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There have even been hurricanes beyond November 30 and before June 1. Mother Nature isn't into dates, lol
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These are good to know, and quite useful, even for camping.
Quote20 Clever Ways To Use WD-40 That Will Only Make Your Life Easier
By Tanya |
Ever since WD-40 came out, it has been saving people from all kinds of situations. It's not just the solver of squeaks though, it's got a lot of uses that can help you out.
From dealing with pesky birds, to removing ink from carpets, WD-40 is a multipurpose tool everyone needs in their home.
There's a lot of ways you can use it, so let's see what it can to!
1. Removes duct tape from a surface
It can get rid of the of that sticky residue that's always left behind when you remove the tape so it's like it was never there!
2. Gets out ink stains
You know that annoying moment when a pen explodes on your favorite shirt? Well, apparently WD-40 is all you need to get it out!
3. It'll also get lipstick out of clothing
It doesn't matter if it's already all set in there, the WD-40 should help get all the pigment out of the fabric.
4. If a ring is stuck, WD-40 will help you get it off your finger
Shared When your fingers swell up and you find yourself stuck in a ring, a quick spritz of WD-40 will lubricate it enough that it'll just slip right off.
5. Keep birds of windows and railings
If there are a bunch of birds hanging around on your railings and windowsills, spray a bit of WD-40 along them. They hate the smell and will not hang around.
6. Helps you get burrs and thistles out of your pet's hair
You know when your dog goes running through the bushes and comes out looking like a beast? Well, those burrs are a pain to get out, but using WD-40 will help all those pieces come out without such a hassle.
7. Removes scuffs off of floors
You know when you've got a new pair of shoes or a new chair that scuffs the floor? Well, WD-40 can get those scuffs out no problem!
8. Keeps bugs out of your house
If you put some WD-40 in your door frames and windows, it'll help you keep out bugs. Spiders, cockroaches, and any other annoying creepy crawlers will be deterred from making their homes in your house.
9. Can help you get gum out of hair
Shared If you or your kids get gum stuck in your hair, you can just spray some WD-40 on it and comb it out carefully. Just be careful not to get it in your eyes!
10. Removes salt stains from winterboots
Anyone who has to deal with snow and salt know how annoying salt stains on your clothes are. To get them off your boots, use a bit of WD-40 and wipe with a clean rag.
11. Helps make boots or shoes waterproof
A thing layer of WD-40 can help act as a barrier to keep all that snow from getting into your shoes. That way you'll keep those feet warm all through the winter months.
12. Keep wasps from building their nests
If you keep getting wasps building nests in your eaves-through you can spray some WD-40 along them and they will go away in no time!
13. Remove dog poop from your shoe
No one likes stepping in dog poop, but if you do, WD-40 is your best bet to clean it. Just spray it on and then it will be a lot easier to get it out of all the grooves in your shoes. It also works on gum.
14. Loosen tight zippers
Shared If you have a zipper that's stuck, using a bit of WD-40 can help sort that right out. Even if it's one that is constantly catching, WD-40 will help make it like new again.
15. Get grease off your hands
Shared Sometimes regular soap just won't cut it when it comes to getting grease off of your skin. To really get those hands clean, rub WD-40 into your hands and watch it wash off easily.
16. Clean stains out of your fridge
Shared You know those mystery stains that seem to become a part of the fridge after a while? Well, they don't have to. When you can't get them out with regular cleaning supplies, the WD-40 will help break it all down so you can wipe it up no problem.
17. Conditions your leather furniture
You know when your leather couches get a little worn out? Well, keep it soft and shiny by spraying some WD-40 on and buffing it in with a soft cloth.
18. Removes crayon and marker from the walls
Shared It happens to all of us, the kid gets a crayon and suddenly the wall is an abstract art piece. If you want to take it down, a little WD-40 will take it off without ruining the paint.
19. Keep dead bugs from sticking to your car
It's inevitable, but you can prevent the annoying bug splatter all over the front of your car if you spray the WD-40 on the grill. It'll also make the ones that do manage to get stuck on easier to wipe off.
20. Clean oil spots from your driveway
If you notice some oil spots on your driveway you can easily remove them by spraying a generous amount of WD-40 on the area before spraying it down with water. It should wash away no problem!
Source - Readers Digest / Huffington Post
There's obviously a lot that WD-40 can do, so make sure you keep it in stock in your house!
