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What kind of scratcher does your cat prefer? view thread - Tnetter on May 22, 2015, 7:36 PM

Gonna sound crazy - 2catsmom on May 23, 2015, 11:21 AM

What is that? nt - Tnetter on May 23, 2015, 11:22 AM

It is - 2catsmom on May 23, 2015, 12:47 PM

Is this it? - Tnetter on May 23, 2015, 1:50 PM

Cant' tell - 2catsmom on May 23, 2015, 3:01 PM

$4 cardboard t things - Stacey_K on May 23, 2015, 2:42 PM

I did install a cedar post for him, two in fact - Tnetter on May 24, 2015, 10:39 PM

secondhand experience - Sandy on May 26, 2015, 4:20 AM

That could get expensive - Tnetter on May 26, 2015, 7:25 AM

I agree - Sandy on May 26, 2015, 1:50 PM

a question for my American friends view thread - patsy on May 24, 2015, 8:30 PM

Memorial Day used to be called Decoration Day - Maxine on May 24, 2015, 9:04 PM

The difference - BarbVT on May 25, 2015, 3:03 PM

I think the reason Memorial Day is taken less seriously in the west... - Maxine on May 25, 2015, 3:29 PM

Memorial Day - glenda on May 25, 2015, 6:10 PM

I don't think it is exactly disrespect - Maxine on May 25, 2015, 8:05 PM

Good article - glenda on May 25, 2015, 6:18 PM

I think it depends some where you live on the West coast. - Trina on May 25, 2015, 8:07 PM

Thanks for all the explanations - patsy on May 26, 2015, 11:15 AM

anyone doing a garage sale this summer? view thread - Sandy on May 22, 2015, 4:56 PM

If it ever stops raining we might - Tnetter on May 22, 2015, 7:33 PM

Online garage sale... - PBinNY on May 23, 2015, 5:09 PM

Do you still have a landline? view thread - Tnetter on May 13, 2015, 10:24 AM

Dropped the landline years - Carol in CT on May 13, 2015, 10:41 AM

Yes - CC on May 13, 2015, 11:46 AM

Yes, and thinking of getting rid of it - Maxine on May 13, 2015, 12:23 PM

Yes! - 2catsmom on May 13, 2015, 12:39 PM

Just a thought... - Maxine on May 13, 2015, 12:57 PM

we still have landline - patsy on May 13, 2015, 1:43 PM

Not 7 bucks--$23 a month! - Maxine on May 14, 2015, 2:48 PM

Thanks Maxine - 2catsmom on May 14, 2015, 9:46 AM

Yes- with answering machine - mj on May 14, 2015, 7:32 PM

Same here - PaulaF in CO on May 21, 2015, 9:24 AM

Part of your problem is you have at&t - Missy on May 15, 2015, 10:43 AM

Yes, dh has Verizon, and it is worse than AT&T - Tnetter on May 15, 2015, 1:03 PM

Yes - Kim in AB on May 15, 2015, 1:27 PM

Kim - 2catsmom on May 15, 2015, 4:31 PM

Angel, you are the sweetest person ever! - Kim in AB on May 15, 2015, 9:09 PM

Thanks Kim - 2catsmom on May 16, 2015, 11:22 AM

They got the apt, btw - Kim in AB on May 21, 2015, 7:09 PM

So happy to hear that Kim - 2catsmom on May 22, 2015, 4:59 PM

I do and I will.... - sheila on May 23, 2015, 6:15 AM

Has anyone seen a good deal on a riding lawnmower lately? view thread - Tnetter on May 20, 2015, 2:51 PM

Try craigslist? - glenda on May 20, 2015, 3:43 PM

I've got one - Maxine on May 20, 2015, 6:26 PM

LOL, but if it was August, I'd take you up on it - Tnetter on May 20, 2015, 7:53 PM

