On 8/8/2016 8:38 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 8/8/2016 3:57 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>
>>>>
>>>> Except for the camera and the moon roof (loathe them as the sun
>>>> triggers my migraine flicking past) my little car has all that stuff.
>>>
>>> I didn't think I would like it, and for the same reason. As it turned
>>> out, I rarely even notice it when I am driving, and the odd time it is
>>> an issue, I simply close the inner slider to block it. I also shut both
>>> when It is exceptionally sunny so I don't bake my head and to ease the
>>> load on the AC.
>>
>> I enjoy my moonroof frequently. I'll open it up when going to town in
>> the morning. It gets opened right after exiting the tunnel. It's a
>> great thing.
>>
>
> Never open mine. I leave the inside cover open most of the time for
> when there are backseat passengers it keeps the back glass open for
> view. They can look at tall buildings or trees, but for the driver,
> pretty much useless to see anything.
>
I open mine on hot days for ventilation. But being bald, I have to wear
a hat:-(
Graham

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
> "Cheri" wrote in message ...
>
>
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "graham" wrote in message ...
>> On 8/8/2016 7:38 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>> On 2016-08-08 8:10 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>>>> On 8/8/2016 2:15 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> "Nancy Young" > wrote
>>>>
>>>>>> Hey, I have two vacuum cleaners, I'm livin' the life!
>>>>
>>>>> LOL again. If a dust buster counts, I have three. :P
>>>>
>>>> Well, I donated my dust buster to Goodwill when I finally
>>>> went crazy and bought a second vacuum cleaner. Yeah, that's
>>>> me, a benefactress. Hee.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Is it bragging to say we have central vac? That thing is great. It has
>>> powerful suction but is relatively quiet to use because the works are in
>>> the basement. It also has a powerful beater bar. The drawback is the
>>> long hose.
>>
>> OTOH the cable and hose on a conventional canister vac always seemed to
>> get tangled or caught in some way so I had a central one installed. I
>> would like a small handvac for small spills. I have one that came with my
>> power tool package but it's not very effective. I'd like a Dyson but I
>> drive a Mazda, not a Mercedes:-)
>> -----------------------------
>>
>> *snort*
>
> I would like to drive a Mercedes, just not pay for it.
> ----------------------
>
> lol who knows, a very posh person here might allow you the opportunity)
>
> For me, I have gone through so many cars in my driving life that I am more
> than content with my current one)

We've had a lot of cars too through the years, and I'm happy with my little
truck, I wouldn't mind a luxury car, but I wouldn't pay for it, at my age
the car would last longer than me. LOL

Cheri

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Sun, 7 Aug 2016 23:17:57 -0700, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>>
>> "Bruce" > wrote in message
>> T...
>> > In article >,
>> >
>> > says...
>> >>
>> >> On 8/7/2016 9:06 PM, sf wrote:
>> >>
>> >> > Some people must be jealous, because it's 4 years old now and it
>> >> > will
>> >> > be our last car.
>> >> >
>> >>
>> >> Going to die soon? My car is less than a year old, I'm pretty sure
>> >> I'm
>> >> a couple years older than you and I plan on getting at least one more
>> >> car.
>> >
>> > If it's up to me, I'll never buy a car again.
>>
>> Me either. I have a 2004 Toyota Tacoma with less than 30,000 miles on it
>> and
>> I hope to drive it until I die since I hate all the bells and whistles on
>> new cars.
>>
> That's about it. Very low mileage here, so it probably won't wear
> out. We drive around town, and up to 100 miles RT on weekends, which
> means that we take a car trip just to put some miles on the car every
> so often. I agree with you about all the bells & whistles! Just for
> normal car operation, I have to figure out where the horn is, which
> doohickey operates the hi/low beams or the windshield wipers and how
> to fiddle with it to make them work. Every car is different, even
> when it's the same brand. Hate it! What I really miss is the old
> push button to set the trip odometer back to zero. I don't want the
> car to decide for me when to reset it.
>
> --
> I love cooking with wine.
> Sometimes I even put it in the food.

But I bet it drives very nice!

Cheri

"Brooklyn1" > wrote in message

> Personally I think the only braggarts here are those who constantly
> crow about how they know everything about cooking anything and all the
> wonderful meals they prepare yet never do like in Missouri and show us
> so much as a crumb... ask me if I believe them. . .

Actually, you're one of the worst for "crowing" about how you know
everything about everything in cooking.

Cheri

"sf" > wrote in message
...
> On Mon, 8 Aug 2016 11:13:18 -0700, "Cheri" >
> wrote:
>
>> Some days are just like that, no accounting for the snark, it just
>> happens.
>>
>
> When I reread it, I would have taken it as a snark too. Should have
> added a smiley. This isn't Facebook, so what's done is done.

