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Originally Posted by Phildo_Baggins

Welp, just learned something new today. Medicine is weird.

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Yup, pretty old thing. Learned about it in the 80's trying to figure out what Aerosmith was singing about.

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Originally Posted by capulin overdrive

Yup, pretty old thing. Learned about it in the 80's trying to figure out what Aerosmith was singing about.

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I had a friend (female) in high school who had a pet rabbit that passed away. She had a story about how, when she reported this to her grandmother, the grandmother turned white and almost fainted. That's when I learned about the phrase "the rabbit died".

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Originally Posted by irul&ublo

Ha ha, you and digitaldeath read the same magazines!

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Silly, I don't read it, haven't since HS, I did a Google and it came up but I did figure if anyone was up on wedding etiquette it would be Vogue.

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Originally Posted by KQ

I picked up this set (lid sold separately which I recommend you get at least one) and have found it to be everything I need. I use it for everything from crepes to omelets.

Calphalon® Contemporary Nonstick 10-Inch and 12-Inch Fry Pan Set

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We've got a Calphalon set that didn't hold up to the use. The coating has flaked off.

Cook Illustrated likes the OXO one.

https://www.cooksillustrated.com/equ...stick-skillets

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Originally Posted by shirk

We've got a Calphalon set that didn't hold up to the use. The coating has flaked off.

Cook Illustrated likes the OXO one.

https://www.cooksillustrated.com/equ...stick-skillets

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Well you know I'm always a fan of CI reviews.

Funny about your Calphalon. Mine is going on 8 years and no flaking. Gets used almost every day.

If you have any tea drinkers on your gift list, there is nothing better than a bone china tea set. Elegant to drink from, and if you buy a tea set for one, it's a very personal gift which will make the recipient think of you every time they use it. Making and drinking a proper cup of tea (no tea bags!) provides a 10 minute break in the day which is relaxing and almost meditative. I've given this gift a few times - it's unexpected, and always really appreciated. You can get bone china widely - here's a place in Seattle which also ships....

https://queenmarytea.com/

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Originally Posted by KQ

Well you know I'm always a fan of CI reviews.

Funny about your Calphalon. Mine is going on 8 years and no flaking. Gets used almost every day.

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JHC, those OXO's are cheap. I had Calphalon and switched everything to Le Creuset. I thought the discount wasn't a bad deal:
http://www.lecreuset.com/nonstick-shallow-fry-pan

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Originally Posted by KQ

Yanno.. the gloves might not be too hard since she gave you a shopping location and a price. Does she have some old ones you can look at for ref?

If you don't want to get the gift pack and she has dry hand issues you can go with just the "Make A Difference Rejuvenating hand treatment". It is a bit pricey for hand lotion but it is seriously the bomb - works like nothing else on cracked skin.

No problem about the SA - any charity of your choice is fine. I also like to buy those pre-bagged groceries that some stores have for you to grab and buy for food bank donations and then of course there is Toys for Tots or local giving trees but hey.... Planned Parenthood in Pence's name would work too (ugh... if I hear that man say "we are blessed" one more time.........)

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Origins lotion was the trick! Of course she used about $4 worth before I could suggest that she doesn't need as much of this as she is used to. LOL. Anyway, she was very happy. She has wicked dry hands. And as a potter, very much needs her fingers in working order. The lady deserves the best.

The gloves worked out too in a way. I got the closest thing I could figure out and saved the receipt. She will go get the right ones tomorrow...

Thanks for the slipper suggestions. Didn't end up with Uggs, but found a nice pair from J Crew that she loves. I consider that a win!

Re: Calphilon non-stick. We had a stovetop to oven large piece where the nonstick started to flake after about 4 years of solid use. Took it to Williams Sonoma to see if we could send it in for repair. They ended up warranting it and fixing it for free. No questions asked. Told this is common practice.

We're an All-Clad/Le Cruset/Staub family and this is our only Caphilon but after this we will definitely look to them in the future.

All the non-stick wears after a while regardless of brand.

