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Re: So, now I've got a BJ's membership... - 5 years ago

Quotehal QuoteOnamuji Now, I'm at a loss for what to buy there. This is exactly why I don't do biz with these membership operations - once you sign up, you feel compelled to buy stuff. In my case I ended up coming home with stuff that I really didn't want, but found the price to be enticing. I don't do the warehouse stores anymore either. It's just me and the wife even though some of the pri

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Re: What's a nostalgic purchase you have made for the heck of it? - 5 years ago

I had one of these back in the 70's and I've been thinking of getting another one....or a train set.

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Re: New SF restaurant to use robotic burger maker - 5 years ago

You want to see the price of a burger come down? This automated stuff will become way less popular once someone invents the Fully Robotic CEO and Management Team in-a-box. Now we're talking real labor savings!

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Re: Google knows basically everything about you - 5 years ago

Yeah, but it's all 'private' information so that's OK.

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Re: Oh Noes! I've Got Bunnys in My Onions! - 5 years ago

QuoteDP Hasenpfeffer! See, I knew they'd be tasty on the grill but they're just so damn cute!

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Oh Noes! I've Got Bunnys in My Onions! - 5 years ago

So the last couple of nights, Louie has been obsessed I mean extremely focused on my bucket of walking onions. Louie Bucket of onions... Tonight I found out why. There's three (at least) baby bunnies living in the tub under the onions. They are so well camouflaged that the first few times I looked I didn't see them. They are in the upper left under the hay. I didn't shoot (y

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Re: English is not my native language, but... - 5 years ago

I'd say you passed your English bullshite class rather nicely.

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Re: "Better Call Paul" - Three for your consideration - 5 years ago

Naw....they're all good with ketchup on 'em.

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Re: Free Money from Apple - 5 years ago

$1.57 here. I'm still thinkin' on what we will use it for, it's a big decision and the whole family will be involved.

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Re: my sticky non-stick grill plates - 5 years ago

The only other thing I would do is call Camp Chef and tell them you're unhappy. There's a good chance you may get a refund or a replacement set. In my experience there's never a guarantee that the item will be as advertised when dealing in Chinese crap and you could be right in the iron being the problem. Good luck!

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Re: my sticky non-stick grill plates - 5 years ago

Quotemrbigstuff The plates are a very thick cast iron, presumably to withstand the burner BTU, but food just sticks right to them, perhaps because they get so hot, even on the low flame. Unless these plates came with some non stick cooking surface like teflon or other coating, all cast iron needs to be seasoned so food won't stick.

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Re: And Now For Something Completely Different Part 1 And A Story To Go With It - 5 years ago

QuotergG No one could resist that widdle face. But, I agree with you, I don't even go near a pet adoption area, I just want to take them all home. And then they grow up...

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Re: And Now For Something Completely Different Part 1 And A Story To Go With It - 5 years ago

Quotespace-time Watch my lips: Looking doesn't work. it does, it you are cold blooded, stony hearted like I am. Then you are just pure evil! (I mean that in the best way possible) I tried that once (repelled three assaults even!) but on dog number two the forces of the universe (wife) prevailed... Ruby

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Re: And Now For Something Completely Different Part 1 And A Story To Go With It - 5 years ago

Quotejh Unknown to my wife and me, our daughter searched the listings for the Metro Animal Control web page and showed my wife a picture of a dog and my daughter stated: "why don't we take a look just for the fun of it". Just taking a look is like a little bit pregnant. It doesn't work. You cannot look at wuppies and kittehs like you're window (not to be confused with MS Winderz he

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Re: my sticky non-stick grill plates - 5 years ago

Got a link to the actual item? Are these cast iron and non-stick after you season them or grill mats? I've bought CS cast iron pans that they say are non stick but what they actually mean is pre-seasoned with a spray of oil from the factory. Also could just be marketing speak to get you to buy...which you did (sorry). You can also minimize the "stick" by heating the grill and giving it

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Re: I haven't bought a Mac in 9 years. - 5 years ago

Main Mac is a Mac mini (Early 2009) running 10.6.8 and maxed out with 8Gb of RAM and a 1Tb HD. Still got room to move to an SSD. Stand by Macs are G4 1.25 Mini and my OS9 machine QS 2002 dual 1k with 1.5Gb RAM. OS9 screams on this machine...too bad it doesn't do much else these days...call me a Ludite but I liked the old OS's (7,8,9) better than the new ones....(sigh)

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Re: weee ……….!!! I won an award from apple - 5 years ago

...and the little people that helped make this possible.