The written word can easily be taken different ways as we all know, and just
like beauty...snark is in the eye of the beholder. ;-)

Cheri

"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
> On 8/8/2016 2:17 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>
>> "Bruce" > wrote in message
>> T...
>>> In article >,
>>> says...
>>>>
>>>> On 8/7/2016 9:06 PM, sf wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > Some people must be jealous, because it's 4 years old now and it will
>>>> > be our last car.
>>>> >
>>>>
>>>> Going to die soon? My car is less than a year old, I'm pretty sure I'm
>>>> a couple years older than you and I plan on getting at least one more
>>>> car.
>>>
>>> If it's up to me, I'll never buy a car again.
>>
>> Me either. I have a 2004 Toyota Tacoma with less than 30,000 miles on it
>> and I hope to drive it until I die since I hate all the bells and
>> whistles on new cars.
>>
>> Cheri
>>
>
> I've been buying at about 2 1/2 to 3 years and 65,000 miles. I have every
> bell and whistle they make. On my car I have all three option packages.
> Is it smart spending? No, but I like to travel in style and comfort.

That's good. I don't travel much anymore so none of that is important to me,
if I want style and comfort I will hit my recliner, not pay a fortune for a
car...but that's your choice.

Cheri

"dsi1" wrote in message
...

On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 10:36:55 AM UTC-10, Ophelia wrote:
> "dsi1" wrote in message
> ...
>
> On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 8:16:27 AM UTC-10, Cheri wrote:
> > "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> > ...
> > > "graham" wrote in message ...
> > > On 8/8/2016 7:38 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> > >> On 2016-08-08 8:10 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
> > >>> On 8/8/2016 2:15 AM, Cheri wrote:
> > >>>>
> > >>>> "Nancy Young" > wrote
> > >>>
> > >>>>> Hey, I have two vacuum cleaners, I'm livin' the life!
> > >>>
> > >>>> LOL again. If a dust buster counts, I have three. :P
> > >>>
> > >>> Well, I donated my dust buster to Goodwill when I finally
> > >>> went crazy and bought a second vacuum cleaner. Yeah, that's
> > >>> me, a benefactress. Hee.
> > >>>
> > >>>
> > >>
> > >> Is it bragging to say we have central vac? That thing is great. It
> > >> has
> > >> powerful suction but is relatively quiet to use because the works are
> > >> in
> > >> the basement. It also has a powerful beater bar. The drawback is the
> > >> long hose.
> > >
> > > OTOH the cable and hose on a conventional canister vac always seemed
> > > to
> > > get tangled or caught in some way so I had a central one installed. I
> > > would like a small handvac for small spills. I have one that came with
> > > my
> > > power tool package but it's not very effective. I'd like a Dyson but I
> > > drive a Mazda, not a Mercedes:-)
> > > -----------------------------
> > >
> > > *snort*
> >
> > I would like to drive a Mercedes, just not pay for it.
> >
> > Cheri
>
> My little brother bought his wife a Mercedes, or was it a BMW? I get them
> mixed up. I brought my wife an old VW. This is what happens when you have
> kids.
>
> -------------------------------
>
> I hope you are not bragging, MrD ... ??
>
> ;-)
>
> --
> http://www.helpforheroes.org.uk

Well, just a little. Of course this means that I'm kind of a failure of an
older brother. If I had a Mercedes, you can be sure that you're going to
hear about it! It would be one of the higher end models too! A feller can
dream.

--------------------

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"Brooklyn1" wrote in message
news
Nancy Young wrote:
>Je?us wrote:
>>Nancy Young wrote:
>
>>> going to be jealous of that? Hey, I have two vacuum cleaners,
>>> I'm livin' the life!
>>
>> Are you related to Donald Trump or been on 'Lifestyles of the Rich and
>> Famous'??
>
>I shouldn't have said anything, I know people struggle and here
>I am, throwing money around. I've tried to fly under the radar,
>but now everyone knows.

Unless you employ a housekeeper who vacuums for you it's not bragging.

--------------------------

I never had a housekeeper in UK but all the years I worked I hired a
cleaner. I didn't clean or vacuum for years <g>

Does that make me a braggart?

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"Cheri" wrote in message ...


