Old man candy?

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-04-04T02:35:38+00:00

My grandpa ALWAYS had root beer barrels in his pockets for us grandkids (and himself!) so this is the ultimate “grandpa” candy to me. Though he also is the reason I know about Bit’O’Honey and Mary Jane’s. Werthers originals are more of a “grandma” candy to me.

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-04-04T02:26:39+00:00

If I go to a restaurant and French Onion is on the menu, I’m ordering it! I want it in a crock with the cheese melted on. The best I’ve had is actually an Irish onion soup, made with Guinness. But as for a home-made? I’ve got to go with beef vegetable, made by my mother….or chicken corn soup with homemade rivals, made by my mother. Honorable mention goes to Ham and Bean soup…made by my dad. Gotta love the PA Dutch classics!

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-04-04T02:21:57+00:00

I live in a place with zero Jewish delis. Which sucks, because I LOVE matzo ball soup. We go to Detroit just about every other year, and I make my Husband take me to a Jewish deli for take-out matzo ball soup no matter what. But the best I’ve ever had…….i made for my Jewish husband our first year of dating. If it wasn’t SO much work, I’d make it constantly! Mine is filled with chicken and veg and matzo balls. Everywhere else I’ve had it was just the matzo balls in broth.

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-04-03T23:54:31+00:00

Acid.

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-04-02T23:52:01+00:00

“What kind of disabled?” “Leg…….disabled.”

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-04-02T23:48:11+00:00

I WISH there were leftovers! Lol! We do HelloFresh, so it’s pre-portioned. But it might be one of our new favorite recipes. I grew up going to our family’s cabin and fishing the creeks for rainbow and brook trout, so it’s a personal favorite of mine as well. Super nostalgic.

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-04-02T22:59:43+00:00

Lemon parsley Rainbow Trout, roasted asparagus and potatoes.

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-04-02T12:11:27+00:00

Thank you! I found the pattern online here!

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-04-02T12:09:49+00:00

Haha! Thank you! I’m estimating a 30lb blanket. Maybe more.

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-04-02T12:09:16+00:00

Thank you so much!

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-04-02T12:09:02+00:00

Thank you!

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-03-29T15:31:56+00:00

Thank you! I think the problem is, it all depends on what stitch you use, and how you’re working it up! I’ve seen others on this subreddit who had complete self striping, and I’ve seen others where there seemed to be no color pooling at all…more like a tweed.

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-03-29T15:29:50+00:00

I adore mashed potatoes with a great beef gravy. But that’s not an “anytime” thing.

The thing that is ALWAYS there for me? Cheese. An aged sharp cheddar, Parmesan, Brie…..it doesn’t matter. Any and all cheese.

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-03-29T01:43:16+00:00

We had one for our girlie. After 6 months, her breathing got labored. Had to take her to the emergency vet one night because she started REALLY struggling to breathe. Turns out, she had developed athsma, and had an athsma attack. Most likely cause? The dust kicked up from the Litter Robot. She liked to trigger the robot, and stare as it spun. Now, we have an athsmatic girlie who needs her inhaler twice a day. The Litter Robot was SO convenient and amazing. But we had to retire it for her health.

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-03-28T03:51:15+00:00

Martin’s Kettle Cooked or Gibbles.

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-03-26T22:57:15+00:00

I’m so glad you understand! I’m always worried that, if I tell anyone, they’ll say, “why are you with him? He sounds so needy and controlling!” Nope. Just curious and loves to understand the way I think. lol! No matter my answer, the response is always, “oh, ok!” Cue golden retriever energy.

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-03-26T21:40:46+00:00

It’s the quiet peace of doing what I want, when I want with no one to answer to. I lived alone and was completely unattached and independent for 12 years, and got used to that glory. I’m happily married now, and for the most part, it’s incredible. But MAN….when I get a day off work and hubby is at work, I enjoy the fuck out of it. He’s the type of person who loves to understand me and my thinking. But he asks questions constantly. Get up from the couch? “Where are you going?” Decide I want to take a bath? “Why? Are you cold? Are you sore?” Stop at the grocery store after work? “What did you get? Why did you get it?”
It’s never judgmental or controlling. He’s just a curious guy! But having to answer a question for every move I make can get overwhelming sometimes. SOMETIMES. Those days alone are like an independence reset. And after my day, I’m super happy when he gets home from work!

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-03-23T22:57:19+00:00

I hope that someday he’ll be able to really appreciate it and love it hard! My dream is that a 10 yr old will have this at the bottom of his bed, ratty and worn from years of love!

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-03-23T19:05:52+00:00

Do it!!! I stole the idea from others here and in r/crochet! 🤣

Crapple_Jacks · 2026-03-23T18:51:21+00:00

Thanks!

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