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Friday, February 8, 2008

Do I Ever Feel Old

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I was sitting in the kitchen, knitting on the Calgary Flames Illusion scarf that I have been designing - the kids were in the toy room cleaning it up.  While they were cleaning, I overheard them discussing Transformers .... Josh told Charlotte "I can't believe that you don't like Transformers - don't you know that they are antiques .... they were made in 1984!!!!!!!!!" 

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Monday, January 21, 2008

Thought this was funny

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This was shared with me the other day, and I thought that some of you might get a kick out of it as well:

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After every flight, pilots fill out a form (called a "gripe sheet," at some airlines) which tells mechanics about problems with the aircraft. The mechanics correct the problems, document their repairs on the form, and then pilots review the gripe sheets before the next flight. Never let it be said that ground crews lack a sense of humor. Here are some actual maintenance complaints submitted (marked with a P) and the solutions recorded (marked with an S) by maintenance engineers.

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P: Left inside main tire almost needs replacement.
S: Almost replaced left inside main tire.

P: Test flight OK, except auto-land very rough.
S: Auto-land not installed on this aircraft.

P: Something loose in cockpit
S: Something tightened in cockpit

P: Dead bugs on windshield.
S: Live bugs on back-order.

P: Autopilot in altitude-hold mode produces a 200 feet per minute descent
S: Cannot reproduce problem on ground.

P: Evidence of leak on right main landing gear.
S: Evidence removed.

P: DME volume unbelievably loud.
S: DME volume set to more believable level.

P: Friction locks cause throttle levers to stick.
S: That's what friction locks are for.

P: IFF inoperative in OFF mode.
S: IFF always inoperative in OFF mode.

P: Suspected crack in windshield.
S: Suspect you're right.

P: Number 3 engine missing.
S: Engine found on right wing after brief search.

P: Aircraft handles funny.
S: Aircraft warned to: straighten up, fly right, and be serious.

P: Target radar hums.
S: Reprogrammed target radar with lyrics.

P: Mouse in cockpit.
S: Cat installed.

P: Noise coming from under instrument panel. Sounds like a midget pounding on something with a hammer.
S: Took hammer away from midget

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Monday, January 7, 2008

Addicted to Coffee

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You know you are addicted to coffee if ...

... You grind your coffee beans in your mouth.

... You sleep with your eyes open.

... You have to watch videos in fast-forward.

... The only time you're standing still is during an earthquake.

... You can take a picture of yourself from ten feet away without using the timer.

... You've worn out your third pair of tennis shoes this week.

... Your eyes stay open when you sneeze.

... You chew on other people's fingernails.

... The nurse needs a scientific calculator to take your pulse.

... You're so jittery that people use your hands to blend their margaritas.

... You can type sixty words per minute with your feet.

... You can jump-start your car without cables.

... You don't sweat, you percolate.

... You walk twenty miles on your treadmill before you realize it's not plugged in.

... You forget to unwrap candy bars before eating them.

... You've built a miniature city out of little plastic stirrers.

... People get dizzy just watching you.

... Instant coffee takes too long.

... You channel surf faster without a remote.

... You have a picture of your coffee mug on your coffee mug.

... You can outlast the Energizer bunny.

... You short out motion detectors.

... You don't even wait for the water to boil anymore.

... Your nervous twitch registers on the Richter scale.

... You help your dog chase its tail.

... You soak your dentures in coffee overnight.

... Your first-aid kit contains two pints of coffee with an I.V. hookup.

... You ski uphill.

... You get a speeding ticket even when you're parked.

... You answer the door before people knock.

... You haven't blinked since the last lunar eclipse.

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≈ Iced Coffee Syrup

Things We Need To Be Doing Here:

≈ Sewing (as needed)
≈ Knitting (always)
≈ Baking
≈ Follow Homeblessing Plan!!

