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DelMonte
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[quote]Posted: Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 9:02 pm EST
Quote:Don't forget to wear really tight jeans, and no shirt. Do a bunch of push ups before working though for the best results. Am I right ladies?? |
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Dr. Pooh
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[quote]Posted: Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 8:28 pm EST
Don't forget to wear really tight jeans, and no shirt. Do a bunch of push ups before working though for the best results. Am I right ladies??......whoa....wait a second. What the hell did I just say.
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Chains
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[quote]Posted: Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 3:37 pm EST
i wouldnt mind....but its a bit far...lol
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Quade
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[quote]Posted: Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 3:35 pm EST
can i call you to come and do it?
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Chains
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[quote]Posted: Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 2:23 pm EST
dont bevel......you got everything else right but dont bevel...just cut straight and fill in the gaps with putty and use a wiremesh tape.....oh just call me if you have any problems....its easier to tell you then it is type it
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DelMonte
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[quote]Posted: Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 10:39 am EST
I've never done that..so good luck. I've seen botched jobs before so I know it isn't as easy as it sounds probably. Take a look at this article before you start.
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DelMonte
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[quote]Posted: Sunday, October 29, 2006 at 10:35 am EST
I've been slowly converting to CFL. Wal-Mart and Sams are finally offering multipacks at decent prices for bulbs that look pretty much normal. We converted all the can lights we have, the living room, evans room and our bedroom. These are the ones that get the most usse. I like the light, you have to get used to them warming up though. It takes about 30 seconds before full brightness.
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Quade
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, October 28, 2006 at 11:05 am EDT
has anyone here done any drywall work? i'm going to be replacing a panel we cut out to look for a leak, and i'm not sure that the way i'm going to do it is the best way.i'm going to widen the hole to the studs, so that the studs are half-exposed. then i'll bevel the top and bottom of the drywall patch (looks like /_____/ when i'm done), and bevel the wall the same way. then tape and spackel. any advice? |
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Quade
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[quote]Posted: Wednesday, August 30, 2006 at 8:20 am EDT
So, going back to the CFL conversation, have any of you been using them?One thing I've noticed, at least with the bulbs I've been using, is the quality of light isn't the same as oldskool vacuum bulbs. For one, I've always bought the True Light bulbs -- the ones that are slightly blueish, and give off a more natural light. I like the color in a room a lot better -- it's not so harsh. But the problems I'm noticing with CFLs is that they are basically just flourescent lights, and have that color to them. Has anyone else noticed that? And I'll probably have to search around to see if there's a tinted version, that produces nicer light... |
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StArLeTz
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[quote]Posted: Tuesday, August 8, 2006 at 1:19 am EDT
I dunno, it's like based on what the kid knows. If they dont' know how to count to 30 then they're placed in the younger kindegartener class, I think it's based on when in the year their birthday is too, like if they JUST turned 5 then they're in the younger class if they've been 5 like almost 6 then they're in the older class. I unno Dre can you explain it any better? I'm sure you can.  Personally, I think Hunter will be in the older class because shit, the kid even knows Spanish.
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Edge78
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[quote]Posted: Friday, August 4, 2006 at 10:49 pm EDT
WTF is older/younger kindergarten?
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StArLeTz
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[quote]Posted: Friday, August 4, 2006 at 10:33 pm EDT
Honestly I don't know. We have a meeting with the teacher the week before school starts to see if Hunter should be in the older kindegarten class or the younger one and I'll ask her what's up with that. If she doesn't see a problem or doesn't give a good explaination then hell yeah Hunter's getting some cool pencils.
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DelMonte
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[quote]Posted: Friday, August 4, 2006 at 8:45 pm EDT
Seriously, what are they going to do if he shows up with spongebob pencils?
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Quade
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[quote]Posted: Friday, August 4, 2006 at 7:14 am EDT
I like the product placement and licensing agreements.Elmer's Glue, no other brands. No Rose Art Crayons (must not have paid up). Kleenex (not "face tissue"). And the list is at Wal-Mart these days? D'Nealian notebooks exclusively from the bookstore (typical licensing arrangement worth of the RIAA). Sounds like a couple of golf-course dealings to me.
