tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post1680985428485275735..comments2024-03-27T02:20:56.245-05:00Comments on Travels with Emma: Are you plagued by Wristastosis?Travels with Emmahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00411769980205792011noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-33098285274995369192012-03-27T19:50:25.278-05:002012-03-27T19:50:25.278-05:00I understand those folks who monitor credit card t...I understand those folks who monitor credit card transactions are always looking for something unusual or out of character for the card holder. They hit yours on the 'nickel'. If I can't get a jar open, sometimes I slam it lid down on the floor. Usually enough force to crack the seal, Although your antique one worked quite well.Muffy's Markshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826630430126318583noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-39200598474663852262012-03-27T19:47:47.717-05:002012-03-27T19:47:47.717-05:00YUCK! I hate snakes. Hope that wells fargo gets th...YUCK! I hate snakes. Hope that wells fargo gets things taken care of for you.<br /><br />Travel Safecruzin2somehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04826924699303749855noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-21635024811033201262012-03-27T19:20:40.596-05:002012-03-27T19:20:40.596-05:00Cool on the antique gizmo! I usually bang the jars...Cool on the antique gizmo! I usually bang the jars on my counter top, then realize my MH is not a real house, I should not do that! <br />I'm glad the Credit Card co was on the game & called you asap!TexCynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05174615550131393975noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-49761283615169627952012-03-27T17:55:21.916-05:002012-03-27T17:55:21.916-05:00I hate hearing from my credit card company that th...I hate hearing from my credit card company that there's been a suspicious transaction. But I love that they're on top of it.Linda Myershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-49755802631298823592012-03-27T17:04:06.116-05:002012-03-27T17:04:06.116-05:00Judy,
You may have been a math teacher but you DO...Judy, <br />You may have been a math teacher but you DO write well! Meat and potatoes writer, ha! (And I ought to know: I was an Anguish teacher)<br /><br />EmjayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-19646025081625545572012-03-27T12:09:35.136-05:002012-03-27T12:09:35.136-05:00Sometimes it's nice to have a "Big Brothe...Sometimes it's nice to have a "Big Brother" looking out for you. We've been pretty happy with Wells Fargo, too. An escort service, too funny. Hey, wait, isn't that what you do at the refuge, escorting all those people around to see the cranes? <br /><br />I've heard of legless lizards before, but never saw a picture of one. Cool Beans!<br /><br />Quite a collection of jar openers you have, but it goes to show that there isn't always a "better mousetrap" when the antique one was the only one to get the job done.Paul and Marti Dahlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17332654035718777839noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-25560819029346629812012-03-27T12:00:11.260-05:002012-03-27T12:00:11.260-05:00We charged a $370.00 baseplate for our Tracker on ...We charged a $370.00 baseplate for our Tracker on our American Express from US Auto Parts Warehouse. They assured us 3 times that it was "in stock" and hit our credit card with the charge within 1 hour of ordering. Found out it was NOT in stock and wasn't even MADE yet due to a backorder at Blue Ox. We could expect it in 7-9 weeks. I cancelled the order and the company would NOT issue a refund. <br /><br />Good ole American Express went to bat for me, removed the charge immediately from my account, and now, 4 weeks later they finally got that company to comply with the refund status. Amazing! <br /><br /><br />~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~<br />Karen and Steve<br />(Our Blog) RVing: Small House... BIG Backyard<br /> http://kareninthewoods-kareninthewoods.blogspot.comKarenInTheWoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-20481539527276904972012-03-27T11:38:40.392-05:002012-03-27T11:38:40.392-05:00I have two handy tools for opening jars. One is a...I have two handy tools for opening jars. One is a regular "church key"-type can opener from days gone by. It is easy to pierce the lid of a jar with this implement, so use it gently - just enough to break the vacuum. The other I got from Amazon. It works very well, but does not fit every single jar lid. Here is the URL for it.<br /><br />http://www.amazon.com/Harold-Import-70200-Frosted-Assorted/dp/B002OJBW8E/ref=sr_1_16?ie=UTF8&qid=1332866099&sr=8-16<br /><br />You may find them in a store somewhere, too.<br /><br /> Virtual hugs,<br /><br /> Judiejudilynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13640947046484366376noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-83067929456666130552012-03-27T10:44:15.685-05:002012-03-27T10:44:15.685-05:00everyone seems thrilled that you got your jar open...everyone seems thrilled that you got your jar open! me too...<br /><br />I am however sad that the lizard has to go through life looking like a snake!meowmommahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01209824648988317879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-55955017473763897982012-03-27T10:32:05.456-05:002012-03-27T10:32:05.456-05:00Lizard? Snake? Look the same to me! You do seem...Lizard? Snake? Look the same to me! You do seem to have the jar opening arsenal.Rickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16523089898331291694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-66933817788787600382012-03-27T08:24:02.473-05:002012-03-27T08:24:02.473-05:00Hang on to that rubber thing from SS. I have been...Hang on to that rubber thing from SS. I have been looking for one and they are not easy to find.Catherine, Jo Beth and Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06889362286725037937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-3182793008563485042012-03-27T08:02:07.753-05:002012-03-27T08:02:07.753-05:00It seems like everything is getting harder to open...It seems like everything is getting harder to open..from jars to the shrink wrap stuff...conspiracy, I'm thinking...ha!ain't for city galshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14938751007704247232noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-51639024785281018422012-03-27T07:37:29.575-05:002012-03-27T07:37:29.575-05:00Being a big gal and as my dad said independent as ...Being a big gal and as my dad said independent as a hog on ice always did things for myself. have