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Nov 21, 2009 | 11:52AM
Good afternoon friends...Finally a beautiful sunny day with the temps in the 50's...My kind of fall weather...:)..It's going to be a busy weekend with preparations to leave on Tues. for a few days...Making a 4 hr . road trip to my sister's for the Thanksgiving celebration and will not return until Friday...
Today my post is so heart-warming with a valuable lesson we can all learn...the lesson of sensitivity and TLC...As to the validity of this story , I can't say...But it is worth the read whether true or imagination...Wishing each if you a safe and pleasant week -end ..hugsss...Pat
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TEDDY
Teddy
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As she stood in front of her 5th grade class on the
very first day of school, she told the children an
untruth. Like most teachers, she looked at her
students and said that she loved them all the same.
However, that was impossible, because there in the
front row, slumped in his seat, was a little boy named
Teddy Stoddard.
Mrs. Thompson had watched Teddy the year before
and noticed that he did not play well with the other
children, that his clothes were messy and that he
constantly needed a bath. In addition, Teddy could
be unpleasant. It got to the point where Mrs.
Thompson would actually take delight in marking
his papers with a broad red pen, making bold X's
and then putting a big 'F' at the top of his papers.
At the school where Mrs. Thompson taught, she was
required to review each child's past records and she
put Teddy's off until last. However, when she
reviewed his file, she was in for a surprise.
Teddy's first grade teacher wrote, 'Teddy is a
bright child with a ready laugh. He does his work
neatly and has good manners... he is a joy to be
around..'
His second grade teacher wrote, 'Teddy is an excellent
student, well liked by his classmates, but he is
troubled because his mother has a terminal illness and
life at home must be a struggle.'
His third grade teacher wrote, 'His mother's death
has been hard on him. He tries to do his best, but his
father doesn't show much interest, and his home life
will soon affect him if some steps aren't taken.'
Teddy's fourth grade teacher wrote:,
'Teddy is withdrawn and doesn't show much interest in
school. He doesn't have many friends and he
sometimes sleeps in class.'
By now, Mrs. Thompson realized the problem and she
was ashamed of herself. She felt even worse when
her students brought her Christmas presents,
wrapped in beautiful ribbons and bright paper,
except for Teddy's. His present was clumsily
wrapped in the heavy, brown paper that he got from
a grocery bag. Mrs. Thompson took pains to open it in
the middle of the other presents. Some of the
children started to laugh when she found a rhinestone
bracelet with some of the stones missing, and a bottle that
was one-quarter full of perfume.. But she stifled the
children's laughter when she exclaimed how pretty
the bracelet was, putting it on, and dabbing some of
the perfume on her wrist. Teddy Stoddard stayed
after school that day just long enough to say,
'Mrs. Thompson, today you smelled just like my Mom
used to.'
After the children left, she cried for at least an hour.
. On that very day, she quit teaching reading, writing
and arithmetic. Instead, she began to teach children.
Mrs. Thompson paid particular attention to Teddy. As
she worked with him, his mind seemed to come alive.
The more she encouraged him, the faster he respond-
ed. By the end of the year, Teddy had become one of
the smartest children in the class and, despite her lie
that she would love all the children the same, Teddy
became one of her 'teacher's pets..'
A year later, she found a note under her door, from
Teddy, telling her that she was the best teacher he e
ver had in his whole life.
Six years went by before she got another note from
Teddy. He then wrote that he had finished high school,
third in his class, and she was still the best teacher he
ever had in life.
Four years after that, she got another letter, saying
that while things had been tough at times, he'd stayed
in school, had stuck with it, and would soon graduate
from college with the highest of honours. He assured
Mrs. Thompson that she was still the best and favorite
teacher he had ever had in his whole life.
Then four more years passed and yet another letter
came. This time he explained that after he got his
bachelor's degree, he decided to go a little further.
The letter explained that she was still the best and
favorite teacher he ever had. But now his name was a
little longer.... The letter was signed, Theodore F.
Stoddard, MD.
The story does not end there. You see, there was yet
another letter that spring. Teddy said he had met this
girl and was going to be married. He explained that
his father had died a couple of years ago and he was
wondering if Mrs. Thompson might agree to sit at the
wedding in the place that was usually reserved for the
mother of the groom. Of course, Mrs. Thompson did.
And guess what? She wore that bracelet, the one
with several rhinestones missing. Moreover, she made
sure she was wearing the perfume that Teddy
remembered his mother wearing on their last
Christmas together.
They hugged each other, and Dr. Stoddard
whispered in Mrs. Thompson's ear, 'Thank you Mrs.
Thompson for believing in me. Thank you so much for
making me feel important and showing me that I
could make a difference.'
Mrs. Thompson, with tears in her eyes, whispered
back.. She said, 'Teddy, you have it all wrong. You
were the one who taught me that I could make a
difference. I didn't know how to teach until I met
you.'
