I was in a similar position - I had borrowed $1200, I gave him 8% interest per year, compounded annually, so I think I wrote the check for $2500 or something.
He didn't cash it.
Which was really sweet. Anyway whatever rate you decide on, just make sure you compound it year to year.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 11:06 AM on July 18, 2008

ummm... how old are you? We need some more info. But I'm thinking she deserves someone who loves her.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 5:27 PM on July 14, 2008

A relative of mine makes over 6 figures and regularly bounces checks. You're not alone! Maybe get a quicken account to keep better track of your finances.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 8:17 PM on July 8, 2008

yeah as I said I tried ebay - that's not quite what I want. I'd prefer it to be a true brown tortoise shell.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 1:14 PM on July 3, 2008

yup yup -- i've seen these too. google ebay and etsy have all failed me. I guess I will take the thrift store suggestion in stride (i'm in dc which is not great thrift pickings)
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 3:37 PM on July 3, 2008

Be careful when foam rolling that you're not rolling your hip joint right over it - you should roll up to that point

Also make sure you are rolling where your IT band attaches to your knee

make sure you are stretching your hamstrings and glutes as well, it's all a chain and it's all interconnected.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 12:00 PM on June 17, 2008

fieldtrip what do you mean near SLR??

I admit some of these answers are greek to me,. I wish I knew more...
thanks for the ideas I will look into some of these... and if you have more ideas keep them coming
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 5:36 PM on June 13, 2008

none of these seem to be SLR recommendations - is it possible to get an SLR for$500 or less?
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 5:39 PM on June 13, 2008

I don't so much repurpose already cooked things but if I'm buying special herbs or ingredients, I shop around for recipes that will help me use them up. So for example, I made an olive oil based potato salad with fresh herbs for a potluck BBQ at the weekend. So I made chicken salad last night which allowed me to use the chives and parsley and things I bought for the salad.

Or if I have an open can of chicken broth etc, I pour what's left into ice cube trays and then I... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 10:22 AM on June 2, 2008

This lady just made some burrito innards into fried patties the next day
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 10:22 AM on June 3, 2008

oops. THIS lady
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 10:22 AM on June 3, 2008

But is your hair color treated?
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 2:13 PM on May 31, 2008

thanks all -- I'm not great at the butterfly, are there any good tutorials for that on the web?
Should I be aiming to get my whole chest out of the water for instance?
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 2:52 PM on May 31, 2008

Oh! One more question, I would like to swim longer but my goggles really start giving me headaches an hour in.
Any tips for that? If I loosen the straps, they leak.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 2:52 PM on May 31, 2008

Meridien Hill Park (Malcolm X Park) at 16th and V nmakes for great people watching
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 11:24 AM on May 22, 2008

The lakme duet (also known as the British airways theme song) is very pretty for two voices and not difficult but might be too high
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 3:59 PM on May 15, 2008

Washington Post's writers are doing one called Channel This
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 6:41 AM on May 14, 2008

Tic bite recently? could you have lime disease?
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 6:30 AM on May 14, 2008

ur I meant LYME disease. Of course, joint pain and cramps are only part of it, you'd probably have to have a lot more of the symptoms to merit concern
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 6:33 AM on May 14, 2008

I should say I will be traveling from Washington DC
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 12:05 PM on May 12, 2008

so excited about all of this thanks to everyone who has replied.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 12:55 PM on May 13, 2008

Really, you might see the small dot that would be the president's head if you were to go down to the capitol to try to hear his or her inaugural address. But, you might have an easier time navigating the city in January than say in April at the height of cherry blossoms. I say, why not.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 6:47 AM on May 5, 2008

I don't know if she has them or not -- her parents haven't seemed concerned.
I only get the crawling sensation sometimes. Still wondering if it isn't psychosomatic. BUt I will work on the comb technique thanks everyone.
God this is gross. I don't have any friends I could trust with this problem, and my family lived far away.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 6:18 PM on April 26, 2008

Try the alchemy page at etsy.com = you ask for crafters to bid on your project.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 10:43 AM on April 21, 2008 marked best answer

Our Mutual Friend - Charles Dickens
Cold Mountain - Charles Frazer
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 4:42 AM on April 21, 2008

No the invitation doesn't say. I can't miss it b/c these are good friends and we will have many mutual friends in attendance.
I think I will just have to stay sober and hit the road after all the traditional cake dance etc is done.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 7:19 AM on April 16, 2008

I would go to the Alchemy page on etsy.com - you ask for crafters who are willing to bid on your project.
if you provide the jerseys, they could conceivably make you four of them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 6:30 AM on April 16, 2008

Ack this is sometimes a problem... there are some yarn stores on the hill and one in georgetown, not sure if they sell needlepoint stuff.


