crazy_ol_lady

@crazy_ol_lady (1014)

United States • Age 76

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what sort of tea?

cher913 @cher913 (25782) • Canada 23 Sep 11

what kinds of new teas have you seen or tried lately? what is your favourite new (or old type of tea? I have heard of tea that when put into a clear pot turns into a flower. i have tried chocolate mint tea (which i liked) and...

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crazy_ol_lady Hi Cher, I have tried several teas throughout the years. Earl Grey is one of my favorites. I recently found Gevalia's China Mountain Green tea, which is very good. I also am using Hibiscus tea made with fresh oranges for medicinal purposes. Oolong tea is...

23 Sep 11

Can you still feel the enjoyment in your life?

kearkear @kearkear (963) • Davao, Philippines 23 Sep 11

Yes! absolutely. I have a good job, lots of friends, my family especially is with me. And my special someone who always there for me .

family

good job

lots of friends

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crazy_ol_lady Hi Kearkear, Life is what you make of it! Friends and family are a big part of it also! I have recently retired, and am enjoying it! I have taken up fishing, which I have always liked to do but never had time to do because of being a housewife, mother,...

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Do you decorate your tree the same every year?

jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 28 Nov 09

I got a new Christmas tree on clearance last year so this year is the first time I will use it....it's skinny! My old one was much bigger so I thought it would fit better into my house being a bit on the slim side.....so I decided...

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crazy_ol_lady Hi Jillhill, Actually, my tree is always different. From year to year, ornaments are bought, used, then put away. There are always new things to add to the tree, so here I go buying something new to add to what I already have and make it different from last...

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linda1959

linda1959 @linda1959 (110) • United States 7 Nov 09

this one of the best cookies that you can make fast and easy. all you need is 1 cup of sugar , 1 cup of peanut butter , and 1 egg mix all together and roll in to spoon size balls wet fork and push down on the balls , making...

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crazy_ol_lady hi linda 1959, I have had these cookies and they are so delish!! They are very tender, and melt in your mouth. So very easy to make too. Thanks for the recipe!!

7 Nov 09

When things start going wrong....time to quit! LOL

jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 7 Nov 09

I have been working on some projects for my craft sale next weekend. Things had been rolling along pretty good then suddenly it took a drastic turn so I quit for the night...seems like once something starts going wrong it doesn't...

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crazy_ol_lady Hi there jillhill, Of course, when things start going wrong, it is time for a nice cup of tea, or a short walk away from the project to regain your confidence. Then back to it, and see where it goes. If all goes well, then continue. If things start to happen,...

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It's girl scout cookie delivery day!

jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 4 Mar 09

In about 5 minutes my friend is delivering my girl scout cookies...I only ordered three boxes as I am trying to watch my weight....the coconut ones...the tag alongs....and the lemon ones! She has two little girls in girl scouts...

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crazy_ol_lady Hi jillhill, I always Girl Scout cookies!! I think that is a great organization for kids to grow up in. And yes, they are so very good. The price keeps going up and the amount of cookies goes down, but the reason for the cookies is the same. And that is to...

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I finished the Squelchies badge but haven't done the checkers badge!

jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 7 Feb 09

Have you gotten to finishing up your badges for the week? I finished the squelchies badge yesterday afternoon but have never played checkers..how about you?

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crazy_ol_lady Hi Jill, I haven't worked on the badges yet, but my 9 yr old granddaughter has started them for me. I went for a visit to see my 6 mo old grandson. He is really growing fast. Any way, my granddaughter was so happy she had gotten 2,627 Squelchies by the time...

7 Feb 09

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Waxy Temptations

Phaedra_Scythe @Phaedra_Scythe (3325) 4 Feb 09

Is it just me or are there more and more naughty "foody" candle scents available these days? I was given a chocolate one that smells so much like a really rich, quality dark chocolate dessert that it's making my partner and I...

candles

scented candles

yankee candle company

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crazy_ol_lady Hi Phaedra, Oh Yummy!! Have you been around the Blueberry Cheesecake. It is awesome too!! Isn't it amazing how many scents are designed from food smells? I've noticed that too. This does not really help someone that is trying to lose weight. It is tempting...

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Do you get your pictures developed right after and event or

jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 3 Feb 09

Do you wait and do a bunch at a time. I went yesterday and had quite a few pictures to have developed. And it cost a bundle. I also order them from Walgreens sometimes off the internet but yesterday I wanted them right away so...

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crazy_ol_lady Hi Jill A few years ago for Christmas, I got the fabulous digital camera that takes great pics. I have a good printer. I edit pics myself, and print off what I want to keep or give away. I download pics to my computer and burn them to discs for long time...

4 Feb 09

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Yummy Cookies

Polly1 @Polly1 (12645) • United States 2 Feb 09

Hello, I recieved this story and recipe in my email. I don't know if the story is true or not. I wanted to share the recipe with anyone that is interested in it. I just made the cookies and they are really good. I only made half...

recipe

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crazy_ol_lady Hi Polly1, This is just too funny!!! I once received an e-mail like this, but it was a recipe for Mrs. Field's cookies. This recipe is very similar to the one I got. Most of the ingredients are the same or close. Mrs. Field's has peanut butter in it. The...

