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P.S. The Federal Cheese program...
https://www.history.com/news/government-cheese-dairy-farmers-reagan
#37... I recognize the pattern. I own 10 hand-knit afghans (made by 3 of my female relatives) but none of them have that pattern. BTW Two are draped over the back of the couch... I have others draped over chairs and a couple in the bedroom that get a lot of use.
I'm old. lol
I forget how I found the answer to that. It was a cheese give away years ago by the federal government.
And for number 37 I still own one of those blankets.
Thanks BullNBear! Was there an answer sheet that I missed? I looked but couldn't find one.
Well done, hell
Just proves I'm older than dirt lol
Count
Thanks, Countmein! Ahhh. I knew 13 looked familiar. You're right ! ! !
Wasn't familiar with the early Kmarts.
It took awhile before they got to nj.
Just my way of saying you're probably right about the light.
34 looked like a block of (completely unappetizing) cheese.
At first I thought it might be prehistoric Velveeta by the box but I only remember the foil wrapper on it.
Really appreciate your feedback. Thanks again.
You got them all. I missed 34.
Well done.
13 was a car cigarette lighter. You can still buy them and plug them into your port on your car where you's charge your phone.
31 was the blue light special at Kmart.
34 I missed. It was the free cheese.
13 is a cig lighter out of a car.
31 Kmart shoppers, blue light special?
34 block o cheese I think.
You're better than I am.
What are 13 and 31?
Same with 34... scary looking (in)edible.
Edit: Is 13 a hose nozzle?
I got one wrong.
If You Recognize Any Of These 50 Pictures, I'm Sorry, You're Officially Old
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That's absolutely the right answer, BnB. Go to the head of the class.
Hooray for the red, white and blue.
Trueheart
I agree about VF flags. Living in NC they hold up fine but because of the sun etc the colors start to fade.
The OCD in me says it's time for a new one.
I did rate it 5 stars.
Valley Forge makes high quality flags! I've had one flying 20' in the air for near a year, 24x7 (lit at night) and there's not a fray on it. We get some serious wind down here, too. I'm on my second Gadsden flag and third Trump flag in the same period.
I bought a new flag at HD for Memorial Day. Just got an email to review my purchase.
How many stars would you give Valley Forge Flag 2-1/2 ft. x 4 ft. U.S. Flag Kit?
50 of course!
Yep, he wasn't to happy with himself for doing that.
In fact I was a bit surprised he did as he normally buys lot more tools then I do and good quality tools unlike my past history.
It was him that inspired me to finally bite the bullet and buy Hilti tools. That is quite the $$$$ bullit. LOL!
But after the $$$ shock and using them the difference is worth it for me.
Only thing I always get screwed buying from E-bay are any type of batteries, in fact I never did not get screwed buying batteries from E-Bay.
The extra hundred is a steep jump.
If I had to pay that I'd probably be adjusting my monthly budget and looking at The Spruce for Meow Mix recipes.
Trueheart
For the 5A ego batteries add another $100 to the cost.
The battery that is dying has lasted for several years. I knew it was fading so I got a trimmer with a charger and battery.
You can see the price difference between a replacement battery and a new blower.
Just what I need another charger. lol.
Hi, Excel,
I should not have fallen for the battery deal on the Walmart site.
The ad offered two DeWalt 20V 6A batteries for less than I paid for the genuine DeWalt 5A batteries that I bought on Amazon.
I traced the company to a warehouse in the Midwest that is Chinese owned.
Knockoffs make great paperweights.
Trueheart
Friend of mine bought knockoffs he said they were garbage think it was ebay he bought them from.
Batteries offer convenience and portability but they cost one hell of a lot of money.
I'm sticking with DeWalt battery-operated tools as my collection is DeWalt, except for a Porter Cable drill. I bought the 14" weed eater and will use it this week with the genuine 5A batteries.
Trueheart
Ryobi doesn't make to many long lasting cordless tools but the two that have lasted me over the years are their blower and their lawn mower.
Both items have exceeded expectations.
The rest of the tools I have bought from them ............. GRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!!!
Good for you! I would have been ticked as well.