If you're up for a schlep, there's a place called the Needlewoman East in Virginia -
703 241 0316
You take the metro to West Falls Church and then take a bus to the corner of Broad and Spring Street,. They have a lot of nice specialty fibers but I really think you might want to consider shopping online.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 1:00 PM on April 11, 2008

G street fabrics is not on K street anymore. There is a store called Exquisite Fabrics near Farragut North but they don't sell any needlepoint stuff. There's a G Street fabrics near the White Flint metro stop but I don't remember if they sell any needlepoint stuff. You could call them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 1:02 PM on April 11, 2008

Thanks everyone! I think I'm good to go.
I'll find me some of them seamless jobbies and I have enough of you saying I can go with my original colors I'm just gonna do it :)
yes they are strappy silver sandals.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 11:45 AM on April 8, 2008

I really think you don't want to try to use waste canvas on that bag you will make yourself crazy. How about you make a small luggage tag?? I would finish it similar to these pinkeep instructions

http://focusonfinishing.wordpress.com/2007/08/17/pinkeep-class/

You could then sew the thing onto the bag, or simply glue a ribbon into it and attach it to the bag luggage tag style.

It might get trashed if this bag is going to... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 11:25 AM on April 8, 2008

The Nordic Needle has some small frames and things, and finishing forms, you might want to look at. Try this link here.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 11:33 AM on April 8, 2008

OK, but I would use a thicker style material than aida or linen if you did so, as they might tear.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 11:43 AM on April 8, 2008

I have never received a prorated rent discount for moving out a few days early.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 9:56 AM on April 4, 2008

The guilt will only get worse --
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 1:19 PM on April 3, 2008

Mac sells a nice giftset of like 7 lipglasses?
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 8:51 AM on April 3, 2008

Club soda lemon flavor!
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 12:46 PM on April 2, 2008

I think - as you say you are doing - you need to think seriously about what you take with you. some things won't be worth it. It also might help if you literally keep the boxes in your car or somewhere outside your apartment - walk them in the door, pack them, and then walk them back out immediately. Do not prepack anything or they will nest in the boxes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 12:38 PM on April 2, 2008

Do you have any family or friends in NYC that would be willing to accept your packages?
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 11:04 AM on April 1, 2008

ah
Well since my 401k isn't earning much right now anyway I wasn't so worried about the loss of interest. the immediate repay if you change jobs might give me pause.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 7:49 AM on April 1, 2008

Join all the people doing Ripple Blankets here

http://neisripplealong.blogspot.com/
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 9:39 AM on March 28, 2008

I had the same problem - a loan went into repayment and I didn't pay attention to the bills. when i finally got around to convincing them the loan should have been in deferment it was too late - they said I was at fault regardless and the delinquencies stayed on my credit report for seven years.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 1:57 PM on March 25, 2008

I should clarify the loan went into repayment while I was still a full time student - demonstrably their fault, and I still couldn't prevent the negative credit reporting.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 1:58 PM on March 25, 2008

I bought these from Melissa & Doug - thanks everyone
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 5:21 AM on March 25, 2008

To answer your question, I took three courses of accutane (with blazing side effects) and in every instance the acne came back a year later.
I still have acne today but I can't deal with the side effects so I'm sticking with spironolactone (it's got something to do with hormones and is helpful)
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 6:18 AM on March 19, 2008

Do not wear MAC foundation or pressed powder. It's very pore-clogging if you already have acne prone skin
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 6:14 AM on March 19, 2008

I just give my family my snapfish logon - we all use it
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 6:09 AM on March 19, 2008

Homestead is gorgeous but certainly not 3 hours from the city
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 12:47 PM on March 12, 2008

i think the boots with cropped pants thing is kind of funky still.
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 12:48 PM on March 5, 2008

Some genius tips from a friend.

Stuffed eggplant is a great dinner - I slice in half, hollow it out a bit (within 1/2 inch of edge), par roast at 375 for about 15 minutes, then fill with ricotta mixed with an egg yolk and parm cheese, a tomato-meat sauce made with ground turkey, and top with a bit of low fat mozz cheese. Bake for 35-45 minutes - yum. You can just eat the whole thing - skin and all.

So good luck - during the week's easy, the... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by chickaboo at 12:29 PM on March 5, 2008