Cyndi from sc/usa

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Greetings. Please stop and visit anytime.  I retired last December, so I'm usually here,  and I love the company.  I'll keep the kettle on for y'all who drink your tea hot, or I can brew a cup of coffee.  I always have iced tea in the fridge.  For those who prefer the "harder" stuff; I just checked the bar, and it's properly full right down to the Bailey's for your coffee and the Jaegermeister for those with no taste buds left..  Laughing    I read the comments daily even though I don't always respond.  I love the jokes and appreciate people's insight and intellect.  So, even if you don't see the lights on; give a shout, stop, sit a while, put your feet up, have your choice of drink, and I'll find something to munch on as well.  Thanks to those who have taken the time to say hello.   With a little help, I'll try to finish "moving in"  to my page soon..  Best wishes to all of you.                   2006-11-30   


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   CP  From Canberra    Supporting Member
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Morning, Cyndi. Since i set my alarm wrong and got up an hour early, I'm having coffee with everyone.
bert  From bwi    Supporting Member
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Hello Cyndi. Stopping in to say hello. Have a wonderful day, and please visit my place whenever you get some free time. The vineyard is a rather comfortable place.
   rosemary  From wangaratta    Supporting Member
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Hello Cyndi
just passing and saw the lights on and thought I would come and say hello ... some flowers for your special room
   andrĂ©  From england    Supporting Member
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Hello Cyndi, isn't this wonderful!!
anew  From "the greatest snow on earth"
Hello!

Good to see another page in the works. Congrats!
This is fun...
Thanks for the look :)
   Angie  From Melb    Supporting Member
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Hello Cyndi, I was just driving past and noticed your lights where on, couldn't go past with stopping to say G'day. I see you have had guests already so I've brought along some for all to enjoy.
If your ever down my way, please call in and say G'day.
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Hi cyndi - thought I would drop in too! Do we get to see a photo soon?
   Canuk Greg  From Ottawa, Canada    Supporting Member
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Hi Cyndi! Mind a quick visit from a Canadian? Thought I'd drop off a double chocolate fudge beavertail pastry from Ottawa for you to snack on. Enjoy!
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Hi Cyndi, I've been trying to pop in to wish you well, but have been delayed since I was trying to finish making some changes at my place. I finally finished and am glad I got a chance to say hello. Hope you enjoy the cake and flowers as a house warming gift. My door is always open, if you have a chace, drop by! Peace!
   Canuk Greg  From Ottawa, Canada    Supporting Member
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Scotch you say!! I'll have a double with ice only please. On my way!
   Cyndi  From sc/usa    Supporting Member
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Greg: is here any other way?
Thanks for all the welcome gifts; they will used and shared for days to come.
I need some help with 2 areas, so here goes: 1) I have 2 great Peace Lily plants. One is doing great; but the bigger one's leaves droop all the time and are curling lengthwise. I have searched on the web extensively, and can find no answers. If anyone has any ideas, please Help!!
2) I also need help with the butter keeper. I recently acquired one of the butter keepers that you can keep the butter out of the fridge and it can stay soft for easy use. I know you keep icy water in the bottom part, but do you cover the butter? do you change the water when the ice melts? It's almost easier to set the butter out so it will soften for use and then return to fridge afer use. Any help will be greatly apreciated.
Ian  From Boston

Cyndi: Go to http://www.butterbell.com/ for information. But before ordering, check out eBay...

http://search.ebay.com/butter-bell_W0QQfromZR40

There are about 150 for sale now, 50 at auction and 100 in eBay stores. There is a wide variety of colors and shapes, some in themes (like a snowman). Some are very plain, some elegant. The price at auction runs between $5 and $20, and most of the stores have them for $20-$25. Add about $6-7 for shipping and handling in both cases.

I'm sure that a good culinary store you carries them, and so do a lot of the discount home goods stores.
Ian  From Boston

Cyndi: Sorry, I thought you were asking where to get one (in the Comments pages on Easy). There is no need to use ice. The water seal, keeping out air, is enough (and the ice might actually work against that seal).

Change the water every three of four days, and just use cold tap water. If the water stays clean, without crumbs or bits of butter, a week without changing is no problem.

Maybe the information in the post above will be of interest to somebody. Or you can ask that it be deleted.
Ian  From Boston

