I just love the sassy old bat, Maxine.
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12/12/2007 12:38 #42490
Sassy Old Bat- MaxineCategory: holiday
Less than 2 weeks until Christmas..
I just love the sassy old bat, Maxine.
I just love the sassy old bat, Maxine.
12/10/2007 21:31 #42465
hot waxuh yeh.. so I dripped hot candle wax on a fluffy carpet. Well, regular pile really. How in the heck do I get it out? Its dark blue wax on a new cream colored carpet :(
Thanks in advance. I am sooo clueless.
I'll see what other info I can find online..There is a bunch of stuff, but everything is saying something different. I am wondering what your personal experience has been with it.
well, in getting it out..
or in how the wax got there, lol ;)
either one, hehe
Thanks in advance. I am sooo clueless.
I'll see what other info I can find online..There is a bunch of stuff, but everything is saying something different. I am wondering what your personal experience has been with it.
well, in getting it out..
or in how the wax got there, lol ;)
either one, hehe
theecarey - 12/12/07 12:49
Thanks everyone!! I found a site that incorporated the (e:peep) suggestions! The steps I should take include, 1. freezing the wax with an ice cube, then scraping off as much as I can out of the carpet ((e:james)) Then,2. Place a towel or paper bag over the remaining wax and apply a warm iron over the top to melt the wax which is supposed to transfer to the towel/paper bag ((e:brit)). According to the site, that should about do it. It suggested using rubbing alcohol to work out any staining associated with colored wax--and that it may take several applications to take care of it; if at all.
I'm thinking that at this point, I would add the step provided by (e:jenks).. 'cut it out' .
Thanks everyone!! I found a site that incorporated the (e:peep) suggestions! The steps I should take include, 1. freezing the wax with an ice cube, then scraping off as much as I can out of the carpet ((e:james)) Then,2. Place a towel or paper bag over the remaining wax and apply a warm iron over the top to melt the wax which is supposed to transfer to the towel/paper bag ((e:brit)). According to the site, that should about do it. It suggested using rubbing alcohol to work out any staining associated with colored wax--and that it may take several applications to take care of it; if at all.
I'm thinking that at this point, I would add the step provided by (e:jenks).. 'cut it out' .
metalpeter - 12/11/07 17:50
I have no idea so can I go with the fun answer? Buy lots of candles that same color and keep bringing the guy over and keep doing the wax thing until the entire carpet becomes that color. My brain tells me that if th wax melted that it would hit the carpet then dry so I'm guessing you could heat the wax up somehow then when it was a liquid you could remove it. The tricky part is you don't want to catch the rug on fire, and you also don't want to cause the wax to get in deeper. In any event I wish you luck with it.
I have no idea so can I go with the fun answer? Buy lots of candles that same color and keep bringing the guy over and keep doing the wax thing until the entire carpet becomes that color. My brain tells me that if th wax melted that it would hit the carpet then dry so I'm guessing you could heat the wax up somehow then when it was a liquid you could remove it. The tricky part is you don't want to catch the rug on fire, and you also don't want to cause the wax to get in deeper. In any event I wish you luck with it.
drew - 12/11/07 07:27
I've been told that Brit's method is the best, but none work well for me.
I've been told that Brit's method is the best, but none work well for me.
jenks - 12/11/07 05:17
the surgeon in me says, "if in doubt, cut it out!"
But that is probably bad advice.
the surgeon in me says, "if in doubt, cut it out!"
But that is probably bad advice.
brit - 12/10/07 23:44
put a tea towel over it then iron over the top, it sticks to the towel
put a tea towel over it then iron over the top, it sticks to the towel
james - 12/10/07 22:55
The method that worked for me was to freeze it with an ice cube then pick it out. It didn't completely remove it, just mostly.
The method that worked for me was to freeze it with an ice cube then pick it out. It didn't completely remove it, just mostly.
12/08/2007 19:51 #42440
Allen Street tonight..Category: weekend
I'm heading out to Allen Street tonight with my date/friend "T" about 10ish or so. Not sure where I am/we are starting.. but it sure has been awhile since I have been out that way.It will be nice to have a drink, as it has been a long time since I've had that as well. :)
oh wait.. i think i am going to Brick bar. hehe.
come out. call/text or send 'post-it' (with your name & #-- since it goes to my phone as 'guest'). It would be nice to catch up with some of you (e:peeps)!
where you at (e:vincent)?! I know you'll end up around there sooner or later. :D
oh wait.. i think i am going to Brick bar. hehe.
come out. call/text or send 'post-it' (with your name & #-- since it goes to my phone as 'guest'). It would be nice to catch up with some of you (e:peeps)!
where you at (e:vincent)?! I know you'll end up around there sooner or later. :D
theecarey - 12/11/07 01:18
you are too cute, (e:metalpeter). I indeed woke up several hours after you wrote that comment :D
watched some of the game, had a couple of beers (and a shot, thanks (e:vincent)!), chatted with friends, old and new. Good time..
you are too cute, (e:metalpeter). I indeed woke up several hours after you wrote that comment :D
watched some of the game, had a couple of beers (and a shot, thanks (e:vincent)!), chatted with friends, old and new. Good time..
mrmike - 12/09/07 18:36
I confess to an attack of lameness. I wanted to go, but when you warned me about "Not alone" I didn't want to be a thrid or fifth wheel or even worse, who's the old guy.
