I need a recommendation.
What do you have that you like? Approximate cost?
TIA.
--
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.mac.com/barbschaller, and here's the link to my appearance
on "A Prairie Home Companion," <http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/
programs/2008/08/30/>

In article >,
Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> I need a recommendation.
> What do you have that you like? Approximate cost?
> TIA.

I got mine at a garage sale for 50 cents. I recomend the style that has
a crank so you can spin it up real fast and keep it spinning 15-20
seconds. One like this:

http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=14333800

This one is $15, which isn't bad. But if you have the willingness to
hit thrifts, estate sales and/or garage sales, this and many other
useful toys are out there at cheaper prices.

jt

On Sun, 28 Sep 2008 19:03:24 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>I need a recommendation.
>What do you have that you like? Approximate cost?

We like the Oxo jobbies with the pop-up plunger that you just push
down to spin. t's easy to get up to high speed in two or three
pushes., and we find it wobbles much less than the crank type.

It comes in two sizes, roughly $19 and $25, I think. Amazon would give
you representative prices.

We've never used a pull-string handle type for comparison.

-- Larry

Melba's Jammin' > wrote in
:

> I need a recommendation.
> What do you have that you like? Approximate cost?
> TIA.

Agreeing with jt august.

Purchased mine for about $1 at yard sale. Working fine for 3+
years.

On Sun 28 Sep 2008 06:46:51p, sandi told us...

> Melba's Jammin' > wrote in
> :
>
>> I need a recommendation.
>> What do you have that you like? Approximate cost?
>> TIA.
>
> Agreeing with jt august.
>
> Purchased mine for about $1 at yard sale. Working fine for 3+
> years.
>

I bought one with a crank handle ~30 years ago and it's still going strong.

--
Wayne Boatwright

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*******************************************
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In article >,
pltrgyst > wrote:

> We've never used a pull-string handle type for comparison.

I tried one at a friend's once. I can't figure out why that style is
even available still. You pull it and the bow starts spinning, and the
the rope winds back in and stops in quickly, so the bowl doesn't spin
long, perhaps three seconds. With the plunger type (like Oxo's) and
crank type, you get the spin going and keep it going to get the job
done. The crank type does not allow the bowl to spin long enough. I
have also read that because the rope reels in so fast and stops so
suddenly, that the rope doesn't last long before it breaks.

Also, if the rop gets out slowly and there is not enough momentum to
reel it back in, you have to take the lid off and hand spin the top to
rewind it. It is like an oversized yo-yo of sorts.

jt

In article >,
jt august > wrote:

> In article >,
> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>
> > I need a recommendation.
> > What do you have that you like? Approximate cost?
> > TIA.
>
> I got mine at a garage sale for 50 cents. I recomend the style that has
> a crank so you can spin it up real fast and keep it spinning 15-20
> seconds. One like this:
>
> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=14333800
>
> This one is $15, which isn't bad. But if you have the willingness to
> hit thrifts, estate sales and/or garage sales, this and many other
> useful toys are out there at cheaper prices.
>
> jt

I'm hoping to offload mine at a garage sale and replace it. I had one
for, like some, many years and it finally crapped out. I wasn't willing
to spend more than about $8 on its replacement; its replacement sucks.
I may look for the Cuisinart or the Oxo. Thanks.
-
-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://web.mac.com/barbschaller,

"sandi" > wrote in message
...
> Melba's Jammin' > wrote in
> :
>
>> I need a recommendation.
>> What do you have that you like? Approximate cost?
>> TIA.
>
> Agreeing with jt august.
>
> Purchased mine for about $1 at yard sale. Working fine for 3+
> years.


It's hard for me to buy something at a garage sale that you can't
'autoclave' ever since I used to use an extra utensil/bowl, etc. as a
temporary dog bowl - Ewwhhh -- :-))

