tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17834759358840805982024-03-13T00:23:43.376-07:00Just a Lucky DogLuckyDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795329222173964756noreply@blogger.comBlogger824125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783475935884080598.post-65198153299083293822016-12-31T13:44:00.000-08:002024-02-22T20:53:39.466-08:00'Later!<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Well, I have had this blog
for 7 years now, and I think it's time for me to move on. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">I don't plan on writing any
more entries, but you know what they say, "Never say never." So,
who knows? We'll leave that open, just
in case. Because you <i>know</i> if I find out something incredible,
I will have to share it! :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Thank you for reading and
coming along with me on this journey. I
really do love sharing this and that, and I love the thought of someone finding
these posts someday and finding something in them that helps them in some small
way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">And thank you for putting up with
a blogger with so few words to say. I'm
a visual type of person, so my blog has been rich with photos. Thank goodness. I don't have as many words in me as I
sometimes wish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">I imagine when you read this,
I will still be creating art, playing with my furry babies, and enjoying the
good life with my sweet husband. I
really <i>am</i> a lucky dog. ♥ !!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">I mean, <b>blessed</b>!!! :) LOL!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">So, take it easy and take
care, and don't forget one of my favorite Bible verses:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">James 4:8 </span></i><br />
<i><span style="font-size: 12pt;">Draw
near to God and He will draw near to you.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">!!! ♥ ♥ ♥ !!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">XOXO,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lucky Dog<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">♥</span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">We'll leave that open, just in case.</span><span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">Because you </span><i style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">know</i><span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;"> if I find out something incredible, I will have to share
it!</span><span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">:)</span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">Thank you for reading and coming along with me on this journey. I really do love sharing this and that, and I
love the thought of someone finding these posts someday and finding something in
them that helps them in some small way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">Thank you for putting up with a blogger with so few words to
say. I'm a visual type of person, so my
blog has been rich with photos. Thank
goodness. I don't have as many words in
me as I sometimes wish.<o:p></o:p></span><b><span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">Blog Entry –
December 31, 2016</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">'Later!<o:p></o:p></span></b></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">Well, I have had this blog for 7 years now, and I think it's time
for me to move on. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">I don't plan on writing any more entries, but you know what they
say: "Never say never." So, who knows? We'll leave that open, just in case. Because you <i>know</i> if I find out something incredible, I will have to share
it! :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">Thank you for reading and coming along with me on this journey. I really do love sharing this and that, and I
love the thought of someone finding these posts someday and finding something in
them that helps them in some small way.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">Thank you for putting up with a blogger with so few words to
say. I'm a visual type of person, so my
blog has been rich with photos. Thank
goodness. I don't have as many words in
me as I sometimes wish.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">I imagine when you read this, I will still be knitting lace and
playing with my furry babies and enjoying the good life with my sweet
husband. I really <i>am</i> a lucky dog. ♥ !!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">I mean, <b>blessed</b>!!! :)
LOL!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">So, take it easy and take care, and don't forget one of my
favorite Bible verses:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to
you.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">!!! ♥ ♥ ♥ !!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">XOXO,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">Lucky Dog<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">♥<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">I imagine when you read this, I will still be knitting lace and
playing with my furry babies and enjoying the good life with my sweet
husband. I really <i>am</i> a lucky dog. ♥ !!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">I mean, <b>blessed</b>!!! :)
LOL!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">So, take it easy and take care, and don't forget one of my
favorite Bible verses:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<i><span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">James 4:8 Draw near to God and He will draw near to
you.<o:p></o:p></span></i></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">!!! ♥ ♥ ♥ !!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">XOXO,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">Lucky Dog<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: white; font-size: 12pt;">♥<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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LuckyDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795329222173964756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783475935884080598.post-10215583137839724892016-12-16T11:31:00.002-08:002016-12-16T11:31:30.913-08:00Favorite Product -- Ultra Repair Cream<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Yes, this is my newest find!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">This is really yummy cream,
not only for your face and neck, but for your whole body. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">It is called Ultra Repair
Cream, and it's made by First Aid Beauty.