I confess to an attack of lameness. I wanted to go, but when you warned me about "Not alone" I didn't want to be a thrid or fifth wheel or even worse, who's the old guy.
metalpeter - 12/09/07 10:23
Hope you had a great time, my lame ass stayed in. I thought the camera thing might be an omen, plus I couldn't stay awake for the entire game but I caught all the highlites on NHL network. Hope you had a blast and that you woke up hours after I typed it.
Hope you had a great time, my lame ass stayed in. I thought the camera thing might be an omen, plus I couldn't stay awake for the entire game but I caught all the highlites on NHL network. Hope you had a blast and that you woke up hours after I typed it.
mrmike - 12/08/07 20:42
That sounds like good fun
That sounds like good fun
metalpeter - 12/08/07 20:12
Maybe If I'm up to it I'll go to watch the sabres game out at a bar. Not realy sure what one is brick bar but who knows maybe I'll get out but I doubt it hope you have a great time.
Maybe If I'm up to it I'll go to watch the sabres game out at a bar. Not realy sure what one is brick bar but who knows maybe I'll get out but I doubt it hope you have a great time.
museumchick - 12/08/07 20:05
have fun chica:). Do everything I wouldn't do.
have fun chica:). Do everything I wouldn't do.
11/26/2007 23:32 #42299
sheathed in plasticCategory: life
One by one my windows and doors are being 'winterized' with plastic and weatherstripping. Each sheet of plastic reminding me that it will be about five months before I rip it off with the promise of warmer temperatures. Some windows will have the blinds permanently down for the winter. I don't feel as creative or motivated to arrange the plastic in such a way as to be able to put them up and down. This year, it will be either or.
I was chilled to the bone, feeling the dropping temps combined with a barrage of conflicting thoughts, feelings and ruminations*.
A single Guinness helped remedy that.
My thoughts are more in order, of which I am grateful. We are, what we think.
What a funny night..
casual activity partners encroaching further into my life that I ever planned or care to allow. Martyr vs good friend? who knows.
I was chilled to the bone, feeling the dropping temps combined with a barrage of conflicting thoughts, feelings and ruminations*.
A single Guinness helped remedy that.
My thoughts are more in order, of which I am grateful. We are, what we think.
What a funny night..
casual activity partners encroaching further into my life that I ever planned or care to allow. Martyr vs good friend? who knows.
carolinian - 11/27/07 15:04
I found that with each shot of Jack, my old apartment felt more and more insulated.
I found that with each shot of Jack, my old apartment felt more and more insulated.
mrmike - 11/27/07 09:49
The power of the pint -- got to love the healing powers of the Guinness. Had one myself after working last night....bliss in a glass.
The power of the pint -- got to love the healing powers of the Guinness. Had one myself after working last night....bliss in a glass.
ladycroft - 11/27/07 02:29
last night i was listening to moby and thinking of spiked cocoa on your sofa with twinkly lights in the background...
last night i was listening to moby and thinking of spiked cocoa on your sofa with twinkly lights in the background...
11/20/2007 19:33 #42215
Just spread the legs open & stuff it inCategory: holiday
Thanksgiving in a couple of days. I do not even know what I am doing yet. Thats how it usually goes, ho hum. Received this email earlier, found it rather cute. enjoy ;)
"18 things you can only say at Thanksgiving"
Well, say them anytime :)
1. Talk about huge breast!
2. Tying the legs together keeps the inside moist.
3. It's Cool Whip time!!!!!!!
4. If I don't undo my pants, I'll burst!
5. That's one terrific spread!
6. I'm in the mood for a little dark meat.
7. Are you ready for seconds yet?
8. It's a little dry, do you still want to eat it?
9. Just wait your turn, you'll get some.
10. Don't play with your meat.
11. Just spread the legs open and stuff it in.
12. Do you think you'll be able to handle all these people at once?
13. I didn't expect everyone to come at once.
14. You still have a bit on your chin.
15. How long will it take after you stick it in?
16. You'll know it's ready when it pop's up!
17. Wow, I didn't think I could handle all of that!
18. That's the biggest one I've ever seen.
So anyway, a couple days early...Have a Happy Thanksgiving
Turkey, Tofurky, Pizza or whatever.. eat up, wear elastic waistband! :D
"18 things you can only say at Thanksgiving"
Well, say them anytime :)
1. Talk about huge breast!
2. Tying the legs together keeps the inside moist.
3. It's Cool Whip time!!!!!!!
4. If I don't undo my pants, I'll burst!
5. That's one terrific spread!
6. I'm in the mood for a little dark meat.
7. Are you ready for seconds yet?
8. It's a little dry, do you still want to eat it?
9. Just wait your turn, you'll get some.
10. Don't play with your meat.
11. Just spread the legs open and stuff it in.
12. Do you think you'll be able to handle all these people at once?
13. I didn't expect everyone to come at once.
14. You still have a bit on your chin.
15. How long will it take after you stick it in?
16. You'll know it's ready when it pop's up!
17. Wow, I didn't think I could handle all of that!
18. That's the biggest one I've ever seen.
So anyway, a couple days early...Have a Happy Thanksgiving
Turkey, Tofurky, Pizza or whatever.. eat up, wear elastic waistband! :D
paul - 11/20/07 20:59
That was really funny ;)
That was really funny ;)
Hee