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When a glass dish explodes in the oven

contact@30threads.com (Thread Spinners Ginny and Wayne) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 16:02:50 +0000

Poor Rachel. Take a look at what happened to the Raleigh resident when she was cooking the other day:

Maple View Farm is hot spot for ice cream

contact@30threads.com (Thread Spinners Ginny and Wayne) — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 13:45:12 +0000

I was craving ice cream a few days ago, so I took the BF on a surprise trip to a country farm to get the good stuff. Maple View Farm in Orange County is known for its ice cream, milk and more. Here are some pictures from the trip and details:

Dog from the Durham shelter is almost too good to be true

contact@30threads.com (Thread Spinners Ginny and Wayne) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 16:23:29 +0000

Durham residents Alicia and Robert recently picked out a dog from the Durham Animal Protection Society. The dog is super cute and, after reading Alicia’s blog post about how they chose her, it definitly gives me confidence that I’ll be able to find a great dog when I’m ready to adopt.

Ever wonder why college admission folks ask about your life goals?

contact@30threads.com (Thread Spinners Ginny and Wayne) — Sat, 11 Jul 2009 13:16:01 +0000

An employee at the UNC Admissions office shed some light on this common college application question. Stephen claims the admissions office staff isn’t judging you based on your answer:

Fashion Show scheduled tonight in Durham’s Golden Belt

contact@30threads.com (Thread Spinners Ginny and Wayne) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 20:02:47 +0000

If you’re looking for something to do tonight, you can always take in a fashion show. It’s a good chance to see some pretty skirts and check out the fab Golden Belt that artists are raving about.

Lolcat wrapped in a copy of the News and Observer

contact@30threads.com (Thread Spinners Ginny and Wayne) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:44:31 +0000

I’m 99.9 percent sure that this lolcat is laying on a copy of the News & Observer. Anyone want to bet against me?

Is it 5 o’clock yet? A cocktail recipe to start your Friday night!

contact@30threads.com (Thread Spinners Ginny and Wayne) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 19:13:05 +0000

In keeping with her tradition of posting cocktail recipes on Fridays, here’s the latest from Raleigh blogger Ilina:

How many things have you done on this list of Southern fun?

contact@30threads.com (Thread Spinners Ginny and Wayne) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:43:51 +0000

If you’re vacationing in the South this summer, then take a look at this list of Southern things to do compiled by a Southern Living magazine intern. The list gives a shout out to Durham’s Nasher Museum, but there are a lot of other gems too:

Here’s a clip of the “$5 footlong” Subway commercial filmed in Raleigh

contact@30threads.com (Thread Spinners Ginny and Wayne) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:46:04 +0000

I was watching TV last night when I looked up and saw Raleigh in the background of the $5 footlong Subway commercial. The crew was here in March for auditions. I recorded the commercial w/ my iPhone (that’s why you can hear my cat meowing at the end):

Have you tried Cuban Revolution in American Tobacco yet?

contact@30threads.com (Thread Spinners Ginny and Wayne) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 14:29:22 +0000

The folks behind The Durham Socialite blog did, and overall they gave the new restaurant and favorable review. They tried some tapas recommended by the foodies at Carpe Durham. Afterward they went to Dain’s Place for trivia. Full reviews of both here: