Second visit and I luv this site. It's like being part of the biggest click in town without worrying about the rude stuff. I am a 59 year old retired teacher. Retired so early because the school dept. I worked for dissolved and eliminated our Business Dept. I need to get myself on a schedule because this retirement did not come with inspiration. I was three years short of full retirement so the income is not what I had planned on it being and will probably go back to some kind of job in the future but want to enjoy the first year of retirement as long as I can. I started doing crafts back in 1970 just after I married. Knitting, crochet, sewing, bonsai training, and most recently making beaded jewelry. My first objective is to reduce my size. Currently I am probably about two very skinny people. Loosing the weight will alleviate two of my most annoying health problems (diabetes and severe sleep apnea). It will also make it possible for me to resume my favorite past-time: Camping.
I use to do the wash and refill but now I limit it to bottles with a 5 on the bottom. So many things turn out to be true after years of ignoring them. Invest in a good size Rubbermade bottle with a 5 on the bottom you can find them in quart, pint and 8oz for the little ones. Fill it 1/4-1/3 full and slant it in your freezer. In the morning, fill it the rest of the way with cold water and it will last atleast 1/2 the day unless it is left in the sun. I actually keep a gallon bottle in the fridge and keep refilling an 18 oz. thermos. Keeps it cold for the day and I don't have to worry about someone mistaking my bottle for theres. ... View related article.