You'd have to ride it home, LOL - nt - Maxine on May 21, 2015, 7:52 AM

I can see the headlines now - Tnetter on May 22, 2015, 9:30 AM

Check w/ the repairmen in the area - LisaCNC on May 21, 2015, 5:28 AM

Actually...I think they are cheaper than they used to be - Maxine on May 21, 2015, 11:45 AM

That's true - Tnetter on May 21, 2015, 12:11 PM

If you can get one with a Honda engine... - Maxine on May 21, 2015, 12:52 PM

Correction: Mechanic said Toro not Troy built - Tnetter on May 22, 2015, 6:33 AM

We bought a Cub Cadet - Tnetter on May 22, 2015, 7:35 PM

Did you see the Nightline story about Mr. Money Mustache? view thread - Tnetter on May 14, 2015, 10:26 AM

Didn't see it but... - Missy on May 14, 2015, 11:14 AM

Love MMM - PaulaF in CO on May 21, 2015, 9:26 AM

A WWYD question view thread - Carol in CT on May 18, 2015, 2:51 PM

What I would do - Maxine on May 18, 2015, 7:45 PM

Agreed, but I would want that to be clear with whoever you talk to tomorrow. nt - Tnetter on May 18, 2015, 9:06 PM

I disagree - Jodi-in-Id on May 18, 2015, 10:53 PM

Re the bonded vs under the table - LisaCNC on May 19, 2015, 6:34 AM

A slightly different view - Maxine on May 19, 2015, 1:56 PM

If this is the first time I would - Sheila on May 20, 2015, 5:20 AM

I'm waiting to find out the rest of the story... - glenda on May 20, 2015, 4:11 PM

Me too.. - Sharon on May 21, 2015, 5:58 AM

Grocery store reminder view thread - Maxine on May 17, 2015, 2:02 PM

Thanks for the reminder - Carol in CT on May 17, 2015, 5:05 PM

Yes and some meats- - sheila on May 18, 2015, 4:18 AM

meat - Carol in CT on May 18, 2015, 12:58 PM

If we have any new lurkers... - Maxine on May 18, 2015, 7:11 AM

Wish I had more room in my freezer! - LisaCNC on May 20, 2015, 12:06 PM

And SavingStar has 20% off corn ... - LisaCNC on May 20, 2015, 12:08 PM

Home Depot has the charcoal deal again - LisaCNC on May 20, 2015, 1:41 PM

I still have charcoal from last year - glenda on May 20, 2015, 3:44 PM

Sour milk questions--and would love other use-it-up ideas view thread - Maxine on May 16, 2015, 12:05 PM

I googled it... - Trina on May 16, 2015, 1:10 PM

Use "sour milk" as you would buttermilk - Carol in CT on May 16, 2015, 2:28 PM

Pancakes, even instant ones - sheila on May 17, 2015, 6:54 AM

You can use it - Kim in AB on May 17, 2015, 7:47 AM

that was my first thought too - Sandy on May 17, 2015, 12:00 PM

oh, I thought of something else! - Sandy on May 19, 2015, 10:49 AM

Buttermilk pie? nm - glenda on May 19, 2015, 8:42 PM

From sour homogenized milk? - Kim in AB on May 20, 2015, 8:33 AM

here's a link - Sandy on May 20, 2015, 10:44 AM

Finally turned the AC on view thread - Stacey_K on May 18, 2015, 2:05 PM

hot hot hot, LOL - myra on May 18, 2015, 3:50 PM

How hot do you let the house get before turning it on? - Carol in CT on May 18, 2015, 3:54 PM

