I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
a stubborn screw-on lid?

Old age is no fun.

TIA


--
You know it's time to clean the refrigerator
when something closes the door from the inside.

On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 8:42:37 AM UTC-5, KenK wrote:
> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
> a stubborn screw-on lid?

Run a little hot water over the lid then use the other methods.

Use a small sheet of rubber.

When all else fails, use a strap wrench. Carefully, since they
can exert enough force to break the jar.

Cindy Hamilton

On 13/11/2015 6:42 AM, KenK wrote:
> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
> a stubborn screw-on lid?
>
> Old age is no fun.
>
> TIA
>
>
Put it in the sink and let hot water pour over the lid.
Graham

--
"Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play.
It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness,
disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in
witnessing violence." George Orwell

On 13 Nov 2015 13:42:31 GMT, KenK > wrote:

>I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
>I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
>No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
>help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
>a stubborn screw-on lid?
>
>Old age is no fun.
>
>TIA

A door jam works but it ruins the paintwork so I am thinking shed
door.

On 11/13/2015 8:42 AM, KenK wrote:
> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
> a stubborn screw-on lid?
>
I have one of these - so far, it's worked every time, easily.
<http://www.amazon.com/Swing--711BK-Comfort-Opener-Black/dp/B000HMC5JA/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1447425356&sr=8-1&keywords=swingaway+jar+opener>

On 2015-11-13 8:42 AM, KenK wrote:
> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
> a stubborn screw-on lid?

There are a number of tools around that are handy for opening well
sealed jars. One is a triangular fixed jaw with teeth. You just slide
it in place and turn. Another has a handle with a rubber strap that you
pull tight and lock on place and then twist. Running hot water over the
top often works. It serves to expand the air in the near vacuum and by
expanding the lid. It works best if you hear only the top and not the
glass, which may also expand.

>
> Old age is no fun.
>

Tell me about it. I had a consultation about my knee last week. There is
some arthritis in it. While we talked about it sitting in a joint
waiting for something to aggravate it and and cause a flare up I
mentioned having banged my finger the day before and a joint flared up.
She took one look and said I had it in my fingers too. It is not a
problem most of the time, but when it is acting up there is reduced
movement, reduced strength... and pain.

On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 8:42:37 AM UTC-5, KenK wrote:
> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
> a stubborn screw-on lid?


Remember to go "GRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!" when trying.

On 13 Nov 2015 13:42:31 GMT, KenK > wrote:

>I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
>I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
>No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
>help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
>a stubborn screw-on lid?
>
>Old age is no fun.
>
>TIA

I have a large pair of Channelock Pliers that will wrench that lid
right off.


https://www.channellock.com/



William

"KenK" > wrote in message
...
>I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around
> it.
> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
> a stubborn screw-on lid?
>
> Old age is no fun.
>
> TIA

One thing that works with many jars is to insert the tip of a metal spoon
under the edge with the curved part facing out. Then pull up on the handle.
This sort of pries the edge loose, breaking the seal. If the spoon will not
fit, I then might resort to using the little hook on my can opener for the
same purpose. If that doesn't work, I have three different jar openers.
Another thing that can help is to put the lid under hot water. This will
loosen the metal. Now if it is a plastic lid, then the only things I have
listed that might work would be the jar openers.

KenK wrote:
>
> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
> a stubborn screw-on lid?
>
> Old age is no fun.
>
> TIA

I've been there, Ken. Try holding the lid under hot water, then give
it a few taps, but then use a dry towel to unstick. I've never heard
of this happening but I always have the fear of twisting so hard, you
break the glass underneath the lid and shred your hand to pieces.

Next time, just buy fresh garlic.

On 13 Nov 2015 13:42:31 GMT, KenK > wrote:

> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
> a stubborn screw-on lid?
>
> Old age is no fun.
>
Did you run the cap under hot water, bang (that's when granite
counters come in handy), then twist with your towel?

