I like to think that my weekend was pretty good and I was able to get a fair amount done despite all the evening storms. But let's check.
Made my first NY cheese cake with an Independence Day theme. At least that was what I set out to do: the colors turned out to be the 4th of July colors of those chosen by an 6 year old girl! Only planned to make half of the cake but added too much heavy cream. The result was a mousy cream cheese cake that eventually deflated. The taste was good, despite look. ...According to the recipe, the cracks in the cheese cake are a result of over mixing. Glad it is just me eating!
Plus
U.S. Federal census records were free on Ancestry.com and I found some new lines of evidence as a result.
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Purchased awesome retro Butterick patterns during a JoAnn's sale (5 for $7...equating to more dresses) AND got a craft size package of cotton batting for only $5. This means I can start making the circle quilts with all the quilting fabric I have stockpiled.
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My serge protector strip of 14 years finally gave out last night. Nothing plugged in was damaged but the loss still sucks. Yes, the switch is what blew off/out last night, just as I went to turn off the strip.
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Then this morning, two of my ordered item using SwagBucks.com-awarded Amazon dollars arrived. A dough hook for my KitchenAid mixer to replace the one damaged by the dishwasher and the new Outlander book, despite the fact that I am just starting book 5 in the series now. At least my Mom can enjoy this before the TV adaptation series starts.
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And finally, one of the books I ordered through Paperbackswap.com arrived in great condition with the companion CD (ROM?) unused. The book: Getting to Know ArcObjects, for ArcGIS mapping software.
Plus
Not bad considering how much pepsi I have had over the past weekend. ...Minus!
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| New Mexico monsoon at twilight, looking south from my patio. |
Made my first NY cheese cake with an Independence Day theme. At least that was what I set out to do: the colors turned out to be the 4th of July colors of those chosen by an 6 year old girl! Only planned to make half of the cake but added too much heavy cream. The result was a mousy cream cheese cake that eventually deflated. The taste was good, despite look. ...According to the recipe, the cracks in the cheese cake are a result of over mixing. Glad it is just me eating!
Plus
U.S. Federal census records were free on Ancestry.com and I found some new lines of evidence as a result.
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...But had no time to finish reading The Story of French.
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Got a free RedBox rental via email.
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Made practice rhinestone necklace from Jo-Ann free pattern.
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....But ran out of crimping beads before completing desired necklace.
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...Although, I did make two other necklaces made using jewelry pieces that I have had for about 6 years now.
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Plus
Purchased awesome retro Butterick patterns during a JoAnn's sale (5 for $7...equating to more dresses) AND got a craft size package of cotton batting for only $5. This means I can start making the circle quilts with all the quilting fabric I have stockpiled.
Plus
My serge protector strip of 14 years finally gave out last night. Nothing plugged in was damaged but the loss still sucks. Yes, the switch is what blew off/out last night, just as I went to turn off the strip.
Minus
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Then this morning, two of my ordered item using SwagBucks.com-awarded Amazon dollars arrived. A dough hook for my KitchenAid mixer to replace the one damaged by the dishwasher and the new Outlander book, despite the fact that I am just starting book 5 in the series now. At least my Mom can enjoy this before the TV adaptation series starts.
Plus
And finally, one of the books I ordered through Paperbackswap.com arrived in great condition with the companion CD (ROM?) unused. The book: Getting to Know ArcObjects, for ArcGIS mapping software.
Plus
Grand Total
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3 7
Not bad considering how much pepsi I have had over the past weekend. ...Minus!
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