@batcountry72 on myLot

AnythngArt @AnythngArt (3302) • United States 6 Mar 10

In the past week, two different people have mentioned these sites to me. I have started writing for both of them, but I don't really know much about either. Do you write for either one? Or have you discovered a new site that's fun...

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batcountry72 Please keep in mind that I posted that almost 6 months ago. I haven't used them in awhile. Unfortunately, writing had to be put on the back burner while I'm finishing my graduate program. When I used them they were very fair, and it gives you an opportunity to...

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Chysom Scott @CJscott (4187) • Portage La Prairie, Manitoba 19 Feb 10

To that effect, I am going to ask some questions of you my dear friends, answer at your own peril, and be warned, it is not often you get asked questions quite this powerful. and if your curious about that, be sure to ask...

relationship building

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batcountry72 Passive control is just a way to give direction without ever really giving an order. I do it too. Usually subconsciously. I don't run around all day wasting my energy barking out orders. I set a particular, and necessary, standard. I make my expectations &...

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xxazndragon01 @xxazndragon01 (1250) • United States 6 Apr 10

Hello mylot people So my family started to work instead of going to college well at least my mom and dad started working after high school they are doing good but then again my brother is going to college so mylots people. What...

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batcountry72 Go to college. Keep your options open. Get a job, go to school, work hard, study hard, play hard! I promise it will be the best time of your life. There are also a lot of financial options to put you through school. I worked 30-40 hours a week waiting tables...

6 Apr 10

kris182_2000 @kris182_2000 (5444) • Canada 4 Apr 10

I yawn. A lot. I've started to notice it more lately. I can get in at least 2 yawns a minute, I've timed it. I'm doing it right now. It's more frequent right now than it was earlier today. The sad thing about it is that I...

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batcountry72 I'm familiar with a theory that suggests yawning can actually be a response to stress (I don't believe it). If you're yawning a lot at work that may be it. It could be a neurological symptom of a more insidious problem. Of course, you are sitting around timing...

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TeamCholent @TeamCholent (2832) • United States 4 Apr 10

I bought a few Avocados and wanted to make a dip with them but they are not ripe yet. Can anyone suggest some easy and quick ways to ripen them sooner?

avocado

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batcountry72 Yeah. The gas gas released is actually ethylene. You can use a paper or plastic bag, and do not refrigerate. It will still take at least 24 hours though. Maybe more if they're really green. Good luck. You may want to consider running to the store to find some...

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jugsjugs @jugsjugs (12967) 1 Apr 10

I have recently stopped smoking and i went to see a friend today and i could smell the smoke in her house from her having a smoke,where as i never used to smell it when i used to smoke in my house.Now if people want a smoke they...

decorate

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batcountry72 I'm an avid non-smoker. No one gets to smoke in my house. I have ample patio space, and I don't care if it's 30 degrees outside, it's your bad habit. My mother is a pack-&-half-a-day smoker. I helped my parents repaint, and while I was prepping to paint, all...

2 Apr 10

laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 24 Mar 10

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34714389/ns/us_news-life/ Firearms deaths fall as millions obtain permits to carry concealed guns From its beginnings in the 1980s, the “right-to-carry” movement has succeeded in boosting the number...

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batcountry72 Now ya see, I have this really cool fusion version of Redneck. I combine the tropics with good ol' fashioned southern hospitality. I just moved from Melbourne Beach, FL. Where we turned the backyard into a beach. Tore up the turf, trucked in sand, put in 2...

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overwith @overwith (101) • United States 28 Mar 10

Hi myLotters I'm just wondering how many of you will be having a garden this year. If so what are some of the things you like to grow? What is your favorite thing to eat from your own garden?

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batcountry72 Yes! I grow a lot of my food. I also have a little side business where I teach people how to garden to increase their sustainability while decreasing their grocery bills and dependence on grocery store products. I grow tomatoes, corn, melons, several varieties...

