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I don’t think you will ever see the zipper merge in the US. Everyone gets into the one through lane and then gets angry at the jerk who flys by in the lane that’s ending and then expects to be let in, essentially cutting in line. While most people understand that a zipper merge would be more effective, there’s no easy way to make people change the way they’ve always done things.
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When my lips get really dry, I find the best thing to use is Blistex ointment. It heals up quickly and then I can use regular stuff again.
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I got up and spent an hour on some much needed yard work. Still tons to do in our overgrown yard, but thankful for progress. I have a load of laundry started and need to wash dishes. This afternoon I plan to go to Joann’s to get the larger quilt ruler that I need to start a quilt for my ds. I’m trying to be more productive with my time.
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I know you feel terrible, but it happens. My brother broke his arm when he was 3yo. My mom didn’t realize for 2 weeks. She only realized something was wrong because he usually used 2 hand to open/close our heavy sliding glass door. He started struggling with it because he would only use one hand. Don’t beat yourself up too much.
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3 hours ago, knitgrl said:
Walgreens has some discount card that you pay maybe $120/year for. We used it for one of my meds when I was doing chemo, and it was worth it for just that one time. I don't remember all the details, though.
This is what I was going to recommend. I had to use their program for a medication that wasn’t covered for a while until we got different insurance.
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Thanks for all the ideas! I’m not ready for a pixel quilt, but they do look really awesome. I’m working on a sampler quilt this year (1 square per month) with the quilt group I have been learning with. We made a log cabin square last month. Mine came out well, but I’m not sure yet if I want to do a whole quilt of them yet.
I’m leaning towards something like one of these:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/24558760456590946/
https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/quick-rail-fence-baby-quilt-tutorial/
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My dd’s boyfriend asked our blessing to propose to dd! I don’t know when it will happen, but he mentioned getting married in Jan. or Feb. after she graduates college. I’m a newbie quilter and want to them a quilt for their bed. I want to take them each to the fabric store to choose their favorite fabrics and then make a quilt combining them as a wedding gift. The surprise will be they don’t know what the other chose and how I combine them.
How many should they each choose? 2? 3? What pattern? Remember, I’m a newbie, so nothing too complicated. I also prefer something without lots of tiny pieces to cut and sew, because I don’t know how much time I will have to work on it. I do plan to get it long armed, because it will probably be too big for my machine.
All advice and recommendations appreciated!
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I don’t know much, but I was told years ago that they were poor farmers so they never owned slaves. I think they lived in MS.
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Around here most sick people are suffering with allergies. The geography of the area makes it a bowl and everything just stays here. The tree or grass pollen has been high most days.
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Where do you get the Ceylon cinnamon? I’ve heard so much good about it, but never knew where to get it. Can you get it already ground?
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The CC my ds is taking DE classes at has a good reputation in our area. This semester ds is taking 2 classes, one on person and one online (the only option for the particular class). The online class has been fine. It’s the in person class that’s stressing me out. There have been no grades for over half the semester. I really don’t understand how the teacher is running this class. I’m just hoping that when it’s over ds will have a decent grade.
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I’m a 3, but without the getting too close part. Most of the interstates where I travel are 70mph. If I stayed in the left lane, I would be goin 65 or less. I set my cruise about 75 and try not to have to take it off, so passing people is necessary, especially when there’s only 2 lanes. Seriously though, there are places I have driven where driving under the speed limit is a good way to get rear ended. Driving 10 or more miles under the speed limit can be just as dangerous in some places as speeding.
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She has some pictures of the rotten tree, but did not know she needed to send a letter.
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My mom lives in part of LA that was hit by tornadoes today. I called to make sure she’s ok. Her neighbor behind her has a tree that’s been rotten and needed to be removed a looong time ago. It fell towards her house. Thankfully she has a large tree that she wants to remove because the roots are causing problems and the rotten tree fell on it. So most of the tree is in her yard.
What is her best course of action? These neighbors aren’t likely to be decent and cut it up themselves or pay someone to do it. I haven’t seen pictures, but I imagine it’s going to require professionals to avoid further damage to the fence or either backyard shed. Should she just suck it up and pay for it herself? Is it worth involving her homeowners insurance? Other options I’m not thinking of?
