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A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
and puts a little moisture in the air.
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On 12/12/2018 3:01 PM, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
> and puts a little moisture in the air.


Â* A pan of water on the wood stove and burning a warm apple pie scented
candle works too ...

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On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
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> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
> and puts a little moisture in the air.
>

Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
this pictu
https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
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>On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>
>> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
>> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
>> and puts a little moisture in the air.
>>

>Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
>this pictu
>https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
>Graham


Lovely.
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> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
> and puts a little moisture in the air.


I do that sometimes. Got a huge bag of cinnamon sticks for cheap at Winco,



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> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
> this pictu
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Mighty pretty.

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On 12/12/2018 7:44 PM, graham wrote:
> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>
>> A small handful of whole cloves,Â* a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
>> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
>> and puts a little moisture in the air.
>>

> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
> this pictu
> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
> Graham


Those are beautiful!

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On 12/12/2018 9:45 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
> On Wed 12 Dec 2018 05:44:41p, graham told us...
>
>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>
>>> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and
>>> some orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell
>>> wonderful and puts a little moisture in the air.
>>>

>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the
>> 3 in this pictu
>> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
>> Graham
>>

>
> You made those wooden containers? Nicely done!!!
>

He does a lot of nice woodworking. Those are particularly beautiful.

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On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:44:41 -0700, graham > wrote:

>On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>
>> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
>> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
>> and puts a little moisture in the air.
>>

>Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
>this pictu
>https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP



Potpourri sounds a bit fuddy-duddy, but the containers are beautiful.
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> On Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at 6:44:45 PM UTC-6, graham wrote:
>>
>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
>> this pictu
>>
https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
>> Graham
>>

> Mighty pretty.
>

Thanks!
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On 2018-12-12 7:10 p.m., jmcquown wrote:
> On 12/12/2018 7:44 PM, graham wrote:
>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>
>>> A small handful of whole cloves,Â* a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
>>> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
>>> and puts a little moisture in the air.
>>>

>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
>> this pictu
>> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
>> Graham

>
> Those are beautiful!
>
> Jill

Thanks! I usually have to explain what a pomander is to people. They are
so used to scented candles and plug-ins these days.
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> On Wed 12 Dec 2018 05:44:41p, graham told us...
>
>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>
>>> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and
>>> some orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell
>>> wonderful and puts a little moisture in the air.
>>>

>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the
>> 3 in this pictu
>> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
>> Graham
>>

>
> You made those wooden containers? Nicely done!!!
>

Thanks! Turning them was relatively straightforward. I wish I could say
the same about a simple salad bowl I've just completed. That was almost
a disaster.
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On 2018-12-12 7:53 p.m., jmcquown wrote:
> On 12/12/2018 9:45 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>> On Wed 12 Dec 2018 05:44:41p, graham told us...
>>
>>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>>
>>>> A small handful of whole cloves,Â* a couple of cinnamon sticks and
>>>> some orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell
>>>> wonderful and puts a little moisture in the air.
>>>>
>>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the
>>> 3 in this pictu
>>> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
>>> Graham
>>>

>>
>> You made those wooden containers?Â* Nicely done!!!
>>

> He does a lot of nice woodworking.Â* Those are particularly beautiful.
>
> Jill

Thanks, Jill. They are destined for charity auctions eventually.
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> On Wed 12 Dec 2018 07:53:54p, jmcquown told us...
>
>> On 12/12/2018 9:45 PM, Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> On Wed 12 Dec 2018 05:44:41p, graham told us...
>>>
>>>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks
>>>>> and some orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house
>>>>> smell wonderful and puts a little moisture in the air.
>>>>>
>>>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like
>>>> the 3 in this pictu https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
>>>> Graham
>>>>
>>>
>>> You made those wooden containers? Nicely done!!!
>>>

>> He does a lot of nice woodworking. Those are particularly
>> beautiful.
>>
>> Jill
>>

>
> Yes, they are, and Graham is multi-talented.
>

Blush! Turning passes the time and I'm catching up now. I did a lot in
the 80s and 90s but then my consulting practice got too busy and it's
only recently with the downturn in the oil industry that I have been
able to take it up again.


