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Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 3:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Thanks so much, Bee!! My veggies stay good until I use them but bananas are getting ripe before I can eat them and I buy them green. I eat one everyday for breakfast so I get the extra potassium.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 6:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
Holly, I looked this up because I couldn't remember. Looks similar to what I'd read in my owner's manual. I'll tell you, my vegetables stay fresh for a very long time! The only thing I disagree with totally is the tomatoes. I never put them in the fridge, they get all mealy and weird. Besides, I like them room temperature.

Fruits and vegetables generally require three different levels of relative humidity. Items requiring high relative humidity (90-100%) include leafy greens, beans, cucumber, asparagus, broccoli, celery, avocado, berries, green onions, and pears. A medium relative humidity (80-90%) is best for things like melon, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, and citrus. Low relative humidity (below 80%) works best for dried garlic and onions, pumpkin, and squash.

Sliding to the "high" end closes a vent in the drawer, keeping the drier refrigerator air out and the moisture in. Sliding to the "low" end opens the vent allowing more circulation and decreasing the amount of water vapor in the air.


Dipo
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04-23-2002

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 6:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
Thans Hukdon, I have been wondering what that sliding thing was for, LOL. I have noticed that my vegetables do stay fresher longer. I don't put my onions in the frig until I have cut them, should I??

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 6:34 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
I have never refrigerated onions and they last a very long time.

Hukdonreality
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09-29-2003

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 6:37 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Hukdonreality a private message Print Post    
My onions are kept in the basement until I cut them. They're supposed to be kept in a cool, dark environment as best I know. I'm no food storage guru Dipo, sorry!

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 6:46 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Onions are fine out of the fridge if it is cool, but if your house is 84deg inside, like mine is right this second, , they're probably better off in the fridge.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 6:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
Onions are pretty self contained and hardy little things. I would say they like cool (but not frigid, a frozen onion from a too-cold fridge is not tasty) and dry best.

Holly
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07-22-2001

Monday, July 07, 2008 - 8:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Holly a private message Print Post    
Thanks for that, Huk. Now I know why nothing lasts for too long--I was doing the opposite to what you posted. Kept the lettuce, cukes, etc. on low and they never seem to last too long. Going now to change it ;)

Colordeagua
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10-25-2003

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 9:11 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Colordeagua a private message Print Post    
Question: I'm thinking of trying a pair of Frye boots -- again. Probably the Harness style. Been looking at comments about them on the Zappos web site. Boots need some break-in time generally. Heel slippage at first. I have narrow foot so need to order half-size down. Any comments about Frye boot fit?

And a general boot style question: Harness comes in 12 and 8 inch height. I'll wear with jeans / pants only. When you sit, pants leg comes up above the top of 8 inch boot? Is that "acceptable" in looks worn with high / knee socks?

Landileigh
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07-29-2002

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 12:19 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landileigh a private message Print Post    
what is that website that has that deal that is only for THAT day and then it is gone? i know juju has mentioned it before.

Scooterrific
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07-08-2005

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 12:27 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Scooterrific a private message Print Post    
deal a day? don't slap me, i'm serious!

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 12:39 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
there are a couple. there's woot.com and yugster.com to name two ... and there is dealofday.com

Landileigh
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07-29-2002

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 1:04 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landileigh a private message Print Post    
thanks ladyt! it was woot.com i was looking for. i have it bookmarked at home, but not here at work.

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 3:52 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
QUESTION: I have been wanting to do a Open House/Housewarming party and had picked 7/26 for the date then had to do the dental surgery, is it too late to go ahead? Is only 16 days notice to little? Should I move it a week? TIA

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 6:36 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
depends on your guests, personally for me it wouldnt be a prob, 16 days is plenty of notice.

I would invite and see if enough can come, if not move it out a week or 2

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 9:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
I don't think a 2 week notice is too short at all. I would likely poll my friends first and see if that weekend would work and then schedule accordingly.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 9:55 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
QUESTION: I am trying to find a good online Spanish course.

I have tried to find local parks and rec type courses and all are either during the day (I work) or have been cancelled due to low enrollment or are just too far to drive and too inconvienent. So, I thought maybe I'd try something online. I have previously borrowed tapes from the library, but I'm very visual, so I need to see the words. Just listening in the car didn't work.

Does anyone know of a good online class? I don't want to spend more than $100. I don't want the expense or time commitment of a college course, just something casual to get more familiar with the language (I took French in High school -- foolish me!)

Wargod
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07-16-2001

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 10:09 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Wargod a private message Print Post    
I don't think 2 weeks is all that short either. Though to be honest, the last few years with all the family stuff (bil's mother, sis having difficult pregnancy, my aunt) I'm lucky if I can give people that much notice. Thankfully, people understand that it's really difficult for me to plan that far ahead.

Brenda, what about that computer program (Rosetta?) that's advertised on tv? I don't really remember much about the commercial, other than seeing pics and words in spanish on a computer screen. Darren briefly considered it, but decided he'd be better off in a classroom with an instructor.

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Tuesday, July 08, 2008 - 10:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
Thanks for filling in for me with landileigh and Woot, Ladytex.

Ladytex
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09-27-2001

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - 6:01 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Ladytex a private message Print Post    
Juju, you should check out yugster, too.

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - 8:56 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
Thanks Wargod. The Rosette software is about twice what I want to spend, but I might consider it.

Babyruth
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07-19-2001

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - 9:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Babyruth a private message Print Post    
Have you googled "free online Spanish course"?
There used to be a totally free French course online that I used about 6 years ago.

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - 11:04 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
PBS also has some language courses if you look through their schedule. I did a beginners' Spanish course off there and it was ok for the basics.

Rissa
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03-20-2006

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - 12:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Rissa a private message Print Post    
Hubby threw me for a loop last night. I am in the midst of shopping for dresses for myself and 3 dd's for an upcoming wedding (gag me!) So middle dd found a beautifull one yesterday and when dh got home from work I sent her upstairs to try it on and show him. While we are waiting for her to come downstairs hubby asks if it's a solid colour. He says all guests at weddings are supposed to wear solid colours not patterns. What the heck? I have never heard this before, is he out to lunch? Am I?

Kitt
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09-06-2000

Wednesday, July 09, 2008 - 12:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Kitt a private message Print Post    
Never heard that, in fact I thought flowered dresses were huge at spring/summer weddings.

Did he mean the bride and groom at the particular wedding you're going to have asked for solid colours?