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Re: Satya Nadella proves that just like Ballmer and Gates, he too is a moran - 5 years ago

such as “Office suggesting an expert to connect with via LinkedIn to help with a task you’re trying to complete.” So like a bunch of PITA pop-ups that you'll have to individually click on to dismiss....yeah, that sounds exactly like the MS experience I'm looking for during a busy work day.

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Re: 'B' all that you can 'B'?!.....guys, it is o.k. for you to wear BB cream..... - 5 years ago

QuoteNewtonMP2100 ....not Bag Balm......started in asian markets.....guys in these markets wear it all the time BB cream stands for blemish balm, blemish base, beblesh balm, and in Western markets, beauty balm. It is a cosmetic item sold mainly in Asian markets, although the majority of larger beauty brands have introduced BB creams to Western markets. In many markets, the name CC cream is u

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Re: Killer Wabbits ! OMG ! ITS REAL ! - 5 years ago

QuotePaul F. QuoteBuck They're all over my garden. I'm getting a 22 and will be researching rabbit stew recipes. Might consider a good quality high velocity air rifle if you have close neighbors, but one good enough will cost more than a good .22lr. Or I could just send the wife over to drive around your property with the Suburban, she seems to never miss a small (or largish even) animal even

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Re: Breaking News: ---> hostage situation in Walmart in Amarillo, TX.... - 5 years ago

Quoterz Maybe the Donald should propose banning Walmart employees from entering the country... I think we (and the Donald) should just ban Walmart. (multiple) Problems solved.

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Re: Anyone make their own sausage? - 5 years ago

QuoteRgrF I once sat on a government body that passed laws, does that count? I don't know if that counts toward your sausage badge but it would definitely qualify you as an expert on pork fat!

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Re: Anyone make their own sausage? - 5 years ago

QuoteRick-o I've made venison sausage in the past, but not lately. DIY usually is superior to anything store bought. I would go to a local market that has a butcher, and buy packs of scrap pork they sell. It's just the right balance, as venison is a lean, dry meat. Nowadays, I make jerky in the smoker and it's quicker than the time it takes me to make sausage. You have inspired me, Jack D.

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Re: Anyone make their own sausage? - 5 years ago

Quotemrbigstuff Yeah, used to do it all the time. Now, not so much, as one kid is a picky eater. Try roasting the fennel seeds before you add them to the Italian mix, it's great. You can buy the casings (usually pork) in the meat aisle off any decent supermarket. But generally only one type. I buy the natural salted hog casings at my local grocery. If I call them before 8:30 AM they will put

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Anyone make their own sausage? - 5 years ago

I recently got into sausage making. Bought the meat grinder/stuffer attachment for my KitchenAid mixer. I'm on batch number 3 and I'm lovin' it! Tonight's batch (is on the grill as we speak) was pork shoulder, onion, garlic, rosemary and white wine. The test patties were pretty damn tasty so now I'm cooking a few links on the grill. Served with them will be mashed taters and mushy peas. Currently

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Re: Seattle airport security - 5 years ago

QuoteMr645 TSA does little to support actual security. They ar there to attempt to make people feel safe about flying. I absolutely feel safer about flying with the TSA on duty! After standing in line for so long I'm too tired to think about any tom foolery on the plane and hopefully any terrorists that slip through will feel the same. Yessiree! We are lucky to be getting all the gubmint we're

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Re: Gawker declares bankruptcy - the price for outting a very rich guy - 5 years ago

Quotesekker This is not good. As noted, the fight between PT and Gawker is very complex and goes far beyond the HH tape. Right now, this will mean real journalism will be at risk from constant lawsuits too. We have free speech in this country. If you want my opinion of this case, listen to Bezos' interview on it last week. Is there really any real journalism left? Or at least journa

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Re: Anyone on this forum really get $1,000 worth of from one set of headphones? - 5 years ago

QuotepRICE cUBE...I have wondered if anyone can really get $700 worth of enjoyment out of them. I'll bet the guy selling them probably gets a little warm in the pants every time someone buys a pair.

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Re: Holiday in the sun - 5 years ago

What would Survival Lilly do????

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Re: Popcorn costs more than the movie! - 5 years ago

I haven't been to a movie theatre in well over 10 maybe 15 years. Last time was $12 for the ticket and my first born for snacks. I survived. Then the commercials started. This is where I draw the line. I went to the manager and explained the situation while politely grasping him by the tie and pulling him close....you know, so he understood. Needless to say I got my money back and left. I pai

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