Thanks for the answers so far. She claims it has been happening for a few years with both kinds of Crisco FWIW

The Recipe:

for 9in pan (double for two layers)

1.5 cups Flour sifted
1 1/3 cups Sugar
1/4 ts Baking Powder
1 1/4 ts Baking Soda
3/4 ts Salt
1/2 cup Cocoa

Sift above ingredients... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 7:00 AM on April 8, 2008

I tried that first...It claims there were no changes to the computer. Why would everything be sent to the Recycle Bin?
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 7:28 AM on January 11, 2008

Stage Left /Right
Oscar's
The Screening Room
Director's Cup
Reel Good Eats
Selected Shorts
Sneak Previews
Scene One
The Cutting Room
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 2:43 PM on December 17, 2007

Lincoln ME -> Stinking Lincoln

Due to a pulp mill.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 9:05 AM on December 17, 2007

I get mold on the north side of my vinyl sided house due to it being very close to some trees, and lack of sunlight. All I do is wash it with a soapy stiff brush, and rinse it with a garden hose. I would avoid using a power washer with vinyl siding. If you hit a seam at the wrong angle, you can tear it off the house, or get water inside, which creates aditional problems. Good old fashioned 'Elbow grease" is the best method, IMHO.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 7:34 AM on December 17, 2007

To clarify: I do own a commercial power washer, and I have used it on a ladder to take the fuzz off cedar shingles. Besides the 'kick" most of those rentals leak in one form or another. Add the sprayback to that, and it can become treacherous ...especially if you are uncomfortable on a ladder. I still maintain that you use a brush and water, or hire a pro to do it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 7:54 AM on December 17, 2007

Thanks kellyblah, but I can't seem to get beyond selecting which start-up mode to use. Once I select a mode. I see a screen full of entries (most of which have partition in the title) before it returns to the bluescreen. Admittedly, I'm not much of a techie, but I have a distraught artist wife who has files scattered all over the place, and i was hoping to be a hero :)
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 9:44 AM on November 25, 2007

I only get 4 options
Safe Mode
Safe Mode with Command Prompt
Last known good Config
Normal
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 10:06 AM on November 25, 2007

OK tracert...I changed it and it appears to starting up...I hope I haven't bitten off more that I can chew !
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 10:35 AM on November 25, 2007

Do I want to install or repair?
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 10:36 AM on November 25, 2007

well. I bit early and did the CHKDSK /R prompt... 60% so far should I stop it and do the fixboot ?
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 10:59 AM on November 25, 2007

It Lives !!!!!

Thank you all ! There is a big smile on my sweetheart's face. She had tons of info/ data/ images on a large mural project on this thing...I am Super lobstah.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 12:02 PM on November 25, 2007

My wife has done a number of reproductions over the years. She generally gets 2-8 K depending on the size, medium, etc., but presently she is tied-up with a huge mural for the Maine Dept of Labor. Perhaps an art student, or recent grad, could use some extra cash.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 5:54 AM on September 26, 2007

Was he tested for drugs at the hospital ? I knew a guy in Texas who was fired for drug use (pot) after a minor auto accident that was in no way related to the drug use. He smoked regularly, but not on the job. Because of the accident, the insurance co. asked for a piss test, which he failed.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 7:47 PM on May 2, 2007

That's a huge job, man. You're going to need some serious equipment to do that in a timely manner. I can give you a couple of names & numbers, if you want to drop me an email. One of them is the guy who mows the field at the Taco Party house. He is a great guy, honest to a fault. I'm sure he would give you an estimate. I'd be glad to come take a look at it myself... to see what you are up against.

lobstah1 at gmail.com
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 6:44 AM on April 27, 2007

I never knew that video existed...haunting.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 6:57 AM on April 22, 2007

Am I missing something ? What if they sold the place to a stranger? They are buying a new place....THAT is the inheritance. Your brother gets a deal, and maybe in the will, you will get a bigger portion on the Florida house.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 2:31 PM on April 6, 2007

Where do you live ? There must be some sort of Plumbing Code. Beng a Co-op shouldn't matter, codes are usually City/ County/State. That being said, the plumbing would have to be tied-in to existing plumbing, which isn't usually a big deal. They need to insure that the walls will support whatever they put in place.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 8:34 AM on April 6, 2007

Hey, you missed that rust stain ! ;P
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 6:29 PM on March 31, 2007

Basically, it's financial advantage, as you are eliminating the middle man. That has to be balanced against the time and cost of doing your own marketing, showing, and paperwork. I'm not sure what state you live in, but you should get in touch with the state Real Estate Commission for details. Some states require that you work as a sales agent, then as an associate broker, for a length of time before you can operate as a broker.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 4:44 AM on March 23, 2007

septic field ? Dogs love em !
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 10:38 AM on March 20, 2007

Didn't Pink Floyd start in 65 or 66 ? ...too lazy to check.
Also there was a band called Strawberry Alarm Clock ( Incense and Peppermints) around that same time frame.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 1:33 PM on March 18, 2007

I thought of another...Quicksilver Messanger Service 1965
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 1:39 PM on March 18, 2007

National Geographic Maps on CD
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 3:14 PM on March 8, 2007

