Dad's idea was a GPS system
A Global Positioning System system, eh?
Sunnydale's got too many demons and not enough retail outlets.
Glory ,'Potential'
Natter 64: Yes, we still need you
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Polter-Cow - Nov 06, 2009 5:28:02 pm PST #17698 of 30001
What else besides ramen can you scoop? YOU CAN SCOOP THIS WORLD FROM DARKNESS!
aurelia - Nov 06, 2009 5:29:35 pm PST #17699 of 30001
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
Does anyone actually use a digital photo frame? I was given one a couple of years ago and it's still in the box.
Zenkitty - Nov 06, 2009 5:30:24 pm PST #17700 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
My ex-boyfriend Mike put an EvilTron in his friend's bathroom during a Halloween party. Drove him and his wife nuts. The poor guy could not find it. Of course he knew Mike did it, because who else? He had to call Mike, who told him the thing was behind the baseboard, behind the toilet. Guy said, "How did you even do that?" Mike replied, "I brought tools."
And that, in a nutshell, is why I almost married Mike.
Steph L. - Nov 06, 2009 5:31:07 pm PST #17701 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Dad's idea was a GPS system
A Global Positioning System system, eh?
!!!
...you know, I rail against "PIN number," "ATM machine," "HIV virus," et al., but "GPS system" never pinged me! D'oh.
P-C, you saved me from becoming that which I hate!
Steph L. - Nov 06, 2009 5:31:53 pm PST #17702 of 30001
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Does anyone actually use a digital photo frame? I was given one a couple of years ago and it's still in the box.
My dad loves his (though I had to load all the pictures), and The Boy's parents use one. Maybe it's a generational thing.
Vortex - Nov 06, 2009 5:57:40 pm PST #17703 of 30001
"Cry havoc and let slip the boobs of war!" -- Miracleman
Hmm, the one can fridge is perfect for holding a pint of cream for your coffee.
Ginger - Nov 06, 2009 6:02:09 pm PST #17704 of 30001
"It didn't taste good. It tasted soooo horrible. It tasted like....a vodka martini." - Matilda
Teppy, have you looked at this one [link] Since you have Fridays off, you'd probably prefer a 7-day thermostat. Honeywell has good ratings and a battery backup. You might see if he wants to give you installation too. It's low voltage wiring, so it's not dangerous, but sometimes it can be a pain.
sarameg - Nov 06, 2009 6:06:19 pm PST #17705 of 30001
I totally wanted a programmable thermo back when I had forced air (my parents have one for their a/c and heat and it rocks) but now, with radiators, totally different game (from what I'm getting so far, all about maintaining a constant temp, no turning down at night unless I want to freeze in the morning.) Now I want programmable porch and inside lights. I've got a table lamp on a timer, but it'd be nice, now that I'm coming home in the dark, for the porch light to come on. And maybe a few other lights.
dcp - Nov 06, 2009 6:19:31 pm PST #17706 of 30001
The more I learn, the more I realize how little I know.
Teppy, here is one model to avoid: [link]
My uncle bought one at Lowe's and, while the installation was easy, programming the dratted thing has defeated us all.
Jesse - Nov 06, 2009 6:33:29 pm PST #17707 of 30001
Sometimes I trip on how happy we could be.
I am obsessed with keeping my heat off, since I'm paying for it now, but I haven't actually figured out the timers on the thermostat thingies -- I just run around turning the temperature down if the heat starts to come on but I'm not cold.
On the acronym thing, my first job in New York was working in an area I hadn't done before, and my whole first meeting I just spent writing down all of the acronyms I didn't know and then trying to figure out WTF anyone was talking about. Good times.