Dee Dee

"Susan N." > wrote in message
news
> On Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:01:23 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> > wrote:
>
>>In article >,
>> jt august > wrote:
>>
>>> In article >,
>>> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>>>
>>> > I need a recommendation.
>>> > What do you have that you like? Approximate cost?
>>> > TIA.
>>>
>>> I got mine at a garage sale for 50 cents. I recomend the style that has
>>> a crank so you can spin it up real fast and keep it spinning 15-20
>>> seconds. One like this:
>>>
>>> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=14333800
>>>
>>> This one is $15, which isn't bad. But if you have the willingness to
>>> hit thrifts, estate sales and/or garage sales, this and many other
>>> useful toys are out there at cheaper prices.
>>>
>>> jt
>>
>>I'm hoping to offload mine at a garage sale and replace it. I had one
>>for, like some, many years and it finally crapped out. I wasn't willing
>>to spend more than about $8 on its replacement; its replacement sucks.
>>I may look for the Cuisinart or the Oxo. Thanks.
>>-
> I have been very satisfied with my large Oxo. It also came with a
> regular lid if I want to store stuff in the refrigerator. I also I
> have small one. Wish it also had the lid.
>
> I have no idea about current cost. I bought mine at Costco at least
> six years ago and it was bundled with other stuff.
>

I have the large OXO; the only complaint I have is that the top lid is not
immersible to wash. It was said when I bought it a few years ago that this
would be changed; but I have not seen that it is so when I've casually
looked at them in kitchen stores.

I don't know how e-coli on lettuce would be a problem if one could not wash
the top; it's debatable, I guess. Basically I use the little $2.99 thingie
that I bought at Big Lots unless I have a large batch of lettuce.

Dee Dee

On Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:01:23 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
> wrote:

>In article >,
> jt august > wrote:
>
>> In article >,
>> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>>
>> > I need a recommendation.
>> > What do you have that you like? Approximate cost?
>> > TIA.
>>
>> I got mine at a garage sale for 50 cents. I recomend the style that has
>> a crank so you can spin it up real fast and keep it spinning 15-20
>> seconds. One like this:
>>
>> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=14333800
>>
>> This one is $15, which isn't bad. But if you have the willingness to
>> hit thrifts, estate sales and/or garage sales, this and many other
>> useful toys are out there at cheaper prices.
>>
>> jt
>
>I'm hoping to offload mine at a garage sale and replace it. I had one
>for, like some, many years and it finally crapped out. I wasn't willing
>to spend more than about $8 on its replacement; its replacement sucks.
>I may look for the Cuisinart or the Oxo. Thanks.
>-
I have been very satisfied with my large Oxo. It also came with a
regular lid if I want to store stuff in the refrigerator. I also I
have small one. Wish it also had the lid.

I have no idea about current cost. I bought mine at Costco at least
six years ago and it was bundled with other stuff.

On Mon, 29 Sep 2008 07:25:07 -0400, "Dee Randall"
> wrote:

>
>"Susan N." > wrote in message
>news
>> On Sun, 28 Sep 2008 23:01:23 -0500, Melba's Jammin'
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>In article >,
>>> jt august > wrote:
>>>
>>>> In article >,
>>>> Melba's Jammin' > wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > I need a recommendation.
>>>> > What do you have that you like? Approximate cost?
>>>> > TIA.
>>>>
>>>> I got mine at a garage sale for 50 cents. I recomend the style that has
>>>> a crank so you can spin it up real fast and keep it spinning 15-20
>>>> seconds. One like this:
>>>>
>>>> http://www.bedbathandbeyond.com/prod...1&SKU=14333800
>>>>
>>>> This one is $15, which isn't bad. But if you have the willingness to
>>>> hit thrifts, estate sales and/or garage sales, this and many other
>>>> useful toys are out there at cheaper prices.
>>>>
>>>> jt
>>>
>>>I'm hoping to offload mine at a garage sale and replace it. I had one
>>>for, like some, many years and it finally crapped out. I wasn't willing
>>>to spend more than about $8 on its replacement; its replacement sucks.
>>>I may look for the Cuisinart or the Oxo. Thanks.
>>>-
>> I have been very satisfied with my large Oxo. It also came with a
>> regular lid if I want to store stuff in the refrigerator. I also I
>> have small one. Wish it also had the lid.
>>
>> I have no idea about current cost. I bought mine at Costco at least
>> six years ago and it was bundled with other stuff.
>>
>
>I have the large OXO; the only complaint I have is that the top lid is not
>immersible to wash. It was said when I bought it a few years ago that this
>would be changed; but I have not seen that it is so when I've casually
>looked at them in kitchen stores.
>
>I don't know how e-coli on lettuce would be a problem if one could not wash
>the top; it's debatable, I guess. Basically I use the little $2.99 thingie
>that I bought at Big Lots unless I have a large batch of lettuce.
>
>Dee Dee
>
--
I have been putting the lid to mine in the dishwasher as long as I
have had it (over 6 years). It hasn't broken it and it does not
retain dishwasher liquid.