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I learned some things today, how about you? Some of these things are quite useful for camping!
Quote13 Amazing Uses For Listerine That Every Woman Should Know
By Sandra |
Mouthwash HacksListerine is no longer a simple mouthwash, but a way to remove fungus, and even repel fleas on your pets. Check out this list of things that you can use your bottle of Listerine for.While you're constantly trying to remember to use mouthwash every day, Listerine is good for more than just to rinse out your mouth.
Listerine was actually developed in 1878 as a surgical antiseptic, and was used for all sorts of things. It only was marketed to fight bad breath in the 1970s.
Much like VaporRub and Vaseline, you can add Listerine to the list of things in your medicine cabinet that can have a positive impact on your health. Listerine is no longer a simple mouthwash, but a way to remove fungus, and even repel fleas on your pets.
Check out this list of things that you can use your bottle of Listerine for.
13. Soak Your Feet In It
If you have had some stubborn toenail fungus that you are itching to get rid of, try running yourself a Listerine foot bath. Simply mix some Listerine with warm water and soak your feet for 30 minutes. For more stubborn infections, you can add some white vinegar to the mix.
Shared 12. Pour It Down The Toilet
No, you're not just flushing your money away. Listerine is good for cleaning and deodorizing your toilet. Just pour a little on your toilet brush and scrub the entire bowl. It will leave it clean and with a great smell too!
Shared 11. Stop The Itch
Have an itch that you can't seem to get rid of? Whether it's insect bites or a poison ivy rash, Listerine can actually help! Just dab some on a cotton ball and apply it to the affected area and feel the itch disappear.
10. Rub It Under Your Arms
Did you run out of deodorant and forget to buy a new stick? Listerine is actually very good at fighting underarm odor. Pour a bit on a cotton ball and rub it all over your armpit when you're in a pinch.
Shared 9. Ditch The Dandruff
Say goodbye to dandruff with the help of Listerine. Most people wouldn't think about applying the mouthwash to their scalp, but it can actually help get rid of those pesky flakes.
Simply massage some Listerine onto your scalp and wrap your hair in a towel. After letting it sit for a few minutes, wash it away and say goodbye to that dandruff too.
8. It Can Help Your Pup Too
Don't waste your money on expensive flea sprays and pet products when you can go for a more natural approach.
Try mixing some Listerine with your pup's shampoo or dilute it with water in a spray bottle to take advantage of its positive benefits.
7. Use It On Your Face
Your face will feel more clean than you ever thought imaginable thanks to the positive powers of Listerine. Just pour some on a cotton ball and use it on your face.
Because of its antiseptic qualities you can even battle acne with it!
6. Clean Your Toothbrush With It
Well this one sounds more like it's intended purpose. Since Listerine is good to battle germs inside your mouth, it's also good to remove them from your toothbrush as well.
Just fill a glass with some Listerine and let your toothbrush soak. By morning it will be as good as new!
Shared 5. Use It As A Screen Cleaner
Move aside Windex, Listerine has this one covered. Spray some of the mouthwash over your screen or put some on a cloth and wipe away all the dust, dirt and oils that may have built up on the surface. Not only will it get rid of all the gross things, but it will also wipe away fingerprints. Let's not forget that nice minty smell as opposed to the typical chemicals you smell after cleaning.
4. Toss It In Your Trash
Having issue with your trash starting to stink? Soak a paper towel in Listerine and put it at the bottom of the bag. Sure beats the smell of garbage in the kitchen!
Shared 3. Prevent The Spread Of Lice
Products to prevent the spread of lice can get really expensive! Why not try a home remedy with something you already have in your bathroom?
Soak your hair in Listerine and then cover it with a shower cap. Let it work its magic for two hours and then wash and rinse your hair like normal.
2. Remove A Tick
Ticks can be a big problem in the summer, and Listerine can help.
Fold up a paper towel and soak it in Listerine. Then place it on top of the tick for a few second and the tick will let go. Now that's a relief!
1. Heal Bruises Faster
Do people tell you that you "bruise like a peach"? Help your bruises heal a lot faster with the help of Listerine.
Dab a Listerine-soaked cotton ball onto the bruised area. It will help the blood to flow and help the bruise heal faster.
Shared Source: 24hviral photos / MommySavers
How many of these uses did you know?
