Anna

@LadyDuck (501570)

Italy

Joined myLot 11 years ago

I am Italian and I live in Switzerland. I like, gardening, crafting, writing, baking, cooking and chatting with people.

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Gig this afternoon.

The Horse @TheHorse (238124) • Walnut Creek, California 30 May

John (from Hair of the Dawg) and I will be playing an acoustic music gig in Walnut Creek this afternoon. It has a "Country" theme, but that's about all we know. Will there be hot babes dancing, and explosives throwing fireballs...

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The Horse "You Are My Sunshine" would be a good one for learning English.

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Good morning May 31

snowy @snowy22315 (208290) • United States 7h

Gorgeous day, I am off to the outdoor mall today. I am not going to be shopping, but just getting some exercise. There are a couple of festivals around, but I would end up spending more money if I went to them. Besides there is...

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snowy It is on the cool side this AM, but will be very nice in a couple of hours.

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Wonderful Weather

Juliaacv @Juliaacv (56070) • Canada 9h

Our weather has finally turned around. And, although it is not hot, it is very enjoyable and easy to spend time outside. The past couple of days we've enjoyed some time outside with the babies. It was a really long winter....

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rebelann1949 I had no idea that soccer players wore cleats or shin guards, I thought those were mostly worn by football players. I like your photo, she looks so very happy.

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Do you prefer to eat at a buffet or a regular restaurant?"

Shasha @Shasha_ (1294) • Porto, Portugal 7h

Normally, I'd rather go to a regular restaurant, but yesterday our friends invited us to try an Indian buffet. We went to a fantastic, budget-friendly vegetarian spot inside a Hindu temple here in Lisbon. Run by the Hindu...

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Good morning May 31

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What are your must-have condiments?

Shasha @Shasha_ (1294) • Porto, Portugal 6h

Sriracha is my absolute go-to condiment! I put it on almost everything—using it as a dip for my fries instead of ketchup or mayonnaise, and stirring it into my spring roll sauce, dumplings, noodles, and even noodle soups. It's a...

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First Up

Eva James @wolfgirl569 (135182) • Marion, Ohio 6h

Is a little black girl who looks like daddy Sh ithead. Including no tail. Remember marijuana related names please. It's another sunny day here. I will spend a lot of time outside again. I need to start organizing the carport...

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I had a strange idea.

Marie Coyle @MarieCoyle (58683) 28 May

Sometimes, I get those. Sometimes they are worth thinking about, and sometimes my ideas are either not practical, not really economical, and maybe not realistic. I am currently in no place in life to run a business or work a...

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Judy Evans @LadyDuck Some of the pieces can be very complicated.

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Dealing with flatpacks

Judy Evans @JudyEv (381027) • Rockingham, Australia 29 May

MyLotter, Marie Coyle, wrote about assembling flatpack products and how difficult it is for some people. I was reminded of the time my siblings and I purchased an outdoor setting for my parents 60th wedding anniversary. The four...

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Judy Evans We have Ikea bookshelves too and yes, they were easy to assemble.

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Can you eat confidently with your hands?

Shasha @Shasha_ (1294) • Porto, Portugal 25 May

It was my turn to pick a place for us to eat out, so I decided on a nearby Indian spot. Run by a local temple, they serve delicious vegetarian meals. Interestingly, everything was served without spoons or forks. Before we ate, we...

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Shasha @LadyDuck That sounds incredibly tough for him, especially when everyone else is feeling the heat! It must be quite a balancing act for you both to keep him comfortable.

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Good morning 5/30

snowy @snowy22315 (208290) • United States 30 May

Another month drawing to a close. May has been a nice month around here except for all that rain. That was a bit much. As much as I hate the summer I am anxious to get it underway so it can be fall again, my favorite season. How...

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snowy @LadyDuck I hate those kind of days...really cool and nice here.

