SCC_CAFE : Messages : 9806-9835 of 9914

Thank you for the numerous responses for auto repair recommendations. It's much appreciated! Have a great day everyone!

#9807

From: zaldamo <zaldamo@...>
Date: Mon Feb 11, 2013 3:56 pm
Subject: RE: What to do with used greeting cards?

zaldamo

One thing you can do is get some white card stock, cut it to same size as the front of the card and spray glue them together.

The re-purposed greeting card front can then be used as a post card.

Of course depending on what the artwork is on the card. Some may not work well as a post card.

I've also cut nice pictures out of magazines and have done the same thing as well and created custom post cards.

#9808

From: carol smith <fyipae@...>
Date: Mon Feb 11, 2013 7:38 pm
Subject: Need Information: has anyone used or heard of soursop?

fyipae

I'm hoping some body or if anyone is familiar with soursop or if you know of anyone who has taken it before. I have a dear friend battling Cancer and they asked if anyone knew about this at all. I appreciate your feedback to forward the info to them. Please only reply if you know of this product.

Cheers!
Carol Smith
Biz2Bizservices.com

"Enjoy the little things, for one day you may look back and realize they were the big things."

~ Robert Brault

#9809

From: "Icilee" <quarlasnow@...>
Date: Thu Feb 14, 2013 3:31 am
Subject: concern about valley fair mall

Icilee

hubby was at the mall last week and was on the second floor and was trying to
find a way down to the first� and feeling discombobulated because he couldn't'
find the way down over near california pizza kitchen (the escalators by hagen
daz )  he said he felt trapped, ended up  finding an exit to a parking garage
and took the garage stairs down.  he didn't tell me this till tonight when i
told him about my experience today

today i was in the mail to meet a friend for lunch at california pizza kitchen
and  noticed things looked different from about 2-3 weeks ago when i was last
there. first all the tables near the cupcake place were gone, as were the
benches and other seating,   there were several older people asking the cupcake
place and starbucks about it because there was no place for them to rest ( and
as i also have a physical impairment i also noticed it was gone )   then it
wasn't till my friend showed up who had parked near nordstroms said where did
hagen daz and the escalators go?

i have to say that i think it's unsafe that the escalators are gone from that
part of the mall. there is no easy exit from the second floor of that part of
the mall in an emergency.   does anyone know to whom we can voice our concerns
both about the lack of stairs from upper level to lower level and also the
removal of the occasional seating. ?

thanks

#9810

From: Kelli S <keepitsimple@...>
Date: Thu Feb 14, 2013 4:48 am
Subject: Re: concern about valley fair mall

k_alys

here is the email address to customer service at Valley Fair:

valleyfair@...

in the subject line put:

Speak Up: Customer Feedback

please post again when you get a response, so we know if this is a permanent change or?

Kelli

On Feb 13, 2013, at 7:31 PM, Icilee <quarlasnow@...> wrote:

hubby was at the mall last week and was on the second floor and was trying to find a way down to the first… and feeling discombobulated because he couldn't' find the way down over near california pizza kitchen (the escalators by hagen daz ) he said he felt trapped, ended up finding an exit to a parking garage and took the garage stairs down. he didn't tell me this till tonight when i told him about my experience today

today i was in the mail to meet a friend for lunch at california pizza kitchen and noticed things looked different from about 2-3 weeks ago when i was last there. first all the tables near the cupcake place were gone, as were the benches and other seating, there were several older people asking the cupcake place and starbucks about it because there was no place for them to rest ( and as i also have a physical impairment i also noticed it was gone ) then it wasn't till my friend showed up who had parked near nordstroms said where did hagen daz and the escalators go?

i have to say that i think it's unsafe that the escalators are gone from that part of the mall. there is no easy exit from the second floor of that part of the mall in an emergency. does anyone know to whom we can voice our concerns both about the lack of stairs from upper level to lower level and also the removal of the occasional seating. ?

thanks

#9811

From: Ila Keiper <ilak@...>
Date: Sun Feb 17, 2013 5:56 pm
Subject: Where are the classified ads for used cars?

ilakeiper

The Sunday paper had no car sale ads except from dealers.  Where do
private parties go to sell cars?   My friend's
old old Volvo ,well kept and still running well was totaled, she wants
to buy another.

#9812

From: SBay Ecologist <keep.earth.clean@...>
Date: Sun Feb 17, 2013 11:04 pm
Subject: Free Tax Preperations sites?

keep.earth.clean@...