(For you that don't know, Teddy Stoddard is the Dr
at Iowa Methodist in Des Moines that has the
Stoddard Cancer Wing.)
Warm someone's heart today. . . pass this along.
I love this story so very much, I cry every time I
read it. Just try to make a difference in someone's
life today? tomorrow? just 'do it'.
Random acts of kindness, I think they call it!
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TRIVIA ANSWERS:
Dr. Strangelove
Cape Fear
Poison
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Nov 20, 2009 | 3:48PM
Good evening friends..
.It has been one of those days..In and out of this place like a Jack -in-the-box!.Just got on the computer a few minutes ago...Hope this day has been a good one for all of you...The sun finally appeared today and it was a welcome change from all of the rain and dreariness...The week end is going to be especially busy for me making preparations for the upcoming Thanksgiving...May you all have a relaxing evening this evening and TGIF...:)...Hugsss...Pat
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Trivia Answers:
The Nutty Professor
Fargo
Turn
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TRIVIA & MORE
Nov 19, 2009 | 12:19PM
 The Afterlife
A couple made a deal that whoever died first would
come back and inform the other of the after life.
Their biggest fear was that there was no
after life. After a long life, the husband was the first
to go, and true to his word he made contact.
'Mary. Mary. Are you there?'
'Is that you, Fred?'
Yes. I've come back like we agreed.'
'What's it like?'
'Well, I get up in the morning, I have sex, I have
breakfast, then off to the golf course, I have sex,
I bathe in the sun, and then I have sex, I have lunch,
another romp around the golf course, then sex pretty
much all afternoon. After supper golf course again.
Then have sex until late at night. The next day it starts
all over again.'
'Oh, Fred you surely must be in heaven.'
'Not exactly, I'm a rabbit in Saskatchewan .'
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Good afternoon friends...Another gloomy, chilly, rainy day here ...I thought a little humor would be in order to lighten one's spirits...Got this from, a friend and I'm passing it on to you ...Hope you got a chuckle or two...:)..Blessings and big hugsss...Pat
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TRIVIA ANSWERS:
HARVEY
THE TROUBLE WITH HARRY
VENTURED
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TRIVIA & MORE
Nov 18, 2009 | 9:51AM
Cough Cure
John was a clerk in a small drugstore but he was
not much of a salesman. He could never
find the item the customer wanted.
Bob, the owner, had had about enough
and warned John that the next sale
he missed would be his last.
Just then a man came in coughing and
he ask John for their best cough syrup.
Try as he might John could not find the
cough syrup. Remembering Bob's warning
he sold the man a box of laxatives
and told him to take it all at once.
The customer did as John said and then
walked outside and leaned against a lamp post.
Bob had seen the whole thing and came
over to ask John what had transpired.
"He wanted something for his cough
but I couldn't find the cough syrup.
I substituted laxatives and told him
to take it all at once," John explained.
"Laxatives won't cure a cough!"
Bob shouted angrily.
"Sure it will," John said, pointing at
the man leaning on the lamp post.
"Look at him. He's afraid to cough."
TRIVIA ANSWERS:
HIGHLANDER
TRIGGER HAPPY
TIME
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DOGGIE AT SCHOOL
Nov 17, 2009 | 8:56PM
DOGGIE AT SCHOOL
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A dog had followed his owner to school. His owner was a fourth
grader at a public elementary school. However, when the bell
rang, the dog sidled inside the building and made it all the way
to the child's classroom before a teacher noticed and shooed
him outside, closing the door behind him. The dog sat down,
whimpered and stared at the closed doors. Then God appeared
beside the dog, patted his head, and said
' Don't feel bad fella'...they won't let ME in either'
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TRIVIA & MORE
Nov 17, 2009 | 10:22AM
Good afternoon friends...It is another chilly , rainy day here...Nice for the ducks but I can do without it...:(.. To lighten the spirits I have chosen a video by two "heavy weights" in the industry...( No they are not over weight--LOL)..These two sound great solo or together as they are doing both in this number...Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow sing 'City of New Orleans'...This has always been one of my favorites and I hope you enjoy it too...May you be blessed with all of those treasures of the heart...Hugss...Pat
TRIVIA ANSWERS:
ORDINARY PEOPLE
HIRED TO KILL
THE BOYS OF SUMMER( DON HENLEY)
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TRIVIA & MORE
Nov 16, 2009 | 10:45AM
Climb Until Your Dream Comes True
Often your tasks will be many,
and more than you think you can do
Often the road will be rugged
and the hills insurmountable, too
Always remember, the hills ahead
Are never as steep as they seem,
And with faith in your heart start upward
And climb 'till you reach your dream,
Nothing in life that is worthy
Is ever too hard to achieve
If you have the courage to try it
And you have the faith to believe...
Faith is a force that is greater
Than knowledge or power or skill
And many defeats turn to triumph
If you trust in God's wisdom and will
Faith is a mover of mountains,
There's nothing that God cannot do,
So start out today with faith in your heart
And Climb Until Your Dream Comes True.
