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    Crab Cakes Tonight!

    Just Scrumptious looking!
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    MD Central Vac Fitted

    Congrats! Enjoy it!
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    Music?

    We like the music we like. Both of them have great voices. They sing some sad songs. I've been listening to some big band lately. Pennsylvania 65000
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    Central vacs

    I think air moving through the pipes with daily use dries them out.
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    The end of Eureka?

    Yes, Eureka's lost quality and style after the Swedish derivatives were discontinued. Excalibur, (a Volta), Oxygen 1, Europa, (that was the Excellio).
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    The Thrift Stores today

    Orrefor's of Sweden is also nice lead crystal if you like the more contemporary style. It is pricey new, but crystal doesn't appreciate much in general, and used items are very affordable.
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    Central vacs

    condensation? Good question. There shouldn't be much. I wonder if a Lamb bypass 2 stage motor is tough enough to handle it. Mine has been in my garage exposed to condensation for sure for over 20 years. Some light rust inside the dirt canister, but that's it. An exhaust muffler will fit any...
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    The 90s In HD!

    Kevin, That's the Intrepid air craft carrier. The Empire state, RCA building (now Comcast), and the Chrysler building are my favorites. Big fan of the art deco era myself. 275 Madison avenue is another. Their granite and limestone facades are unsurpassed by anything glass and steel. I drove...
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    Central vacs

    If the ground gets too cold or too hot, the pipes could crack. My guess is if the ground doesn't change in temp. more than 20 degrees C or F., and doesn't freeze, you'll be ok burying them. Lawn sprinkler lines crack all the time around here even though owners have them air evacuated every fall...
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    The Thrift Stores today

    Re; "Waterford" Are they signed by a person? That makes them rare and more special. Ex. by Tom Brennan, an elder craftsman at "House of Waterford" in Ireland. All Waterford crystal is etched on the base with the Waterford etching script regardless if it was made in Ireland prior to the main...
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    Dyson DC01

    Sure Alex, if the sellers pays shipping. Maybe. I bought a discontinued Marklin ho scale Swedish train set made with real wooden sides from Germany. I paid $80 shipping, insured. Not many here in the states to be had either, so I know I can sell it and recoup 100%, at least. It doesn't weigh...
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    The 90s In HD!

    Kevin, I know NY is expensive all over. Even a house in Queens, but a meal at say Eatily will not set you back more than $40. A good steak dinner in midtown can also be had for $50. Not at Keen's, or Delmonico's, but why go there? There are so many restaurants that all compete for business...
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    The 90s In HD!

    Of course Ryan like the 60's and 70's too. Sting ray bikes with banana seats, the advent of car stereo, cheap gas, cruising in a large V8 car, drive in movies, video arcades, roller coasters, fewer worries, we could eat whatever we wanted and not gain a pound, and if you cavorted with a...
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    Suck-Kut - Wayne's World

    The Flo-Bee was one actually on the market in the early 90's. It was yellow.
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    The 90s In HD!

    Many big changes since then. Not only at ground zero. 42nd street where the smut was is cleaned up, the Sondheim theatre restored after the Bank of America tower built next door. Currently, the NY city refuse plant at west 57th. street was demolished and being redeveloped. I don't know if...
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    What A Conplete Marketing Fail!

    One of the batteries on my Dewalt 18 volt cordless drill is already caput. Since I don't use it every day like a contractor does, once the second dies, I will not replace them. It costs more than the drill. For my needs, corded is the way to go. I don't deduct any tools on my taxes as a...
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    Central Vac vs Portable Vac

    No dust storm. I do it out doors over the trash can. better than a smelly bag anyday.
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    Central Vac vs Portable Vac

    I suffer from allergies and that's why I got my CV system. I noticed a difference almost within the first week. Hepa filters are great, but they don't exhaust odors from pet dander and hair which breed bacteria. Outside air enters your house every time you open a door anyway. We've had two...
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    Central Vac vs Portable Vac

    Mark, I did install mine. I don't know if any newer models can accomadate an electric hose directly at the power unit. Installing inlet valves on a second floor requires a hole saw and drilling through the sole plate in the ceiling between walls. Many new construction homes can come prepped...
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    Central Vac vs Portable Vac

    I like mine. Some think they clog, but as the hose enters the wall, the piping is wider. You can make them clog, if you try to use them as a shop vac, or suck up socks, etc. Still, mine has a detachable elbow before the power unit so I can clean it out. It is quiet, strong, requires no bags...
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