80 - Stacey_K on May 18, 2015, 5:38 PM

AC, what is that? - PBinNY on May 18, 2015, 4:11 PM

Wow, you an Myra are stoic - Tnetter on May 18, 2015, 9:05 PM

Laundry question view thread - Carol in CT on May 13, 2015, 9:07 AM

Have you talked to him about it? - Tnetter on May 13, 2015, 10:02 AM

yes! - Sandy on May 13, 2015, 12:12 PM

this has a number of suggestions - patsy on May 13, 2015, 1:46 PM

No fabric softener here - Carol in CT on May 13, 2015, 2:40 PM

the peroxide - Sandy on May 13, 2015, 3:52 PM

Whst about switching to an invisible solid? - LisaCNC on May 13, 2015, 1:53 PM

That's what I use - Maxine on May 13, 2015, 5:30 PM

Another thought - LisaCNC on May 14, 2015, 10:12 AM

in dh's case - Sandy on May 14, 2015, 11:16 AM

Are you washing in cold? - sheila on May 14, 2015, 2:01 PM

I usually wash in cold - Carol in CT on May 14, 2015, 4:26 PM

Have only been having same issue last 5 months! - mj on May 14, 2015, 7:25 PM

This week's efforts - Carol in CT on May 16, 2015, 2:32 PM

I'll bet you bought that Dawn... - Maxine on May 16, 2015, 4:07 PM

Dollar tree - Carol in CT on May 16, 2015, 4:12 PM

The clue.... - Maxine on May 16, 2015, 5:17 PM

If traveling and needed to take detergent with me - Carol in CT on May 16, 2015, 5:33 PM

Table umbrella is back in service view thread - Carol in CT on May 15, 2015, 5:41 PM

