[Does anyone make home-made sausage?]

What kind of spices do you add to the pork to make breakfast sausage or Italian sausage?

 

Thanks!

~Holly

[For those who attend a PCA church...question about the WCF...]

It's all good! I just got off the phone with the SS teacher...and, we are in complete agreement on the topic.

 

I worry for naught!

 

Smiles!

~Holly

[For those who attend a PCA church...question about the WCF...]

Thanks!

 

Actually, I prefer to do it the other way around. Introduce it at home so my kiddos can ask ME questions first before they hear it in SS.

 

No, we do not "cover up" topics like that...but, I am very careful as to how I present material to my children...age approriate language, etc.

 

Smiles!

 

~Holly

[For those who attend a PCA church...question about the WCF...]

Let me clarify...I guess I wasn't clear. Smiles!

 

With my children learning about the Ten Commandments...one of the topics will be adultery...with terms like "s*xually pure" being used in the Catechism. I'll just address this with the Sunday School teacher to ask how they will be covering the topic with such young children.

 

Thanks!

~Holly

[For those who attend a PCA church...question about the WCF...]

Do your children learn the Westminster Catechism questions in their Sunday School classes? If so, which "versions" do that use at each age?

 

I'm asking because two of my children (7yo and 9yo) are moving up into the 3rd through 5th grade classes...and, they will be studying the Ten Commandments...along with the Catechisms that go along with the Commandments. They will be using the Shorter Catechism in Modern English. Does anyone else use this "version" for children in that age group. In my opinion...some of the language used to cover the topics is a bit "advanced" for children as young as mine.

 

Thanks!

~Holly

[Chess players...please help me settle this argument! Smiles!]

Oh my...I didn't mean to stir such emotion from everyone. Smiles! My son took it all in stride.

 

Thanks for all the info and comments! I've enjoyed the responses.

 

Smiles!

~Holly

[Chess players...please help me settle this argument! Smiles!]

Thanks, everyone!

 

My son was just playing chess with a friend from down the street...and, the young boy never called "check"...and, in the next move physically took my son's king. My son immediately said, "You never said 'check." And, the other child continued to argue that he didn't have to say it and he won. He told me that's the way he plays all the time. I thought it might be some kind of rule I had never learned. I tried to explain to him that he was not correct...but, to no avail. HA!!

 

Smiles!

~Holly

[Chess players...please help me settle this argument! Smiles!]

To win chess...do you "corner" the king or literally TAKE the king?

 

Thanks!

~Holly

[Carrera Slot Car Race Set...anyone have this type?]

Here is a link to one of the reviews I read:

 

http://www.homeracingworld.com/firstrack.htm

 

~Holly

[Carrera Slot Car Race Set...anyone have this type?]

:bigear: I almost got DD a Carrera set last Christmas but wasn't sure of the quality. I'm sure I'll be looking again this Christmas since she loves her cars!

 

We don't really have the space either buuuuut... it can't be any worse than the 30 some die cast cars currently covering my living room floor!! :lol:

 

I've done some research...and, you can rest easy in knowing Carrera is a good product. I found a few reviews from hobby fanatics and Carrera was mentioned as one of the top three for slot cars...with Carrera a favorite for beginner and children sets.

 

Smiles!

~Holly

[Carrera Slot Car Race Set...anyone have this type?]

Thanks, Amy! My children are very careful with their things...so, that shouldn't be an issue.

 

Smiles!

~Holly

[I have a confession]

Quiver...I'm wondering if you need a support group. I have a friend from college days that was over weight...very over weight. She tried every diet...even a liquid diet...and, would lose weight just to gain it back plus more. She finally joined Over Eaters Anonomous. I bet she lost 150 pounds and has kept it off!

 

??

 

Just a suggestion...

 

Take care!

~Holly

[How does one learn to knit?]

Yes...yes...yes! I taught myself by using the KnittingHelp.com videos. I could never figure out what the books were telling me to do.

 

One other piece of advice is to use wooden needles as a beginner. I started out using my grandmother's aluminum needles and the yarn kept slipping off. I think it was someone here that suggested I use wood because they are not as slick and provide just a tiny bit of resistance.

 

Smiles!

~Holly

[Nodules on thyroid...anyone?]

I was on Armour...but, it was not being made the last time I went to renew my Rx. I went back on Levothyroxin. I'll have to ask about the Natural product you mentioned.

 

Thanks!

~Holly

[Carrera Slot Car Race Set...anyone have this type?]

Amy...which one did you get? Is it easy to take apart and put back together? The huge space some of them take up was one complaint I read about on-line. I do not have the space to leave up something that takes up a 7x4 foot space! Smiles!

 

Thanks!

~Holly

[Nodules on thyroid...anyone?]

Thanks for that info.

 

Smiles!

~Holly

[Nodules on thyroid...anyone?]

When I had my biopsy...I was told by my endrocinologist that when results come back negative...it is highly unlikely that it will ever become cancerous. But, I'll ask next time I'm at the doc. The memory of 15 needles stuck in my neck is not a pleasant one....but, better than cancer.

 

Smiles!

~Holly

[Nodules on thyroid...anyone?]

Thank you, Mandy. That's helpful.

 

~Holly

[Armadillo fact....for those who are interested.]

Did you read that I wrote "can?" I don't think that's spewing misinformation. No big deal...

 

Smiles!

~Holly

[Carrera Slot Car Race Set...anyone have this type?]

My son has wanted this race car set for a few years, now...but, I've read mixed reviews about the Carrera sets. Anyone have this "brand?" Opinions? Pros...cons?

 

Thanks!

~Holly

[Armadillo fact....for those who are interested.]

The little critters can carry leprosy! I just learned that this year.

 

~Holly

[Nodules on thyroid...anyone?]

Yes...it's a nodular goiter that started out as just a few nodules. I discovered a cyst on my throat about 10 years ago...had it aspirated...had the nodules biopsied...have ultrasounds every few years. My doc is on top of it...it's just been bothering me more lately. I suppose I should see my doc. Sigh...

 

Thanks!

~Holly

[Nodules on thyroid...anyone?]

It's not reflux...but, thanks.

 

~Holly

[Nodules on thyroid...anyone?]

I certainly haven't decided to have it done...but, I will surely do more research. Do you or your mom ever have the "got a golf ball stuck in my throat" feeling? If not, you're lucky. Smiles!

 

Thanks!

~Holly

[Nodules on thyroid...anyone?]

I have nodules. I had a needle aspiration biopsies done to rule out cancer. Since then, I have been on thyroid meds, which reduced the swallowing a golf ball feeling that was due to hypothyroidism. I would not have surgery unless that was a last resort (like cancer.) Even a thyroid working sub-optimally is better than no thyroid at all.

 

Thank you! This is helpful.

 

I do have nodules...in fact, it's a nodular goiter. i've been through the biopsy and had a cyst aspirated years ago. The nodule has grown into a goiter even with Synthroid. Maybe the doc needs to up the dose. ??

 

~Holly