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On 2018-12-12 8:23 p.m., Bruce wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:44:41 -0700, graham > wrote:
>
>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>
>>> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
>>> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
>>> and puts a little moisture in the air.
>>>

>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
>> this pictu
>> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP

>
>
> Potpourri sounds a bit fuddy-duddy, but the containers are beautiful.
>

Thanks! Scented candles are much more dangerous!
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>On 2018-12-12 8:23 p.m., Bruce wrote:
>> On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:44:41 -0700, graham > wrote:
>>
>>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>>
>>>> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
>>>> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
>>>> and puts a little moisture in the air.
>>>>
>>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
>>> this pictu
>>> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP

>>
>>
>> Potpourri sounds a bit fuddy-duddy, but the containers are beautiful.
>>

>Thanks! Scented candles are much more dangerous!


Definitely.
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>On Wed 12 Dec 2018 09:27:38p, graham told us...
>
>> On 2018-12-12 8:23 p.m., Bruce wrote:
>>> On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:44:41 -0700, graham >
>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks
>>>>> and some orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house
>>>>> smell wonderful and puts a little moisture in the air.
>>>>>
>>>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like
>>>> the 3 in this pictu
>>>> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
>>>
>>>
>>> Potpourri sounds a bit fuddy-duddy, but the containers are
>>> beautiful.
>>>

>> Thanks! Scented candles are much more dangerous!
>>

>
>And some of th scented candles are almost nauseating.


I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels that way.

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On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
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> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
> and puts a little moisture in the air.
>

Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
this pictu
https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
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Beautiful!
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On 2018-12-12 8:23 p.m., Bruce wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:44:41 -0700, graham > wrote:
>
>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>
>>> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
>>> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
>>> and puts a little moisture in the air.
>>>

>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
>> this pictu
>> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP

>
>
> Potpourri sounds a bit fuddy-duddy, but the containers are beautiful.
>

Thanks! Scented candles are much more dangerous!

==

The scent of those candles makes me feel sick. I would much rather have
something like the ones you are making.




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> "graham" wrote in message news >
> On 2018-12-12 8:23 p.m., Bruce wrote:
>> On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:44:41 -0700, graham > wrote:
>>
>>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>>
>>>> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
>>>> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
>>>> and puts a little moisture in the air.
>>>>
>>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
>>> this pictu
>>> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP

>>
>>
>> Potpourri sounds a bit fuddy-duddy, but the containers are beautiful.
>>

> Thanks! Scented candles are much more dangerous!
>
> ==
>
> The scent of those candles makes me feel sick. I would much rather have
> something like the ones you are making.


Me too, they're really pretty. I don't really care much for scented candles,
sprays, etc. at all.

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On 2018-12-12 11:57 p.m., Doris Night wrote:
> On Thu, 13 Dec 2018 04:34:38 -0000 (UTC), Wayne Boatwright


>> And some of th scented candles are almost nauseating.

>
> I'm glad I'm not the only one who feels that way.



Sometimes the scents used to cover smells are worse than the smells they
are supposed to mask. I am not a fan of perfume and there is one
department store in a local mall where I have to hold my nose as I enter
because they have the women's make-up and perfume department there.
There is always a stench in the air and they usually try to get me to
sample a men's cologne. No thanks.


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On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 21:18:07 -0700, graham > wrote:

>On 2018-12-12 7:10 p.m., jmcquown wrote:
>> On 12/12/2018 7:44 PM, graham wrote:
>>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>>
>>>> A small handful of whole cloves,* a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
>>>> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
>>>> and puts a little moisture in the air.
>>>>
>>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
>>> this pictu
>>> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
>>> Graham

>>
>> Those are beautiful!
>>
>> Jill

>Thanks! I usually have to explain what a pomander is to people. They are
>so used to scented candles and plug-ins these days.


Readers would most likely know what a pomander is.
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On 13 Dec 2018, Ophelia wrote
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> "graham" wrote in message news >
> On 2018-12-12 8:23 p.m., Bruce wrote:
> > On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:44:41 -0700, > wrote:
> >
> > > On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > > >
> > > > A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
> > > > orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
> > > > and puts a little moisture in the air.
> > > Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
> > > this pictu
> > > https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP

> >
> >
> > Potpourri sounds a bit fuddy-duddy, but the containers are beautiful.

> Thanks! Scented candles are much more dangerous!
>
> ==
>
> The scent of those candles makes me feel sick. I would much rather have
> something like the ones you are making.


My youngest sons partner bought us an electric diffuser last Christmas. At
first I was sceptical because the bottle of fragrance oil it came with was
not particularly nice (to me) smelling.

However, I looked on Ebay and discovered the vast range of scented oils that
are available and bought some I thought might be ok.

I love vanilla, and there are fruity ones, plus one called cut grass. Now I
add a few drops of one of those on occasion. There is also a cinnamon and
orange oil which is very pleasant.




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On 13 Dec 2018, Ophelia wrote
(in article >):

>
> "graham" wrote in message news >
> On 2018-12-12 8:23 p.m., Bruce wrote:
> > On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:44:41 -0700, > wrote:
> >
> > > On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > > >
> > > > A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and
> > > > some
> > > > orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
> > > > and puts a little moisture in the air.
> > > Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
> > > this pictu
> > > https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP

> >
> >
> > Potpourri sounds a bit fuddy-duddy, but the containers are beautiful.

> Thanks! Scented candles are much more dangerous!
>
> ==
>
> The scent of those candles makes me feel sick. I would much rather have
> something like the ones you are making.


My youngest sons partner bought us an electric diffuser last Christmas. At
first I was sceptical because the bottle of fragrance oil it came with was
not particularly nice (to me) smelling.

However, I looked on Ebay and discovered the vast range of scented oils that
are available and bought some I thought might be ok.

I love vanilla, and there are fruity ones, plus one called cut grass. Now I
add a few drops of one of those on occasion. There is also a cinnamon and
orange oil which is very pleasant.

==

Oh! Maybe I should have another look!! I do like the scent of vanilla ...




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On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 5:33:11 AM UTC-10, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 21:18:07 -0700, graham > wrote:
>
> >On 2018-12-12 7:10 p.m., jmcquown wrote:
> >> On 12/12/2018 7:44 PM, graham wrote:
> >>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> A small handful of whole cloves,Â* a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
> >>>> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
> >>>> and puts a little moisture in the air.
> >>>>
> >>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
> >>> this pictu
> >>> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
> >>> Graham
> >>
> >> Those are beautiful!
> >>
> >> Jill

> >Thanks! I usually have to explain what a pomander is to people. They are
> >so used to scented candles and plug-ins these days.

>
> Readers would most likely know what a pomander is.


You'd pretty much have to be an old fart to know what a pomander is. You'd pretty much have to be an old fart to know what a Jethro Tull is. Well, mostly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRkwR7Dj97Q
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On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 5:33:11 AM UTC-10, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 21:18:07 -0700, graham > wrote:
>
> >On 2018-12-12 7:10 p.m., jmcquown wrote:
> >> On 12/12/2018 7:44 PM, graham wrote:
> >>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> >>>>
> >>>> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and
> >>>> some
> >>>> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
> >>>> and puts a little moisture in the air.
> >>>>
> >>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
> >>> this pictu
> >>> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
> >>> Graham
> >>
> >> Those are beautiful!
> >>
> >> Jill

> >Thanks! I usually have to explain what a pomander is to people. They are
> >so used to scented candles and plug-ins these days.

>
> Readers would most likely know what a pomander is.


