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  • Wren44
    Wren44 Member Posts: 8,585
    edited December 2014

    I realized last night that the radio in my new car is not the one in the manual. Much more complicated. I'm going to try to find instructions online. That may explain my problems trying to set radio stations. Maybe I'm not pushing the right buttons at all.

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited December 2014

    Yes Wren.... If you type in "anything" you will find an answer! I've done that a lot!

    Spookie, I think I know what almost everything does! Just drove my Daughter's 2006 Toyota Corolla, and it is pretty basic... She loves it, but mine has a lot more doo-dads.... I'm learning them all though... It's harder than learning my new Dell with Windows 8.1....

    I think all this is good for my brain though... wouldn't THAT be nice?

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited December 2014

    DH and I got our cars about a month apart. My Chev, his Nisan. Both 14s, and no we didn't hit the lottery.

    But we had a lot of fun comparing whose car did, or didn't have things. He has Bluetooth, I dont. I have OnStar, he has no nav. system. Stuff like that, and how to work it all. He can be tech challenged.

    Enjoy it!

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  • M0mmyof3
    M0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,696
    edited December 2014

    Bought Princess a new cat bed. Keeping the old one for downstairs naps though. Didn't think she was going to like or even try the new one, but this morning I woke up to her purring away in it!


     

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited December 2014


    Morning!  Spookie, I don't have a clue what Bluetooth is... I don't have OnStar, because we don't go anywhere other than where we always go...  Ha!

    I'm not saying DH is Tech challenged, but he doesn't know exactly what "Tech" is...Winking  He used to re-build engines, change transmissions, brakes, clutches, etc. but those days are long gone...  We just get set in our ways and habits, and he doesn't like to try anything new.  He learned by doing things, not by reading any manuals...  but in THOSE days, you could work on cars yourself, and not have to take them to a regular mechanic for everything!

    His Nephew, who we bought the car from, is just like DH was!  He has his Dealer's license, and works on cars, and has been working with his Son, building him his little cars...  He races on dirt tracks... 

     So I'm just glad I got a nice car... And DH paid for it... 

    Mom2!  How fun!  Princess has her own bed!  Can you send a picture of her in it?

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited December 2014


    Morning Owlettes :) I'm very excited, another glass find at the SPCA thrift 6.00$. It's a  pressed glass container with a lid, 4 3/4 in.  high x 4 1/4 in. wide, veritcal ribs on the container that match the lid , Rope or scallop edge at top and bottom. I was thinking for my cousin for tea.

    Guessing it's first production use was a small humidor.

    Get it home find a makers Mark : "A" with " 81" below the A in the center of the pontil (bottom) "limited edition"  around edge.

    Researched makers marks This is where it gets fun.  http://www.glassbottlemarks.com/bottlemarks/

    Hoping it's the later dates(1939 to present), then it can be used without to  much worry. But could be Adams & co or Agnew & co. They both go back before 1900. One source said "a stand alone A is not a common mark". First source only identified Agnew and Adams. The source in this link, ID's an additional company that I will chase now.

    JWOOHOOTIEHOO:) this is a antique site I used for years. These folks are serious about their listings. Almost always they have things identified by maker and pattern. They are pricier than Ebay for that reason. In the early days of glass collecting, I depended on them allot. Again it was b/c they had things identified. I learned allot from these sellers :)

    http://www.tias.com/

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited December 2014

    Sass! We love all of your exciting glass/crystal finds! Anything that makes us happy!

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited December 2014

    CHEVY, my DH is the same. He and his bros would throw a block and tackle over their moms maple tree and swap an engine out over a weekend. With hammers and vice grips. I'd say the car is making a noise, and he'd fix it. No more. It's take it to the dealer

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited December 2014

    Chevy, thanks for saying that I really appreciate it. Glass can be so much fun. Sitting looking at my new piece talking to it(thinking) "Now who made you and when?" Almost choked last night again, when the only makers marks that were coming up dated it pre- 1900. Thought "SHEESH, now I can't use you either". Now have found two other possible makers. Armstrong Cork and American Glass works. Both since 1930's till more recent.

    Love your new car, Cutey. When I had the Prius for 5 weeks. I found I was watching all the motor movement screen thingys versus the road. Just  like Rose said, the keyless ignition is a new learning experience. Felt strange to have to always be thinking  "Now what do I do?"

    Spookie so funny "It took me 3 months to figure out how to get the high beams to work! I had to ask dealer. Should have read the book!" Yes, all else fails read the directions :). I'm in the same boat, but not as bad. This is the fourth Toyota van sine 1984-1985. Amazing how they kept allot of the working stuff in the same place. BUT they reduced the cupholders to 4, the 2004 had 17.

