Handy Hints for Wednesday ~ 7
Check you have plenty of new or recharged batteries for tomorrow.
Train a dog to stop barking. Squirt some lemon juice in the dog’s mouth and say “Quiet.”
Nuts to furniture scratches. That’s right - rub the scratched surface with the cut surface of either a walnut or a brazil nut. It will cover those scratches.
Use dental floss to temporarily replace a broken shoe lace.
To remove crayon marks from clothing or walls – use a baby wipe.
Donncha O Caoimh said,
December 24, 2008 at 9:02 am
I recharged about a dozen AA batteries yesterday in preparation. Mostly for my flash so all the photos come out bright and cheerful!
Darragh said,
December 24, 2008 at 9:35 am
Is baking soda, vinegar or the walnut tricks there any good for erasing the hangover I hope to have about this time tomorrow? One glass for the trifle, one glass for me, etc.
Happy Christmas, my dear friend.
robert said,
December 24, 2008 at 1:12 pm
I’m off to buy some lemon juice..
Nancy said,
December 24, 2008 at 1:51 pm
Grannymar,
About that dental floss tip… Funny, I use shoelaces when I’m out of dental floss.
I can do that because I have what they call “Prairie Teeth”….Wide open spaces….
Grannymar said,
December 24, 2008 at 3:40 pm
@Donncha - I bet you were a boy scout!
@Darragh _ Try MORE > one more for luck, and you won’t remember you have a head.
@Robert - For the dog I hope and not to be used on Lucas!
@Nancy - Better “Prairie Teeth” than none at all!
Nancy said,
December 24, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Funny, that’s what I say about bad breath!
Grannymar said,
December 24, 2008 at 4:41 pm
Nancy,
How right you are!
Darlene said,
December 24, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Nice to see you good people are still having fun. Merry Christmas to all.
Nancy said,
December 24, 2008 at 5:22 pm
Grannymar,
I would like to wish you a very Merry Christmas and
HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR !!!!!!!
ellen said,
December 24, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Yes, Grannymar, but what I want to know is how can I squirt lemon juice over my neighbours wall and into their dogs mouth? !!!!!!
A very happy christmas to you and thanks for your comments throughout the year. Sometimes they can really make my day!!!!!
Ellen
Grannymar said,
December 24, 2008 at 7:10 pm
@Darlene - Thank you, and on behalf of all your friends at Grannmar’s I hope you enjoy Christmas and make a speedy recovery for a healthy 2009.
@Nancy - I hope that you and Roy have a wonderful day with your family and wish you good health for the year ahead.
@Ellen - lemon flavoured ice cubes??
We all need our commenters, if only to prove that we are not talking to ourselves. Enjoy your Christmas and I wish you all good things for the year ahead.
Magpie11 said,
December 24, 2008 at 9:49 pm
Do the nuts work on a wood floor?
Seasonal Greetings to all at Grannymar’s abodes, real and virtual.
By the way…all my presents are being wrapped this year in…newspaper.. I got that idea from an ex pupil!!!! She’s vegan too! Just got a couple to go.
Grannymar said,
December 24, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Magpie,
I don’t have wooden floors but I cannot see it doing any harm. Try it in a corner and come back and tell us!
I have in the past used broen paper and string to wrap a gift parcel but never newspaper. My only worry is that the print would come off on hands or clothes! Happy wrapping!