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It is getting to be time consuming to thest each one of them out :)

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#9813

From: "kbraun75" <kbraun75@...>
Date: Mon Feb 18, 2013 9:48 pm
Subject: where to donate open bags of cat food?

kbraun75

Hi
i have a couple bags of opened Science Diet dry cat food. I called a couple
shelters and they only want unopened ones. any idea of an organization that will
take opened ones around Sunnyvale/Santa Clara area?
thanks
K

#9814

From: Amy J <alorayne@...>
Date: Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:38 am
Subject: Re: where to donate open bags of cat food?

alorayne

Hi K,

I work as a volunteer for a couple of different cat rescue groups in the south bay. Towncats and Friends For Pets. I also know several volunteers in the "Feral Freedom" program who would be thrilled with a food donation. If you are ever in the general area near Oakridge Mall 85/87, I would be happy to meet you and distribute them to the groups.

I used to post twice a year on the Freecycle groups about cat items needed, but for some reason the moderators of the Freecycle groups on Yahoo (not the Freecycle.org group) will not allow me to request items for non-profit organizations. They don't want preferential treatment for a non-profit. Go figure!

Let me know if you come to my area for any reason in the near future and if not, I can ask around to see if there is anyone in your part of town willing to take open bags. It's a pretty small tight-knit community, us cat people. A lot of organizations will not take opened food for understandable reasons, especially if just dropped in donation bins. Some of us do as long as it is in the original manufacture's bag and we actually meet the person. (We have to make sure it has not been recalled or is overly expired.) Thank you for considering rescue groups to donate to. It is greatly appreciated and it is how these groups survive by the kindness of folks willing to donate supplies.

Cheers!

Amy

From: kbraun75 <kbraun75@...>
To: SCC_CAFE@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2013 1:48 PM
Subject: [SCC_CAFE] where to donate open bags of cat food?

Hi
i have a couple bags of opened Science Diet dry cat food. I called a couple shelters and they only want unopened ones. any idea of an organization that will take opened ones around Sunnyvale/Santa Clara area?
thanks
K

#9815

From: Nicole Nolte <nicolenolte@...>
Date: Tue Feb 19, 2013 6:26 pm
Subject: health insurance

nicolenolte...

We are looking into buying health insurance, has anyone found a plan you really like.

There are a lot of companies out there, and would appreciate any recommendations.

Thanks for your time,

Nicole

#9816

From: "bridgeplayer54" <bridgeplayer54@...>
Date: Sat Feb 23, 2013 8:29 pm
Subject: Any mushroom experts out there?

bridgeplayer54

I have a Mario Batali recipe and it calls for 3 oz. of dried porcini mushrooms.
After pricing them at 3 stores and finding they are between $75 and $100 a
pound, I'm not using them.

So what is a good substitute? Cremini that I pre-saute?

Any hints?

Mario must be deluding himself if he thinks we can make this recipe.

Donna

#9817

From: tanya <tanyagarden@...>
Date: Sun Feb 24, 2013 4:26 am
Subject: Re: Any mushroom experts out there?

peninsulaper...

http://www.discusscooking.com/forums/f128/substitute-for-porcini-mushrooms-62729.html

I've found dried mushrooms in a small package at Trader Joe's. I don't recall what variety or how much exactly (under $5). I wouldn't know the diff between one kind and another, though.

Here are some online opinions -- basically, sub any other dried mushrooms (not fresh).

On Sat, Feb 23, 2013 at 12:29 PM, bridgeplayer54 <bridgeplayer54@...> wrote:

I have a Mario Batali recipe and it calls for 3 oz. of dried porcini mushrooms. After pricing them at 3 stores and finding they are between $75 and $100 a pound, I'm not using them.

So what is a good substitute? Cremini that I pre-saute?

Any hints?

Mario must be deluding himself if he thinks we can make this recipe.

Donna

--
If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. -- Cicero

#9818

From: Caroline Alemany <calemany@...>
Date: Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:38 pm
Subject: Free Workshop: Kidpower Personal Safety Training (4/25)

wg_caroline

Dear Parents;

Please see attached for this free Workshop delivered by KidPower (http://www.kidpower.org) and sponsored by St. Leo the Great School on Thursday, April 25th. The attached flyer includes the workshop agenda, as well as key contact information for the school and the presenter.

A representative from St. Leo the Great School has said that is if there is enough interest through this flyer and the upcoming 4/25 adults-only workshop, they would like to work with Kidpower to schedule other age-appropriate workshops in San Jose.Currently, Kidpower does not have any workshops for elementary school-aged children scheduled to be held in the San Jose area (only in the Oakland/Berkeley area).

#9819

From: "drive260" <drive260@...>
Date: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:44 pm
Subject: BOCCE BALL LEAGUE-LOOKING FOR 3 MORE PEOPLE

drive260

Want to join a Bocce Ball League? Lots of FUN because that's what it's supposed
to be while being competitive!  Quickly need 3 more people to form a team of 4 -
men or women, young or old (18 and up)experienced or not. Will play on Wednesday
nights starting Wed. March 6 and will rotate playing either at 6:30 or 8:30 for
approx. 4 months.  Location Bocci di Campo in Los Gatos. If interested, contact
me quickly for more details!!

