The string trimmer is dead to me. - Page 4

Yznhymr · 08-31-2010, 11:57 AM

'Doh!

Caught speeding by the dang punctuation Gestapo!

Sorry about that officer…I was in a hurry to get home, my wife is ovulating.

AND I just saw HLJ’s comments about tweezers and scissors…sorry there as well, no intention of piggy-backing your post. I saw UT’s first post and was instantly transported to a scene from my youth. I just had to put together the pic without first reading through all other posts!

Clodfobble · 08-30-2010, 06:06 PM

It's funny, Sundae, because I think in the typical group of American mothers you would instead get the whispered snarking that so-and-so had [ugh!] baked her own cake--the big showoff.

monster · 08-31-2010, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

It's funny, Sundae, because I think in the typical group of American mothers you would instead get the whispered snarking that so-and-so had [ugh!] baked her own cake--the big showoff.

I always bake the kids' birthday cakes. I think people find it quaint

classicman · 08-30-2010, 07:42 PM

yeh that blade cut both ways - you're damned either way. The only issue is which set of women are whispering... fuck 'em all.

Happy Monkey · 08-31-2010, 01:18 PM

My mom always did, but then always wondered why, as kids generally don't appreciate the difference.

Clodfobble · 08-31-2010, 03:06 PM

I used to bake them myself out of a box because it was cheaper. Then I baked them myself from scratch because there were no store-bought options. Then I sculpted them myself out of fruit because there were no options at all. But next year, I hope to be back at baking them myself from scratch again.

Pete Zicato · 08-31-2010, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

I used to bake them myself out of a box because it was cheaper. Then I baked them myself from scratch because there were no store-bought options. Then I sculpted them myself out of fruit because there were no options at all. But next year, I hope to be back at baking them myself from scratch again.

A lot of people these days think making a cake from scratch is mixing up a box of Duncan Hines. Mrs. Z makes a really great carob cake from scratch for me occasionally 'cause I can't have chocolate. I often have to explain the difference to people when I'm bragging on her. Plus it's getting harder to find cake flour.

squirell nutkin · 09-09-2010, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Clodfobble

I used to bake them myself out of a box because it was cheaper. Then I baked them myself from scratch because there were no store-bought options. Then I sculpted them myself out of fruit, then I just drew a picture of a cake because there were no options at all. But next year, I hope to be back at baking them myself from scratch again.

Sundae · 08-31-2010, 03:16 PM

I'm using a packet mix for Mum's (cooking on Thursday)
Ssssssssh!

But I'm making choc-fudge, and Mum is so proud of her own chocolate cake...
I never really got it, but everyone in memory asked for the recipe. So I thought I'd best give myself every possible advantage - especially as our scales are so woeful. She's getting digital scales from me as a present. Esp as it is a present for both of us (they are accurate enough to use for working out postage too - hurray!)

One thing I forgot - we all felt gypped if someone brought in homemade cakes for their birthday when I worked in an office. But when I made my own for school this year I was universally admired. If I'm still there next July they'd better hold onto their seats, because I'll be going all out with American style cupcakes. Still SO much cheaper than buying them and my goodness the fun I can have now I've discovered edible glitter...

Getgo · 08-31-2010, 05:51 PM

String trimmers are a one time use only tool.

I don't know that for sure so don't hold it against me. Thought I'd comment for the hell of it.

lumberjim · 08-31-2010, 06:00 PM

I like my string trimmer. It works reliably and well.

glatt · 08-31-2010, 06:28 PM

I make a mean angel food cake with a lemon glaze, and an awesome carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. I don't bother with cakes out of a box. They suck and aren't worth eating.

Brownies out of a box are awesome though. I don't know why anyone would make those from scratch. The mixes are so good and easy.

Aliantha · 08-31-2010, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by lumberjim

I like my string trimmer. It works reliably and well.

Me too. I do most of the yard work at our place. I enjoy it, although the big boys do help with the trimming and mowing, but pretty much all else is my domain.

My next aquisition will be a hedge trimmer.