One of my EGo batteries is wearing out. I may have to buy another tool for the wife or find a replacement for the blower.
Battery, $149.00
https://www.lowes.com/pd/EGO-56-Volt-2-5-Amp-Hour-Lithium-Power-Tool-Battery/1003130722?cm_mmc=src-_-c-_-prd-_-hdw-_-google-_-hardware-_-DSA_HDW_214_Auto-And-Batteries-_--_-0-_-0&ds_rl=1286981&gclid=CjwKCAjw-qeFBhAsEiwA2G7Nl8ySsDczS8_Twkswplot0FUVOzUfJSe8-uKooOqH_Ylrh0Fvhl7CuRoCwWIQAvD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
New blower with another charger and battery. $159.00
https://www.lowes.com/pd/EGO-Power-Plus-56-Volt-Lithium-Ion-Brushless-Cordless-Electric-Leaf-Blower-Battery-Included/1003130706
There is something wrong with this picture.
The DeWalt 20V 6A battery twofer offer on the Walmart site proved to be a bust. Instead of the two DeWalt batteries, I received one inferior weird-name battery made in China.
I complained to Walmart, telling them there were hosting a scam. They said they'd remove the offending ad and refund my money.
There is no free lunch.
Trueheart
Yes, pooch loves you at power on or off but can get annoyed when the food dish fill-up is late. However, once the bowl is licked clean all is forgiven.
I'm well and grateful for being on the green side of the grass.
Hope all is well with you and yours.
Trueheart
Pooch will love you when the power grid fails!
Hope all is well by you.
Hey, POSH,
Yeppers, the pooch is lovable and loyal and will lick your face, unlike the cold, efficient Roomba. On the Roomba's side it doesn't have accidents.
Trueheart
He does need some cleaning after though. But he's mighty lovable!
Hey, Flo,
Isn't it amazing how fast a pooch reacts to dropped food? I think they're all like that, waiting and hoping their humans will drop a morsel for them.
Trueheart
Hey, Excel,
Yeah, the Carhartt is a great deal.
I like that kitchen Roomba. I understand this particular model works faster than a man's 5 second rule for food dropped on the kitchen floor.
And it doesn't need batteries.
Trueheart
WOW! I like that for you Vets.
That is a much more meaningful discount than the standard 10%.
Yesterday I got an email from the VA regarding discounts for veterans. Carhartt offers 25% off their merchandise. The discount was last verified 4/24.
If you buy Carhartt gear ask for the deal on your next purchase.
Trueheart
Yeppers, batteries ultimately lead the buying parade for buying battery-operated tools. Generally speaking, I think DeWalt, Makita and Milwaukee make great tools. I'm pleased with my Bosch corded routers.
It's great to hear from you posters who use tools daily.
Trueheart
Yep, once you start with a brand it's the battery costs that matter a lot.
It is amazing to me Dewalt, Makita, etc what they have done to expand.
I see the stereos, coffee makers, I even saw dewalt put their name on drywall knifes.
BTW ............ if you listen to music on the job I have gone through quite a few bluetooth speakers trying to find the combo of loud and quality.
I don't want to admit how many. LOL!
Anyways I finally found one that just blows me away if any of you looking ............. Look up on Amazon for the W-King 60 Watt
For cordless framing I use the Paslode gas/lithium gun
A buddy of mine used something similar for framing. Had gas cartridges that fired and drove the nails.
He swore by them.
Batteries used to be a lot bogger issue when they were Ni-Cads. They took forever to charge and rapidly developed memories. I was lucky to get a year out of them. The lithium are smaller, last longer and don't develop a memory. I have some that have been in hard use for over 7 years.
I buy the tools when I see them on sale, and they will often come with another charger and a small capacity battery. I set up a charging station with the chargers and pop my spent batteries in when I get home each afternoon. I use the smaller batteries for my flashlights and around-the-house tools.
Now that I'm getting ancient, I'm only working part time. So my battery bank is lasting longer.
The one DeWalt tool that I considered junk was the 20V framing gun. I bought one and sent it back because it just didn't have the power needed. For cordless framing I use the Paslode gas/lithium gun, which has been greatly improved over their old Ni-Cad unit.