screen-free week starting tomorrow view thread - Sandy on May 3, 2015, 4:35 PM

I've cut back a lot - patsy on May 3, 2015, 8:42 PM

Not intentionally but has been less - mj on May 4, 2015, 5:16 AM

I'm starting Wednesday - Tnetter on May 4, 2015, 7:01 AM

I believe it is throughout the country - Miranda on May 8, 2015, 8:17 PM

it didn't go so well - Sandy on May 11, 2015, 12:53 PM

I'm not sure it was pointless.... - KarenPA on May 13, 2015, 4:10 AM

A screen break does that for me too - Tnetter on May 13, 2015, 8:07 AM

and I did realize something else - Sandy on May 13, 2015, 12:16 PM

I do other things also - CC on May 13, 2015, 12:30 PM

Happy Mothers Day Weekend! view thread - Sheila on May 9, 2015, 3:24 AM

Happy Mother's Day - CC on May 10, 2015, 2:39 AM

Happy Mother's Day! - mj on May 10, 2015, 6:58 PM

Mother's Day - KarenPA on May 11, 2015, 12:57 AM

Great pic Karen! - sheila on May 11, 2015, 3:19 AM

Wow! - Maxine on May 11, 2015, 11:15 AM

Nice photo! - Tnetter on May 11, 2015, 7:54 PM

I guess around age 14... - KarenPA on May 13, 2015, 4:03 AM

We went to Branson, and saw both girls - Tnetter on May 11, 2015, 12:08 PM

My sis and her family - glenda on May 11, 2015, 10:10 PM

No, we had dinner - Tnetter on May 12, 2015, 6:45 AM

Trout... - glenda on May 12, 2015, 3:50 PM

I think it was grilled - Tnetter on May 12, 2015, 4:33 PM

Nice weekend - PBinNY on May 11, 2015, 1:40 PM

Are you near Corning, NY? - Maxine on May 11, 2015, 8:34 PM

that museum is fantastic - Sandy on May 12, 2015, 4:40 AM

Yes.... - PBinNY on May 12, 2015, 9:14 AM

$10 Off coupons view thread - Maxine on May 11, 2015, 1:03 PM

I'm stocked up on plates - Sandy on May 11, 2015, 1:26 PM

Oh, how cute is that??? (nt) - Maxine on May 11, 2015, 2:05 PM

Fiestware!! - Jaime on May 11, 2015, 2:47 PM

and it's almost always on sale - Sandy on May 11, 2015, 2:51 PM

I did the same - CC on May 11, 2015, 3:22 PM

DH has issues with Fiesta ware :) - Kera on May 12, 2015, 8:56 AM

Good idea, hope I get some soon! - mj on May 12, 2015, 6:49 PM

I got one yesterday - Sandy on May 13, 2015, 3:57 AM

Summer trip to Bay of Fundy view thread - Kera on May 12, 2015, 9:00 AM

canadian or american side? - patsy on May 12, 2015, 1:38 PM

I had to google that, it is a real place! - mj on May 12, 2015, 6:44 PM

Frugal wedding gifts view thread - Kim in AB on May 9, 2015, 9:26 PM

No weddings here, but - CC on May 10, 2015, 2:34 AM

When my girls married - glenda on May 10, 2015, 4:13 PM

This isn't the right time of year for this - Maxine on May 11, 2015, 11:18 AM

My dd appreciated a notebook of recipes I made - Tnetter on May 11, 2015, 12:06 PM

I've done the same - glenda on May 11, 2015, 7:42 PM

My mother's wedding gift to me... - Maxine on May 11, 2015, 8:38 PM

Anyone else eating out of the pantry this month? view thread - Kim in AB on May 6, 2015, 5:34 PM

Not exactly - Sharon on May 7, 2015, 1:38 AM

Down, but not "out" - sheila on May 8, 2015, 4:20 AM

Eating down, but to use up old stuff rather than the grocery bill. - Tnetter on May 11, 2015, 12:13 PM

I'm trying to eat up odd stuff - Sandy on May 11, 2015, 12:45 PM

Anyone decluttering? view thread - CC on May 10, 2015, 2:37 AM

my room... - sheila on May 10, 2015, 4:06 AM

Always! - PBinNY on May 10, 2015, 3:57 PM

A little at a time! - Maxine on May 11, 2015, 11:20 AM

I took more stuff to both girls, so that is kind of decluttering - Tnetter on May 11, 2015, 12:09 PM

repair question view thread - Carol in CT on Apr 26, 2015, 10:44 AM

I don't think glue by itself will be strong enough - Sandy on Apr 26, 2015, 12:12 PM

It's really hard to tell from your pictures - Tnetter on Apr 26, 2015, 12:14 PM

Its officially a rib - Carol in CT on Apr 26, 2015, 1:37 PM

you could try a pipe clamp - patsy on Apr 26, 2015, 2:25 PM

Pipe clamp an excellent idea - Maxine on Apr 26, 2015, 3:46 PM

glue/duct tape - Carol in CT on Apr 26, 2015, 4:10 PM

Is the rib round or square? - glenda on Apr 26, 2015, 8:10 PM

broom stick? nt - Sheila on Apr 27, 2015, 1:19 PM

Have you fixed it yet? - Maxine on May 3, 2015, 9:36 PM

DS fixed it - Carol in CT on May 9, 2015, 2:27 PM

If the rib is wood - Maxine on May 9, 2015, 8:58 PM

Schooling update... view thread - sheila on May 5, 2015, 9:41 AM

Here is a free 3 month trial to Aleks - Missy on May 5, 2015, 12:30 PM

Thanks Missy! - sheila on May 5, 2015, 12:34 PM

Missy, where is that link? - sheila on May 6, 2015, 2:37 AM

Oops - Missy on May 6, 2015, 10:56 PM

Found money? view thread - sheila on May 5, 2015, 9:38 AM

I found - Polly on May 5, 2015, 10:35 AM

Not found money - cc on May 5, 2015, 11:02 AM

Not exactly found, but ... - LisaCNC on May 5, 2015, 12:13 PM

Repair fund - Maxine on May 5, 2015, 1:36 PM

Already replaced the water heater a few years ago - LisaCNC on May 5, 2015, 2:43 PM

I found three coins on the ground in the last couple weeks - Kim in AB on May 6, 2015, 5:30 PM

