A reverse grocery list

"Storrmmee" wrote


Grin, none of mine are totally flat though some almost are. I guess it
depends on how they've been treated over the ages?

I am a little curious on the age of my favorite spider. I have the distinct
impression the knobs on the bottom used to be longer and the rounded bottom
may not have had a flat spot? The 'legs' are a little uneven now. It comes
from an era where cooking in the fireplace was still done? The design at
least, shows this clearly from the way it has lift points and brackets that
would have been used. Call it 'an early crockpot' for long slow cooking
stews. The lid isn't as tight as a crockpot and over time they have warped
so it fits well only in one direction but it works well still.

The original handle is long gone but the holes were designed to use a larger
tong and the sides where that could be applied would have alowed one to lift
it out with just 2 strong sticks or the hooked metal items of an earlier era
fit in the holes. (Allowed you to stand back from the fire in long skirts).
If there was ever an idenifying makers mark, it is long gone.
 
On Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:48:01 -0600, Andy wrote:

I like that.


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Today's mighty oak is just yesterday's nut that held its ground.
 
"Boron Elgar" wrote




I was in an apartment once, had no choice about it. I was at first very
happy with it's spiffy looks but it wasnt the quality unit you have. I've
used other lower quality units as well when at friends houses and while they
look spiffy (I really do like the looks), they don't work for me personally.
I'm too turned off by early experiences with cheaper types.



Makes sense! I dont *think* they used to make them totally flat bottomed.
They just get that way over time with the older ones.


Grin, I 'prefer' gas for the range top for the control level it provides but
for oven I've a preference for electric. I use the oven so randomly that
the temp stability of electrics seem better and no gas outlet holes to clean
of char appeals.


I don't have an exaust vent at all though Don wants to add one. I have a
microwave but we've loaned it out for 2-3 months at a time to friends just
moving in (military) who are waiting for household goods to arrive from
overseas. When gone, we actually appreciate the counterspace back more than
miss it.
 
i don't recall actually posting here on purpose, i think some things i
posted were actually cross posts... but i really can't remember, one of the
vagaries of my software is that checking for crossposts while its doable is
a major pita, so i often inadver, crap can't spell it, cross post without
meaning to, Lee
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thanks, the only reason i answered the way i did is that every time i have
tried to explain it, there is someone, and usually the same someone, who
calls me selfish lazy and so on... it takes up lots of space/bandwidth and i
just decided one day if someone wanted to know i would be happy to answer in
email and i would also not be offended if they chose to block me instead,
sorta lets us get on with the topic of the group... although that doesn't
seem to be such an issue here, lol, Lee


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Julie Bove wrote:

You've been hiding stuff again. It happens at our place as well. I go
to the cupboard to get X. It's not there so the next time I am at the
store I get X and put it away in its place. Then I go to the cupboard
to get X .... One day I look in a completely random place and there
are twenty or so X all stacked neatly together! It's a conspiracy.
 
On Wed, 9 Mar 2011 05:27:54 -0600, "Storrmmee"
wrote:


Oh, okay. I don't remember what the circumstances were. I just
remember seeing your posts.


That's a good enough reason to switch from OE, Lee. I'd recommend
Forte Agent, but it's a major PITA to disable it back to a simple,
easy to use news reader these days.

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On Mar 7, 2:43 pm, Brooklyn1 wrote:

I'll overlook your last comment. Yes, AR, admittedly. And I DO have
a needed list. I just didn't want to forget the extras I have tucked
here and there and keep thinking I needed em.

It makes more sense for me to make my list and then check to see what I
already have. If you can't find it while checking before shopping, you
aren't going to find it when you need it. A once-a-year
cleanout/reorganization doesn't hurt either. Bring the oldest dated stuff
to the front and plan on using it soon.
Janet
 
On Mon, 7 Mar 2011 13:20:11 -0800 (PST), Kalmia
wrote:


It's a simple concept. You keep buying the same thing over and over
thinking you're out and now you have 6 of them. Organization is the
key though. Keep things in specific places, then you're more likely
to notice when you've doubled up on something and it won't grow any
more than that. I had two popcorn salts (yes, I forgot and doubled
up) but at least they were kept next to the jar of popcorn. I
wondered what happened to them, because I didn't remember using up
either container. I found one in a different cupboard the other day,
but still haven't tracked down #2. That's what happens when there's
another person using the kitchen with a different idea of how it
should be organized.

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"Storrmmee" wrote


I have some where an oven is mandated. Not many though. I mostly creat
crockpot or stovetop things.


Umm, never used either feature nor has Don. I do use the timer though to
beep as us when i have something in the oven or on the top. That's inscase
I forget and wander off.
 
its not OE but the screen reader, and using a lap top makes it worse, in
order to see what is posted, i have to open the message, hit altand 1 then
again then tab over to the news groups feild, and when i am reading messages
if i hit next message which is alt and right arrow i can get through them
pretty fast,

i do enjoy this group and i have just learned once again that filters are my
friend, Lee
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if i couldn't laugh i would either blow someone or myself away sometimes, i
think that luaghing and good foods are two of the best gifts one can enjoy
from the great above, Lee
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On Fri, 11 Mar 2011 02:30:59 -0600, "Storrmmee"
wrote:


OY! You'd think these things would be better streamlined by now.

Yep. I'm letting it be my friend too. I'm focusing on people with
news readers that don't quote properly now because I'm tired of trying
to figure out who said what. They may be perfectly nice posters, but
they need to take some time from posting to rfc to find a better news
reader.


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"Storrmmee" wrote


Works. Also, electric *might* be a little safer if you want to use the
range top? You'll need a 220 plug for an electric range and a 110 for a gas
one (for the electric starter).


Grin, I let Don do the sheets most of the time. Same reason of reach.
 
sometimes if there isn't a name outright, the markings/numbers/symbols mean
something, and also beleive it or not, type of feet and handles can help
identify the age/brand.

we haven chosen a stove yet as the time for that isn't just yet, i am just
fretting about everything even stuff that is a couple months away still... i
should be focusing on other things but when i get overwhelmed as i said to
sf, i fall back to one detail/item at a time to try and keep my head from
exploding... for example i was thinking this morning maybe i will see if dh
wants to buy a double or queen sleep number to see if it works for him and
then we can use it in the guest room, on the other hand... not sure i want
that nice of a bed... might make the guests stay longer than i want, lol,
Lee
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honestly for a while the changes in the technology really helped disabled
people all around, now its moving so fast its becoming a hinderance, for
example, my s/r works great on win 98 and xp, but on further versions, not
so good... even though they say it does, and every time adobe or "insert
program i use here" it takes a huge overhaul to get it fixed and reading...
just quit changing stuff all i want to do is read email from my mom, a few
news groups and do an occasional google, Lee
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