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Of all the possible disaster scenarios, I'm very partial to the zombies. For starters it's much more fun to think about, and it does offer a possible explanation for my black cat's recent behavior (all others have failed) Plus I figure it's just as likely to happen as any of the other...

My dad had a funny experience with the scrap yard not too long ago. His church had an ancient photocopier that they needed to dispose of. I guess most of the body was made of metal? Anyway the regular "dump" wanted something like $100 to take it, but one of their employees suggested taking it...

I try to keep the return as close to zero as possible. No big fat check when everyone else is getting one, BUT as you said, no one is borrowing my money without paying interest.

Unfortunately the money is going the wrong way for us this year. We only owe a little, but I'm going to pay it on the 15th of April. I do like the e-file system though. Beats doing it by hand!

This is a brilliant idea! I've got loads of plants that need to be divided. Selling them at a garage sale sounds like a great way to make some extra $$$

I am so lucky about the food thing. There are so many awesome foods farmed or caught within 100 miles of where I live, it could be a challenge to eat them all. The only things I can think of that can't be had locally are tropical fruits and olive oil and other fancy imported stuff. Oh and...

I agree with freemotion, It's a process. I will never be 100% self sufficient. Actually I think life would suck if I was. I like having give and take with other people. But I like learning to do things myself that I never thought I could do, and I'm always looking to make more out of my...

I've made pasta with just my two hands and a rolling pin. It was ...um interesting. It seemed like I rolled and rolled and rolled. I decided that if I was serious about making pasta on a regular basis I would get one of those little crank things that forces the dough through two rollers...

Congratulations, yes I'm a teeny bit envious, but those are some very good finds.

I think everyone has good advise for you. You did the right thing! My only piece of input is that, if you can possibly afford it, you might want to talk to an attorney who specializes in family law. S/he would be working for YOU and giving you advice specific to the laws of your state. I...

:gig :lau :th this thread just keeps getting better

You can wing it in baking, just not quite the same ways that you can with pantry cooking. If you have a "core" recipe for cake, bread, cookies, you can make substitutions of like ingredients. But you have to have experience as to what flavors combine well AND you have to maintain proper ratios...

All the men I know would be reading it with cayenne pepper in hand.

Brrrrrrr. I'm cold just reading this thread. I'm a big baby about the cold. My hat's off to you gals for living there AND being able to get out of bed in the morning.

Just to continue with our using it up, wearing it out theme, I have been thinking about how to make the best use of some food odds and ends. The dregs in the cereal box are pretty good stirred into basic cookie batter. We made Special K-coconut-yellow raisin cookies that were yum-yum. Today I...

:lau :lau :lau :lau I can't even post what I'm thinking or this thread will get locked for sure. Thanks for the belly laugh Beekissed!

I too started out using it. It's GREAT when your space is limited. I still use an adapted version of it for greens, garlic and a few other small things. But I've become slovenly lately and just let my squash sprawl all over the place. Plus my tomatoes just get a cage slapped on them when...

Has he called Chase yet? Usually just calling one of their loan councilors can buy some time at the very least. Also they will tell him what programs they have available that might meet his needs. He has nothing to lose by calling and everything to gain.

This is what I was thinking too. If it's fungal, it'll disappear quick with some Tinactin.

Chase might still refinance him if it means not having another foreclosure on their books.