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Chains
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[quote]Posted: Friday, August 4, 2006 at 3:25 am EDT
Zack is starting Kindergarden as well. and i agree about pencils!!!zacks list this year... 10 #2 Pencils Scissors (Fiskar's for kids with metal cutting edge are the best.) 1 box of 24 crayons (not Jumbo) Watercolors 3 D'Nealian Handwriting tablets (School bookstore only) Coloring Book 2 Wet Wipes (large box) 1 Box of Kleenex (Large size) Smock or Old Shirt for painting (Be sure it's large enough to cover clothing.) 3 bottles of 4 oz. size Elmer's school glue (Other brands do not work as well. Do not send No-Run Glue. ) 1 School Box - regular size & 1 backpack 1 pkg. of stickers Kindermat i hate shit you have to buy from the "bookstore only".....VIVA LA RESISTANCE! |
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StArLeTz
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[quote]Posted: Thursday, August 3, 2006 at 10:20 pm EDT
Ok guys, got the school supply list for Kindegarten. Just out of general curiousity (sp?) I thought I would post it here so you guys can check it out. Me personally, I always wanted to buy school supplies ever since I got out of school every year when Wal Mart put them out, and now I'm sooo excited that I get to do it again FINALLY! Hunter starts school on August 28, and trust me, Pooh's going to have to take off work and stay home with me that day, cause I'll be bawling, missing my little boy. Ok enough mommy sobbin, on to the list!! Here it is, word for word.NO ROSE ART CRAYONS PLEASE! 1 box 16 count Crayola Crayons 1 pair Fiskar's metal blade scissors 1 box Kleenex 1 small school box 1 package #2 pencils (plain yellow) 2 large bottles Elmer's Glue 1 THIN red and blue Kindermat 1 Crayola brand watercolor paint set 1 Backpack (big enough to hold folders without bending them) $2 Supply fee (for teacher to buy other school supplies, such as dry erase markers, folders, etc.) Then they have BOYS: 1 box of small Dixie cups (5 oz.) GIRLS: 1 pkg napkins Ok here's what pisses me off, you guys can tell me what you think, but Hunter has to get plain yellow pencils, not cool Superman or Transformer kind because of the kids whose parents don't bother to get them school supplies. I think I've ranted about this before. And trust me, it's not the parents that can't afford it, because for them there's a special program that gives them the necessary supplies. So now, Hunter can't get special decorated folders, pencils, anything like that because we have to buy the basic stuff. PISSES ME OFF. Well anyway, I got Hunter a Superman backpack and plastic lunch box complete with the thermos and everything. WOOHOO!! I'll take pictures so everyone can go "AWWWWW". Sorry for the long post, but there ya go. |
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StArLeTz
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[quote]Posted: Sunday, July 30, 2006 at 6:45 pm EDT
Trust me Del, I would be GLAD MORE THAN HAPPY TO if Pooh would get off his ass and gimme the go ahead. 
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DelMonte
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, July 29, 2006 at 2:31 pm EDT
I suggest talking to a lender as soon as possible. They'll tell you exactly what needs to be fixed to get the loan...that way your efforts can be focused on the most important things. You'll also know exactly what price range you should be looking in.Always consider the resale value. Like quade said if you buy an older home you may have to do some work, but you might be able to get more square feet for the money. If you're willing to do the work yourself you can increase the value of your home significantly while you live there. This is hard to do with new construction. Both have their benefits, though. Don't forget to include taxes and insurance when thinking about you payment. Just tack on $100/month to whatever the payment calculates and that will be close to your actual payment. |
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StArLeTz
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[quote]Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006 at 10:02 pm EDT
Hey-We'll have actually lived here a YEAR in October. Plus you can't expect him to live with his mother-in-law forever now can you??
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Edge78
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[quote]Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006 at 7:58 pm EDT
Pooh wants to move?Wow, that hasnt happened in like 6 months...
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Dr. Pooh
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[quote]Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006 at 10:59 am EDT
Just needed something for Starletz to see. Believe me, if I could move out yesterday, I would, but I want to clean up my credit first. Don't want anything lurking in the bushes to spring out and ruin our dream of living in a house that we own.
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Quade
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[quote]Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006 at 9:26 am EDT
we started looking last Spring. I'd say after we seriously started looking, we spent about 6 months. We knew from about last July that we had 8 months in our rent house when we renewed the lease, so we had a sorta deadline (though, we fudged it about a month and a half as it got closer).I also spent about 6-8 months cleaning up credit, which really helped. If you've ever had any problems, now's the time to start working on it. |
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Dr. Pooh
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[quote]Posted: Friday, July 28, 2006 at 9:08 am EDT
Can you tell us how much time spanned between starting to look for a house, and finding one?
