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I just wanna say -- the random comments thread

Lisa Loves Shiny said:
Very random colored stone musings today. I like wearing rings on my wedding ring finger. I'm usually not a right hand ring girl. The more I learned, the bigger my colored stones rings became. I didn't want anything under 3 carats. And they sit unworn in my jewelry box. The few times a year I wear them I wince when I hit my hand on anything, so afraid to chip a stone.

Then I recently decided to buy wearable, smaller colored stone rings. I plan to rock them with diamond or colored stone bands and wear them more frequently. This feels more fun and I need more fun in my life.
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This is also what I have decided! I got a 4ct star sapphire ring in 2023 and I loooove it but I don’t feel comfortable wearing it on my RH all the time bc I’m so afraid to damage it. So I’m planning to focus on smaller colored gem rings, maybe multi-stone, low set into bezels and flush set for protection. And bands! So much fun.
 
Lisa Loves Shiny said:
Then I recently decided to buy wearable, smaller colored stone rings. I plan to rock them with diamond or colored stone bands and wear them more frequently. This feels more fun and I need more fun in my life.
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Does this mean you'll list some of your 3 carat stones in Pre-loved and bring more fun into the lives of us PSers?=)2
 
Today I am injured and off work. I cannot stay idle and am anxious about needing surgery. So I randomly decided to attack my antique/vintage blue sapphire band. The color of the sapphires are gorgeous! But it has so many itsy bitsy facet abrasions/scratches that the sapphires have lost their luster. They have little shine and look like pretty blue crayon pieces.

I attacked it with cooktop paste, metal paste and a polishing cloth that has a mild abrasive. I think it does look a lot better and now has some sparkle. Or maybe just getting 50 years of embedded dirt out of those abrasions and scratches shined it up. I think I might get very bold and try diamond paste on it.
 
OUCH! Sorry to hear about your injury. Best wishes for a good and quick recovery.
i know nothing about sapphires….
 
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cheers--Sharon
 
I just want to express how grateful I am to the PSers here who have become good friends. I feel very fortunate having met such wonderful humans and will forever be grateful to PS for the opportunity to meet people who are the real gems of this forum. Thank you to my dear friends here. For your friendship, support, love and sharing the joy of bling. You've made life a little less difficult and a lot more enjoyable. XOXO
 
Lisa Loves Shiny said:
Today I am injured and off work. I cannot stay idle and am anxious about needing surgery. So I randomly decided to attack my antique/vintage blue sapphire band. The color of the sapphires are gorgeous! But it has so many itsy bitsy facet abrasions/scratches that the sapphires have lost their luster. They have little shine and look like pretty blue crayon pieces.

I attacked it with cooktop paste, metal paste and a polishing cloth that has a mild abrasive. I think it does look a lot better and now has some sparkle. Or maybe just getting 50 years of embedded dirt out of those abrasions and scratches shined it up. I think I might get very bold and try diamond paste on it.
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Aw feel better Lisa!!!
 
Married 61 years and still in love through so many challenges
Love you mom and dad ♥️♥️♥️


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Lisa Loves Shiny said:
Beautiful!
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Aww thank you Lisa. It really is sweet. They have been through so much. No one reaches that age without many hardships and through it all they remained a strong and loving team
 
Lookinagain said:
00 is also used for making pasta and I think Italians also use it for pastry.

edited to say, I just looked it up and found this re: pastry

00 flour isn’t just for savory dishes – it’s also a great ingredient for desserts. Whether you’re making tiramisu, cannoli, or biscotti, the fine texture of 00 flour creates a delicate, tender crumb that’s perfect for Italian sweets.
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I made traditional scones today with 00 flour. Turned out well, a bit crumbly and needed less baking time. I won't say using it was a game changer, tho. I do plan to make pastry with 00 next. Wonder how that will turn out.

That said I made veal schnitzel using the 00 flour and the crispness and crunch of the schnitzel was superb. Best ever. Game changer!!
 
canuk-gal said:
That said I made veal schnitzel using the 00 flour and the crispness and crunch of the schnitzel was superb. Best ever. Game changer!!
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Thanks for that info. I have 00 flour and make schnitzel once in a while. All the recipes I have say to use all purpose flour and I never get the crispness I'm looking for. I'll try 00 next time!
 
canuk-gal said:
I made traditional scones today with 00 flour. Turned out well, a bit crumbly and needed less baking time. I won't say using it was a game changer, tho. I do plan to make pastry with 00 next. Wonder how that will turn out.

