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TommyT-Bone	Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#1
Chair-man of the bored Homestead USA 33760 Posts Member since: 2007/12/10 0:00	So ............ I told my wife I had a full day planned for today. Even though I told her this I guess she doesn't really care what I plan. Could you just do me 1 favor? Could you drop off a cutomers shovel that ended up with our stuff when we left the job. That's a two hour gig. 1 hour up 1 our back. Yep, I can do it, but something I planned for won't get done. She tells me all the time I'm not spontanious. I don't like to change things as I go. She also tells me I have the rest of my life to get stuff done. She's right. I have the rest of my life to get something done. Maybe that'll be my reason for not doing a f@(%!ng thing today but go for a 2 hour joyride. Hope you make it a good day. I will ...........
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 11:25

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captmike13	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#2
Elite Guru Hillsboro Mo 2165 Posts Member since: 2008/1/15 0:00	Good morning gurus. Well look at this way Tommy. Take a nice vehicle and enjoy the ride.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 11:29
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pianoguy	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#3
Guru Emeritus Apple Valley, MN 14762 Posts Member since: 2007/12/29 0:00	Indeed - do something spontaneous, like stopping at the Dairy Queen on your way ;-) Dark and cold here, and the grindstone awaits. Have a good day, everyone!
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 11:35
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TommyT-Bone	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#4
Chair-man of the bored Homestead USA 33760 Posts Member since: 2007/12/10 0:00	*** Update **** Before she left she said .... "Do your things first. I can always go this afternoon." Now if I don't do it, I'll be feeling guilty for not helping her out. LOL. Two shovels don't fit well in sportscars. Top dropped handles up or in a hardtop coupe, handles out the passsenger window. Oh well. I'll work it out somehow. If this is all I have to complain about today, should be a pretty good day.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 12:00

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TommyT-Bone	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#5
Chair-man of the bored Homestead USA 33760 Posts Member since: 2007/12/10 0:00
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JeffK	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#6
Elite Guru High Point, NC 1440 Posts Member since: 2010/6/18 12:27	Another day in paradise... Didn't want to get out of the bed this morning. Atleast with the promise of coming to work.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 13:21

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teebee	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#7
2014 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Lakin, Kansas 67860 12365 Posts Member since: 2005/9/16 0:00	Good morning guys....I'm up before the alarm again, but I got to bed before my normal time. I built a computer last night, but some dumba$$ (me) ordered the wrong type of memory for the motherboard, so I didn't get it all done or any of the OS installed. After school I spent an hour and a half at a clients house discussing the countertop for his patio kitchen. It's going to be a "solid surface" top and I have to build it....only the second one that I have done. And the first one was very simple only requiring a couple of cuts. This one is requiring many specialized cuts and gluing it together multiple places. Got to go, I'll check in later.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 13:27
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Ultraman	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#8
2015 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Huskerland 14742 Posts Member since: 2009/9/12 19:16	Tommy you could always cut a bit off the shovel handle to help it fit in the Vette. A two hour drive looking at greenery and some flowers while writing it all off to work is not that bad of deal. That's called windshield time! My wife said to ask the Guru's about vacume cleaners. We have been buying Wal-Mart stuff but we only get about 6 monthes out of them before something breaks. I would pay 400 to 500 for something decent if I knew what was out there. Any ideas? Got lots going on at work so I better go do it. Let's all have a good day!
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 13:35
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BillH	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#9
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: teebee wrote: After school I spent an hour and a half at a clients house discussing the countertop for his patio kitchen. It's going to be a "solid surface" top and I have to build it....only the second one that I have done. And the first one was very simple only requiring a couple of cuts. This one is requiring many specialized cuts and gluing it together multiple places. Ah, don't bring that up. I'm still crosseyed from yesterday, working on tile patterns, mixing colors, thinking about gluing multiple pieces together. And that's just my first dry run. I get to pick it all back up, number each piece and put it back in cartons for later. I'm not messing with the countertops, I'll just let the "Granite Guys" do the gluin'. Attach file: 2006-03-07 02-08-51_0006.JPG (0.00 KB)
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 13:48
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TommyT-Bone	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#10
Chair-man of the bored Homestead USA 33760 Posts Member since: 2007/12/10 0:00	One thing good about a floor like that Bill, is you could come in with shit on your shoe and not even notice it.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 14:05

