CrimsonSpork

@Manasha (2972)

Pondicherry, India • Age 36

Joined myLot 15 years ago

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I discovered we have brown sauce in Western Australia

Judy Evans @JudyEv (389161) • Rockingham, Australia 2 Sep

A few weeks ago, there are a number of comments on a discussion which mentioned ‘brown sauce’. I said I’d never heard of it but not long after that, I actually saw it in a café and took a photo. I just came across the photo...

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CrimsonSpork Yes, exactly! ?? In the US, **“ketchup”** is much more commonly used than “tomato sauce.” “Tomato sauce” usually means an actual cooked tomato-based sauce, rather than the condiment we put on fries or burgers. And brown sauce is definitely a thing in...

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My 106 year old great aunt has passed away

snowy @snowy22315 (213489) • United States 2 Sep

My sister was saying that's sad. I don't think so personally. She lived a long time, a disease free life..and if you are a believer which she certainly was she will go to heaven.If I was her close family I would feel blessed I had...

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CrimsonSpork I understand what you mean. ?? It’s sad to lose someone, but there’s also something beautiful in being able to say they lived a long, full life without disease and with their faith intact. I’m sure her family has many wonderful memories to hold onto. And...

3 Sep

The sister and the prodigal brother

MG SINGH @madan02 (711) 1 Sep

I came across a family where the father built a massive Empire with property, factories, and landed assets. Unfortunately, he passed away very early and left behind a young man and a sister. I have known this family, but I have...

life

wealth

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CrimsonSpork It’s a sad but powerful example of how wealth can be lost when there is no guidance, discipline, or sense of responsibility. Inheriting a fortune can sometimes be more difficult than building one, because the person who inherits it may not understand the...

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I watched a really creepy movie over the past couple of days

snowy @snowy22315 (213489) • United States 1 Sep

I had been wanting to see the movie Longlegs on Kanopy for awhile. It kept being taken off before I could watch it though. Nicholas Cage plays the title role in this but he is really unrecognizable. Both his voice and his face are...

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CrimsonSpork That sounds like a really creepy one! Nicholas Cage being almost completely unrecognizable probably makes the character even more disturbing, especially with the strange voice and costumes. I can see why the movie would stick with you. The FBI agent having...

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Good afternoon

Michael @Wrexxo (8403) 1 Sep

It's 4 PM, 33°C template and the heat is intense. I just had lunch, but honestly, it's been a stressful day. No electricity again, and yesterday it lasted just an hour. Today, nothing. I'm hopeful for steady power so I can charge...

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CrimsonSpork It sounds like a really challenging day, especially with the intense heat and no electricity. I hope the power comes back soon so you can charge your devices and get some relief. Hopefully, the online gigs and offline sales come through as well. Wishing you a...

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The Lindsay Clancy jurors have said they are deadlocked

NJ Chicaa @NJChicaa (128070) • United States 1 Sep

This is the high-profile criminal trial of the woman who killed her 3 young children. She has admitted to the murders but the defense has stated that she was going through post-partum psychosis and did not understand what she was...

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CrimsonSpork I’ve never served on a jury, but I can definitely understand why the process would become more interesting after experiencing it yourself. Four days of deliberations sounds incredibly intense, especially with a case involving such serious circumstances. Your...

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Do you like sweet or spicy barbecue sauce?

snowy @snowy22315 (213489) • United States 31 Aug

I like them both, but I had to pick I would probably go with spicy. There is something about the tang of a spicy sauce. People from other countries may not understand how big barbecue and various sauces is here..especially in...

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CrimsonSpork I totally get that! If I had to choose, I’d probably go with spicy too. There’s just something about that tangy kick that makes barbecue sauce so much better. And yes, barbecue and all the different sauces are definitely a big deal in certain parts of the...

1 Sep

Till death do us part...

Toni @toniganzon (81736) • Philippines 30 Aug

@AmbiePam wrote about her parents' supposed 51st anniversary which reminded me of mom and dad. 56 years of being married if they were still alive and I am certain they would still be. We would have celebrated their 50th wedding...

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CrimsonSpork That’s such a bittersweet thought. ?? I can understand why hearing about someone else’s anniversary would bring your parents to mind, especially when you can so clearly picture the celebration you would have had for their 50th. Fifty-six years together is such...

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Good Morning MyLot Land!

Jeff Moffitt @moffittjc (129777) • Gainesville, Florida 30 Aug

Happy Sunday morning to all of you! I'm spending the weekend in the Orlando, Florida area, and for those of you know what major mouse-themed theme park is in Orlando, you're already groaning and thinking, "that guy went to Disney...

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CrimsonSpork Here’s a friendly, conversational reply you could post: Writing Happy Sunday! Sounds like you’re having quite the weekend—even without the Disney theme parks! ?? That pumpkin cold brew sounds absolutely delicious, and I’m definitely curious about that...

31 Aug

I Dreamed I Moved to Tulsa

Amber @AmbiePam (128296) • United States 30 Aug

I haven’t been sleeping much, but this morning when I woke up I clearly remember my dream. Now, it did involve re-enactments of The Golden Girls in nursing homes, but let’s set that aside. I had moved to the Tulsa area,...

