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Well, Darlene solved her little ducky problem by *MOVING*!!!! ( http://www.nataliedee.com/ ) NOT a kids' site!!!

Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhh... Nobody could read *her* mind!!! Snapping turtles are wary of people. They'll sun themselves at the top of the water, but dive when they see you approach. Ours will dive when they see us looking from the window, 50 feet away! Better to sit and wait from a far enough distance to shoot, but stay *stationary*. Like maybe while she's sunbathing... gun at the ready? I was looking for the first Princess Boot Camp thread for someone, and ran across *this* one. I thought it kinda funny, remembering the duck thread elsewhere... Hard tellin' WHAT I might find... I hafta keep looking for the other thread, since I haven't found it yet!

Shadows of the past...

YUP... something for our urban dwellers to dream over. Wonder if you could make a "cozy" in "urban cammo"????

Quote: ...you actually have collected recipes for rodents, bugs and such... Ask Westbrook... She's the *QUEEN* of critter and bug recipes!!! (Just DON'T get her started on toads and frogs!!!)

Take inventory of what you *have*. Make lists of what you'd realistically NEED to have... and other lists of what you'd LIKE to have. Decide a plan of "attack"... how much of what each week? Budget! Shop sales, thrift stores, garage sales... and have a copy of your lists handy so you can refer to them when in doubt about an unexpected find. Keep your lists up-to-date. Know what you have and where it is. Rotate food stores. Don't forget accessories, like batteries, if needed. One step at a time... just be aware and conscious of your goals. Slow and steady still wins the race!!

I agree! I'm embarrassed that I haven't updated this thread yet... life and a naughty computer got in the way. Thanks for the links, especially for your site... I'd forgotten where it was!

Yanno... All I really wanted to do was post a few "women only" jokes... WHAT HAPPENED?????

**Cat drags cookiejar over to the side and duct-tapes her to the wall... with some over her mouth, too...** Pay no attention to those who don't can *yet*... Nana used to say she couldn't, til she did it! Cult? What cult???

RE: all of the above... We are all SO alike!!!!

Cool, Karen!!

Something tells me Westie's gonna *LOVE* this guy!!!! She's been sick, I guess, but when she gets back...

Half white, half whole wheat flour makes a lighter loaf. As your family gets more used to it, you can gradually change the ratio of white to whole wheat (more whole wheat). It gets more dense and heavier, but experience will tell you how much *you* like. You don't HAVE to slice the tops. But it looks nice sometimes, especially on round loaves. Round loaves... just follow the directions, except shape the loaves into a flattish ball and let them rise on a greased cookie sheet. Bake as for loaves. Some people dust the cookie sheet with cornmeal before placing the dough on it. WAY TO GO, all of you!!! Great looking breads!!!

Andrea, we don't :frying pan: people for using their own resources the best way they can. If you want to and can line dry, fine... if not, fine, too. Can't you re-use those dryer sheets again? I mean, rinse in your solution, squeeze and re-use? Has anyone tried those plastic/rubber-like balls in the dryer? They're supposed to eliminate the need for fabric softener. I *always* dilute my fabric softener by about 1/3 softener to 2/3 parts water. Saves money, trips to the store, and works just fine. Use your old jugs for mixing it... and make sure the full-strength ones are out of sight of anyone else who just might (yeah, riiiiight ) get the hankerin' to do laundry.

I re-checked every link and re-did the defunct ones. Feel free to add more links... I know I'm going to pull more from the posts as I find them.

*giggle* Boy, are *YOU* gonna be popular!!!!

That's the recipe for "no gluten" peanut butter cookies! Very good for those with allergies to wheat/flour.

Or was that Duckula???

Pssssssssssssssst... hey, PureCajunSunshine... HONK

How do I store it? What do those numbers on it mean? How long will it last sealed up? Opened? Where do I store it? What's with the "Use By", "Best Before", and "Expiration Date"? What do I do if I suspect insects near it? What about molds? I went searching for links to do a permanent "sticky" post here in the kitchen, where it will cover both normal, day-to-day food storage, and helpful guidelines for long-term storage. If you have links to these things, feel free to post them, too. This first is VERY helpful information compiled and (I believe) edited by Alan T. Hagan, who has been a member here since 12/13/05, though he visits and posts infrequently. He's done an excellent job, and I would suggest you read it all... http://www.survival-center.com/foodfaq/ More later as I figure out the lesser-better ones...

Sorry, Snowmom... it's kind of a "lost cause". I've pulled off what I can find from the past, but no online cookbook is in the works *for now*. That said, we are hoping to have one in actual print.

I like fair amount of meat in my chili, so it's thicker than some, but yes, it's definitely a "soup". I'm sure you can eliminate some of the liquids... just make it to your own tastes. What *I* like about it is the addition of the canned tomato soup... it makes a mild undertone that we like.

(reci posted this one.)

Do you have a hungry and able friend who might help can and/or smoke for a good helping of salmon?? Might be a good way to get it done... (Wish I lived closer. )