"Ed Pawlowski" > wrote in message
...
> On 8/8/2016 2:17 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>
>> "Bruce" > wrote in message
>> T...
>>> In article >,
>>> says...
>>>>
>>>> On 8/7/2016 9:06 PM, sf wrote:
>>>>
>>>> > Some people must be jealous, because it's 4 years old now and it will
>>>> > be our last car.
>>>> >
>>>>
>>>> Going to die soon? My car is less than a year old, I'm pretty sure I'm
>>>> a couple years older than you and I plan on getting at least one more
>>>> car.
>>>
>>> If it's up to me, I'll never buy a car again.
>>
>> Me either. I have a 2004 Toyota Tacoma with less than 30,000 miles on it
>> and I hope to drive it until I die since I hate all the bells and
>> whistles on new cars.
>>
>> Cheri
>>
>
> I've been buying at about 2 1/2 to 3 years and 65,000 miles. I have every
> bell and whistle they make. On my car I have all three option packages.
> Is it smart spending? No, but I like to travel in style and comfort.

That's good. I don't travel much anymore so none of that is important to me,
if I want style and comfort I will hit my recliner, not pay a fortune for a
car...but that's your choice.

=============

We all have different priorities and nothing wrong with that. Just don't
denigrate other peoples choices!

That is where the nasty comes in. As we have discussed before ... who needs
constant nasty?


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"Ed Pawlowski" wrote in message
...

On 8/8/2016 9:24 AM, wrote:

> Well think about it - you could rent a Merc, then sf would have to buy
> something else, maybe a Rolls Royce, in order to feel she is queening
> it over us
>

My dream car? Rolls Royce Dawn. Blue with white interior. If I traded
my house, car, a grandkid or two I could get it. $345,000.

===============

Given you still have your house, car and grandkids ... )

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"Cheri" wrote in message ...


"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
> "Cheri" wrote in message ...
>
>
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "graham" wrote in message ...
>> On 8/8/2016 7:38 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>> On 2016-08-08 8:10 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>>>> On 8/8/2016 2:15 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>>
>>>>> "Nancy Young" > wrote
>>>>
>>>>>> Hey, I have two vacuum cleaners, I'm livin' the life!
>>>>
>>>>> LOL again. If a dust buster counts, I have three. :P
>>>>
>>>> Well, I donated my dust buster to Goodwill when I finally
>>>> went crazy and bought a second vacuum cleaner. Yeah, that's
>>>> me, a benefactress. Hee.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Is it bragging to say we have central vac? That thing is great. It has
>>> powerful suction but is relatively quiet to use because the works are in
>>> the basement. It also has a powerful beater bar. The drawback is the
>>> long hose.
>>
>> OTOH the cable and hose on a conventional canister vac always seemed to
>> get tangled or caught in some way so I had a central one installed. I
>> would like a small handvac for small spills. I have one that came with my
>> power tool package but it's not very effective. I'd like a Dyson but I
>> drive a Mazda, not a Mercedes:-)
>> -----------------------------
>>
>> *snort*
>
> I would like to drive a Mercedes, just not pay for it.
> ----------------------
>
> lol who knows, a very posh person here might allow you the opportunity)
>
> For me, I have gone through so many cars in my driving life that I am more
> than content with my current one)

We've had a lot of cars too through the years, and I'm happy with my little
truck, I wouldn't mind a luxury car, but I wouldn't pay for it, at my age
the car would last longer than me. LOL

-----------------------------

When I become a millionaire you shall have your dream ;-)


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On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 6:03:57 PM UTC-4, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 8/8/2016 4:51 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Mon, 8 Aug 2016 08:07:47 -0400, Nancy Young
> > > wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> What you're referring to as name dropping is all small potatoes.
> >> Coffee makers, really? Pots? People mention them in discussions
> >> of coffee makers and pots, no different than you talking about
> >> your car in discussions of cars.
> >
> > Yes, coffee makers, really. There is no point in listing every single
> > brand name you own unless you're bragging.
>
> Right, got it. When people mention brands, even low end brands,
> they're bragging. When you do it, that's different. Capish.
>
> nancy

Of course, there's also humblebragging. My $17.99 Mr. Coffee makes
perfectly good coffee.

Cindy Hamilton

On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 10:27:50 PM UTC-4, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

> You mention vehicle with good visibility. Few of them are on the road
> today.

Too true. That's the thing I hate the most about DH's FJ Cruiser. The
windows are friggin' tiny. I miss my '84 Honda Civic hatchback.

> You need a good camera and a large enough screen for great visibility.
> You can see thins directly behind the bumper too and see exactly, to the
> inch, how far you are from what you are backing to.

To the inch? I've never needed that much precision.

Situational awareness. It's not just for fighter pilots anymore.
Sadly, so few people have it.

I suppose when I'm old I'll appreciate the car doing more for me.