Our Family Home Plan

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Weekly Homeblessing Plan:


Monday:
≈ Laundry:
*Mine & Don's
≈ Entryway
≈ Hallway
≈ Laundry Room
≈ 20 minutes of project

Tuesday:
≈ Laundry:
*Bedding & Towels
≈ Ensuite
≈ Main Bathroom
≈ Baking
≈ 20 minutes of project

Wednesday:
≈ Kitchen
≈ Whiten Kitchen Sinks
≈ Sweep & Mop floors
≈ 20 minutes of project

Thursday:
≈ Laundry:
*Charlotte's
≈ Livingroom
≈ Toyroom
≈ Vacuum carpets/rugs
≈ 20 minutes of project

Friday:
≈ Laundry:
*Joshua's
≈ Master Bedroom
≈ Tidy both decks
≈ 20 minutes of project

Saturday:
≈ Miscellaneous Chores

Project List for
Weekly Homeblessing List:


≈ De-clutter:
*go through clothing
*donations to Thrift Store

≈ Make:
*kitchen mixes
(check recipe book)
*cleaning mixes
(check cleaning section)

≈ Clean vehicles

≈ Wash windows

≈ Clean ceiling fans

≈ Organize:
*kitchen cupboards
*pantry
*kitchen drawers
*bathroom cupboards
*dressers
*closets

≈ Work on:
*home management binder
*recipe binder
*Christmas presents

≈ Current Mending/Sewing projects

My Reading List

My Bible currently in Psalms
Created To Be His Helpmeet
You Can Teach Your Child Successfully

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SEWING

Currently Sewing:
≈ Jumper for Taryn ≈
~started on: 02-28-08~
~last worked on: 02-28-08~

Sewing To-Do List:
≈ Swiffer Duster Covers

For Gift Giving:
≈ Mom's Christmas present
≈ Christmas Pajamas for the kids

Sewing Wish List:
≈ Wrap Skirts for me
≈ Lunch Bags
≈ Reusable Sandwich Keepers

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KNITTING

Currently Knitting:
≈ First Scrawl ... ≈
~started on: 01-01-08~
~last worked on: 01-17-08~

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≈ Summer Of Stash 2008 ... ≈
~start on: 06-20-08~
~end on: 09-21-08~
~starting weight of yarn stash: 103.5 pounds

***PROJECTS ~ started:***
... a prayer cloth
... felted mancala board
... artificial nest

***PROJECTS ~ finished:***
... 3 prayer cloths
... felted grocery bag (machine knit)
... 2 felted purses (machine knit)
... 3 Tawashi's
... 2 pair of socks
... crocheted prayer shawl
... crown for Charlotte
... tissue cozy
... mesh shopping bag
... artificial nest
... Irish Hiking fingerless mitts
... tam
... round baby blanket

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≈ Christmas Knitting ≈
*** currently going through patterns and deciding what to make ***

Knitting To-Do List:
≈ Swiffer Sweeper cloths
Wet/Dry Swiffer Mop cloth
Mr. Clean Magic Reach Mop cloth
≈ Tawashi's
≈ Round Tablecloth for Mom

Year Round Knitting:
≈ Christmas Presents

Knitting Wish List:
≈ Ball Band throw rug for in front of kitchen sink

Finished Knitting List of 2008:
Hand Knitting
Hannah Ponytail Hat
≈ Felted Slippers for Mom
≈ Flaming 'C' Illusion Scarf
≈ My Knitting Bag

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Studio HK-100 Knitting Machine
≈ Dishcloth - 1
≈ Felted Purse (small) - 4
≈ Felted Bags (medium/large) - 2

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Innovations Knitting Machine
≈ Ski Mask - 1
≈ Double Knit Toque - 1

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CROCHETING

Currently Crocheting:
Half Moon Shawl

Crocheting To-Do List:
Swiffer Sweeper cloths

Year Round Crocheting:
≈ Christmas Presents

Crocheting Wish List:
Seraphina Shawl

Finished Crochet List of 2008:
≈ felted slippers for my Mom
≈ crochet dish sponge - 1
≈ doll carrier for Taryn



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Iced Coffee Syrup

≈ coffee
≈ water
≈ sugar

***IMPORTANT***: you need a percolator style coffee pot to make this.
DO NOT use a drip style coffee maker to make this syrup!!!!!

* Make one pot of coffee, then discard the grounds.
* Add fresh grounds, percolate again, with the coffee as liquid, not fresh water.
* Do this three times.
* To the finished coffee mixture, add one half the amount of sugar (if you end up with 3 cups coffee mixture, add 1 1/2 cups sugar).
* Mix until sugar is completely dissolved.

* To use: add 2 - 3 tablespoons of syrup to a 10 oz glass of milk, stir to mix and enjoy.