Oops...that's what I get for not reading the whole question. Still, the NG Maps are really cool.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 3:18 PM on March 8, 2007

night auditor ?
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 3:03 PM on March 8, 2007

Outside the box, huh? Well, when we wanted a built-in bookcase in our tiny study, I took the sheetrock off the wall, placed some paneling between the studs,and attached the shelves. we were lucky that the studs were 6 inches, so 8in shevles only stuck out 2 inches. Your wall might only has 2x4 walls, but it still can be done on a smaller scale. It can be reversed fairly easily too, a 4x8 sheet of sheetrock is less than $20. Some tape, a little mud, some paint, and a weekend will make it... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 5:25 AM on March 5, 2007

I'd call a SEARS catalog store and see if they have one in stock. Then stop by and tell the salesman you want to make sure it will fit...they might even let you peek inside the manual. If it works, then it's one-stop shopping.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 9:03 AM on March 4, 2007

I second what ROU_Xenophobe said.
They can work, but not with all dogs., and dogs willing to take the zap to chase something, are not always willing to take it when returning home. I had a neighbor who lost a dog to an akita, who just came into their yard and stalked it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 12:23 PM on March 2, 2007

I'd try calling a landscaper, they might know someone who is looking for some. Depending on the size, it might be expensive to remove them, and they might have an idea of the cost and possible value.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 10:11 AM on February 26, 2007

That's a complicated set of rules they have there. When I was in the service, most courses allowed civilian play, but in this day and age YMMV. It looks like you might need an invite, but I would contact them and ask what the rules are.

Why not try to e mail the Pro Shop for policy clarification ?
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 8:14 AM on February 25, 2007

Is there any construction going on nearby your place? You might try to get someone to add your needs to a site delivery. Maybe you could offer them a pint or two for the effort.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 12:46 PM on February 24, 2007

Aspen
30 W 22nd.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 1:49 PM on February 19, 2007

BioBalls
Soilant Green
BotanyBalls
Florapods
Rx Earth
Throw and Sow
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 4:11 PM on February 17, 2007

Craigslist ?
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 5:53 AM on February 17, 2007

I think mr _roberto nailed it. I just called my SIL ( I'm the BIL btw..The website in my profile is my wife's), and she told me she was steered towards this choice by comments like " This is what most people select". I should have taken a bigger role in this thing, but I was 2000 miles away. It sucks, but it is what it is. Piss poor way to do business IMHO.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 5:30 PM on February 2, 2007

Well mr_roboto ( sorry I spelled it wrong before) , Maybe Nancy has it wrong...there were four sisters and one brother there, distraught over their mother's death, and doing the best they could. I'm not sure how much profit they would make over an upsell, but there certainly is not much incentive to use care with a policy like that. It shouldn't even be an option...$.60 per lb?...ridiculous !!
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 5:50 PM on February 2, 2007

I admit I'm stuck...I've accepted that my SIL went the cheap route to save me money. I didn't even want the thing anyway, I was going to donate it to a local charity. I still think that for a move that cost me 12K ( I didn't set it up, but I paid), I expect some competence. When the driver arrived, the first thing he says is " The guy in PA. dropped this tv off the loading dock." I fully understand that accidents happen, but dropping stuff should fall under another category. I should... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 7:27 AM on February 3, 2007

Space was a nice read. It's a historical novel, but Michener did a lot of research.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 6:56 PM on February 1, 2007

It does resemble a strange gavel... Masons ?
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 3:43 AM on January 31, 2007

GroupNotions
CrowdedThought
InterThinker (s)
ThoughtCoop
DotThoughts

all available per Go Daddy
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 4:17 PM on January 29, 2007

The Flagler Museum is kinda cool. Also The Society of the Four Arts is nice. There is a great bike path where you can pass both of those places on your ride too. Check out Worth Avenue for clubs.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 2:06 PM on January 29, 2007

We always use Naval Jelly to remove rust from the runners.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 6:45 AM on January 29, 2007

Cranberry Muffins, or Cranberry Bread...not officially dessert, but yummy !
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 4:20 PM on January 25, 2007

Mine is 9 years old, and has been jumping, standing, romping with two larger dogs, and performing dangerous feats since he was a pup. He seems to have a 6th sense about his capabilities and limitations. Like biscotti said, keeping them fit and trim is more important.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 6:07 AM on January 25, 2007

Moot Points
No Contestants
The Objections
Reasonable Doubts
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 7:11 AM on January 24, 2007

Well Hung Jury
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 8:15 AM on January 24, 2007

last one:
Three Strike Lawyers
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 8:23 AM on January 24, 2007

We had an engineering firm do ours ( Maine). It was more expensive than a run of the mill inspector ( I think it was $800 vs. $350), but paid for itself many times over. I second the "don't ask the realtor" theme. You want that person to report to you, and only you. I was even able to accompany the inspector when he was at the property, and quizzed him the whole time I was there. YMMV.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 4:04 PM on January 17, 2007

Just to elaborate a bit on my experience using an engineer: We made an offer on a 150 year old farmhouse pending inspection. The engineer found a problem with the foundation that probably would have slipped by someone less trained. I asked him what needed to be done, got an estimate, and reduced my offer by that estimate plus 20%. I saved 29.2K with an $800 investment.
posted to Ask Metafilter by lobstah at 4:37 PM on January 17, 2007