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Saturday, August 01, 2009
Saturday Update
It is a bit cool this morning. I am going to wait about an hour and if it does not rain I will probably mow the yard. There are also a few bushes in the yard that need to be trimmed. We also need to make a trip to the grocery store and probably Sam's Club. Not much else planned for the day.
Green Tip of the Day
Used Baby Gear
If your kids aren't too jazzed about wearing their older sibling's duds, they might be convinced by pre-owned clothes with a bit of Hollywood flair. After successfully auctioning used baby gear from Gwen Stefani and Nicole Richie, Handmedowns.com is currently accepting bids for Melissa Joan Hart's donated items. Proceeds from the monthly celebrity auction are donated to charitable organizations (Melissa's charity is Friends of the Family). Even after this auction closes on August 5, the site will still be chocked full of gently used stuff from non-celebrities.
Used Baby Gear
If your kids aren't too jazzed about wearing their older sibling's duds, they might be convinced by pre-owned clothes with a bit of Hollywood flair. After successfully auctioning used baby gear from Gwen Stefani and Nicole Richie, Handmedowns.com is currently accepting bids for Melissa Joan Hart's donated items. Proceeds from the monthly celebrity auction are donated to charitable organizations (Melissa's charity is Friends of the Family). Even after this auction closes on August 5, the site will still be chocked full of gently used stuff from non-celebrities.
Friday, July 31, 2009
Friday Update
Happy Friday everyone. The long week is coming to an end. I don't have much planned for the weekend. The grass needs mowing and I should probably weed the garden. I think I will try to get a nice walk in as well.
Green Tip of the Day
In the U.S., we throw away well over 25 percent of the food that is produced. A lot of this waste happens outside of our homes, but much of it does happen right in our own kitchens. The website Still Tasty aims to help us know how long our food and beverages stay safe and tasty.
In the U.S., we throw away well over 25 percent of the food that is produced. A lot of this waste happens outside of our homes, but much of it does happen right in our own kitchens. The website Still Tasty aims to help us know how long our food and beverages stay safe and tasty.
Thursday, July 30, 2009
Thursday Update
This has been one long week. And yet not much has happened.
After work I came home, checked the garden, had supper and washed dishes. I have been getting quite a few cherry tomatoes and the early girls are finally starting to ripen. I also have a good number of cucumbers and zucchini.
On TV we watched 'Time Team America' and 'House Hunters International". I told you not much happened.
After work I came home, checked the garden, had supper and washed dishes. I have been getting quite a few cherry tomatoes and the early girls are finally starting to ripen. I also have a good number of cucumbers and zucchini.
On TV we watched 'Time Team America' and 'House Hunters International". I told you not much happened.
Cats Riding Buses
Evidently it is getting to be quite common for cats in Britain to ride the bus.
A mysterious cat has been routinely riding a bus by himself in Britain since January, reported by the Daily Herald. He gets on at the same stop almost every morning and jumps off near the local fish and chip shop.
The cat was nicknamed Macavity after the mystery cat in T.S Elliot's poem.
Each morning the pet leaves home and awaits the 10.55 service. He stands patiently in the queue before hopping on board and taking his favorite back seat spot.
He then travels 11 miles around Plymouth before returning home.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2561512/Cat-takes-a-daily-trip-on-No-3-bus.html
A mysterious cat has been routinely riding a bus by himself in Britain since January, reported by the Daily Herald. He gets on at the same stop almost every morning and jumps off near the local fish and chip shop.
The cat was nicknamed Macavity after the mystery cat in T.S Elliot's poem.
Casper enjoys his daily ride - aboard the No 3 BUS in Plymouth.
Each morning the pet leaves home and awaits the 10.55 service. He stands patiently in the queue before hopping on board and taking his favorite back seat spot.
He then travels 11 miles around Plymouth before returning home.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/news/2561512/Cat-takes-a-daily-trip-on-No-3-bus.html
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Wednesday Update
Yesterday was another uneventful day. The cleaning crews were still in our building yesterday. They finally got the entry to the Granby Building cleaned up and opened again.
We received our second movie from the Kelloggs cereal box offer. We send them tokens and they send us movies. So far we have received 'One Fine Day' and 'Benny & Joon'. They don't have a great selection, but hey, they are free. Next we are getting 'Legally Blonde 2'.
We received our second movie from the Kelloggs cereal box offer. We send them tokens and they send us movies. So far we have received 'One Fine Day' and 'Benny & Joon'. They don't have a great selection, but hey, they are free. Next we are getting 'Legally Blonde 2'.
