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My parents had an appliance store.. I remember their first promotional demonstration of "The New Radar Range"... Hotdogs in 15 seconds... This was in the late 50s or very early 60s.

TIL we definitely need a like button...:)

My neighbor has about 8 acres of lawn and fields which he constantly mows.. He doesn't mow on Sunday but at least 4 days a week he is mowing somewhere. Early this season was dry and the grass growth was minimal. Didn't matter, if it grew 1/4" he was mowing. I don't mind his property is...

I'm a frequent flyer at my Dermatologist. Squamous cell carcinoma is my curse. I've had 22 surgeries (so far), only one was a MOHS procedure. That one was my first procedure because I ignored the spot far too long. I see the Dermatologist on a three to six month schedule, depending on what he...

I'm 72 and didn't start skiing until I was 30. First time out I must have fallen 100 times, I woke up the next day and never realized there were so many muscles in one's body that could ache! 42 years later I'm still skiing at least 3 days a week. Skiing changed my life. A friend and I bought...

Most of my 10-12 year old friends had 22 rifles. We'd head to our fort by the "crick" and shoot cans floating downstream. On the way we'd "borrow" field corn and potatoes and cook over a fire for lunch at our "fort". If we were lucky we may add a couple of "chubs" or trout to the meal. The fort...

The weekly local farmers market has an Amish owned and staffed take out food operation. Choices include roasted chicken, whole, halves, and quarters. Shrimp, BBQ ribs, roast beef, and many breaded and fried selections. All platters come with two vegetables and a slice of cornbread. I order a...

Black snakes... My first home was at the foot of a mountain known for snakes. When preparing to move in, I looked across the high grass lawn and noticed something strange sticking above the grass. It turned out to be an 11.5 foot long black snake (that was measured as it was crawling, so bigger...

A deer hit my Honda.... It ran between two houses and skimmed across my front end. New bumper and grill needed, no air bag deployment. Not really a BTD, but $1000. insurance deductible.

I go next door and play with "Mavis".... My neighbors' Goofy Great Dane... She always makes me smile 😃

A friend and I fell in love with a ski area two hours away from home. It's a simple drive, mainly interstate driving, set the cruise control and go. But after skiing all day, the two hour drive home became a chore. So we decided to see if we could find a cabin close to skiing. After looking at...

I was recently charged $6.48 for a 1\2" "O" ring by a stealership. It was pinched and leaking oil from a previous repair at this same stealer. They won't catch me again....

My "Pop" (furniture store owner), used to say "It's solid wood, except for the glue that holds the sawdust together." And then chuckle ...

Ha! 1951 Nerd.....

A very small local distillery (moonshine) began producing hand sanitizer from "stumps" of liquor bottles and unwanted liquor donated by the people of the area. The distillery also received the by-products of wineries in the area and convert this to sanitizer. Much of their product has been...

Update on "Arnold"... All live hogs were sold out in three days. This week a livestock auction house in the Lancaster PA area was selling 1200# - 1500#(live weight) steers for $1.05 per pound. I'm fortunate to live in a farming area and buy my fresh produce from a farmer who specializes in...

A local farmer is selling 270 - 290 pound live hogs for $100. They were destined for a local processing plant which closed.

I had a friend who gave up on fresh Christmas trees. After putting it up in their living room an opossum decided to jump out of its hideaway...

On a flight from New Delhi to the Taj Mahal, the flight attendant (stewardess at that time) offered me a "spot of tea." It was fine, until I found a maggot in the bottom of the cup. 53 years later I can still see it... Ugh

I didn't read the entire thread, but what worked for me this year, was spreading about two quarts of powdered chlorine (swimming pool) at the entrance and as far as possible inside the entrance. Apparently ground hogs hate the smell and will relocate. Your neighbors may not appreciate their new...

Hello neighbor... but I live in a very pretty Valley which hasn't changed much in 60 years, except for the tremendous drop in the amount of small businesses. Like all small towns I imagine...

OP here, thanks for all the suggestions and advice. I decided to go with the Nikon 3S 10 x 40. Great reviews and good optics for the price. They are waterproof and fog proof with a lifetime warranty. I'll report back after the cruise and give a review. Thanks again! Rummy

The family is booked on an Alaskan cruise in June of this year. I would like to buy my three DGK's a lightweight pair of binoculars that they can use for many years. They are 9, 11, and 17 years old. Any suggestions are greatly appreciated. Budget up to $150 each. BTW can you say "blow that...

After a hard fall on my right shoulder while skiing, the Orthopedist said, "I've got good news and bad news. Bad news, your shoulder is broken. Good news, you won't need surgery." In a sling for four weeks, then six weeks PT. I can tell when a low pressure front is on the way..

Too soon olt. Too late Schmart. PA Dutch saying...