In article >,
Melba's Jammin' > wrote:

> I need a recommendation.
> What do you have that you like? Approximate cost?
> TIA.

I rarely use my spinner anymore for several reasons: (1) in order to get
the greens dry they often came out looking limp and bruised, especially
really tender baby greens; (2) it just takes forever for any decent
amount of greens; (3) once spun, they do not keep well at all; (4) I
have yet to see one not made of plastic.

Now I immerse & wash my greens an hour or so before I make the salads
and drain them in a colander. Then, in most cases, I spread them out on
a clean cotton terry cloth towel, and then cover them with another towel
for a bit. I also have greens bags made of terry cloth that I can put
heartier lettuce in and whirl it around a few times. Much faster and
more complete than a spinner... for me anyway. YMMV.

Isabella
--
"I will show you fear in a handful of dust"
-T.S. Eliot

In article >,
"Dee Randall" > wrote:

> It's hard for me to buy something at a garage sale that you can't
> 'autoclave' ever since I used to use an extra utensil/bowl, etc. as a
> temporary dog bowl - Ewwhhh -- :-))

If you've worked in a restaurant, you learn how to sanitize and
sterolize that which cannot be machine washed. No big, if you know what
you're doing. And with as much of my collection having been purchased
used as mine is, and we never had any ill effects in my family, I am not
so afraid. Just use your smarts.

jt

In article >,
"Dee Randall" > wrote:

> I have the large OXO; the only complaint I have is that the top lid is not
> immersible to wash.

I've heard/read that about Oxo. I know my crank handle style is fully
immersable, which I do every time I use it.

BTW: If the Oxo isn't immersible, then how does it handle the moisture
that inevitably gets splashed in the lid area during normal use?

jt

In article
>,
Isabella Woodhouse > wrote:

> I rarely use my spinner anymore for several reasons: (1) in order to get
> the greens dry they often came out looking limp and bruised, especially
> really tender baby greens; (2) it just takes forever for any decent
> amount of greens; (3) once spun, they do not keep well at all; (4) I
> have yet to see one not made of plastic.

I can address a couple of these issues:

1) You first need VERY cold water, to that end, you will get best
results with ice added to the water. Also, for every gallon of water,
add one to two tablespoons of white (distilled) vinegar. The vinegar
will help kill bacteria (perhaps e-coli, Dee, but I cannot necessarily
verify that), will help dislodge any dirt particulates that might adhere
to the greens, and the vinegar will also react with the green's fibrous
structure to cause it to increase in crispness.

I learned this technique at Trailhead Brewing Company, the restaurant I
worked at part time for three+ years.

2) It only takes me a few minutes to do this, and I find the time spent
is worth the results, but that is my personal experience.

3) If you keep lettuce in cold water in the refrigerator, it will remain
good for at least three days, and I have gotten four out of it. Never
had enough lettuce in it to try five, and now days, with my daughter now
eating salad, I only get two days and the lettuce is depleted.

4) Try this:

http://www.manufactum.com/Produkt/0/...lessSteelSalad
Spinner.html?suchbegriff=salad%20spinner

It's a little price, but it is plastic free.

With a little research, you can find cheaper.

jt

"The Cook" > wrote in message
...




>>I have the large OXO; the only complaint I have is that the top lid is not
>>immersible to wash. It was said when I bought it a few years ago that
>>this
>>would be changed; but I have not seen that it is so when I've casually
>>looked at them in kitchen stores.
>>
>>I don't know how e-coli on lettuce would be a problem if one could not
>>wash
>>the top; it's debatable, I guess. Basically I use the little $2.99
>>thingie
>>that I bought at Big Lots unless I have a large batch of lettuce.
>>
>>Dee Dee
>>
> --


> I have been putting the lid to mine in the dishwasher as long as I
> have had it (over 6 years). It hasn't broken it and it does not
> retain dishwasher liquid.




Thanks for your reply. I characterized wrongly that the top lid is not
immersible to wash.
Here is the reply from Oxo when I asked them about washing the spinner.
Interestingly, they said a new two-part lid will be on the market later,
which comes apart for cleaning. Which leaves me wondering about the
efficacy of cleaning the current one I have. This was back in 2006 when I
bought mine.

"You are correct that the lid mechanism, as well as the flat storage lid,
are top rack dishwasher safe. Air drying is the recommended method of
drying.

A new OXO GOOD GRIPS Salad Spinner with a two-part lid will be available
at retailers and at www.oxo.com this fall. The lid comes apart for
cleaning."