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momathome @momathome (474) • Canada 26 Mar 10

What are you making for dinner tonight? I need some easy creative recipe's for dinner. That is cheap and easy to make, what do you suggest? I don't need fancy just cooking on a budget need some ideas.

budget cooking

cooking

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batcountry72 I'm not sure how creative you want to get. Whenever I get in a funk with the same old dinners I take a little trip. A couple of times a week a plan a meal from somewhere else in the world. It's nice to have something from the Mediterranean, Ireland, Asia, or...

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pratheep87 @pratheep87 (1227) • India 26 Mar 10

Yes i am going to learn cooking because my girl friend needs to eat the food cooked by me. i think she will think it was a bad idea after my first meal to her. Anyway now i am going learn cooking let me try out. Any tips from you...

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batcountry72 Cooking for women is always a good idea. Start simple. Use recipes, and follow them closely! You will make mistakes. Some will be tragic. Cook food you're comfortable with. I saw one of your other posts mentioned learning cooking vernacular. That's true. Start...

26 Mar 10

cloud31 @cloud31 (5809) 26 Mar 10

Hello everyone! Just wonder when was the last time you clean your refrigerator?I clean my refrigerator once a week,sometimes we often forget that there are foods left and neglected for a week..The purpose of cleaning once a week...

hygiene

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batcountry72 I'm a clean freak. I also cook for a living. I keep my kitchen at home like I would in a restaurant. And, I don't mean one of those restaurants some superstar chef has to go in and rescue. I pull everything out of my fridge once a week and clean the shelves. I...

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laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 24 Mar 10

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34714389/ns/us_news-life/ Firearms deaths fall as millions obtain permits to carry concealed guns From its beginnings in the 1980s, the “right-to-carry” movement has succeeded in boosting the number...

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batcountry72 I'm a gun toting, civil rights minded, civilian that has never even had a cavity. I'm currently finishing my M.A. I hunt, fish, and adamantly defend my home, friends, and family. Innocent people die daily, and not from friendly fire. The world is a dangerous...

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laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 24 Mar 10

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/34714389/ns/us_news-life/ Firearms deaths fall as millions obtain permits to carry concealed guns From its beginnings in the 1980s, the “right-to-carry” movement has succeeded in boosting the number...

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batcountry72 I live in Florida as well. We are right on the heals of Texas, who by law, seem to be able to shoot people for being cross-eyed. Personally, I am licensed to carry a concealed weapon. I've grown up in a family of special ops, cops, and firefighters. The...

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laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 21 Mar 10

I have to cook for 50 people and want to keep the cost at about $5 a plate. We have done the usual things - chicken, meatloaf, spaghetti, lasagna, soups and sands, chinese, mexican, pizza, stew, shephards pie, pot pie, pork...

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batcountry72 Sounds like a blast. My uncle is a deacon at one of our local churches. I come in often to set up a menu, and direct traffic. I pull off a few of their functions, and major holidays (Thanksgiving, Easter, and Christmas). I love it! Most of the endeavors go...

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laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 21 Mar 10

I have to cook for 50 people and want to keep the cost at about $5 a plate. We have done the usual things - chicken, meatloaf, spaghetti, lasagna, soups and sands, chinese, mexican, pizza, stew, shephards pie, pot pie, pork...

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batcountry72 Those are great ideas too! Whenever I cook for a group, or friends & family, I like to go global. Every country has their own version of the family style dinner. I lived in Germany for a couple of years. The food is great. I'm a brewmaster and R&D chef. We...

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laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 21 Mar 10

I have to cook for 50 people and want to keep the cost at about $5 a plate. We have done the usual things - chicken, meatloaf, spaghetti, lasagna, soups and sands, chinese, mexican, pizza, stew, shephards pie, pot pie, pork...

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batcountry72 What is this project for? Church, social group you're involved with or a catering job?

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laglen @laglen (19759) • United States 21 Mar 10

I have to cook for 50 people and want to keep the cost at about $5 a plate. We have done the usual things - chicken, meatloaf, spaghetti, lasagna, soups and sands, chinese, mexican, pizza, stew, shephards pie, pot pie, pork...

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batcountry72 Soul Food! Meat & 3 (or meat & 2). Pick two proteins that will work for your crowd. It usually ends up being chicken & pork in your price range. You may be able to pull off beef if you know how to deal with lesser cuts. Then pick 2 or 3 good sides....

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