DON'T Buy It!

Soon · 08-15-2010, 11:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Stearns

She made me get one of those cpap machines, so she never gets the pleasure anymore of the sweet earth-shaking, bone-rattling sound of my snoring.

I think I have PTSD from listening to those snores early on in our relo!

It's not funny!

(on the other hand, that CPAP machine keeps us in the same bed--five star rating for that baby!)

waxnrope · 08-16-2010, 10:25 AM

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Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

I think I have PTSD from listening to those snores early on in our relo!

It's not funny!

(on the other hand, that CPAP machine keeps us in the same bed--five star rating for that baby!)

What? I gotta wake up to Soon posting about pap smears? I need more coffee and my glasses are filthy.

Greyson · 08-16-2010, 01:05 PM

Okay, I have one. I'm not saying it does not work but ....

This weekend there was a minor accident and we needed to purchase a bottle of benadine solution. We left the dinner party and went to the drug store and purchased an 8 oz. bottle of this magical healing elexir. I was bowled over when I realized it was $17. When did povidone-iodine get so expensive?

always2late · 08-16-2010, 01:53 PM

http://us.mbt.com/

Ok...this is where the original "rocking" shoe came from. I don't know how any of the cheaper versions by reebok, sketchers, curves, etc..work, but MBTs are really good! (expensive though) A friend told me to get them for work to help my feet and back...and they DO work!

One caution....don't buy a pair of these shoes (from wherever) and think you can wear them all day right away...you'll give yourself shin splints if you wear them for a prolonged period of time before allowing your body to get used to the balance shift....just an FYI.

Apocalipstic · 08-16-2010, 02:06 PM

This is hysterical!

That must mean I am a geezer too????

Oh and myyy slinky worked fine.

Converse · 08-16-2010, 02:50 PM

Discounted Ikea furniture. I bought a bunk bed, flat packed on sale (very cheap) from Ikea. Everything was so off that after 2 days- the use of a drill, a circular saw, 10 varieties of bolts and wood glue- to put it together, I still ended up with something that looked like playground equipment. The child asked if she could have a pool at the end of the bed – so she could just slide into it in the mornings.

I attempted to join an Ikea’s Anonymous support group but the door handle fell off when I tried to enter the room to the meeting.

durrrrrrrr · 08-16-2010, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Converse

Discounted Ikea furniture. I bought a bunk bed, flat packed on sale (very cheap) from Ikea. Everything was so off that after 2 days- the use of a drill, a circular saw, 10 varieties of bolts and wood glue- to put it together, I still ended up with something that looked like playground equipment. The child asked if she could have a pool at the end of the bed – so she could just slide into it in the mornings.

I attempted to join an Ikea’s Anonymous support group but the door handle fell off when I tried to enter the room to the meeting.

damn, that sounded messed up. i would of ended up using it for firewood.

Apocalipstic · 08-16-2010, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Converse

Discounted Ikea furniture. I bought a bunk bed, flat packed on sale (very cheap) from Ikea. Everything was so off that after 2 days- the use of a drill, a circular saw, 10 varieties of bolts and wood glue- to put it together, I still ended up with something that looked like playground equipment. The child asked if she could have a pool at the end of the bed – so she could just slide into it in the mornings.

I attempted to join an Ikea’s Anonymous support group but the door handle fell off when I tried to enter the room to the meeting.

None of their directioons seem to be written by a native English speaker of any kind. I suspect they are translated from the original Chinese by Swedes using an on line translating service.

waxnrope · 08-16-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Converse

Discounted Ikea furniture. I bought a bunk bed, flat packed on sale (very cheap) from Ikea. Everything was so off that after 2 days- the use of a drill, a circular saw, 10 varieties of bolts and wood glue- to put it together, I still ended up with something that looked like playground equipment. The child asked if she could have a pool at the end of the bed – so she could just slide into it in the mornings.

I attempted to join an Ikea’s Anonymous support group but the door handle fell off when I tried to enter the room to the meeting.

All the stuff that I've purchased from IKEA is like that, Converse - even without being discounted. I purchased a wardrobe gizmo, had fits putting it together. Apparently, wrong instructions. So a straight cis male and his wife came over to help. The sucker's heavy. He and I grunted, sweated and swore. We did it ... when his wife instructed us!

waxnrope · 08-16-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by apocalipstic

This is hysterical!

That must mean I am a geezer too????

Oh and myyy slinky worked fine.

