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thebean

I have a local mom and pop appliance store in my town that I have bought from for over 30 years. We have a huge Nebraska Furniture Mart a few towns over that has great prices, but I have never bought from them. I go into my local store and show them the price from Nebraska FM, and ask them if they will match it. They always do and we buy from them. I pay extra for delivery, which is free from Nebraska FM, but these small stores have to make a little bit or else they can't stay in business. They tell me they are happy to match prices to get my business. Their service is great and I hope they are able to stay in business.

ab348

@iluvmysephia1 - my condolences on your pup.

thebean

@iluvmysephia1, I'm very sorry for your loss. I am always sadder at the loss of a pet than the loss of most people. Not sure what that says about me.

ab348

graphicguy said:

Electrolux bought GE. I think most of their appliances are still made in KY. But, Electrolux doesn’t have that good of a rep for reliability, either.

Nope. GE sold their appliance division to Haier of China. Most of their GE appliance products are still made in North America though, at least for now.

Electrolux bought Frigidaire a number of years ago.

Mr_Shiftright

My major complaint about my Samsung TV is that at times it drops the network while streaming wirelessly, and it is definitely a problem with the TV I bought. Updates didn't help. It's quite annoying as I have to use an HDMI cable from my router. Of course, people who are connected directly to the cable won't have this issue.

ab348

Mr_Shiftright said:

My major complaint about my Samsung TV is that at times it drops the network while streaming wirelessly, and it is definitely a problem with the TV I bought. Updates didn't help. It's quite annoying as I have to use an HDMI cable from my router. Of course, people who are connected directly to the cable won't have this issue.

Don't be so sure. My Sony smart Blu-Ray was fairly useless on wireless so I ran a cable to it from the router. Now it works on some apps but others like MLB are still flaky as can be. It is like it cannot buffer very much at all to compensate for occasional blips in the signal from the modem. I suspect it is more a coding issue than one with the box itself since it is not that way for everything. The problem with the smart apps is that the manufacturer is responsible for implementing the app's core software and that seems to be where thing go wrong.

abacomike

iluvmysephia1 said:

Our 14 year-old Pomeranian passed away from respiratory issues. I prayed to God that he just go - he was panting heavy for a day and a half. Our vet wanted to try and settle an infection with antibiotics and sold me some yesterday to give him. Trouble was, he was panting so heavily and the antibiotic was horse-pill sized! I got down right by him on the carpet and told him he was a great dog. He was an answer to a prayer for another Pomeranian after our first Pom died in June of 2004. Very loyal, loving dog. Cotey's the Pom on the right in this picture.

My sincere condolences, iluv.  Sorry to hear of your loss.  

graphicguy

AB...you’re right. I just looked up the family tree of appliances. Apparently, Electrolux was going to buy GE Appliances, but the deal fell through.

I should inform my appliance sales person of this, and claim mental superiority.

isellhondas

Losing a pet is horrible and the reason why after two great dogs and several cats we have now chosen to be pet free. there is much we miss and a few things we DON'T miss. the litterbox comes to mind.

It's just a shame their lives have to be so short.

jmonroe

@iluvmysephia1, my condolences about your dog. It's very tough on family members when they go. About all you can do is to console yourself that they will not suffer anymore.

jmonroe

graphicguy

Not sure if you guys saw this.......interesting!

http://www.motorweek.org/reviews/drivers_choice_awards/#/best-of-the-year

Michaell

graphicguy said:

Not sure if you guys saw this.......interesting!

http://www.motorweek.org/reviews/drivers_choice_awards/#/best-of-the-year

Guess the check cleared!

stickguy

Speaking of car nsurance, what’s a good company for “old folks”? I need to shop again this year, since our situation is changing. Losing the 22YO extra driver, and the 3rd car. So just 2 age 55+ old farts to insure. Should open up more possibilities. Anyone use AARP? Worth talking to?

If nothing else, even just renewing it should drop at least $100/month.

tjc78

Liberty Mutual was cheapest for me.  I’d give them a look, if you haven’t already considering we live in the same county. 

carnaught

iluv, sorry about the loss of your dog.  Dog lover's get a lot of comfort on their loss by reading the Rainbow Bridge poem.

suydam

So sorry to hear about your dog. It is such a tough loss.

iluvmysephia1

Thanks, guys, for all of your condolences. It is really tough on the Mrs. and I. I just finished up burying him in the front yard. I am considering a memorial stone to put on that spot.

Cotey was a smiley, eager to eat pretty much always, happy baby. He fulfilled the purpose I got him for - to help me get over the loss of our first Pomeranian, Abbey. He did that, fully and completely.  

RIP Cotey

stickguy

I used to have Liberty. IIRC left them when our son came on the policy, and they wanted a fortune for him. Obviously not an issue now! I do get regular mail from them touting some special deals from being a Hyundai owner. So will give them a look too.

