‘Thanksgiving Cactus’...buds won’t open...any helpful tips?
Pam Merrill
5 years ago
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Comments (21)I just replaced the carraige on an older genie garage door opener with the three piece rail. It was a simple fix, off with the old, on with the new and I lubed the carriage and screwdrive with the recommended grease! My problem is the vibration as the carriage tracks!! I checked the joints where the rail joins together and they are tight! The design of the 3 piece rail does not lend itself to a vibration free operation! There appears to be sway from side to side with no bracing between header and motor. Question: Are there any brackets out there that can fix this problem, after market, hand made, etc.. DIYGrandpa...See MoreTips for a Stressless Thanksgiving?
Comments (61)Like I said, it is too bad if you have very picky eaters. My mom always served "Mrs Smith's" frozen pies and I've always enjoyed them. That's my kind of pie, take out of freezer to thaw, bake, cool and dig in yum! Now if you just adore making pies and you're going to feel so disappointed if you don't get to make one, then by all means do it. But if it is stressing you out, I say let it go, and go store-bought. Embrace the calm that goes along with it. I make semi-homemade pies with store bought crusts, it's my compromise and I never hear any complaints. The only reason I make home made crust is to save money. I had Thanksgiving at my aunt and uncle's one year, she was in her 80's and is the bestest cook. She made the whole dinner and I think enjoyed doing (it was super delicious as always) it, but I brought all the appetizers and they bought a caramel apple pie at the bakery for dessert and everyone raved about it. My uncle had a good time telling everyone all the elaborate trouble they went to making that pie too, like hand picking out the rare apples at some special store, etc. :) That's my motto, pick your battles when it comes to Thanksgiving and food, it's only food. Being in a good mood and rested and enjoying family is way more important. There's a whole cadre of folks who LOVE to cook and fuss and entertain at Thanksgiving. More power to them, but there is also a whole cadre of people who just don't love it, either due to being introverted, super busy with work, not feeling well, or just not liking to cook. It's time we gave those folks a break from "keeping up" with all the media hype around the holidays. Last year at the last minute mom said dad really liked sweet potatoes with a sweet sauce so instead of just baking them, I chunked them up and threw them in a casserole with some butter, brown sugar and a can of crushed pineapple. He loved it and I had to laugh because that came out a bigger hit than all my previous years pouring over cookbooks, magazines and the Internet for the ideal healthy or unusual or gourmet recipes....See MoreHelp - 29 for Thanksgiving
Comments (27)Lots of great advice above already. I agree that one 15 pound turkey is not enough, even with the addition of the breast. I would do a couple of birds the day before and add a ham as suggested. Coming from a large family and hosting TG and other events over the years all I can say is plan and make as much as you can in advance. Rolls and extra stuffing/dressing can be made in advance a frozen for sure. Those big roasters are great too. You can cook a turkey in them or use them for a back up oven. Mine will hold a 10 x 15 casserole dish. Toaster/counter top ovens are also a great help if you want to serve everything fresh and hot out of the oven. I remember a couple of years ago we had six or seven of them lined up in my DS garage along with a couple of roasters when we had around 40 for TG. If you can borrow a few from friends or neighbors they are a big help. I've kept mashed potatoes in a crock pot for a couple of hours on low without much trouble...there may be a thin layer that sticks to the bottom..not a big deal for our group. We make another batch the next day to go with the leftovers. Pies can be made ahead of time and frozen, just pop them in the oven and cook or reheat. I love the idea of renting most of the stuff and packing it all up for some else to wash and clean. Just might do that for our next big one. Our TG is happening over two weekends this year due to travel challenges and other things going on in the family. The main event will only be 20 plus as it stands now. Man, I know it's a lot of work and prep but the time with family is so worth it...for me anyway. I sure hope you have a great holiday no matter what or how you take this on!! David...See MoreRooting thanksgiving cactus tips
Comments (13)Yeah, sorry JeffO, but really, you're kinda of confusing things. When it comes to giving advice, respectfully, your conjecture above is incorrect & I think to newbies confusing. Really isn't helpful. Perhaps here too, one might consider when it comes to giving advice, when in doubt don't. These plants are tropical jungle cacti, & they grow aerial roots normally, that's what they do, sometimes they dry out & sometimes not & the plant is fine (as Rina suggested). Not necessarily searching for water, sometimes trying to anchor the plants, since in the wild. they grow in crotches of tree branches, not even in soil. Your cutting would do better in a plastic pot, after having its mix changed to equal parts Cactus & Succulent mix or African Violet mix & Perlite. Sounds like maybe you're new to plants, pls. don't be so scared, the plant'll be fine....See MorePam Merrill
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