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Let us know if the wine is still good, Ludmilla...
I know nothing about wine but I have heard that some age well and some don't.
I hope yours tastes great.:yahoo:
All three bottles went down the kitchen sink. The wine was foul. :sick:
Happy Mother’s day to all mums.

Had a barbecue yesterday with all the little ones at my sister‘s yesterday. A lot of cake, salads and barbecue sauce to be prepared.
Too many toddlers with chocolate fingers. But my mum was happy. :smile:

Today had a bit of drama going on because had to stay in bed until breakfast was ready (at 11) - warning sign threatened me to stay in bed. Little one hadn‘t made anything in kindergarden (has a new teacher) - so tears at that end.
In the afternoon went to the pool for the first time this year. It was a bit chilly but little one managed to swim a full length without swimming aids.

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Took out my favorite every day bag. It‘s a Bree - cost per wear is about 20 cents by now.
Love your bag!
Sounds like you had a fun Mother's Day! (They do not make presents anymore at the kindergarten?! This is a shame! We had to do cards and such stuff.)
And yay on your youngest one swimming!

We will hope the wine aged well.
Same as did you. :yw:

I was sweeter at age 16. Never swearing at traffic or threatening uppity home appliances with tools.:angel:
Tragic.

Thanks. :heart:
I guess color is teal?
Is shimano cycling jersey--baggy clothes over lycra stuff, riding in city. Sweet, sweet air flow:broom:

I am Clumsiness Queen. Thankful to little collonil gods of handbag leather protection.;)
I really hope I aged better than that wine. :shocked:
Project o' the day:
Convert annoying nike dri-weave pants into shorts. For evening bike ride with peeps.
With minimal effort & no sewing skills.

Steps:
1) gather tape measure, straight ruler, chalk, scissors, cigarette lighter, fave shorts
2) measure length of fave shorts, mark line with chalk on pants & cut away nike legs
3) use lighter flame to seal cut edges of polyester/spandex fabric, to prevent fraying
4) hooray, air flow & less floaty fabric slithering into chain ring
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Overall: some uneven scorching along edges (where fabric caught fire & I extinguished with finger pinches), job done in <20 minutes, thumb is scorched also.

Will wear & see how goes.:biggrin:
Well done!
Hope fingers arw ok again.
Hello ladies!:smile:
Well, well... 10 degrees this morning ...And it's still raining..:panic:
Lots of people are wearing those trendy light weight down jackets ( why on earth didn't I buy one?:confused1:) but I saw an old gentleman in a white T-shirt and shorts..:shocked:
Clothes shops are empty. Everyone is in a bad mood.
Going to make myself a cup of tea and have a few biscuits..:sad:
Good grief! Poor you.
Sending warm thoughts to you.
 
You can try a flat iron with a dish towel in between the fabric and the iron. Can seal edges too with fewer chances involving the local fire department.
Brilliant idea!
But I do not iron clothes, either.:blush:
Well, I did. Once. Then was asked never to do it again.
In general, my clothes live in utter fear & die young.:blush::blush:
Lots of people are wearing those trendy light weight down jackets ( why on earth didn't I buy one?:confused1:
Bought icebreaker vest in NZ.
I live in it, in tricky cold/damp weather.
https://forum.purseblog.com/attachments/h-dogon-gripfast-icebreaker-wool-jpg.3578332/
Going to make myself a cup of tea and have a few biscuits..:sad:
This heals almost everything.:tup:
I brought my bright pink umbrella to brighten things up if the sky opens.
I am loving cheery pinks, too.
But fail to carry a brolly most days.
I really hope I aged better than that wine. :shocked:
Wow. It vinegared? Was it homemade?
You are honey, not vinegar, my friend.:hbeat:
Whereas I am battery acid.:mad::giggle:
Well done!
Hope fingers arw ok again.
I heal quickly. Which, given my foolish choices, is good.:coolio:
 
Brilliant idea!
But I do not iron clothes, either.:blush:
Well, I did. Once. Then was asked never to do it again.
In general, my clothes live in utter fear & die young.:blush::blush:

Bought icebreaker vest in NZ.
I live in it, in tricky cold/damp weather.
https://forum.purseblog.com/attachments/h-dogon-gripfast-icebreaker-wool-jpg.3578332/

This heals almost everything.:tup:

I am loving cheery pinks, too.
But fail to carry a brolly most days.

Wow. It vinegared? Was it homemade?
You are honey, not vinegar, my friend.:hbeat:
Whereas I am battery acid.:mad::giggle:

I heal quickly. Which, given my foolish choices, is good.:coolio:
Nope, wine was nor homemade. Most wines (esp. those you get at supermarkets etc. are meant to be consumed within a short time span (about 5 years). The wines that do age well (or are said to do so) are the really expensive ones.

Hehe. Not sure, if I am honey. :D
Result--Nike dri-fit pants modification:
Fabric still epic fail for cycling.:hrmm: But will be okay as kick-around house shorts.
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My scorched alteration, to grey cloth, looked MUCH better after dark.;)
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Wearing my clear lenses, in smith glasses. And fashion-awesome reflective vest--Beyonce will crave one for red carpets, I know it.:lol:
Yes! She will be full of envy. :D
 
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All three bottles went down the kitchen sink. The wine was foul. :sick:

Love your bag!
Sounds like you had a fun Mother's Day! (They do not make presents anymore at the kindergarten?! This is a shame! We had to do cards and such stuff.)
And yay on your youngest one swimming!


I really hope I aged better than that wine. :shocked:

Well done!
Hope fingers arw ok again.

Good grief! Poor you.
Sending warm thoughts to you.
Sorry about the wine...:sad:
Talking about age I am sure we and our bags are doing a lot better...;):love:
 
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Good morning ladies!
I am back from the wilds of Louisiana. Youngest DD all safe and sound. Oldest DD managed to keep cats fed and NOT burn down house. All is well.
Tons of laundry to do this week and lots of boxes to find a place for.
Bought no handbags which has NEVER happened before.
Will try to make up for that today. Lol.
 
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