There are a few items on the market to help those with weaker hands
and wrists. I've always liked the under cabinet model with a V
opening to place the jar lid and then you can use both hands to twist.
There's also a V opener with a handle on it, but that means one hand
has to hold onto the jar while the other one struggles with the lid.
I bought one recently that gently lifts the lid just enough to break
the seal, but not enough to damage the lid in any way. Haven't needed
to use it yet, so the jury is still out. It's called the Jarkey Jar
Pop Jar One. http://www.alltopbargains.info/WebPictures/img_7113.jpg


> TIA


--

sf

On 13 Nov 2015 13:42:31 GMT, KenK > wrote:

>I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
>I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
>No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
>help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
>a stubborn screw-on lid?
>
>Old age is no fun.
>
>TIA

If you often have this problem, check out Black & Decker's "lids off."

--
Susan N.

"Moral indignation is in most cases two percent moral,
48 percent indignation, and 50 percent envy."
Vittorio De Sica, Italian movie director (1901-1974)

On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 5:42:37 AM UTC-8, KenK wrote:
> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
> a stubborn screw-on lid?
>
> Old age is no fun.
>
> TIA


I have one of these. They are wondeful. Just mount it under your overhead cabinet. You can get the most stubborn lid off with pretty much no effort.

http://smile.amazon.com/EZ-Off-NA-Ja...ter+jar+opener

On 2015-11-13, KenK > wrote:

> Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times.

This ALWAYS works for me. You must be doing it wrong. The trick is,
bang the lid with glancing blows aimed in the direction of lid
removal. That is, "lefty-Lucy". Heck, I even use this method with
frozen/rusted bolts. A hammer and chisel in the direction of LL.

nb

On 11/13/2015 7:42 AM, KenK wrote:
> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
> a stubborn screw-on lid?
>
> Old age is no fun.
>
> TIA
>
>

I have arthritis in my hands, and it is very difficult for me to open
jars. I normally use two rubber pads (two so I can use one on the lid
and one on the bottom of the jar to prevent slippage). If that doesn't
work, I have an electric jar opener -- Black & Decker Lids Off Automatic
Jar Opener. I don't think it would be worth the price for people who do
not have a great deal of difficulty with this task, but it has been a
"life saver" for me on occasions when other methods will not work.

MaryL

On 2015-11-13, Dave Smith > wrote:

> Running hot water over the top often works. It serves to expand the
> air in the near vacuum and by expanding the lid. It works best if
> you hear only the top and not the glass, which may also expand.

The vacuum thing is a non-issue. It's the heating of the lid and thus
making it expand, that is working, here. It's an ancient mechanic's
trick. But, you are correct about the glass also expanding. That's
why I use the knife trick.

nb

On Fri, 13 Nov 2015 10:41:32 -0500, Gary > wrote:

> Next time, just buy fresh garlic.

Or the bag of peeled garlic. I have 3 of these in my Amazon shopping
cart because I prefer real garlic on the head, but hubby doesn't like
peeling garlic (what a prince) and I figured if it works, my kids can
give the peeling job to one of their kids.
http://g02.a.alicdn.com/kf/HTB1mpXGI...g-HZC035-1.jpg

--

sf

notbob > wrote in news:damjs1Ffot9U3
@mid.individual.net:

> On 2015-11-13, Dave Smith > wrote:
>
>> Running hot water over the top often works. It serves to expand the
>> air in the near vacuum and by expanding the lid. It works best if
>> you hear only the top and not the glass, which may also expand.
>
> The vacuum thing is a non-issue. It's the heating of the lid and thus
> making it expand, that is working, here. It's an ancient mechanic's
> trick. But, you are correct about the glass also expanding. That's
> why I use the knife trick.
>
> nb
>

A couple minutes of hot water worked like a champ - even on a plastic
lid. Came off effortlessly! Will certainly try to remember that one!



--
You know it's time to clean the refrigerator
when something closes the door from the inside.

Cindy Hamilton > wrote in
:

> On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 8:42:37 AM UTC-5, KenK wrote:
>> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but
>> discovered I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a
>> towel around it. No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife
>> blade several times. No help. This is the first time these methods
>> have failed. What do you do for a stubborn screw-on lid?
>
> Run a little hot water over the lid then use the other methods.
>

A couple minutes of hot water worked like a champ - even on a plastic
lid. Came off effortlessly! Will certainly try to remember that one!


