November 27, 2010

Scenery: Sunset And Clouds (Longboat Keys, FL)We were watching the sunset in Longboat keys FL. While watching the sun set, my daughter said "Hey mom look that Cloud looks like a flying Pig! If you look close it kinda does. LOL

 

Sadie (Yorkshire Terrier)Sadie is a 7 year old Yorkshire Terrier. I bought from a breeder in 2001. She is the most personable dog I have ever owned! She tells you when she wants a bone or food or wants a toy to play with!

 

Garden: Sun PorchNow that the cold weather has set in, I look at this picture of my sun shiny porch and wish for spring. Each morning in warmer weather, I thank God for the warmth of my surroundings, the tree, the birds singing, the smells of Spring flowers and new mown grass in Summer.

 

Pedro (Chihuahua)Pedro is a 3 year old Chihuahua. I got him as a gift for my birthday from a friend. He loves to wrestle with my Schnauzer. He also loves to bury up in the warm laundry when it first comes out of the dryer.

 

Doodlebug (Cat)This is "Doodlebug." In this photo, she looks to be doing sentry duty, walking on the window sill (just inside the vertical blinds). Doodle is my mother's cat, though Mom shares her with everyone who wants to love her.

 

Making a Pop Bottle Garden Sprinkler?A couple of weeks back you had a tip for using large pop bottles which were turned into a garden sprinkler. I printed the tip out and gave it to my son, but had told my cleaner lady about it and she pleaded with me to see if I could get a copy of it for her.

 

Removing Bath Crayon Stains from Carpet?How do I get bath crayons out of carpet? I have three beautiful and very large stars, yellow, red, and blue on my light beige carpet. Bath crayons are different from regular wax crayons and I wondered if anyone has had a similar experience and found what works to get the colour out.

 

Liquid Plastic for Crafts?I am looking for a liquid dip film. When spread across a wire shape (a circle, oval, triangle, and so forth) it dries to a wafer thin film. I would like to make flowers, etc. I found an old book on how to make them and am really interested.

 

Mustard Greens Taste Scorched?How do you get scorched taste out of mustard greens?

 

Recipe for Homemade French Fried Onions?I would like to make a green bean casserole and use home made french fried onions like you buy in the can, but make them in the oven. Does anyone have a recipe for this?

 

Cooking a Turkey in an Electric Roaster?Is it quicker to cook a turkey in an electric roaster?

 

Removing Formica from Countertop and Staining Underlying Wood?I am thinking about removing my Formica from my countertop and staining the wood. I would like to know what would be the best products to use to seal it and make it permanent?

 

12 Days of Christmas Piper Costume?What would be the dress if you were a piper piping? I need to put together a costume for the piper from the 12 Days of Christmas.

 

Drywall Swells When Painted?I have a room I have painted 3 times and the drywall swells up and looks bad. I have sanded and it looked good till I painted it and it did it again. How do I get it to quit doing this?

 

Liquid Diswashing Detergent Recipe?How do I make dish washing liquid?

 

Finding Leather Grips for Old Trunk?Where can I find leather grips for the ends of an old trunk?

 

Removing Auto Paint from Clothing?How do I remove automotive paint from clothing? My father was spraying a car and now has some of the paint on his pants and shirt. The shirt and pants are some kind of cotton.

 

Birthday Gift Ideas for Long Term Boyfriend?I'm 20 years old and my boyfriend is about to turn 20 as well. We've been together for almost 5 years. I need help thinking of a birthday present for him! Any suggestions?

 

Disposable Versus Cloth Towel Adult Bibs?Due to a neurological disease my husband must wear a bib while eating due to drooling and food drop. I now make bibs and we use, wash, and dry about 21 bibs a week. They quickly become stained and ragged looking.

 

Polyester Pants Smell After Wearing a Short Time?I wear work pants made out of 100 % polyester. The problem is my body heat makes them smell. They are washed with detergent, fabric softener and vinegar in hot water and dried all the way. They smell great afterward, yet a few hours into my day and they stink.

 

Threading a Good Housekeeping Sewing Machine?I need help threading a Good Housekeeping sewing machine, model 301.

 

Fixing Dumplings that Taste Burnt?How do I get the burnt taste out of dumplings?

 

Recommendations for a Reliable Nutritional Information Site?I'm looking for a reliable website with nutrition info (ie: how to read nutrition labels, etc.) Can anyone offer me suggestions on site(s) they have liked/had good results with?

 

What is the Best Filler to Use in a Homemade Heat Pack?I want to make my own heat packs as Christmas gifts. Some have posted that they use rice, others use flax, some use oatmeal, etc. The ingredients don't cook or go rancid, etc. after use?