Mom, in her dimished capacity, occasionally turns on the microwave w/o
putting anything in it. That's a no-no. She did it again and this
time it killed it. That's two dead m/w's in the last yr. (sigh)

I could get along jes fine w/o one, but they can be handy, specially
for herXCy. The only thing that's definitely gonna crimp my style is
drinking my morning coffee. The m/w is perfect for rewarming it and
it more often than not goes cold while I'm typing up a storm every
morning answering emails and irc posts, forums, etc. I've looked a
long and hard for a coffee cup that will keep coffee truly hot/warm
for at least 30-40 mins. I'm beginning to think there is no such
animal.

Fortunately, m/w's are now dirt cheap. You can get one at WW fer
$50.

nb

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"Eff you! I got mine."
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notbob wrote:
>
> Mom, in her dimished capacity, occasionally turns on the microwave w/o
> putting anything in it. That's a no-no. She did it again and this
> time it killed it. That's two dead m/w's in the last yr. (sigh)
>
> I could get along jes fine w/o one, but they can be handy, specially
> for herXCy. The only thing that's definitely gonna crimp my style is
> drinking my morning coffee. The m/w is perfect for rewarming it and
> it more often than not goes cold while I'm typing up a storm every
> morning answering emails and irc posts, forums, etc. I've looked a
> long and hard for a coffee cup that will keep coffee truly hot/warm
> for at least 30-40 mins. I'm beginning to think there is no such
> animal.
>
> Fortunately, m/w's are now dirt cheap. You can get one at WW fer
> $50.

Less, I got a MW at walmart for like $42 with tax, it's dedicated in my
shed for heating chemicals on my anodizing line. "Real" anodizing lines
use tank heaters, but for a small occasional use line microwaving each
small tank works well.

At normal indoor temps I would expect most any travel mug would keep
coffee warm for a good while. One of the small stainless vacuum flasks
would do the job for at least a couple hours. They did and probably
still do make little warming plates for you to keep any standard ceramic
mug on.

notbob > wrote:
> Mom, in her dimished capacity, occasionally turns on the microwave w/o
> putting anything in it. That's a no-no. She did it again and this
> time it killed it. That's two dead m/w's in the last yr. (sigh)
>
> I could get along jes fine w/o one, but they can be handy, specially
> for herXCy. The only thing that's definitely gonna crimp my style is
> drinking my morning coffee. The m/w is perfect for rewarming it and
> it more often than not goes cold while I'm typing up a storm every
> morning answering emails and irc posts, forums, etc. I've looked a
> long and hard for a coffee cup that will keep coffee truly hot/warm
> for at least 30-40 mins. I'm beginning to think there is no such
> animal.
>
> Fortunately, m/w's are now dirt cheap. You can get one at WW fer
> $50.
>
> nb


I'll admit it. I put instant coffee into microwave at least once,
forgetting to add water. It still works.

Greg

"notbob" > wrote in message
...
> Mom, in her dimished capacity, occasionally turns on the microwave w/o
> putting anything in it. That's a no-no. She did it again and this
> time it killed it. That's two dead m/w's in the last yr. (sigh)
>
> I could get along jes fine w/o one, but they can be handy, specially
> for herXCy. The only thing that's definitely gonna crimp my style is
> drinking my morning coffee. The m/w is perfect for rewarming it and
> it more often than not goes cold while I'm typing up a storm every
> morning answering emails and irc posts, forums, etc. I've looked a
> long and hard for a coffee cup that will keep coffee truly hot/warm
> for at least 30-40 mins. I'm beginning to think there is no such
> animal.
>
> Fortunately, m/w's are now dirt cheap. You can get one at WW fer
> $50.
>
> nb

You can get a beverage warmer that plugs into your USB port.

"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> On 3 Nov 2012 20:59:43 GMT, notbob wrote:
>
>> Fortunately, m/w's are now dirt cheap. You can get one at WW fer
>> $50.
>
> You CAN NOT get a functional microwave for $50. You have to spend at
> least $160 at someplace other than Target or Walmart.
>
> I suspect it's you, notbob, that's ****ing up the cheap-assed
> microwaves.
>
> -sw

I bought a couple of those cheap ones at Wal Mart for the break rooms at
work. The work well enough for reheating lunches and frozen dinners.
Powerful too.

A suggestion for the OP. Can you keep a cup of water in it when not in use?
If mom hits the buttons, there is something to be heated.

On Sun, 4 Nov 2012 00:37:55 -0700, "Julie Bove"
> wrote:

> You can get a beverage warmer that plugs into your USB port.

I had to Google that one - what a great (and inexpensive) Christmas
gift! The beverage warmer I saw is also a 4-port USB hub, so it
serves two functions. Thanks for the idea!

--
Food is an important part of a balanced diet.

Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>
> "Sqwertz" > wrote in message
> ...
> > On 3 Nov 2012 20:59:43 GMT, notbob wrote:
> >
> >> Fortunately, m/w's are now dirt cheap. You can get one at WW fer
> >> $50.
> >
> > You CAN NOT get a functional microwave for $50. You have to spend at
> > least $160 at someplace other than Target or Walmart.
> >
> > I suspect it's you, notbob, that's ****ing up the cheap-assed
> > microwaves.
> >
> > -sw
>
> I bought a couple of those cheap ones at Wal Mart for the break rooms at
> work. The work well enough for reheating lunches and frozen dinners.
> Powerful too.

I have a $50 cheap one too (700 watt). It does all that I need. I use mine
for reheating leftovers, coffee, and pre-cooked frozen things. The only
thing I actually cook in mine is microwaved potatoes. I guess it depends on
what you use your microwave for. I have no need for a fancy one.

Gary

"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message
...


"Sqwertz" > wrote in message
...
> On 3 Nov 2012 20:59:43 GMT, notbob wrote:
>
>> Fortunately, m/w's are now dirt cheap. You can get one at WW fer
>> $50.
>
> You CAN NOT get a functional microwave for $50. You have to spend at
> least $160 at someplace other than Target or Walmart.
>
> I suspect it's you, notbob, that's ****ing up the cheap-assed
> microwaves.
>
> -sw

I bought a couple of those cheap ones at Wal Mart for the break rooms at
work. The work well enough for reheating lunches and frozen dinners.
Powerful too.

A suggestion for the OP. Can you keep a cup of water in it when not in use?
If mom hits the buttons, there is something to be heated.
*************

I was going to suggest that! It is difficult when you're dealing with
someone with Alzheimer's to know what to expect. But since his mom has done
this in the past I'd definitely keep a cup of water or something in the m/w.

Jill

On 2012-11-04, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

> A suggestion for the OP. Can you keep a cup of water in it when not in use?
> If mom hits the buttons, there is something to be heated.

I'll jes hafta watch her even closer than I did. In fact, I do check
the microwave when she uses it, as I did not want to see another m/w
go south (this # 5!) and I DID check this time, too. Turns out
opening the door on the empty oven is apparently what triggered its
demise. It was metal cups, last time. I may jes do without, as we're
probably not gonna buy another one, even if I do fix most of Mom's
meals, already. The m/w was the one of the last things she had some
autonomy over.

DOH!! ...see!? I'm yap/typing away and my fresh cuppa joe has gone
cool and I can't reheat it in the m/w. grrrr....

nb

--
Definition of objectivism:
"Eff you! I got mine."
http://www.nongmoproject.org/

On Sunday, November 4, 2012 12:29:23 AM UTC-6, Sqwertz wrote:
> On 3 Nov 2012 20:59:43 GMT, notbob wrote:
>
>
>
> > Fortunately, m/w's are now dirt cheap. You can get one at WW fer
>
> > $50.
>
>
>
> You CAN NOT get a functional microwave for $50. You have to spend at
>
> least $160 at someplace other than Target or Walmart.
>
>
>
> I suspect it's you, notbob, that's ****ing up the cheap-assed
>
> microwaves.
>
> -sw

The cheap MW ovens at WalMart are just fine. For most users they will last for years as most people use them for heating or re-heating liquids.

On 2012-11-03, Pete C. > wrote:

> would do the job for at least a couple hours. They did and probably
> still do make little warming plates for you to keep any standard ceramic
> mug on.

Now that's a good idea. I think they even make 'em to use in a USB
port, too. I'll check it out.

Made a big ol breakfast, this moring. Bacon, pancakes, eggs, etc. I
suddenly realized all the other things I use the microwave for, like
heating syrup, melting butter, heating serving plates, etc. I managed
to do all that with the stove + oven, but it was a little more hassle.

I'll survive.

nb

--
Definition of objectivism:
"Eff you! I got mine."
http://www.nongmoproject.org/

"notbob" wrote in message ...

On 2012-11-04, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

> A suggestion for the OP. Can you keep a cup of water in it when not in
> use?
> If mom hits the buttons, there is something to be heated.

I'll jes hafta watch her even closer than I did. In fact, I do check
the microwave when she uses it, as I did not want to see another m/w
go south (this # 5!) and I DID check this time, too. Turns out
opening the door on the empty oven is apparently what triggered its
demise. It was metal cups, last time. I may jes do without, as we're
probably not gonna buy another one, even if I do fix most of Mom's
meals, already. The m/w was the one of the last things she had some
autonomy over.

DOH!! ...see!? I'm yap/typing away and my fresh cuppa joe has gone
cool and I can't reheat it in the m/w. grrrr....

nb

--
Definition of objectivism:
"Eff you! I got mine."
http://www.nongmoproject.org/


Buy a small thermos! Lots cheaper and your mom can't turn it on

Jill