Charm bracelet charm bracelet charm bracelet - there will be a million different occasions to add to it as she gets older.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 6:33 PM on July 31, 2008

That chicken is bad *ass*!
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 7:43 PM on July 29, 2008

Pin or toothpick to peck away at the center of the knot - I've used this method lots on fine, delicate chains and it works every time.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 6:53 PM on July 28, 2008

I read recently that Mega Bus is also doing a DC/NY route.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 7:56 PM on July 22, 2008

Yes, a mattress pad, but I use it specifically because we have a big, thick feather mattress on top of our regular mattress, and the pad helps to keep it from shifting.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 5:10 PM on July 22, 2008

Yes, with a TIN, as mentioned above. You and your transactions will be subject to a slightly higher level of scrutiny due to Patriot Act, but as long as your name isn't on an OFAC list and you don't live in a country where a US Bank will not/can not do business, it shouldnt' be a problem.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 4:36 AM on July 21, 2008

It is possible - I have done it myself (Maryland) - it will be an out-of-pocket expense, most likely (mine was @ $1300).
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 6:34 PM on July 18, 2008

Justinian - yes. I had to sign a LOT of forms.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 4:40 AM on July 19, 2008

A close friend described it to me as "drowning in the air", and I got her meaning right away.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 6:37 PM on July 18, 2008 marked best answer

I use these to store paper, but other people use them for display.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 5:15 AM on June 23, 2008

I can relate somewhat to your situation - I live where I live because of my son (who lives with me). His dad and I made a promise to him when we split up that we would make it as easy as possible for him to spend time with both of us. I made certain to move to a home that was in his same school district when we moved out, and later when I remarried, my current husband made the same commitment to him - we're staying put until Son is finished with high school (another 3 years).... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 6:32 PM on June 22, 2008

Maybe a little bit bright compared to what you've linked to above, but I like Erin Condren's things - they make me smile.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 4:08 PM on June 18, 2008

Buy one of these. Microplane foot file - basically a foot zester, but they work like a dream. QVC carries a popular model.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 9:05 PM on June 13, 2008

OMG, if Orisinal is the site that had that game where you had to catch the little baby chicks as they fell from the sky, NOT RELAXING!
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 3:17 PM on June 10, 2008

While it's true that Reg CC is the regulation that sets the rules for the maximum amount of time that a bank can take to clear your checks, banks are able to and do set their own time frames to operate within that reg. Many banks set shorter float schedules as a competitive measure, which is admittedly most effective when competing for commercial business, but can also apply to consumers as mentioned above. I believe we're currently on a "0,1,2" float schedule, which means... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 4:54 AM on June 7, 2008

This weekend is the Frederick Festival of the Arts, which means despite any forecast to the contrary, it will rain. The first Saturday of every month, well, there's First Saturday - shops stay open late, activities and music are planned in the street, there's a "theme" - see more info here. The Mudd Puddle is a cool little coffee shop - there was an article in last Sunday's paper about some zinesters that are starting up a library there, so that's cool. Isabella's is very good, as... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 3:49 AM on June 5, 2008

And Lucky Corner Vietnamese on Market Street @ 7th okbye
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 3:51 AM on June 5, 2008

If you're in Chevy Chase Bank's footprint, you may have PNC nearby as well. They have an ATM fee-free account or accounts, but may require minimum balances.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 3:35 AM on June 2, 2008

We have one that's been in place for @ 4 years, and we pull the faucet out VERY regularly to fill pots and stuff. It's a fairly cheap model from Lowe's and we've never had a speck of trouble with it.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 11:48 AM on April 22, 2008

The constellation that represents his astrological sign?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 5:43 AM on April 22, 2008

Faust
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 5:22 AM on April 20, 2008

See, you can so dress yourself! I like the dress, too, and think it would be lovely with a pretty pendant around your neck, or skip that and do great earrings. A really fabulous bit of silver jewelry and a wrap (color would be great) are really all you need with that combo.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 6:17 PM on April 15, 2008

Sorry - got caught up in manymany hockey games last night. Home OS is XP, I'm taking beginners steps in Photoshop (babe in the woods-type stuff), and I have no idea what a paper profile is so I'll go look that up now.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 4:08 AM on April 14, 2008

Ok, I read a really interesting thread on the Macworld forums (but again, I'm XP PC) and a referenced thread about Aperture and double CMM. I think with my limited experience that, generally speaking, canned paper profiles would be ok to start, but that I would probably eventually run into a frustrating situation that would make me want to learn more.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 4:23 AM on April 14, 2008

I take my weddin ring and engagement ring off because otherwise I would scratch myself with them while I'm asleep. I don't wear *any* jewelry to bed, actually.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 2:13 PM on March 23, 2008

It isn't the cheapest option, but if you're anything at all like me and the *slightest* mis-cut of a larger sheet of paper drives you mad, you should look at pre-scored card stock from someplace like Paper Source. I've run many many sizes through an HP deskjet printer and have always been happy with the results (my own wedding invitations included, though they were not foldover cards).... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 6:42 AM on March 23, 2008

For some reason, the dual interests of "time" and "images" makes me think "bad ass telescope". Do you have somewhere you can use one?
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 5:44 AM on March 18, 2008

It could be a skiptracer - see here. Some collection agencies have their own skiptracing departments, some firms do nothing but skiptracing on bundles of debt that have been or are being sold.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 7:53 PM on March 17, 2008

May 2, then you could be a Taurus like me and we could be confident, earthy, hedonistic birthday twins who celebrate for the entire month of May and refer to it as our Birthday Season. Plus the lilacs are blooming.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 4:54 AM on February 23, 2008