Green Tip of the Day
Rain Water
Collecting rainwater for your garden is a smart idea, no matter what your motivation. Plants like rainwater, because it's naturally soft, and free of chlorine and other chemicals. If drought is a problem where you live, collecting rainwater is a good way to deal with watering restrictions. If you're on a municipal water system, you stand to save a considerable amount of money.
When it rains, it's surprising how much water you can collect. Just half an inch of rainfall on a 1,000-square-foot roof will yield 300 gallons of water.
Rain Water
Collecting rainwater for your garden is a smart idea, no matter what your motivation. Plants like rainwater, because it's naturally soft, and free of chlorine and other chemicals. If drought is a problem where you live, collecting rainwater is a good way to deal with watering restrictions. If you're on a municipal water system, you stand to save a considerable amount of money.
When it rains, it's surprising how much water you can collect. Just half an inch of rainfall on a 1,000-square-foot roof will yield 300 gallons of water.
Tuesday, July 28, 2009
Tuesday Update
Yesterday was a longer day at work than I had hoped for. The smell was mostly gone, they had clean-up crews working all day downtown. But they still had the entrance to the Granby Building closed when I left.
Last night we had chicken cooked in the roaster, green beans from the garden and salad for supper. Very yummy. We watched Antiques Roadshow and Deadliest Catch Behind the Scenes.
Last night we had chicken cooked in the roaster, green beans from the garden and salad for supper. Very yummy. We watched Antiques Roadshow and Deadliest Catch Behind the Scenes.
Green Tip of the Day
Reuse Your Paint Roller
Approximately 64 million gallons of paint each year are left over when jobs are done. Make sure you don’t throw away that paint roller after the project is done.
Reuse Your Paint Roller
Approximately 64 million gallons of paint each year are left over when jobs are done. Make sure you don’t throw away that paint roller after the project is done.
- Clean the roller immediately after use. Scrape excess paint off with a putty knife or paint stirrer to aid in the process
- Not done but taking a break? Wrap the roller in plastic wrap or a damp rag if you stop painting for more than a few minutes, preventing build-up
- Moisten the roller with water or paint thinner before use. This can help prevent paint from drying on the roller
- Share painting supplies with friends and neighbors, less to buy and less to waste
- Volunteer to help a friend paint their space. You can bring your own tools and give them some reuse tips while you’re at it
- Reusable remolding supplies are great housewarming gifts. Make sure to include a reusable roller in your gift basket
Monday, July 27, 2009
Monday Update
Happy Monday everyone. Today should be busy at work. We will have to make up for not being there on Friday. I hope sale will be high and I'm sure the day will go quickly.
Yesterday was pretty quiet. We grilled delicious burgers, hot dogs grilled in oil and Polish sausages. We also had tater tots cooked in oil on the grill. We watched TV the rest of the evening. There was a new episode of House Hunters International and we watched Jesse James is a Dead Man. He had better be careful or he really will be a dead man.
Yesterday was pretty quiet. We grilled delicious burgers, hot dogs grilled in oil and Polish sausages. We also had tater tots cooked in oil on the grill. We watched TV the rest of the evening. There was a new episode of House Hunters International and we watched Jesse James is a Dead Man. He had better be careful or he really will be a dead man.
Green Tip of the Day
PREPPING PASTA
Use less water to cook your spaghetti. It works just fine. If you want to go even further, you can start cooking the pasta while you wait for the water to boil.
You can get away with boiling a pound of pasta with only 1.5 quarts of water, rather than the recommended 4-6 quarts (but you do have to stir more to make sure it cooks evenly).
If all Americans use less water and put the pasta in the pot from the beginning, we could save 500,000 barrels of oil per year (energy used to boil the billion pounds of pasta we make each year).
In tests, heating pasta and water together from the start saves 6 minutes. Not a lot, but think of all the pasta you make in a year…
The New York Times - read about cook and food writer Harold McGhee's pasta-to-water ratio experiments.
PREPPING PASTA
Use less water to cook your spaghetti. It works just fine. If you want to go even further, you can start cooking the pasta while you wait for the water to boil.
You can get away with boiling a pound of pasta with only 1.5 quarts of water, rather than the recommended 4-6 quarts (but you do have to stir more to make sure it cooks evenly).
If all Americans use less water and put the pasta in the pot from the beginning, we could save 500,000 barrels of oil per year (energy used to boil the billion pounds of pasta we make each year).
In tests, heating pasta and water together from the start saves 6 minutes. Not a lot, but think of all the pasta you make in a year…
The New York Times - read about cook and food writer Harold McGhee's pasta-to-water ratio experiments.
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