Tomato juice worked many years ago. Sadly the key chemical that made it
effective was bred out of tomatoes long ago. Now using tomato juice simply
wastes money and adds to the clean up. And that I can testify to from personal
experience!
Joy
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my
When my dog got sprayed my vet recommended a mixture of two cups hydrogen
peroxide (the regular three percent, not the one used for bleaching), a half
cup of baking soda, and two tablespoons of dish soap. Unfortunately I got this
invaluable advice the next morning since the little dear had the
Good evening,
I had to replace my washer some eight months ago. I really liked Everything I
heard about the Staber, particularly the water conservation and top loading,
however, (sadly) the shipping charges were prohibitively high. I did find a
Whirlpool that has most of the same qualities. I
m
Sent: Friday, January 15, 2010 3:06 PM
Subject: Re: [BlindHandyMan] Propane Tank Sizes
what the heck is this
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From: Joy Cyr
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To say the least this is profoundly embarrassing, I do beg that you all ignore
this note, ... obviously wrong address!
Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly
to the men and women serving overseas. Contribute to their comfort by sending
them a little touc
My Dear,
The answer to your question is could you PLEASE do me the Courtesy of Reading
the Entire sentence!?!!! In stead of simply picking out the part that appeals
to you. What I actually said was"(I'm sorry but that is how suggestions like
your last one make me feel," I then followed that w
Dear Ed and Bill,
First, Ed thanks for the research info, ... much easier when you start with the
right search terms and a company name to look for and compare alternatives too.
Secondly, please don't worry I will indeed discuss the idea with a trainer, ...
but there is no point in bringing it u
Dear Ed,
Thanks for noting that there are ways to handle dogs that think crossing is
worthwhile! Really good to know!
Yours sincerely,
Joy
Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly
to the men and women serving overseas. Contribute to their comfort by sen
Thanks, ... good to know all sides, even the less than encouraging ones.
Please say thank you to Canada's soldiers! Express your appreciation directly
to the men and women serving overseas. Contribute to their comfort by sending
them a little touch of handmade warmth from home.
To find out
Dear Joe,
Thanks for the encouragement. Knowing that they are simple to install and that
a specialist isn't required does make the possibility of my affording one more
likely.
I'm thinking ahead for when I get a new guide dog. It would be nice for my
retired guide as well, but since she is ol
Dear Bill,
Thank you, those are definitely good points and I can't say I'd thought of
them. I don't think they pose a problem (except for the dog potentially
jumping the wire in spite of the shock, ... have no way to evaluate that as of
yet since I don't yet have the dog), but insuring the fenc
dyman@yahoogroups.com [mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]
On Behalf Of Joy Cyr
Sent: Thursday, January 14, 2010 4:29 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Invisible Fencing for Dogs
Good day fellow listers,
You have been so very helpful in the past I am hoping you may be ab
Good day fellow listers,
You have been so very helpful in the past I am hoping you may be able to share
your knowledge with me again. Has anyone ever used or installed (or preferably
Both) one of these fences? I know the basics of how one functions but I don't
know anyone who has one. Absolut
Here's one I don't have but would if I could. It is more expensive then the
one you saw but from a truly reputable store and sounds fantastic!
http://www.vermontcountrystore.com/browse/Home/For-The-Home/Household-Cleaning/Cleaning-Tools/Steel-Canister-Vacuum/D/30100/P/1:100:1030:10340:101080/I/f
Flavoured coffees are regular coffee beans that have been sprayed with an
artificial flavouring chemical. I have no idea what components form these
chemicals but I have no trouble believing that in a tightly confined space they
could be corrosive. Ask me why I Only Drink unflavoured Coffees!!
Dale, ... you've got it absolutely right Our whole town doesn't get mail
delivery either, and we aren't as isolated as you are. And what I find truly
annoying is that everyone who lives outside of the town limits does get their
mail brought to their door.
Doesn't matter what we are payi
p off their" duff" to
extend the service to a customer. We lost the last of those good
hardware stores but if they wanted to they could assist. Lee
On Wed,
Jul
29, 2009 at 10:33:16AM -0400, Joy Cyr wrote:
> Dear Dale,
> I agree that Home Hardware's coming up a total blan
search out. I know I have seen hardware good for doors
well over two inches thick. They don't come cheap and you may have to replace
the latch mechanism as part of the kit.
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From: Joy Cyr
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 10
hardware section
of Wal-Mart.
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From: Joy Cyr
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, July 29, 2009 6:59 AM
Subject: Fw: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Definitely an idea I'll keep in mind, ... thank you!
may sound goofy: but
ility of rubber gasketry around that beautiful old door; may
give you a better closure.
Also, if possible, a rubber flap at the bottom as well.
On Tue, 28 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote:
> Dear Lee,
> Now there's a house I'd adore having! I can really understand you missing it!
>
> M
ware.
>? ? ? goofy grin.
>
>On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote:
>
> > Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply
> too old and there were no salvageable parts.
> >
> > Yours sincerely,
> > Joy
> >
> > Please take a
yours, rather thick.
So I'm wondering if you know of such a church, and would be able to ask
the maintenance guy where they might get their door knobs, and call the
place and ask for the catalog of X measurement thick door hardware.
