# Thanks to an unknown Doper. **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [May 17, 2010, 1:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-to-an-unknown-doper/539751 "2010-05-17T13:11:11Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![silenus](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/silenus/32/166_2.png) [@silenus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/silenus)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 3:42am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-to-an-unknown-doper/539751/41 "2010-05-19T03:42:57Z")
> [@Palo\_Verde](#): > > Once many years ago I was looking for a good epic novel to read and I was recommended the 'Song of Fire and Ice" series by George R. R. Martin. > > These are now some of my favorite books EVER and I’ve read all of them several times and I just can’t wait until Dance with Dragons comes out! > > Thanks! When you realize that GRRM will never _finish_ the series, you’ll change your tune toot sweet! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Zsofia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/7bcc69/32.png) [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 4:13am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-to-an-unknown-doper/539751/42 "2010-05-19T04:13:57Z")
Yeah, I can’t believe you’re grateful for that one. ---
**Author:** ![Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/a9a28c/32.png) [@Oslo\_Ostragoth](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Oslo_Ostragoth)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 4:56am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-to-an-unknown-doper/539751/43 "2010-05-19T04:56:54Z")
[Male here] A while back, I became dissatisfied with my underwear of choice, so, naturally, I asked the Dope for recommendations. Boxer briefs were recommended as making the naughty bits feel “lovingly cupped”. Sold! And much appreciated. ---
**Author:** ![BigT](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bigt/32/12044_2.png) [@BigT](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/BigT)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 6:50am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-to-an-unknown-doper/539751/44 "2010-05-19T06:50:37Z")
I honestly have learned too much to include here. The one thing that has changed me a lot was discovering that I was–wait for it–actually liberal the whole time, although I considered myself a moderate conservative. I’m still even a registered Republican (because I’m too lazy to fix that.) ---
**Author:** ![Rico](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/rico/32/3582_2.png) [@Rico](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Rico)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 6:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-to-an-unknown-doper/539751/45 "2010-05-19T06:52:54Z")
> [@toofs](#): > > \*Beans, beans > Are good for your heart. > The more you eat, > The more you fart. > > The more you fart, > the better you feel. > Eat your beans > with every meal!\* P. S. - Clam Chowder makes 'em louder… 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Ann\_Onimous](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/ea5d25/32.png) [@Ann\_Onimous](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Ann_Onimous)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 1:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-to-an-unknown-doper/539751/46 "2010-05-19T13:35:11Z")
A deep thanks to whomever pointed out this link. It’s totally gross and I enjoy it immensely. And to the Dopers who have shown so much support for my recent weight loss efforts: you have really helped to change my life. I appreciate you so much. ---
**Author:** ![Mama\_Zappa](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/71e660/32.png) [@Mama\_Zappa](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Mama_Zappa)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 2:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-to-an-unknown-doper/539751/47 "2010-05-19T14:16:47Z")
> [@congodwarf](#): > > My aunt just recently posted this on FB. She says it isn’t super sweet. > > MAPLE BAKED OATMEAL (she has a programmable stove and sets it to start cooking 4.5 hours before she has to be up) > > We use steel cut oats. 1 cup to 4 cups water (sometimes substitute milk for water) and a splash of homemade maple syrup (the real stuff if I could get it) I grease the oven proof bowl a lot, add water and oats and maple syrup and go about 200 for 4 1/2 hours. … Yeah, I’m sure it uses more electricity than if I cooked it on the stovetop for25-30 minutes, but it is ready when I stumble out of bed. > Whole milk or half and half is great on it after you serve it,and we add cinnamon sometimes. I tried the crockpot - that could be a good idea, but even low is too hot to go 8 hours on my crockpot; that is why I tried the oven. Oh yeah, in the oven the dish is covered as it cooks. > I imagine it would go at 350 for a very little time. And like I said stovetop for 25 min - 30 - however done you like it. An alternative crock-pot approach: set a Pyrex (or whatever) bowl in the crockpot, with water surrounding it - making an impromptu [bain-marie](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bain-marie). I find that 1 cup oats, 3 cups water, and cooking on high for 3 hours is near perfect. If your crock-pot has a timer, you could set this up the night before to start 3 hours before you want breakfast. You could certainly add maple or whatever strikes your fancy (I add a half cup of mixed chopped dried fruit) at the start of the cooking time. ---
**Author:** ![kayaker](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kayaker/32/441_2.png) [@kayaker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kayaker)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 2:35pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-to-an-unknown-doper/539751/48 "2010-05-19T14:35:01Z")
My gf has frequent sinus issues. I bought her a Neti Pot. Now she thinks I is smart. Someone posted a recipe for sliced strawberries marinated in some balsamic vinegar. A winner!! ---
**Author:** ![Zsofia](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/7bcc69/32.png) [@Zsofia](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zsofia)\ **Post date:** [May 19, 2010, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-to-an-unknown-doper/539751/49 "2010-05-19T15:43:06Z")
> [@Mama\_Zappa](#): > > An alternative crock-pot approach: set a Pyrex (or whatever) bowl in the crockpot, with water surrounding it - making an impromptu [bain-marie](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bain-marie). I find that 1 cup oats, 3 cups water, and cooking on high for 3 hours is near perfect. If your crock-pot has a timer, you could set this up the night before to start 3 hours before you want breakfast. You could certainly add maple or whatever strikes your fancy (I add a half cup of mixed chopped dried fruit) at the start of the cooking time. If your rice cooker has a timer, it’s soooo easy to do steel cut oats in it. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/thanks-to-an-unknown-doper/539751.md?page=2)