> Use a small sheet of rubber.
>
> When all else fails, use a strap wrench. Carefully, since they
> can exert enough force to break the jar.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>



--
You know it's time to clean the refrigerator
when something closes the door from the inside.

graham > wrote in :

> On 13/11/2015 6:42 AM, KenK wrote:
>> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but
>> discovered I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a
>> towel around it. No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife
>> blade several times. No help. This is the first time these methods
>> have failed. What do you do for a stubborn screw-on lid?
>>
>> Old age is no fun.
>>
>> TIA
>>
>>
> Put it in the sink and let hot water pour over the lid.
> Graham
>

Perfect! Thank you!


--
You know it's time to clean the refrigerator
when something closes the door from the inside.

"Julie Bove" > wrote in
:

>
> "KenK" > wrote in message
> ...
>>I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but
>>discovered
>> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel
>> around it.
>> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times.
>> No help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do
>> you do for a stubborn screw-on lid?
>>
>> Old age is no fun.
>>
>> TIA
>
> One thing that works with many jars is to insert the tip of a metal
> spoon under the edge with the curved part facing out. Then pull up on
> the handle. This sort of pries the edge loose, breaking the seal. If
> the spoon will not fit, I then might resort to using the little hook
> on my can opener for the same purpose. If that doesn't work, I have
> three different jar openers. Another thing that can help is to put the
> lid under hot water. This will loosen the metal. Now if it is a
> plastic lid, then the only things I have listed that might work would
> be the jar openers.
>
>

A couple minutes of hot water worked like a champ - even on a plastic
lid. Came off effortlessly! Will certainly try to remember that one!



--
You know it's time to clean the refrigerator
when something closes the door from the inside.

Gary > wrote in :

> KenK wrote:
>>
>> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but
>> discovered I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a
>> towel around it. No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife
>> blade several times. No help. This is the first time these methods
>> have failed. What do you do for a stubborn screw-on lid?
>>
>> Old age is no fun.
>>
>> TIA
>
> I've been there, Ken. Try holding the lid under hot water,

That did it!

> then give
> it a few taps, but then use a dry towel to unstick. I've never heard
> of this happening but I always have the fear of twisting so hard, you
> break the glass underneath the lid and shred your hand to pieces.
>
> Next time, just buy fresh garlic.
>



--
You know it's time to clean the refrigerator
when something closes the door from the inside.

sf > wrote in
:

e> On 13 Nov 2015 13:42:31 GMT, KenK > wrote:
>
>> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but
>> discovered I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a
>> towel around it. No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife
>> blade several times. No help. This is the first time these methods
>> have failed. What do you do for a stubborn screw-on lid?
>>
>> Old age is no fun.
>>
> Did you run the cap under hot water,

Perfect! Thanks!

> bang (that's when granite
> counters come in handy), then twist with your towel?
>
> There are a few items on the market to help those with weaker hands
> and wrists. I've always liked the under cabinet model with a V
> opening to place the jar lid and then you can use both hands to twist.
> There's also a V opener with a handle on it, but that means one hand
> has to hold onto the jar while the other one struggles with the lid.
> I bought one recently that gently lifts the lid just enough to break
> the seal, but not enough to damage the lid in any way. Haven't needed
> to use it yet, so the jury is still out. It's called the Jarkey Jar
> Pop Jar One. http://www.alltopbargains.info/WebPictures/img_7113.jpg
>
>
>> TIA
>
>



--
You know it's time to clean the refrigerator
when something closes the door from the inside.

Sqwertz > wrote in
:

> On 13 Nov 2015 13:42:31 GMT, KenK wrote:
>
>> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but
>> discovered I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a
>> towel around it. No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife
>> blade several times. No help. This is the first time these methods
>> have failed. What do you do for a stubborn screw-on lid?
>>
>> Old age is no fun.
>
> Garlic juice is like glue. So methods that are meant to relieve
> pressure aren't going to work (tapping lid with knife, banging jar,
> etc...). A soak in hot water is your best bet.