After I bought the E-Go blower for my wife the only problem was it had one battery.
I priced another battery and then said screw it and bought one of their weedeaters with a battery and another charger.
She couldn't start the gas weedeater either.
There is a method to my madness.
She loves the Toro one pull self propelled lawnmowwer.
I'm fully DeWalt. Started with the 18v and converted to 20V over the years. I find that sticking with the brand is most efficient for battery purchases. I have 10 5AH batteries and a bunch of smaller ones, and the 5AH ones are enough to do even the tough jobs all day, so I don't have to bring a charger. The most I've had to charge at the end of a day was 6 batteries... and that's after having built a 9 foot rise stairway and landing using all PT 2x12's for the stringers, joists and treads.
Their 20V multitool is a joy.
Because I have so many of their batteries for on the job, I started buying 20V garden tools for use at home. I'm happy with their blower and hedge trimmer. I bought their brushless reciprocating saw for tree trimming. I also have their 20V flashlights all around the house and I never have to buy batteries for them.
We used to joke about the Makita corded circular saws. While they were fine saws when new, we noted that they were good for framing exactly one house. Porter Cable was the choice for corded saws.
Hilti is a fine brand, but as you said... $$$.
I have owned a Makita electric saw-all for years.
Yes it is a pain in the butt to drag out a cord etc.
But that sucker can cut.
It's the one tool I think I'll never switch over to batteries.
Most of my battery drills are Ryobi 18 V and they work out fine.
I bought my wife an E-Go blower for the deck. She never figured out how to start the gas blower.
Love the siggy! One of your best!
Makita tools will treat you right good for you.
I have nothing against dewalt it's just one has to choose or those batteries add up quick.
Friend of mine bought makita knock off batteries on ebay he said never again he learned his lesson.
I just have the makita multi-tool which I love.
Rest of my tools are Hilti's that I love but are $$$$$$$$$$$$!!!
Just invested in them about 4 months ago friend of mine we trade off helping each other on bigger jobs he convinced me and after using them on his jobs I noticed the difference.
I was amazed at the power cutting difference between the 3 & 5 amp makita battery wasn't expecting that just thought the battery would last longer.
Hilti doesn't make a multi-tool which I find weird if you look at the amount of tools they make.
Good tools make all the difference in the world instead of struggling with tools like ryobi.
Ryobi does make couple tools I like as their air blowers I've had one for years works great.
Their lawn mowers I've had for think around 4 years now still working great.
Have ryobi weed wacker also works great.
But their tools for construction haven't served me well.
Great score on the Makita batteries, Excel.
I bought the DeWalt 20V 5A batteries yesterday at Amazon for $147. I have to cancel that order for the Walmart 6A half price deal.
I got the runaround yesterday at HD on the DeWalt 5A batteries. They only had single batteries at $135. I told them the store had the batteries on the internet for Amazon's price. He checked it and the price came up $169. I walked out and bought the batteries on Amazon. Then I checked the HD price on the internet and it came up $147. I have no idea what the store clerk was looking at.
I have a few corded Makita tools including the multi tool and a 4-1/2" angle grinder.
Trueheart
Didn't know they even sold dewalt.
Home Depot has the two pack 5 amp Makita batteries on sale for 149.00
The genius college graduates running the website sell one for 139.00. LOLOL!!
Website said they had them in stock of course no go. I follow the kid around to 3 different places they might be he looks up above also in the cages. Nope.
Calls manager asking him if he knows why they show 4 packs in stock where would they be?
So manager doesn't know either and the kid gives up.
I go back to makita section look behind some other 3 amps and there sat two single 5 amp batteries.
Score!
Walmart has the DeWalt 20V 6A XR battery duo for sale at only $85. Everyone else has the batteries at $199.
I have the DeWalt impact driver and drill and recently purchased the 14" battery-operated trimmer.
Buy, buy, buy if you have 20V DeWalt tools!
Trueheart
That was fascinating. Exquisite engineering and workmanship.
The comments were good, too. This one cracked me up:
WOW! I call that art!
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