shantiquarian

@shantiquarian (146)

United States • Age 78

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How many of us have burnt a dinner before?

jugsjugs @jugsjugs (12967) 24 Oct 09

Well i will hold my hands up to burning the dinner.I was trying to do the house work as well as trying to sort the children out that resulted in the dinner being burnt,or as i would say very well cooked,it was the meat in the oven...

dinner burnt

meat

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shantiquarian My grandmother was a great cook, never burned anything that I can remember. The aunt that raised my mother was also a great cook and never remember a burnt pot in her house. My mother on the other hand always burnt the rolls and being a farmer who doesn't have...

25 Oct 09

Itchy dog but no fleas

spalladino @spalladino (17891) • United States 28 May 08

Before I spend the money to take my dog to the vet I thought I'd see if anyone here has had any similar experiences or suggestions. I have a yorkie mix and, for the past couple of months, she's had an itchy back and hind...

advantage flea

dogs

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shantiquarian The shot was most likely cortizone which you want to avoid as much as possible as it is very bad for their kidneys. I had a cat that had pododermititis and that is what they gave him for the itching. Keep a diary of what you feed when the itching starts again...

2 Sep 08

What would you do about this?

guss2000 @guss2000 (2232) • United States 20 May 08

If you sent someone a package (let's say off of ebay) would you ask for a refund on shipping? I've never done that before, and I have purchased lots of things. I guess if it were a super high dollar figure, then maybe I would ask,...

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shantiquarian When I explored them I found that they were all in close range but when a government agency tells you to use a common carrier and NOT the USPS you sort of weigh all the options. I use FedEx and as I have an account I get a discount but the buyer doesn't need...

11 Jun 08

Is Your Pet Part Of Your Family?

sunkissed @sunkissed (4330) • United States 2 Jun 08

Is Your Pet part of your family? Well I would have to say that mine is. My cat Rags is just like a person. He and I live here alone. I treat him like he is my child. My oldest daughter is grown she calls him her brother. He is...

family

pet

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shantiquarian check out DOT's story www.memorylanefarmwoolery.com/DOT.html It is way overdue for an update but just doesn't seem to be enough time.

4 Jun 08

Getting Rid Of The Winter Coat

webeishere @webeishere (36313) • United States 8 May 08

Yeee hawwww! Well that's what Buster would be saying if he could speak actually. it's that time of year for him to shed his winter coat. And it is a lot of fur flying daily too. My wife sits outside on the back steps after...

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shantiquarian Time to give Buster a bath but first go to the pet shop or local feed store and buy a "shedding blade". It is a piece of metal with notches on one side and plastic handles at both ends. It is usually doubled over to make a hoop or u shaped tool that works...

29 May 08

Have you eaten at a Cracker Barrel Restaurant?

barehugs @barehugs (8973) • Canada 2 May 08

There are hundreds of these fine restaurants all over the USA and they are the best place for the traveler to stop for a meal. Cracker Barrels, can be found at Major Intersections in cities across the country. The location can be...

and old country store

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shantiquarian There website has a history of how they started. Hubby's other favorite are the lima beans and I even bought their bacon trying to copy the flavor but no can do.

3 May 08

Can you give up meat?

quenniemae @quenniemae (43) • Philippines 30 Apr 08

More than a week ago I've started attending this yoga class where they give out free cds from PETA. The cd is a documentary training on why we should not eat meat and become a Vegetarian. I was very much affected with what I've...

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shantiquarian AIR, WATER, DIRT Mmmmmm tasty choices!

1 May 08