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Old 06-02-2008, 02:54 PM   #1
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Tip of the Day

When cutting copper pipe, don't bother with a hacksaw. Pipe cutters are cheap and do a better job.

-- Learned the hard way this weekend.
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Old 06-02-2008, 03:24 PM   #2
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don't let your meat loaf
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Old 06-02-2008, 03:47 PM   #3
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Plus, mini-cutters can squeeze into tight places, like inside walls.
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Old 06-02-2008, 04:47 PM   #4
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When cutting copper pipe, don't bother with a hacksaw. Pipe cutters are cheap and do a better job.

-- Learned the hard way this weekend.
-- while stripping foreclosed properties.

j/k
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Old 06-02-2008, 09:17 PM   #5
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Don't do business in New York State.
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Old 06-02-2008, 10:02 PM   #6
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Here's another - prompted by Monster's post in Foods.

There's lots of ways to keep from introducing lumps into sauces and such. But if you're like me, you will get lumps from time to time.

In this case, the whisk is your friend. Every cook should have a whisk on hand if only for this purpose.
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Old 06-03-2008, 12:57 AM   #7
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When a new parent whips out a photo of their kid, do not say -

"Hey look! A monkey riding a tricycle!"
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Old 06-03-2008, 01:33 AM   #8
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Here's another - prompted by Monster's post in Foods.
actually, i have to confess that's really beest's tip. ........not the pictures, but the whisk thang. I'm hyperactive and have no problem stirring lots, so no lumps most days. He's more casual and his cooking is better but occasionally he needs to whip it up.. If I ever do get a little lumpy, I usually call him in to whisk the sauce
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Old 06-03-2008, 02:01 AM   #9
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i want to look away but its just so...detailed...
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Old 06-03-2008, 09:14 AM   #10
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Monster, was that really necessary? Now I'll have to avoid this thread while at work.
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Old 06-03-2008, 10:22 AM   #11
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Hmm sorry, that is a little garish. I know mods won't usually delete stuff past the editorial deadline, but I'll plea for clemency.
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Old 06-03-2008, 10:29 AM   #12
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thanks UT.
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Old 06-03-2008, 10:40 AM   #13
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When a new parent whips out a photo of their kid, do not say -

"Hey look! A monkey riding a tricycle!"
Corollary: Do not ask a woman "When's the baby due?" unless you are 100% certain she's pregnant.
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Old 06-03-2008, 12:59 PM   #14
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On the other hand, if you wait until the 8th month to timidly mention it, you risk offending her because you imply that you thought she might just have been getting hugely disproportionately fat without the excuse of a baby.
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Old 06-03-2008, 01:15 PM   #15
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Corollary: Do not ask a woman "When's the baby due?" unless you are 100% certain she's pregnant.
I have made that mistake with a person I really respected and admired. I don't think she ever forgave me for that mistake.
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