We park at the Hamilton stop near Trenton all the time, then take the NJ Transit train to NY Penn Station. Parking is relatively cheap and train tickets are @20 each round trip. We've never had any problems leaving the car.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 2:40 PM on February 22, 2008

I'm like mediareport in that I notice other people's jewelry and compliment it. I may or may not be like mediareport in other ways.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 11:08 AM on February 22, 2008

Data point - at my workplace, you would get both.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 4:46 PM on February 19, 2008

The moon, the vapor trails left by airplanes, little kids, and everybody's jewelry.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 3:22 PM on February 12, 2008

Frederick resident here - Naberius has a good take on the situation. North to Gettysburg by 30 minutes from here is probably still outside your price range. You might look around Charles Town, WV. I can be in the middle of town there in 25 minutes from where I live (a little west of Frederick-proper, but still inside the city limit), and you will probably find rentals in your price range, possibly a small townhouse to buy. You'd have about an hour to Gaithersburg. I commute from here to... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 4:21 PM on January 28, 2008

My son has the first one you linked - he keeps it at his dad's house for practice, since his dad lives in a townhouse with neighbors on each side. He's used it both on the third floor in a small bedroom, and in the (underground) first floor. It sounds a little louder than playing an electronic kit, but they've asked the neighbors and no one has ever heard anything. He (my son) says that the adjustable placement is good, as is the "feel".
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 3:46 AM on January 15, 2008

We crossed via bus and took the "tunel" to Galeta Tower - we were told most folks took the tunel up and walked down. When we left the tower and sort of followed the walking crowds, we turned right where EVERYONE else headed left, and walked down this winding, steep street that was lousy with music shops. I hate to be so vague, but I don't remember what the street was called - maybe someone else can help with that part - the steep downhill street took us to the return bus stop at the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 3:28 AM on January 10, 2008

From TripAdvisor (and sorry, I spelled Galata wrong):

Tunel Quarter is also visited frequently by the ones who are interested in music. The street, Galip Dede, going down to Galata Tower from Tunel is filled with shops selling music instruments and other stuff.

Google "musical instruments" or "music shops" turkey "galata tower" and you will find tons more information.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 3:39 AM on January 10, 2008

There's this absolutely disgusting (in a good, artery-clogging) warm sausage dip thing. You don't make it in a crock pot, but you serve it in one. Brown a pound of spicy breakfast sausage in a skillet, drain off the fat, then melt in two of those square packages of cream cheese and a can of spicy Rotel. Transfer to a crock pot to keep it warm for serving. Someone served it at a open house - crackers and (god help me) Fritos scoops to eat it with. Oi.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 5:45 PM on December 6, 2007

Captain Jack running out of The Hub at the end of S1 Torchwood flows into the last three-story arc of Doctor Who S3. He's in all three of those episodes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 5:38 PM on December 5, 2007

I second UbuRovias - the Bee and Flower sandalwood soap is the best - it's the only soap that my husband uses. We buy it by the box at asian grocers.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 3:43 AM on December 5, 2007

...MeMail me, and I'll send you a bar.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 3:44 AM on December 5, 2007

Add some Tuaca to lemony herbal tea. Add some peppermint schnapps or peppermint vodka to hot chocolate. Add some Wild Turkey liqueur to regular tea. Add some Buttershots to hot apple cider.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 5:24 PM on November 29, 2007

Domino, Blueprint and Dwell.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 4:01 PM on November 29, 2007

I wash things like this inside out, hang to dry, then toss them into the last 5 minutes or so of a dryer load to take the wrinkles and "stiffness" out of the fabric.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 4:00 PM on November 29, 2007

Agreed that the price will be a challenge for electronic models. Sometimes you'll find an unboxed/floor model at Guitar Center for 500ish. FWIW, this is exactly how I started looking at drums for my son 3 years ago (he's now 14). I chose instead to buy the Ludwig sort of "starter set" from Musician's Friend at Christmas time for @350, which included crash and hi-hat cymbals. I understand the desire for silence, believe me, but since we don't share walls with anyone, and we've got... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 4:27 AM on November 27, 2007

I was jumping in here to say Philosophy's Pure Grace, and I see that sanitycheck has it covered. Big department stores carry it here, as does Sephora and QVC. Here's QVC UK. Just notice that they call it "Philosopy Grace" - I had to zoom in on the bottle to see "Pure Grace" - there are two others (Amazing Grace and...the other one...Baby Grace?) that are different.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 4:49 AM on November 23, 2007 marked best answer

I'm guessing the paper/paint/pencils/crayons are far from archival, so if you scan it, you'll have it forever. Scan it, then use it for computer wallpaper, print it on photo paper and frame it, print it on those iron-on transfer dealies that you can run through an inkjet and make your own t-shirts or pillow cases, upload it to Zazzle and do any number of things.
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 5:05 PM on November 15, 2007 marked best answer

Remote deposit capture (RDC) is a service mostly sold to the business/corporate markets. There is typically a monthly service charge, a per-item fee, and a scanner purchase. I'm fairly certain that USAA is the first to offer it "at home", and I believe they ask you to open a line of credit for a certain amount as a "guarantee" in case you're up to some kind of funny business. Many many banks are in the initial stages of developing a consumer (as opposed to business)... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 2:37 PM on November 1, 2007

I sent email to see if occhiblu will come look at this thread - if memory serves, she was a tour guide in Venice for a bit. Hopefully she has time to drop in and help!
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 3:33 PM on October 11, 2007

Thanks, occhiblu!
posted to Ask Metafilter by ersatzkat at 5:18 PM on October 12, 2007