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Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 19-04-2011, 13:46
Replies: 51
Views: 26,917
Posted By IrishLass
Re: Cabin Comfort - Quilt / Duvet / Blanket ?

Great Idea. However .... A word of caution: Latex allergies have become increasingly prevalent and we have become more aware of it since universal precautions in healtcare.

Make sure that you,...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 18-03-2011, 09:44
Replies: 9
Views: 12,483
Posted By IrishLass
Re: Using dry ice in coolers

As I am sure you know the secret to keep dry ice frozen is to protect it from AIR. Other ice ("wet ice") and a cold environment are not necessarily needed to keep the dry ice from "melting" .... you...
Forum: Cooking and Provisioning: Food & Drink 08-03-2011, 13:14
Replies: 41
Views: 4,918
Posted By IrishLass
Re: What I need the most often and how I make it last the longest...

This is not very clever, but I like other folks on CF love the "Lock and Lock" storage. Stored items don't ever spill and these containers always keep the water and air out.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 08-03-2011, 12:53
Replies: 43
Views: 14,382
Posted By IrishLass
Re: Ginger to Cure Sea Sickness

That is great news AZ. I am so glad that you did well. Thank you for sharing your results. I hope you continue to have such good results.

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Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 04-03-2011, 12:17
Replies: 32
Views: 8,070
Posted By IrishLass
Forum: Health, Safety & Related Gear 03-03-2011, 16:00
Replies: 19
Views: 3,842
Posted By IrishLass
Re: Over Age 40 ? Please Consider an AED !

JamuJoe: Sorry for the late reply. This issue has been thoroughly debated in another (recent) thread. I am a medical professional and I spent two years in emergency medicine, but thank you. All I...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 03-03-2011, 10:54
Replies: 108
Views: 30,330
Posted By IrishLass
Re: The Head Smells Bad

Thank you Paul. I am making note of all this for the task at hand. Yes....I can tell that Peg is quite the authority at this area and very generous to share her wealth of information. Thanks to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 03-03-2011, 10:51
Replies: 19
Views: 2,867
Posted By IrishLass
Re: Where to Begin and other Advice

A Tartan will do that. :)
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 03-03-2011, 08:59
Replies: 108
Views: 30,330
Posted By IrishLass
Re: The Head Smells Bad

THANK YOU SO MUCH PEG ... we will go at this and let you know what happens. And wow ..... apparently this is a huge issue. I am amazed at how many responses there have been to this one issue. I...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 03-03-2011, 08:53
Replies: 32
Views: 8,070
Posted By IrishLass
Re: Experienced Advising Newbies - Making S/V Home

I love all of these postings! This is exactly what we need to hear ..... no matter our level of experience. We need to be reminded of some of these things -- especially the relationship and...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-03-2011, 18:27
Replies: 43
Views: 14,382
Posted By IrishLass
Yes....would love to know the name. Thanks.

Yes....would love to know the name. Thanks.
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-03-2011, 17:49
Replies: 43
Views: 14,382
Posted By IrishLass
A slice of lime and some ice and you have it...

A slice of lime and some ice and you have it made. Cheers!
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 02-03-2011, 14:13
Replies: 108
Views: 30,330
Posted By IrishLass
Re: The Head Smells Bad

Thanks Pete ..... I will pass this on to my husband too.
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 02-03-2011, 14:11
Replies: 108
Views: 30,330
Posted By IrishLass
Re: The Head Smells Bad

From Peg:

Before we can fix it, we need to determine the source...

Is the odor confined to the head? Or throughout the boat?

Is it always present? Or only when you first come aboard...
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 02-03-2011, 13:47
Replies: 32
Views: 8,070
Posted By IrishLass
Re: Experienced Advising Newbies - Making S/V Home

So funny ..... I know and when we leave the house for good, I am going to miss my shoes. :) At least I have other uses for the shoe bags!
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 02-03-2011, 13:45
Replies: 32
Views: 8,070
Posted By IrishLass
Re: Experienced Advising Newbies - Making S/V Home

OMGOSH ... Found .... transformation ..... storing. Yes, it is five o'clock somewhere, but I've not started drinking. LOL. My fingers get ahead of my mind. Thanks again for sharing all the ideas.
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 02-03-2011, 13:42
Replies: 32
Views: 8,070
Posted By IrishLass
Re: Experienced Advising Newbies - Making S/V Home

Great ideas -- espescially for cruisers and live aboards. My husband is always rethinking the storage. Also, until you can afford to build-in or glass-in shelves or reconfigure your areas ..... I...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-03-2011, 13:16
Replies: 43
Views: 14,382
Posted By IrishLass
Re: Ginger to Cure Sea Sickness

Not sure how you make it, but this is a great recipe from Alton Brown:

Candied Ginger Recipe : Alton Brown : Food Network...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 02-03-2011, 12:54
Replies: 108
Views: 30,330
Posted By IrishLass
Re: The Head Smells Bad

Dear Peg:

I love the quote from Harold ... thank you for sharing. Moreover, thank you for reminding me of the questions you asked. I can respond to some of these questions, however my husband...
Forum: General Sailing Forum 02-03-2011, 12:45
Replies: 43
Views: 14,382
Posted By IrishLass
Re: Ginger to Cure Sea Sickness

What is the "electronic band" that is known to work well? Anyone with experience in this area?
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 02-03-2011, 12:31
Replies: 15
Views: 12,714
Posted By IrishLass
Re: Larger Family Living On Board

Family of 7 ..... I cannot speak to your issue in that I have not cruised with small children. However, I think you have a wonderful idea. I have friends who have undertaken similar adventures with...
Forum: Plumbing Systems and Fixtures 02-03-2011, 11:48
Replies: 108
Views: 30,330
Posted By IrishLass
Re: The Head Smells Bad

I know .... men have all the fun! :)
Forum: Families, Kids and Pets Afloat 02-03-2011, 11:36
Replies: 51
Views: 26,917
Posted By IrishLass
Re: Cabin Comfort - Quilt / Duvet / Blanket ?

Many good suggestions here. Adding this "casualty blanket" to the mix can help as well. You can place it on your sleeping berth or inside the duvet (layer closest to your body) and it will help to...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-03-2011, 09:17
Replies: 95
Views: 10,504
Posted By IrishLass
Re: A Defibrilator on Board ? Good Idea ?

SOME of this is good advice SWEETSAILING. Healthcare maintenance is very important and you are right .... we should take BETTER care of our bodies than we do our boats/yachts. We should not assume...
Forum: Liveaboard's Forum 02-03-2011, 08:54
Replies: 86
Views: 17,544
Posted By IrishLass
Re: Laundry Aboard While on the Hook

Japanese Plastic Washboard Washing Laundry Board #6094 - eBay (item 200529774929 end time Mar-09-11 08:55:43 PST)...
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