You'd pretty much have to be an old fart to know what a pomander is. You'd
pretty much have to be an old fart to know what a Jethro Tull is. Well,
mostly.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRkwR7Dj97Q

==

But, but, but I am an old fart ... <g>

btw I made that Asian beef thingy today. Too sweet for me but D. loved
it)



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>"Fruitiest of Fruitcakes" wrote in message
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>On 13 Dec 2018, Ophelia wrote
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>
>>
>> "graham" wrote in message news >>
>> On 2018-12-12 8:23 p.m., Bruce wrote:
>> > On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:44:41 -0700, > wrote:
>> >
>> > > On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > > A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and
>> > > > some
>> > > > orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
>> > > > and puts a little moisture in the air.
>> > > Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
>> > > this pictu
>> > > https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
>> >
>> >
>> > Potpourri sounds a bit fuddy-duddy, but the containers are beautiful.

>> Thanks! Scented candles are much more dangerous!
>>
>> ==
>>
>> The scent of those candles makes me feel sick. I would much rather have
>> something like the ones you are making.

>
>My youngest son’s partner bought us an electric diffuser last Christmas. At
>first I was sceptical because the bottle of fragrance oil it came with was
>not particularly nice (to me) smelling.
>
>However, I looked on Ebay and discovered the vast range of scented oils that
>are available and bought some I thought might be ok.
>
>I love vanilla, and there are fruity ones, plus one called cut grass. Now I
>add a few drops of one of those on occasion. There is also a cinnamon and
>orange oil which is very pleasant.
>
>==
>
>Oh! Maybe I should have another look!! I do like the scent of vanilla ...


Bake a cake.
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>You'd pretty much have to be an old fart to know what a pomander is. You'd
>pretty much have to be an old fart to know what a Jethro Tull is. Well,
>mostly.
>
>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRkwR7Dj97Q
>

people who read are pretty much educated for a variety of reasons.
However, I am an
old fart as are a bunch of people here. You are saying that younger
people know nothing and I tend to agree.


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On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 7:11:58 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
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> On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 5:33:11 AM UTC-10, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 21:18:07 -0700, graham > wrote:
> >
> > >On 2018-12-12 7:10 p.m., jmcquown wrote:
> > >> On 12/12/2018 7:44 PM, graham wrote:
> > >>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and
> > >>>> some
> > >>>> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
> > >>>> and puts a little moisture in the air.
> > >>>>
> > >>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
> > >>> this pictu
> > >>> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
> > >>> Graham
> > >>
> > >> Those are beautiful!
> > >>
> > >> Jill
> > >Thanks! I usually have to explain what a pomander is to people. They are
> > >so used to scented candles and plug-ins these days.

> >
> > Readers would most likely know what a pomander is.

>
> You'd pretty much have to be an old fart to know what a pomander is. You'd
> pretty much have to be an old fart to know what a Jethro Tull is. Well,
> mostly.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRkwR7Dj97Q
>
> ==
>
> But, but, but I am an old fart ... <g>
>
> btw I made that Asian beef thingy today. Too sweet for me but D. loved
> it)


That's the thing about Asian food. Sweetness is considered an important element. The thing about Japanese candy is that it ain't sweet enough. That's goofy! The Brits, on the other hand, know a thing or two about the proper amount of sweet in their sweets!
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>
>
>"Fruitiest of Fruitcakes" wrote in message
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>
>On 13 Dec 2018, Ophelia wrote
>(in article >):
>
>>
>> "graham" wrote in message news >>
>> On 2018-12-12 8:23 p.m., Bruce wrote:
>> > On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:44:41 -0700, > wrote:
>> >
>> > > On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>> > > >
>> > > > A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and
>> > > > some
>> > > > orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell
>> > > > wonderful
>> > > > and puts a little moisture in the air.
>> > > Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3
>> > > in
>> > > this pictu
>> > > https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
>> >
>> >
>> > Potpourri sounds a bit fuddy-duddy, but the containers are beautiful.

>> Thanks! Scented candles are much more dangerous!
>>
>> ==
>>
>> The scent of those candles makes me feel sick. I would much rather have
>> something like the ones you are making.

>
>My youngest sons partner bought us an electric diffuser last Christmas. At
>first I was sceptical because the bottle of fragrance oil it came with was
>not particularly nice (to me) smelling.
>
>However, I looked on Ebay and discovered the vast range of scented oils
>that
>are available and bought some I thought might be ok.
>
>I love vanilla, and there are fruity ones, plus one called cut grass. Now I
>add a few drops of one of those on occasion. There is also a cinnamon and
>orange oil which is very pleasant.
>
>==
>
>Oh! Maybe I should have another look!! I do like the scent of vanilla ...