That said I made veal schnitzel using the 00 flour and the crispness and crunch of the schnitzel was superb. Best ever. Game changer!!
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So this made me really want schnitzel and I made it last night with the 00 flour. You are so right. It came out so much crispier than what I typically get with regular all purpose flour. Thank you!
 
Lookinagain said:
So this made me really want schnitzel and I made it last night with the 00 flour. You are so right. It came out so much crispier than what I typically get with regular all purpose flour. Thank you!
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Welcome!!!!! And YUM!
 
Ten minutes of learning a new indoor "scent" game (hiding treats under plastic cups, and she had to identify which one had the treat), and our wee Jack Russell is zonked out flat, asleep in her donut bed. :D:D:kiss2:
 
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Omg my UPS guy rocks!♥️♥️♥️

My critical med which must be temperature controlled was supposed to be delivered between 2-4 pm today.
Well he made me his first stop because he knew it was an important med and he wanted me to get it in the fridge (36-46f) asap. I am so grateful to him. I never asked him to change his delivery route for me yet he did. Truly choked up with gratitude
 
HI:
I enjoyed the Canada--USA hockey game last night. That said, the whole tournament was fabu!

cheers--Sharon
 
Chewy has an excellent business model

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Course getting this yesterday in the mail made me cry
 
OMG Chewy strikes again. I have no clue why but we got a second gift from them
A dozen white roses in a vase. So pretty
In honor of Tommy's memory
I am all verklempt

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missy said:
OMG Chewy strikes again. I have no clue why but we got a second gift from them
A dozen white roses in a vase. So pretty
In honor of Tommy's memory
I am all verklempt

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You are an animal lover and advocate. They understand your passion and supply what you need. The roses are a nice touch. Good on them.
 
Taking a nap in my daughter’s bed. I can’t stand to sleep in my own because Blanche used to sleep next to or under me.
 
monarch64 said:
Taking a nap in my daughter’s bed. I can’t stand to sleep in my own because Blanche used to sleep next to or under me.
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It's still fresh. Take comfort where you can.

I dream of my parents--both gone--often. So I know they are near. Hopefully soon you'll be able to sleep in your bed and know darling Blanche is also near. Be kind to yourself , sister. xoxo
 
It’s going to take awhile for anything to feel normal @monarch64. Everything you write hurts. One can feel how raw your pain is. I’m so sorry Monnie. She was so lucky to have you. I hope you can find some peace knowing she knew how loved she was.

You have been through so much the past few years, Please be kind to yourself. Hugs, Callie
 
Few weeks ago I upgraded (I say this loosely) to progressives. Its mainly because I'm nearsighted but now have to take my glasses off to see the itty bitty print up close. or even threading a needle.

I'm sorry but they suck. They are supposedly mid distance and office friendly as I have big screens, but being that I program and am multiple lines of code, using them gives me headaches and massive eye strain. I keep going back to my old glasses for relief! (they're not what I need either but I'm not straining myself to see)

I will keep trying over the next week but I think I'm done. I absolutely hate wearing them.
 
Arcadian said:
Few weeks ago I upgraded (I say this loosely) to progressives. Its mainly because I'm nearsighted but now have to take my glasses off to see the itty bitty print up close. or even threading a needle.

I'm sorry but they suck. They are supposedly mid distance and office friendly as I have big screens, but being that I program and am multiple lines of code, using them gives me headaches and massive eye strain. I keep going back to my old glasses for relief! (they're not what I need either but I'm not straining myself to see)

I will keep trying over the next week but I think I'm done. I absolutely hate wearing them.
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Yes it can be challenging and I knew I wouldn't like them so I never got them. If one has a need for precise vision progressives aren't a great option as it is a compromise. Also you must move your head where you are looking due to warpage on the side with how they have to be made. Some do get used to them but it is going to be a compromise in your vision
 
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