derry123

@derry123 (610)

Age 82

Joined myLot 16 years ago

my pet cat

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How would you rate mylot?

mansoak @mansoak (510) • India 20 May 10

Hi friends. How many of you like mylot and how do you rate mylot. I rate 10 out of ten because it is the best site i have ever seen where we can share knowledge and get answers to our questions etc. Please do share your views on...

mylot

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derry123 i have not been on here for over a year so just finding my way around again ... you have a good day to ***

20 May 10

Whats the benefit of eating FIG fruit?

manjalvaanam @manjalvaanam (272) • India 7 Oct 09

I have heard that eating fig can improve the iron content in blood and also someother benefits. so add some if know to this discussion...

eating

fruits

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derry123 Well i have figs growing in my garden and love to eat them . I understand they are a good source of iron .

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Is it bad to drink tap water?

ayebelle @ayebelle (367) • Philippines 30 Sep 09

i think it's not, what do you think? But to be safe, just prefer to drink mineral water then.

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derry123 Im happy with the tap water in my area .. I suppose it depends where you live and the condition of the water .

7 Oct 09

this is me

claylewisthirdy @claylewisthirdy (24) • Philippines 7 Oct 09

I don't call myself liberated as others think I am. I just love challenges. Like the my fashion sense, it takes guts to wear stuff that does not conform to the norms our conservative people. I was collecting boyfriends when I was...

myself and i

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derry123 Good for you , be true to your self and be happy *

7 Oct 09

do you let your cats sleep with you?

Swadey @Swadey (220) • Canada 6 Oct 09

My cat always trys to sleep with me when i go to bed and i always but her on the ground hoping that she would get the hint but she just doesnt she even trys to sleep on my pillows but i keep putting her on the ground and when i...

cat

sleep

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derry123 yes I have 2 cats and one of them likes to sleep at the end of my bed ..

7 Oct 09

Would you give the shirt off your back?

lynnemg @lynnemg (4529) • United States 28 Jun 09

Are you the type of person who would give the shirt off your own back to help someone in need? I am to a point. I will do what I can to help anyone unless I see that they are continually doing nothing to help themselves. I have...

giving to those who need help

helping others

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derry123 Yes im like you I like to help people to , but do need to see them helping themselves. I would give the shirt form my back if it really helped another person who was really trying and it made the difference for them ..

29 Jun 09

Do you eat more salad when the weather is hot?

lynnemg @lynnemg (4529) • United States 28 Jun 09

When the weather is hot and humid, I don't like to cook as much let alone eat a hot meal. So, in my household, the kids and I tend to eat a lot more salad. Is this the same trend that you have?

hot weather

salad

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derry123 yes I cant be asked to cook when its really hot weather . I love salads and all sorts of chopped up veg . I chop apples and pour on some lemon jouce , carrots even couliflower . It all seems to get eaten I like to cook some potatoes when its cool in the...

29 Jun 09

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Cheese

strawberrybaby39 @strawberrybaby39 (2086) • United States 28 Jun 09

Do you like cheese? And what are your favorite kinds of cheese to eat? I like all different kinds of cheeses. American cheese,munster,colby,colby jack cheese and others. But can't remember them all. I think you can make many...

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derry123 I love cheese and favourite is a good cheddar .. I love it with a baked potatoe and some salad or just melted under the grill on some toasted bread . We eat chunks with pineapple in England ... do you have that in America *

28 Jun 09

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When you can't go to church...

caver1 @caver1 (1762) • United States 28 Jun 09

How do you feel when you can't attend church services on Sunday? Because of health issues I was unable to go this morning. I really miss being a church and singing together, hearing the word and seeing everyone. So I read my bible...

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derry123 Sorry to hear you are not able to get to your church as you are ill . I would miss my church , I love sunday when I meet up with my church family and hear everyones news , sing and praise together . The church I belong to is very much part of our communitty...

28 Jun 09

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Your daily exercise..

marababe @marababe (2503) • Philippines 19 Jun 09

Being unemployed and mostly broke, I stay at home most days of the week in front of my laptop blogging, reading, and watching. I barely get any exercise except when I go up and down the stairs and I walk when I go from my friend's...

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derry123 I dont really do eversize or go to the Gym but I do keep busy , I am retired from work so I have loads of time on my hands .I try and walk to most places , a brisk walk when I can , and I have got involved with 2 disability groups . I meet up with a lot of...

20 Jun 09

Have you ever made stepping stones

venshida @venshida (4836) • United States 17 Jun 09

I am making this week my garden week. I figure since I am unemployed I should make my yard look good. I went to Lowes and price the stepping stones. I figured if I go that route, it would be 2011 before I get my projects...