Correct. It came right off.
>
> Of course the REAL, RFC food snob solution is to only use fresh
> garlic. Bottled garlic is terrible stuff.

Works fine for me as a flavoring for a pot of beans, etc.

>
> -sw
>



--
You know it's time to clean the refrigerator
when something closes the door from the inside.

Hot water usually works for me if it's a jar of something that could be
sticky....and garlic is for sure sticky.

N.

KenK wrote:
>
>I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
>I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
>No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
>help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
>a stubborn screw-on lid?

A fat rubberband works for me... I use bottled ink and have several,
each has a wide rubberband on the cap permanently... those rubberbands
on produce; broccoli, asparagus, etc. work well. A sheet of sandpaper
also gives a non slip grip.

On Fri, 13 Nov 2015 06:13:21 -0800 (PST), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 8:42:37 AM UTC-5, KenK wrote:
>> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
>> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
>> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
>> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
>> a stubborn screw-on lid?
>
>Run a little hot water over the lid then use the other methods.
>
>Use a small sheet of rubber.
>
>When all else fails, use a strap wrench. Carefully, since they
>can exert enough force to break the jar.
>
>Cindy Hamilton

thanks Cindy. I use that one for jars of sticky stuff but and never
thought of using it for brand new jars. none of the gizmos and
gadgets are any help for me.
Janet US

On 13 Nov 2015 17:10:25 GMT, notbob > wrote:

>On 2015-11-13, Dave Smith > wrote:
>
>> Running hot water over the top often works. It serves to expand the
>> air in the near vacuum and by expanding the lid. It works best if
>> you hear only the top and not the glass, which may also expand.
>
>The vacuum thing is a non-issue. It's the heating of the lid and thus
>making it expand, that is working, here. It's an ancient mechanic's
>trick. But, you are correct about the glass also expanding. That's
>why I use the knife trick.
>
>nb

Jars and lids are becoming to big for me to get my hand around. On
quite a few jars there are no gripper treads to grip either.
Janet US

On 13/11/2015 12:05 PM, Janet B wrote:
> On 13 Nov 2015 17:10:25 GMT, notbob > wrote:
>
>> On 2015-11-13, Dave Smith > wrote:
>>
>>> Running hot water over the top often works. It serves to expand the
>>> air in the near vacuum and by expanding the lid. It works best if
>>> you hear only the top and not the glass, which may also expand.
>>
>> The vacuum thing is a non-issue. It's the heating of the lid and thus
>> making it expand, that is working, here. It's an ancient mechanic's
>> trick. But, you are correct about the glass also expanding. That's
>> why I use the knife trick.
>>
>> nb
>
> Jars and lids are becoming to big for me to get my hand around. On
> quite a few jars there are no gripper treads to grip either.
> Janet US
>
I have found that mason jars of fruit can be hard to open as some sugar
has "glued" on the lid. For those, I hold the jar and rap the top edge
of the metal ring several times against something solid like the garage
floor. This breaks the seal, and no, I have never broken the glass jar.
Graham

--
"Serious sport has nothing to do with fair play.
It is bound up with hatred, jealousy, boastfulness,
disregard of all rules and sadistic pleasure in
witnessing violence." George Orwell

On 11/13/2015 12:04 PM, l not -l wrote:

> Then I heard a segment on America's Test Kitchen radio show - "What's hot,
> what's not". Each week the segment reviews two kitchen gadgets, usually one
> that is worthwhile and another that is a waste of money. The "hot" gadget
> that week was the Swing-A-Way Jar Opener for less than $9. I bought one and
> it has consistently helped me open any and all size jars I've encountered.
>
> THUMB's UP to Swing-A-Way Jar Opener.
>
+1

My local grocery has frozen Butterball turkeys for $1.19/lb.

Sqwertz wrote:
>KenK wrote:
>
>> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
>> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
>> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
>> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
>> a stubborn screw-on lid?
>>
>> Old age is no fun.
>
>Garlic juice is like glue. So methods that are meant to relieve
>pressure aren't going to work (tapping lid with knife, banging jar,
>etc...). A soak in hot water is your best bet.
>
>Of course the REAL, RFC food snob solution is to only use fresh
>garlic. Bottled garlic is terrible stuff.