    Wren, first time I can work the radio and see the screen, but the a/c is much more complicated. Why complicated the A/C?. Now if I can just figure out how to set the clock---Oh yeah ---read the directions :)

    Mommie Princess is settling in soooo well Very nice. Happy for you.

    Last weeks lighting strike costs are up to 180.00$. That's not with the cost of a new printer/copier. Lost the printer b/c I plugged the phone line cord into the wall versus the surge protector. Oh well. Lost the alarm system b/c it was direct into phone line too.

    Promised someone to do a drug search for them, going to be quite a project. BBL

    2Ta call anytime

    Blondie Hugs :) Hope you have a good day :)

    Waving at all that I missed :)

     

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited December 2014


    Found it ---YAY I can use without worry. Armstrong Cork Co. Glass Division Lancaster PA.

    "Armstrong apparently used a two-digit date code on each container base, probably from the beginning.  We have recorded codes of 41-56 (1941-1956).  The codes may be above, below, or to the right of the logo.  The bases also contain a one- or two-digit mold code, usually preceded by a dot or period (Figure 2).  As mentioned above, at least some Lysol bottles were made by Armstrong (Figures 3 & 4)." -------1981.

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited December 2014


    This is pretty close to my first Claret jug. The silver portion is called the collar. It screws off. My jugs collar and handle is more ornate. I didn't have a clue that it was a Claret jug when I found it. Then the search began. It has a glass sleeve inside to put ice into to chill the wine.

    The way it was originally used was the "wait staff" would take  the claret jug to the wine cellar and fill the jug from a cask of wine. or open a bottle and pour it into it. :)

    I'm still scrolling trying to find my little jar and scrolled by this

    BTW the Ebayer had it listed for 93$. Nope, I didn't pay anything near that Uh Uh

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited December 2014

    I can't remotely start the car.... thank heavens.... and my little key-thing looks like a regular modern thing that you click and the doors unlock, but it DOES have a" key" that pops out to put in the ignition. Is that what you mean?

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited December 2014

    http://www.trutv.com/shows/the-carbonaro-effect/vi...

    Have you gals seen this show? It just cracks us up! On tomorrow night on TruTv!

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited December 2014

    Anyone having the time or inclination, this link is to 1stdibs. Just found it scrolling. It's like going to the Museum of Modern Art in New York. Lowest end price is 125. High end 50,000.

    https://www.1stdibs.com/

    Need to register, but it's so worth doing that.

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    About our American flag

    http://taaffshowcase.org/the-stars-and-stripes-flip-book/

    A little bit for everyone. YooHoo Smarrty--Quilts

    http://taaffshowcase.org/displayed-collections/

    12:18 pm----nap time.

    If anyone's looking at the clock around five, could you remind me to feed my friends fish. I have notes all over the place. She's in the hospital and DH's in Maryland.

    Edit; I fedthe fish, took out the trash, and brought in the mail. Then I called my friend and asked if I could eat the shrimp that had been in the frig for 3 days plus. House duty for sure, make sure nothing goes bad in the frig.

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited December 2014

    Aaaarrrrgggggg

    Does anybody know how to DELETE music from iTunes and the cloud

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited December 2014

    Just throw the whole computer/phone out the window Make sure the clouds aren't out, or they will see you do it.... they like the music.

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited December 2014

    Okay, seriously...Spookers, I just went to my ITunes, and if I R. click, I scroll down & see "delete".... Then just click that, and it should be gone... Does your phone let you do that?

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited December 2014

    DD said to pull up song list then swipe left. A delete button does come up, did that. Songs are still listed with a down arrow in a cloud. I'd like then GONE! Then it deleted some I didn't want deleted!

    How's the car

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited December 2014

    I found out how to delete them from the cloud, but I'm too cheap to give Apple $25. And I'm not too thrilled that an entire album I DIDNT BUY, appeared in my play list. So I guess I'm stuck with it. Grrrrr but it is deleted, untill it all goes wonky agai

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  • mema4
    mema4 Member Posts: 574
    edited December 2014


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    I can't remember if I saw this here or on the Fuzzies....
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  • PattyPeppermint
    PattyPeppermint Member Posts: 11,162
    edited December 2014

    hey all. Been reding everyone's post but can't remember enuf to reply to all and to lazy to take notes at this time of day (4am). Just wanted to say I love love reading everything on here. It always reminds me there is life outside of cancer and it's related problems. So good to read about y'all's adventures, not all doom and gloom.