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Horses: Draft or others! Do you like them?

jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 2 Feb 09

Yesterday I got the opportunity to go on a sleigh ride that was pulled by some pretty awesome draft horses! I am usually kind of afraid of them as they are so big but these were gentle and sweet! LOL...Do you like horses? Have you...

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crazy_ol_lady Hi Jill, To this day, I am afaid of horses. I have a great respect for those animals!! When I wa younger, my best friend and I were going to go horse back riding. I had never been on a horse before, so I was going to ride her little brother's horse because he...

2 Feb 09

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A real log cabin!

jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 2 Feb 09

I spent the afternoon at one of my co-workers' log cabin. Her husband and son in laws built it by hand. After the sleigh ride we went in and had soup and desserts! it was toasty warm, being warmed by a Ben Franklin wood burner....

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crazy_ol_lady Hi Jill, Sounds like you had a very good time on your little adventure. I'm so happy for you! And yes I have been inside a log cabin, while on vacation. I loved being out in the wild with wild animals around in the morning. Birds were every where, ducks on...

2 Feb 09

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Am I the only one??????

Polly1 @Polly1 (12645) • United States 25 Jan 09

That is bothered by some of these flashing ads on mylot???? I mostly respond to my friends discussions thru my email. When I do have the time to hang out here and post, I am bothered by the many phony flashing ads. "I am the...

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crazy_ol_lady Hi Polly1, You may be surprised to know how many people still fall for those flashing ads and what they are advertising. To me they are a nuisance. And you are right they are dangerous to people that have seizures. They are a nuisance to someone that has...

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Husbands Update

Grandmaof2 @Grandmaof2 (7579) • Canada 25 Jan 09

As most know my husband was hospitalized last Tuesday and up to date the doctors still don't know anything further than they did when he was admitted. An emergency abdominal Ultra Sound was arranged at the next city down so I...

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crazy_ol_lady Hello Grandmaof2, Sorry to hear about your husband. It is so frustrating when something like this comes up and no one seems to be able to figure out what is wrong. Have you tried a specialist, or a surgeon? We had something similar to this happen to my...

26 Jan 09

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Never say Never! LOL.....I got the flu

jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 22 Jan 09

Well it's been many years and I have been bragging about how I never get the flu....until Tuesday when I got home from work it really hit me....and was sick for most of the night. Do you get a flu shot? Have you had the flu this...

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crazy_ol_lady Hi Jill, Sorry you were feeling poorly. That flu sure is a nasty friend to have at this time of the year. Not everyone can handle a flu shot. I used to get one every year. I got sick on the first one, the second one was fine. This year I did not get the shot....

22 Jan 09

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Do you like your cookies soft and chewy or crispy?

jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 22 Jan 09

I prefer soft cookies..even in a sugar cookie. There aren't many that I like that are crispy. I usually don't overbake mine, but I have a friend that bakes hers too long and they get kind of hard, but that is the way they are used...

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crazy_ol_lady Hi Jill, Oooey, gooey, chewy!!! The best cookies are soft and chewy!!! Hot chewy chocolate chips are awesome!! There are a few that I prefer on the firmer side, like snickerdoodles, and peanut butter. I don't like them crisp, just firm so they melt in your...

22 Jan 09

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Another World War I Era Gem - " Walk in the Clouds"

anniepa @anniepa (27955) • United States 20 Jan 09

Here's another great movie I recently saw that was set during World War II titled "Walk in the Clouds". This was a beautiful movie with a truly moving story, I guess it could be called a "chick flick" but that's fine with me. The...

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crazy_ol_lady Hi Annie, Awesome movie!! All the actors in this movie did a fantastic job. The story line was good too. And you're right about it being a tearjerker. But definitely deserving to be watched. Now that you have reminded me of it, I'll have to sit down and watch...

21 Jan 09

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Does bad weather make you crabby?

jillhill @jillhill (37354) • United States 14 Jan 09

It's so darn cold here I really don't feel like doing anything. This morning my car wouldn't start so had to have it jumped before I could even go do errands. It's supposed to continue for another two days before it warms up to...

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crazy_ol_lady Hi Jill, The cold winter dows have a way to affect my moods. I like the cold better than the heat. My husband has poor circulation, so he is constantly cold. In the middle of summer, he gets cold. So the winter time is awful for me. My house is at about 90...

14 Jan 09

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Has MyLot Helped You?

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 10 Jan 09

I am very fond of myLot because it has helped me quite a bit in many areas of my life. This forum has many great members who come here to share knowledge, and I have often used tips that I've gotten here in my everyday life. What...

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crazy_ol_lady Hi Worldwise, I agree with you on Mylot being a very informative forum. There are so many people that like to share all kinds of things. These things are very helpful. I like the recipes, the reviews of movies, the helpful hints on doing things, the views on...

10 Jan 09

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Discussing Movies on MyLot

worldwise1 @worldwise1 (14885) • United States 9 Jan 09

Movies are often discussed here on myLot, and I was just thinking that so many people don't like to know a lot about a movie before they've had a chance to see it. That is why I think members should post a warning about a movie...

movies

spoilers

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crazy_ol_lady Hi worldwise, Good topic!! I, personally like to j=hear other people's reviews on movies. I like to know their opinion of the movie just not necessarily the "whole movie".I like to know if they liked it, who the characters are and how they fared in the movie....

9 Jan 09

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