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Thank you to my father, US Navy, my uncle US Army Vietnam, and my grandfather, US Army, WWII
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Not that I need more stuff in my house, but this may be something I get for my niece and nephew while I am over there at Thanksgiving.
https://chipandco.com/epcots-world-showcase-christmas-tree-has-gone-up-329275/
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The magical World Showcase Christmas Tree in Epcot’s has gone up. Twinkling lights, ornaments from around the world, and World Showcase Lagoon in the background…sigh! Christmas has come to Epcot at Walt Disney World this week. We walked around the tree which sits just in front of the lagoon and looked at all the details. There are small flags and ornaments representing each land around the showcase.
Here you see a little love shown for the United Kingdom with some festive holiday sayings from China as well.
While you are visiting the Epcot World Showcase you should try the new Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree Scavenger Hunt! Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree Scavenger Hunt takes you around the world showcase, with a special prize for completing the checklist. You can purchase this scavenger hunt map at select locations in Epcot for $6.99. Once you have a map, you’ll travel around the World Showcase, looking for Chip and Sale who are collecting ornaments for their Christmas Tree. After you’ve helped Chip and Dale find an ornament in each country, you’ll be rewarded with a special prize!
You can get all three sets if you purchase the map 3 times. There are some repeats in the sets though, which is great if siblings are sharing. The Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree Scavenger Hunt is definitely a fun activity to do with family and friends of all ages.
You’ll have the opportunity to choose from one of three sets of mini buttons! The button packs come with 1 medium button and five mini buttons. The main button says Chip and Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree, and then each mini features a different ornament you helped the feisty little chipmunk pals find around the showcase.
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I have a really cool printer that I can make those overlays for the magic bands. However, not until I don't have to pay $14.99 each. I am already suckered by the teenager to buy him the more expensive ones that are printed at the parks.
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I know that it has been some time since you posted this, but I sent you the pm with the address.
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Here is the first race of next season! Enjoy
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With fall comes the first race weekend of the 2018-2019 runDisney season. Runners from all over gathered at Walt Disney World last weekend to complete the 2018 Disney Wine & Dine Half Marathon, and their taste buds left happy! Celebrating some of the classic chefs of Disney, costumed participants plowed their way through several different events. Through the Animal Kingdom and Epcot, runners wined and dined for a total of 19.3 miles of exercise and fun!
Disney Fall Feast 5k
An adventure lasting 3.1 miles through the Animal Kingdom awaited participants. While celebrating Chef Tony and Lady and the Tramp, runners blasted through the family fun.
Disney Wine and Dine 10K
This 10K offered even more fun for runners as they celebrated Chef Louis and Sebastion at the finish line. In extravagant costumes, runners completed the race through Epcot!
Disney Wine and Dine Half Marathon
The final event of the weekend brought with it Chef Mickey himself, accompanied by many other friends. Rafiki and Edna Mode joined runners as they completed the 13.1-mile course!
The event closed with special ceremonies toasting those who comleted the Disney Two Tour Challenge. That’s a total of 19.3 miles in one weekend! Guests were elated to receive special commemorative medals for completing races. It was a fun kick-off for the 2018-2019 run season at Walt Disney World, to say the least! Time to start training for next year!
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So this came out recently on Disney Shopping Site. I for one, would LOVE to have a navy magic band, only because I would make it an AUBURN magicband. However, I think I will just wait until the colors are available to order when I book a stay or on my annual pass.
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Since the release of the MagicBand 2, we’ve seen lots of new background colors behind the prints of many fabulous new bands. Now we can have those beautiful hues as solid MagicBand colors! That’s right Five New MagicBand Colors have been released!
These solid colored MagicbBands are available for sale on shopDisney, and at select locations through out the Walt Disney Parks and Resorts where MagicBands are sold. They have a retail price of $14.99, but are not available as part of the free MagicBands when staying at a Disney Resort at this time.
Let’s check out the five fabulous new colors of Turquoise, Lavender, Navy, White, and Dark Green!
Disney Parks MagicBand 2 – Turquoise
Disney Parks MagicBand 2 – Lavender
Disney Parks MagicBand 2 – Navy Blue
Disney Parks MagicBand 2 – White
Disney Parks MagicBand 2 – Dark Green
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My football team has a lot to be desired. However, they didn't hire this guy and and apparently he is out of a job again this morning.
