Older Folks and Vaping Back Porch - Part Seven

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Janet H

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Failed experiment: a while back, I shared a recipe for automatic dishwasher powder that I found on the www.

After using it for about 20 loads, my opinion is: Nah. I don't care that it's 1/3 the cost of Cascade pods, it just doesn't do the job nearly as well. Now I need to find other uses for the washing soda, Borax and Kosher salt. (I already had the citric acid powder, which is still the absolutely best cleaner for coffeemakers.)

I'd just purchased a huge box of Finish pods and still have a jug of some organic stuff so haven't tried your mix in the dishwasher, but I did use just the citric acid in the coffee maker and it worked great.

Today was kinda nostalgic for me. 2 years ago today my beloved Spock, multi breed and performance titled Maplerun's Trouble with Tribbles, traveled over the Rainbow Bridge peacefully, at home, naturally, with me at his side at the ripe age of 14 yrs, 7 months. Tasha and Geordi make it much easier, but I still miss my Spockey Doodle. :(

{{{{{cinire}}}}} Remember the love and celebrate the wonderful life you had together.

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Sent from a dark, twisted corner of the back porch, covered in cobwebs and slightly damp.

Look at that adorable face!

Woohoo! Woke up to a winter wonderland! I took some pics but of course, this time I couldn't upload them:confused:and i've done it many times with this cell phone!

Oh well....it's coming down hard and there must be at least 5 inches already. And no, I'm not gonna go out there and measure!:)

You better not! No good reason to do that! What difference does it make to know how deep it is? Just knowing it's there is enough! When the weather is nice go stick a ruler or yardstick out there somewhere and you won't have to go out as long as you can see it from a window.
 

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You must've seen the Seahawks today huh @Kenna ?

Not sure. Watched a game where it seemed a bunch of people were wearing their uniforms...

At least they got some help from Miami, so Arizona lost as well....
 

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I'd just purchased a huge box of Finish pods and still have a jug of some organic stuff so haven't tried your mix in the dishwasher, but I did use just the citric acid in the coffee maker and it worked great.
If I were you I wouldn't even bother trying the dishwasher mix/concoction... it does not do a great job. Regarding the coffeemaker cleaner, yes, I can verify that there's nothing else that comes remotely close to citric acid. :thumb:

All you folks must be in bed now?
Yes, sound asleep.
 

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You must've seen the Seahawks today huh @Kenna ?
Nope! I generally do not like watching sports. I love the Triple Crown Races however, & sometimes watch a ball game when local teams play.

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its not the nic thats so addictive its all the friggin chemicals they put in cigs
This^^^^^

I don't agree with 25. They can vote, & enlist, and many other things at 18. Either they are old enough to make decisions at that age or they aren't.

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Exactly my thoughts!

I can make the office phone ring by going to the potty :)
That literally made me laugh out loud! Actually a loud giggle!

Today was kinda nostalgic for me. 2 years ago today my beloved Spock, multi breed and performance titled Maplerun's Trouble with Tribbles, traveled over the Rainbow Bridge peacefully, at home, naturally, with me at his side at the ripe age of 14 yrs, 7 months. Tasha and Geordi make it much easier, but I still miss my Spockey Doodle. :(
Losing our furbabies is never an easy thing! We never forget them and the joy they gave us!

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Too dang cute!

Mix the borax with a small amount of powdered sugar. They take it back to their mound and pretty soon - no more ants... We use it here and in the Philippines, but be careful using it around where you may have pets or small children...
Oh yes! The borax does indeed work as well as diatomaceous earth!

Woohoo! Woke up to a winter wonderland! I took some pics but of course, this time I couldn't upload them:confused:and i've done it many times with this cell phone!

Oh well....it's coming down hard and there must be at least 5 inches already. And no, I'm not gonna go out there and measure!:)
Nah, no need to measure; just enjoy the scenery! Hope you have enough food in the house! :)

If I were you I wouldn't even bother trying the dishwasher mix/concoction... it does not do a great job. Regarding the coffeemaker cleaner, yes, I can verify that there's nothing else that comes remotely close to citric acid. :thumb:
I, too can verify the good results from your recommendation of the citric acid for cleaning the coffee pots, speaking of which, mine is due!
 

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Yesterday and the day before I was enjoying the large amount of snow..it looked so pretty...and appropriate for this time of year....today..bleh..what was i thinking?!:D

And we're in for even more thru the coming week-end....:eek:

All ready have at least 6-8 in.

I guess when you get too old and decrepit to play in it it's just a Bah-Humbug:D
 

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For the most part, it's true though. During my first few years in the military, it seemed as if I were attempting to single handedly drink the entire world supply of booze. If it weren't for a supervisor who stood up for me during the threat of an Article 15 and discharge, I wouldn't have had that wake up call to get my act together. There are times when I think that raising the majority age to 21 isn't such a bad thing at all.

In addition, we have the crusade of the ANTZ crowd going on about how expensive health care is because of smoking, yet there's nary a peep from anyone over the costs and repercussions of alcohol abuse. The costs of tobacco use pale in comparison when you start looking at the whole picture when dealing with alcohol. The huge difference here being the hypocrisy from those who crusade against tobacco use and at the end of the day, pop the tab on the six pack sitting in their fridge.
 
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