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03/04/2011 15:07 #53762
almost fireCategory: house
03/04/2011 12:18 #53761
Baby coconut milkCategory: food
I took (e:hodown)'s advice and got myself a baby coconut. The milk and the soft flesh is so yummy.
You basically scoop it out with a spoon. It has the most delicious nutty flavor.
You basically scoop it out with a spoon. It has the most delicious nutty flavor.
tinypliny - 03/04/11 13:18
And a smoothie of baby coconut and all purpose cleaner. How appetizing.
And a smoothie of baby coconut and all purpose cleaner. How appetizing.
03/03/2011 20:53 #53760
The dream light in transit for a monthCategory: stuff
I ordered this lamp I wanted on Feb 27th. I didn't check the options on shipping. I must have gotten stuck with ground shipping. It left the facility in CA on Feb 28th. The estimated arrival time is March 21st. I am now wondering if it is being shipped by bike courier or pony . Leave it to the USPS to make it as slow as possible. Shipping was $6.99 and it is a tiny desk lamp.
Shipment Date: February 28, 2011
Origination: Bell Gardens CA, United States
Destination: Buffalo, NY, United States
Estimated Arrival: March 21, 2011
According to google maps
, this is 1 day and 16 hours of driving away. Now I know that is non-stop and that the truck will probably take breaks but 3 weeks worth?
Shipment Date: February 28, 2011
Origination: Bell Gardens CA, United States
Destination: Buffalo, NY, United States
Estimated Arrival: March 21, 2011
According to google maps
, this is 1 day and 16 hours of driving away. Now I know that is non-stop and that the truck will probably take breaks but 3 weeks worth? paul - 03/06/11 03:53
I would pay $69 for it.
I would pay $69 for it.
tinypliny - 03/05/11 23:45
So even with the sound, what's your upper and lower reasonable price range?
So even with the sound, what's your upper and lower reasonable price range?
paul - 03/05/11 23:00
No I bet it just makes it. It is barely audible. My laptop which was super expensive makes the same noise. Maybe I am just sensitive to the frequency. Thinking about it the laptop has an LED screen. Maybe I don't like the sound of LEDs, lol.
No I bet it just makes it. It is barely audible. My laptop which was super expensive makes the same noise. Maybe I am just sensitive to the frequency. Thinking about it the laptop has an LED screen. Maybe I don't like the sound of LEDs, lol.
tinypliny - 03/05/11 22:40
How much do you think you would be willing to pay for it if the noise wasn't there?
How much do you think you would be willing to pay for it if the noise wasn't there?
tinypliny - 03/05/11 22:39
Do you think the new ones would make that noise as well? Maybe they sold this unit because its making that whine?
Do you think the new ones would make that noise as well? Maybe they sold this unit because its making that whine?
paul - 03/05/11 21:05
It's neat but not worth the +$100. The biggest con is that it makes a barely audible high pitched noise like some other electronics do.
It's neat but not worth the +$100. The biggest con is that it makes a barely audible high pitched noise like some other electronics do.
paul - 03/05/11 18:31
When I came back from gym, the light was just on the doorstep in a cardboard box, in the rain. You could have stolen it. The USPS system totally failed for tracking. It still has the delivery date as the end of the month.
When I came back from gym, the light was just on the doorstep in a cardboard box, in the rain. You could have stolen it. The USPS system totally failed for tracking. It still has the delivery date as the end of the month.
tinypliny - 03/03/11 22:59
Maybe Basra ordered a mail-order bride from them when you weren't looking and they are sending the lamp strapped on to the bride's back - you know, as a dowry.
Can I be there to welcome the bridal procession? PLEEEEEEAAAASSSE??? :-)
Maybe Basra ordered a mail-order bride from them when you weren't looking and they are sending the lamp strapped on to the bride's back - you know, as a dowry.
Can I be there to welcome the bridal procession? PLEEEEEEAAAASSSE??? :-)
02/27/2011 17:03 #53745
Cross Country Skiing at AlleghenyCategory: skiing
Headed with (e:matthew), (e:terry) dave and (e:keithT) down to allergheny for some cross country skiing.
We all piled into dave's van to get there. It was nice as its been a while since we went anywhere in the van.
So cross country skiing is pretty sweet. I wish I had sturdier leather boots instead of the plasticy ones I rented.
(e:keithT) managed the entire trip in a white teeshirt which means shirtless adventures are just around the corner ;) I can't wait for summer to start.
We all piled into dave's van to get there. It was nice as its been a while since we went anywhere in the van.
So cross country skiing is pretty sweet. I wish I had sturdier leather boots instead of the plasticy ones I rented.
(e:keithT) managed the entire trip in a white teeshirt which means shirtless adventures are just around the corner ;) I can't wait for summer to start.
KeithT - 02/28/11 09:49
I was comfy but everyone who passed us thought I was crazy lol. Thank you soooo much for bringing me along! It was simply amazing to be out and movin around. Ohh summer time, sweeeet summer time :)
I was comfy but everyone who passed us thought I was crazy lol. Thank you soooo much for bringing me along! It was simply amazing to be out and movin around. Ohh summer time, sweeeet summer time :)
02/27/2011 16:48 #53744
Ugli FruitCategory: food
It is that time of year when the ugli fruit is back in season.
To me it is the best tasting fruit I have ever eaten save cherries and the practically fruit punch flavored blackberries from my yard. I would give it a 10/10.
Right now they are 2 for $4 at Wegman's. They last a very long time I'm the fridge. I have yet to get a bad one and I have tried green and yellow colored ones.
The fruit itself is so easy to peel like a giant tangerine. It is also the juiciest fruit I have even eaten.
To me it is the best tasting fruit I have ever eaten save cherries and the practically fruit punch flavored blackberries from my yard. I would give it a 10/10.
Right now they are 2 for $4 at Wegman's. They last a very long time I'm the fridge. I have yet to get a bad one and I have tried green and yellow colored ones.
The fruit itself is so easy to peel like a giant tangerine. It is also the juiciest fruit I have even eaten.
WHOA. you should totally sell it on ebay and claim that it is a period antique designed and hand-crafted by Edison (it probably was!)
we should probably check the matching light on the other side of the mirror. its got to be just as old.