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DesertTinker

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  1. 39 minutes ago, MaryIsobel said:

    Not as bad as I had feared although not the beautiful specimen that it could have been. Our guests tonight are a bachelor friend of my husbands, who truly appreciates anything home cooked and my two  20-something nephews both of whom apparently have hollow legs.

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    They won’t even notice!!

    😋🥰

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  2. 6 minutes ago, blue_dolphin said:

     

    The delivery guy said it would take about 6 hrs for the temps to stabilize so I haven't put anything in yet.  It's been holding -5 to -7Ï in the freezer and 35°F in the fridge for a while now so I think I'll put some ice cube trays in the freezer and start moving fridge stuff in.  Given what I tossed, I believe the fridge part will handle most of what's left.  I didn't lose anything from the freezer so that's going to be more of a crunch and I'll probably have to toss some stuff.  The new fridge just has one shelf so I need to get some little tubs or shoe boxes to organize things.

    They would have removed the old fridge but since the freezer never warmed up and the fridge is still maintaining 50°F which is OK for fruits and veg in the short term, I didn't take them up on it. Lord only knows what's behind there but once it's emptied, I'll be able to wiggle it out and see!

    I’m quite certain that you’ll find lots of Patrick and Michael’s “treasures” under there. All the twist ties and bread bag lock thingies and bottle caps that have gone missing over the years. 

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  3. 1 minute ago, JoNorvelleWalker said:

     

    So I could turn off the switch.

     

     

    Long answer:

     

    Last weekend I installed new firmware in my Wi-Fi access point.  Afterwards two smart outlets were not responsive.  This typically happens when I make changes to the access point.  I know from past experience all that is required is to manually turn the outlets off and on.  One of the outlets I could reach.  The other is underneath a desk.  Even in the best of times it is difficult for me get underneath the desk.  These are not the best of times.

     

    Thus I removed the aforementioned switch protector and turned off the wall switch, waited a few moments and turned the wall switch back on.  Neglecting to remember that the freezer is controlled by the same wall switch as the smart outlet.  Which is the reason I got the switch protector in the first place.  Afterwards the smart outlet worked just fine.

     

    Tonight I cleaned the freezer and used a little bleach.  I shall miss the ice cream.

     

    Ah, now I understand. Still, sorry for your losses and all the extra work.

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  4. 59 minutes ago, Norm Matthews said:

    I have three small measuring glasses that I found in antique stores.  The smallest one may be little smaller than a shot glass and the other two are not a lot bigger. Each measures have 4 teaspoons equal 1 Tablespoon.  Does anyone know if a teaspoon size at some time in the past changed from  4 to 3  or are/do these measurements have some other application?  

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    Search “Australian tablespoon”. Apparently they use a different standard. From Wikipedia 

    The Australian definition of the tablespoon as a unit of volume is:[11]

    1 Australian tablespoon = 20 ml
        2 /3 fl oz
      = 2 dessertspoons,     1 dessertspoon= 10 ml each
      = 4 teaspoons, teaspoon =   5 ml each
  5. 58 minutes ago, cdh said:

    Since my CSO has never regained its ability to do the steam thing, I've been satisfied with its ability to just be a toaster oven.  But the steam function was nice while it worked... so when I spotted this thing: Vevor steam thingy, I think I'm going to grab one and see what it is good for... 

    Cool! Comes with its own “Ash Tray”! 🤣

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  6. 1 hour ago, heidih said:

    I don't particularly care for the term "unhealthful" - its relative. But if I use dad and his wife's carcass (chicken not human!) for stock. I rarely have to add more salt.

    One emoji response isn’t enough. ”… the term unhealthful” gets an EG like heart. “Dad and his wife’s carcass (chicken not human!)” 🤣🤣🤣 

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  7. @blue_dolphinThe prettiest of my first batch. I followed this recipe, but realized when I got home from shopping that I’d forgotten to buy any lemons.  Went online to get ideas and found a lot of (non popsicle) blueberry and ginger recipes, so I grabbed the ginger I had and cut a few “coins” to use for infusing the blueberries. They’re not expertly crafted, but still delicious. I was going to use the wooden sticks, but things came up unexpectedly, so I just used the plastic ones that came with the set.


    Oh, and I’ll never match your beautiful tiny lettering on the sticks.😍😍

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  8. 1 hour ago, Smithy said:

     

    And THIS is what comes of hasty writing, then hasty reading on the replies. I thought you were talking about the boudin! But yes, this was a mighty temptation. As it happens, I already have too many great "entertaining accessories" that sit gathering dust.

     

    Maybe in a year or three I'll spot one of these for, oh, $15 at a garage sale. And then if I buy it, I'll STILL wonder what the hell I'm going to do with it. 😉

    Put legs on it for a chair side table? Would hold a mug and an iPad/tablet easily! 🤣

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  9. 14 minutes ago, Annie_H said:

    Our beach home has a rare hand dug well in the basement and a modern dug well but both can run dry if we have too many house guests. Our shower head is a bird bath mister, lol. My sister showers twice a day and needs a fresh towel every time. Tough titty princess. 

    Had to separate this from the rest of your reply. 
    🤣🤣🤣 Privilege and princess status don’t work everywhere.

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