#9820

From: mis2011@...
Date: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:57 pm
Subject: Looking for a great Demonologist

mis2011...

Someone in the family has this issue - once had an outbreak too.

Is there a great Demonologist you could recommend in the vicinity of
Santa Clara county?

Any alternative therapist who can cure this? Thanks

#9821

From: "homebodiesdotbiz" <homebodies.biz@...>
Date: Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:37 pm
Subject: Have access to large quantities of bread loaves to give away.

homebodiesdo...

The loaves shapes are similar to Vienna shape: an oblong loaf that is tapered at
the ends. A local restaurant throws them away every day. Call Michael @
408-529-5560.

#9822

From: "homebodiesdotbiz" <homebodies.biz@...>
Date: Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:38 pm
Subject: Dentist recommendation?

homebodiesdo...

Can anyone recommend a dentist in the Campbell/Willow Glen area? Please write
back or send e-mail: mkl@...

#9823

From: "sandyvaurs" <svaurs99@...>
Date: Thu Feb 28, 2013 9:14 pm
Subject: Question about web broadcasting of emails

sandyvaurs

When I send a message to a group such as this one (and other groups using
different software), I commonly do not receive my message.  I cannot tell if it
was sent successfully.  Does anyone know the MO of these message sending
software applications?  Do options need to be set up?  If so, I cannot see one.

#9824

From: SBay Ecologist <keep.earth.clean@...>
Date: Fri Mar 1, 2013 5:59 am
Subject: Re: Question about web broadcasting of emails

keep.earth.clean@...

Gmail does not show your own posting.

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On Thu, Feb 28, 2013 at 1:14 PM, sandyvaurs <svaurs99@...> wrote:

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When I send a message to a group such as this one (and other groups using different software), I commonly do not receive my message. I cannot tell if it was sent successfully. Does anyone know the MO of these message sending software applications? Do options need to be set up? If so, I cannot see one.

#9825

From: SCC_CAFE@yahoogroups.com
Date: Sat Mar 2, 2013 9:53 am
Subject: File - Disclaimer

SCC_CAFE@yahoogroups.com

Please take reasonable measures to protect your safety
and privacy when posting to group lists or when completing
a direct interaction with another member. By participating
in this Santa Clara County Cafe list, you agree to hold neither
the list owners or moderators liable from bad outcomes resulting
from interactions or communications from using this list.

#9826

From: "morning_sparrow" <morning_sparrow@...>
Date: Mon Mar 4, 2013 7:08 am
Subject: outdoor solar security lights?

morning_sparrow

I am interested in adding some solar security lights on the side of my house
that has no lighting at night. I would prefer that they be motion-activated. I
know that solar lights won't be as bright as wired electric lights, but would
still prefer solar if I can find something that works well and provides adequate
light. The lights could be mounted along the roof line or on a pole. Does anyone
have suggestions for products or installers?

#9827

From: Glen <gemstuff@...>
Date: Mon Mar 4, 2013 2:59 pm
Subject: Re: outdoor solar security lights?

gemstuff@...

From: Glen <gemstuff@...>
To: morning_sparrow <morning_sparrow@...>
Sent: Mon, March 4, 2013 6:58:11 AM
Subject: Re: [SCC_CAFE] outdoor solar security lights?

I have a couple of concepts that have popped up over 10 years of playing with these things.
1. Do NOT put them where they can get wet from sprinklers and even rain (if possible), The water deposits will cloud the cell layers and make them not recharge.
2. They really must get sun light for most of the day to recharge the internal batteries.
3. Buy units that can take some abuse from kicking etc. Plastic will grow brittle and break down with sun exposure so a metal housing is best.
4. remember these have internal rechargeable batteries that last at most 5 years. Thus, look at units that the battery can be change.
5. Add some kind of reflector so you don't light up an area you don't care about. Heavy aluminum foil works well (must be the really heavy kind) Any kind of adhesive tape will brake down rapidly in the sun and heat.

SOOO you see there are a conflicts in the best installations. That is the major reason wired lights have a n advantage.

From: morning_sparrow <morning_sparrow@...>
To: SCC_CAFE@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Mon, March 4, 2013 4:07:25 AM
Subject: [SCC_CAFE] outdoor solar security lights?

I am interested in adding some solar security lights on the side of my house that has no lighting at night. I would prefer that they be motion-activated. I know that solar lights won't be as bright as wired electric lights, but would still prefer solar if I can find something that works well and provides adequate light. The lights could be mounted along the roof line or on a pole. Does anyone have suggestions for products or installers?

