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away36 · 6 April 2009, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Where can I buy Mason jars (ie canning jars)? I want to make m own yogurt, and I need glass containers that I can sterilize.

Hmmm......most grocery stores carry them, but I don't usually see them here until the fall.

Carolina · 6 April 2009, 02:29 AM

Science geek here.

Science experiments I can eat!

Plus, it's theorized to be healthier, as I can control the length of time it ferments, the amount of heat applied, etc. Since I can purchase a gallon of organic milk for $6, it's cheaper, too.

away36 · 6 April 2009, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Yes, they seem happy. But Nancy, they don't look particularly anxious!

You're SO funny Lisa!

Carolina · 6 April 2009, 02:30 AM

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Originally Posted by away36

Hmmm......most grocery stores carry them, but I don't usually see them here until the fall.

Darn, really? I just ordered some online to be shipped free to Walmart, so the only drawback is now I have to wait...

away36 · 6 April 2009, 02:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Science geek here.

Science experiments I can eat!

Plus, it's theorized to be healthier, as I can control the length of time it ferments, the amount of heat applied, etc. Since I can purchase a gallon of organic milk for $6, it's cheaper, too.

Man....I hated science....and more importantly....I'm just too darned lazy to go to all that work!

away36 · 6 April 2009, 02:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Darn, really? I just ordered some online to be shipped free to Walmart, so the only drawback is now I have to wait...

Never thought about Walmart, but now that you said that I can bet for sure they'd be on the shelves. I avoid those aisles.

Lisa · 6 April 2009, 02:37 AM

Funny like a screen door on a submarine...

Speaking of homemade edible science experiments, I just came up from the basement armed with new scientific knowledge. Of the edible sort.

If you chew up a mouthfull of baby carrots and spit them out in the laundry chute, they will be effectively hidden in the pile of dirty clothes. Then, they will invariably go through the washing machine and the dryer. The end result is a lint trap filled with freshly laundered, perfectly dehydrated carrot bits. Why spend money on a food dehydrator when you can use this method, and have a nice, clean load of laundry to boot?

Hmmm. Somehow, I think Caroline's experiment is, um, better.

Carolina · 6 April 2009, 02:42 AM

Taking bets here as to which child contributed that small gem of culinary research...

away36 · 6 April 2009, 03:03 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Funny like a screen door on a submarine...

Speaking of homemade edible science experiments, I just came up from the basement armed with new scientific knowledge. Of the edible sort.

If you chew up a mouthfull of baby carrots and spit them out in the laundry chute, they will be effectively hidden in the pile of dirty clothes. Then, they will invariably go through the washing machine and the dryer. The end result is a lint trap filled with freshly laundered, perfectly dehydrated carrot bits. Why spend money on a food dehydrator when you can use this method, and have a nice, clean load of laundry to boot?

Hmmm. Somehow, I think Caroline's experiment is, um, better.

I remember those experiments. My youngest was particularly helpful when I needed to determine how long it would take mold to grow on sandwich crusts if stored under the couch.

Lisa · 6 April 2009, 03:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Taking bets here as to which child contributed that small gem of culinary research...

Did somebody say "carrots?"

Lisa · 6 April 2009, 03:18 AM

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Originally Posted by away36

I remember those experiments. My youngest was particularly helpful when I needed to determine how long it would take mold to grow on sandwich crusts if stored under the couch.

So, Nancy - can you please tell me if, or how, the presoak of two parts grape juice with one part chocolate milk affected your results?

away36 · 6 April 2009, 03:26 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Did somebody say "carrots?"

OMG!!! I just LOVE that picture!!!!!!!

away36 · 6 April 2009, 03:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

So, Nancy - can you please tell me if, or how, the presoak of two parts grape juice with one part chocolate milk affected your results?

Absolutely.....it resulted in the need for new carpeting once we tried to rearrange the living room and put the couch in another place!

Lion · 6 April 2009, 04:04 AM

Ahhh, you ladies really have me in stitches today. Just wait with little ones it only gets better as they get older!!!
(meaning more outlandish events)

Lion · 6 April 2009, 04:14 AM

Lisa, your daughter looks like such an angel. It must have been someone else with the carrots experiment!!!

Jimbits76 · 6 April 2009, 04:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa

Did somebody say "carrots?"

It's official, Claire and I are searching for a handmade European mohair bear called Violet....as soon as one is about....she'll be on her way to the US.

J

Carolina · 6 April 2009, 04:19 AM

Lisa, that is an awesome picture. Violet looks like she is plotting something!!

Carolina · 6 April 2009, 04:46 AM

OK, here's our Japanese Maple:

Here's another plant that I can't identify - it always blooms in spring:

And here are my kids after too much sugar:

Lion · 6 April 2009, 05:00 AM

Carol, the flowering shrub with white flowers, does it also bloom in the summer as well as spring???
Sugar, what a substance, it has a wonderful way of making children hyper and outrageous and have no memory recall of what they did!!!