QuoteMajor College Football Coach Has Been Fired
LOUISVILLE, KY - JANUARY 09: Bobby Petrino talks to the media after being introduced as the head coach of the University of Louisville at Papa John's Cardinal Stadium on January 9, 2014 in Louisville, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
Louisville has reportedly made a decision on head coach Bobby Petrino following the Cardinals’ blowout loss to Syracuse this weekend.
Petrino, according to a report by Yahoo! Sports college football insider Pat Forde, has been fired as the head coach of the Louisville football program.
“Breaking: Louisville has fired Bobby Petrino, effective immediately,” he reports.
Breaking: Louisville has fired Bobby Petrino, effective immediately. Story to come on @YahooSports
1,194 people are talking about thisNews of Petrino’s firing doesn’t come as too much of a surprise, as he was believed to be on the hot seat for much of the 2018 season.
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2 hours ago, keith_h said:
How about their parents?
I thought they were holding the stroller.
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Hopefully if you a are a passholder, you just got your Chef Mickey magnet from Food and Wine. (or if you are me, you couldn't go and traded for one)
However, now, for the holidays, WDW is passing out to passholders a new Goofy magnet. I will be getting our set(s) during Thanksgiving. How about you?
Also, I have two that I need to trade for, which is the Christmas Mickey and Flower and Garden Mickey. I will be willing to trade Snarky stickers or other Passholder magnets. Like I said, I will be in the Disney area Thanksgiving week. Let me know if you want to trade via mail or in person.
QuoteDisney has announced special offerings for Annual Passholders during the upcoming 2018 Epcot International Festival of the Holidays—November 18 through December 30 2018.
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On your first visit, receive a complimentary Passholder magnet featuring a Goofy holiday design. To pick up your complimentary gift, visit Mouse Gear or Port of Entry.
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Kickoff the Festival on November 18 by savoring an exclusive Annual Passholder Goofy Gingerbread Cookie, available for purchase at Taste Track while supplies last.
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Exclusive Annual Passholder Festival of the Holidays Chip 'n Dale ornament, T-shirt and other merchandise for purchase, while supplies last.
- 20% merchandise discount on festival gear. Your discount also applies to an all-new Cookie Jar (to fill up during the Holiday Cookie Stroll) and the Chip & Dale’s Christmas Tree Spree Scavenger Hunt.
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On your first visit, receive a complimentary Passholder magnet featuring a Goofy holiday design. To pick up your complimentary gift, visit Mouse Gear or Port of Entry.
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Kungaloosh and a Dole Whip, I think you have described heaven
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This is the 20th year for the Giant Gingerbread House. Can you believe it? I absolutely love going over there and seeing and smelling. Here are some sights from this year. If you are over there, please post. I won't be over until Thanksgiving week, but I will post some pics once I go over.
https://chipandco.com/20th-anniversary-gingerbread-house-at-grand-floridian-328698/
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Celebrating it’s 20th anniversary this year is the Grand Floridian Resort’s Gingerbread House at Walt Disney World. Now in its final stages of last minutes touches, the life-size gingerbread house has been a staple at the Grand Floridian Resort’s lobby during the holidays.
Construction of this magnificent gingerbread house began on Nov 7th and they hope to be all finished by Nov 11th. Guests are able to stroll by the house as the team of chefs at the Grand Floridian diligently and painstakingly create this amazing culinary masterpiece. You might even get to say hello to one of the chefs and grab a gingerbread sample.
For those who can’t visit the gingerbread house I’m here to give you an up close and personal virtual “taste” of what it looks like. Can’t you just smell the gingerbread?
To create this house it takes an estimated over 400 hours of baking the gingerbread and approximately 160 hours of construction. Can you believe that preparations actually began during the summer?
A chocolate plaque hangs proudly in honor of Chef Erich Herbitscheck, who recently retired from the Grand Floridian. Chef Herbitscheck has been the mastermind of this magical culinary creation since it first appeared 20 years ago.
Also available will be 20th-anniversary gingerbread houses guests are able to purchase as well as other delightful gingerbread treats.
Chip with Chip and Company was just at the Grand Floridian Resort a few minutes ago and shared a live video of the gingerbread house construction.
If you are heading to the Magic Kingdom Park for the holidays make sure to take a short detour, hop on the monorail, and visit the Grand Floridian Resort’s Holiday Gingerbread House before January 2nd.