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No Cooking Tonight

Juliaacv @Juliaacv (56070) • Canada 28 May

Tonight is affectionately referred to as no cooking night here. We've always done that. My husband is picking up a pizza and brining it home for supper. It is so nice not to have to think of supper and then prepare it and clean...

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Juliaacv @LadyDuck Yes, and I went from our second time zone here, to the sixth time zone when I went to Victoria. For that reason, I left my wrist watch on our time, so that I could continue take my medications on regular time as there was a 3 hour time difference.

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Well the good news is the ice maker appears to be working again

snowy @snowy22315 (208290) • United States 23h

It hasn't made a ton of ice but I heard a few cubes drop. I had to clean out the top shelf of the freezer and reboot the freezer fridge. The front water tap isn't working, but I don't use it anyway. I know it would be expensive,...

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snowy @LadyDuck This one I have now is a side by side with the freezer on the side. The space is oddly configured and the shelves are too small. YOu can't even lay a pizza box flat in there.

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Happy Friday

Juliaacv @Juliaacv (56070) • Canada 29 May

Happy Friday everyone! And the last Friday of May so it would seem. This month really flew by quickly. Summer will officially arrive in a few weeks. Are you ready for it? Tomorrow morning the twins have their first soccer...

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Juliaacv @LadyDuck I just love Boxing Day, it reminds me of my childhood and teenage years when the bylaws were that all businesses were closed, and families gathered together still enjoying the Christmas spirit.

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A Ribeye for an Eye!

Baconstripsxxx @BACONSTRIPSXXX (17808) • Torrington, Connecticut 29 May

Holy Cow, like no literally HOLY COW, steaks are very expensive nowadays. I remember about a year ago I would be able to order a 12oz Ribeye from Outback Steakhouse for about 15-18 bucks. Last night my smaller 8oz Ribeye was a...

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Baconstripsxxx That's unfortunate, we had a few local spots close as well

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Pile of Cuties

Eva James @wolfgirl569 (135182) • Marion, Ohio 21h

I caught them sleeping this afternoon. I don't know why they like that old litter box but I find them there several times. I will start getting single pictures up so we can start getting them named. The yard is mowed and...

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Eva James She looks like her daddy. It is

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Winter Solstice and Superstitions

Anna @LadyDuck (501570) • Italy 21 Dec 22

Today is the Winter Solstice, the day when earth's poles reach their maximum axial tilt away from the Sun and today winter starts. According to an ancient middle oriental superstition the "Dark Spirits" walk the earth during "the...

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Deborah-Diane @LadyDuck - Although I listen to the news on TV several times a day, and read news on my phone, I often learn things from you that I did not know before. For example, I did not know that the Ebola hospital in Congo was set on fire and the patients escaped....

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Well the good news is the ice maker appears to be working again

snowy @snowy22315 (208290) • United States 23h

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snowy Well so do I as mentioned, but I want my freezer drawer on the bottom.

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How do you keep your kitchen clean while cooking?

Shasha @Shasha_ (1294) • Porto, Portugal 30 May

To be honest, this is definitely a weak spot for me! My husband always jokes whenever he walks in on me mid-meal. He’ll find a sink overflowing with dirty bowls, spoons, and pots. The counter is usually buried under vegetable...

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Shasha Cleaning as you go is the ultimate cooking hack—it makes the whole process so much more relaxing and leaves you with absolutely zero dread after a great meal. Your kitchen sounds like a beautifully organized dream!

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Will this insect act like a mosquito?

Shasha @Shasha_ (1294) • Porto, Portugal 30 May

Will this insect act like a mosquito? I was shocked to find one on my bathroom ceiling earlier this morning. Looking closely at its shape, I realized it looks exactly like a giant mosquito—about 10 times the normal size! Do you...

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Shasha @LadyDuck I totally get that! Catch-and-release is the ultimate move for the gentle giants like moths or beetles. But when it comes to mosquitoes? Yeah, they break the peace treaty. A little electric zapping is pure, well-deserved self-defense

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