Bake a cake.

==

Heh we are discussing scents ... not just cakes!


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On 13 Dec 2018, Ophelia wrote
(in article >):

>
> "Fruitiest of Fruitcakes" wrote in message
> news.com...
>
> On 13 Dec 2018, Ophelia wrote
> (in article >):
>
> >
> > "graham" wrote in message news > >
> > On 2018-12-12 8:23 p.m., Bruce wrote:
> > > On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:44:41 -0700, > wrote:
> > >
> > > > On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and
> > > > > some
> > > > > orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
> > > > > and puts a little moisture in the air.
> > > > Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
> > > > this pictu
> > > > https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
> > >
> > >
> > > Potpourri sounds a bit fuddy-duddy, but the containers are beautiful.

> > Thanks! Scented candles are much more dangerous!
> >
> > ==
> >
> > The scent of those candles makes me feel sick. I would much rather have
> > something like the ones you are making.

>
> My youngest sons partner bought us an electric diffuser last Christmas. At
> first I was sceptical because the bottle of fragrance oil it came with was
> not particularly nice (to me) smelling.
>
> However, I looked on Ebay and discovered the vast range of scented oils that
> are available and bought some I thought might be ok.
>
> I love vanilla, and there are fruity ones, plus one called cut grass. Now I
> add a few drops of one of those on occasion. There is also a cinnamon and
> orange oil which is very pleasant.
>
> ==
>
> Oh! Maybe I should have another look!! I do like the scent of vanilla ...


The one I was given came from M&S, but looking through their website they
dont seem to sell them any more, although John Lewis and Argos do.


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On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 7:11:58 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 5:33:11 AM UTC-10, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 21:18:07 -0700, graham > wrote:
> >
> > >On 2018-12-12 7:10 p.m., jmcquown wrote:
> > >> On 12/12/2018 7:44 PM, graham wrote:
> > >>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and
> > >>>> some
> > >>>> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell
> > >>>> wonderful
> > >>>> and puts a little moisture in the air.
> > >>>>
> > >>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3
> > >>> in
> > >>> this pictu
> > >>> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
> > >>> Graham
> > >>
> > >> Those are beautiful!
> > >>
> > >> Jill
> > >Thanks! I usually have to explain what a pomander is to people. They
> > >are
> > >so used to scented candles and plug-ins these days.

> >
> > Readers would most likely know what a pomander is.

>
> You'd pretty much have to be an old fart to know what a pomander is. You'd
> pretty much have to be an old fart to know what a Jethro Tull is. Well,
> mostly.
>
> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRkwR7Dj97Q
>
> ==
>
> But, but, but I am an old fart ... <g>
>
> btw I made that Asian beef thingy today. Too sweet for me but D. loved
> it)


That's the thing about Asian food. Sweetness is considered an important
element. The thing about Japanese candy is that it ain't sweet enough.
That's goofy! The Brits, on the other hand, know a thing or two about the
proper amount of sweet in their sweets!
==

That is so odd)) Well it sure suits D. in the sweetness department, and
no I am not referring to candy)


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On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 7:39:00 AM UTC-10, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> >
> >
> >"dsi1" wrote in message
> ...

> snip
> >
> >You'd pretty much have to be an old fart to know what a pomander is. You'd
> >pretty much have to be an old fart to know what a Jethro Tull is. Well,
> >mostly.
> >
> >https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRkwR7Dj97Q
> >

> people who read are pretty much educated for a variety of reasons.
> However, I am an
> old fart as are a bunch of people here. You are saying that younger
> people know nothing and I tend to agree.


There's no reason to expect that a Gen Xer would know about boomer pop culture. Implying that they are ignorant is kind of... ignorant. Do you know what Instagram or Pinterest are? My guess is that you don't. If you do, that's great. Please explain it to me!


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On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 7:49:39 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 7:11:58 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> > "dsi1" wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> > On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 5:33:11 AM UTC-10, U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > > On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 21:18:07 -0700, graham > wrote:
> > >
> > > >On 2018-12-12 7:10 p.m., jmcquown wrote:
> > > >> On 12/12/2018 7:44 PM, graham wrote:
> > > >>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and
> > > >>>> some
> > > >>>> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell
> > > >>>> wonderful
> > > >>>> and puts a little moisture in the air.
> > > >>>>
> > > >>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3
> > > >>> in
> > > >>> this pictu
> > > >>> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
> > > >>> Graham
> > > >>
> > > >> Those are beautiful!
> > > >>
> > > >> Jill
> > > >Thanks! I usually have to explain what a pomander is to people. They
> > > >are
> > > >so used to scented candles and plug-ins these days.
> > >
> > > Readers would most likely know what a pomander is.

> >
> > You'd pretty much have to be an old fart to know what a pomander is. You'd
> > pretty much have to be an old fart to know what a Jethro Tull is. Well,
> > mostly.
> >
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRkwR7Dj97Q
> >
> > ==
> >
> > But, but, but I am an old fart ... <g>
> >
> > btw I made that Asian beef thingy today. Too sweet for me but D. loved
> > it)

>
> That's the thing about Asian food. Sweetness is considered an important
> element. The thing about Japanese candy is that it ain't sweet enough.
> That's goofy! The Brits, on the other hand, know a thing or two about the
> proper amount of sweet in their sweets!
> ==
>
> That is so odd)) Well it sure suits D. in the sweetness department, and
> no I am not referring to candy)


You're referring to yourself? Hee hee.
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On Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:47:50 -0000, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>
>
>wrote in message ...
>
>On Thu, 13 Dec 2018 17:08:34 -0000, "Ophelia" >
>wrote:
>
>>
>>
>>"Fruitiest of Fruitcakes" wrote in message
ganews.com...
>>
>>On 13 Dec 2018, Ophelia wrote
>>(in article >):
>>
>>>
>>> "graham" wrote in message news >>>
>>> On 2018-12-12 8:23 p.m., Bruce wrote:
>>> > On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:44:41 -0700, > wrote:
>>> >
>>> > > On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>> > > >
>>> > > > A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and
>>> > > > some
>>> > > > orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell
>>> > > > wonderful
>>> > > > and puts a little moisture in the air.
>>> > > Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3
>>> > > in
>>> > > this pictu
>>> > > https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
>>> >
>>> >
>>> > Potpourri sounds a bit fuddy-duddy, but the containers are beautiful.
>>> Thanks! Scented candles are much more dangerous!
>>>
>>> ==
>>>
>>> The scent of those candles makes me feel sick. I would much rather have
>>> something like the ones you are making.

>>
>>My youngest son’s partner bought us an electric diffuser last Christmas. At
>>first I was sceptical because the bottle of fragrance oil it came with was
>>not particularly nice (to me) smelling.
>>
>>However, I looked on Ebay and discovered the vast range of scented oils
>>that
>>are available and bought some I thought might be ok.
>>
>>I love vanilla, and there are fruity ones, plus one called cut grass. Now I
>>add a few drops of one of those on occasion. There is also a cinnamon and
>>orange oil which is very pleasant.
>>
>>==
>>
>>Oh! Maybe I should have another look!! I do like the scent of vanilla ...

>
>Bake a cake.
>
>==
>
>Heh we are discussing scents ... not just cakes!


Nothing makes a house smell good like baking... and there are
countless flavors/scents.
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On 2018-12-13 8:35 a.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 21:16:41 -0700, graham > wrote:
>
>> On 2018-12-12 5:51 p.m., wrote:
>>> On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:44:41 -0700, graham > wrote:
>>>
>>>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and some
>>>>> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell wonderful
>>>>> and puts a little moisture in the air.
>>>>>
>>>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3 in
>>>> this pictu
>>>>
https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
>>>> Graham
>>>
>>> Lovely.
>>>

>> Thanks!