I also like to bake and haven't used a cake mix since I was a child. Brownies are so easy to make from scratch anyway, although there are some good packet mixes I've tasted before.

What is wrong with you people???

Aliantha · 08-31-2010, 07:52 PM

Oh and Sundae, I have a really easy cupcake recipe that never fails. Let me know if you want it.

monster · 08-31-2010, 08:25 PM

For my pre-birthday Still 39 party, I baked 4 cakes -one chocolate, one coffee, one lemon/orange and one purple vanilla. All from scratch.

Took about two hours.

I like my string trimmer, but it's knackered.

08-31-2010, 11:57 AM	#1
Yznhymr the crowd goes wild! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 663	'Doh! Caught speeding by the dang punctuation Gestapo! Sorry about that officer…I was in a hurry to get home, my wife is ovulating. AND I just saw HLJ’s comments about tweezers and scissors…sorry there as well, no intention of piggy-backing your post. I saw UT’s first post and was instantly transported to a scene from my youth. I just had to put together the pic without first reading through all other posts! __________________ "The pride system tends to intensify the self-hate against which it is supposed to be a defense, since any failure to live up to one's tyrannical shoulds or of the world to honor one's claims leads to feelings of worthlessness." Bernard J. Paris, Ph.D.

08-30-2010, 06:06 PM	#2
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	It's funny, Sundae, because I think in the typical group of American mothers you would instead get the whispered snarking that so-and-so had [ugh!] baked her own cake--the big showoff. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

08-30-2010, 07:42 PM	#4
classicman barely disguised asshole, keeper of all that is holy. Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 23,401	yeh that blade cut both ways - you're damned either way. The only issue is which set of women are whispering... fuck 'em all. __________________ "like strapping a pillow on a bull in a china shop" Bullitt

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08-31-2010, 03:06 PM	#6
Clodfobble UNDER CONDITIONAL MITIGATION Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 20,012	I used to bake them myself out of a box because it was cheaper. Then I baked them myself from scratch because there were no store-bought options. Then I sculpted them myself out of fruit because there were no options at all. But next year, I hope to be back at baking them myself from scratch again. __________________ My book My other book My spirit animal

08-31-2010, 03:16 PM	#9
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I'm using a packet mix for Mum's (cooking on Thursday) Ssssssssh! But I'm making choc-fudge, and Mum is so proud of her own chocolate cake... I never really got it, but everyone in memory asked for the recipe. So I thought I'd best give myself every possible advantage - especially as our scales are so woeful. She's getting digital scales from me as a present. Esp as it is a present for both of us (they are accurate enough to use for working out postage too - hurray!) One thing I forgot - we all felt gypped if someone brought in homemade cakes for their birthday when I worked in an office. But when I made my own for school this year I was universally admired. If I'm still there next July they'd better hold onto their seats, because I'll be going all out with American style cupcakes. Still SO much cheaper than buying them and my goodness the fun I can have now I've discovered edible glitter...

08-31-2010, 05:51 PM	#10
Getgo Coronation Incarnate Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 94	String trimmers are a one time use only tool. I don't know that for sure so don't hold it against me. Thought I'd comment for the hell of it.

08-31-2010, 06:00 PM	#11
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	I like my string trimmer. It works reliably and well. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

08-31-2010, 06:28 PM	#12
glatt ™ Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 27,717	I make a mean angel food cake with a lemon glaze, and an awesome carrot cake with cream cheese frosting. I don't bother with cakes out of a box. They suck and aren't worth eating. Brownies out of a box are awesome though. I don't know why anyone would make those from scratch. The mixes are so good and easy.

08-31-2010, 07:52 PM	#14
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Oh and Sundae, I have a really easy cupcake recipe that never fails. Let me know if you want it. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

08-31-2010, 08:25 PM	#15
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	For my pre-birthday Still 39 party, I baked 4 cakes -one chocolate, one coffee, one lemon/orange and one purple vanilla. All from scratch. Took about two hours. I like my string trimmer, but it's knackered. __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

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