The only way to get fresh garlic is to yank it out of the ground and
use it that day... all the garlic sold in stores is dried garlic, same
as onions are dried... all air dried for several weeks... they are no
more fresh than raisins are fresh grapes. Were garlic and onions not
air dried they would rot very quickly. Bottled garlic is
cured/preserved with salt, acid, and/or other chemicals.
I never buy bottled garlic, I think it's crap used by lazy
non-cooks... doesn't taste like garlic... it would be far wiser to use
dehydrated, granulated/powdered garlic. I occasionally use granulated
garlic for seasoning meats, on pizza, or when all I want is a smidge.
Otherwise I buy dried bulbs and use cloves, I don't mind
slicing/mincing, whatever is required... I actually enjoy knife
work... I don't own a stoopid garlic press/smusher, I consider that a
non culinary instrument used only by lazy assed kitchen moroons... on
the very rare occasions I want smushed (garlic bread) a whack with the
side of a knife is simple and easy to clean.

KenK wrote:
> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
> a stubborn screw-on lid?
>
> Old age is no fun.
>
> TIA
>
>
This should help, a lot:

http://www.amazon.com/OXO-Good-Grips...N%3DB002DWA6KM

OXO Good Grips Jar Opener
by OXO
901 customer reviews | 21 answered questions
List Price: $9.99
Price: $9.95

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 8:42:37 AM UTC-5, KenK wrote:
>> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
>> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
>> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
>> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
>> a stubborn screw-on lid?
>
> Run a little hot water over the lid then use the other methods.
>
> Use a small sheet of rubber.
>
> When all else fails, use a strap wrench. Carefully, since they
> can exert enough force to break the jar.
>
> Cindy Hamilton
>

Good advice.

graham wrote:
> On 13/11/2015 6:42 AM, KenK wrote:
>> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but
>> discovered
>> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel
>> around it.
>> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
>> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do
>> for
>> a stubborn screw-on lid?
>>
>> Old age is no fun.
>>
>> TIA
>>
>>
> Put it in the sink and let hot water pour over the lid.
> Graham
>
Ram it up Jr. Trudeau's arse and it'll separate quick.

On 11/13/2015 11:30 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> KenK wrote:
>>
>> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
>> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
>> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
>> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
>> a stubborn screw-on lid?
>
> A fat rubberband works for me... I use bottled ink and have several,
> each has a wide rubberband on the cap permanently... those rubberbands
> on produce; broccoli, asparagus, etc. work well. A sheet of sandpaper
> also gives a non slip grip.
>
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not in terms of endearment – but rather more like the Mafia Godfather
who prepares his sons to take over the family business upon his death.
This particular post references an article by Stew Webb, a contributor
of Veterans Today.

In his life-time, George H. W. Bush (GHWB) has controlled every
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helped plan Reagan’ attempted assassination by John Hinckley, whose
family were close friends of the Bush family – a coincidence?) and 3)
ultimately as President of the United States before Bill Clinton took
office.

On 11/13/2015 10:06 AM, MaryL wrote:
> On 11/13/2015 7:42 AM, KenK wrote:
>> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but
>> discovered
>> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel
>> around it.
>> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
>> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do
>> for
>> a stubborn screw-on lid?
>>
>> Old age is no fun.
>>
>> TIA
>>
>>
>
> I have arthritis in my hands, and it is very difficult for me to open
> jars. I normally use two rubber pads (two so I can use one on the lid
> and one on the bottom of the jar to prevent slippage). If that doesn't
> work, I have an electric jar opener -- Black & Decker Lids Off Automatic
> Jar Opener. I don't think it would be worth the price for people who do
> not have a great deal of difficulty with this task, but it has been a
> "life saver" for me on occasions when other methods will not work.
>
> MaryL
>
I have, on at least three prior occasions, written posts that delve into
the “alleged” lurid past of one of our former presidents, George Herbert
Walker Bush (GHWB), the current but ailing patriarch of the Bush Family
Dynasty – I refer to them as the Bush Family Crime Syndicate, certainly
not in terms of endearment – but rather more like the Mafia Godfather
who prepares his sons to take over the family business upon his death.
This particular post references an article by Stew Webb, a contributor
of Veterans Today.