~ HELEN STEINER RICE ~
Good afternoon friends...It is a wet rainy day here ...I hope each and every one of you find your mountains not too steep and your dreams within reach...Hugsss.....Pat
TRIVIA ANSWERS:
ANALYZE THIS
AND JUSTICE FOR ALL
DONE
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TRIVIA & MORE...11/15/09
Nov 15, 2009 | 9:14AM
Good afternoon friends...Our sun decided to hide its face behind an overcast sky, today ...But I'm feeling so much better, now..In fact I'm nearly back to my old self after that mild case of flu I've had all week...
We know that angels come in many forms and ages...Today's post is about one such individual...This little girl is amazing for one so young...She surely must be an emissary from God...This story was in Guidepost and I've snagged it from there to share with you...May you be inspired by this account and may God bless you abundantly...Hugsss...Pat
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Friend in Deed
Arabella Uhry's mission: to help kids with
serious illnesses by giving them the most
important gift of all: friendship.
By Jen MacNeil, New York, New York
Ten-year-old Arabella Uhry has a busy schedule—
school, fencing, Chinese classes, homework. But she's never
too busy to brighten the life of a child who is too sick
to do all that she does.
A few years ago, Arabella heard about a girl named
Marissa, who had an inoperable brain tumor. There
was a connection there: They'd both been adopted
from China as infants.
"I started writing to her," Arabella says. "Marissa
fought so hard. When she passed away, I wanted to
remember her by helping other kids with serious
illnesses." How? By just being their friend.
Arabella understands that for kids with cancer,
their illness is a constant topic of discussion.
Her letters give them a chance to think about something else.
"I pretend I'm writing someone who doesn't have
cancer," says Arabella. "I base my letters on things
I talk about with my school friends. Like, 'Have you
seen the new Harry Potter movie?'" She's careful,
though, not to make her pen pals feel left out.
"I won't mention going ice-skating if they can't do
it anymore."
Arabella also wants to raise awareness about childhood
cancers. She's writing a book about the healing powers
children have with each other and plans to include a
diagnosis card to help parents determine whether a
child has a brain tumor.
"When you're five years old, you don't know how to
tell someone you don't feel well," Arabella says, noting
that brain tumors can cause personality changes.
"An adult might think the child is just misbehaving."
The message Arabella hopes to pass on to other kids
is one she learned from her friends with cancer:
"You're never too young to make a difference.
It's not the number of years of a life, but what someone
does with them." At 10, Arabella's done a lot, we think.
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TRIVIA ANSWERS:
MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
BULLETS OVER BROADWAY
PEOPLE ARE STRANGE (THE DOORS)
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TRIVIA & MORE
Nov 14, 2009 | 9:59AM
Good afternoon friends...For some reason I'm
having posting difficulty . Hopefully you will
be able to access this link , even if you have
to copy it and enter it manually..It is worth
the effort..This is like nothing I've ever
seen before...Wishing many blessings on you and
all you hold dear...Hugss...Pat
http://www.snotr.com/video/3331
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TRIVIA ANSWERS..
CROCODILE DUNDEE
BLADE RUNNER
MOUTH
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TRIVIA & MORE 11/13/09
Nov 13, 2009 | 10:32AM
Good afternoon friends....This would be enough to make you cry..And if it happened today, Friday the 13th , it would be enough to make you superstitious....This is an example of how a moments diversion from the road can cause a motoring disaster......No one was hurt except a very costly hunk of metaL!!!..."Thank you Lord!"...This is a bit different from my usual fare...But this is so UNUSUAL..Hope you find this an interesting read...Not too long either...:) Blessings of the best kind on each of you...Hugsss....Pat
Man distracted by bird drives Bugatti into marsh
AP – In this Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009 photo, wrecker driver Gilbert Harrison, with MCH Towing, attaches a …
LA MARQUE, Texas – A man blamed a low-flying pelican and a dropped cell phone for his veering his million-dollar sports car off a road and into a salt marsh near Galveston. The accident happened about 3 p.m. Wednesday on the frontage road of Interstate 45 northbound in La Marque, about 35 miles southeast of Houston.
The Lufkin, Texas, man told of driving his luxury, French-built Bugatti Veyron when the bird distracted him, said La Marque police Lt. Greg Gilchrist. The motorist dropped his cell phone, reached to pick it up and veered off the road and into the salt marsh. The car was half-submerged in the brine about 20 feet from the road when police arrived.
Gilchrist said he doesn't know if the car was salvageable, but in his words, "Salt water isn't good for anything." He says the man, whose identity hasn't been released, was not injured.
A 2006 Bugatti Veyron was recently offered for sale in Jonesboro, Ark., for $1.25 million.
