Midnightmom

What is Linda's Pantry way of putting up ham? Mine turned really dark when I tried it.

Kitchen mandolins are dangerous! That is all. Just try to keep your "pinky" out of the way. )

To anyone who wants to be in the FaceBook Group: Either PM me (here) your email addy or send me a friend request on FB....Patricia Clayborn COPY and Paste this into browser window: https://www.facebook.com/patricia.clayborn.1

Love the little tongue hanging out. BTW- for FREE puppy training videos find Zak George on YouTube and on FaceBook. https://www.facebook.com/TheZakGeorge/ https://www.youtube.com/user/zakgeorge21

Need pics!

I created a Secret Group on Facebook called "Friends of MrsS" for those who wanted more flexibility to chat, etc. Only those invited can get in, and only those in it can post or see posts. Shall we give it a try? I you want "in" PM me either your email addy or your FaceBook name/link. My Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/patricia.clayborn.1

Easy Ice Packs: To create an effective ice pack, put a moist sponge in a plastic bag and freeze it. (This one is actually more of a "first-aid" hack.) Pasta Packing: There's no need to shell out a small fortune on expensive spaghetti jars. The old tubes from Pringle's chips can be perfect for the same job. Cover with contact paper to disguise them. Knife Sharpening: You can sharpen knives on the base of a ceramic teacup by swiping the knife over the base at an angle. Rapidly Soften Butter: Warm a glass (either microwave or run under hot water) and then place it over butter on a plate. This will quickly soften (but not melt) the butter so it spreads easily. (I don't keep my butter in the fridge. I keep mine on the countertop so I don't usually have this problem. But I might try it the next time I get a replacement stick out of the fridge.) Stripping Corn off the Cob: Stick your ear of corn into the hole in the center of a Bundt cake pan and then scrape with a sharp knife. Not only does it hold the cob in place, but it also catches the corn as it falls off.

AARP. HATE em!!! The only I get from them is solicitations to join and get such-and-such a "premium." I used to just automatically toss the envelopes...............until I discovered that the large laminated/plastic card inside makes a wonderful divider for my recipe box! It even has a blank orange stripe across the top (to write the category on) and which makes it easy to find the different sections! Now I look forward to receiving the junk mail. It means I have a new divider for my recipe box!!!

You could set up a FaceBook closed "Group." Only those invited or requesting to join could get in, post, and read.

My most favorite ever Maxine cartoon!

I run Windows 7 and use Chrome. I kept getting that horrible warning page and eventually gave up trying to get in. I am so glad to see that the site is back up and running smoothly ("knock on wood"). Now I just have to settle back in and catch up on what has been going on. BTW-when did the site come back online?

It just struck me that the final line of the problem is not based in reality!!! If I were actually at the store they would be overcharging me if they collected more than $16.00!!! 1 burger plus 1 single order of fries plus 1 drink $5 + $1 + $10 = $16 Let me also say..........................I would NEVER PAY $10 for a CUP of soda!!!

The question isn't how many died, but how many were left after all but 6 died!

I watched a "Hallmark" movie the other day........"Silent Night." The movie was (loosely) based on a true event that occurred over Christmas Eve/Christmas Day. The movie was great, but that is not what I really want to discuss here. Seeing the movie put me in a reflective mood about our "greatest generation." The weather our soldiers endured during the Battle of the Bulge was horrific: it was freezing cold, the foxholes were wet, and there was snow everywhere. On top of that, the army had not issued cold weather gear to the troops so they were not physically prepared for the conditions they found themselves in. Yet they held fast, stayed at their posts, and remained faithful to their oaths. This morning when took my dog out I was struck by just how heroic these men really were. The weather here, today, is somewhat bitter cold. There is no snow and the ground is dry. I found myself wishing that Pashi would hurry up and do her "business" so I could get back inside where it was warm and dry. Then it hit me. I was complaining about a few minutes of discomfort which would be easily remedied in a very short time. These men endured days of conditions worse than I can imagine. It made me truly grateful for the sacrifices our warriors made/make on our behalf.....on my behalf. Thank you to anyone who has ever served in the U.S military. You are awesome. You are appreciated. You are loved.

Let's start the New Year off with a bit of a quiz. Anyone who raises animals should "Ace" this.

I'll join.....................as long as I don't have to dance! (Two left feet and two knee replacements that make my legs feel like lead.) But I will attend and enjoy watching OTHER people dance. I brought some SF treats too...............

Love this one: "Each new generation born is in effect an invasion of civilization by little barbarians, who must be civilized before it is too late." I don't know when he wrote this, but it is sooooooooooooooo true for THIS generation. One can only hope that there are enough Christians and conservatives to "train up" the next generation and redeem the time.

Good reasoning, and..................mostly correct. In the third line the fries do indeed work out to being $2. HOWEVER, that is the value for 2 servings of fries! In the final line there is only a single serving................so $1. Next, the recognition of the multiplication sign in the final line changes the equation from the previous lines having been all addition...so good catch there. Let's look at the final line numerically: $5 + $1 x $10 = ? Lets use the mathematical law of PEMDAS to solve this: There are no parantheses. There are no exponents. Multiplication is next in line. So one single fries ($1) times one soda ($10) equals $10. No division to worry about. Addition is next. So the equation now becomes one hamburger ($5) plus the previous calculation ($10). No subtraction in this puzzle. Rewritten..............$5 + ($1 x $10) or $5 + $10 = $? Answer.......................$15 Merry Christmas! Now you can enjoy your day without worrying about this any more.

UPDATE: No, my car hasn't been found. BUT, they did run a follow-up story. The story is also posted to their FB site. I will keep an eye on the comments to see if any information is forthcoming.

Can you solve this puzzle? It will not only test your math acuity, but also your powers of observation. (Image attached. It doesn't really work as a "quiz" if I have to describe the graphic.)

Even if you don't like the original "Bohemian Rhapsody" song, I think you WILL LIKE this adaptation. Enjoy. And,,,,,,,,Merry CHRISTmas!!! https://www.facebook.com/simonne.dale/posts/1642927882399992?pnref=story