The Coffee House

limr · Nov 24, 2018

Hey hosers.

Had no intention of buying anything yesterday, but after doing some chores, including the dreaded vacuuming that is somehow always a pain in the ass, I broke down and bought a Roomba. Big discounts ($150 off,) so I got a fancier one than I probably would have otherwise chosen.

If either Zelda or Mrs.Parker enjoy riding it, I will be sure to share the evidence

snowbear · Nov 24, 2018

We hit Sears on Thursday night, and got one of those measuring cups with the spout, used to minimize the fat when making gravy. We have some bills to pay, and I head for Colorado next week.

I'm trying to decide on taking a film body as well as the digital with me. I only really have one day to myself.

terri · Nov 24, 2018

@limr, let us know how it works, too! I've been eying these things for some time, but I'm too cheap to pull the trigger. I'm assuming that the more you pay, the stronger the suction and the ability to transition between hard floors and an area rug. I've seen a video on a Roomba that shows one model transitioning without a hitch, but I'm still skeptical - and that model was around the $700 range.

All the programming features make it look cool, though, and I'd love it for a daily run, with 2 cats in the house.

davidharmier60 · Nov 24, 2018

I measured the drivers side windshield wiper at 24". Then I measured the other side and knew it wasn't 24 also. Ran up to Livingston Wal-Mart and the book said 22". So now the car has two wipers.
Also got a bottle of window cleaner for the squirter because the one I've been using at work is worn out.
Also got a tube of grease for the grease gun at work to that I can lube the main wheels on the 6 wheelers.
And last but not least I saw a Camillus fixed blade that was just so cute I had to have it.
Did 5 rolls of pennies. Did my comics at ArcaMax.com. About to do 5 more rolls. Got a nice 53D wheat and a decent 30D from the earlier 5 rolls. I simply love these unmarked white machine wrapped rolls.
I got a nice 47 Canadian penny out of this box too.

RowdyRay · Nov 24, 2018

It's alive!!!!

It wasn't that the starter was in such a horrible place. Tight but manageable. 4 wheel drive and lots of room under it. It's 17 years old and had never been removed. Seriously. Almost 280,000 miles. MN uses a ton of salt on the roads and everything rusts. I was doing pullups on the wrench and the bolts didn't budge. My son brought over his breaker bar and a piece of pipe. Sprayed the bolts with rust buster yesterday. Finally let loose with a loud crack. Luckily neither broke. Once we got it out, it was just a matter of rebuilding the solenoid. The copper contacts were toast, as I suspected. Fires right up like it should now.

Can't justify putting a ton of money into this thing. It was maintained well before I got it, and I have continued to do the same. Because I have a company vehicle, I only put 3-5,000 miles a year on personal vehicles. Hoping to get another year or two out of it. Need to pay off a couple things. Been very reliable, but the body may fall off of it first. Lol.

smoke665 · Nov 24, 2018

terri said:
how it works,

We've had one for few years now, here's my take.

It does a decent job on tile and hardwood.
Lacks the deep clean ability of our upright on carpet.
It does a good job keeping the dust bunnies from under sofas, beds, etc.
The more furniture you have in a room the less efficient it is. It will get under something and take forever to find it's way out.

All in all, if I knew then what I know now, I'd have put the money toward a good lightweight vacuum .

vintagesnaps · Nov 25, 2018

Hockey night in Canada, and in the United States and Newfoundland... the night of baby blue blazers. In the Hockey Fights Cancer charity auction they're already well into the hundreds, on up to $12,000 - even with the exchange rate I won't be bidding! lol

Fujidave · Nov 25, 2018

Afternoon all, hardly any sleep last night as my shoulder has been agony all night. Thank god I`m seeing the doctor tomorrow in the hope he will prescribe painkillers that will work.

davidharmier60 · Nov 25, 2018

Happy Sunday y'all.
Pennies and comics are my big plans.
It's 68 degrees in the house.
It looks rather grey outside.

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smoke665 · Nov 25, 2018

Fujidave said:
Afternoon all, hardly any sleep last night as my shoulder has been agony all night. Thank god I`m seeing the doctor tomorrow in the hope he will prescribe painkillers that will work.

Sorry to hear that Dave. Hope the doc is able to help get some relief. Having a few problems myself as the weather has been damp and cold the last few days.

Fujidave · Nov 25, 2018

smoke665 said:
Fujidave said:

Afternoon all, hardly any sleep last night as my shoulder has been agony all night. Thank god I`m seeing the doctor tomorrow in the hope he will prescribe painkillers that will work.

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Sorry to hear that Dave. Hope the doc is able to help get some relief. Having a few problems myself as the weather has been damp and cold the last few days.

Thank you smoke, just like with you it is down to the damp and cold. This time though it is at it`s worst pain wise plus I have dropped a few things while holding them, so I think I will need keyhole surgery this time but just want it all pain free.

JonA_CT · Nov 25, 2018

I missed what you did to your shoulder, Dave, but I'm a laparoscopic shoulder surgery survivor. It's worth it, if the doctor says it might be necessary. I tore my labrum about 6 years ago and lived with the pain for awhile, then did the rehab thing for awhile, and ultimately the MRI said surgery. It took a few months to get back up to speed after, but I've been largely pain free since.