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Am I doing much? I'd say I did my share today - I shoveled my entire driveway of 6 inches of snow! Here's the best shot I could find of the driveway - it's got a 5-ton pile of sand over on the little extra pad of concrete on the right - no, I didn't shovel that piece, but I've got blisters on my fingers and right hand, so I'd say I've done enough today and it really IS my call 'cause I'm the momma around here.

Thank you paw - I get your point.

No paw, nothing more happened since then. It was those posts being removed I'm referring to. When I pm'd you you said you didn't see the 2 posts beyond what you'd deleted. I went back later to copy and paste cw's revised by a moderator post, the one where she had originally jumped belle so harshly and suddenly it too was gone so that I could explain it to you better. I give up. cw agreed to quit posting. sounds good to me.

I don't understand why cw's attacking posts are allowed, but my posts got deleted, cw's back to me got deleted, but the one I was responding to on page 3, I believe it was, only got edited. I responded to her attacking belle, asking wtf did belle know and then when I responded to that, her big long post got cut down to a short post that sounded reasonable. She then accused me of lying about her and posting private info about her and reported my post. She's continued to personally attack Dot, Dot's integrity as a wow, accusing her of being a con to the people she witnessed to. That was left intact. I really just don't understand why it's ok for cw to be nasty and when someone tries to point that out or even defend themself, we get deleted.

That, I can do, cool. Thanks! Chas - I should have thought of that one myself! Thanks!

deglaze - does that mean boil the wine?

I'm praying too.

Thanks TheE, I'll look for that next time I go to the store!

You certainly don't owe ME an apology, but I sure thank you for the great link! It's been very good for me to listen to a few of the songs there. I'm sorry that you weren't respected by CES. You've earned my respect, I know that much.

This sure worked out better than I expected it to! All 3 pans are fine now. Thankyouverymuch! The bigger skillet has a bit of discoloration because I really scrubbed that sucker with an SOS pad a bunch when it first happened. After supper tonite while I did the dishes I started in with boiling water and poured a bunch of that dishwasher gel in there. Then I got the idea that it'd be easier to put the pan on the burner and watch it closely and let it boil gently. Then I started brushing it with my handy dandy kitchen scrub brush with the long handle. This was good for awhile, but then I switched to a stainless steel spatula and oh man, even the black gunk came off eventually! That one's a bit discolored, but I don't think that's a real problem. Then while I called parents to notify them we still don't have school tomorrow cause of the continuing horrible road conditions with all that ice, I worked it with the spatula. Oh man, getting all that off that skillet inspired me to tackle the chili pot, which I hadn't put the SOS pad to, and all those little outlines of beans came off and the pot looks great again. So what else could I do but go on to the 8-inch skillet and now I'm back to having all my nice pans nice again, PLUS, I've got the princess loving the cast iron skillets she used to call pathetic. That's her latest word to express her displeasure. The dishwasher gel and a little boiling water really did the trick! Thanks again!

Well, I left a pot of chili on simmer and forgot about it, the entire inside of the pot is now black with burned chili. I haven't done much but the baking soda trial on that one and leaving it sit out in the sun for 2 weeks, as I have a few other pots, but this was the first time I got this new cookware out and used it. The big fry pan, my 10-year-old cranked up to high when I told her medium-high and there is the black outline of 2 grilled cheese sandwiches in it - I tried all the above methods plus leaving it sit out in the sun for 2 weeks. The smaller fry pan also has a grilled cheese sandwich scorched onto it. Again, I shot my whole wad on that one. My daughter now prefers the cast iron pans and I'm glad she does, as they can really take a lickin... Would it do any good to put them in the dishwasher on a heavy pots and pans wash? I'm buying more teflon coated stuff one of these days - that was my mistake was to give that stuff away, but I thought I had another set of that, but it turned out it wasn't teflon coated. I'll try that soak in boiling water with dishwasher gel method this evening and let you know how it works out. THANKS!!!

I have some brand new stainless steel cookware that we've managed to scorch over half of the bottom of the inside of 3 the pans. I've tried lemon juice, comet cleanser, SOS pads, soaking them for 3 hours in an inch of water with half a box of baking soda sprinkled in it, then poured white vinegar into the baking soda "paste." Anyone know of what really works?

Lemme shout it from the rooftop! I'm still under 50!!!! Not for too long, as 48's creeping right up on me next summer, so I'll say it any chance I get! I don't know nothin' bout skitchin' no sheet or whatever that was ol' man rhino was speakin' of... really, I don't! Truly, I thought it was a personal cuss word or catchall word known only to rhino, maybe even a special language understood only by them Illi-noisy-uns over there. (I can say that, cause my momma and my brother were both born in that state, which explains a lot!) It's not my fault I was born in WI - just lucky that way.