Cindy Hamilton

On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 10:46:33 PM UTC-4, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 8/8/2016 4:47 PM, sf wrote:
>
> > What I really miss is the old
> > push button to set the trip odometer back to zero. I don't want the
> > car to decide for me when to reset it.
> >
>
>
> I have two of them with manual reset. I did have a car that reset
> itself when you filled the tank and yes, I hated it.

Actually, that's exactly how I use the trip odometer, pretty much
exclusively. As a backup to the gas gauge.

Cindy Hamilton

"Cindy Hamilton" wrote in message
...

On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 6:03:57 PM UTC-4, Nancy Young wrote:
> On 8/8/2016 4:51 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Mon, 8 Aug 2016 08:07:47 -0400, Nancy Young
> > > wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> What you're referring to as name dropping is all small potatoes.
> >> Coffee makers, really? Pots? People mention them in discussions
> >> of coffee makers and pots, no different than you talking about
> >> your car in discussions of cars.
> >
> > Yes, coffee makers, really. There is no point in listing every single
> > brand name you own unless you're bragging.
>
> Right, got it. When people mention brands, even low end brands,
> they're bragging. When you do it, that's different. Capish.
>
> nancy

Of course, there's also humblebragging. My $17.99 Mr. Coffee makes
perfectly good coffee.

-------------------

Oooh can I humblebrag about my 20 yo car???


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On Mon, 8 Aug 2016 22:13:37 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 8/8/2016 9:24 AM, wrote:
>
>> Well think about it - you could rent a Merc, then sf would have to buy
>> something else, maybe a Rolls Royce, in order to feel she is queening
>> it over us
>>
>
>My dream car? Rolls Royce Dawn. Blue with white interior. If I traded
>my house, car, a grandkid or two I could get it. $345,000.

Well at least you know the price, I didn't lol

On Mon, 8 Aug 2016 22:27:44 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 8/8/2016 9:26 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>
>>
>> Backup mirrors are highly over rated. They are handy for checking the
>> clearance when you are in the space and close to the vehicle or other
>> object behind. Other than that, they are all but useless. You have to
>> look in all directions anyway, and that back up monitor is nothing more
>> than a distraction. A vehicle with good visibility and properly adjusted
>> mirrors is better than a backup camera. They do not show vehicles or
>> pedestrians approaching from the side.
>
>You mention vehicle with good visibility. Few of them are on the road
>today.
>You need a good camera and a large enough screen for great visibility.
>You can see thins directly behind the bumper too and see exactly, to the
>inch, how far you are from what you are backing to.
>
>Cross traffic? You can only look in one direction at a time, but my
>sensors see both directions and alert me to cars, truck, little old
>ladies in the parking lot before I can see them sometimes. While you
>are watching the car coming from the left the sensors see the kid on the
>bike that darted out.
>
>At night the aperture adapts and give me a brighter screen than human
>eyes can adapt to.
>
>You should try a different car. It 11" screen gives a great view.

I have never hit anything - the only accidents I have had, all two of
them, a truck not concentrating ran into the back of my then new
Honda, he was in lala land and didn't connect to the fact that I was
stopped at a stop sign.

Accident #2 my neighbour ran into the front of the same car, in my
driveway at 4 a.m. - I was asleep and didn't even know it had
happened. I assume he had been drinking because he was very anxious I
get an estimate for repairs and we not go through insurance Bit
strange as he was one of those black suited efforts that go door to
door preaching.

I sold the car pronto after it was fixed, didn't fancy being in it if
accident number three was worse.

In article >,
says...
>
> On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 6:03:57 PM UTC-4, Nancy Young wrote:
> > On 8/8/2016 4:51 PM, sf wrote:
> > > On Mon, 8 Aug 2016 08:07:47 -0400, Nancy Young
> > > > wrote:
> > >
> > >>
> > >> What you're referring to as name dropping is all small potatoes.
> > >> Coffee makers, really? Pots? People mention them in discussions
> > >> of coffee makers and pots, no different than you talking about
> > >> your car in discussions of cars.
> > >
> > > Yes, coffee makers, really. There is no point in listing every single
> > > brand name you own unless you're bragging.
> >
> > Right, got it. When people mention brands, even low end brands,
> > they're bragging. When you do it, that's different. Capish.
> >
> > nancy
>
> Of course, there's also humblebragging.

lol

> My $17.99 Mr. Coffee makes perfectly good coffee.

I think we need to distinguish between humblebragging and cheapskating.