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Quade
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[quote]Posted: Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 10:51 pm EDT
That's awesome. Congrats on your decision -- it's a really liberating thing to become a land owner. (despite the coming ~22 years of debt)Angel and I just bought 4 months ago. Here's the things still fresh on our minds. Retain a buyer's agent; one that doesn't charge you, but rather charges the seller. A buyer's agent that charges the buyer is ripping you off. However keep in mind some seller's won't work with a buyer's agent. But a buyer's agent works for you -- they know the market and know what a house is really worth. And since they're not tied the house you're buying, they are low pressure. Look for houses that speak to you within the first 30 seconds. Not, "hey this is nice" but "holy crap on mom's shoes! this is our house!" You'll know that it feeling when it hits. Also keep in mind that if the market is a seller's market (as ours was), those it homes will go in a matter of days -- and you'll probably hit 2-3 of those it homes out of maybe 50 (that's what happened to us). Figure out your maximum price, and stick to it. Mortgage is more than rent these days, and it hurts. Stay below that red line if at all possible. Older homes have more character, but more flaws. If you find a motivated seller, you can request things in the contract; such as: * tear down walls between 2 bedrooms to make a big bedroom * put up a privacy fence * paint everything white so you have a clean pallet * tear up carpet * replace old appliances They'll usually do these things for you (but they'll ask for additional earnest money, so make sure you've got some liquid cash available -- say, and extra 2 to 3 large. Any reasonable seller (except as-is sellers) will be willing to make these changes. That's how we got our house remodled. This also allows you to get that house you REALLY want, but has that one little thing that keeps you from buying (30-year-old appliances, for example). This is really important: Be willing to walk away, no matter how much you want the house. Like a car, if they won't come down to your price, you can always find another house. Trust me -- you don't want to over extend yourself on your mortgage. Ask for a home warranty. It's almost always in the deal, but you have to ask for it specifically (unless you're buying a new construction). AHS is really good, but sometimes you don't get a choice (if the seller has a contract with their realtor to use their in-house insurer). That's how we got GMAC. Try to stick to a price where you can pay 10% extra each month on your mortgage. On a 30 year fixed rate note, that'll knock off nearly 10 years, and reduce nearly $75K in interest payments. Also, don't balk when you see the final payout statement -- our load was $155K, and the total payments with interest is scheduled to hit 320K. That's why you want to make additional payments. Also, make sure there are not early payment penalties. Some lenders do this, but reputable places won't. If this is your first home (and especially if your credit history is a little sketchy), FHA is the way to go. They're more forgiving of past credit faux-pauxs, but they're more stingent in what they'll accept as down payments. I hear that some people get sucked into bad rider contracts with an FHA loan (you have to be in the house X number of years, you must remain employed, you must invest X amount into the house each year), but those aren't FHA requirements. Be careful, as some lenders will make up rules in order for them to process the FHA loan for you (since they don't make as much, they find other ways to stick it to you). But FHA fill almost always beat out anyone else's rate. |
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DelMonte
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[quote]Posted: Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 10:10 pm EDT
I had no regrets...go fixed rate if you can cuse a lot of people got jack uped recently as their variable rates have gone up. Compare 2 to 3 institutions to see who offers the best deals...let them know your shopping, you'll get a better deal.
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StArLeTz
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[quote]Posted: Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 9:13 pm EDT
Ok guys, Pooh and I are finally going to buy a house. FINALLY.  We've been checking out houses and are starting the first few steps to buying, but if you guys that own homes have any advice (for instance, stuff you wish you would have gone back and done if you could have) let us know!!! Hopefully HOPEFULLY We'll be in a house by Christmas! WOOHOO what a Christmas present!!
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Quade
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[quote]Posted: Sunday, July 16, 2006 at 10:34 pm EDT
yeah, that's actually why i ask -- ours is original with the house. which was built in 1960. we had to replace the motor almost as soon as we moved in, but today it's started acting up again... it cools, but the blower is really weak. not looking forward to having to go through GMAC for this.
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DelMonte
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[quote]Posted: Sunday, July 16, 2006 at 8:47 pm EDT
we had one on our old house...never used it though. I was really hopen the AC would crap out the first year, it looked ancient, but it didn't. It was still going strong when we moved 3 years later.