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TRIVIA ANSWERS:
Gond with the Wind
Cujo
Pictures of You ( The Cure)
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To Answer Your Questions..:)
Nov 12, 2009 | 4:54PM
To answer your questions: Yes friends, I did post 2 blogs today that contained the trivia answers...The first one was done in the wee hours of the morning ...I went back to bed , then when I got up a second time, later in the day, I posted another with trivia answers too...I'd forgotten about the first one...Sorry about the confusion...Actually , no one was more lost and confused than I...LOL!..It's this danged flu and all of the side effects that have my system messed up!!..Fortunately, this isn't a habit...:)..Have a great evening everyone...Hugsss & blessings...Pat
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TRIVIA & MORE 11/12/09
Nov 12, 2009 | 11:06AM
WORST FIRST DATE STORY EVER
If you didn't see this on the Tonight show,
I hope you're sitting down when you read it.
This is probably the funniest date
story ever, first date or not!!!
We have all had bad dates but this
takes the cake.
Jay Leno went into the audience to
find the most embarrassing first date
that a woman ever had. The winner
described her worst first date experience.
There was absolutely no question as to
why her tale took the prize! She said it was
midwinter...Snowing and quite cold...
and the guy had taken her skiing in the
mountains outside Salt Lake City , Utah .
It was a day trip (no overnight).
They were strangers, after all,
and had never met before. The outing
was fun but relatively uneventful until
they were headed home late that afternoon.
They were driving back down the\
mountain, when she gradually
began to realize that she should
not have had that extra latte.
They were about an hour away
from anywhere with a rest room
and in the middle of nowhere
Her companion suggested she
try to hold it, which she did for a while.
Unfortunately, because of the heavy
snow and slow going, there came
a point here she told him that he
had better stop and let her go
beside the road, or it would be
the front seat of his car .
They stopped and she quickly crawled
out beside the car, yanked her pants
down and started. In the deep
snow she didn't have good footing,
so she let her butt rest against the rear
fender to steady herself. Her
companion stood
on the side of the car watching for
traffic and indeed was a real gentleman
and refrained from peeking. All she
could think about was the relief
she felt despite the rather embarrassing
nature of the situation.
Upon finishing however, she soon became
aware of another sensation. As she
bent to pull up her pants, the
young lady discovered her buttocks
were firmly glued against the car's
fender. Thoughts of tongues frozen
to poles immediately came to mind
as she attempted to disengage
her flesh from the icy metal. It was
quickly apparent that she had
a brand new problem, due to
the extreme cold. Horrified by
her plight and yet aware of the
humor of the moment, she answered
her date's concerns about' what is
taking so long' with a reply that indeed,
she was 'freezing her butt off' and
in need of some
assistance! He came around the car as
she tried to cover herself with her
sweater and then, as she looked
imploringly into his eyes, he burst
out laughing. She too, got the giggles
and when they finally managed to compose
themselves, they assessed her
dilemma. Obviously, as hysterical as
the situation was, they also were
faced with a real problem.
Both agreed it would take something
hot to free her chilly cheeks
from the grip of the icy metal!
Thinking about what had gotten her
into the predicament in the first place,
both quickly realized that there was
only one way to get her free.
So, as she looked the other way,
her first time date proceeded to unzip
his pants and pee her butt off the fender.
As the audience screamed in
laughter, she took the Tonight Show
prize hands down. Or perhaps that
should be 'pants down. 'And
you thought your first
date was embarrassing. Jay Leno's
comment...'This gives a whole new
meaning to being [censored]ed off.'
Oh and how did the first date
turn out? He became her husband
and was sitting next to her on the Leno show.
If you laughed at this pass it on.
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Good afternoon friends...It's a gorgeous sunny day here and my flu seems to be easing now...Feeling some better, but not running any foot races yet...:)..I hope you enjoyed this little skit I've posted...Received it from my brother in law in southern Indiana, and about laughed myself silly when I read it... I'm so fortunate to have sweet friends like all of you here on grab...In spite of the glitches and stuff not working right half the time..there are no nicer people anyplace that I know of...May all of you be richly blessed with things you hold dear...hugsss...Pat
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TRIVIA ANSWERS:
Escape from L.A.
Good Fellas
Low ( Cracker)
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TRIVIA & MORE 11/12/09
Nov 12, 2009 | 1:06AM
Wish Upon A Star
When you look onto the heavens
And wish upon a star
Which shines so brillant in the dark of the night
Don't be bashful in asking
Of all things which bring delight
For when you lay your down head
In the comfort of your bed
You'll sleep a blissful sleep
Filled with many wonderous
dreams
And upon your awaking
Into the world in which we live
All you wishes will be granted
Cause you have so much to give! !
Paolo Giovanni Lonewolf Marra
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Good Morning friends...Getting an
early start today...Meaning that
I can't sleep
so I decided to go ahead an enter this post.
I will be back later to read your entries
for this day..Be Blessed..Hugsss...Pat
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TRIVIA ANSWERS..
ESCAPE FROM L.A.