    My family visit over thanksgiving wore me out. I have been down since Monday. Lots of vomiting and the big D. Makes for a very weak body. I think I have slept more in the last few days then in the last month. Ugh. Don't want to sleep my life away. Every day I sleep away is like throwing away a day of memories with dh and ds's. Of course now I am finally awake and sitting up but everyone else is asleep. Oh well 2 more hours and everyone will be awake.

    Hope everyone has a great pain free day.

    Hootie hoo

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  • PattyPeppermint
    PattyPeppermint Member Posts: 11,162
    edited December 2014

    forgot to ask : I started gabapinton very recently. I also take morphine er and diladid for breakthru pain. Anyone have any experience with gabapinton ? Wondering if it may be the cause of all this stomach problems and inability to stay awake ?

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  • M0mmyof3
    M0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,696
    edited December 2014

    Trying to get motivated to get my body in gear. So far, no luck!

     

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  • sas-schatzi
    sas-schatzi Member Posts: 19,603
    edited December 2014


    Morning Owlettes, waiting for Orion launch. On hold. Launch window 2hours.

    Patty checked gabapentin

    http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?setid=0936a88f-b569-49c4-951b-14e8f6273b53

    click on adverse events. Somnolence------sleepiness is it's highest incidence side effect. Diarrhea can be a problem. Did you just start the drug? If so and nothing else was changed then it's likely the culprit. 

    Even though opiods like morphine and dilaudid usually cause constipation. With each person there is a potential for the reverse problem of diarrhea when mixing drugs.

    Is your morphine on a scheduled basis. If not you could try taking it as such. I believe it is b/c you wrote dilaudid was for break through, but folks don't always take pain meds as ordered b/c of s.e's like constipation.

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    A sunrise launch is very unusual :) it's a go in 5minutes. People come from all over to watch. All hotel rooms in area booked. I'm such a snot. I get to step out the front door and see. Until the last 30 seconds of the countdown I sit on the couch. Now we are on hold for a third time......and a fourth..............

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited December 2014

    I don't have a cloud of anything... If you call Apple.... (I did this once) They can walk you through the steps, and maybe even get your "lost" itunes back..

    We finalized my CAR! Now I will drive it somewhere today.... I'm excited. Have the temporary sticker, good for 60 days...

    AND when we went to the Doctor's yesterday, I asked for a Handi-capped permit... so when I go to Motor Vehicle, I will get a thing to hang in my window!

    My leg is good I think... but still hurts sometimes when I limp... So that means we can park closer... and when I go with my Daughter, just put it in her car!

    Doc suggested I look for a used exercise bike... she said it is better for my leg than walking! So I'll look for one!

    Oh? Now you are screwing around with it? But you have a NEW album?

    What is it...the new one with AC/DC..... ROCK OR BUST?? Janie tried to find it, but of course Walmart was out... if they even knew what it was in the first place...

    I just HATE to try and "fix things"... So frustrating... Just don't worry your pretty little head none... it will be okay!

    I'm sort of waiting for that launch! Sheri was out back on the golf-course waiting, and she called ME to see if I was, but I had just gotten up, trying to find my brains, and now I'm tuned in... waiting for the "hold" to lift.

    Sass! It's almost lift-off! Finally!

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited December 2014

    Ah Sheesh! Glad there is no-one on board.... This waiting and holding is all due to the "wind"?

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  • Spookiesmom
    Spookiesmom Member Posts: 9,568
    edited December 2014

    Patty, gabby made me soooooo sleepy I had to stop it. I was still working then.

    Sas, I should have come over for a ring side seat. We can see them here if it's clear, we saw Challenger.

    Yay, chevy can drive her chevy!!!! I had a hanger, I kept loosing it. Got the license plate now.

    This music thing has been making me crazier than usual. When the ios8 update came out, an entire album I didn't buy appeared on my play list. I couldn't get rid of it, taking up my space. I tried calling the Apple Store in Tampa, you have to make an appt on line to go there to talk to a live person. Ugh.

    Siri found info to delete it from cloud. I'm not paying Apple $25 to subscribe to this "service" just to delete THEIR mistake from my cloud space

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  • Chevyboy
    Chevyboy Member Posts: 10,786
    edited December 2014

    http://www.pbs.org/newshour/updates/watch-orion-embark-test-launch/

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  • M0mmyof3
    M0mmyof3 Member Posts: 9,696
    edited December 2014

    What ever glitch that was causing me not to be able to post pics here has vanished. I was able to post a new pic of Princess up on another thread and I put Charcoal back up as my avatar.

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  • Teka
    Teka Member Posts: 10,052
    edited December 2014

    *Owlettes*

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