Use nine: Try softening brushes that are hardened with old, dried-in paint by boiling them in vinegar and let them stand for one hour. Then heat the vinegar and brushes come to a gentle boil. Simmer for 20 minutes. Rinse well, working the softened paint out of the bristles. For extremely heavy paint encrustations, you may need to repeat the process...or head to the hardware store.

Use ten: A little vinegar and salt added to the water you wash leafy green vegetables will float out bugs and kill germs.

Use eleven: Soak or simmer stuck-on food in 2 cups of water and 1/2 cup of vinegar. The food will soften and lift off in a few minutes.

Use twelve: Clean and freshen the garbage disposal by running a tray of ice cubes, with 1/2 cup of vinegar poured over them, through it once a week.

Use thirteen: In a pinch, you can use equal parts of lemon juice and vinegar to clean brass and copper. On difficult areas add a little salt to the mix for some abrasive action.

Sunday, July 24, 2011

135. Margarita Anyone?

Preston has been our house guest for the last three days and we just love having him.  We planned a
pool play day with Polly and Phil and their nine year old grandson, Trevor.  I have to admit that since they hadn't really met each other we all expected a little reticence on both their parts.  Well, it only lasted for a short time.  By the time they hit the water at the Elk's pool in San Luis Obispo, they were having a blast. 


Preston in front and then Trevor.
What a lovely pool and over all facility they have.  It wasn't crowded as it is a members only so that made it really fun for everyone.  The margaritas were fabulous and that made it fun for the old folks. The cheese burgers and french fries were equally good and it all made for a day of total luxury and relaxation.  Both boys were like tadpoles and spent the whole day in the water with the exception of lunch time.  Preston got more of a sunburn than I would have liked.  I used a thirty sunscreen on him but didn't replace it often enough.  Did I ever feel like a crummy Mema.  When we got home I kept slathering him with aloe-vera with lidocaine so that it would heal faster and also the lidocaine is a topical pain reliever.  I guess I had forgotten that the water rinses the lotion off.  At any rate, the day was a success.

I neglected to take a picture of Polly with her gift from the Lavender Festival, darn it.  The gift was a  "redneck wine glass."  It is a small lidded mason jar glued onto a wine glass stem.  It has "Wine Goddess" etched on the side, as well.  Funny, funny glass, just perfect for drinks on the go.  I will rectify that picture situation the next time we get together at their house because you really need to see it.

Well, I'm not at the pool, but it seems to me that it's the perfect time for a margarita...somewhere someone is having a pool party...margarita anyone??



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