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I didn’t drive the hour or so in 2017 and I’m definitely not driving 5+ hours to see it this time. I got 2 pairs of eclipse glasses from Kroger and 7yo dd and I watched what we could between the clouds in our front yard. Saw it (about 90%) for just a minute at the peak. A little disappointed that we didn’t see the funny crescent shadows like the last time, but it’s a small price to pay to not be I. The horrible traffic I’ve seen pictures of online. A couple families I know were driving to see it and coming back today. You would have to pay me an awful lot of money to do that. 4 minutes is not worth it.
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Today’s plan is to just get through the day. Spring allergies have me super stuffy and coughing with a sinus headache. And I have no voice. Had plans to work on a quilt and clean the house, but that’s not happening.
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Feeding my kids is very tricky. Dd21 eats a decent variety of things, but she has celiac disease, so she is limited to gluten free foods. Some things are just too complicated to make gf. Ds16 is your general picky eater. He would live off chicken nuggets, burgers, pizza, and mac and cheese and be perfectly content. Dd7 is the hardest. She has sensory food aversion, so her diet is very limited. She dislikes all chicken except Tyson chicken fries and Chick-fil-A nuggets. She only eats beef in sausage or tacos. She doesn’t like any sauces, gravies, etc. She does ok with fruit, but not vegetables. Add dh’s pickiness and cooking something for dinner that everyone can and will eat is extremely frustrating.
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I think you can use Barkeepers Friend on ceramic. If that doesn’t take it off, it’s not coming off.
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Update: She made it through the weekend ok enough, but started back with the runny nose Sunday afternoon. I talked to a friend this weekend who had a similar experience with a kid who ended up having asthma, so I’m really thinking it has something to do with her coughing. Took her to urgent care this morning. The NP we saw said he thought it was just allergies (tree pollen is really bad here right now). He didn’t think she has asthma and we would have to see the pediatrician if we wanted testing for that. After talking to dh, we are going to get her switched to our family practice doctor instead of continuing to deal with the problems getting to see the pediatrician .
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I’m still using the 2 wheeled carry on size bag that was dh’s before we got married, so it’s 20+ years old. I keep thinking I need to replace it, but it still works, even if it isn’t so nice looking anymore
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2 hours ago, El... said:
Mmm. If your grandma bought them for you and you forgot about them. Until now.
I’m in this category. Plus we bought several the first few years we were married. We talked about using them years ago, but got confused about which were matured and how to get the money from them. So we did nothing.
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2 hours ago, KungFuPanda said:
The arena in Baltimore is mostly seated. The path from the airport to the arena isn’t altered due to Key Bridge detours. Here’s a chart and images:
https://www.southbmore.com/2023/03/27/photo-tour-of-the-renovated-cfg-bank-arena/
I’m not familiar with where the bridge is. Would it be between the venue and N VA? Dh’s brother lives in that area, so we might try to go visit if we went there.
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5 minutes ago, sgo95 said:
What about Duluth, GA (Atlanta metro)? Agree with Sneezy about picking front row seats around the floor.
That’s the one I’m leaning towards. He originally wanted a weekend so college dd could come, but she says it would probably be too loud for her, so she’s not interested.
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Dh is obsessed with 21 Pilots. He found out that tickets are about to go on sale for their new tour. He’s ready to buy plane tickets to see them somewhere. One problem is that he has some joint issues and cannot stand a long time without a lot of pain. So it can’t be a standing only venue. If you are familiar with different venues, or just one near you, would you look at the list and tell me which would be better places to go? He especially interested in Las Vegas. Venues in the Southeast might be possible to drive to. Unfortunately Nashville’s date doesn’t work as it’s closest.
What is something you’re not so good at that you think most people are good at?
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I can’t French braid hair. A friend in high school tried to teach me. It didn’t go well. Years ago I was determined to learn so I could do my dd’s hair. I finally realized that I do a regular braid differently from everyone else. I go over when others go under (or vice-versa, I forget). It just doesn’t work right for me.