31 crock pot freezer recipes view thread - sheila on May 5, 2015, 9:37 AM

Will have to try this out! - LisaCNC on May 5, 2015, 4:51 PM

It's nearly summer; it's nearly travel season - let's talk wardrobe view thread - Tnetter on May 2, 2015, 7:50 AM

take a pair of chino's - patsy on May 2, 2015, 8:04 AM

apparel - Sharon on May 2, 2015, 10:42 AM

Are 3/4 pants longer than capri? - Tnetter on May 2, 2015, 1:07 PM

Language - Sharon on May 3, 2015, 12:04 AM

Clothes to wear when hot - glenda on May 2, 2015, 8:29 PM

travel clothing - Sandy on May 3, 2015, 3:47 PM

I have a friend - Maxine on May 3, 2015, 4:56 PM

Quick dry - Anonymous on May 3, 2015, 6:45 PM

I've looked at those - Tnetter on May 4, 2015, 7:03 AM

Cotton knits - Maxine on May 4, 2015, 12:21 PM

No, still haven't decided - Tnetter on May 4, 2015, 6:55 PM

When we went to Alaska on a budget (long) - Maxine on May 4, 2015, 8:29 PM

That sounds great - Tnetter on May 4, 2015, 10:49 PM

Ireland - glenda on May 4, 2015, 8:14 PM

Bookface (ot) view thread - CC on May 2, 2015, 11:39 AM

Had not seen that! That's neat! n/t - mj on May 4, 2015, 5:38 AM

picky eaters,budgeting, time for a change view thread - Carol in CT on May 2, 2015, 8:32 AM

You've gone above and beyond in my eyes - patsy on May 2, 2015, 8:46 AM

I'm afraid I agree with Patsy - Tnetter on May 2, 2015, 8:59 AM

OK, this is what I think - Maxine on May 2, 2015, 11:10 PM

You are right Max - Myra on May 2, 2015, 11:50 PM

My two cents worth is worth less than asking price. :) - glenda on May 3, 2015, 9:12 AM

eating together/not - Carol in CT on May 3, 2015, 10:41 AM

my 19 year old is living with me - sheila on May 3, 2015, 10:47 AM

Rents around here - Carol in CT on May 3, 2015, 11:50 AM

Renting a room - glenda on May 3, 2015, 1:24 PM

preferred items - Carol in CT on May 3, 2015, 1:40 PM

The roommate agreement - Maxine on May 3, 2015, 2:22 PM

andI still say, give them the boot at the end of the lease - patsy on May 3, 2015, 3:02 PM

I the set up Maxine suggested works well here.. - Trina on May 3, 2015, 3:27 PM

I would ask them to move out - Sandy on May 3, 2015, 3:44 PM

I agree - glenda on May 3, 2015, 6:56 PM

It's good to vent! I agree it sounds like time to part ways - mj on May 4, 2015, 5:34 AM

Question for you, Sandy view thread - Maxine on May 3, 2015, 4:54 PM

NJ - Sandy in NJ on May 3, 2015, 6:01 PM

And usually you are the only Sandy - Maxine on May 3, 2015, 6:24 PM

How do you store silicone candy or muffin 'pans'? view thread - Tnetter on Apr 28, 2015, 11:15 AM

