notbob wrote:
> Yes, it's finally happened. I'm old enough, now, to have been cursed
> with a case of "Gimpy Grip".
>
> Yep, I can no longer open a difficult jar/bottle without some kinda aid.
> I got beer bottles and the like covered (church key), but jars and
> twist-top bottles are a bother. I am beginning to use my mom's old OXO
> Good Grip jar opener:
>
> https://www.oxo.com/jar-opener-with-base-pad-438.html
>
> ----similar, but older-----
>
> Geez, what am I gonna do when I can no longer lift/pour a 4qt pot? 8|

a lot of jars have a lip under the twist on lid
that if you can get a wide screwdriver or knife in
there you can pry it to break the seal which often
makes getting the lid off much easier. not 100%
foolproof but worth a shot.


songbird