GOOD FELLAS
LOW (CRACKER)
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Veteran Remembered
Nov 11, 2009 | 11:40AM
Thank you Sweetladybug for sharing this awesome vintage American flag ..I fitting tribute to our fine veterans, past and present...Hugsss...Pat
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TRIVIA & MORE 11/11/09
Nov 11, 2009 | 11:13AM
Good afternoon friends...It is a glorious sunny day here and the temperature is in the high 50's .....Now if I could just get over this "bug" that's bugging me I would really be a happy camper...:)..Still having flu symptoms and it is a danged uncomfortable nuisance!!
I decided to post something humorous today...There is no moral that I can see---nonpolitical ...noncontroversial.....Just cute...I hope you all agree and get a giggle or two ....:) Hugsss...Pat
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Baby's First Doctor Visit
This made me laugh out loud.
I hope it will give you a smile!
A woman and a baby were in the doctor's
examining room, waiting for the doctor to
come in for the baby's first exam.
The doctor arrived, and examined the baby,
checked his weight, and being a little
concerned, asked if the baby was breast-fed
or bottle-fed.
'Breast-fed,' she replied.
'Well, strip down to your waist,' the doctor
ordered. She did. He pinched her nipples,
pressed, kneaded, and rubbed both breasts
for a while in a very professional and detailed examination.
Motioning to her to get dressed, the The doctor
said, 'No wonder this baby is underweight.
You don't have any milk.'
I know,' she said, 'I'm his Grandma, but I'm
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TRIVIA ANSWERS:
GHOST
THE ANGRY RED PLANET
INVENTION
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What is a Veteran
Nov 10, 2009 | 7:11PM
Whether you"re a veteran, married to a veteran, have a veteran who is related to you in any way, or just have a veteran who is a dear friend....This is for you...A beautiful tribute to those who have served our great country...Hugsss...Pat
I visited here today and thought that you would enjoy it too! - check this out at: http://wandascountryhome.com/veteran/index.html
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TRIVIA & MORE 11/10/09
Nov 10, 2009 | 9:43AM
Good afternoon friends...Well I have the flu...So I'm not at my finest today...I hope you can make sense of the following...This is my 5th attempt at entering it and every time it has messed up...The reason I stayed with it is because I feel it is vitally important to all of us...Consumers of products we know and trust...I hope all of you are blessed abundantly today...Hugsss..Pat
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URGENT WARNING...PLEASE READ...
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http://www.snopes.com/food/warnings/pyrex.asp
Sylvia opened the oven door and the Pyrex dish had
shattered into a million pieces.
The roast beef (our first in many months) was
peppered with small shards of very sharp glass.
Normally,I am quick to inform Sylvia she
did something stupid. However,this time she
was nowhere near the stove when it blew. I shoveled
the glass and the now mashed potatoes
into a bucket with two putty knives. I then
sucked the remains with
the shop vac. I let everything cool down and
then scrubbed the oven
with Simple Green and some hot soapy water.
It took over an hour to clean up the goo. Upon
completion I ran the oven empty to see if the
temperature controller was working okay.
I suspected the oven got too hot and the dish
simply blew. This was not the case however.
The oven came up to temperature and cycled
normally. We threw a
disgusting frozen pizza in the oven and it
cooked okay.
What is going on?
I Googled exploding Pyrex dishes and got ten
million hits.
we all know and
They made Pryex dishes. The Material they used is
called borosilicate glass. This stuff is
Bottom Liners had a great
to another company. The
as borosilicate glass and a lot
Cheaper. Today, Wal-Mart is the largest
distributor of Pryex products. Corning not only
sold the technology to a company called
World Kitchen,
logo. Seamless. The consumer will never know.
Now it seems people are getting hurt using soda
lime Pyrex. We were lucky because the dish broke
while the oven was closed and the damage was
limited
less fortunate. Some dishes explode when
they are lifted from the heating rack in the
oven with devastating results. Some people are
heavily scarred. World Kitchen is in denial.
They say that the dishes are another brand,
not theirs. Contrary to their denials the victims
usually have more than one of these dishes
and the Pryex logo is clearly visible.
If you buy a Pryex dish beware. The label on
the front says oven safe, freezer safe, microwave
safe. The instructions on the back tell another
story. You can not move a soda lime Pyrex dish
from the freezer to the oven and expect it to
survive.. The fine print goes on and on about
what you are not allowed to do with the Pyrex dish.
The fine print has prevented World Kitchen from
being sued because they have warned the consumer
that their Pyrex dishes are junk from the get go.
And they are the same price as the original
Corning dishes.
this crap.
They have to be more than 25 years old to
be sure they are indeed Corning dishes. I am
not sure if the old Pryex dishes have anything
stamped in them that indicates they are made
by Corning . You may continue to use the soda
lime dishes for holding stuff. Just do not attempt
to roast or microwave with them as the hazard
is very clear.
The reason the soda lime dishes let go is that
over time they develop micro-cracks. Once a few
micro-cracks are present and once some liquid
finds its way into the cracks you have the bomb
situation. The liquid is like shoving a crowbar
in the dish and pulling it apart. Super heated
liquids expand rapidly and it is the
glass to shatter into tens of thousands of shards.
