Not sure what Wolf you have. I have a DF Wolf range. The best way to figure out how to use your temp probe (which I use every time I roast...I really like the feature!) is to follow the instructions in the owner's manual. The instructions are very specific and easy to follow. You can also download the owner's manual from the Wolf website. The knob that shows you your oven temperature (on the range) is where the temperature of the probe is tracked, as the meat roasts. The hidden control panel is where you do the initial set-up. There's a "probe" button you have to select at the start of the process. I don't think you'll have any trouble figuring out how to use the tem probe after you've read the instructions. When the meat reaches the desired interal temperature you have selected, the oven chimes. Just like when you reach the time limit on anything you bake.

I am thinking that the following may help with what it is not: Human http://courses.washington.edu/chordate/453photos/skeleton_photos/human_vert.jpg Dolphin http://courses.washington.edu/chordate/453photos/skeleton_photos/dolphin_vertebrae.jpg Horse http://courses.washington.edu/chordate/453photos/skeleton_photos/lumbar_vert_anterior.jpg Here is a link that might be useful: Biology 453 Amniote Skeleton Photos

Moonie, I didn't think there were 2 animals, can you give us a hint for the second one you saw? Momof5, look for a "majestic" animal

Interesting thread! We have two children (~4, ~7) and our current house has an open kitchen into the family room. We all love to cook and my husband and I loathe the open concept. Actually, my Mom complains about it too. The kitchen does have a table and my kids can draw while I'm cooking and help out with smaller tasks. But if they, or my husband, choose to watch TV I notice the TV volume starts increasing the further I get into the meal. If my husband decides to do one of his marathon stews and soups weekends, I find myself reaching for the volume on the remote too. I also find that I will get to a point where I want everyone to leave so I can focus and get stuff done. This is when I tell everyone to go outside and play (including my husband) :) We now eat all dinners in the dining room. I'm one of those people who just can't relax and enjoy the meal when I'm staring at the mess we have to clean up, but this came more from my son, not me. One day he just said, "Why don't we eat in here every day?" and now we do. We're finally breaking ground on a new build next month and have been planning our new house and kitchen for a year and a half. In that time the kitchen has become closed off, the pantry was enlarged, and we got rid of a breakfast room, replacing it with a nook. Like LL pointed out, it was redundant to have a large eating space off the kitchen, island with seating, and dining room - especially since we now use the dining room. We also got rid of our upper cabinets because I want to able to see into the backyard and watch the kids run around while I cook, do dishes, or whatever else it is that seems to keep me in our kitchen more than any other room. Shannonaz: the one thing I've noticed while planning our build, and having it take for freaking ever, is we've been watching things change while they grow. We can ask them to watch a TV show when we're trying to get dinner finished and just need some space. They set the table for us so that keeps them occupied too. Two years ago, was a different story. Since they both have an interest in cooking, I also imagine they will become more involved in the actually preparation as they get older. So my point is, while it's hard to imagine your kids a few years from now, it's better to plan for the future abilities bc the toddler years fly by, and way too fast! Lastly, if I could have a "second kitchen" it would be sound proof so I could hear nothing else in the house, would lock from the inside, have a comfy chair, a toaster oven, coffee maker, small fridge with sparkling water, wine, assorted cheeses, and I'd lock myself in there and "cook" with a book once a day! :)