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01-31-2016, 04:04 PM
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Moderator
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Eastern WV Panhandle
Posts: 25,340
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Originally Posted by samclem
Dang, I had no idea it was possible to spend $50 for insoles. I don't spend that much on the shoes!
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I'm that way too but I learned that if you ever get a foot condition that requires special shoes that will alleviate the pain you'll be willing to spend much, much more. DW had a bout with plantar fascitis and we ended up spending nearly $200 on a pair of special sneakers for her. Both of us had to swallow hard to do that.
It worked, so it was well worth the money.
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01-31-2016, 06:22 PM
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#1022
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
Give me a forum ...
Join Date: May 2008
Location: No fixed abode
Posts: 8,765
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redduck
I bought a Cage Cutout Bralette Padded Seamless Sports Bra Bustier Crop Top (Black).
(I will not be entertaining questions at this time).
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Quote:
Originally Posted by redduck
Last purchase:
FRYE Women's Melissa Button Boot
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At least post pictures once the ensemble is complete. I'm assuming there's going to be a motorcycle involved.
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DW and I - FIREd at 50 (7/06), living off assets
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01-31-2016, 10:10 PM
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#1023
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Toronto
Posts: 3,321
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I ordered a 'pocket talker' this past week while sitting in a seminar where they were talking about them. It arrived in two days and seems to work quite well. I am looking forward to trying it out next week in a meeting and then I'll probably give it to my mom for awhile.
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01-31-2016, 10:26 PM
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#1024
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Moderator Emeritus
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Conroe, Texas
Posts: 18,731
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I haven't ordered anything from Amazon since before Christmas.....I believe I am starting to get the "shakes". I better get with it before I get out of control! 
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02-02-2016, 03:31 PM
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#1025
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jul 2014
Posts: 268
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I ordered a new Cuisinart coffee maker and a block of kitchen knives for the rental condo we own. It's about time we upgraded after a few guests mentioned those two things.
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02-02-2016, 05:31 PM
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#1026
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Gone but not forgotten
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Sarasota,fl.
Posts: 11,447
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I just ordered a roomba . All my friends have cleaning ladies but I am not quite ready for that so I thought this would be a good compromise .
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02-02-2016, 05:33 PM
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#1027
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Charleston, SC
Posts: 13,566
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I loved my Roomba! Sadly, dog hair was the death of it. I now use a shopvac and I'm on my second one of those!
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02-02-2016, 05:47 PM
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#1028
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Mar 2007
Posts: 14,328
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sarah in SC
I loved my Roomba! Sadly, dog hair was the death of it. I now use a shopvac and I'm on my second one of those!
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You need a dog with a removable coat.
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02-02-2016, 05:56 PM
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#1029
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Dec 2015
Location: Santa Paula
Posts: 4,076
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Lighted keyboard
I do not touch type, and my genius wife found a lighted keyboard for me. My keyboard is shadowed by the desktop over the keyboard tray.
eBay comes through again! 
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AA 60/35/5 considering SS and pensions a SP annuity
WR 2% with 2SS & 2 Pensions
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02-02-2016, 09:58 PM
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#1030
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 968
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Moemg
I just ordered a roomba . All my friends have cleaning ladies but I am not quite ready for that so I thought this would be a good compromise .
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Love my Roomba- you will too! The key is to clean the brushes after each use. Also, when you do need new batteries, the after market one on Amazon are cheaper and work better in my opinion than the originals!
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02-03-2016, 05:28 AM
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#1031
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Nov 2015
Posts: 2,692
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Quote:
Originally Posted by bizlady
Love my Roomba- you will too! The key is to clean the brushes after each use. Also, when you do need new batteries, the after market one on Amazon are cheaper and work better in my opinion than the originals!
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For those looking to replace or buy a Roomba, I'd recommend that you look at Neato. I've had both and prefer the Neato. Their brush design is such that I have to clean it MUCH less often than Roomba. Additionally it seems to do a better job cleaning. There are other advantages including a larger bin.
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02-03-2016, 10:42 AM
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#1032
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Placerville
Posts: 1,788
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I recently replaced my Roomba battery with a lithium. I can now run it for three cycles before it needs charging.
Best thing about Roomba is that it cleans under beds and furniture. Mine is over 9 years old. I have dogs so occasionally I have to disassemble the gear box for the brush and clean, lube. Otherwise I just use co.pressed air to blow it clean.
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02-04-2016, 06:14 AM
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#1033
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Full time employment: Posting here.
Join Date: Aug 2008
Posts: 812
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Battery backup for new CNC Router.
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02-04-2016, 07:58 AM
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#1034
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Posts: 13,146
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A replacement power supply and cables for my laptop. All I really needed was a Mickey Mouse cable as the previous one burned out.
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"If only I had spent more time at work" ... from "Busy Man" sung by Billy Ray Cyrus
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02-04-2016, 08:20 AM
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#1035
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: New Orleans
Posts: 47,500
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A giant bottle of my favorite shampoo, Suave tropical coconut. The bottle will last forever and meanwhile I love having the light scent of coconut in my hair.
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Happily retired since 2009, at age 61. Best years of my life by far!
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02-04-2016, 08:40 AM
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#1036
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 10,252
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Garage door torsion spring. Repaired garage door opener for $36.
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02-05-2016, 10:14 AM
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#1037
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Oct 2014
Posts: 1,677
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Yesterday I sent an email to Amazon Customer Service regarding a coffee percolator that isn't heating to a high enough temperature to brew. I told them that I believed it should still be under warranty, so should I return it to Amazon?
Within 30 minutes I got a reply that a new percolator was being sent, next-day delivery, no charge. I am free to dispose of the broken item as I see fit. The percolator was just delivered, about 26 hours after my initial inquiry.
I love Amazon!
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02-05-2016, 10:39 AM
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#1038
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Recycles dryer sheets
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Sac suburb
Posts: 437
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Our new home has a couple of orange trees in the backyard, and we're now inundated with ripe, tasty oranges!
We're giving a bunch away but we still have plenty.
So earlier this week we purchased this. It's a Black & Decker CJ630, it cost under $20 (err, when we bought it it was $18.99, I see it's now a bit over $21, oh well), and it works great.
I don't think I've ever had truly fresh-squeezed orange juice, it's a revelation. Yum!
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02-05-2016, 10:45 AM
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#1039
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Jul 2006
Posts: 11,401
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rosie
I don't think I've ever had truly fresh-squeezed orange juice, it's a revelation. Yum!
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Freshly squeezed orange juice is so much better than anything processed! But so are most fresh locally grown foods.
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02-05-2016, 11:07 AM
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#1040
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Jalisco, Mexico
Posts: 1,747
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eyeglasses case for my now-backup pair - comes w/ microfiber! lol
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