Since Corning no longer makes Pyrex and
Sylvia proudly holds a large collection of the
soda lime Pyrex, we decided that one bomb in
the kitchen is enough. The Pyrex dishes will go
bye-bye in this week's trash. I do not know what
we will use for cake and pie dishes going forward .
If you have some suggestions we are listening.
I strongly urge you not to use the soda lime
Pyrex for the oven, stovetop or microwave.
The slightest invisible crack is all it takes to have
a mess and a possible injury.
dishes. In case you are wondering:
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TRIVIA ANSWERS:
THE BEST OF TIMES
WILD AT HEART
MONEY
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Trivia & More 11/09/09
Nov 09, 2009 | 12:31PM
Good afternoon friends...I 'm a little under the weather today & hoping it isn't the flu..Hopefully, all of you are feeling well and are blessed with all good things.....Here is the trivia for the day...Hugsss...Pat
Water World
Career Opportunities
Separate Lives ( Phil Collins & Marilyn Martin)
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BLESSINGS
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Cute Tag
Nov 08, 2009 | 8:36PM
Oh Jack!! I love this cute Pirate Angel...Thanks...Hugssss..Pat
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trivia & more 11/08/09
Nov 08, 2009 | 11:09AM
Good afternoon friends...It's a gorgeous day here and for that I thank our God...May all of you have a blessed day and may your activities be pleasing to Him and to those you love...With that I present a little bit of Elvis gospel ...Hugsss...Pat
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TRIVIA ANSWERS:
THE ROCK
AIR FORCE ONE
HANDS
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BLESSINGS
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Great Tag
Nov 07, 2009 | 9:53PM
Thanks Bdazzled69 for this awesome tag...hugsss
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TRIVIA & MORE 11/07/09
Nov 07, 2009 | 9:14AM
Good morning my friends..God is always in control...
If you have any doubt, then , read this message ..
I cannot swear as to the validity of this item since it was sent to me, but , it is well worth the read as a source of inspiration.
I warn you, it is a tear jerker and it boggles the
mind......May all of you be
blessed with health , safety and peace of mind..
hugsss....Pat
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TRIVIA ANSWERS:
Jerry MaGuire
Das Boot
Invincible( Pat Benatar)
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BLESSINGS
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A man from Norfolk , VA called a local radio station to share this
on Sept 11th, 2003, TWO YEARS AFTER THE TRAGEDIES
OF 9/11/2001.
His name was Robert Matthews. These are his words:
A few weeks before Sept. 11th, my wife and I found out
we were going to have our first child. She planned a trip
out to California to visit her sister. On our way to the airport,
we prayed that God would grant my wife a safe trip and be with
her. Shortly after I said 'amen,' we both
heard a loud pop and the car shook violently.. We had blown
out a tire. I replaced the tire as quickly as I could, but we
still missed her flight. both very upset, we drove home.
I received a call from my father who was retired NYFD.
He asked what my wife's flight number was, but I explained
that we missed the flight.
My father informed me that her flight was the one that
crashed into the southern tower. I was too shocked to speak.
My father also had more news for me; he was going to help.
'This is not something I can't just sit by for; I have to do something.'
I was concerned for his safety, of course, but more because
he had never given his life to Christ. After a brief debate, I
knew his mind was made up. Before he got off of the phone, he said,
'take good care of my grandchild. Those were the last words
I ever heard my father say; he died while helping in the rescue effort.
My joy that my prayer of safety for my wife had been answered
quickly became anger. I was angry at God, at my father, and at
myself. I had gone for nearly two years blaming God for taking
my father away. My son would never know his grandfather,
my father had never accepted Christ, and I never got to say good-bye.
Then something happened. About two months ago, I was sitting
at home with my wife and my son, when there was a knock on
the door. I looked at my wife, but I could tell she wasn't expecting
anyone. I opened the door to a couple with a small child.
The man looked at me and asked if my father's name was
Jake Matthews. I told him it was. He quickly grabbed my hand
and said, 'I never got the chance to meet your father, but it i
s an honor to meet his son.'
He explained to me that his wife had worked in the World
Trade Center and had been caught inside after the attack.
She was pregnant and had been caught under debris.
He then explained that my father had been the one to find his
wife and free her. My eyes welled up with tears as I thought
of my father giving his life for people like this. He then said,
'there is something else you need to know.'
His wife then told me that as my father worked to free her,
she talked to him and led him to Christ. I began sobbing
at the news.
Now I know that when I get to Heaven, my father will be
standing beside Jesus to welcome me, and that this family
would be able to thank him themselves .
When their baby boy was born, they named him Jacob Matthew,
in honor of the man who gave his life so that a mother
and baby could live.
This story should help us to realize this: God is always in control.
We may not see the reason behind things, and we may never
know this side of heaven, but God is ALWAYS in control.