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BillH	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#11
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	My Macaw puts enough shit on the floor for a whole family.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 14:09
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TommyT-Bone	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#12
Chair-man of the bored Homestead USA 33760 Posts Member since: 2007/12/10 0:00	Marcus, We just went vacuum shopping. I wanted a bagless canister vac and we bought the Electrolux EL4300A for $399.99. The Kenmores have turned to crap IMO and like I said , we wanted a bagless. The Elecrolux line seemed pretty good as far as feeling like it would hold up, had the features we wanted and is moderately priced. What type vac does she want? Upright or canister?
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 14:12

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BillH	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#13
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	My Walmart vacuums last years and years. I but one and put it in the closet. I only take it out for special occasions.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 14:17
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TommyT-Bone	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#14
Chair-man of the bored Homestead USA 33760 Posts Member since: 2007/12/10 0:00	Windsheild time is great . I just have a full day of projects at home. I have plenty to keep me busy. That's the problem. Something won't get done that I wanted to get done.
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BillH	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#15
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: TommyT-Bone wrote: Windsheild time is great . Wish I could ride along. "Projects" aren't looking real thrilling this morning.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 14:22
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Ultraman	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#16
2015 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Huskerland 14742 Posts Member since: 2009/9/12 19:16	Thanks Tommy! I think she would prefer an uprightous model but might consider the canister style after looking at them. Did you buy online or did you go to a store? I also think a bagless is the best. Vacs at one time were a door to door sales deal and the prices were always outrageous. My Mom had a Rainbow that you had to have water in the base for it to work. I think she still has it and also a Kirby that I still use out in the office that has to be 30 or more years old. They were always about a thousand bucks it seems and if you bought it today they would throw in the rug shampoo kit for free. Normally a $200 option. Whatever happened to those guys? I think they turned into lot lizards at these huge car dealers.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 16:20
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Calm	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#17
Senior Guru Vancouver, Canada 608 Posts Member since: 2007/12/27 0:00	I've always heard that Bosch vacuums are really good. Never owned one though.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 16:34
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TommyT-Bone	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#18
Chair-man of the bored Homestead USA 33760 Posts Member since: 2007/12/10 0:00	We got it at a store named BrandsMart. Local chain. I saw it at Kohls. There are others too. If you have a big box store that your a member of like Cosco or Sams Club, that would probably be your best bet. It's best to see them to test drive them. Some feature locations, switches and weight distribution, etc. can only be felt hands on. There is a lot of cheap garbage out there. Happy hunting.
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BillH	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#19
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: Ultraman wrote: I think she would prefer an uprightous model but might consider the canister style after looking at them. . Here's 800 reviews on uprights, probably 790 of them are stupid but..... If you click "See More" under Brands, there's 31 Electrolux's for sale.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 17:52
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TommyT-Bone	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#20
Chair-man of the bored Homestead USA 33760 Posts Member since: 2007/12/10 0:00	For slipping off the cleaning head and getting into tight spaces I like the canisters' wand. Good for reaching up and gettin cobwebs off the ceiling too. For cleaning carpets and floors an upright is OK but some of them suckas are heavy. A canister is easier to drag out to vacuum the cars out too. I've just always found them more versatile. Great for cleaning up birdseed too.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 18:26