Dee Dee

"jt august" > wrote in message
...


Also, for every gallon of water,
> add one to two tablespoons of white (distilled) vinegar. The vinegar
> will help kill bacteria (perhaps e-coli, Dee, but I cannot necessarily
> verify that), will help dislodge any dirt particulates that might adhere
> to the greens, and the vinegar will also react with the green's fibrous
> structure to cause it to increase in crispness.


Yes, I do this with every raw vegetable. If I don't soak it, I rinse it
off, then spray with vinegar, then rinse off the vinegar.

Dee Dee

On Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:19:00 GMT, jt august > wrote:

>In article >,
> "Dee Randall" > wrote:
>
>> I have the large OXO; the only complaint I have is that the top lid is not
>> immersible to wash.
>
>I've heard/read that about Oxo. I know my crank handle style is fully
>immersable, which I do every time I use it.
>
>BTW: If the Oxo isn't immersible, then how does it handle the moisture
>that inevitably gets splashed in the lid area during normal use?
>
>jt

As I said earlier, I put mine in the dishwasher and it hasn't hurt it
in over 6 years. And with my dishwasher, I can put the plastic on
either the top or bottom rack. It does not have a heating coil to dry
the dishes. I believe that Dee concern was that it would hold water.
I haven't found that to be a problem.

"The Cook" > wrote in message
...


>>BTW: If the Oxo isn't immersible, then how does it handle the moisture
>>that inevitably gets splashed in the lid area during normal use?
>>
>>jt
>
> As I said earlier, I put mine in the dishwasher and it hasn't hurt it
> in over 6 years. And with my dishwasher, I can put the plastic on
> either the top or bottom rack. It does not have a heating coil to dry
> the dishes. I believe that Dee concern was that it would hold water.
> I haven't found that to be a problem.


Yes, that is my concern; you got it!

Your dishwasher's longevity speaks for itself - in that I don't think I've
ever seen one witout a heating coil.
The latest one I have has the sanitary (I believe) setting. No bug
unturned!

Dee Dee

In article >,
jt august > wrote:

> In article
> >,
> Isabella Woodhouse > wrote:
>
> > I rarely use my spinner anymore for several reasons: (1) in order to get
> > the greens dry they often came out looking limp and bruised, especially
> > really tender baby greens; (2) it just takes forever for any decent
> > amount of greens; (3) once spun, they do not keep well at all; (4) I
> > have yet to see one not made of plastic.
>
> I can address a couple of these issues:
>
> 1) You first need VERY cold water, to that end, you will get best
> results with ice added to the water....

You misunderstand. My lettuce is crisp before the spinner. It is the
spinner, perhaps the type I have, that bruised the lettuce. Water
temperature is not going to heal bruised lettuce. I don't have a
problem getting my greens clean either. We grow many of our own greens
so I don't often need to store them. I just pick, clean and eat them
usually.

[...]

> 3) If you keep lettuce in cold water in the refrigerator, it will remain
> good for at least three days...

Once again. I don't have this problem. It is the spinner that bruises
the lettuce. Like I said, I have a non-spinner system that works well
for me. I don't have any problems.
--
"I will show you fear in a handful of dust"
-T.S. Eliot

On Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:20:11 -0400, "Dee Randall"
> wrote:

>
>"The Cook" > wrote in message
.. .
>
>
>>>BTW: If the Oxo isn't immersible, then how does it handle the moisture
>>>that inevitably gets splashed in the lid area during normal use?
>>>
>>>jt
>>
>> As I said earlier, I put mine in the dishwasher and it hasn't hurt it
>> in over 6 years. And with my dishwasher, I can put the plastic on
>> either the top or bottom rack. It does not have a heating coil to dry
>> the dishes. I believe that Dee concern was that it would hold water.
>> I haven't found that to be a problem.
>
>
>Yes, that is my concern; you got it!
>
>Your dishwasher's longevity speaks for itself - in that I don't think I've
>ever seen one witout a heating coil.
>The latest one I have has the sanitary (I believe) setting. No bug
>unturned!
>
>Dee Dee
>
>
My dishwasher has a heating coil, but it just heats the water.

On Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:14:54 -0500, Isabella Woodhouse >
wrote:

>You misunderstand. My lettuce is crisp before the spinner. It is the
>spinner, perhaps the type I have, that bruised the lettuce....