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Originally Posted by riser3

Origins lotion was the trick! Of course she used about $4 worth before I could suggest that she doesn't need as much of this as she is used to. LOL. Anyway, she was very happy. She has wicked dry hands. And as a potter, very much needs her fingers in working order. The lady deserves the best.

The gloves worked out too in a way. I got the closest thing I could figure out and saved the receipt. She will go get the right ones tomorrow...

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That's awesome - glad the hand lotion worked out! I need to get some more. This cold snowy weather combined with much cooking and cleaning over the holiday has left my hands rather parched. Nothing works like that lotion IMO.

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Originally Posted by Phildo_Baggins

Thanks for the slipper suggestions. Didn't end up with Uggs, but found a nice pair from J Crew that she loves. I consider that a win!

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S'all good - don't have to be Uggs. Lots of great slippers out there to keep her lovely toes warm and toasty!

KQ, here's one you missed: http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee.../#5149535d40cf

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Originally Posted by KQ

That's awesome - glad the hand lotion worked out! I need to get some more. This cold snowy weather combined with much cooking and cleaning over the holiday has left my hands rather parched. Nothing works like that lotion IMO.

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I would have thought you were a bag balm kind of gal.

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Originally Posted by frorider

KQ, here's one you missed: http://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee.../#5149535d40cf

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Yikes!

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Originally Posted by old goat

I would have thought you were a bag balm kind of gal.

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Yanno, I've never like that stuff for my animals or self.

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Originally Posted by KQ

Yikes!



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http://kimanami.com/things-i-lift-with-my-vagina/

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Originally Posted by irul&ublo

http://kimanami.com/things-i-lift-with-my-vagina/

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dbl yikes! Not even clicking on that.

You should, no nasty pics and it's pretty funny

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Originally Posted by irul&ublo

You should, no nasty pics and it's pretty funny

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Uhhh huh.....

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You can trust me. It's interesting comment on today but nothing new. Kind of like when you could send $5.00 + S&H to get the "Secret to Lager, Firmer Breasts" and get a pamphlet showing how to press your palms together. Lady has a nice shtick. Rated PG

Paging KQ Claus.....Mother's Day gift ideas please.

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Originally Posted by wooley12

You can trust me. It's interesting comment on today but nothing new. Kind of like when you could send $5.00 + S&H to get the "Secret to Lager, Firmer Breasts" and get a pamphlet showing how to press your palms together. Lady has a nice shtick. Rated PG

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Lager Breast? Now that sounds like something you guys could really go for!

I think most people these days are into IPA breasts.

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Originally Posted by AK47bp

Paging KQ Claus.....Mother's Day gift ideas please.

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Ugh.. Mother's Day. That day when Mom/wife says "oh don't worry about me.... your love is enough" but all the commercials on TV tell you if you don't go over the top to show your love and appreciation you're a toad stool.

My Mom lives in a retirement community so my default has become buying and planting flowers in the containers on her deck and a nice dinner out with chocolates from our wonderful chocolate store Brights (voted #1 chocolate store in Washington!).

I'm not a Mom but if I had to choose a gift for myself I think the best gift would be time spent with my family that did not involve me doing any cooking, cleaning or planning. In other words - a day off from all those everyday things a Mom and wife does everyday and a little show of appreciation, recognition and love for the same.

If you have young children it also seems like Mom would love some sort of hand-made craft that says "Love you Mom" - something simple from the heart. Finger paints, macaroni art etc. I think there are places now you can take your kid to that provide the means to do some cool crafty stuff.

If you're an old married couple with grown kids maybe she'd like to feel young and carefree again which brings us back to a night on the town or a day/weekend at the beach with a picnic, an easy hike in the woods, a nice scenic drive somewhere with stops along the way for wine tasting, antiquing etc. etc. Remember - this is about her so the more you do what she wants regardless of what you want is a major gift.

Mother's day to me has always seemed to be more about showing love through appreciation rather than gift giving (i.e. Christmas).

That all said if a gift is to be given I would go with something that is for her and her only like jewelry if she likes it, perfume, accessories etc. Something feminine.

Also - I think having flowers delivered is always nice or maybe a tree or shrub that can commemorate the day for years to come.