On Tue, 9 Aug 2016 08:51:33 +0100, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>"Brooklyn1" wrote in message
>news >
>Nancy Young wrote:
>>Je?us wrote:
>>>Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>>>> going to be jealous of that? Hey, I have two vacuum cleaners,
>>>> I'm livin' the life!
>>>
>>> Are you related to Donald Trump or been on 'Lifestyles of the Rich and
>>> Famous'??
>>
>>I shouldn't have said anything, I know people struggle and here
>>I am, throwing money around. I've tried to fly under the radar,
>>but now everyone knows.
>
>Unless you employ a housekeeper who vacuums for you it's not bragging.
>
>--------------------------
>
>I never had a housekeeper in UK but all the years I worked I hired a
>cleaner. I didn't clean or vacuum for years <g>
>
>Does that make me a braggart?

Not in my eyes - when I was working I had the most wonderful person
who just did the housework beautifully, in most cases, better than I
would have done it! I left the house, she arrived and did the work, I
never even suggested what she do, she did windows, oven - everything,
at least I was spoiled then

On 2016-08-09 6:06 AM, Cindy Hamilton wrote:
> On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 10:46:33 PM UTC-4, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> On 8/8/2016 4:47 PM, sf wrote:
>>
>>> What I really miss is the old
>>> push button to set the trip odometer back to zero. I don't want the
>>> car to decide for me when to reset it.
>>>
>>
>>
>> I have two of them with manual reset. I did have a car that reset
>> itself when you filled the tank and yes, I hated it.
>
> Actually, that's exactly how I use the trip odometer, pretty much
> exclusively. As a backup to the gas gauge.
>

I am still trying to figure mine out. I can't change the options when it
is in gear. I like to have to average fuel consumption and trip meter
showing. I had to go in for a tire change last week and they monkeyed
with it.

On 2016-08-09 6:25 AM, wrote:
> On Mon, 8 Aug 2016 22:13:37 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:
>
>> On 8/8/2016 9:24 AM, wrote:
>>
>>> Well think about it - you could rent a Merc, then sf would have to buy
>>> something else, maybe a Rolls Royce, in order to feel she is queening
>>> it over us
>>>
>>
>> My dream car? Rolls Royce Dawn. Blue with white interior. If I traded
>> my house, car, a grandkid or two I could get it. $345,000.
>
> Well at least you know the price, I didn't lol
>


If you have to ask the price you cannot afford it.

Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
> On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 6:03:57 PM UTC-4, Nancy Young wrote:
> > On 8/8/2016 4:51 PM, sf wrote:
> > > On Mon, 8 Aug 2016 08:07:47 -0400, Nancy Young
> > > > wrote:
> > >
> > >>
> > >> What you're referring to as name dropping is all small potatoes.
> > >> Coffee makers, really? Pots? People mention them in discussions
> > >> of coffee makers and pots, no different than you talking about
> > >> your car in discussions of cars.
> > >
> > > Yes, coffee makers, really. There is no point in listing every single
> > > brand name you own unless you're bragging.
> >
> > Right, got it. When people mention brands, even low end brands,
> > they're bragging. When you do it, that's different. Capish.
> >
> > nancy
>
> Of course, there's also humblebragging. My $17.99 Mr. Coffee makes
> perfectly good coffee.

You've gotta love this group....we are still nitpicking about mentioning
coffee maker brands.
When I mentioned my cute little 4-cup Mr.Coffee machine, I wasn't
bragging, I was admitting that I used a cheapo machine and expected to
get laughed at for using it. lol

Here's one for you. For about a year, I got tired of the taste of brewed
coffee and I switched to instant coffee. At the time it seemed to have
more of a "sharp" taste vs "muddy" taste of brewed. Brian teased me
about that for a long time.

wrote in message ...

On Tue, 9 Aug 2016 08:51:33 +0100, "Ophelia" >
wrote:

>"Brooklyn1" wrote in message
>news >
>Nancy Young wrote:
>>Je?us wrote:
>>>Nancy Young wrote:
>>
>>>> going to be jealous of that? Hey, I have two vacuum cleaners,
>>>> I'm livin' the life!
>>>
>>> Are you related to Donald Trump or been on 'Lifestyles of the Rich and
>>> Famous'??
>>
>>I shouldn't have said anything, I know people struggle and here
>>I am, throwing money around. I've tried to fly under the radar,
>>but now everyone knows.
>
>Unless you employ a housekeeper who vacuums for you it's not bragging.
>
>--------------------------
>
>I never had a housekeeper in UK but all the years I worked I hired a
>cleaner. I didn't clean or vacuum for years <g>
>
>Does that make me a braggart?