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derry123 Ive never made stepping stones, what a great idea // I have got a friend that used wooden pallets for a patio. She put 2 close together and stones round the edge , it looks really good .Good luck with your project *

17 Jun 09

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What is your favorite shampoo and conditioner?

amanda08 @amanda08 (647) • United States 15 Jun 09

I am always and forever changing the kind of shampoo and conditioner that I use... right now I am using pantene pro v but like I said, I like to change them so I am sure it will be something different when these botles run out.......

hair product

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derry123 Ive tried lots and I now use Tresemme, both shampoo and conditioner are really good and good value*

15 Jun 09

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Can you beat this? Are you environmental friendly?

Colmuc @Colmuc (707) 15 Jun 09

The attached photograph shows my neighbour's garden shed with the roof covered in plants. He is very environmental friendly and did not want to rob nature of the ground that his shed covered. Now he has just completed a large...

environment

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derry123 No examples to beat that , what a great idea .. my shed has a sloping roof , I will be telling friends and family about the flat roof gardens ..

15 Jun 09

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What do you think is the best way to bring out happiness in others?

Pose123 @Pose123 (21635) • Canada 6 Jun 09

Just think of what our lives would be like if everyone around us were happy. What a pleasure it would be to go to work and see all those smiling faces! Coming home too would be a pleasure with everyone gladly chipping in to help...

helping hands

smiling faces

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derry123 Maybe to encourage people to be a lot more contented with what they have instead of always longing for more of everything . Look around the world and see how some families and elders have to live . We are truly the lucky ones *

8 Jun 09

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Do you have a garden this year? What is growing in it?

PeacefulWmn9 @PeacefulWmn9 (10420) • United States 2 Jun 09

I love gardening and used to have a large one when I lived in the courtry-side. Now I have an apartment in the city, and we are not allowed to plant things directly in the ground. I have pursued my love of gardening my keeping...

flowers

garden

gardening

growing plants outdoors

joy of gardening

vegetables

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derry123 Yes I have a garden and it is such a joy now I have retired from full time work . Its mostly evergreen shrubs with bulbs and summer plants to brighten it up .. I dont have a large lawn but grass pathways all round the garden that i can cut with a scrimmer . I...

3 Jun 09

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Apples, Apples and more apples. What do I do with them.?

Colmuc @Colmuc (707) 2 Jun 09

The apple tree in the picture is 71 years old. Yes even older than me! This year it was so beautiful with masses of blossom and is now covered in small apples which will be ready in October. The variety is Boskoop and they store...

boskoop apples

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derry123 does any one near you make cider or real apple jouice !! we have an enviromental group that collects your apples , picks them for you if you prefer , and makes lovely drinks to buy ... I would love a couple of pound for a crumble **

2 Jun 09

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Blacks can be racist too!

miamilady @miamilady (4910) • United States 31 May 09

This has been a discussion that I've been wanting to start for quite some time. I think I was hesitant, because I wasn't sure how to word it. I don't want it to turn into an excuse for some folks to come in and spew their...

lets talk about it

questions

racism

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derry123 I think discrimination is different from rascism , we all disriminate about things , a different accent or way of living we dont understand , but rascism is full of hate as well as discrimination .. im sure that black people as well as all other races and...

1 Jun 09

defrosting your freezer

ANTIQUELADY @ANTIQUELADY (36440) • United States 31 May 09

GETTING READY FOR FRESH VEGGIES TO COME IN. I always put quite abit of things in my freezae every year. last week i thought i'd be smart & go on & get my chest freezer defrosted. think about this, i am 5 foot tall & i have to...

freezer

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derry123 Im glad you are ok ... great image to start the day ... good idea to get ready for freezing good fresh veg .. get a long handled scraper and scoop next year .. and soak out the last dreggs with an old towel . we dont want to loose you to the dreaded freezer...

1 Jun 09

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should i change jobs?

yyygirl @yyygirl (13) • China 31 May 09

i have a steady job,but i don't like it,the condition not well.now,jobs a hard to come by with so many people out of work,so i hesitated.could you tell me what can i do?

job

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derry123 I think you should look for another job but carry on with the one you have for now .. Its always easier to get work while you are in work .. Look for other work places that would suit you and give in your details , when there is a vacancy ask them to let you...

1 Jun 09

Experience and Education

new2345 @new2345 (32) • India 31 May 09

Is Experience more important or Education tO get a better paid job?

experience or education

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derry123 I think you need both a good education is very important but experience in the feild / job you are aspiring to can just give you the edge on another applicant .

1 Jun 09