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Originally Posted by KQ

Ugh.. Mother's Day. That day when Mom/wife says "oh don't worry about me.... your love is enough" but all the commercials on TV tell you if you don't go over the top to show your love and appreciation you're a toad stool.

My Mom lives in a retirement community so my default has become buying and planting flowers in the containers on her deck and a nice dinner out with chocolates from our wonderful chocolate store Brights (voted #1 chocolate store in Washington!).

I'm not a Mom but if I had to choose a gift for myself I think the best gift would be time spent with my family that did not involve me doing any cooking, cleaning or planning. In other words - a day off from all those everyday things a Mom and wife does everyday and a little show of appreciation, recognition and love for the same.

If you have young children it also seems like Mom would love some sort of hand-made craft that says "Love you Mom" - something simple from the heart. Finger paints, macaroni art etc. I think there are places now you can take your kid to that provide the means to do some cool crafty stuff.

If you're an old married couple with grown kids maybe she'd like to feel young and carefree again which brings us back to a night on the town or a day/weekend at the beach with a picnic, an easy hike in the woods, a nice scenic drive somewhere with stops along the way for wine tasting, antiquing etc. etc. Remember - this is about her so the more you do what she wants regardless of what you want is a major gift.

Mother's day to me has always seemed to be more about showing love through appreciation rather than gift giving (i.e. Christmas).

That all said if a gift is to be given I would go with something that is for her and her only like jewelry if she likes it, perfume, accessories etc. Something feminine.

Also - I think having flowers delivered is always nice or maybe a tree or shrub that can commemorate the day for years to come.

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Got it.

Flowers being ordered, some craft from the kiddo saying "I Love You" and I'll take her out to dinner. And to kick I'll plant her an herb garden and give her the best 6 minutes of her evening.

I just ordered a massage table for my wife's mother's day present.

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Originally Posted by Huck_Schmuck

I just ordered a massage table for my wife's mother's day present.

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also a potential gift for you too??

Thanks for that KQ

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Originally Posted by AK47bp

Got it.

Flowers being ordered, some craft from the kiddo saying "I Love You" and I'll take her out to dinner. And to kick I'll plant her an herb garden and give her the best 6 minutes of her evening.

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It's Mothers Day give her 15 or even 20 minutes....

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It's Mothers Day give her 15 or even 20 minutes....

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Last time I did that she became a mother.........full circle I guess.

Why are we pestering KQ for Mothers' Day? This is the KQ Claus thread. Santa only comes once a year. ...And even then, it's down a chimney... ;)

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Originally Posted by RShea

It's Mothers Day give her 15 or even 20 minutes....

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Her best 15 minutes of the night was eating the dinner, he shouldn't compete.

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Originally Posted by Huck_Schmuck

I just ordered a massage table for my wife's mother's day present.

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So my wife sent me a link to a jacket she wanted.When it got delivered I put the package on the hall table. When she saw the package whe was upset because I "ruined the surprise".

Should I :

(A) Return the jacket and order the same thing again

(B) Return the jacket and get her the new broom we need

(C) Tell her she is not my mother, return the jacket and use the credit to get something for me.

If it helps, I got her a shovel last year and she hurt her back.

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Originally Posted by wooley12

So my wife sent me a link to a jacket she wanted.When it got delivered I put the package on the hall table. When she saw the package whe was upset because I "ruined the surprise".

Should I :

(A) Return the jacket and order the same thing again

(B) Return the jacket and get her the new broom we need

(C) Tell her she is not my mother, return the jacket and use the credit to get something for me.

If it helps, I got her a shovel last year and she hurt her back.

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B. With a note attached "Feel Free to Ride"

Typical male response. That's what I thought too. Paging KQ

i would say you're too old to make that mistake. : )

If your're married long enoug, sometimes you can make a mistake asking if they want more coffee. IME

i mean leaving it on the table and ruining the surprise

She sent me the LL Bean link with the exact jacket and told me the color and size. What's the surprise? OTOH, It hasn't been mentioned since it arrived two weeks ago so perhaps she forgot all about it by now. At our age it's possible.