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Quade
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[quote]Posted: Sunday, July 16, 2006 at 6:12 pm EDT
Have any of you homeowners had to use your home warranties yet?
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Dr. Pooh
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[quote]Posted: Sunday, May 14, 2006 at 1:37 am EDT
I had a hard time linking "saving energy" with "less pollution". So I looked it up. |
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Quade
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 11:27 pm EDT
You know, Laura and I had the same discussion. We're opting for CFL over LED b/c of the price. Though, we all know that LED is more efficient than CFL...
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DelMonte
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 10:45 pm EDT
If every household in the U.S. replaced one light bulb with an ENERGY STAR qualified compact fluorescent light bulb (CFL), it would prevent enough pollution to equal removing one million cars from the road. we replaced our lamps with these...a 3 pack was like $7. I had no idea until tonight the energy savings these puppy's possesed. Spread the word. |
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Quade
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, May 13, 2006 at 12:09 am EDT
A guide to those strange laundry heiroglyphics
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StArLeTz
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[quote]Posted: Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 10:15 am EDT
Oops, nevermind.
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Edge78
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[quote]Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 11:22 pm EDT
I have State Farm, and had to make a claim cause someone rearended the car behind me hard enough to hit me, and they have been pretty helpful. Last week someone backed into the front of my car and fucked it up real bad. The guy that hit me had Nationwide, and they have been pretty good too. They called me before I had to call them, and they set me up with a rental car when I told them my car wasnt drivable, before they had even had a chance to asses the damage.
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StArLeTz
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[quote]Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 10:45 pm EDT
I agree, some insurance companies are definitley sucky.I will never do business with Farm Bureau and I mean NEVER. I had to sue them twice, and I mean HAD to. I was a passenger in an accident (and the driver I was with WAS NOT at fault either) and we got hit in the side and I had to be cut out of the car with jaws of life. The other one I was driving, not at fault, and the guy rear ended me and BROKE MY NECK. Itwas only a hairline fracture. I was more pissed about my car cause I only had it for 10 days and got hit.
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Quade
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[quote]Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 3:47 pm EDT
I like USAA. I mean, really like them. Before that, I had State Farm, and I liked them. They were easy to deal with, and were pretty cheap. Though, with insurance, you get what you pay for -- cheap isn't always good.I've got to say, though, absolutely stay away from Safeco. They suck. They won't pay if they have anything to say about it, even if the cop saw the accident, and it was caused by the other driver slamming into you from behind while you were stopped for about a minute. |
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StArLeTz
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[quote]Posted: Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 3:23 pm EDT
Pooh and I are shopping for some car insurance. Any thoughts? So far, the best quote we've gotten is Geico. Very reasonably priced and it seems pretty easy to make claims (if needed, God forbid). We've been with State Farm, but thought maybe we could do cheaper. So, gimme what you got guys.
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Quade
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[quote]Posted: Monday, April 24, 2006 at 12:40 am EDT
we were until we saw the crash reports. they looked like ass. we're still looking to get a car, but it'll probably sometime after summer. right now, 1 car is working out fine, but that'll get old, i expect.yeah, my last one was a bag mower. that was a pain. i'm looking at electric mowers... seems to add about $80-100 to the price tag, but you can save that much on a tank of gas these days... |
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Dr. Pooh
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[quote]Posted: Monday, April 24, 2006 at 12:23 am EDT
Old School - Briggs & StrattonNew School - Honda I look for cutting diameter first, then HP. Ignore the bag, I didn't enjoy using it. You'll spend a lot of time emptying it. Also ignore self-propelled ones. It won't last long. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it. Did you ever figure out a car yet? I remember reading of Ford Fusion's crappy crash tests. Were you still leaning in that direction? |
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Quade
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[quote]Posted: Sunday, April 23, 2006 at 10:42 pm EDT
What do you guys like for lawn mowers?
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DelMonte
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[quote]Posted: Sunday, March 26, 2006 at 7:39 pm EST
Yo Gabinator...I bought dish soap the other day and thought about you. I got this new foamy dawn. It seems to work well.
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Quade
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, March 25, 2006 at 1:02 pm EST
a cool little trick if you ever have the washing machine drain get clogged on you is to take the cold water hose from the washer, shove it all the way down the drain pipe, and turn it on. the water pressure will knock it loose.
