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06-25-2014, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by coalduck
A new electric hot-water kettle to replace the dangerous one my parents are using, [...]
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I forgot to mention that I absolutely LOVE my new hot water boiler that I got from Amazon not so long ago. It is just terrific, for making tea, instant soup or cereal, and for many other uses.
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06-25-2014, 11:28 AM
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#162
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Miraflores,Peru
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The only thing I ever purchased online was a couple pair of hiking shoes from lands end about 15 years ago. Just threw them out about 2 years ago. But online dating is a whole other story!
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06-25-2014, 11:44 AM
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#163
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Join Date: Apr 2008
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Toto Drake toilet & seat - in "bone".
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You know the queen of hearts is always your best bet" -- The Eagles, Desperado
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06-25-2014, 12:10 PM
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#164
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Join Date: May 2007
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I have the same one and I love it too.
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06-25-2014, 03:51 PM
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Independence
Posts: 7,297
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Quote:
Originally Posted by coalduck
I've got an "Ooma Telo" VOIP telephone device in my Cart, but can't seem to pull the trigger just yet. Looking to replace the phone service from my cable provider. Lots of good ratings and reviews for the Ooma Anyone have any experience with this, or please direct me to the thread if this has already been discussed. Thank you.
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short version: outstanding.
happy Ooma user of 5(?) years.
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06-25-2014, 04:33 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Pittsburgh, PA suburbs
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The last thing was Frinsa brand Spanish canned tuna in olive oil. I ordered six cans a few days ago but they have yet to arrive (not eligible for Prime). I love salad nicoise in the summer and thought it might be nice to try if I invite some friends over for a casual bite. I forget where I heard of this brand (NYT maybe?).
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06-25-2014, 04:43 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Tampa Bay Area
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Do library books from Overdrive count ? If so, then my answer is "Sycamore Row" by John Grisham
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Hebrews 12:11
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06-25-2014, 04:57 PM
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#168
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: West of the Mississippi
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00 flour for making pizza.
What is 00 flour?
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06-25-2014, 05:48 PM
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Recycles dryer sheets
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Location: Treasure Coast
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Quote:
Originally Posted by coalduck
a couple of typewriter ribbons
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What are those?
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06-25-2014, 07:26 PM
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#170
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Just bought a new wallet a few minutes ago.
Amazon.com: Embassy Genuine Lambskin Leather Accordion Wallet: Shoes
Not because of more case, but recently got a spare car key that doesn't fit in my old wallet.
I already have something similar but in black. I want a brown one as that looks more like a man's wallet.
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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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06-25-2014, 08:24 PM
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#171
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Nice wallet, easysurfer! It looks like it will hold a lot without being too bulky.
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06-25-2014, 08:27 PM
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#172
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Can you really carry that in your pants' pocket?
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06-25-2014, 08:27 PM
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Join Date: Mar 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by easysurfer
Just bought a new wallet a few minutes ago.
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Wow...that wallet looks rather large. Do you carry it in your pocket?
This isn't an amazon item AFAIK but I can vouch for the Big Skinny (aka the World's Thinnest Wallet). They make a ton of different wallet styles, in men's and women's styles and these wallets take up a lot less room (50% lighter and smaller) than the leather models they replace.
World’s Thinnest Wallets! A Thin, Slim, Flat Wallet by Big Skinny
omni
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06-25-2014, 08:28 PM
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#174
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by W2R
Nice wallet, easysurfer! It looks like it will hold a lot without being too bulky.
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I don't have it yet, but one similar.
I like having the zippers so nothing falls out. But I will miss having the dollar bills flat instead of folder.
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Have you ever seen a headstone with these words
"If only I had spent more time at work" ... from "Busy Man" sung by Billy Ray Cyrus
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06-25-2014, 08:32 PM
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#175
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Give me a museum and I'll fill it. (Picasso)
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Quote:
Originally Posted by omni550
Wow...that wallet looks rather large. Do you carry it in your pocket?
This isn't an amazon item AFAIK but I can vouch for the Big Skinny (aka the World's Thinnest Wallet). They make a ton of different wallet styles, in men's and women's styles and these wallets take up a lot less room (50% lighter and smaller) than the leather models they replace.
World’s Thinnest Wallets! A Thin, Slim, Flat Wallet by Big Skinny
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I measured the wallet I use currently at that is about a 1/2 inch shorter than what I ordered. 4 inches vs 4.5 inches.
The width are both 3 inches. The thickness depends on how much money I'm carrying at the time 
That big skinny wallet looks pretty nice.
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Have you ever seen a headstone with these words
"If only I had spent more time at work" ... from "Busy Man" sung by Billy Ray Cyrus
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06-25-2014, 08:43 PM
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#176
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Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
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Location: Toronto
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Two small quadcopters with cameras and two 19.7V 200W halogen bulbs for the pool's fibre optic system.
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06-26-2014, 06:00 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: South central PA
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Some support socks to drag me through the last 40 something days at work. And some caffeine gum. One of the med students gave me a piece when I was falling asleep trying to do my charting at 2PM (I would rather be napping). It was fantastic. 20 minutes later I felt normal and the effect lasted about 5 hrs. No buzz either.
Mostly I get books for my Kindle. I'm shopping for a new cover for our grill.
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06-26-2014, 05:27 PM
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#178
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I am not happy with Amazon!
Placed an order with them early on Tues. Received an email that the order got shipped today. I had hoped to get it before the weekend, so that I can take it with me back to the boonies home to do some work. And this is not the 1st time for me that the order is not shipped until the 3rd day. Definitely not happy!
I have been buying from eBay, and these small mom-and-pop vendors often ship the same day if you place an order early in the morning. Digikey, an electronic part vendor, has that as a policy.
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"Those Who Can Make You Believe Absurdities Can Make You Commit Atrocities" - Voltaire (1694-1778)
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06-26-2014, 05:33 PM
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Location: New Orleans
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NW-Bound
I am not happy with Amazon!
Placed an order with them early on Tues. Received an email that the order got shipped today. I had hoped to get it before the weekend, so that I can take it with me back to the boonies home to do some work. And this is not the 1st time for me that the order is not shipped until the 3rd day. Definitely not happy!
I have been buying from eBay, and these small mom-and-pop vendors often ship the same day if you place an order early in the morning. Digikey, an electronic part vendor, has that as a policy.
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Wow, do you have Amazon Prime?I would be upset too if something didn't ship until the 3rd day, after paying for Prime. Sometimes third party Amazon sellers take a long time to ship things, though, I agree.
My hangers (see post #154 above) have shipped and they are scheduled to arrive tomorrow. 
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06-26-2014, 05:39 PM
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#180
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No, I do not have Amazon Prime. Perhaps that's why Amazon gives my order low priority.
I do not buy enough stuff to justify Amazon Prime. Most electronics stuff, I get from the local Fry's Electronics store, or from eBay.
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