>
> really, really lovely. Is there a part of the process that you enjoy
> more?
>

Thanks! For me it's getting the form right. Take off a mm in one place
and it can make the difference between a good shape and a form that
"sings". For example, I am not as happy with the one on the left in
figured maple(but my sister loves it) as I am with the other two that
are made from relatively plain wood.
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On 13 Dec 2018, Ophelia wrote
(in article >):

>
> "Fruitiest of Fruitcakes" wrote in message
> news.com...
>
> On 13 Dec 2018, Ophelia wrote
> (in article >):
>
> >
> > "graham" wrote in message news > >
> > On 2018-12-12 8:23 p.m., Bruce wrote:
> > > On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 17:44:41 -0700, > wrote:
> > >
> > > > On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and
> > > > > some
> > > > > orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell
> > > > > wonderful
> > > > > and puts a little moisture in the air.
> > > > Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the 3
> > > > in
> > > > this pictu
> > > > https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
> > >
> > >
> > > Potpourri sounds a bit fuddy-duddy, but the containers are beautiful.

> > Thanks! Scented candles are much more dangerous!
> >
> > ==
> >
> > The scent of those candles makes me feel sick. I would much rather have
> > something like the ones you are making.

>
> My youngest sons partner bought us an electric diffuser last Christmas.
> At
> first I was sceptical because the bottle of fragrance oil it came with was
> not particularly nice (to me) smelling.
>
> However, I looked on Ebay and discovered the vast range of scented oils
> that
> are available and bought some I thought might be ok.
>
> I love vanilla, and there are fruity ones, plus one called cut grass. Now
> I
> add a few drops of one of those on occasion. There is also a cinnamon and
> orange oil which is very pleasant.
>
> ==
>
> Oh! Maybe I should have another look!! I do like the scent of vanilla ...


The one I was given came from M&S, but looking through their website they
dont seem to sell them any more, although John Lewis and Argos do.

==

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On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 7:49:39 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 7:11:58 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> > "dsi1" wrote in message
> > ...
> >
> > On Thursday, December 13, 2018 at 5:33:11 AM UTC-10, U.S. Janet B.
> > wrote:
> > > On Wed, 12 Dec 2018 21:18:07 -0700, graham > wrote:
> > >
> > > >On 2018-12-12 7:10 p.m., jmcquown wrote:
> > > >> On 12/12/2018 7:44 PM, graham wrote:
> > > >>> On 2018-12-12 2:01 p.m., U.S. Janet B. wrote:
> > > >>>>
> > > >>>> A small handful of whole cloves, a couple of cinnamon sticks and
> > > >>>> some
> > > >>>> orange peel in simmering water makes the whole house smell
> > > >>>> wonderful
> > > >>>> and puts a little moisture in the air.
> > > >>>>
> > > >>> Recently, I've been making pomanders for dried potpourri like the
> > > >>> 3
> > > >>> in
> > > >>> this pictu
> > > >>> https://postimg.cc/ZWpVX7rP
> > > >>> Graham
> > > >>
> > > >> Those are beautiful!
> > > >>
> > > >> Jill
> > > >Thanks! I usually have to explain what a pomander is to people. They
> > > >are
> > > >so used to scented candles and plug-ins these days.
> > >
> > > Readers would most likely know what a pomander is.

> >
> > You'd pretty much have to be an old fart to know what a pomander is.
> > You'd
> > pretty much have to be an old fart to know what a Jethro Tull is. Well,
> > mostly.
> >
> > https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRkwR7Dj97Q
> >
> > ==
> >
> > But, but, but I am an old fart ... <g>
> >
> > btw I made that Asian beef thingy today. Too sweet for me but D. loved
> > it)

>
> That's the thing about Asian food. Sweetness is considered an important
> element. The thing about Japanese candy is that it ain't sweet enough.
> That's goofy! The Brits, on the other hand, know a thing or two about the
> proper amount of sweet in their sweets!
> ==
>
> That is so odd)) Well it sure suits D. in the sweetness department, and
> no I am not referring to candy)


You're referring to yourself? Hee hee.

==

THWAP!!! ;p


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