Please take time to share this amazing story. You may never
know the impact it may have on someone. God doesn't call
the qualified, He qualifies the called.
Forever. Psalm 136:1 Give thanks to the Lord for He is good. His love endures
It's been reported that 86% of Americans believe in God.
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TRIVIA & MORE 11/06/09
Nov 06, 2009 | 11:05AM
Important to Consider:
It is the soldier ,
not the President
who gives us democracy.
It is the soldier
not the Congress
who takes care of us.
It is the soldier
not the Reporter
who gives us Freedom of the Press.
It is the soldier
not the Post
who fives us Freedom of Speech.
It is the soldier,
not the campus Organizer who has
given us the Freedom to Demonstrate.
It is the soldier,
who salutes the flag,
who serves beneath the flag,
and whose coffin is draped by the flag
that allows the Protester to burn the flag.
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~Father Dennis O'Brien~
U.S. Marine Corp. Chaplain
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Good afternoon friends...I hope you all are having a wonderful day...It started out cloudy this AM, but now at 1:54 PM it is sunny and bright...I love it...:)
This message was emailed to me from an uncle last night ..It is so 'right on' in content..Straight to the point with no holds barred..Legislators, civilians , people in all walks of life can do their bit on the home front...But in the end, it's always been the troops: the men and women who are put in harm's way that cinched all of the freedoms and privilges we hold dear...Invariably , there have been forces from without our boundaries who have tried to hamper and dominate us and the rest of the free world..It is the military ---ours and those of our allies--- who have been in the trenches to secure all we want to preserve about our lives..This verse exemplifies the worth of our troops in every area of service...God bless them and God Bless the USA and our allies...hugsss...Pat
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THE TRUTH ABOUT CATS AND DOGS
THE MALTESE FALCON
LEAP
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BLESSINGS
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TRIVIA & MORE 11/05/09
Nov 05, 2009 | 8:19AM
Good morning friends..It's is a beautiful day here in Indiana..Sunny without a cloud in the sky and a gentle breeze to go with it..Temperture in the 50's and getting warmer as the day progresses...I'm offering a cartoon today that came out in 1948 ..It seemed far fetched at that time...Not so today...With all of the tensions in our country caused by inflation, unemployment, the war in the Middle East and an uncertain leadership here on our own soil, this cartoon is still valid and is well worth the viewing ...Please take a look and you will see what I mean..May your day be beautiful and richly blessed..Hugss...Pat
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Click on 1948 Cartoon below - this cartoon is timeless and is just as true today as it was in 1948 .... it's a bit long but worth viewing ....
Look at this: 1948 Cartoon
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TRIVIA ANSWERS:
STIR CRAZY
E.T.
SLEEPING
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BLESSINGS
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TRIVIA & MORE..11/04/09
Nov 04, 2009 | 11:15AM
Good afternoon friends...Today has been pleasant with lots of sun in between overcast...There is a good breeze and I have managed to accomplish a few things that needed done outside before I joined you here...Some good gospel music seemed in order...Lots of gospel singers do an outstanding job ---as well as Elvis, -----but I don't know of any who do it better!...:) For your enjoyment and hopefully for your celebration of the day..Elvis sings 'O Happy Day' for all of us...Be blessed richly this day..Hugss..Pat
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Trivia Answers...
Airheads
Chill Factor
Golden
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BLESSINGS
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TRIVIA & MORE..11/03/09
Nov 03, 2009 | 12:03PM
Good afternoon friends...It is a gorgeous sunny day here ...I've accomplished a lot in the way of chores and now I'm ready to settle here for a few moments...Are you in the mood for a little humor...If so I think you will like this...I laughed and shook my head , trying to believe what I was reading...Hope you get a kick out of this post , too..Many blessings on you and yours today ...hugss...Pat
Did I read that sign right?
TOILET OUT OF ORDER. PLEASE USE FLOOR BELOW
In a Laundromat:
AUTOMATIC WASHING MACHINES: PLEASE REMOVE ALL YOUR CLOTHES WHEN THE LIGHT GOES OUT
In a Memphis department store:
BARGAIN BASEMENT UPSTAIRS
In an office:
WOULD THE PERSON WHO TOOK THE STEP LADDER YESTERDAY PLEASE BRING IT BACK OR FURTHER STEPS WILL BE TAKEN
In an office:
AFTER COFFEE BREAK STAFF SHOULD EMPTY THE COFFEE POT AND STAND UPSIDE DOWN ON THE DRAINING BOARD
Outside a secondhand shop:
WE EXCHANGE ANYTHING - BICYCLES, WASHING MACHINES, ETC. WHY NOT BRING YOUR WIFE ALONG AND GET A WONDERFUL BARGAIN?
Notice in health food shop window:
CLOSED DUE TO ILLNESS
Spotted in a safari park:
ELEPHANTS PLEASE STAY IN YOUR CAR
Seen during a conference:
FOR ANYONE WHO HAS CHILDREN AND DOESN'T KNOW IT, THERE IS A DAY CARE ON THE 1ST FLOOR
Notice in a farmer's field:
THE FARMER ALLOWS WALKERS TO CROSS THE FIELD FOR FREE, BUT THE BULL CHARGES.