I just don't want to deal with the big advertising interets companies.

snakeweasel

iluvmysephia1 said:

Our 14 year-old Pomeranian passed away from respiratory issues. I prayed to God that he just go - he was panting heavy for a day and a half. Our vet wanted to try and settle an infection with antibiotics and sold me some yesterday to give him. Trouble was, he was panting so heavily and the antibiotic was horse-pill sized! I got down right by him on the carpet and told him he was a great dog. He was an answer to a prayer for another Pomeranian after our first Pom died in June of 2004. Very loyal, loving dog. Cotey's the Pom on the right in this picture.

Sorry to hear about your loss, it's hard losing a family member like that. 

tbirdmarco

Sorry.  For your lause. I. Love

tbirdmarco

Thank you all interview  went whell  have to meat with the b d c manager Friday  morning  this group is the rally. Auto group 

tbirdmarco

Met with Human Resources is. Lady today

snakeweasel

My GPS must be mad at me. It seems to want to take through every construction zone in Toronto. can't seem to go more than a few miles (kilometers?)  before I hit the next piece of torn up road. 

abacomike

tjc78 said:

Liberty Mutual was cheapest for me.  I’d give them a look, if you haven’t already considering we live in the same county. 

Same here - Liberty Mutual insures my car, my Condo and my 1-million dollar umbrella policy.  They also give a 5% discount on your auto premium if you take a course in defensive driving.  One good thing with LM is that the policy term is 12 months - not 6 months.  I also get a discount for being a Mercedes customer and an NYU alum.

28firefighter

Safeco here for auto, umbrella, homeowners, and earthquake. Premiums in the Seattle area have gone up almost 40% since I moved here. Unbelievable.

Mr_Shiftright

graphicguy said:

Not sure if you guys saw this.......interesting!

http://www.motorweek.org/reviews/drivers_choice_awards/#/best-of-the-year

I agree with most of them but have a few issues with choosing the Mercedes G550 (really? That....that.....thing),
and the Velar with its antique engine and scary reliability over the Audi Q7?

imidazol97

Somehow I knew that the Civic and the Accord would be their two "picks" for their categories before I clicked on them.

tbirdmarco

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=p3HGcqJnqXI

roadburner

iluvmysephia1 said:

Our 14 year-old Pomeranian passed away from respiratory issues. I prayed to God that he just go - he was panting heavy for a day and a half. Our vet wanted to try and settle an infection with antibiotics and sold me some yesterday to give him. Trouble was, he was panting so heavily and the antibiotic was horse-pill sized!

I got down right by him on the carpet and told him he was a great dog. He was an answer to a prayer for another Pomeranian after our first Pom died in June of 2004. Very loyal, loving dog. Cotey's the Pom on the right in this picture.

So sorry, I hate losing a pet.

abacomike

Mr_Shiftright said:

Not sure if you guys saw this.......interesting! http://www.motorweek.org/reviews/drivers_choice_awards/#/best-of-the-year

I agree with most of them but have a few issues with choosing the Mercedes G550 (really? That....that.....thing), and the Velar with its antique engine and scary reliability over the Audi Q7?

That G550 “Dream Machine” is a misnomer - “Nightmare Machine” seems more appropriate.  If I went outside to get into my vehicle and found a G550 in my parking space, I would know immediately I was having a nightmare!  

thebean

imidazol97 said:

Somehow I knew that the Civic and the Accord would be their two "picks" for their categories before I clicked on them.

Obviously with good reason.

Mr_Shiftright

It reminds me of something someone would design in prison.

qbrozen

Mr_Shiftright said:

It reminds me of something someone would design in prison.

Could be a good tagline. "By drug dealers, for drug dealers."

driver100

Mr_Shiftright said:

My major complaint about my Samsung TV is that at times it drops the network while streaming wirelessly, and it is definitely a problem with the TV I bought. Updates didn't help. It's quite annoying as I have to use an HDMI cable from my router. Of course, people who are connected directly to the cable won't have this issue.

We had that problem. They said it couldn't possibly be caused by the cable box...but we needed a new cable box. It doesn't happen since we got the new cable box????????

oldfarmer50

This boat attracted my attention for some reason. Seems a reasonable price compared to the stuff I see on the classic TV auctions. What's something like this worth assuming it runs and isn't half bondo? Looks about the size of the Dodge Polara I learned to drive on.

https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/1964-chrysler-imperial/6617601920.html

driver100

snakeweasel said:

My GPS must be mad at me. It seems to want to take through every construction zone in Toronto. can't seem to go more than a few miles (kilometers?)  before I hit the next piece of torn up road. 

