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    Winter Storm Thread....how deep is your snow?

    Last trip out to the barn to feed the critters was with my boots on through about 6 inches of heavy wet snow. It's supposed to continue through tomorrow morning. DH is at a conference in Columbus. Just me and the dogs. House is warm and quiet. 2 dogs asleep on the couch, 2 dogs asleep at my...
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    More of a Brag...I WON!

    Congrats!:ya I once won $50 for a cheesecake I made for a valentines baking contest sponsored by the library. My employer cut out the article in the paper and put it on the bulletin board. I then become the person that had to bring the cheesecake to every event!!
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    Does anyone sell their produce/homeades at the local farmers market?

    I was thinking of giving this a try this year. I'm considering some soaps including laundry soap, maybe a few herbs/plants and possibly eggs. What do you sell/buy at the market? How do you do, Is it worth your time?
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    Anyone know what this is?

    Play doh extruder? Pasta extruder? Potato masher? Start trying to put some things in it and mush them, see what works best!
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    What blogs do you follow?

    I love this Blog- http://suzannemcminn.com Do you have a blog or have a suggested blog for us to read?
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    Plastics in the kitchen..Safe?

    I've heard lots of reports about the toxins in plastic products used for food storage. I specifically want to know if my beloved tupperware is safe? How about the rubbermaid line of stoarges products. The articles I can find on the internet are from the manufacturers and they report (of Course)...
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    Which breed ~ For self sufficieny purposes?

    Buckeye Hens are friendly and good layers. Very cold tolerant. They seem to be the most intelligent in my flock.
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    Ladies, may I ask you a question in private?

    Make an appt with your Gyno to discuss your options. HRT is not your only option. I'm sorry your feeling badly. :hugs will pray for you.
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    How to make plain Goat Milk Soap

    Banned from BYC! Oh MY! :th Thanks for the recipe and instructions. I've been wanting to try soaping. I looked at our Library, but there is only 1 book about soaping in the whole county!!! I love your molds. Where did you find them?
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    Ignore - posted to by accident

    DH and I would love to come. Post or PM location. This is exciting. Is this a day thing or should we bring out tent. We're in Portage County.
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    WHAT ARE YOU CANNING TODAY?

    I canned 2 quarts and 8 pints of cherry preserves, 2 quarts and 1pint of cherry syrup. (Cherries were in the freezer from August.) DH licked That pot so clean I could have put it back in the cupboard!
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    Psoriasis

    Sun lamp and wash affected area with coal tar soap/shampoo. You can get coal tar soap at most grocery stores. Sun lamps are availabe at various sites on the internet, Try e-bay. The advantage to using a sun lamp is that you can direct the lamp to the affected area only and it's available 24...
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    Obese Dog...what to do?

    We've always free fed our dogs. Only fat dog I ever had was a 36# sheltie She was an "easy keeper". Turned out she was hypothyroid. Once she was on thyroid medication her wt dropped to an acceptable #28. Maybe a vet check with some labwork before developing a diet plan. I totally agree with...
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    Disaster Scenario

    18 year old drug addict-Waste of time, has already proven to make bad decisions. Lose him. 65 yo doctor with heart disease-Might need him later, But if I'm working the triage, I'm probably and adequate substitute. He's 65 and his education and skills are most likely outdated. Lose him. 5 yo...
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    Take a look please and tell me what you think :-)

    The ten and four gallon are priced fairly if there are no cracks. You could find them for less if you do a lot of yard sale shopping but you'll find 10 cracked crocks before you'll find 1 without cracks or chips. If you have to pick between the 2 large ones get the 10 gallon. You can always just...
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    So.....What did you get for Christmas?

    An enamel coated cast iron dutch oven from Myself!
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    Easy Homemade Wine Recipe

    I have been a home wine maker for many years, and I have to caution you that your jars may explode. The yeast in the wine remains, no matter how well you filter the wine. Fermentation will continue at a very slow rate, building pressure in jars. One of three things will happen. 1) the jar...
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    Saving Fat...

    Dad has a can by the stove for bacon grease. Granny did the same. I keep about 1/4 inch of bacon grease in the cast iron skillet, I put the skillet in the oven when it's not in use. If we don't use it all up, I scrape out the old grease and fry a new batch of bacon every 2-3 weeks. Bacon grease...
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    Vegetarian recipes for christmas dinner needed

    I plan to ask about the unfertilized egg thing if they seem receptive to questions. I'll let y'all know how it goes. I'm thinking a pot of Curry beans with some kind of Flat bread. have to work that day so something that I can do in the crock pot would be perfect. I plan to serve some king of...
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