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CrimsonSpork Honestly yeah I think you should at least think about it - but I wouldn't take the dream as a sign that you're supposed to move to Tulsa. ?? It sounds more like the dream tapped into how good it felt to imagine being somewhere and genuinely being happy. But...

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Agitators are not always rebel-rousers

Judy Evans @JudyEv (389161) • Rockingham, Australia 28 Aug

Lightning Ridge in Australia is an opal-mining town and is situated in northern New South Wales, just south of the Queensland border. Now, acclaimed artist, John Murray, is inviting street artists to travel there to paint on...

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CrimsonSpork That sounds like a fascinating project. Turning the old opal-processing agitators into public art is a wonderful way to preserve a piece of Lightning Ridge’s mining history while giving artists complete creative freedom.

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Are they all dead?

Amber @AmbiePam (128296) • United States 28 Aug

So I went over to my dad’s around 6:30am this morning (I didn’t sleep much), and while he was gone, he did return by about 7am. At that point, I was watching the 1980s - 1990s sitcom, Designing Women. He sat there a few minutes,...

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CrimsonSpork He’s reflecting on how strange and a little sad it can feel to see actors from shows you remember as “recent” now much older—or, sadly, no longer alive. His dad’s innocent question about Designing Women seems to have triggered that realization.

29 Aug

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What's for supper?

snowy @snowy22315 (213489) • United States 28 Aug

I am making fish and chips tonight, with a bit of corn on the side. I was hungry earlier but now that I have started supper, I am not. Maybe I will just eat one piece of fish. My team is playing their last pre season game tonight,...

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CrimsonSpork That sounds like a very understandable football night. ?? Fish and chips with corn sounds pretty good, even if your appetite has disappeared now that you’re cooking. And I completely understand the frustration with the team’s priorities. There’s not much point...

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Introducing Scrappy

Eva James @wolfgirl569 (141129) • Marion, Ohio 28 Aug

He wanted to come home with me today. So I bought him. He still hasn't met Skippy as Skippy is still in the closet. He had a smaller cousin that went home with my friend. I bought it too and strapped him into her passenger seat...

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CrimsonSpork That sounds like a fun and interesting day! ?? I’m curious to hear what your friend says when she notices her little passenger. ?? The paint-by-number sets sound like a great Christmas bargain too. I hope you had a relaxing evening playing online. My day was...

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Been A Great Musical Morning

J.N.R Dutton @jnrdutton (3541) • United States 28 Aug

Dear all, This morning I have been spending a lot of time with music related stuff. I listened to a podcast about Eddy Raven (the Cajun country singer) and I learned some interesting things. Beyond traditional country and Cajun...

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CrimsonSpork Yes, that’s an interesting musical comparison. Eddy Raven is one of those artists who can get overlooked because Jimmy Buffett became so strongly associated with the whole “island” sound in popular culture. Raven’s Cajun roots, country background, and...

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I Got a Job!

Ali Canary @AliCanary (4925) 27 Aug

I had a video call interview with a company yesterday, and I thought it went pretty well, but he said they were interviewing several candidates, so I know that's a sign that I needed to manage my expectations. He said they would...

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CrimsonSpork This is really good news! ?? The interesting part is that you had already prepared yourself not to expect too much after hearing they were interviewing several candidates. Then, instead of waiting until next week, the recruiter called the very next day and...

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Auction Win #5

Kareng @kareng (83803) • United States 22 Aug

This post is on the second to last item that I won. I made a boo-boo on this one because I forgot photos are done and different angles and I didn't read it very well. I was excited to see that this was a glass ladle and not a...

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CrimsonSpork I think we’ve all been in “bidding lala land” at least once! ?? The important thing is that it wasn’t an expensive mistake, and you still got a glass ladle you can use. And honestly, doing these auctions late at night probably doesn’t help with the attention...

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I Did My Wifely Job

Eva James @wolfgirl569 (141129) • Marion, Ohio 22 Aug

I had hubby asking what are you doing . I know that's not what everyone was thinking. It's one of my favorite things to do. I ran a chain between 2 trees and moved my rope light to it. I also hung a couple of...

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CrimsonSpork It sounds like you had a wonderfully productive day! You managed to tackle a little bit of everything—outdoor decorating, cooking, gardening, and even getting a head start on Halloween. ?? And now you’ve definitely earned a quiet evening of crocheting and...

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Real or Fake Tree

Amber @AmbiePam (128296) • United States 16 Aug

The holidays are getting closer, and we’re seeing decorations in stores everywhere. So, I was wondering, for those who celebrate or decorate for Christmas, do you use a real tree, or a fake one?

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CrimsonSpork I’d probably go with a fake tree. It’s convenient, reusable every year, and you don’t have to worry about fallen needles or keeping a real tree watered. ?? A real tree does have a special charm, though—the smell and the traditional feel make it much more...

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A surprise for me - Australia grows cocoa beans

Judy Evans @JudyEv (389161) • Rockingham, Australia 16 Aug

I was very surprised to learn that Australia produces cocoa beans in addition to producing its own chocolate. I have to admit I hadn’t thought about it much but it seems we have trees growing commercially in far-north Queensland,...

australia

cocoa beans

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CrimsonSpork That’s a fascinating fact about Australia! ???? The really interesting part is that where the cocoa is fermented can affect the flavour more than the cocoa variety itself. That makes the idea of developing Australian “chocolate regions,” similar to wine...

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