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Ultraman	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#21
2015 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Huskerland 14742 Posts Member since: 2009/9/12 19:16	Right now we are using my new ShopVac that I got for Christmas. I told her, go ahead and keep it, I will make do with the old ShopVac. She does not think that will work. Bill, thanks but the thread did not come through on your post.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 20:13
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Ultraman	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#22
2015 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Huskerland 14742 Posts Member since: 2009/9/12 19:16	Tommy, I was going to comment on your hitting 10K post the other day and forgot. That's a bunch! Does Andy have pay scheduals worked out so you get raises when you hit certain post levels?
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 20:16
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BillH	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#23
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: Ultraman wrote: Right now we are using my new ShopVac that I got for Christmas. I told her, go ahead and keep it, I will make do with the old ShopVac. She does not think that will work. Bill, thanks but the thread did not come through on your post. Yea, got my dork hat on today. http://www.amazon.com/gp/search/ref=s ... e362b9cb9f7ab408ac1a95531
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 20:23
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BillH	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#24
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: TommyT-Bone wrote: Great for cleaning up birdseed too. Yea, uprights with a paper bag last about 30 seconds picking up sharp pieces of walnut shells. I gave up and use this: Attach file: r.jpg (0.00 KB)
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 20:28
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BillH	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#25
The Stig Moderator Reno 22702 Posts Member since: 2007/12/25 0:00	Quote: Ultraman wrote: Tommy, I was going to comment on your hitting 10K post the other day and forgot. That's a bunch! I was too but figured why get in a bar brawl.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 20:29
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TommyT-Bone	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#26
Chair-man of the bored Homestead USA 33760 Posts Member since: 2007/12/10 0:00	Quote: BillH wrote: Quote: Ultraman wrote: Tommy, I was going to comment on your hitting 10K post the other day and forgot. That's a bunch! I was too but figured why get in a bar brawl. I didn't even realize I had reached such a milestone. I am now an official member. Attach file: The Post Whore Family.jpg (88.28 KB)
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teebee	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#27
2014 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Lakin, Kansas 67860 12365 Posts Member since: 2005/9/16 0:00	We have a Kirby, Marcus. Have had this one for about 20 years. When they come by trying to sell us a new one I always let them clean the carpet then I dicker with them. Then in the end I say "No". My neighbor across the street, bought one the last time they came through....after the sales pitch, she said I'll give you $650 for the whole kit and kaboodle. They told her no, she said "Fine, you can leave", then as they were walking out the door they agreed on $650. If you want a Kirby (and I think they are good quality machines)you can deal with them and make them an offer. We gave $700 for the one we have and at the time they started out talking $1100, we talked them down $400. They have room to play.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 22:46
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teebee	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#28
2014 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Lakin, Kansas 67860 12365 Posts Member since: 2005/9/16 0:00	Oh, Bill I like the pattern you've worked on there, so did my wife.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 22:47
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Ultraman	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#29
2015 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Huskerland 14742 Posts Member since: 2009/9/12 19:16	Tom are those new Kirbys any lighter? I know the old one I have weighs a ton. Never did brake down much though. Yeah they got room to deal, you did good! Do they still sell that way? I haven't seen a Kirby guy in 20 years or more.
	Posted on: 2011/1/4 23:33
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zoe6	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#30
Senior Guru Northern Indiana 167 Posts Member since: 2010/8/18 21:40	I purchased a Dyson Animal a couple years ago. With a "Big" Collie with a constant hair(fur) problem and a hugh cat this vac works really well. It really sucks!! I think I paid $400. with a 20% off coupon from Bed Bath and Beyond. Erin
	Posted on: 2011/1/5 0:25
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Ultraman	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#31
2015 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Huskerland 14742 Posts Member since: 2009/9/12 19:16	Quote: zoe6 wrote: I purchased a Dyson Animal a couple years ago. With a "Big" Collie with a constant hair(fur) problem and a hugh cat this vac works really well. It really sucks!! I think I paid $400. with a 20% off coupon from Bed Bath and Beyond. Erin Is that the one with the ball? We were wondering about those. Thanks for the tip Erin. My wife says she thinks she saw them at Sam's.
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BrianCunningham	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#32
Senior Guru Boston, MA for the most part :) 7763 Posts Member since: 2007/12/30 0:00	was down @ the MIT wind tunnel today for a work project Can't believe the history of that place http://web.mit.edu/aeroastro/labs/wbwt/index.html
	Posted on: 2011/1/5 1:05
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Matatk	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#33
Webmaster SW Chicago Burbs 22804 Posts Member since: 2008/1/7 0:00	Good Evening CGs! Been a long day with the rugrats. Haven't had time to get online all day. Oh well, that's life sometimes. Of course now my wife informed me tonight she's working Thursday, too, which wasn't in the plans. Of course Thursday is when I was going to do brakes and tire rotations and an oil change. Heck, who needs brakes, anyway? Always something with her, and now she's pissed because I'm going mountain biking for an hour tomorrow. God forbid I have 1 hour to myself out of my entire days off. I am not in a good mood. Matthew
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TommyT-Bone	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#34
Chair-man of the bored Homestead USA 33760 Posts Member since: 2007/12/10 0:00	Quote: Matatk wrote: I am not in a good mood. You dropped the honor and obey part out of your wedding vows, didn't you ........
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teebee	Re: Tuesday Chat 01.04.10	#35
2014 Memorial Day Car Show Winner! Lakin, Kansas 67860 12365 Posts Member since: 2005/9/16 0:00	Marcus, yes they still come around here like that. And the neighbor just bought hers about a year ago. They are still hefty, maybe not as heavy as our old one, but still heavier than the chit you buy at Walmart. Our oldest daughter has a Dyson Ball and loves it. I just talked to my wife, she says the other nurse that works with her just recently bought a Kenmore of some sort that she likes. Has the hepa filter, and she has bad allergies, so that is an important feature.
	Posted on: 2011/1/5 3:57
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