LITTLE ROCK — DEAR READERS: Recently, we printed a letter from a reader who thought no one used ice picks anymore. My readers responded with a resounding “Yes, we do !”Here are just a few of the reader comments:
Donna from West Memphis says, “I use it to widen a hole in my belts, dog collars and anyother small hole that needs to be larger.”
Betty from Sacramento, Calif., says, “I use it to punch holes in pots for gardening, remove the plastic tops to refill spices, and daily as a letter opener.”
Thelma H. from Antelope, Calif., says: “I use it to poke holes in potatoes before baking them in the microwave oven. To avoid poking my fingers with the ice pick while it is stored in the utensil drawer, I insert the sharp point into a wine cork.”
Keith F. from Sacramento, Calif., says, “I use it to start holes for small screws, to align holes in parts to install fasteners and to poke small holes in drywall when searching for stud positions.”
Pat, via e-mail, says, “I use it to put a line of holes along one of the ridges on opposite sides of acorn squash beforemicrowaving.”
An Ojai, Calif., reader says, “Use to create ’drainage holes’ in your paint can.”
Sil C. of San Antonio says, “I use it to poke holes in meat before tenderizing and marinating.”
Jean S. Ware of Houston says, “I clean out mud/grass/ stones from the narrow ridges on the bottom of my shoes.”
Rick J. of Houston says, “I find the fine point good for pushing a dishcloth or paper towel, which is perfect for cleaning grease and grime out of the corners and crevices of my cooktop.”
Maxine from West Virginia says, “I poked holes in a shower curtain that was patched with shipping tape and needed a hole to insert the shower ring.” Send a money- or time-saving hint to Heloise, P.O. Box 795000, San Antonio, Texas 78279-5000; fax to (210) 435-6473; or e-mail
Weekend, Pages 35 on 07/29/2010