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Teach a parrot the terms “supply and demand” and you’ve got an economist. Thomas Carlyle Reducing Static Cling Pin a small safety pin to the seam of your slip and you will not have a clingy skirt or dress. Same thing works with slacks that cling when wearing panty hose. Place pin in seam of slacks and — voila — static is gone. Measuring Cups Before you pour sticky substances into a measuring cup, fill it with hot water. Dump out the hot water, but don’t dry the cup. Next, add your ingredient, such as peanut butter, and watch how easily it comes right out. Foggy Windshield? Hate foggy windshields? Buy a chalkboard eraser and keep it in the glove box of your car. When the windows fog, rub with the eraser! Works better than a cloth! Reopening Envelope If you seal an envelope and then realize you forgot to include something inside, just place your sealed envelope in the freezer for an hour or two. Voila! It unseals easily. Conditioner Use your hair conditioner to shave your legs. It’s a lot cheaper than shaving cream and leaves your legs really smooth. It’s also a great way to use up the conditioner you bought but didn’t like when you tried it in your hair... Good-Bye Fruit Flies To get rid of pesky fruit flies, take a small glass fill it 1/ 2 with Apple Cider Vinegar and 2 drops of dishwashing liquid, mix well. You will find those flies drawn to the cup and gone forever! Get Rid Of Ants Put small piles of cornmeal where you see ants. They eat it, take it ‘home,’ & can’t digest it so it kills them. It may take a week or so, esp. if it rains, but it works & you don’t have the worry about pets or small children being harmed! Take Baby Powder To The Beach Keep a small bottle of baby powder in your beach bag. When you’re ready to leave the beach sprinkle yourself and kids with the powder and the sand will slide right off your skin. Some Advice from the NZ Police Holiday Driving Tips Holiday driving doesn’t have to be stressful or dangerous. Plan, prepare and pack ahead of time. Take a roadmap and the phone numbers of people you may need to call if delayed. Make sure your vehicle is in roadworthy condition and up to the journey. Check or have a garage check your vehicle at least a week before in case repairs are needed. Many garages offer safety checks for tyre tread and pressure, lights, brakes, cooling systems and other components. You should also check that your spare tyre is properly inflated and your lift jack and car tools are there in case they are needed. Check your torch batteries are bright and the contents of your first aid kit are complete. It is a good idea to keep a spare key inside your wallet in case you get locked out. Don’t be in a hurry. Speeding and driver fatigue cause accidents. Allow plenty of time for your journey and for rest breaks and delays along the way. Be prepared to enjoy the journey, however long it takes. Your holiday fun will start earlier and you will arrive in a happier state of mind. Unless you can leave early and have allowed extra time, avoid leaving on the last workday before a holiday when you know the roads will be congested. Determine to be courteous and remain calm, even if provoked by other drivers’ behaviour. Maintain a safe following distance from the vehicle in front. Use your indicators. Keep left unless passing and pull over to let others pass you. If you need to pass a slower vehicle, wait for a passing lane or until you can see clear road ahead of you and enough space to overtake safely. Remember not PUT YOUR AD HERE FOR $10.00 CALL 021 174 4637
to cut in too closely, especially in front of larger vehicles that take a longer time to brake and could end up hitting you from behind. Don’t let a speeding ticket mar your holiday. Buckle up with a seat belt and use approved child seats for restraining children. There is a $150 fine for each person not buckled up. Do not allow distractions such as eating, drinking and passenger / telephone conversations to interfere with the primary task of driving. You can avoid driver fatigue and stay alert by: * having a good sleep before your journey * driving at times of the day when you are normally awake * taking a rest break every two hours or less and stretching or exercising * drinking fluids regularly, especially while driving in summer conditions * taking a short nap if you feel tired * sharing the driving * keeping the air vents open or using your air conditioning in the fresh or outside air mode When packing your vehicle, make sure everything is securely stowed. Even small objects can become dangerous missiles in the event of a sudden stop or a crash. Never leave children unattended in a vehicle, even for a few moments. Some Advice from the NZ Fire Service Fire Extinguishers What type to use and how to use them You are only young once, but you can stay immature indefinitely. Anonymous Fire extinguishers should only be used in the following circumstances: * When everyone has been evacuated and accounted for at a safe meeting place. * When the fire service has been called. * When it is safe to do so considering the size and location of the fire. * Access to the fire is unrestricted and a safe retreat is possible at all times. * Remember life is more important than property, don’t put yourself or others at risk. * Only when everyone is outside and the fire service has been called, should you attempt to put the fire out, and only if it is contained and you can safely escape. What type of fire extinguisher do I need? Fire is divided into 6 classes. Note: This is a new classification - be aware that most extinguishers will be labelled with the old four classification. Some extinguishers are more suitable than others for putting out the different classes of fire. Where should I install the fire extinguisher? * Fire Extinguishers should be wall mounted above the normal reach of children, and in or near the kitchen. * If it is in the kitchen, don’t put it to close to the stove or cooking surfaces. * Ideally have another extinguisher in the garage and one in the car. * Caravans should have one attached to the inside of the door. * Boats should have one mounted in a protected area where it can be reached from the open deck. Operating the extinguisher * Always carefully read the instructions on the side of the extinguisher, and make everyone staying in the house aware of where it is and how to use it. * Most extinguishers require a safety pin or clip to be removed before a trigger can be operated. * Aim the extinguisher at the base of the fire, keeping yourself low, and work the extinguisher in a sweeping motion from left to right. * Don’t start too close to the fire ( most extinguishers are designed to be operated from about 2 - 3 metres away). PUT YOUR AD HERE FOR $10.00 CALL 021 174 4637
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