Message on a leaflet:
IF YOU CANNOT READ, THIS LEAFLET WILL TELL YOU HOW TO GET LESSONS
On a repair shop door:
WE CAN REPAIR ANYTHING. (PLEASE KNOCK HARD ON THE DOOR - THE BELL DOESN'T WORK)
Now that you've smiled at least once, it's your turn to spread the stupidity and send this to someone you want to bring a smile to (maybe even a chuckle). We all need a good laugh.
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TOP GUN
ANNABELLE
REVOLUTION (THE BEATLES)
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BLESSINGS
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TRIVIA & MORE 11/02/09
Nov 02, 2009 | 11:30AM
Good afternoon friends..It is a pleasant day here...The morning was cloudy but now the sun is out , I hope for the rest of the day...We get what we get...:)
The post I'm entering today is really beautiful...As with many of my subjects, this one also came in an email....I hope you can access it when you click on the instruction to do so...Many blessings to all of you and I hope you have your own special 'tree'...hugsss...Pat
Click here: We all Need a Tree!
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STRANGE BREW
JACK
DAWN
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VIRUS WARNING...NO JOKE
Nov 01, 2009 | 11:41AM
Hello friends ..Just got this email from my cousin in Florida...This is not a joke --please take if seriously and check it out with snopes...
Hugsss..Pat
Subject: Real Computer Virus....
The newest virus circulating is the UPS/Fed Ex/DHL Delivery Failure. You will receive an email from UPS/Fed Ex Service along with a packet number.. It will say that they were unable to deliver a package sent to you on such-and-such a date. It then asks you to print out the invoice copy attached. DON'T TRY TO PRINT THIS. IT LAUNCHES THE VIRUS! Pass this warning on to all your PC operators at work and home. This virus has caused Millions of dollars in damage in the past few days.
Snopes confirms that it is real.
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/ups.asp
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VIRUS WARNING...NO JOKE
Nov 01, 2009 | 11:41AM
Hello friends ..Just got this email from my cousin in Florida...This is not a joke --please take if seriously and check it out with snopes...
Hugsss..Pat
Subject: Real Computer Virus....
The newest virus circulating is the UPS/Fed Ex/DHL Delivery Failure. You will receive an email from UPS/Fed Ex Service along with a packet number.. It will say that they were unable to deliver a package sent to you on such-and-such a date. It then asks you to print out the invoice copy attached. DON'T TRY TO PRINT THIS. IT LAUNCHES THE VIRUS! Pass this warning on to all your PC operators at work and home. This virus has caused Millions of dollars in damage in the past few days.
Snopes confirms that it is real.
http://www.snopes.com/computer/virus/ups.asp
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An Old Goody...
Nov 01, 2009 | 9:42AM
Good afternoon friends...Here's a little laundry tip for removing stains ..even cooking grease or machine oil..
This is not my invention but for the life of me I can't remember where I got it...Anyway, I passing it on for anyone who wants to use it...It really works for me and it has for years...It's also cheaper than the expensive stuff you buy at the store...It's better by far than oxy products.
Get yourself a plastic spray bottle with the measurement numbers on the side... Mine is a 24 oz measurement that I bought at a lumber company called "Do It Center" I'm sure other places have them too. Well, here is the mixture:
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In the spray bottle, _MIX 3 EQUAL PARTS :
1.Dawn dish detergent (or other good degreasing dish product)
2.Amonia ( I use the uncloudy lemon but the plain will work)
3. Water
Swish the mixture in the bottle to completely blend it...
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I've used this concoction for more years than I can remember and it has never failed me...I have even gotten out stains from red soda pop and fruit juices like grape, blueberries and red berries...even red wine...All you do is spray the stained area with the solution just before you put it in the washer...It doesn't harm colors or make them "bleed"..It has never harmed any type of washable fabric either.. But as with all products you might want to test an inconspicuos spot...If any of you try this let me know what you think of it...
Hugsss...Pat
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TRIVIA & MORE...11/01/09
Nov 01, 2009 | 8:18AM
Good morning friends...It was my intention to post one of Elvis's beautiful gospel songs to celebrate this lovely sabbath...But....grab.com is on strike today...At least for me...Could not post that --or any -- video on here...:(
Must be another one of those glitches a staff member advised me could happen!..Makes a person wonder if they will ever get this site running the way it should?
Anyway , we are blessed with a gorgeous day here..Not a cloud in the sky ...I thank God for this day and for its beauty...Remeber to count your blessings, which I pray are many, and give all glory to God ...Hugsss...Pat
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TRIVIA ANSWERS:
GRUMPIER OLD MEN
HEAVENLY CREATURES
SWEET LOVE ( ANITA BAKER)
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BLESSINGS
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