You are brave...driving in Toronto, or T.O. as we call it. I try to avoid driving there at all cost. Rather take a GO Train in...I think it is $18 return for seniors, a lot less than parking, which is probably $18 an hour.

driver100

imidazol97 said:

Somehow I knew that the Civic and the Accord would be their two "picks" for their categories before I clicked on them.

No Malibus?

driver100

oldfarmer50 said:

This boat attracted my attention for some reason. Seems a reasonable price compared to the stuff I see on the classic TV auctions. What's something like this worth assuming it runs and isn't half bondo? Looks about the size of the Dodge Polara I learned to drive on.

https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/1964-chrysler-imperial/6617601920.html

Not what I would call.....a pretty sight.

fintail

Sounds about in line with housing prices.

28firefighter said:

Safeco here for auto, umbrella, homeowners, and earthquake. Premiums in the Seattle area have gone up almost 40% since I moved here. Unbelievable.

fintail

Probably fair if it has no rot and is as nice as the looks. Neat car, and rare. I hope the finger in the pic is just a lack of skill, and not another dope trying to hide their license plate - I can read it

oldfarmer50 said:

This boat attracted my attention for some reason. Seems a reasonable price compared to the stuff I see on the classic TV auctions. What's something like this worth assuming it runs and isn't half bondo? Looks about the size of the Dodge Polara I learned to drive on.

https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/1964-chrysler-imperial/6617601920.html

driver100

Mr_Shiftright said:

It reminds me of something someone would design in prison.

I like the G550....nice and square with BIG windows.
You feel like a king sitting in it. It has old fashioned charm in a modern package.....and it is unique, not like all those curvy bubble shaped cars.

snakeweasel

driver100 said:

My GPS must be mad at me. It seems to want to take through every construction zone in Toronto. can't seem to go more than a few miles (kilometers?)  before I hit the next piece of torn up road. 

You are brave...driving in Toronto, or T.O. as we call it. I try to avoid driving there at all cost. Rather take a GO Train in...I think it is $18 return for seniors, a lot less than parking, which is probably $18 an hour.

While the driving is bad it's not any worse that what I have gone through in Chicago. Visited Casa Loma today, really liked it.

fintail

I'd be thrilled, it would mean I either won the powerball and had a drunken venture on to a MB dealer site, or I otherwise won the car and can now sell it - those things are quite expensive.

abacomike said:

That G550 “Dream Machine” is a misnomer - “Nightmare Machine” seems more appropriate.  If I went outside to get into my vehicle and found a G550 in my parking space, I would know immediately I was having a nightmare!  

explorerx4

@oldfarmer50,
The shade of the paint on the right front fender doesn't match the rest of the same side.
To me, it looks kind of awkward as a coupe instead of a sedan.
Overall, condition seems ok, but no underneath or open hood pics.

oldfarmer50

driver100 said:

oldfarmer50 said:

This boat attracted my attention for some reason. Seems a reasonable price compared to the stuff I see on the classic TV auctions. What's something like this worth assuming it runs and isn't half bondo? Looks about the size of the Dodge Polara I learned to drive on.

https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/1964-chrysler-imperial/6617601920.html

Not what I would call.....a pretty sight.

Needs whitewalls and better wheel covers.

berri

2 door "coop" - was that a barn find

oldfarmer50

explorerx4 said:

@oldfarmer50,
The shade of the paint on the right front fender doesn't match the rest of the same side.
To me, it looks kind of awkward as a coupe instead of a sedan.
Overall, condition seems ok, but no underneath or open hood pics.

I noticed that too. Figured driver100 would catch that first.

graphicguy

stickguy said:

Speaking of car nsurance, what’s a good company for “old folks”? I need to shop again this year, since our situation is changing. Losing the 22YO extra driver, and the 3rd car. So just 2 age 55+ old farts to insure. Should open up more possibilities. Anyone use AARP? Worth talking to?

If nothing else, even just renewing it should drop at least $100/month.

Cincinnati Insurance Group....local to me. I just dumped State Farm for being so terrible and got a quote from Cincinnati Insurance. Better coverage for less money. Can’t beat that.

graphicguy

oldfarmer50 said:

This boat attracted my attention for some reason. Seems a reasonable price compared to the stuff I see on the classic TV auctions. What's something like this worth assuming it runs and isn't half bondo? Looks about the size of the Dodge Polara I learned to drive on.

https://albany.craigslist.org/cto/d/1964-chrysler-imperial/6617601920.html

The owner calls it a “coop”? I know it’s CL, but c’mon! Never could understand someone selling a car because they’re moving. What? Can’t take it with you? It’s a car. It’s mobile.

Owner sure doesn’t want to show the front seat area, either.

I’m borderline on this one. I certainly would want to see and drive it, first.

roadburner

@jmonroe: You mentioned the screen name of the party I was referring to in my post about "Tales From Under the Hood"- so you received a lecture over there without knowing about it.
Shame!