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What's New This Week? Teeth, that's what's new this week! Ken went to lunch with his daughter and grandkids this week and Hudson was actually flashing a new pair of teeth. Many of us forget what a blessing and what a mess new teeth are.
He was slobber from mouth to belly by the time we were done with lunch. Teething is not an easy time but it sure does open up the door for things to come. He's such a good baby that he wasn't fussing much just chewing on everything with drool running everywhere.
DigiTalkUnfortunately there is nothing you can do about it because they will keep coming but here is a little tip that might make getting real mail from your friends and family more enjoyable. Set up a code with them that everyone uses in the subject line of their email. Don't make it "Hi" or "Hey it's me" or something like that because the bad guys are already using all those sorts of lines to get you to open their email. Use something like a pet's name or a flower or something silly that only makes sense to you and your circle of friends. If you used your pet Ginger your email subject line would look something like "Subject: Ginger I got a new car" or "Subject: Ginger check out my web site". Because the subject started with Ginger you would know that it's really me wanting you to check out my web site and not some sleaze ball trying to get you to open their pornography site. Just as a side note, when you email us at RunnerDuck please put something descriptive in the subject line. Don't leave it blank because we delete most blank subject emails. 98% of them are spam and we don't bother with them. Also, please don't use Hi, How Are You, or other greetings like that because again all most all of them are spam and we dump them. Oh yeah, one last thing. If you are going to send us an attachment don't be surprised if we send you an email to verify that it was really you that sent it. As a courtesy it's good to send an email to the person you are sending an attachment to saying that there is an email from me with an attachment on the way. SITE OF THE WEEK
It seems like we are always looking for a good calendar for our computer monitor desktop. I've installed several and have found them to not be very versatile or they don't look good. We've found a new one that we installed and really like. You can set it up in three different sizes, change all the colors and put it anywhere on your desktop.
Important dates can be entered or downloaded from .CSV (Coma Separated) files like a lot of date programs have or Excel. It will notify you when that date arrives.
Once you install it you can use their wall papers which will change daily or continue using your regular wall paper. They have several different wallpaper sets that you can download and they look great.
The program is called Desktop Calendar and you can download it at www.desktopcalendar.tk/. Their wallpaper packs are listed on that same page. We hope you try this nifty calendar and enjoy it.
MARILYN'S CORNEREaster Baskets
You still have time to get one more little Easter project done before the big day. These cute little baskets are really fun projects for the kids and adults can have fun with them too.
 Here's what you'll need:
Wooden strawberry or berry baskets
Decorate the sides of your basket with cute bunnies, Easter eggs or other spring theme. They make a great gift or look nice just sitting around to greet your Holiday guests. We hope you enjoy Marilyn's Corner and look forward to all the fun things she brings you each week. If you have a fun project that would be suitable for our newsletter we'd love to share it with our readers. Just contact marilyn@runnerduck.com and we'll do the rest. Remember we have all of our past projects archived on our web site at www.runnerduck.com. Just click on the Projects or Kids Only Eggs.
Kids Stuff
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Highlight the XML link (right click and drag over it), select Copy and paste it into your newsreader.  A good free news reader is Awasu and you can download it at www.awasu.com. Don't know what this is all about? Check out our little tutorial HERE!
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These were sent to us by Jean U.
Some "Senior" personal ads seen in a Florida newspapers:
FOXY LADY: Sexy, fashion-conscious blue-haired beauty, 80's, slim, 5'4" (used to be 5'6"), searching for sharp-looking, sharp-dressing companion. Matching white shoes and belt a plus.
LONG-TERM COMMITMENT: Recent widow who has just buried fourth husband, and am looking for someone to round out a six-unit plot. Dizziness, fainting, shortness of breath not a problem.
SERENITY NOW: I am into solitude, long walks, sunrises, the ocean, yoga and meditation. If you are the silent type, let's get together, take our hearing aids out and enjoy quiet times.
WINNING SMILE: Active grandmother with original teeth seeking a dedicated flosser to share rare steaks, corn on the cob and caramel candy.
BEATLES OR STONES? I still like to rock, still like to cruise in my Camaro on Saturday nights and still like to play the guitar. If you were a groovy chick, or are now a groovy hen, let's get together and listen to my eight-track tapes.
MEMORIES: I can usually remember Monday through Thursday. If you can remember Friday, Saturday and Sunday, let's put our two heads together.
MINT CONDITION: Male, 1932, high mileage, good condition, some hair, many new parts including hip, knee, cornea, valves. Isn't in running condition, but walks well.
(Who says seniors don't have a sense of humor?)
THIS WEEK'S FREE RECIPE
Peel the hard boiled eggs. (so much for the decoration)
Divide the Egg Whites into one bowl and the Yolks into another.
In the Yolk bowl add Salt and Pepper to taste and fluff with a fork. This is the Goldenrod!
In the Egg Whites bowl cut up the Egg Whites into bite size pieces.
In a saucepan make a medium white sauce as follows.
Melt the Butter in a pan, add Flour, Milk, Salt and Pepper.
If you have any leftovers, (I can't imagine), add Peas, cooked Potatoes, Pearl Onions and the Yolks to the cream sauce. Serve it with your Holiday Ham.
This is a very old recipe that has been in Marilyn's family for generations. We hope you enjoy it for your Easter.
Remember, if you have a recipe you'd like to share please send it to marilyn@runnerduck.com.
Bring to a low boil to thicken, reduce heat and add Egg Whites. You may have to thin with a little Milk.
Pour the Cream Sauce over toast or biscuits and top with a sprinkling of the Egg Yolks.
Tasty additions include Bacon or Ham on the side or on the toast or cheddar cheese.
Every month we post a new recipe on our web page. Be sure and check out the NEW April recipe at the RunnerDuck Kitchen Store.
We'd be happy to post your favorite recipe there or in our newsletter and give you credit. Just drop a line to marilyn@runnerduck.com.
Be sure and visit the RunnerDuck Cookbook Store for other great savings on cookbooks and cooking supplies.
Taper Jig
Have you ever tried to cut a long taper using the miter on your table saw? Not only dose it not work very good it's pretty unsafe. This taper jig makes the job a lot simpler and safer.
Here's what you'll need:
That's it! It's a little tricky getting the exact taper you want so you should cut some scrap wood before you make your final cuts.
You could change the screw on the lid support to a wing screw to make adjusting a little easier.
We hope you liked this project. If you build it and your friends ask where you got such a clever idea, please tell them that you got it at RunnerDuck.com.
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Easter is a pretty big travel weekend with people going to grandma's house and beyond. With gas prices going through the ceiling it makes even more sense to have your vehicle in tip top shape. Some of the biggest contributors to bad gas mileage are low air in the tires, driving too fast, jack rabbit starts and carrier's on the roof. If you are not going to be carrying anything in your roof top carrier take it off. Store it for when you really need it.
If you have a conservation tip please send it to conservation@runnerduck.com and we'll post it in our newsletter.
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