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Bought a nice bunch of ripening bananas the other day with the intention to dehydrate them. Yesterday I sliced them up and put them in the dehydrator and this morning, yeah, some nice dried snacks. Today, I’ll whip up some sliced apples with a hint of cardamom and cinnamon.

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A man of many talents. [emoji3]
 

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So I've spent weeks trying to figure out a good gift for the wife. I finally decided on a new kitchen sink. The one we have is one of those cheap contractor grade sinks they put into new houses and is only 6" deep. The one I bought is 9" deep and would be much more efficient.

She's not into jewelry, and frilly little gifts like that. She enjoys practical gifts. I asked a bunch of females I know including the neighbors wife what they thought of the idea. Opinions seemed pretty positive, so I went for it. What do y'all think?
 

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Well my new little tort is sure taking its time to enter the world. No action yet. It's clutch mate hatched more than a week ago. Randy had me switch out the substrate yesterday for damp paper towels to simulate rain and let her know it's time! Fingers still crossed.View attachment 260273
Good Luck. Waiting patiently with you.
 

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So I've spent weeks trying to figure out a good gift for the wife. I finally decided on a new kitchen sink. The one we have is one of those cheap contractor grade sinks they put into new houses and is only 6" deep. The one I bought is 9" deep and would be much more efficient.

She's not into jewelry, and frilly little gifts like that. She enjoys practical gifts. I asked a bunch of females I know including the neighbors wife what they thought of the idea. Opinions seemed pretty positive, so I went for it. What do y'all think?
If your wife is not into frilly gifts then I think it is a lovely gift. Although to make it an even better gift give her 365 vouchers for washing dishes which she can call in whenever she needs to. [emoji6]
 

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If your wife is not into frilly gifts then I think it is a lovely gift. Although to make it an even better gift give her 365 vouchers for washing dishes which she can call in whenever she needs to. [emoji6]
She doesn't need vouchers...she has me! Lol
 

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So I've spent weeks trying to figure out a good gift for the wife. I finally decided on a new kitchen sink. The one we have is one of those cheap contractor grade sinks they put into new houses and is only 6" deep. The one I bought is 9" deep and would be much more efficient.

She's not into jewelry, and frilly little gifts like that. She enjoys practical gifts. I asked a bunch of females I know including the neighbors wife what they thought of the idea. Opinions seemed pretty positive, so I went for it. What do y'all think?
Something "nice" like chocolate to go alongside the sink might be welcomed :)

JoesDad and I have often bought ourselves something from way down the list of things we would like for the house as a joint Christmas present. The least romantic was probably new lino for the kitchen floor. Another year was a new tv. But we do buy each other a little treat when we do this. :)
 

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And I bought myself a xmas gift. Now just have to figure out how to use it. As I have never used it before.View attachment 260281
Ooh. I have never seen an electric one before! I have a stove top one. It is very useful for stewing meat quickly. I also use it to make Steak and Kidney puddings ... and the traditional British Christmas puddings. Christmas puds take hours to steam; it is much quicker in the pressure cooker. Mine cooker came with a recipe book. I use the Steak and Kidney recipe... everything else is my own recipe but using the pressure cooker recipe for guidance on cooking times.
 

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Well my new little tort is sure taking its time to enter the world. No action yet. It's clutch mate hatched more than a week ago. Randy had me switch out the substrate yesterday for damp paper towels to simulate rain and let her know it's time! Fingers still crossed.View attachment 260273
I sense this one is developing that tortoise stubborn streak from birth :D
 

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Something "nice" like chocolate to go alongside the sink might be welcomed :)

JoesDad and I have often bought ourselves something from way down the list of things we would like for the house as a joint Christmas present. The least romantic was probably new lino for the kitchen floor. Another year was a new tv. But we do buy each other a little treat when we do this. :)
Nice! Her birthday / our anniversary is on the 30th of this month, so I will have an opportunity for frilly then. Not sure what to get gift-wise yet, but a nice dinner is certainly part of the plan.
 

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Ooh. I have never seen an electric one before! I have a stove top one. It is very useful for stewing meat quickly. I also use it to make Steak and Kidney puddings ... and the traditional British Christmas puddings. Christmas puds take hours to steam; it is much quicker in the pressure cooker. Mine cooker came with a recipe book. I use the Steak and Kidney recipe... everything else is my own recipe but using the pressure cooker recipe for guidance on cooking times.
It came with some recipes. I just have to read through the manual. Never been my strong point. [emoji23] [emoji23] I prefer the practical approach.
 

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