Will it nest inside one of your other pans? - Maxine on Apr 28, 2015, 11:37 AM

All my baking pans are stored upright - Tnetter on Apr 28, 2015, 1:10 PM

how do you like the pan? - Sandy on Apr 28, 2015, 2:04 PM

dang, didn't log in so I can't edit - Sandy on Apr 28, 2015, 2:05 PM

Yes, that might work better. nt - Tnetter on Apr 28, 2015, 2:17 PM

I really hate to admit this - Tnetter on Apr 28, 2015, 2:17 PM

oh, I bet it's good for that - Sandy on Apr 28, 2015, 5:35 PM

Isn't that annoying? - Tnetter on Apr 28, 2015, 5:38 PM

I love them - Kim in AB on Apr 28, 2015, 6:09 PM

Have you washed them in the dishwasher? - Tnetter on Apr 29, 2015, 10:14 AM

I haven't - Kim in AB on May 3, 2015, 7:45 AM

OT--Rude siblings view thread - Maxine on Apr 30, 2015, 12:43 PM

my advice is terrible - Sandy on Apr 30, 2015, 4:43 PM

More bad advice - glenda on Apr 30, 2015, 6:27 PM

dealing with my X is kind of like that... - sheila on May 1, 2015, 4:39 AM

Sadly I am on the same page as everyone else - Missy on May 1, 2015, 9:15 AM

Update - Maxine on May 2, 2015, 11:17 PM

Housing update view thread - Carol in CT on May 1, 2015, 5:48 PM

Yay! - LisaCNC on May 1, 2015, 6:16 PM

That's good news! - 2catsmom on May 1, 2015, 7:24 PM

the ever popular "what's for supper at your house" thread view thread - patsy on Apr 22, 2015, 6:58 AM

tonight is veggie omelet, sausage, banana muffins - Sandy on Apr 22, 2015, 10:29 AM

Tonight = - sheila on Apr 22, 2015, 2:18 PM

last couple days - mj on Apr 22, 2015, 7:20 PM

wow.. - Myra on Apr 28, 2015, 8:56 PM

Yeah, but... - Maxine on Apr 29, 2015, 7:16 AM

I thawed a pork tenderloin for tonight (Wed.) - Maxine on Apr 29, 2015, 7:20 AM

YOur post helped me find a new recipe/food blog! - LisaCNC on Apr 29, 2015, 9:55 AM

That does look good. Thanks for posting it. nt - Tnetter on Apr 29, 2015, 10:13 AM

Tonight will be "breakfast for dinner" night here... - sheila on May 1, 2015, 4:40 AM

Cutting water use view thread - Tnetter on Apr 29, 2015, 6:52 PM

My thoughts - Maxine on Apr 29, 2015, 7:01 PM

Someone else mentioned that the paper plates was a bad idea - Tnetter on Apr 29, 2015, 8:46 PM

It's about time for me to go back to my Navy showers - LisaCNC on Apr 30, 2015, 9:08 AM

Trying anything new lately? view thread - mj on Apr 5, 2015, 4:58 PM

You mean like a new product? - Tnetter on Apr 6, 2015, 6:21 PM

Laundry detergent - Maxine on Apr 11, 2015, 9:12 AM

Thanks for the ST info. Also Pinger is free - mj on Apr 11, 2015, 5:25 PM

I remembered what else I tried - Maxine on Apr 11, 2015, 5:38 PM

Found the Bragg's Raw Cider Vinegar today - mj on Apr 13, 2015, 6:42 PM

I think less caffine works better for me than the vinegar - mj on Apr 18, 2015, 7:52 AM

Where did you find it? - Tnetter on Apr 28, 2015, 8:53 PM

Kroger store-organic/natural food section - mj on Apr 29, 2015, 6:54 PM

Super Glue - Maxine on Apr 28, 2015, 8:11 PM

I love those! - Tnetter on Apr 28, 2015, 8:54 PM

my post was eaten - Sandy on Apr 29, 2015, 5:14 AM

I think Loctite is the brand DH used in Costa Rica... - Maxine on Apr 29, 2015, 7:11 AM

ooh, just remembered - Sandy on Apr 29, 2015, 10:17 AM

Got him home! - Maxine on Apr 29, 2015, 11:39 AM

Book Clubs? view thread - Myra on Apr 23, 2015, 1:59 PM

they are so easy to set up - patsy on Apr 23, 2015, 4:15 PM

Here is how we started ours. - Maxine on Apr 24, 2015, 3:24 PM

thanks - Myra on Apr 24, 2015, 7:20 PM

A "fuzzy" hour - Maxine on Apr 24, 2015, 7:22 PM

allow an hour and a half - patsy on Apr 25, 2015, 7:48 AM

was thinking that.. - Myra on Apr 28, 2015, 8:51 PM

I wondered if I'd get flak for that remark - patsy on Apr 29, 2015, 7:48 AM

And don't forget coffee and cookies :)) - Kera on Apr 26, 2015, 6:01 PM

We read that 5-6 months ago! - Maxine on Apr 26, 2015, 6:22 PM

not sure they'd go for that - Myra on Apr 28, 2015, 8:52 PM

you could just tell them to bring their own - patsy on Apr 29, 2015, 7:50 AM

OT...but my heart is breaking for Baltimore view thread - KarenPA on Apr 28, 2015, 4:29 PM