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Chains
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[quote]Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 12:43 am EST
for those lazy coffee drinkers
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Chains
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[quote]Posted: Thursday, March 23, 2006 at 12:40 am EST
oasis......oh wait how much do you want to spend?ive had very good results from kenmore period....i would get that brand over others in my opinion |
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Quade
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[quote]Posted: Wednesday, March 22, 2006 at 11:07 pm EST
anybody done any research on washing machines? i may have to replace ours soon.
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StArLeTz
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[quote]Posted: Monday, March 20, 2006 at 8:20 am EST
Pooh and I recently got a Tracfone. They are prepaid cell phones because we found that we weren't using the typical cell systems (ie) Sprint, Cingular enough to get our money's worth out of them, with having a home land line phone also. Although I would like to have a pink RAZR phone at some point... Anyway, I found that I really like having it. The minutes are pretty reasonably priced and you don't have to sign any contracts or get monthly bills in the mail. I was just wondering if anyone else is using this kind of service and what yours is and so on. BTW, I have put the cell number on the directory if anyone needs it. |
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StArLeTz
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[quote]Posted: Monday, February 20, 2006 at 9:22 am EST
Hey-between fruit and ass you gotta be rootin' for fruit right?
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Edge78
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[quote]Posted: Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 12:10 pm EST
Nice to hear that Pooh walks around smelling like the fruit he is.
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StArLeTz
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[quote]Posted: Sunday, February 19, 2006 at 9:12 am EST
Lately I have been washing the clothes with Gain Joyful Expressions. I am one of those types who loves the fresh laundry smell more than cologne or perfume on people, and it keeps the laundry smelling fresher if you have one of those husbands who wears his jeans more than once. I think the flavor I have right now is Apple Mango Tango. They also have the matching fabric softener. I've tried using the Tide with Febreeze, and I didn't like it as much. Plus, it's a lot more expensive than the Gain, not as much hang time for freshness smell.
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Chains
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 9:14 pm EST
Why don't wives need watches? Duh!! There's a clock on the stove!DAMNIT....i just made some wives mad 
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Chains
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 9:13 pm EST
Why don't wives need watches? Duh!! There's a clock on the stove!
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Dre
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 8:55 pm EST
Actually, I think it is, "I just let Laura clean up MY mess after dinner."
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Dr. Pooh
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 8:12 pm EST
Isn't that a little repetitive? Just say, "I just let Laura clean up her mess after dinner"
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Quade
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 7:22 pm EST
no, i just let the cook give the crock pot to the maid for cleaning.
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Dr. Pooh
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 6:44 pm EST
I saw a plastic bag for crock pots. You put your food in the bag, and when it's done crocking, you throw the bag away. No mess. Anyone use these things before?
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Chains
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 6:35 pm EST
yeah and icyhot can look like KY Jelly.......NOT GOOD AT ALLLLLLLLLL
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DelMonte
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 6:10 pm EST
just be careful...if you've been drinking beer (or whiskey sours) bleach can look like laundry detergeant.
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Dr. Pooh
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 5:16 pm EST
Beer is home stuff.
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DelMonte
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 4:47 pm EST
i cannot contribute at all.
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Chains
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 2:38 pm EST
i like the Cascade gel.....but in my DW you HAVE to use jet dry to actually get the dishes dry dry.....or you can open the dishwasher as soon as its done a crack....sometimes that works |
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StArLeTz
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[quote]Posted: Saturday, February 18, 2006 at 1:11 pm EST
Ok, this might be too housewife for someone so if no one likes it they don't have to post but I'm starting this new thread for a couple of reasons. When I ask people for advice on good household products to use, like fabric softener or dishwasher soap or something, most of them are in their late 30's or 40's and they go on about "what was good in the good ol' days" blah blah blah. Then I also cut coupons and go grocery shooping, and a lot of the times buy new products that just came out, only to realize they are complete crap and my friends that are my age, willing to try new stuff, say, "well I coulda told you that". So, everyone here is my age, and at the same phases in life I am, so I thought we could post stuff here that we've used that's tried and true or new stuff that we've tried that's not worth a dime. My example: Palmolive dish soap. The green one. Works EXCELLENT through greasy dishes and keeps dishwater clean, but tears up your hands. Good pricing too. Recommendation: go ahead and get it for clean dishes sake, but keep a pump bottle of lotion somewhere close after washing. Anyone have thoughts on dishwasher soap (example: Electrosol) in the caplets vs. the standard powder?? |