Interesting. My wife has the green thumb in our family. She grows wonderful
arugula and sorrel, among, other things. I asked her if she's ever had greens
bruised by the spinner (small Oxo, or large crank-type) and she said no.

So I'm curious -- what type of spinner have you been using that has bruised your
greens?

It seems to me that such bruising wouldn't occur due to the centrifugal (or
centripetal) force, but would be from the greens being slung hard against the
ribs of the basket? Would the bruising be most likely to occur when the spinner
is lightly or heavily loaded?

-- Larry

On Sep 28, 5:03*pm, Melba's Jammin' >
wrote:
> I need a recommendation.
> What do you have that you like? Approximate cost?
> TIA.
> --
> -Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJhttp://web.mac.com/barbschaller, and here's the link to my appearance
> on "A Prairie Home Companion," <http://prairiehome.publicradio.org/
> programs/2008/08/30/>

I used to have a Cosco- really liked it. I now have a Kitchenaid one,
which is a piece of shit....

"The Cook" > wrote in message
...
> On Tue, 30 Sep 2008 08:20:11 -0400, "Dee Randall"
> > wrote:
>
>>
>>"The Cook" > wrote in message
. ..
>>
>>
>>>>BTW: If the Oxo isn't immersible, then how does it handle the moisture
>>>>that inevitably gets splashed in the lid area during normal use?
>>>>
>>>>jt
>>>
>>> As I said earlier, I put mine in the dishwasher and it hasn't hurt it
>>> in over 6 years. And with my dishwasher, I can put the plastic on
>>> either the top or bottom rack. It does not have a heating coil to dry
>>> the dishes. I believe that Dee concern was that it would hold water.
>>> I haven't found that to be a problem.
>>
>>
>>Yes, that is my concern; you got it!
>>
>>Your dishwasher's longevity speaks for itself - in that I don't think I've
>>ever seen one witout a heating coil.
>>The latest one I have has the sanitary (I believe) setting. No bug
>>unturned!
>>
>>Dee Dee
>>
>>
> My dishwasher has a heating coil, but it just heats the water.

Silly me, I missed the point.
Thanks.
Dee Dee

In article >,
pltrgyst > wrote:

> On Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:14:54 -0500, Isabella Woodhouse
> > wrote:
>
> >You misunderstand. My lettuce is crisp before the spinner. It is
> >the spinner, perhaps the type I have, that bruised the lettuce....
>
> Interesting. My wife has the green thumb in our family. She grows
> wonderful arugula and sorrel, among, other things. I asked her if
> she's ever had greens bruised by the spinner (small Oxo, or large
> crank-type) and she said no.
>
> So I'm curious -- what type of spinner have you been using that has
> bruised your greens?

Be aware that I'm not the OP. I merely responded to the OP that a
spinner is not always necessary or efficient--- and I stand by the
alternative I offered. If yours works for you, that's great and you
have no need to bother yourself about mine that functioned poorly.
--
"I will show you fear in a handful of dust"
-T.S. Eliot

In article
>,
Isabella Woodhouse > wrote:

> You misunderstand. My lettuce is crisp before the spinner. It is the
> spinner, perhaps the type I have, that bruised the lettuce. Water
> temperature is not going to heal bruised lettuce.

I know that when I bruise my arm, ice helps it feel better.

Just trying to make you laugh there.

Back to the real point, as I posted, I was trying to offer some
experiential knowledge that might have helped. If it fell short, my
most humble apologies. I've not had an experience with "bruised
lettuce," so I suppose I cannot help on this.

jt

On Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:24:29 -0500, Isabella Woodhouse >
wrote:

>In article >,
> pltrgyst > wrote:
>
>> On Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:14:54 -0500, Isabella Woodhouse
>> > wrote:
>>
>> >You misunderstand. My lettuce is crisp before the spinner. It is
>> >the spinner, perhaps the type I have, that bruised the lettuce....
>>
>> Interesting. My wife has the green thumb in our family. She grows
>> wonderful arugula and sorrel, among, other things. I asked her if
>> she's ever had greens bruised by the spinner (small Oxo, or large
>> crank-type) and she said no.
>>
>> So I'm curious -- what type of spinner have you been using that has
>> bruised your greens?
>
>Be aware that I'm not the OP.

I am well aware of that, and my above attribution was accurate.

> I merely responded to the OP that a
>spinner is not always necessary or efficient--- and I stand by the
>alternative I offered.

That is not true. You also stated, as quoted above, that you thought it might be
the particular spinner which you have that bruised your lettuce.