Not in my eyes - when I was working I had the most wonderful person
who just did the housework beautifully, in most cases, better than I
would have done it! I left the house, she arrived and did the work, I
never even suggested what she do, she did windows, oven - everything,
at least I was spoiled then

-----------------------

Same here Actually I do very little vaccing anyway. When we retired D
took on the floors and windows. I do the rest of the cleaning and cooking.
Suits us both fine

The only floor I really have to touch is after cooking. I always sweep it
because I am quite messy)



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Ophelia wrote:
>
> The only floor I really have to touch is after cooking. I always sweep it
> because I am quite messy)

I should probably sweep and wash my kitchen floor. It's been a couple of
months now.

In article >, says...
>
> Ophelia wrote:
> >
> > The only floor I really have to touch is after cooking. I always sweep it
> > because I am quite messy)
>
> I should probably sweep and wash my kitchen floor. It's been a couple of
> months now.

"Gary" wrote in message ...

Ophelia wrote:
>
> The only floor I really have to touch is after cooking. I always sweep it
> because I am quite messy)

I should probably sweep and wash my kitchen floor. It's been a couple of
months now.
-----------

I don't believe you!!! ;-)

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Cindy Hamilton wrote:
>
>I sometimes refer to my husband's FJ Cruiser as "The Herkimer"
>(as a nod to Mystery Men), but that's not its name.
>
>Cindy Hamilton

I don't remember anyone else here mentioning the FJ Cruiser, what
color is his, mine is cream. I think it's a great car but Toyota
stopped production, too many people found them cramped for space and
they have poor visibility, and I agree but it's a very rugged vehicle
and a lot of car for the price.
http://i68.tinypic.com/30j07b8.jpg

On Mon, 8 Aug 2016 22:38:26 -0400, Ed Pawlowski > wrote:

>On 8/8/2016 3:57 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>
>>>>
>>>> Except for the camera and the moon roof (loathe them as the sun
>>>> triggers my migraine flicking past) my little car has all that stuff.
>>>
>>> I didn't think I would like it, and for the same reason. As it turned
>>> out, I rarely even notice it when I am driving, and the odd time it is
>>> an issue, I simply close the inner slider to block it. I also shut both
>>> when It is exceptionally sunny so I don't bake my head and to ease the
>>> load on the AC.
>>
>> I enjoy my moonroof frequently. I'll open it up when going to town in the morning. It gets opened right after exiting the tunnel. It's a great thing.
>>
>
>Never open mine. I leave the inside cover open most of the time for
>when there are backseat passengers it keeps the back glass open for
>view. They can look at tall buildings or trees, but for the driver,
>pretty much useless to see anything.

My Land Cruiser has a sun roof (that's what Toyota calls it), I never
open it or the sliding shade. I can't imagine driving and looking up
day dreaming at the clouds, probably run into the rear end of a
braking semi.... I think it's a silly and useless thing. I wouldn't
want one again but I had no choice, the first year the car was out it
was included with every vehicle, wasn't an option.

On Mon, 8 Aug 2016 21:02:56 -0600, graham > wrote:

>On 8/8/2016 8:38 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
>> On 8/8/2016 3:57 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>>
>>>>>
>>>>> Except for the camera and the moon roof (loathe them as the sun
>>>>> triggers my migraine flicking past) my little car has all that stuff.
>>>>
>>>> I didn't think I would like it, and for the same reason. As it turned
>>>> out, I rarely even notice it when I am driving, and the odd time it is
>>>> an issue, I simply close the inner slider to block it. I also shut both
>>>> when It is exceptionally sunny so I don't bake my head and to ease the
>>>> load on the AC.
>>>
>>> I enjoy my moonroof frequently. I'll open it up when going to town in
>>> the morning. It gets opened right after exiting the tunnel. It's a
>>> great thing.
>>>
>>
>> Never open mine. I leave the inside cover open most of the time for
>> when there are backseat passengers it keeps the back glass open for
>> view. They can look at tall buildings or trees, but for the driver,
>> pretty much useless to see anything.
>>
>I open mine on hot days for ventilation. But being bald, I have to wear
>a hat:-(
>Graham

On hot days normal people turn on the AC, it would be rather Boveish
driving with the open roof and the AC running.

On 2016-08-09 8:37 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:

> On hot days normal people turn on the AC, it would be rather Boveish
> driving with the open roof and the AC running.
>


I have a 6-7 drive ahead of me today and it is going to be 90 degrees.
It is days like this that I am glad I have AC.

On 2016-08-09 8:47 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> On 2016-08-09 8:37 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
>
>> On hot days normal people turn on the AC, it would be rather Boveish
>> driving with the open roof and the AC running.
>>
>
>
> I have a 6-7 drive ahead of me today and it is going to be 90 degrees.
> It is days like this that I am glad I have AC.


Oop..... 6-7 hour drive....

