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Yesterday, 07:18 PM

vbak replied to a thread American Flag Question in Other stuff

It's an American flag, no matter where it's made. Burn it.

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Yesterday, 05:52 PM

vbak replied to a thread 2013 Pantry / Freezer Challenge in Great Food

Yeah, well, it's all gone!:( About a week or so ago, I put a 3# can of coffee into the freezer. I went into the garage, that's where the freezer is,...

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05-20-2013, 06:39 PM

vbak replied to a thread Is everyone safe? OK tornadoes. in Other stuff

This is so heart breaking for the families and citizens. So horrifying for all that are affected.

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05-16-2013, 02:33 PM

vbak replied to a thread English Muffins question in Great Food

I like your description!:) Could you post or link your recipe? I made some a couple of months ago and even bought a new electric griddle to do so ,...

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05-14-2013, 03:36 PM

vbak started a thread Pictures that make you think 'HMMM' in Other stuff

All I can say is,"Oh my!!" http://www.buzzfeed.com/mattbellassai/45-people-you-wont-believe-actually-exist-6z51

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05-12-2013, 07:30 PM

vbak replied to a thread Breakfast this morning ... Smitten Kitchen's Essential Raised Waffles in Great Food

Thanks!

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05-12-2013, 05:20 PM

vbak replied to a thread Breakfast this morning ... Smitten Kitchen's Essential Raised Waffles in Great Food

I followed the link for the waffles, and the pictures looked great. I usually make Belgian waffles which call for more flour. Do you think this...

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05-12-2013, 05:16 PM

vbak replied to a thread Snow? Snow?! SNOW?!?! in Other stuff

UGH!:( Our low tonight is 33, tomorrow is 59, and then we're in the 80's. So unpredictable. We have a freeze warning tonight.

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05-12-2013, 10:19 AM

vbak started a thread No mayo potato salad recipe in Great Food

I came across this potato salad recipe on Pinterest and thought I would share. It might be a good choice for a summer salad , or for those who don't...

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05-11-2013, 02:55 PM

vbak replied to a thread Birthday Parties in Other stuff

Last year DGD and friends were transported by limo to a city ice skating rink. It was NOT her birthday party. Lunch followed at a restaurant. And...

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05-11-2013, 01:12 PM

vbak replied to a thread Pre-and Post Hysterectomy advice? in Other stuff

I'm sorry you have to go through this. Wishing you a speedy recovery.

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05-11-2013, 12:30 PM

vbak replied to a thread What's for Mother's Day? in Great Food

You could do a crustless quiche.

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05-11-2013, 10:55 AM

vbak started a thread What's for Mother's Day? in Great Food

What is everyone doing for Mother's Day? Two of my DGK's are making their First Holy Communion today. so we will combine both FHC and MD this...

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05-11-2013, 08:51 AM

vbak replied to a thread Snow? Snow?! SNOW?!?! in Other stuff

I heard that on TWC and thought of you. UGH! We've got some pretty ugly weather going on here; cold, gray, windy. A low of 36 tomorrow night and not...

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05-10-2013, 03:54 PM

vbak replied to a thread Gourmet food ideas for fancy pool party? in Great Food

Here's the recipe for the kebabs. I would use a square of mozzi, a piece of Italian salami, a grape tomato, roasted red pepper, and a tortelini,, and...

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05-10-2013, 03:40 PM

vbak replied to a thread Gourmet food ideas for fancy pool party? in Great Food

Several years ago there was a recipe floating around here on the boards for antipasto skewers. Very good, attractive, and easy. There was also...

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05-09-2013, 06:46 PM

vbak replied to a thread Teachers? 7 Year old needs help in reading. in Other stuff

Is she receiving RTI services?

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05-09-2013, 04:52 PM

vbak replied to a thread Teachers? 7 Year old needs help in reading. in Other stuff

There are so many components to reading. Is it comprehension or fluency? Talk to her teacher and find out what her reading discrepencies are. I...

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05-07-2013, 03:05 PM

vbak replied to a thread Pork Schnitzel-CL_5/13 in Great Food

Great to hear that you would serve again. If I remember correctly, correct me if I'm wrong, you don't do repeats.:)

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05-07-2013, 11:24 AM

vbak replied to a thread Need small gift ideas for 50th wedding anniversary in Other stuff

Whatever you wind up doing, I would add a Remember When... for 1963. It's a pamphlet type card that is always fun to read and remember the good old...

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05-05-2013, 10:14 AM

vbak replied to a thread Wow - is this place ever dead?? in Other stuff

No, I don't follow the KD. I had TWC on and during interviews at the KD this info was provided.

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05-05-2013, 06:54 AM

vbak replied to a thread Rev: BA 7/07 CABBAGE AND CORN SLAW WITH CILANTRO AND ORANGE DRESSING in Great Food

This sounds great! Thanks for the bump.:)

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05-04-2013, 11:22 PM

vbak replied to a thread Wow - is this place ever dead?? in Other stuff

If you watch TWC you would have learned that it rains for the KD 46% of the time. Some rain is good to create a fast track. Some horses like a wet...

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05-04-2013, 11:14 PM

vbak replied to a thread Tipping question--need a quick answer, please. in Other stuff

No tip required. You paid a cleaning fee. Who would you tip? It sounds like no one came in during your stay to clean. Dump the guilt.:)

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05-03-2013, 05:58 PM

vbak replied to a thread Do You have May Day Traditions? in Other stuff

I should have said that they did a ding dong ditch with flowers.

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05-02-2013, 07:30 PM

vbak replied to a thread Do You have May Day Traditions? in Other stuff

When my children were little, they always did a May Day ding dong ditch with flowers. I don't know where it came from because I didn't celebrate May...

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05-01-2013, 04:42 PM

vbak replied to a thread 5 year old shoots 2 year old sister - WITH HIS OWN RIFLE !!! in Other stuff

This makes me absolutely sick inside. This child his parents will have to live with this the rest of his life. When my son was about four or five...

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05-01-2013, 04:25 PM

vbak replied to a thread BUYING A BATHING SUIT - Put your coffee cup down in Other stuff

A couple of years I ago i found a suit I really liked and brought it home to try on. I couldn't breathe! It was SO TIGHT!! When I was much younger,a...

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04-29-2013, 04:45 PM

vbak replied to a thread Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta (Ina Garten) in Great Food

Sounds so delicious!! Where are you summer tomatoes?

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04-29-2013, 04:38 PM

vbak replied to a thread If you were to embark on a Grand Adventure, what would you do? in Other stuff

This!! I would love to do this. We have been on short river cruises on the Rhine and Seine. But, oh, how I would love to stop at different cities...

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