago and my far flung relatives who live all over the country. I really like pictures of babies and pets best.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 20, 2022 12:15:33 GMT
We have the same one. It's great!
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 18, 2022 21:52:28 GMT
Gosh they are cute! Mama looks like my cat, Kitty, from years ago. Around here, the torties are called 'money cats.'
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 17, 2022 10:46:30 GMT
I totally agree with this expression. I also take care of myself by making my mammogram, dental, and physical appointments.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 16, 2022 20:03:20 GMT
When I stopped in CVS this morning for dental floss, the manager gave me 8 masks for free. I had no idea they were doing that. I haven't tried them on, but I'm going to put them in the cars in case we forget them and need one.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 16, 2022 13:18:38 GMT
I would love to see photos if you get the chance! We're about to embark on a kitchen gut and reno. Absolutely! We changed the layout of the kitchen, and I love it so much better. We picked our contractor first (I've known him for years) and he had really great contacts for kitchen design and tiles. I'm really happy that we're doing this.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 16, 2022 13:15:33 GMT
Sounds very familiar, including the COVID. As of yesterday we are about done. Renovated all five bathrooms, started December of 2020. Within the first week the crew came down with COVID, back then out two weeks. Then constant issues from supplies to no labor. Within a week of completing the main bathroom, woke up to a flood. A worker drove a nail through a pipe. Now just small things, like a hairline crack in a tile, mirrors aligned wrong and a light not working. Hope they resolve the leak and repair the damage quickly. Nooooooo! I feel you. We're having the rest of the floors refinished starting March 1, then the other two bathrooms and basement done this summer. Then the whole place will be up to date. First time we've done pretty much anything since we built the house 25 years ago.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 16, 2022 12:13:18 GMT
Sooooo, the demo was the week of Thanksgiving and it was finally getting toward the end. I'm so so happy with the way it's turning out. Then our crew all got Covid a few weeks ago (5 days off the job... they're all vaccinated.) And some random pieces haven't shown up yet... 42 x 42" piece of glass for the half wall in the shower and other things. But that was all ok by me, rolls right off my back, because I'm so pleased and it was almost finished.
DH took a careful shower on Monday (because of the glass wall,) and I watched downstairs as water came flooding through the new kitchen ceiling and out all the light fixtures. Aaaaargh! Yesterday was spent drilling holes in the new ceiling and bathroom walls to try and figure out the leak. The plumber is on safari in Africa for three weeks. My crew tells me they can fix it. They really are fantastic and I know they can. But still.
Fortunately no damage to the cabinets.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 15, 2022 18:18:43 GMT
I'm not an accountant, but I understand that the accounting firm prepared taxes based on the Trump organization's documentation. They didn't do audits. I'm sure there's a technical term for that. I'd be surprised if they didn't suspect the documentation was inaccurate, but they weren't signing off on the backup documentation accuracy, just that they were using it to prepare the taxes. I'm surprised there weren't any audits done, either. Every bank that lent him money knew that perfectly well. And Mazars came right out and said they're working with NY AG Letitia James. Ruh roh. Looks to me like it was a “compilation” rather than an audit. I don’t know why banks loan on this kind of engagement - the compilation report says that it doesn’t provide any assurance that the financials are correct. (That’s the AICPA language for a standard compilation ). Thank you! I knew a pea had to be an accountant.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 15, 2022 17:26:34 GMT
Freeport is less than half an hour from Portland, so you'll easily be able to visit there. Lots of outlet shops in town -- the LL Bean flagship store is very nice. I go up there a couple times a year. Holy donuts in Portland is yummy -- it's in an area with lots of restaurants and shops. There are a ton of restaurants and breweries in Portland. It's really hard to go wrong with food there. The Old Town area is full of shops and restaurants and is right next to the waterfront. This spring, my son took a drive and walk out to the Portland Head lighthouse out there and said it was gorgeous (we had to leave earlier.) There's also Bass Harbor Light in Acadia (near southwest Harbor.) I think September is the nicest time of year in Acadia -- it's so beautiful there. There are so many places to walk and enjoy the views -- you don't have to make it a big hike. One year we went on a ride around Frenchman's Bay on a schooner (I think the name was the Mary Todd) and really enjoyed sailing around for a couple hours. Last year we had a nice lunch sitting on the patio of the Bar Harbor Inn - the view can't be beat. I like Beal's Lobster pier in Southwest Harbor, but my mom always liked Thurston's in Bernard best.
Have a great trip!!!!
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 15, 2022 16:38:31 GMT
That is one beautiful horse!
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 15, 2022 16:35:27 GMT
I wanted Giuffre to have her day in court, and for the settlement to be public. The secrecy is not good, especially when only the super-wealthy can buy it. I understand that, but it was totally up to Giuffre to accept it. She kept her power in making that settlement -- she could have turned it down if she wanted her day in court.
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Post by maryannscraps on Feb 15, 2022 16:32:13 GMT
I'm not an accountant, but I understand that the accounting firm prepared taxes based on the Trump organization's documentation. They didn't do audits. I'm sure there's a technical term for that.
I'd be surprised if they didn't suspect the documentation was inaccurate, but they weren't signing off on the backup documentation accuracy, just that they were using it to prepare the taxes.
I'm surprised there weren't any audits done, either. Every bank that lent him money knew that perfectly well.
And Mazars came right out and said they're working with NY AG Letitia James. Ruh roh.
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