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Has anyone tried this yet? I would love to have one, but I gotta have an actual review before I spend eight freakin dollars for a milkshake.
https://chipandco.com/cookie-butter-milkshake-at-magic-kingdom-328844/
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Nothing says “Christmas” quite like the holiday treats at Disney Parks! Every year, the snacks transport us to a winter wonderland for the taste buds. This year, they’re serving up the taste of your favorite Christmas cookies with a twist at Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies.
The vanilla flavored dessert has a hint of buttercream and is garnished with cotton candy, a Mickey Mouse marshmallow, and a festive little straw that looks like a candy cane. It’s almost too cute to eat! The Cookie Butter Milkshake is available all season long, so you can grab yours the next time you visit Tomorrowland!
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I want to see the dragon set all the strollers on fire, lol.
(without the children inside of course)
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Are these Dave approved?
https://chipandco.com/holiday-cinnamon-roll-at-gastons-tavern-328955/
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What better way to celebrate the holidays than to have a warm cinnamon roll. Cinnamon rolls just ooze holiday spirit to me no matter when I eat them. Walt Disney World has taken the cinnamon rolls at Gaston’s Tavern to a whole new level for the holidays by adding extra icing.
That’s right. When you bite into this perfect pastry you’ll get twice the yummy icing. For the holidays Disney has added an extra layer of red icing over the already mouthwatering white.
The delightful warm cinnamon roll at Gaston’s Tavern in Fantasyland is available all year but now for a limited time, it’s received holiday pizzazz. Make sure to stop by and check out the warm holiday cinnamon rolls before they disappear.
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Here is something Dave is going to love!
Iron Chef in Disney Springs is hosting beers, beers, beers.
https://chipandco.com/iron-chef-morimoto-hosting-the-twelve-beers-of-christmas-329079/
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The holidays are bringing so many exciting events to the Walt Disney World Resort. This December, Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto is bringing a spectacular adults only get together to Morimoto Asia at Disney Springs.Iron Chef Morimoto will host what is being called the first annual “12 Beers of Christmas” at Morimoto Asia on Sunday, December 2. The event will run from 11:30 am – 3:30 pm and will feature multiple stations of holiday-themed beers from local breweries. Guests will enjoy pairings of Pan-Asian bites at each station, while taking in the beautiful backdrop of the restaurants award-winning dining room. Pairing’s include Okonomiyaki, Takoyaki, Yakisoba, Yakitori, Gyoza, various Dim Sum, raw bar varieties, and multiple types of ramen and sushi.
Chef Morimoto is personally hosting the event and will be on hand to autograph his newest cookbook, “Mastering the Art of Japanese Home Cooking,” which will be available for purchase. One hundred percent of proceeds from the cookbook sales will be donated to Give Kids The World. Located in Central Florida, Give Kids The World is an 84-acre, nonprofit resort built exclusively to serve critically-ill children and their families while visiting for their week-long, Florida dream vacation “wish trips.”What you need to know- Date
Sunday, December 2, 2018 from 11:30AM to 3:30PM- Pricing
$55 (plus tax and gratuity).
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For booking info, please follow this link
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Photos courtesy of the Patina Restaurant Group
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See, I originally (and stupidly) thought that you got the cutting board when you visited for being a passholder, but noooooooo
Then I saw you had to go F O U R times before they handed it out. Golly Gee.
Teachers don't have that kind of time!
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I didn't get to go this year for well, reasons, but I just traded with this awesome gal for an annual passholder magnet for Food and Wine. She didn't have the black and white passholder magnet and she had an extra. I somehow feel vindicated. Now, I will go and fetch the new Goofy holiday one over Thanksgiving week. Those are super cool. My fridge needs all the magnets, lol.
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You mean these rolls?
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Nicole, that is a good idea. I asked Chris (aka SuperGeek) and he says that he would be willing to do it (add comments) but it will be by submission. (meaning you submit it and he puts them in by an update) There are specific reasons why, which I won't bore you with, but he said that he would love comments. Please submit them to us either on this thread or via pm and we will start compiling!
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You can come park at our site if you want. We will be there for NYE. I wouldn't miss it for the world.
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He beat me to it, lol
I put the announcements up on Facebook though. We thought they would drag it out until Monday. Ugh, this has been such a PITA, but anyways, if you know of peeps that would like to advertise, we are looking for peeps. We will be contacting people in the coming days but you can always give us a call or send us a message.
Prepping for rain
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I still have coquina in my tent, lol