No, dear, you're a geezerette. You have to go back a few pages...
But,

to the house of geeze. Don't be alarmed if Corkey calls you granma.

I bet your stinky worked.

durrrrrrrr · 08-16-2010, 04:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by apocalipstic

This is hysterical!

That must mean I am a geezer too????

Oh and myyy slinky worked fine.

Quote:

Originally Posted by waxnrope

No, dear, you're a geezerette. You have to go back a few pages...
But,

to the house of geeze. Don't be alarmed if Corkey calls you granma.

I bet your stinky worked.

yeah, what Rope wrote. welcome fellow geezerette.

lol@ Corkey statement

Apocalipstic · 08-16-2010, 04:22 PM

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Originally Posted by waxnrope

No, dear, you're a geezerette. You have to go back a few pages...
But,

to the house of geeze. Don't be alarmed if Corkey calls you granma.

I bet your stinky worked.

PS. Why I gotta be a Gezerette? Can't I be gender ambiguous? It's the pink cake isn't it?

I have read the thread in its epic and mystical entirety BTW!

*grin*

durrrrrrrr · 08-16-2010, 04:23 PM

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Originally Posted by apocalipstic

This is hysterical!

That must mean I am a geezer too????

Oh and myyy slinky worked fine.

forgot to tell ya. just dont start singing the slinky theme song...cuz Soon will get it stuck in her head and sing it for hours...

Apocalipstic · 08-16-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by durrrrrrrr

forgot to tell ya. just dont start singing the slinky theme song...cuz Soon will get it stuck in her head and sing it for hours...

Muahahahah

"It's slinky, it's slinky
wonderful wonderful slinnnnky,
fun for a girl and a boyyyyyyyyyy!"

<insert singie face>

This was maybe a 60's version?

Soon · 08-16-2010, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by durrrrrrrr

forgot to tell ya. just dont start singing the slinky theme song...cuz Soon will get it stuck in her head and sing it for hours...

I just came in to bop durrrrrrr with a hammer.

Stearns · 08-16-2010, 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by always2late

Ok...this is where the original "rocking" shoe came from. I don't know how any of the cheaper versions by reebok, sketchers, curves, etc..work, but MBTs are really good! (expensive though) A friend told me to get them for work to help my feet and back...and they DO work! http://us.mbt.com/

One caution....don't buy a pair of these shoes (from wherever) and think you can wear them all day right away...you'll give yourself shin splints if you wear them for a prolonged period of time before allowing your body to get used to the balance shift....just an FYI.

Sometimes you just can't beat the originals.
I know betenoire's in the market for some. And, uh, I think Ezee really wants a pair, too, but has his heart set on the Skechers

Thanks for the link and advice, always2late.

Apocalipstic · 08-17-2010, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by durrrrrrrr

i dont know much about IKEA...there aint a store anywhere near here. i always thought though, they had good stuff...no? i use to date a lady who swore up and down about that store... she would start droolin just talkin about that place

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Originally Posted by HowSoonIsNow

I had some IKEA stuff until I purged all my belongings two years ago.

A coffee table, desk, and tv stand. I liked all of it!

Of course I didn't put any of it together. In fact, I probably went into the other room or left the apartment while an S.O. tried to follow the directions and assemble.

hee.

I

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Originally Posted by Chancie

I have three bookshelves that I bought in 1989 at the Ikea in New Jersey.

They have been painted several different colors over the years.

They are currently a metallic dark green to go with the wall paper in my study.

It is much more beautiful than it sounds.

I like some of Ikea's stuff too, I think the key is making sure you are not the one putting it together...or....ignoring the directions and using the diagram.

My vanity chair is from Ikea and I love it and we have a ton of their stuff at work! IT has rollers and is very sturdy! I am rough on my vanity.

I just make sure someone else either puts it together, or leaves me completely alone while I do.

Apocalipstic · 08-17-2010, 01:32 PM

What does not really work is:

Orange Glow for hard wood floors.....it makes everything sticky.

Stearns · 08-16-2010, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Greyson

Okay, I have one. I'm not saying it does not work but ....

This weekend there was a minor accident and we needed to purchase a bottle of benadine solution. We left the dinner party and went to the drug store and purchased an 8 oz. bottle of this magical healing elexir. I was bowled over when I realized it was $17. When did povidone-iodine get so expensive?

Thanks for the post, Grey. I've noticed that the prices on smaller items have skyrocketed. I can barely get out of CVS with over-the-counter meds, body wash, deodorant, etc. for less than $50 these days.

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