#9828

From: Sandy Vaurs <svaurs99@...>
Date: Mon Mar 4, 2013 3:55 pm
Subject: Re: outdoor solar security lights?

sandyvaurs

I am also interested in solar lights, mainly want to know if any of them last thru the night.
My experience is that they illuminate for only 3 or 4 hours.

On 3/3/2013 11:08 PM, morning_sparrow wrote:

I am interested in adding some solar security lights on the side of my house that has no lighting at night. I would prefer that they be motion-activated. I know that solar lights won't be as bright as wired electric lights, but would still prefer solar if I can find something that works well and provides adequate light. The lights could be mounted along the roof line or on a pole. Does anyone have suggestions for products or installers?

#9829

From: Harry Gordon <h.gordon@...>
Date: Mon Mar 4, 2013 7:57 pm
Subject: Re: outdoor solar security lights?

rx4

>I am interested in adding some solar security lights on the side of
>my house that has no lighting at night. I would prefer that they be
>motion-activated. I know that solar lights won't be as bright as
>wired electric lights, but would still prefer solar if I can find
>something that works well and provides adequate light. The lights
>could be mounted along the roof line or on a pole. Does anyone have
>suggestions for products or installers?

There does not seem to be much advantage to solar power for
motion-activated security lights since they will be rarely lighted
and then only for a brief time, so the energy used is insignificant.
I have a pair of non-solar motion-activated floodlights mounted under
the eaves on the dark side of my house. They are incandescent floods
because I want them to come on at full brightness quickly, but all
the other lights in my home have been converted to CFLs. There are
probably LED floods now that would work well also.

I have a small solar-powered light for my house number. It is barely
adequate and gets dimmer during the night as the battery runs down.
The battery requires replacement occasionally. Anything solar powered
will require batteries at night when the sun is not supplying energy.
The battery charge depends on the amount of sunlight received during
the day.

Harry
Mountain View

#9830

From: Douglas Valkenaar <douglas@...>
Date: Tue Mar 5, 2013 12:19 am
Subject: Looking for small weights

dvalkena

I'm heading up a pinewood derby pit crew and we need weights for the kids cars. I'd like to avoid lead.

Anyone have ideas on where to purchase small weights (balls, cylinders) of tungsten or other dense material at a reasonable price? I can't order online since they're needed this weekend.

#9831

From: Dale Withers <dalewp@...>
Date: Tue Mar 5, 2013 2:04 am
Subject: Re: outdoor solar security lights?

ladyjazz17

I have wired motion sensor lights next to my porch and my garage, and I really
like them. I agree that unless you have a lot of sunlight on the solar kind,
they may not do the job as well as wired ones.

Dale

#9832

From: zaldamo <zaldamo@...>
Date: Tue Mar 5, 2013 2:16 pm
Subject: Re: outdoor solar security lights?

zaldamo

We put a small solar light (the type you stick into ground) at end of our driveway so we could see driveway easier when arriving home at night. Within a couple of days someone stole it.

#9833

From: "bridgeplayer54" <bridgeplayer54@...>
Date: Tue Mar 5, 2013 4:37 pm
Subject: ATTN; Twinings Tea drinkers

bridgeplayer54

March 5 ONLY

Buy one get one free at Cost Plus World Markets

#9834

From: tanya <tanyagarden@...>
Date: Wed Mar 6, 2013 11:01 pm
Subject: toyota repair in Palo Alto or Mtn. View?

peninsulaper...

I'm looking for a combination of an excellent diagnostician who likes
to work on old cars, and reasonable rates.

My 20-year-old Toyota won't start and it's possible something is
draining the battery. Before I install a new battery, I'd like to find
out if it's worth repairing (= affordable).

Since it will need to be towed, the shop needs to be in PA or MV --
unless you know of a reasonably priced excellent diagnostician who
also makes house calls?

Thanks!

#9835

From: tanya <tanyagarden@...>
Date: Wed Mar 6, 2013 11:30 pm
Subject: Re: toyota repair in Palo Alto or Mtn. View?

peninsulaper...

more details: The battery has been tested and it was totally dead.
The car wouldn't start even with a portable charger, so something else
is going on.
If I install a new battery and something is draining the battery,
that's a waste.


On Wed, Mar 6, 2013 at 3:01 PM, tanya <tanyagarden@...> wrote:
> I'm looking for a combination of an excellent diagnostician who likes
> to work on old cars, and reasonable rates.
>
> My 20-year-old Toyota won't start and it's possible something is
> draining the battery. Before I install a new battery, I'd like to find
> out if it's worth repairing (= affordable).
>
> Since it will need to be towed, the shop needs to be in PA or MV --
> unless you know of a reasonably priced excellent diagnostician who
> also makes house calls?
>
> Thanks!



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If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need. -- Cicero