On Mon, 08 Aug 2016 13:51:40 -0700, sf > wrote:

>On Mon, 8 Aug 2016 08:07:47 -0400, Nancy Young
> wrote:
>
>>
>> What you're referring to as name dropping is all small potatoes.
>> Coffee makers, really? Pots? People mention them in discussions
>> of coffee makers and pots, no different than you talking about
>> your car in discussions of cars.
>
>Yes, coffee makers, really. There is no point in listing every single
>brand name you own unless you're bragging.

Nonsense, there's no point in discussing pros and cons of kitchen
appliances without knowing the brand and model... it's not bragging...
most people are happy to offer a revew of their experience with
kitchen appliances. I've been very pleased with my Oster toaster so
for my next ADC I'll consider an Oster:
https://www.amazon.com/Oster-12-Cup-...r+coffee+maker

Bruce wrote:
>
> In article >, says...
> >
> > Ophelia wrote:
> > >
> > > The only floor I really have to touch is after cooking. I always sweep it
> > > because I am quite messy)
> >
> > I should probably sweep and wash my kitchen floor. It's been a couple of
> > months now.
>
>

The funniest part of all this is that I'm sure you though I was just
kidding around. I was serious though. I'm a bachelor non-house-cleaning
pig. Last time I did my kitchen floor was mid-June right before
houseguests came.

"Ophelia" > wrote in message
...
> "Cheri" wrote in message ...
>
>
> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
> ...
>> "Cheri" wrote in message ...
>>
>>
>> "Ophelia" > wrote in message
>> ...
>>> "graham" wrote in message ...
>>> On 8/8/2016 7:38 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
>>>> On 2016-08-08 8:10 AM, Nancy Young wrote:
>>>>> On 8/8/2016 2:15 AM, Cheri wrote:
>>>>>>
>>>>>> "Nancy Young" > wrote
>>>>>
>>>>>>> Hey, I have two vacuum cleaners, I'm livin' the life!
>>>>>
>>>>>> LOL again. If a dust buster counts, I have three. :P
>>>>>
>>>>> Well, I donated my dust buster to Goodwill when I finally
>>>>> went crazy and bought a second vacuum cleaner. Yeah, that's
>>>>> me, a benefactress. Hee.
>>>>>
>>>>>
>>>>
>>>> Is it bragging to say we have central vac? That thing is great. It
>>>> has
>>>> powerful suction but is relatively quiet to use because the works are
>>>> in
>>>> the basement. It also has a powerful beater bar. The drawback is the
>>>> long hose.
>>>
>>> OTOH the cable and hose on a conventional canister vac always seemed to
>>> get tangled or caught in some way so I had a central one installed. I
>>> would like a small handvac for small spills. I have one that came with
>>> my
>>> power tool package but it's not very effective. I'd like a Dyson but I
>>> drive a Mazda, not a Mercedes:-)
>>> -----------------------------
>>>
>>> *snort*
>>
>> I would like to drive a Mercedes, just not pay for it.
>> ----------------------
>>
>> lol who knows, a very posh person here might allow you the opportunity)
>>
>> For me, I have gone through so many cars in my driving life that I am
>> more
>> than content with my current one)
>
> We've had a lot of cars too through the years, and I'm happy with my
> little
> truck, I wouldn't mind a luxury car, but I wouldn't pay for it, at my age
> the car would last longer than me. LOL
>
> -----------------------------
>
> When I become a millionaire you shall have your dream ;-)

LOL, thanks.

Cheri

On Mon, 8 Aug 2016 18:03:51 -0400, Nancy Young
> wrote:

>On 8/8/2016 4:51 PM, sf wrote:
>> On Mon, 8 Aug 2016 08:07:47 -0400, Nancy Young
>> > wrote:
>>
>>>
>>> What you're referring to as name dropping is all small potatoes.
>>> Coffee makers, really? Pots? People mention them in discussions
>>> of coffee makers and pots, no different than you talking about
>>> your car in discussions of cars.
>>
>> Yes, coffee makers, really. There is no point in listing every single
>> brand name you own unless you're bragging.
>
>Right, got it. When people mention brands, even low end brands,
>they're bragging. When you do it, that's different. Capish.
>
>nancy

Brands Schmands... if anyone is in the market for kitchen appliances
here's a web site for Oster, good quality and attractive looking with
very UNpretentious prices. I've been very plased with my Oster
toaster, much better than my old and very pricy Kitchen Aid.
http://www.oster.com/kitchen-tools/?...8POO4M VFT528

On 8/8/2016 10:13 PM, Ed Pawlowski wrote:
> On 8/8/2016 9:24 AM, wrote:
>
>> Well think about it - you could rent a Merc, then sf would have to buy
>> something else, maybe a Rolls Royce, in order to feel she is queening
>> it over us
>>
>
> My dream car? Rolls Royce Dawn. Blue with white interior. If I traded
> my house, car, a grandkid or two I could get it. $345,000.

