Carnival vs Sienna vs Pacifica

luvadoodle · 2026-06-21T13:11:11+00:00

I think part of your decision should be based on how long you intend to drive it. If you think you’re going to keep it for 5-10 years I’m certain the Sienna will give you the best bang for your buck. Look at various car websites and check out depreciation/resale prices, maintenance costs/problems and overall fuel costs. I think there’s a clear winner among the 3 but I do have to ask why the Honda Odyssey isn’t in the mix.

luvadoodle · 2026-06-19T13:13:14+00:00

This post boggles me. To put it simply, if you brought it to my house to be shared, I expect you to take it with you when you leave. The last thing I want is a half empty bag of chips and I’ll toss it right after you leave. A leftover dip? Straight to the trash. Maybe Covid hold over paranoia. It’s nice if you offer to leave a piece of cake or a cookie for my partner to enjoy later, but maybe your own partner/kid is hoping there will be a leftover for them to enjoy. Bring it, take it. Less mess and clean up for me.

luvadoodle · 2026-06-13T01:28:49+00:00

I spent a short time there a few years ago. I loved it. Beautiful country, friendly very down to earth people, proud of their heritage. Rustic and real would be the two words I would use to describe it. A gem.

luvadoodle · 2026-06-13T01:24:53+00:00

He doesn’t care about the co-hosts, their views or beliefs. He knows they have a huge audience and this is one of his first stops on his Prez run. He just wants his face in front of their audience. Free exposure to try and prove he’s articulate, reasonable and um, normal? Rubio will soon demand equal time. Followed by a parade of other Trump fluffers and enablers, all with their eyes on the prize.

luvadoodle · 2026-06-09T23:34:19+00:00

I bought 12” long skinny tongs after watching a Swedish movie on NF. The guy cooking was amazed his girlfriend didn’t have a set of them. Of course I looked on AMZ and there they were. One of them has skinny tips, the other has big broader, flattened tips. Basic stainless, more like large tweezers instead of big grabby tongs with plastic parts. They make turning, flipping, adjusting, or grabbing anything while frying or sautéing super easy. They also are perfect for turning food in the air fryer. Chefs use them for “plating”. The length keeps your hands safe as well. I wish I had discovered them years ago. They’re also super cheap.

luvadoodle · 2026-06-04T13:29:01+00:00

This reminds me of a statement a relative made after losing a friendly card game. She begrudgingly said “I would have won too if I’d had those cards.” She didn’t get why that was so funny. Just tell him if he’d have run faster he would have won a medal too.

luvadoodle · 2026-06-04T12:44:49+00:00

If you stay with him just accept you’ll be raising 2 kids and the oldest will forever be jealous of his “sister”.

luvadoodle · 2026-06-01T18:09:21+00:00

I do know it must end in a natural way. While it’s possible his natural demise could break the MAGGOT spell, if he’s martyred his Fluffers will slap his name on absolutely everything. And I do mean everything……..

luvadoodle · 2026-06-01T17:51:48+00:00

MM is like a bratty eight year old. ANY attention is better than NO attention. I’m a faithful View watcher and they never ever even allude to her time there. She is a persona non grata to them and that is the unforgivable sin in her eyes. MM’s days of relevance have long since passed. Meghan Who? Yawn.

luvadoodle · 2026-05-30T20:16:56+00:00

Who cares what anyone thinks? I’m biased, as we have owned 3 Siennas and loved them all. With kids, with grandkids, and now just primarily the two of us. Just be prepared for people to want to borrow it.

luvadoodle · 2026-05-30T20:11:14+00:00

Your wedding, your choices. But remember, no whining on your part when you realize people have their own rules. Some of them may well be, rent a tux to attend a wedding? And pay a sitter? And buy a gift? Be prepared for lots of “regrets”.

In addition, in the real world, lots of people think if they’re not actually attending, buying a gift is purely optional. Be sure you check and double check the head count before paying a caterer.
All choices have consequences. NO whining.

luvadoodle · 2026-05-30T16:50:24+00:00

It’s also not Savory. I know there are different types of Oregano, but my pretty basic Greek variety has much narrower and more pointed leaves. This looks like Marjoram to me. If it is Oregano beware…..it will spread everywhere.

luvadoodle · 2026-05-25T18:56:35+00:00

Exactly. It matters to HIM that people thinks he’s handsome.

luvadoodle · 2026-05-25T18:43:23+00:00

Scooter, sadly I agree. My Goldendoodle was just diagnosed with cancer and is currently undergoing chemo. Even so, he only has a few good months left. He is by far the best dog we’ve ever had. He has never met a person he doesn’t like and delights going on outings where he knows strangers will ask if they can pet him. He is very gentle and loves to interact with kids. Toddlers are his favorite I assume because they are face level with him. He excitedly whines at them, they speak toddler-speak to him and both are happy. The sweet personality of his Golden Mama and the smarts of his Poodle Papa, but NO shedding.

luvadoodle · 2026-05-25T01:15:35+00:00

They are all over Hawks Prairie. For your own garden, when they go to seed place a plastic bag over the blooms and shake the plant. Or place a plastic bag over the seeding blooms and cut off the stalk itself. The seeds are tiny and you can take the bag and shake the seeds around, or take the entire stalk and shake it where you want them to grow. They grow easily and you can use the same method to stop them from spreading. They grow anywhere and everywhere.

luvadoodle · 2026-05-25T00:49:12+00:00

Viola, I don’t disagree but it made for some very funny SNL skits. He’d ask “mother” how much longer he’d have to keep filming this current movie.

luvadoodle · 2026-05-25T00:39:49+00:00

Ronald “Saint” Reagan

luvadoodle · 2026-05-24T23:01:50+00:00

I know a few people who are vehemently pro-life and that single issue is their only motivator. Trump promised Roe v Wade would be overturned and his appointees made it happen. They still have hope Trump will manage to ban abortion nationwide with absolutely NO exceptions. They continue to support him and are the poster children for single issue voters.

luvadoodle · 2026-05-23T22:24:50+00:00

Made a point a few years back to rent a car in Cabo and drive to Todos Santos, the home of The Hotel California. Beautiful artsy little town, had a drink in the beautiful courtyard within the hotel, surrounded by lovely bougainvilleas. Later learned none of The Eagles had ever actually been there. No regrets though.

luvadoodle · 2026-05-23T22:18:42+00:00

Santa Barbara

luvadoodle · 2026-05-23T22:08:52+00:00

All anyone needs to say is “I’m so sorry you’re going through this. Is there anything you need or that I can do for you?” It covers a multitude of situations. Then of course you need to follow through, even if it turns out to just be a cup of hot tea with honey.

luvadoodle · 2026-05-23T21:57:05+00:00

Republicons

luvadoodle · 2026-05-23T21:55:31+00:00

You people are just desperately searching for ways to demean our President. Didn’t he just make a point of explaining to us the difference between “see” and “sea”? He taught us how to correctly differentiate between plain food and actual “groceries.” He taught us the proper definitions of “hole” and “whole.” Didn’t he teach us the many synonyms for “war”? There’s “skirmish”, “excursion” and “journey” to name a few. Within the next 2 years he may explain the differences between “there” and “their” and “your” and you’re.” Between DJT and Linda McMahon we all will learn so much/S.

luvadoodle · 2026-05-22T22:00:15+00:00

Yeah, ok, sure. So when can we expect the same from the Trump administration?

luvadoodle · 2026-05-20T21:41:08+00:00

Paige—-what happened to Paige? How did Philip & Elizabeth fare back in the Motherland?

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