Comments on: Handy Hints for Wednesday ~ 38 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/29/handy-hints-for-wednesday-38/ I am not a has-been. I am a will be. Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we are here we might as well dance Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:17:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/29/handy-hints-for-wednesday-38/#comment-24756 Grannymar Thu, 30 Jul 2009 07:19:42 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=4189#comment-24756 Thanks Judy! Thanks Judy!

]]> By: kenju http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/29/handy-hints-for-wednesday-38/#comment-24749 kenju Wed, 29 Jul 2009 17:59:47 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=4189#comment-24749 Good hints, Grannymar! Good hints, Grannymar!

]]> By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/29/handy-hints-for-wednesday-38/#comment-24737 Grannymar Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:30:11 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=4189#comment-24737 @Steph - Gary's explanation is more fun! ;) @Baino - You sound like Nancy today! :roll: Where did you manage to buy the five litre container of vinegar? I have not been able to buy large containers like that for years. :( Try Bicarbonate of soda on a damp soft cloth to clean the stainless steel sandwich maker, making sure it is unplugged!. If it is satin finish follow the grain. Rinse the cloth and wipe clean to remove the bicarb. buff with a clean dry cloth. @Steph - Gary’s explanation is more fun! ;)

@Baino - You sound like Nancy today! :roll: Where did you manage to buy the five litre container of vinegar? I have not been able to buy large containers like that for years. :(

Try Bicarbonate of soda on a damp soft cloth to clean the stainless steel sandwich maker, making sure it is unplugged!. If it is satin finish follow the grain. Rinse the cloth and wipe clean to remove the bicarb. buff with a clean dry cloth.

]]> By: Baino http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/29/handy-hints-for-wednesday-38/#comment-24733 Baino Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:56:00 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=4189#comment-24733 Dear GrannyMar I have a complaint. After buying a five litre container of vinegar I have found it very useful in cleaning my shower screen, ceramic fittings and even oddly 'freshening' my fridge (once the fish n chippy smell dissipates). However, it is a dismal failure in rendering my stainless steel sandwich press pristine. Why is it called Stainless Steel? Because it isn't. Hot tip please. Oh Magpie is spot on with the lemon. If you have a recipe, it's the best way to make the most of the juice and the oil out of the zest but watch your fingins cos it gets hot! Dear GrannyMar

I have a complaint. After buying a five litre container of vinegar I have found it very useful in cleaning my shower screen, ceramic fittings and even oddly ‘freshening’ my fridge (once the fish n chippy smell dissipates). However, it is a dismal failure in rendering my stainless steel sandwich press pristine. Why is it called Stainless Steel? Because it isn’t. Hot tip please. Oh Magpie is spot on with the lemon. If you have a recipe, it’s the best way to make the most of the juice and the oil out of the zest but watch your fingins cos it gets hot!

]]> By: steph http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/29/handy-hints-for-wednesday-38/#comment-24732 steph Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:16:56 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=4189#comment-24732 Grannymar I like Jerry Chicken's explanation but I've the real answer... Bananas are full of potassium which helps prevent muscle cramp hence cyclists, tennis players etc. eat them when competing. I'm very low in potassium at the moment and have it infused in dilution by IV for EIGHT hours at a time. I've also been told to eat lots of bananas! Grannymar

I like Jerry Chicken’s explanation but I’ve the real answer…

Bananas are full of potassium which helps prevent muscle cramp hence cyclists, tennis players etc. eat them when competing.

I’m very low in potassium at the moment and have it infused in dilution by IV for EIGHT hours at a time. I’ve also been told to eat lots of bananas!

]]> By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/29/handy-hints-for-wednesday-38/#comment-24731 Grannymar Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:46:01 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=4189#comment-24731 Magpie, Yipee! My turn to answer your question about cyclists and bananas! Well, not really me but you can find the answer <a href="http://jerrychicken.wordpress.com/2009/07/14/coast-to-coast-the-route-day-two/" rel="nofollow">here</a> The whole trip makes very good reading, from the planning, preparation right through to the post-mortum! I hope <a href="http://jerrychicken.wordpress.com/" rel="nofollow">Gary</a> follows my advice Magpie,

Yipee! My turn to answer your question about cyclists and bananas! Well, not really me but you can find the answer here

The whole trip makes very good reading, from the planning, preparation right through to the post-mortum! I hope Gary follows my advice

]]> By: Magpie11 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/29/handy-hints-for-wednesday-38/#comment-24730 Magpie11 Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:39:44 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=4189#comment-24730 Or a ten second blast in the microwave for the lemon. My mother used to roll them around under her hand on the table. Map, compass, whistle, energy snacks, bivouac etc etc etc..... or just stay at home ;-) Does any one know why cyclists always carry bananas? Or a ten second blast in the microwave for the lemon. My mother used to roll them around under her hand on the table.

Map, compass, whistle, energy snacks, bivouac etc etc etc….. or just stay at home ;-)

Does any one know why cyclists always carry bananas?

]]> By: Grannymar http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/29/handy-hints-for-wednesday-38/#comment-24729 Grannymar Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:30:18 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=4189#comment-24729 Steph, I thought you had enough cocktails already! ;) Next time you go walking, try carryingyour banana in your bandanna! :D Steph,

I thought you had enough cocktails already! ;)

Next time you go walking, try carryingyour banana in your bandanna! :D

]]> By: steph http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/29/handy-hints-for-wednesday-38/#comment-24728 steph Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:16:58 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=4189#comment-24728 Grannymar Make that 2 and I'll join you for a post-brekkie G&T! btw I always pack a banana in my bag when out walking but I never tried one as a sling before ;-) Grannymar

Make that 2 and I’ll join you for a post-brekkie G&T!

btw I always pack a banana in my bag when out walking but I never tried one as a sling before ;-)

]]> By: Nick http://www.grannymar.com/blog/2009/07/29/handy-hints-for-wednesday-38/#comment-24724 Nick Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:50:06 +0000 http://www.grannymar.com/blog/?p=4189#comment-24724 I usually find grass stains come off with soap and water, maybe I'm just lucky. And I always take my mobile when I'm down in the Mournes, some of the peaks can be completely deserted so it's no good relying on other people in an emergency. I usually find grass stains come off with soap and water, maybe I’m just lucky. And I always take my mobile when I’m down in the Mournes, some of the peaks can be completely deserted so it’s no good relying on other people in an emergency.

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