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Comment on Nest thermostat by Justin H.

Justin H. — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 18:36:28 +0000

This actually got me to finally bite the bullet and order one of those free energy inspections that I’ve been meaning to set up. But we should still totally hang out sometime soon when everyone is feeling better!

(Also, if you and/or Adam feel like paying a subscription fee to go run around with lightsabers at 10PM-midnight some nights, I’m always up for more friends to play Star Wars with! It’s really good!)

Comment on Nest thermostat by bflynn

bflynn — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:50:19 +0000

I know – so cool! But only energy usage associated with heating/cooling. We also have a device called a Kill-o-watt. You can plug appliances into it and plug it into the wall and it will measure their energy usage and you can find out that something’s a huge hog, or it’s not really and a its a red herring. You can borrow it if you’d like… maybe we could actually see each other again! That would be great!

Comment on Nest thermostat by Justin H.

Justin H. — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 15:47:47 +0000

Wait, it tracks and monitors your power usage? I WANT ONE JUST FOR THAT. Seriously, this new house is an electric guzzler like whoa, and I’m not even sure where all the juice is going.

Comment on Has your family tried them, powdermilk? by Gramama

Gramama — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 23:38:48 +0000

And now we have added, Says You! A game of wit and whimsy … thanks for the memories!

Comment on Back in the saddle again by Manuella

Manuella — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 13:40:39 +0000

I am so sorry he is gone, for you, for him, for the boys. I know you’ll not let him be fotrogten, and he’ll live in the stories you tell. I’m sorry for your loss.

Comment on The best laid plans of mice and men by Reza

Reza — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:35:22 +0000

I just read her post about Thomas the Tank Engine… htasericyl. I don't recommend eating or drinking if you're at her blog.Since you live in the same town, maybe your dream is prophetic?

Comment on Healthy for a sick kid by Jenn

Jenn — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:40:27 +0000

Aww, man. Poor kid. Poor you guys. I hope he feels better soon. That does suck about the surgery – bleck.

Comment on Healthy for a sick kid by Bess

Bess — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 13:36:33 +0000

Sorry to hear of Thane’s illnesses! I have been dairy-free for a couple years now, so am happy to send you some recipes that help with the cravings (my two favorites are dairy-free chocolate chip cookies and pumpkin pie). Coconut oil based “butter” for baking and olive oil for everything else help a lot. And hey, since he loves bacon, you could always bring back lard for your oil It sucks to eat out, but if he really is dairy sensitive, he will feel so much better without. Warning, the ability to digest dairy is a use it or loose it thing… total elimination of dairy can lead to the inability to digest it after x amount of time. Catch 22.

Comment on Healthy for a sick kid by nadyezhda

nadyezhda — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 04:06:32 +0000

Aww, poor you guys, and poor kiddo. The surgery sounds hopefully not too complicated. (Though I get it, SURGERY, for your BABY…) and the leave and work issues, boy do I know those painfully well (says me, with only 20 hours of leave…still… 10 months after coming back to work full time). But as you know, a) things WILL get better; b) your bosses WILL understand, as stressed as you may be–and that stress indicates to them you’re not a slacker, and I’m sure you’ll find a way to make it up; c) even with a kid with diarrhea (fun times!) you can get a lot done at home you wouldn’t otherwise get to do (silver lining).

Hang in there, we’re thinking of you! And don’t forget the rice, applesauce, and toast to fill out that BRAT diet!

Comment on Reasons blogs are useful by Healthy for a sick kid « My Truant Pen

Healthy for a sick kid « My Truant Pen — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 03:35:18 +0000

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