I have been thinking of you. - Maxine on Apr 28, 2015, 4:52 PM

I know - Tnetter on Apr 28, 2015, 5:40 PM

My faith in humanity has been restored - KarenPA on Apr 29, 2015, 4:15 AM

Painting and decorating view thread - Maxine on Apr 23, 2015, 2:47 PM

photo! - Sandy on Apr 23, 2015, 7:47 PM

I need to do soem painting! - LisaCNC on Apr 24, 2015, 8:29 AM

I'm a fan of spray paint for furniture... - sheila on Apr 25, 2015, 4:18 AM

The other thing you can do with tab tops - Maxine on Apr 25, 2015, 1:34 PM

Me too - Tnetter on Apr 25, 2015, 1:51 PM

I would like to know more about the "thing" - Maxine on Apr 25, 2015, 8:24 PM

Here it is - actually two of them - Tnetter on Apr 26, 2015, 8:14 PM

my dad has the one on the left - Sandy on Apr 27, 2015, 4:03 AM

Maxines Pics - Trina on Apr 26, 2015, 8:56 PM

Looks great! I love her carpet too. nt - Tnetter on Apr 26, 2015, 9:30 PM

nice! - Sandy on Apr 27, 2015, 4:02 AM

No, I got it on half-price day at St. Vinnie's - Maxine on Apr 27, 2015, 9:17 AM

Thank you, Trina!! nt - Maxine on Apr 27, 2015, 9:21 AM

pics - Sharon on Apr 27, 2015, 11:27 AM

Floor moldings - Maxine on Apr 27, 2015, 4:49 PM

those are the worst - Sandy on Apr 28, 2015, 10:38 AM

I'm impressed - Tnetter on Apr 28, 2015, 11:13 AM

I didn't sand very well. - Maxine on Apr 28, 2015, 2:01 PM

Price of gas in your area view thread - Maxine on Apr 24, 2015, 5:15 PM

Today 2.289 at Sam's Club - LisaCNC on Apr 25, 2015, 3:09 PM

$3.65 a gallon regular unleaded. n/t - 2catsmom on Apr 27, 2015, 4:53 PM

Very sad news to announce about Penny view thread - Maxine on Apr 8, 2015, 11:09 AM

This is the saddest news - sheila on Apr 8, 2015, 11:17 AM

stunned - Carol in CT on Apr 8, 2015, 11:33 AM

As I type through tears - 2catsmom on Apr 8, 2015, 11:38 AM

I am so sorry. She seemed to be a sweet and caring woman - Tnetter on Apr 8, 2015, 11:34 AM

Donations to Honor Penny - Tahnee on Apr 12, 2015, 12:34 PM

Do you know which one is preferred? - Tnetter on Apr 12, 2015, 2:41 PM

Ronald McDonald House - Tahnee on Apr 12, 2015, 6:00 PM

I'm so sorry to hear this sad news - CC on Apr 8, 2015, 11:48 AM

Oh, wow. That's sad! :-( nt - Kim in AB on Apr 8, 2015, 11:55 AM

So Sorry to hear this - Missy on Apr 8, 2015, 12:26 PM

Oh, my! - LisaCNC on Apr 8, 2015, 1:06 PM

Sad - Sharon on Apr 8, 2015, 1:24 PM

this is heartbreaking - sandy on Apr 8, 2015, 1:35 PM

I'm absolutely gutted to hear this news - patsy on Apr 8, 2015, 1:47 PM

Very sad - Donna on Apr 8, 2015, 2:10 PM

I am so sorry to hear this. - Monica on Apr 8, 2015, 5:54 PM

Oh my gosh! - Jodi-in-Id on Apr 8, 2015, 6:14 PM

FF memorial to Penny - Maxine on Apr 8, 2015, 6:18 PM

I think this is a great idea! - Monica on Apr 9, 2015, 4:45 PM

Stunned as well at this news. Wonderful idea to honor her! - mj on Apr 9, 2015, 6:55 PM

