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Tishala
Member
08-01-2000
| Friday, October 01, 2010 - 6:04 pm
Oh and Sam, about the frying pan: I haven't had problems with it, but I use it almost exclusively to sear stuff, so I get really hot and go to town (unenamaled cast iron and I don't get along). When I make things I'd notice hot spots, like eggs, I don't ever use the Le Creuset. Maybe I'll have to try.
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Whoami
Member
08-02-2001
| Friday, October 01, 2010 - 9:22 pm
So it sounds like everyone here is saying about the same as WhosMom said. I took a pic of the website on my little Kodak, then had her look at it through the viewfinder. It didn't occur to me to take the laptop in, LOL. Today wouldn't have been a good day for that anyway, as I had to get there and accompany Mom to a follow-up doctor's appt. (someone from the nursing home drove her) with the surgeon who put the plate in her leg. And I sure wouldn't have wanted to leave a laptop in my car, or in her room for all that time. Anyway, Mom said it looks like a Phalaenopsis orchid from what she could see of it. And it makes sense, since its one of the more common orchid species for the home. I googled Phalaenopsis to get the correct spelling, and in the process came up with a website for Phalaenopsis Care. Hopefully that will have some good tips for you. I haven't read the site myself, so I have no idea what it says. The only thing Mom said that I don't think was mentioned here is that you could try spritzing (misting with a spray bottle that is), the leaves and blossoms. As I thought in a previous post, it could be too that the blossoms are just done with their "cycle" and there really isn't much you could do at that point. I'll ask Mom tomorrow about what to do if the blossoms fall off. I wonder if the spike the blossoms were on will die off, and it will grow a new one when it gets ready to bloom again, or if it will grow new blossoms on its existing spike. FWIW, I don't know if "spike" is the correct term, but I'll ask Mom about that too. LOL.
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Ophiliasgrandma
Member
09-04-2001
| Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 8:21 am
In my experience with orchids the flowers die off in the order of their blooming over a periods of days or weeks...never all together. I would wait to cut the stem after it dies out and becomes brown.
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Christy358
Member
07-10-2007
| Saturday, October 02, 2010 - 9:07 pm
New Question. I am thinking about thinking about buying a house. When you get a car, you get a manual that tells you when to check what based on milage. How do you know when to check on things on your house?
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 9:17 am
LOL, Christy, it has been sort of hit and miss for me but I did see a couple of articles in the newspaper about when to do certain maintenance. One thing I have never seen mentioned is that you are supposed to seal the granite, slate, travertine annually, if you have any in your house. I found that out after I had lived in my condo for 2.5 years. When you buy your house if you get any manuals with your appliances I think they say when they should be maintenanced. I bet there is something on the internet, surely someone has made a list of all the things you have to maintain with a house. I am lucky that I don't have all that stuff since I am in a condo.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 10:35 am
Christy, it's almost like having a kid. There is NO manual. And there is a lot to take care of. Since so many houses have so many variables, it is really hard to give advice. Just one example (out of thousands) is that some houses are built where there is a lot of water, so maintaining the sump pump (even having a backup) is a huge deal. Some houses are on very dry land, so that is a non-issue. Furnaces, AC/ fireplaces, chimneys, water softeners, gutters, dryer vents, hardwood floors, sliding screen doors, hot water heaters, etc... are all things you need to maintain and there are so many different types of everything. Condos for sure have their advantages!!!
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Colordeagua
Member
10-25-2003
| Sunday, October 03, 2010 - 2:09 pm
I am in a condo too. Twenty-five years this past summer. Me, being me, I'd never live in an individual dwelling. Too much maintenance to take care of yourself. But that's just me. House and condo -- each have their own advantages and disadvantages. Former female co-worker is in her own house. I'm sure she's doing fine. She is house-handy. That is not me.
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Sia
Member
03-10-2002
| Monday, October 04, 2010 - 6:25 pm
Tisha, WHAT mess on your kitchen counter? Someone needs to start a thread on HOARDING for me. You would just scream if you saw my kitchen counters! You can barely set down a coffee cup.