learned how to ask others for their jar opening ability, especially at the restaurant. I am fortunate the kids there all take care of me. I have my dad's old nutcracker and it works wonders on tops the size of soda bottlesDonna W.https://www.blogger.com/profile/05019476423396804316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-44123441772540621512012-03-27T00:05:53.819-05:002012-03-27T00:05:53.819-05:00Wonderful news about Wells Fargo. So glad to hear ...Wonderful news about Wells Fargo. So glad to hear they are on the ball. We have Bank of America and they too called Paul not long ago about something very similar to yours. We were thrilled they caught the false charges. <br />I never knew a lizard could have no legs. Of course there is a lot I don't know. Enjoy your week. ~wheresweaverPaul and Marsha Weaver OCT. 17, 2009https://www.blogger.com/profile/04066424117005030170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-35291879895348600902012-03-27T00:01:53.345-05:002012-03-27T00:01:53.345-05:00I like that your tool that got the job done was th...I like that your tool that got the job done was the oldest one of the bunch. What does that tell you? I had a fraudulent transfer from my bank account to my PayPal account just last week. It looked suspicious to PayPal so they froze my account before the money could be spent...I was sure glad of that. Sure are a lot of dishonest people, but thank goodness, they are in the minority.Donna Khttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06161069942110860372noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-12573416575779560632012-03-26T23:19:14.051-05:002012-03-26T23:19:14.051-05:00I am lucky enough to have a man in the house to op...I am lucky enough to have a man in the house to open jars..but I loosen them first..makes him feel better!! :)Sue and Doughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11436889944386917688noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-82106708562171686562012-03-26T23:16:11.125-05:002012-03-26T23:16:11.125-05:00Escort service?????? No way, we already had the d...Escort service?????? No way, we already had the discussion on here that you are a "cheap date". hahaha It's a good thing they are looking out for you on your credit cards.<br /><br />http://travelinglongdogs.blogspot.comTravelingLongdogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07562207397650862936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-86163999420237489542012-03-26T23:04:06.746-05:002012-03-26T23:04:06.746-05:00Judy, i make some really neat little things, rathe...Judy, i make some really neat little things, rather like that round thing from Soc Sec, but from waffle shelve liner that people i have given them to swear by. Send me an address & i will send u one!!! :) eeewwww to the 'snake' pictures.............Luci & Loreehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05532319517164921110noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-35703037203964899962012-03-26T21:32:54.012-05:002012-03-26T21:32:54.012-05:00If my rubber gripper won't open my jar, I turn...If my rubber gripper won't open my jar, I turn the jar upside down and give it a good whack square down on its lid. That usually breaks the seal enough to let me open it.Linda Sandhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12734450335251336493noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-75516156707163047192012-03-26T21:29:53.638-05:002012-03-26T21:29:53.638-05:00Hi. My husband and I both have the wrist problem....Hi. My husband and I both have the wrist problem. Lots of times I am able to open really tough jars by using the tip of a spoon to break the seal. Have seen a tool that was made to do just that---break the seal---but decided it's easy enough to use a spoon. Do have to be careful; make sure I have the jar secure so I don't drop it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-25077254259156775202012-03-26T21:15:30.180-05:002012-03-26T21:15:30.180-05:00Hmmm, an escort service? Be careful out there.Hmmm, an escort service? Be careful out there.Gypsyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052445200220681513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-929275762500798082012-03-26T21:02:26.022-05:002012-03-26T21:02:26.022-05:00I sure know what you mean about weak wrists. I ha...I sure know what you mean about weak wrists. I have the same issue, so I too bought a jar opener. Sometimes even have a problem with that too. LOLRuthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09838311859054693066noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-31185826387632368552012-03-26T20:53:20.199-05:002012-03-26T20:53:20.199-05:00Whew...glad to hear you decided against the escort...Whew...glad to hear you decided against the escort service...LOLSusan and Bobhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07794549126336412629noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-2417648864679138552012-03-26T20:41:53.444-05:002012-03-26T20:41:53.444-05:00Last year we got that phone call about fraudulent ...Last year we got that phone call about fraudulent charges -- twice on two separate cards. That was two times we could say thank goodness big bro was watching I too have the wrist prob -- something happens to hubby I'll be looking for a gadget (preferably electric) to help me open those stubborn jars!Alan and Marilyn McMillanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01473233016633229141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7774004683471521654.post-39860277763366640522012-03-26T20:13:25.442-05:002012-03-26T20:13:25.442-05:00I sometimes have the jar opening problem too and w...I sometimes have the jar opening problem too and would love to have that antique tool of yours. I try the gripper and if that doesn't work I give a good whack on the side of the lid in the direction I want the lid to turn. That almost always does it but it ruins the lid in terms of a good seal.<br /><br />Funny you should be talking about fraud. For a long time last spring my blog was full of my problems with Citi Bank constantly denying charges I made thinking it was fraud. I finally got the fraud protection lightened up and we hadn't had any trouble until yesterday. We stopped to get gas in the RV and David mistyped the zip code into the machine. BINGO, when he tried to do it again the card wsa denied. Had to call them and straighten it out. They really don't get that we are full timers. Keep asking me when we are going back to the state of our address so they can put it in my record. <br /><br />Your snake sure fooled me! Thanks for the information.Sherryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00328866430156879312noreply@blogger.com