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Mr. Magoo
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posted 05 January 2004 11:15 AM
It's a long story. She's lately been fascinated with ceramic tiles, and would like to make some, but of course we don't have a kiln or any provision for dealing with clay, so she received some plaster (for making a tile blank to sculpt), some molding rubber, and some ready-mix cement to cast in the mold (as well as some natural pigments for colour). It may seem odd, but she prefers things like this to clothes or perfume.So I guess it wasn't that long a story.  And you? Anything neato?
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Michelle
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posted 05 January 2004 01:26 PM
Hee hee, Magoo. Well you just KNEW if you dropped a line like that with no explanation, you were going to get questions.The gifts I got that come to mind at the moment are a paper shredder (I know, weird, but I've been wanting one for a while in order to dispose of bills and receipts), and two magazine subscriptions: The Walrus and Harpers. I prefer stuff like that to clothes and perfume as well, Magoo. My mother got me a bunch of crafty materials last year, and I felt just like a kid again. It was awesome. It used to be a tradition for Mom to buy me origami paper for Christmas, and she would find some pretty amazing designs. [ 05 January 2004: Message edited by: Michelle ]
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skdadl
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posted 05 January 2004 01:27 PM
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a supercharged, fire-engine red Kitchen Aid coffee grinder.
Drool. Super-drool. The most fun, though, is the presents you give that really work, eh? I think that too. We gave Fang's grand-daughter an illustrated book about knots -- all kinds of knots, how to tie them, fisherman's knots, woodsman's knots, sailor's knots. In most of the photographs, the authors have used coloured ropes, so it's easy to see what intertwines with what which way. The grand-daughter (and her parents) obviously really like it. I'm hoping she'll get so good at all those knots that she'll be able to take the "man" out of those expressions I've used above. And now I think I want that book too.
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Mr. Magoo
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posted 05 January 2004 03:04 PM
I made up the traditional Fish Curry & lo it was good. Bought a new giant mortar and pestle just for it. I had to roast and grind coriander, cumin , peppercorns and chilies with plenty of garlic and ginger, then combine this with fresh grated coconut (yes, from a real coconut) and water to make a spiced fresh coconut milk in which the fish was poached. Lots of effort, but fun!One Goan peculiarity: many of their dishes "taste best" if they're made several days in advance and then heated up every day until eating. Clearly life moves a little slower on Goa! quote:
thanks to Lee Valley
Hear hear! I ordered some of their brass book darts for Mrs. M, and she loved them! I ordered online & received my order in 2 days. Check them out.
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Mr. Magoo
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posted 05 January 2004 03:20 PM
Then let me tell you, it does a yeoman's job on fresh coconut! (also garlic, ginger, galangal, turmeric and hard cheeses.)
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Mr. Magoo
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posted 05 January 2004 03:54 PM
Thirteen bucks from Lee Valley... twenty with the little attachment that goes underneath and catches it all. Sure, it's a lot pricier than a box grater, but you only have to buy it once. I use mine pretty heavily, and it's showing no signs of dulling or wear. Well, OK, a turmeric root managed to stain it a little yellow, but I think that'll fade.
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audra trower williams
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posted 05 January 2004 04:03 PM
Dear Xmas presents,Well, I can see that some of you are already good friends. Like you, awesome knitting purse and you, awesome knitting book. Others, like you two pairs of pyjamas, might have some professional jealousy going on. But one of you is flanell, and one of you is satin. See the difference? I hope so. I also know that you think you're better than that season of Law and Order: Criminal Intent that I got on DVD, but it's simply not true. You're just great in different ways, that's all. So quit being so high and mighty. Um. About, you, Louis Vuitton bag with matching umbrella ... I am speechless. And I'm sorry if your feelings get hurt when I sell you on eBay. I can't mention all of you, I'm sorry. Don't feel slighted! ever grateful,
audra [ 05 January 2004: Message edited by: audra estrones ]
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skdadl
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posted 06 January 2004 12:20 PM
Ooh. I detect nesting signs here. (I detect 'em because I've done 'em.)  Rebecca, you are now in need of napkin rings. Well, not "in need," exactly, but that's the next step. Will she progress to a full setting of fish forks? Tune in next week, same time, same station ... Seriously, RW, I know how you feel. Some lovely things are just lovely -- they carry so much memory over time, for one thing. I've got all mine in cold storage at the moment, but already I am imagining the day when I can open those boxes and say, "Fly, little W595 Enamel, fly! Have a good time in your new home, faience bowl." I'm more worried about the kitties, but I want the china to survive and adjust well too.
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