Yeah, I thought so too - that's why I figured I'd share it here where others are as warped as I am. Perfect timing for Tommy S, though, if I do say so myself.

I got this in email from bow jr. yesterday. Must've really been meant for you! http://www.madmanjokes.com/Movies/Spiders.html http://www.madmanjokes.com/Movies/Spiders.html

Here's how my house looked this morning when I went to get the paper and take out the trash. Don't know if you can make out the nice gentle snowfall.

Stuff happens. Sounds like an interesting movie. I probably won't see it til it comes out on DVD, but I'll keep that title in mind - thanks, Lori!

Sure, there were property taxes back then and probably sales taxes too. Oh well, sometimes stuff we get in email is 100% right on and sometimes not. Even so, I found it interesting. Sorry that one got by me. And to think, I get paid for proofreading medical documents!

I'm willing and able to help. This is exciting news! Looks mahvelous, Dahlink!!!

I remember Dorothy Owens (The Etiquette Lady of The Way) saying that the reason for etiquette was simply to avoid ugliness. She also said that as Ambassadors for Christ we needed to be prepared to sit at the Governors' tables and feel comfortable. The main goal I remember of the etiquette training was that WE were comfortable in all situations. She told a story of how a young man once grabbed a slice of watermelon and ate it in just a few bites and I believe that was lcm she was referring to. She also taught us to eat bananas and bacon with a fork and a knife. But, she also said that the host or hostess of the table set the tone. If they ate fried chicken with their fingers it was ok for everyone else to too. So we watched the hostess and followed their lead. I had no etiquette training whatsoever at home so I was especially thankful for what she taught. I never ate bananas or bacon with a fork except at headquarters or the indiana campus.

Tax his land, Tax his bed, Tax the table At which he's fed. Tax his tractor, Tax his mule, Teach him taxes Are the rule. Tax his cow, Tax his goat, Tax his pants, Tax his coat. Tax his ties, Tax his shirt, Tax his work, Tax his dirt. Tax his tobacco, Tax his drink, Tax him if he Tries to think. Tax his cigars, Tax his beers, If he cries, then Tax his tears Tax his car, Tax his gas, Find other ways To tax his foot Tax all he has Then let him know That you won't be done Till he has no dough. When he screams and hollers, Then tax him some more, Tax him till He's good and sore. Then tax his coffin, Tax his grave, Tax the sod in Which he's laid. Put these words upon his tomb, "Taxes drove me to my doom..." When he's gone, Do not relax, Its time to apply The inheritance tax. Accounts Receivable Tax Building Permit Tax CDL license Tax Cigarette Tax Corporate Income Tax Dog License Tax Federal Income Tax Federal Unemployment Tax (FUTA) Fishing License Tax Food License Tax, Fuel permit tax Gasoline Tax (42 cents per gallon) Hunting License Tax Inheritance Tax Interest expense Inventory tax IRS Interest Charges IRS Penalties (tax on top of tax) Liquor Tax Luxury Taxes Marriage License Tax Medicare Tax Property Tax Real Estate Tax Service charge taxes Social Security Tax Road usage taxes Sales Tax Recreational Vehicle Tax School Tax State Income Tax State Unemployment Tax (SUTA) Telephone federal excise tax Telephone federal universal service fee tax Telephone federal, state and local surcharge taxes Telephone minimum usage surcharge tax Telephone recurring and non-recurring charges tax Telephone state and local tax Telephone usage charge tax Utility Taxes Vehicle License Registration Tax Vehicle Sales Tax Watercraft registration Tax Well Permit Tax Workers Compensation Tax COMMENTS: Not one of these taxes existed 100 years ago, and our nation was the most prosperous in the world. We had absolutely no national debt, had the largest middle class in the world, and Mom stayed home to raise the kids. What happened? And I still have to "press 1" for English

Nope, signature refers to what I have below here in blue letters - it shows up at the end of every post I post. I don't know how to change what you want to, but if you figure it out, I'd like to change mine too, now that I think about it. I have no doubt I've had kids and exactly how many.

Great news, indeed!

Once you die, you no longer have any rights. All your rights are transferred to your next of kin or Personal Representative, if you've appointed one. Even if you have signed your driver's license to indicate that you'd like to be an organ donor, if your next of kin doesn't want to, they don't have to follow your wishes. Your rights become theirs. No matter what you do or say, they can do whatever they please with your body, even bury it themselves, as long as it's not against the local law where the land is they choose to bury it. The moral of the story here is to select a Personal Representative that can be trusted or be darn sure your next of kin will respect your wishes. Chas - you crack me up!!!