It is a serious cream for eczema and the like, with no parabens,
chemicals, perfumes, or harsh ingredients.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I have found it to be a
really hydrating cream that I think is better than creams 10X the price! It definitely works better on my neck than
some fancy creams that I've tried in the past.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I bought mine on QVC, but
it's on Amazon, too. You would have to check
and see, but the last time I looked, the 14 oz. size was the best value.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">(Do you know how huge of a
jar that is?? It's the SUPER size!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Here's a link to it on
Amazon: </span><a href="http://tinyurl.com/jog5vrd"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Ultra Repair
Cream</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">But don't rule out QVC. They have some exclusive scents, and I especially
love the pink grapefruit one. It's very
light and sweet to me. And the best part
is, they use essential oils, not chemical perfumes.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">As of this writing, QVC has a
set of 4 (3 flavors plus unscented) for a very good price. Here's a link to that: </span><a href="http://www.qvc.com/First-Aid-Beauty-Set-of-4-Ultra-Repair-Creams.product.A285326.html?sc=SRCH"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">QVC set of 4</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> And sometimes they will have a special deal
going, so keep an eye out for that.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">First Aid Beauty makes
several different creams, but frankly, this one does it all for me. Your mileage may vary. :)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Anyway, I just love it and if
you were here, I'd be grabbing my jars and letting you slather some on. It's so good that you might want to share it
with others.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">'Tis the season!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">XOXO,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lucky Dog<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">♥<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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LuckyDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795329222173964756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783475935884080598.post-40080075813562138002016-12-11T22:15:00.002-08:002016-12-16T11:27:41.148-08:00Jesus<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />LuckyDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795329222173964756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783475935884080598.post-3861707010929882382016-12-05T21:25:00.000-08:002016-12-05T21:26:12.251-08:00Rice Recipe and Sausage Rolls Recipe<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">just
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">How is it that I have never put this rice
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">It is so easy and so delicious! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Well, of course it is! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">And here is the recipe:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<u><span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">RICE CASSEROLE<o:p></o:p></span></u></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">2 cans of Campbell's chicken broth<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "arial" , sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">I have these two recipes (and so many others) in my collection only because of kindhearted and generous cooks who shared their recipes
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LuckyDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795329222173964756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783475935884080598.post-42212711667909293752016-11-27T19:47:00.001-08:002016-12-04T20:54:34.170-08:00Bonus!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I went to get some eggs to bake </div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Ahhh… deep, restorative sleep. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">We don't ever want to go the
Rx route, if at all possible. And we
would just use OTC sleep aids with diphenhydramine in them (Benedryl), which
work great, but that drug has been recently linked to developing dementia. (Well, all anticholinergic drugs have been,
unfortunately.) So, until the science is
clear about that, we avoid taking it as much as possible. (Sometimes, though, ya just have to make an
exception!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I read a blog written by an
orthopedic surgeon that suggested adding 2-inch memory foam to our beds. She said we lose our body's natural
cushioning as we age, and get bonier and pointier, which gets less and less
comfortable in bed while we sleep. Adding
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cushion on top of that! (You may not want to.) But that way we
don't overheat from the memory foam, and it makes the bed even more luxurious
and cushier. We got this one: </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EFBD0DO/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Mattress pillow topper</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">(BTW, I <i>did</i> have to buy a new fitted sheet, a deeper one, to accommodate
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Magnesium.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">But not just any magnesium.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">It turns out that magnesium citrate is great
for going to the bathroom, b</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">ut it's
magnesium </span><u style="font-size: 12pt;">glycinate</u><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> that you want to help you relax.</span><span style="font-size: 12pt;"> </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">We take two pills 30 minutes
or so before bedtime, and it has really and truly helped me, especially, so
much! I have had trouble falling asleep
my whole life, and have dreamed over the years of finding an "Off
Switch", as it were. I may have
finally found it. (Here's a link to the
one we buy: </span><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Doctors-Best-Absorption-Magnesium-Supplement/dp/B000BD0RT0/ref=sxts_k2p_hero1_s_it?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=2668835662&pd_rd_wg=LIKCu&pf_rd_r=T81ECTAKPVFVKQBNZJ7R&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=B000BD0RT0&pd_rd_w=i9RLe&pf_rd_i=magnesium%2Bglycinate&pd_rd_r=J0RG03Z88DYMY7JCY1M0&ie=UTF8&qid=1479187284&sr=1&th=1"><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Magnesium on Amazon</span></a><span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"> )<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Yes, the magnesium pills are
not on the small side, and you all <i>know</i>
how I feel about taking pills, much less horse tablets! LOL!!
But these are truly worth it. (Don't forget to use the Pill Glide spray to help with the huge pills!)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I am always looking for more
things to try, because there's<b> </b>no
substitute for a good night's sleep.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Sweet dreams!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">XOXO,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lucky Dog<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Here is my grandmother's
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;"><span style="color: #999999;">(I can't seem to find
Kentucky Wonder beans in the store these days, but any green beans in the produce
department will work.)</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">2 lbs. of raw green beans<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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put on a full teapot of water to boil. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">(Or however you can get a lot of water up to the
boil.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">Meanwhile,
string and snap green beans. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">(Or trim ends with a knife and cut into pieces.)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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the beans are simmering, peel and chop up the new potatoes into quarters or
eighths.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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25 more minutes or until done. </span><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;">(until the potatoes are fork-tender)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-size: 11.0pt;">These
are great for making the day before and re-heating them the next day to
serve. <o:p></o:p></span><br />
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know, for a dinner party or for the holidays!
