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  1. ConnSC1945

    General Discussion Thread 08.12.2025

    Didn't have a hose. We had a hand pump on the well. Also a community cup that hung by it. Water was also very cold.
  2. ConnSC1945

    General Discussion Thread 08.07.2025

    I went to alumni reunion at 49 years. One of classmates walked in and shook her finger at me like I was a child. Have never been back since and it's been 62 years since I graduated. Still get angry and some of things happened Senior year .. it was the unfairness of the way I was treated as...
  3. ConnSC1945

    General Discussion Thread 07.26.2025

    Making bacon gravy for my blind grandma. I was 13 and my uncle showed me how.
  4. ConnSC1945

    Front Porch Forum: “Protective Pavlova Maker” (07/03/2025)

    Keep the recipe safe for yourself. Write it out for DIL to be given when you pass or can't make it anymore. Meanwhile tell DIL next time she asks "someday it will be yours" and smile.
  5. ConnSC1945

    General Discussion Thread 06.29.2025

    American bandstand with Dick Clark! Loved trying the new moves.
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    Front Porch Forum: "Hungry But Hopeful" (06/12/2025)

    I think as long as establishment is okay you're okay. Social activities help you mentally and emotionally. Live for yourself and be happy. Your health and well-being is more important than the nay-sayers opinion.
  7. ConnSC1945

    Need your help, GrayViners!

    As an 80 year old grandmother suggestion. What about a keep sake box. There are wooden puzzle boxes online with different themes (ie: turtles, fish, etc) then put inside special things from you. Can be notes, something you kept from a time together, etc. Value in money is not answer...
  8. ConnSC1945

    Laundry Wringer

    My family had a double tub wringer washer on front porch. Monday was wash day. First heated water on stove then carried out to washer. Second side was for rinse water. Start with white clothes and finished with Dad's bibbed overalls. Clothes hung on line. In winter we had freeze dried clothes.
  9. ConnSC1945

    Would You Rather? 05.05.2025

    Personal chef! They need to clean up and do grocery shopping,too.
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