Every now and then we go to this high end mall (we call it
The Fancy Mall for a laugh, I wouldn't even step into the handbag
and shoe museums on a bet) and it's fun to look at all the nice
cars they display. It's about as close to the only really
expensive car I wouldn't mind having, the Bentley Continental.

I'm too cheap to put that much of my net worth out in the driveway.

nancy

Ophelia wrote:
>
> "Gary" wrote in message ...
>
> Ophelia wrote:
> >
> > The only floor I really have to touch is after cooking. I always sweep it
> > because I am quite messy)
>
> I should probably sweep and wash my kitchen floor. It's been a couple of
> months now.
> -----------
>
> I don't believe you!!! ;-)

LOL Actually, you should believe me. See my last post to Bruce. Anyway,
since we were talking about it, I just paused with posting and I just
DID finally clean my kitchen floor. It was way overdue (2 months). It's
a small walk-through kitchen. I swept it, then got down on my hands and
knees with a damp washcloth and wiped it all down. Then I repeated the
wipe down. Took very little time and now my floor is good to go for
awhile. If I drop buttered toast on it this evening, I'll be able to
pick it up and eat it. I probably would have done that anyway.
heheheh (is he just joking?) (or is he serious?)

I'm serious. Cleaning the bathroom is so easy too but I always put that
off way too long too.

My life has gone all to hell since Mia died and I don't even care
anymore. ;-0

lucretiaborgia wrote:
>Nancy Young wrote:
>>sf wrote:
>>>Nancy Young wrote:
>>>>
>>>> What you're referring to as name dropping is all small potatoes.
>>>> Coffee makers, really? Pots? People mention them in discussions
>>>> of coffee makers and pots, no different than you talking about
>>>> your car in discussions of cars.
>>>
>>> Yes, coffee makers, really. There is no point in listing every single
>>> brand name you own unless you're bragging.
>>
>>Right, got it. When people mention brands, even low end brands,
>>they're bragging. When you do it, that's different. Capish.
>
>Rules don't apply to her, after all, she has to make sure she is
>better than anyone else, has more than anyone else, has anything you
>have but better and just knows more than you - at least - that's what
>she thinks.

Now you've gone too far, sf does not think, she's not capable of
thought... she's about the most thoughtless poster here... sf
epitimizes the three nouns; Me, Myself, and I.

Dave Smith wrote:
>
> On 2016-08-09 8:47 AM, Dave Smith wrote:
> > On 2016-08-09 8:37 AM, Brooklyn1 wrote:
> >
> >> On hot days normal people turn on the AC, it would be rather Boveish
> >> driving with the open roof and the AC running.
> >>
> >
> >
> > I have a 6-7 drive ahead of me today and it is going to be 90 degrees.
> > It is days like this that I am glad I have AC.
>
> Oop..... 6-7 hour drive....

That's a long drive, especially if you aren't used to it.
That's what a one-way trip to see my parent entails.
I plan to do this soon. I'm not used to driving long-distance
at all but it should be an adventure to me.

I also plan to take a detour on the way to see the old neighborhood
where I grew up for many years. And see my old house. This is in the
Washington DC suburbs. My parents now live way west in the mountains of
Maryland. I never lived there but that's where Mom(tm) grew up.

On Tue, 9 Aug 2016 02:54:06 -0700 (PDT), Cindy Hamilton
> wrote:

>On Monday, August 8, 2016 at 6:03:57 PM UTC-4, Nancy Young wrote:
>> On 8/8/2016 4:51 PM, sf wrote:
>> > On Mon, 8 Aug 2016 08:07:47 -0400, Nancy Young
>> > > wrote:
>> >
>> >>
>> >> What you're referring to as name dropping is all small potatoes.
>> >> Coffee makers, really? Pots? People mention them in discussions
>> >> of coffee makers and pots, no different than you talking about
>> >> your car in discussions of cars.
>> >
>> > Yes, coffee makers, really. There is no point in listing every single
>> > brand name you own unless you're bragging.
>>
>> Right, got it. When people mention brands, even low end brands,
>> they're bragging. When you do it, that's different. Capish.
>>
>> nancy
>
>Of course, there's also humblebragging. My $17.99 Mr. Coffee makes
>perfectly good coffee.
>
>Cindy Hamilton

I'm sure it does, I have an $18.99 Black & Decker that makes very good
coffee.... only reason I don't use it is it's an 8 cupper, but I keep
it as a back up. Most any coffee maker will brew good coffee if you
use good water.