:)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lucky Dog<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; font-family: "apple color emoji"; font-size: 15pt;">♥<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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XOXO,</div>
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Lucky Dog</div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The more storage you have,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">the more junk you will end up
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The heavier the person,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">the more lightweight the
fabric should be.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The busier the yarn,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">the simpler the stitch should
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The more crap you put up
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">the more crap you are going
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">:)<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">XOXO,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lucky Dog<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">♥<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">The Long Tail Cast On was the
first way I learned how to cast on in knitting, and it is a great method for a
lot of applications.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">But it had one major problem
to me:</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">estimating how *long* a tail
to begin with.<i><o:p></o:p></i></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Oh, I'd heard of wrapping the
yarn around the needle and other ways to try to figure it out, but when I
needed to cast on 240 stitches the other day for a cowl, I assumed I could just use my knitted cast on instead. It doesn't begin with a long tail, so no worries about it being too short.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">But the knitted cast on
didn't give me that nice edge that the long tail cast on does, so I decided it
was time to search the internet for an answer.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Lo and behold, I found it on
this blog: <i>Taking Time to Smell the Roses,</i> at Jackie-es.com. Her entry, <u>The Mathematics of Long Tail Cast
On</u>, was exactly what I needed.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">So, if you ever need to know,
and Mr. Google hasn't directed you to Jackie's post, here is the formula in a
nutshell:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">[ (Number of stitches) X (mm
needle size) / 8 ] + some extra for weaving in later.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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of yarn you need for your tail.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">I <i>do</i> suggest you pop over to
the original blog post and enjoy the entire entry:<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">Thank heavens, once again,
for the power of the internet and sharing, generous people like Jackie. ♥<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12.0pt;">XOXO,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<br />LuckyDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795329222173964756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783475935884080598.post-7225874373012962442016-10-18T23:02:00.003-07:002016-10-18T23:02:58.046-07:00Favorite Cartoon<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />LuckyDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795329222173964756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783475935884080598.post-47981856954313899692016-10-13T13:44:00.002-07:002016-10-13T13:44:25.652-07:00Favorite Product -- Tick Twister<div class="MsoNormal">
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Now that it's October and a bit cooler, we've been working
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And sure enough, Mr. Man was working hard out there,
kneeling in the dirt, and later that evening found a baby tick on his
knee. <aarrgghh!!><o:p></o:p></div>
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Personally, I never got a tick bite until we moved to
Oklahoma. And I got it in my very own
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hiking somewhere remote and hadn't taken precautions!)<o:p></o:p></div>
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<eewwww!!!> I
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We knew enough to ensure that you remove <i>all</i> of the tick, especially the embedded
head. And over the years and subsequent
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None of them worked well until we purchased this little
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the Tick Twister. It
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We found it at our vet, but it's on Amazon and lots of other
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It's only $5.49. Nice
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If you ever get ticks, you will want this. <o:p></o:p></div>
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Lucky Dog <o:p></o:p></div>
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LuckyDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795329222173964756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783475935884080598.post-90822186331723239932016-10-04T22:38:00.000-07:002016-10-04T22:38:49.631-07:00Quote o' the Day<br />
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LuckyDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795329222173964756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783475935884080598.post-81214041945794357642016-09-28T15:40:00.005-07:002016-09-28T15:47:30.963-07:00My Grandmother's Recipe for Pancakes<div class="MsoNormal">
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">for pancakes in her own
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">1 teaspoon of baking powder<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">¼ teaspoon of salt<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">1 teaspoon of sugar<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">(These sound very humble and simple, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">She was a widow, so she did a lot of cooking for one,</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;"> you could imagine with roast, carrot salad, rolls, </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">and Kentucky Wonders
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">(I still make snap and
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">late on a Friday night from out-of-town.<br /><br /><o:p></o:p></span><br />
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">salted watermelon (what?!), </span><span style="font-size: 12pt;">and
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">XOXO,<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">Lucky Dog<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-size: 12pt;">♥<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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LuckyDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795329222173964756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783475935884080598.post-20246260248728810512016-09-27T21:28:00.001-07:002016-09-27T21:28:28.690-07:00My Favorite Raccoon Photo<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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when God wants to feed you from</div>
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the finest restaurants you can imagine.</div>
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XOXO,</div>
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Lucky Dog</div>
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LuckyDoghttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06795329222173964756noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1783475935884080598.post-32316785488282233362016-09-12T12:04:00.000-07:002016-09-12T12:04:14.570-07:00Plum Fantasy Mallow Hibiscus<br />
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preparing to sleep over the winter.<o:p></o:p></div>
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