Well HRT has the effect of reducing upper body strength. Things I could lift, I no longer can. But the biggest frustration is....How to open the jar of stuff.

The rubber glove, the hit it against the counter, and my latest...the plumbers grips.

Which can break the whole jar.

So. How do you do the impossible, open the jar of pickles etc.

I have used the hammer technique, place jar on the ground and beat bejeesus out of it. But the glass fragments are unpleasant.

What is your favourite and funny story.

And guys on T have you noticed the liberation of being able to open a jar?

Who invented this ridiculous container? I bet it was a sadist

hhhm im 4 months into hrt
but Im pretty sure I ll be able to open jars even after years of taking e...
lifting things would be a problem,,,but jars?

does it really makes you that weak girls?
hope it does :p

I still find a gentle tap against the lid, turn jar and tap, turn jar and tap usually does the trick. Not very funny though. 

I never had that much upper body strength to begin with. When I was about 16 I strained to open a jar and somehow managed to severely pinch a nerve in my neck... must have been like one of those Mr Spock/Vulcan neck grip things because I suddenly became dizzy and nauseous - next thing I knew I was flat on my back having passed out and collapsed! Gosh my neck hurt for quite a few days after that. Was the last time I ever tried hulking out to try and open a jar.

I thought you just put some toast on and waited for the fire fighters to come along to do your whim.

Oh I am going to burn for that....

Do your best

Is anything that comes in a jar worth having that's what I want to know??

Too much effort for me

Rinse the lid under hot water, keeping the rest of the jar away.  The lid will expand and make it easier to open.  Finesse > brute force.  Come to think of it, the glass shouldn't expand much anyway, it should have a lower coefficient of expansion over the metal or plastic lid.

Quote from: Jenny07 on April 17, 2014, 04:09:27 AM
I thought you just put some toast on and waited for the fire fighters to come along to do your whim.

Oh I am going to burn for that....

Do your best

Oh you will young lady, you will

Quote from: luna nyan on April 17, 2014, 04:16:25 AM
Rinse the lid under hot water, keeping the rest of the jar away.  The lid will expand and make it easier to open.  Finesse > brute force.  Come to think of it, the glass shouldn't expand much anyway, it should have a lower coefficient of expansion over the metal or plastic lid.

Last time I did that the kettle caught fire - see above

Quote from: Cindy on April 17, 2014, 04:19:57 AM
Last time I did that the kettle caught fire - see above

@_@

I bet you could burn rice using a rice cooker then. 

Quote from: radsi on April 17, 2014, 04:14:29 AM
Is anything that comes in a jar worth having that's what I want to know??

Plenty of jams and hot sauces out there that are worth having.  Hot... sauce...

Quote from: luna nyan on April 17, 2014, 04:27:36 AM
@_@

I bet you could burn rice using a rice cooker then. 
Plenty of jams and hot sauces out there that are worth having.  Hot... sauce...

Don't let anyone tell you about me being stalked by a mop. I keep that one very quiet

Luckily the internet never gives up your secrets

Buy everything in those nifty plastic screw top lids bite and let your teeth twist the cap, (I have a good dental plan)

Or grab a 3yr old then leave the room for 90 seconds. It's amazing how quickly they can open things they shouldn't be able to open

Well, no change for me. People are always trying to get me to unscrew things for them, and 9 times out of 10, I don't have the strength to do it. And I'm not even on HRT yet.

Quote from: immortal gypsy on April 17, 2014, 04:34:11 AM
Buy everything in those nifty plastic screw top lids bite and let your teeth twist the cap, (I have a good dental plan)

Or grab a 3yr old then leave the room for 90 seconds. It's amazing how quickly they can open things they shouldn't be able to open

Ahh the child proof things that no one but a child can open! Hate them

QuoteDon't let anyone tell you about me being stalked by a mop. I keep that one very quiet

Luckily the internet never gives up your secrets

Don't worry Cindy your secret is never safe with me.

So when is Catherine giving me a visit?

Quote from: immortal gypsy on April 17, 2014, 04:34:11 AM
Buy everything in those nifty plastic screw top lids bite and let your teeth twist the cap, (I have a good dental plan)

Are you sure opening that lid is worth the hassle of a root canal and crown? *lol*
Dental plan or no plan, your answer gave me heeby jeebies!

Quote from: Jenny07 on April 17, 2014, 04:45:24 AM
Don't worry Cindy your secret is never safe with me.

So when is Catherine giving me a visit?

I'm so glad my embarrassing past is so secure! I depend on you totally.

Catherine flies back today from Philly USA.

She has been at the whip and branding conference.

She will be visiting you soon. Probably just after she does a check on the male g-strings in the Cross.

And don't tell her that for Goddess sake.

Quote from: Cindy on April 17, 2014, 05:00:10 AM
She has been at the whip and branding conference.

Sadly that won't help her open jars of pickles.

Quote from: luna nyan on April 17, 2014, 04:48:42 AM
Are you sure opening that lid is worth the hassle of a root canal and crown? *lol*
Dental plan or no plan, your answer gave me heeby jeebies!

Sorry about that.
My jaw and teeth are about the only few parts of my body that haven't been damaged during my "active" childhood. i'm using them while I still have them

...comes with a convenient counter attachment.

A glass cutter is so simple and easy to use!