Heather Echola

@GardenGerty (162951)

United States • Age 71

Joined myLot 19 years ago

I work with special children in a school setting. Hubby is retired, I am not. I spend a lot of time online and I love myLot.

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Heather Echola's Responses

What's going on?

BarBaraPrz @BarBaraPrz (49219) • St. Catharines, Ontario 8 Apr

I just went into the kitchen and saw that the back door was wide open. This is not a simple matter of the wind blowing it open. Because the flannel sheet I drape across the door was neatly pulled aside and hooked up out of the...

cue the twilight zone theme

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Heather Echola Do you have a landlord that could be coming in?

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I'm About to Eat Ice Cream

OceanTiara @RebeccasFarm (93533) • United States 7 Apr

for breakfast. Should I? I have been so down lately, I think I will indulge. Yes, blood sugar I know, spiking, I know. So I googled it and found that scientists say eating ice cream produces such pleasure akin to winning money, so...

ice cream

pick me up

science

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Heather Echola I would do it. It is better to do it for breakfast than for a bed time snack. You will burn it off.

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4/6/25 - Meals

LindaOH @LindaOHio (186103) • United States 7 Apr

Today the Terminix guy comes to give an estimate on plugging up the mouse entry points. I have way too many projects going at once; but that's OK. My husband was a really bad procrastinator; and things must be done. My...

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Heather Echola Good for you getting things done.

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Today's baking project: homemade cinnamon rolls

NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (122245) • United States 6 Apr

I've made these before and they are really good. They aren't difficult and much like the English muffins I made yesterday they just take time. As I always say--if I can do it anyone can do it. The dough is on the first rise. I...

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Heather Echola I used to make those. Also used to make sticky buns with pecans in a syrup on the bottom, which became the top when served.

6 Apr

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Ginger syrup and pancakes

Always smiling @allknowing (143426) • India 6 Apr

Maple syrup is normally associated with pancakes but this simple ginger syrup can easily replace maple syrup It is easy to make just grate a piece of ginger and add it to a mixture of sugar and water. Cook it till the syrup...

ginger syrup

pancakes

apams

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Heather Echola I would like that, or any other spiced syrup. I do like maple syrup as well. Our good neighbors in Canada make it, and we also have some that comes from Vermont.

6 Apr

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It's new!

dreamertink @dfollin (25676) • United States 5 Apr

I saw this for the first time on Walmart+.com and thought it looked good. And it cost only $2.97 I opened the carton up and scooped out about 5 or 6 small scoops into an orange plastic bowl. It looked even butter...

great value

walmart

root beer and vanilla float ice cream

memories

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Heather Echola I have seen it. It does sound very yummy.

6 Apr

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Local mayor is fighting with Jon Bon Jovi

NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (122245) • United States 6 Apr

Famous NJ rocker Jon Bon Jovi has a few restaurants that serve food for the homeless and those who cannot afford a meal. They are called "Soul Kitchens" and there are at least 3 that I know of around here. There has been one for...

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Heather Echola How did he get elected, even? What a lout.

6 Apr

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I am proud

Lenore Plassman @sallypup (63603) • Centralia, Washington 6 Apr

Just way to go, fellow American peeps!!! Look at all you get out there and show off your right to protest. Several people that I know and respect moved their buns and joined the masses. What a total smiler. Even hubby's pastor...

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Heather Echola I bake like you, or you bake like me. Often adding chia seeds, almond flour, flax seed meal or oats or all of the above. I had a forty five minute chair nap when we got home.

6 Apr

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I'm tired

Angie @andriaperry (118642) • Anniston, Alabama 6 Apr

I'm off from one job but I have to go do a small amount at the other one. I haven't done much of anything at home today, just a small amount of paperwork and put on a load of laundry. I am cooking a couple meals up for the week...

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Heather Echola First Sunday of the month, so lunch with the pastor. Small church, nice tradition. We had baked potatoes with lots of toppings. While in town Bob and I ran to the store to see if my refills have been called in, but they have not. I wanted some flavored seltzer...

6 Apr

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Pain in my tummy but I don´t mind.

marguicha @marguicha (225907) • Chile 6 Apr

Last night I woke up in the middle of the night with a horrible pain in my stomach. I rubbed it and rubbed it and eventually I went back to sleep. I have an appointment with the oncologist 2 days from now. Dixie is going with me...

problems in life old age and the like

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Heather Echola The cake sounds delicious, not so much your hurting tummy. I hope the doctors can be of some help.

6 Apr

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Daughter Finally Getting Help

Loretta @noni1959 (10312) • United States 5 Apr

My oldest daughter, Michele, has had health issues for a few years with sharp burning pain, falling, and the last year she began to lose mobility and other functions. She was in extreme pain and no doctor would listen. She heard...

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Heather Echola Those back and neck surgeries are scary, and hard, but I am glad someone finally helped her and she is on her way to some recovery.

6 Apr

29% tariff on an island with no exports

Judy Evans @JudyEv (350351) • Rockingham, Australia 5 Apr

Norfolk Island which lies between New Zealand and Australia, has a population of around 2,100 people. It comes under Australian jurisdiction. Like several other tiny islands, notably Heard and McDonald Islands, it’s been hit with...

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Heather Echola It is a very silly and costly to some joke, or plan, or whatever.

6 Apr

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4/5/25 - Meals

LindaOH @LindaOHio (186103) • United States 6 Apr

Last night was a rough one. I spent a lot of time crying over my husband and his indiscretions. I prayed to God, hoping that my husband will be in Heaven and that we can be together again. Being a widow sucks big time. I...

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Heather Echola Yesterday for breakfast hubby made us ham and cheese omelettes. Noon was leftovers from Friday--me chicken salad, him frozen pizza. Last night he made these huge sandwiches on Italian bread. Cold cuts and provolone cheese. I will pray that your heart will...

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Not very happy at the moment

Judy Evans @JudyEv (350351) • Rockingham, Australia 6 Apr

At our house-sit, I’ve been working with my computer on my knee with a power cord running back to the wall. Tonight, Vince walked between me and the wall, caught the cord in his foot and pulled the computer off my lap. It’s...

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Heather Echola That would be so very frustrating. I hope you can recover them.

6 Apr

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That really was sweet....

Arunima Singh @arunima25 (89616) • Bangalore, India 5 Apr

It's 11:30 PM here and I am going to sleep feeling happy and loved. . If you have read my recent posts, you would know of the health issues that I am going through in the last two weeks. And there is a surgery...

support

friends

neighbours

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Heather Echola I feel like the best thing they gave you was positive stories of recovery. That kind of mind set will really benefit you. I am glad you have these walking buddies to support you right now.

5 Apr

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A Sad Ending

celticeagle @celticeagle (172880) • Boise, Idaho 5 Apr

I came across a video on YouTube about what was found in Val Kilmer's autopsy. It seems there were signs of malnutrition, of unhealed wounds from earlier surgeries, and of muscles breaking down. There were also prescribed pain...

youtube

autopsy

spiritual

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Heather Echola It is hard, but not surprising after the health battles he had fought. Sometimes your body cannot fight any longer.

5 Apr

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Tightened belts.

Fiacre Banks @xFiacre (13423) • Ireland 4 Apr

With all the talk and angst generated by the faltering world economy with its winners and closers, the BBC has offered sage advice on its web page on how to navigate harsh economic times. Under the heading “Three things you can...

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Heather Echola Sounds like they need to experience the real world.

5 Apr

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Good morning, myLot!

Stacey @xstitcher (33716) • Petaluma, California 5 Apr

Hello all, it's Saturday morning here in California--though nearly 9a.m. so late morning. I need to get breakfast and coffee. As someone mentioned, wearing the wrong kind of shoes can cause pain, and these stupid pieces of...

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Heather Echola It does make a huge difference in your health to wear the right shoes. I hope your new ones come soon. Can you afford two pair so you can alternate?

5 Apr

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4/4/25 - Meals

LindaOH @LindaOHio (186103) • United States 5 Apr

Had the first roofer over yesterday. I've heard people say $30,000 for a new roof; and I thought they were exaggerating...not so. My quote was for $26,500. As I was sitting in the foyer talking to him, I noticed a leak next to...

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Heather Echola I like your image. Yes, I know home repairs are very expensive, and not getting them done costs even more. Glad you are getting more estimates.

5 Apr

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An update on the pumpkin

Judy Evans @JudyEv (350351) • Rockingham, Australia 5 Apr

Back on the 19th of March, I posted a photo of a pumpkin plant. There was a stone about a foot from the end of a runner. It’s now 17 days later and I’ve taken another photo of the plant. I’ve put a brick about where the stone had...

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Heather Echola How much longer will you be there to monitor it. It is almost like having a pet, watching what it chooses to do.

5 Apr

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