? ? ? goofy grin.
On Mon, 27 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote:
>
Dear Lee,
Now there's a house I'd adore having! I can really understand you missing it!
My little dear is a much poorer cousin to yours, ... but I like the old brick
and the good solid lath and plaster walls. I am not fond of steel doors even
if they do seal better which is part of why I don't
Dear Lee,
No the old knob was a flattish circular type, ... very dull. It was metal, had
a plaque with an old fashion skeleton key style hole below it, and was very
basic. The house is over a hundred years old and if the door isn't the
original than it is definitely only the second one. (The
here.
Blessings,
Tom
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From: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
[mailto:blindhandy...@yahoogroups.com]on Behalf Of Joy Cyr
Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 7:58 AM
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [BlindHandyMan] Finding a doorknob for an older door?
Good day listers,
I wondere
This is an absolutely amazing site! Thank you very much for introducing me to
it!
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You might want to check out this site
http://www.signaturehardware.com/index3?gclid=COCzwp
Thank you for the suggestion but I'm afraid this knob was simply too old and
there were no salvageable parts.
Yours sincerely,
Joy
Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy
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From: Glenn Lemacher
To: Joy Cyr
Good day listers,
I wondered if anyone might know of an online source for doorknobs for older
doors. I have a wooden front door that is much thicker than its modern counter
parts, and so I cannot find an spindle? axis? (not sure of the correct term)
long enough to go through and fit knobs on e
Dear Betsy,
That's encouraging, ... thanks! Yes I do read Braille, and I had noticed World
Pool seems to try, ... and in spite of my recent experiences with a, World Pool
I still think highly of them as a brand.
Appreciate the in put.
Yours sincerely,
Joy
Please take a few moments to browse
To report the end of my watery adventures, ... Dale you were pretty close in
your diagnoses and what with linguistic challenges and missing the pointing and
gesturing I was really greatful to have a basic understanding of what might be
happening. Seems the piece that the hose for the water gau
Dear Dale,
That sounds hopeful, ... thank you! Now, where about is this little hose
likely to be located in the machine? I'm going to get a hand taking a look at
it this evening so Maybe (hopefully) I might be able to cancel the repairman's
visit tomorrow.
I appreciate the detailed explanatio
ected.
But if it didn't do it's draining when it should, it might be the timer
telling parts what functions to perform.
On Thu, 9 Jul 2009, Joy Cyr wrote:
> To all you knowledgeable people, I'd like some advice please. My washing
> machine got rather dramatically ill this af
To all you knowledgeable people, I'd like some advice please. My washing
machine got rather dramatically ill this afternoon. I don't believe I'm up to
repairing it myself but if anyone can help me to understand what is happening
before I have to deal with a repair person I'd feel a lot better.
Precisely!!!
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I assure you it isn't kerosene.
We use paraffin oil to thin paraffin wax for use in those therapeutic wax
baths. It doesn't smell .
Kerosene is essentially what they burn in jet engines isn't it? We used to burn
it in a small heater years ago when
It is Very Effective for dog hair! It picks up dust very well too. But if you
have a full sized dog a cloth fills up fast no matter how well your dog is
groomed!
How well does the dry one work for dog hair? will it get most? Thanks Don
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From: Lenny McHugh
To
Not to be picky about it, but for the sake of clarity, the one that sprays
liquid is made by Swiffer but they call it a WetJet. The plain old original
one that you can attach wet or dry cloths to I believe simply is called a
Swiffer.
Joy
A Swiffer is a battery-operated mop if you will.
I too contend with dog and cat hair. I prefer to vacuum (or use the dry
Swiffer cloths when I'm rich), and then like to use the Wet Jet. I have some
real critics through here but have never been told I streak the floors (wood,
tile and linoleum). I stroke back and forth repeatedly over the s
The official Epson Salts website deals more with the health benefits that can
be derived from the use of the salts, I don't remember a section on gardening
but if you'd like to find out more the link is below along with part of their
write up.
http://www.epsomsaltcouncil.org/health_benefits.htm
To remove tape residue I've never found anything like Goo Gone! I am not sure
about its effect on aluminium but I would think it would be safe and it truly
works wonders removing all kinds of glue and tape leftovers.
Best of luck,
Joy
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Besides, it will say on the container if the paint can be used on glass. I
agree that the best way to go would be spray paint if there's a suitable area
for it.
Joy
Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy
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em get hot enough to make me move my hand
away.
Just be careful trying this and remember after a few minutes to run warm water
down the drain to flush it out.
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From: Joy Cyr
To: blindhandyman@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Tuesday, June 09, 2009 1:33 PM
Subject: [BlindH
Betsy, thank you very much! I'll definitely visit that link and read up on the
other options available, ... for now I'm going to go spend some time with my
sluggish tub's drain!
Yours appreciatively,
Joy
Please take a few moments to browse and enjoy
my original artwork at:
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Good day,
I wondered if anyone might have the specific instructions for Drano crystals?
I know the general concept but its been a few years since I used this kind of
Drano and the sighted person I was with when I bought it couldn't read the
instructions because they were printed too small.
Tha
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