I am speechless - glenda on Apr 8, 2015, 8:40 PM

My thoughts are with her family - PJ on Apr 8, 2015, 9:01 PM

Wow, so sad! Prayers going out for her family....nt - Jaime on Apr 8, 2015, 9:13 PM

Oh, no!! - Miranda on Apr 9, 2015, 7:43 AM

So sorry to hear this terrible news - Kim in NJ on Apr 9, 2015, 8:56 AM

Just thought that I would share. - 2catsmom on Apr 9, 2015, 4:22 PM

Penny and I ... - Kim in AB on Apr 9, 2015, 6:29 PM

One of the times I went down there - sheila on Apr 10, 2015, 8:09 AM

This is such heartbreaking news... I was so sad to hear of it. nt - Trina on Apr 9, 2015, 5:44 PM

The good die young - PaulaF in CO on Apr 10, 2015, 9:49 AM

So sad - Tammy L on Apr 11, 2015, 5:31 AM

Oh, how terribly sad! - Polly on Apr 14, 2015, 4:02 AM

So very sad - CLO on Apr 15, 2015, 4:44 PM

stunned..sorry so late - Tracy on Apr 17, 2015, 6:04 PM

Oh NO! - KarenPA on Apr 18, 2015, 3:55 PM

How heartbreaking - k&e's mom on Apr 26, 2015, 4:00 PM

cleaning question view thread - Carol in CT on Apr 25, 2015, 4:55 PM

if you have a power washer available - patsy on Apr 25, 2015, 5:00 PM

Laundry detergent and water - Maxine on Apr 25, 2015, 6:42 PM

Update - Carol in CT on Apr 26, 2015, 1:39 PM

Redoing a deck...talk me through this please. view thread - Missy on Apr 20, 2015, 4:54 PM

details? - Carol in CT on Apr 20, 2015, 5:16 PM

Currently we don't use it - Missy on Apr 20, 2015, 8:59 PM

I would go with #3 if I could afford it. - Maxine on Apr 20, 2015, 5:33 PM

Trex is a brand name for composite decking - Maxine on Apr 20, 2015, 7:11 PM

Hmmmm - Missy on Apr 20, 2015, 9:02 PM

Without the deck, how much of a step from the house to the concrete porch? - Tnetter on Apr 21, 2015, 1:40 PM

3 ft - Missy on Apr 21, 2015, 5:38 PM

I'd have to see it to know for sure if this would work - Tnetter on Apr 21, 2015, 7:32 PM

I would also go with #3 - Tnetter on Apr 20, 2015, 6:36 PM

I'm not sure what TREX is but - patsy on Apr 20, 2015, 6:46 PM

Real wood - Missy on Apr 20, 2015, 9:05 PM

We have the composite decking from Lowes - Tnetter on Apr 21, 2015, 10:47 AM

And if I keep he cost down - Missy on Apr 20, 2015, 9:07 PM

I saw a commercial w/ the composite on sale - LisaCNC on Apr 21, 2015, 5:35 AM

I'm looking for deck advice too... - sheila on Apr 25, 2015, 4:26 AM

No, I wouldn't do the touchup - LisaCNC on Apr 25, 2015, 5:53 AM

it doesn't need to be sanded down - patsy on Apr 25, 2015, 7:50 AM

Ditto from me and dh. nt - Tnetter on Apr 25, 2015, 1:55 PM

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