>If yours works for you, that's great and you
>have no need to bother yourself about mine that functioned poorly.

I simply asked to which type of spinner *you* were referring. I didn't realize
that it might be a state secret, or that you might be embarrassed at the
prospect of revealing such intimate personal information.

I'll gladly withdraw the question, and add you to my killfile with the other
idiots. Have you met Sheldon and Elmo? {plonk}

-- Larry

In article >,
pltrgyst > wrote:

> On Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:24:29 -0500, Isabella Woodhouse >
> wrote:
>
> >In article >,
> > pltrgyst > wrote:
> >
> >> On Tue, 30 Sep 2008 09:14:54 -0500, Isabella Woodhouse
> >> > wrote:
> >>
> >> >You misunderstand. My lettuce is crisp before the spinner. It is
> >> >the spinner, perhaps the type I have, that bruised the lettuce....
> >>
> >> Interesting. My wife has the green thumb in our family. She grows
> >> wonderful arugula and sorrel, among, other things. I asked her if
> >> she's ever had greens bruised by the spinner (small Oxo, or large
> >> crank-type) and she said no.
> >>
> >> So I'm curious -- what type of spinner have you been using that has
> >> bruised your greens?
> >
> >Be aware that I'm not the OP.
>
> I am well aware of that, and my above attribution was accurate.

I was just giving you a polite out. It was the tenor of your response
that gave you away, not the attribution.

> > ...I merely responded to the OP that a spinner is not always
> > necessary or efficient--- and I stand by the alternative I offered.

> That is not true. You also stated, as quoted above, that you thought
> it might be the particular spinner which you have that bruised your
> lettuce.

Post hoc, ergo propter hoc. The statement that my spinner bruised my
lettuce, does not make false my contention that a spinner is not always
necessary or efficient. You are confused. Perhaps if you did some
calming meditation....

> >If yours works for you, that's great and you
> >have no need to bother yourself about mine that functioned poorly.
>
> I simply asked to which type of spinner *you* were referring. I
> didn't realize that it might be a state secret, or that you might be
> embarrassed at the prospect of revealing such intimate personal
> information.

If it was so simple, as you say, then one might wonder why you have
yourself all in an uproar.... if one were the least bit interested that
is. You weren't concerned with the brand of my spinner. It was my
opinion you didn't like.

> I'll gladly withdraw the question, and add you to my killfile with the other
> idiots. Have you met Sheldon and Elmo? {plonk}

Ah, I see that your hormonally-induced rancor has reached the
name-calling stage. And all that because you didn't like my opinion
about salad spinners and since I saw through your transparently puerile
agenda. Be careful; you could have a stroke or something.
--
"I will show you fear in a handful of dust"
-T.S. Eliot

On Sep 28, 8:03 pm, Melba's Jammin' >
wrote:
> I need a recommendation.
> What do you have that you like? Approximate cost?

Oxo - no handle to crank or string to pull. Paid about 25 dollars for
it - no regrets.

wrote:

> Oxo - no handle to crank or string to pull. Paid about 25 dollars for
> it - no regrets.

Ii recently had to replace my salad spinner and bought the Oxo. It does
work fine, but I made the mistake of buying the smaller $25 model. I'm
going to now order the larger one and give the smaller one to one of the
kids.

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>,
wrote:

> On Sep 28, 8:03 pm, Melba's Jammin' >
> wrote:
> > I need a recommendation.
> > What do you have that you like? Approximate cost?
>
> Oxo - no handle to crank or string to pull. Paid about 25 dollars for
> it - no regrets.


That's the one I bought -- the larger of the two -- just before Linens
'n' Things announced its El Foldo. 8-( I like the bowl, too. 8-)
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In article >,
Goomba > wrote:

> wrote:
>
> > Oxo - no handle to crank or string to pull. Paid about 25 dollars for
> > it - no regrets.
>
> Ii recently had to replace my salad spinner and bought the Oxo. It does
> work fine, but I made the mistake of buying the smaller $25 model. I'm
> going to now order the larger one and give the smaller one to one of the
> kids.


I did the same and promptly returned it. Do you have a Linens 'n'
things near you? They're discounting stuff -- going out of business.
It's where I bought mine -- I had a coupon. :-)
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-Barb, Mother Superior, HOSSSPoJ
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/kilikini
(Send her a note!)

I've also got in a garage sale very cheap but after 1month it stop in working, so buying brand new was really good.