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Rissa
Member
03-19-2006
| Tuesday, October 05, 2010 - 2:47 am
Christy I would absolutely recommend that you hire an inspector before finalizing any home purchase. It's extremely inexpensive compared to the cost of the home (it's been awhile but about $500?). You wouldn't (or shouldn't) buy a car without running it by a mechanic first, right? A home inspector will go over the plumbing, electrical, structural etc. Any real estate agent or attorney can recommend a person or company. Our last house we made having a home inspection part of the contract so when it turned out the pool needed $1,500 worth of repairs that money was further negotiated off of the price. Anyway to connect the above to your actual question the inspectors we hired over the years also usually gave us a huge binder that contained home maintenance schedules. Once a month do this, once a year do that.... items like cleaning eaves, furnace filters, fire alarms, etc. Just don't read it BEFORE buying or it might just scare you off the idea. LOLOL
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Monday, October 11, 2010 - 11:55 am
Do you guys think this phone is a good deal at $39.97 free shipping? http://www.amazon.com/Expandable-2-Handset.../
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Monday, October 11, 2010 - 3:03 pm
Too late, I ordered it. If it sucks I'll send it back.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, October 11, 2010 - 3:17 pm
Walmart has one that I think is a little different for $27 VTech CS6319-2 DECT Expandable Two Handset Cordless Phone System with Caller ID and Handset Speakerphone DECT 6.0 digital technology Digital security protects against identity theft Includes two handsets Model#: CS6319-2 Order Online $27.82
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Monday, October 11, 2010 - 3:20 pm
Yeah, I saw that one, but I need an answering machine and that model didn't have an answering machine.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Monday, October 11, 2010 - 3:24 pm
I don't know why Walmart has the three handset, the one handset and the four handset of your model, but not the 2 handset...
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Monday, October 11, 2010 - 5:55 pm
Naja, I bought a V-Tech 4-handset DECT 6.0 phone from Costco (I think it was just under $100). I actually wasn't sure about V-Tech but turns out I really like it. I didn't want/need the answering machine part, but I use the speakerphone in the handset all day long. (And yes, I have a phone in every room!) I think you'll like your new phone!
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Tuesday, October 12, 2010 - 5:38 pm
Thanks Costa, I hope I like it. I got it mainly because I'm tired of my wireless internet cutting out every time DH is on the phone, plus my old cordless phone is pretty old and speed dial won't work anymore. They say these DECT 6.0 phones don't interfere with wireless g networks, and I guess I'll find out if it's true in a few days when the new phone gets here.
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Costacat
Member
07-15-2000
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 4:50 am
My phone doesn't interfere with my wireless 'net OR the IR on my computer. I sit here and work while on conference calls. And the sound is so clear (for those on the other end) that when the fan kicks on in my laptop, they say it sounds like a jet engine! At any rate, my wireless router is right above my head, on a shelf, when I use the phone, and there's absolutely no interference in connection with the network or on the phone.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 8:05 am
agree with the above, no golf clubs. Think of the ultimate goal he wanted to achieve with a degree, and get something that matches that more... (ie briefcase or laptop or ???)
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 8:11 am
Where did he attend? Can you get him a University sweatshirt and an alumni license plate cover?
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Rissa
Member
03-19-2006
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 8:18 am
I agree with getting him something that relates to the career he went to school for. Although to be honest my husband uses his golf clubs at work more than any other office supply. Some years he has been on the course up to 5 times a week from April to October. Is he going to be wearing suits and doesn't currently? Perhaps a custom fitted new suit complete with shirt/tie?
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 10:01 am
My dumb question: Am I missing something? WHo gets the suit or golf clubs or briefcase?
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Rissa
Member
03-19-2006
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 10:08 am
Yes you are Serate and apparently so am I because the post we were discussing has gone poof. We were giving suggestions for a University grad gift.
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Serate
Member
08-21-2001
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 10:10 am
Rissa I just found the discussion in the Party Planning thread. lol
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 10:19 am
What the heck?? HOW did THREE of us post in the wrong thread?? I feel like I am in the twighlight zone!!!
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Wednesday, October 13, 2010 - 10:22 am
Or is TVCH just trying to &$@# with us!??
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