Sorry to keep going on, Cyndi, but it sounds as though you're putting the bell in upside down. See the illustration on that butterbell.com site.
   bluey  From Port Kembla    Supporting Member
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Hello Cyndi, and thanks for your visit! Sorry I wasn't there at the time. I have brought you some and bubbley to share!!
   Cyndi  From sc/usa    Supporting Member
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Thanks for the info Ian, I'll peruse the site and see if I'm interested in getting another i.e. holiday one or decorative. I really appreciate the input.
Greg: that was supposed to be is There any other way.
   Kathy  From Valrico, Florida, USA    Supporting Member
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Hi Cyndi! You got some answers quickly about the butter bell. Sorry I can't give any advice on the peace lily problem. Just curious - what did you retire from doing? Also, are you the one who lives in Irmo? Sorry I can't remember if it's you or someone else. Do remember that you have a Navy connection somehow. You should pay a visit to BobC in AZ if you see his name come up again in comments. Ian makes a good point about it being hard to locate pages if there is no current post!
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Hi Cyndi, Thanks for the chance to visit you. Those butter bells sound like a great idea - do you know if they are effective in hot weather (85F ++) as it gets pretty hot in W.A in summer?
Peace lilies - are they Arum lilies(large white flower with a prominent yellow stamen)? If not, do you know the botanical name? Also do you have them in pots or in the ground; are they in the same spot and getting the same amount of water and sun? You didn't mention it, so I guess there are no signs of insect damage to the leaves.
It sounds as if there may be a problem below ground e.g something to do with the soil, or a pest. You could try re-potting the sick one, or, if it's in the ground, lift it, dig out the existing soil and replace it and replant the lily. In either case check out the plants roots for signs of disease/insect attack. Hope this might be some help.
Ian  From Boston
Cyndi: When I first used the Butter Bell, I put plastic wrap over the butter before putting it in the base, trapping air inside and thereby defeating the whole purpose of the water seal--so don't feel alone about having a hard time figuring it out. But do keep the water clean and reasonably fresh.
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Hi Cyndi! How are you? Do you have time for a little getaway? Please come tip toe through the vineyard with us? Here are your plane tickets and boarding passes for our first class ride to San Francisco! This week, we depart BWI and head west to tour Napa and Sonoma, then south to Big Sur and the central California coast. 'hope to see you onboard. Cheers!
   Fiona  From France    Supporting Member
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Hi there - just passing on my world tour - so many places to fit in and so little time!! Thanks for your visit, I'll leave the whisky (no E) for the men, and have a beer if you've got one handy!
   Anne  From Albany W Australia    Supporting Member
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Hello Cyndi - welcome to your page. I come bearing gifts and a bottle of local chardonnay.
   CP  From Canberra    Supporting Member
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Hi, just stopped in for a little visit with you. Some tea would be lovely, thanks.
Sherri  From Huntsville, AL
Do you have sweet tea?
   Canuk Greg  From Ottawa, Canada    Supporting Member
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A quick visit. Want to trade you some Canadian maple syrup for a double Scotch?
tricia  From nemo, tx
Hello, Cyndi. Just dropped by to say howdy. Brought you some Dublin Dr. Pepper and beer, my brand, Keystone Light. Enjoy!
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thanks for the candles and treats
awesome~
I'm glad you came by, I look forward to your next visit, and I'm leavin' here some Hot Chocolate (cocoa) and candy canes!
Ta Ta
   anew  From utah    Supporting Member
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Thanks for your guess!
You are so sweet
How was the Hot Cocoa?
I'll be seeing you around
bert  From bwi    Supporting Member
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Cyndi. Thanks for your visit and the wonderful treat from the bay. Maryland's finest indeed. I wish you and your family a happy holiday season. 'hard to believe we're embarking on another year so soon. I'm worn out from the trip to Napa with the mischief in first class, partying and all, but not too tired to sit down with you to relax and sip a little bubbly.
   andrĂ©  From england    Supporting Member
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Wishing you a wonderful Christmas and a Happy New Year x
   nal  From miami    Supporting Member
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May the Peace of the Season be with you today and always.
   Nancy  From Pa    Supporting Member
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HI Cyndi,wishing you a Merry and a
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Hi Cyndi, seasons greetings from France. Can't stop too long as it is past my bed time I'll just have a night cap and be off. Please call in my place anytime. The picture gallery is always open with new additions daily
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Cyndi, happy holidays. You might recall our last Sudoku flight to Napa went a bit out of control. The first class cabin is being repaired now, and we'll be ready to cruise around the world for a New Year's bash at 35,000 feet. Extra security will be onboard to tame even the wildest party animals. Put on something VERY sparkly; tell us the airport nearest you, and we'll fly in to scoop you up!
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Cyndi - Merry Christmas to you. You will get your page finished in due time - it takes some of us (me for sure) longer than others. Just enjoy the pace of retirement. I am looking forward to it in a couple of years.
and a
   Canuk Greg  From Ottawa, Canada    Supporting Member
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Hey Cyndi! Meery Christmas!! I have posted my Christmas greeting to everyone on my page, as I couldn't post the picture in the general comments section. Best wishes to you and yours!
   Fiona  From France    Supporting Member
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best wishes cyndi! have a merry xmas xx
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Cyndi, Popping around the globe to wish everyone the very best in the new year. May yours be happy, healthy and prosperous too.
   Canuk Greg  From Ottawa, Canada    Supporting Member
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Hi Cyndi! 2007 is coming up, and so much will happen during this coming year. I do hope that you and yours enjoy peace, happiness, good times, (chocolate for those of you who indulge), and should there be some sorrow that befalls you, I do hope you weather it well and stay strong and positive. HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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Cyndi, Happy New Year to you! I hope 2007 brings you all those things that make you smile, laugh and blush.
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