Carolina · 6 April 2009, 05:01 AM

No, that shrub only blooms this time of year, and that's it!

Lion · 6 April 2009, 05:04 AM

Well, I can't see the foliage too well to see what the leaves look like. Could it be a spirea shrub? They bloom in spring and some varieties have white flowers!!!

away36 · 6 April 2009, 05:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

Lisa, that is an awesome picture. Violet looks like she is plotting something!!

Speaking of gardening....the apple never falls far from the tree does it!!!

Lion · 6 April 2009, 05:19 AM

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Originally Posted by away36

Speaking of gardening....the apple never falls far from the tree does it!!!

Yes, Lisa is going to have her hands full when this little girl gets older. My parents said to me when my son was born: This is our revenge on you!!!

away36 · 6 April 2009, 05:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Carolina

And here are my kids after too much sugar:

Those kids are so adorable. They look like they'd be a lot of fun....on their good days.

away36 · 6 April 2009, 05:31 AM

Ok....poor Al.........I decided to get rid of the lily garden this year. It's been there for 8 years and it's time for a change. I had no idea how much work it would be for him to dig them all out. Yikes!!!

Better make him a REALLY good dinner tonight!!

Carolina · 6 April 2009, 05:42 AM

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Originally Posted by away36

Those kids are so adorable. They look like they'd be a lot of fun....on their good days.

I have to admit - most of the time they are tons of fun. It's that other 10% that wears my butt out!!

p.s. - you need to get Al a backhoe!

Carolina · 6 April 2009, 05:43 AM

Nancy, what's going to replace the lilies? Knowing you, it won't be grass...

Carolina · 6 April 2009, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by away36

Speaking of gardening....the apple never falls far from the tree does it!!!

Ha - good point!

(hi, Lisa!

)

Carolina · 6 April 2009, 05:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Lion

Well, I can't see the foliage too well to see what the leaves look like. Could it be a spirea shrub? They bloom in spring and some varieties have white flowers!!!

Leo, that may be it. Nor worries, though - too lazy to get another photo!

Carolina · 6 April 2009, 05:55 AM

One of my favorite lines from my daughter:

"But mommy, smarties make you smart!"

6 April 2009, 02:29 AM	#5132
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Science geek here. Science experiments I can eat! Plus, it's theorized to be healthier, as I can control the length of time it ferments, the amount of heat applied, etc. Since I can purchase a gallon of organic milk for $6, it's cheaper, too. __________________ . .Member #5380 .

6 April 2009, 02:42 AM	#5138
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Taking bets here as to which child contributed that small gem of culinary research... __________________ . .Member #5380 .

6 April 2009, 04:04 AM	#5144
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Ahhh, you ladies really have me in stitches today. Just wait with little ones it only gets better as they get older!!! (meaning more outlandish events) __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

6 April 2009, 04:14 AM	#5145
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Lisa, your daughter looks like such an angel. It must have been someone else with the carrots experiment!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

6 April 2009, 04:19 AM	#5147
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Lisa, that is an awesome picture. Violet looks like she is plotting something!! __________________ . .Member #5380 .

6 April 2009, 02:37 AM	#5137
Lisa "TRF" Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: oklahoma city Posts: 15,741	Funny like a screen door on a submarine... Speaking of homemade edible science experiments, I just came up from the basement armed with new scientific knowledge. Of the edible sort. If you chew up a mouthfull of baby carrots and spit them out in the laundry chute, they will be effectively hidden in the pile of dirty clothes. Then, they will invariably go through the washing machine and the dryer. The end result is a lint trap filled with freshly laundered, perfectly dehydrated carrot bits. Why spend money on a food dehydrator when you can use this method, and have a nice, clean load of laundry to boot? Hmmm. Somehow, I think Caroline's experiment is, um, better.

6 April 2009, 04:46 AM	#5148
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	OK, here's our Japanese Maple: Here's another plant that I can't identify - it always blooms in spring: And here are my kids after too much sugar: __________________ . .Member #5380 .

6 April 2009, 05:00 AM	#5149
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Carol, the flowering shrub with white flowers, does it also bloom in the summer as well as spring??? Sugar, what a substance, it has a wonderful way of making children hyper and outrageous and have no memory recall of what they did!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

6 April 2009, 05:01 AM	#5150
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	No, that shrub only blooms this time of year, and that's it! __________________ . .Member #5380 .

6 April 2009, 05:04 AM	#5151
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	Well, I can't see the foliage too well to see what the leaves look like. Could it be a spirea shrub? They bloom in spring and some varieties have white flowers!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

6 April 2009, 05:43 AM	#5157
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	Nancy, what's going to replace the lilies? Knowing you, it won't be grass... __________________ . .Member #5380 .

6 April 2009, 05:55 AM	#5160
Carolina "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: North Carolina Watch: it, Bubba! Posts: 6,271	One of my favorite lines from my daughter: "But mommy, smarties make you smart!" __________________ . .Member #5380 .

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