In his life-time, George H. W. Bush (GHWB) has controlled every
clandestine (hidden from view) and secret organization/operation within
the arsenal of the United States government as either 1) Director of the
CIA, 2) Vice President to Ronald Reagan (who was an unwitting puppet to
the Bush controlled cabal – GHWB secretly gave Reagan poisons that
hastened his fall into Alzheimer’s Disease and evidence suggests he
helped plan Reagan’ attempted assassination by John Hinckley, whose
family were close friends of the Bush family – a coincidence?) and 3)
ultimately as President of the United States before Bill Clinton took
office.

On 11/13/2015 9:41 AM, The Cook wrote:
> On 13 Nov 2015 13:42:31 GMT, KenK > wrote:
>
>> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
>> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
>> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
>> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
>> a stubborn screw-on lid?
>>
>> Old age is no fun.
>>
>> TIA
>
> If you often have this problem, check out Black & Decker's "lids off."
>
I have, on at least three prior occasions, written posts that delve into
the “alleged” lurid past of one of our former presidents, George Herbert
Walker Bush (GHWB), the current but ailing patriarch of the Bush Family
Dynasty – I refer to them as the Bush Family Crime Syndicate, certainly
not in terms of endearment – but rather more like the Mafia Godfather
who prepares his sons to take over the family business upon his death.
This particular post references an article by Stew Webb, a contributor
of Veterans Today.

In his life-time, George H. W. Bush (GHWB) has controlled every
clandestine (hidden from view) and secret organization/operation within
the arsenal of the United States government as either 1) Director of the
CIA, 2) Vice President to Ronald Reagan (who was an unwitting puppet to
the Bush controlled cabal – GHWB secretly gave Reagan poisons that
hastened his fall into Alzheimer’s Disease and evidence suggests he
helped plan Reagan’ attempted assassination by John Hinckley, whose
family were close friends of the Bush family – a coincidence?) and 3)
ultimately as President of the United States before Bill Clinton took
office.

On 11/13/2015 7:48 AM, Thomas wrote:
> On Friday, November 13, 2015 at 8:42:37 AM UTC-5, KenK wrote:
>> I needed some minced garlic for a pot of beans this morning but discovered
>> I couldn't get the lid off the new jar. I tried wrapping a towel around it.
>> No soap. Tried banging on it with a table knife blade several times. No
>> help. This is the first time these methods have failed. What do you do for
>> a stubborn screw-on lid?
>
>
> Remember to go "GRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!" when trying.
>
I have, on at least three prior occasions, written posts that delve into
the “alleged” lurid past of one of our former presidents, George Herbert
Walker Bush (GHWB), the current but ailing patriarch of the Bush Family
Dynasty – I refer to them as the Bush Family Crime Syndicate, certainly
not in terms of endearment – but rather more like the Mafia Godfather
who prepares his sons to take over the family business upon his death.
This particular post references an article by Stew Webb, a contributor
of Veterans Today.

In his life-time, George H. W. Bush (GHWB) has controlled every
clandestine (hidden from view) and secret organization/operation within
the arsenal of the United States government as either 1) Director of the
CIA, 2) Vice President to Ronald Reagan (who was an unwitting puppet to
the Bush controlled cabal – GHWB secretly gave Reagan poisons that
hastened his fall into Alzheimer’s Disease and evidence suggests he
helped plan Reagan’ attempted assassination by John Hinckley, whose
family were close friends of the Bush family – a coincidence?) and 3)
ultimately as President of the United States before Bill Clinton took
office.

Sqwertz wrote:
> Bottled garlic is terrible stuff.
>
> -sw

Shut up, sot!



Steve Wertz - unrepentant woman stalker and total head case begging poor
Omelet to shoot him with a sniper rifle in austin.food:

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I'd prefer you use a sniper rifle on me from a few hundred yards away.
There you go - a reason for you to buy yet another gun and ammo.

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