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Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« Reply #15690 on: November 24, 2018, 08:46:38 am »
Started some Christmas shoppping , each year it gets harder to find nice different presents .

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« Reply #15691 on: November 25, 2018, 12:43:12 am »
I bought a little device (looks vaguely like a beer bottle opener) called a JarKey for opening jars ... now that my hands and wrists are getting a little weaker, I saw this and thought I would give it a try and it works really well.  You just put the lip under the lid of the jar and lift slightly (with very little effort) and it releases the vacuum.  Very easy and I am very happy!!!
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« Reply #15692 on: November 25, 2018, 07:04:19 am »
That sounds helpful Marina.
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Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« Reply #15693 on: November 25, 2018, 08:24:09 pm »
Marina, I have something similar.  A must have as I can’t open jars.  Only thing is you have to be careful if you intend to use the jar and lid again for jam or bottling.

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« Reply #15694 on: November 26, 2018, 03:04:05 am »
I hadn't thought of that, Chookie.  The jar looked fine / undamaged and the lid didn't seem distorted either, but it is something I will certainly be aware of.
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Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« Reply #15695 on: December 14, 2018, 07:43:23 pm »
Xmas came early.  I have an Apple Watch 4 and a new Apple iphone X r.   My old phone was not compatible with the watch.   I am very impressed with the Activity programme on the watch and am looking forward to the camera features on the phone.  It is all giving this old brain quite a work out.

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« Reply #15696 on: December 14, 2018, 10:33:40 pm »
Good for you Chookie, who taught you how to use the watch?
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« Reply #15697 on: December 14, 2018, 11:55:52 pm »
Nice gifts Chookie.
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« Reply #15698 on: December 15, 2018, 02:00:24 am »
Great gifts ... do I detect Gert's influence here?
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Re: THE SHOPPING THREAD :-)
« Reply #15699 on: December 15, 2018, 04:06:07 am »
LOL! I am not the only one who likes to keep up with the latest technology. Chookie will master that watch in no time. I might even up grade myself but self says do I need 3 Apple watches?

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« Reply #15700 on: December 15, 2018, 06:13:39 am »
Chookie how very exciting.  A wonderful gift.
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« Reply #15701 on: December 15, 2018, 08:02:53 am »
Yes Gert certainly had a big influence.  You should see the new Gert.  Trim and terrific.   So did Mandy.  Gert just has to come and stay again so she can show me how to use all this new stuff. My fossilised brain is having a melt down.

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« Reply #15702 on: April 01, 2019, 01:37:04 am »
Picked up a spare Veroma lid for $10, and the Vegetarian, and Meat on the Menu cookbooks for free.
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« Reply #15703 on: April 22, 2019, 11:48:24 pm »
Oops, I have been at it again. Bought another recipe book.  Lots of nice dip recipes and salads with Chai seeds.

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