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by Die Hard
Tue Jun 04, 2013 9:26 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: The Boglehead Car -- What is It?
Replies: 150
Views: 17303

Re: The Boglehead Car -- What is It?

We are an Acura family. Two 2001 TL's and one 2010 TSW. They all still drive like a dream, esp the 2010. Bought it a month ago with only 17,000 miles on it. Looks like a showroom model. I'll drive it "till the wheels fall off" so to speak. We take immaculate care and the mileage on the older one's prove it. Got great deals on all of them. In fact, we played the Boglehead wait game till the right ones came along. We were fortunate we could wait for the good deal.
by Die Hard
Thu May 23, 2013 9:49 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: What's the point? [job frustration]
Replies: 42
Views: 6101

Re: What's the point?

tfb wrote:False choice? Could there be a position that pays $500k without the stress? Or just seek professional help on dealing with stress? All jobs come with unpleasant parts we don't like. When I'm asked to do things I don't agree with or I don't like doing, I just remind myself they are paying me good money to do it. I quickly find peace with it and don't take it too seriously any more.
But what if you were being asked to do something unethical or even illegal? Just curious :confused
by Die Hard
Thu May 23, 2013 9:42 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: California affordable care act rates for 2014 released
Replies: 143
Views: 18772

Re: California affordable care act rates for 2014 released

Put on your seat belts! It's gonna be a bumpy ride come 2014. Not only is healthcare gonna change, the employment landscape is also going to change because of the ACA.
by Die Hard
Sun Oct 07, 2012 7:55 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Portable satellite TV for camping
Replies: 3
Views: 996

Re: Portable satellite TV for camping

Frankly I wouldn't mess with satellite unless you were doing the snowbird thing where you were living 6 months straight in a winter snowbird campground in south Texas or Arizona or some such. Lots of campgrounds like the typical KOAs have cable TV hookups. You only need some coax to connect. You can also get a lot of streaming video these days on laptops and iPads including games on ESPN if you have that as part of your regular TV package at home. Of course that requires WiFi or 3G connection at the campground. And finally you can get local TV over the air with a regular antenna. Is it really going to be worth your time and money to subscribe to a satellite service and get all the gear just for camping? texasdiver, thanks for the response....
by Die Hard
Sat Oct 06, 2012 9:59 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Portable satellite TV for camping
Replies: 3
Views: 996

Portable satellite TV for camping

We camp in our travel trailer and want to get TV for college football games, etc.

I see a lot of different options on the internet but would rather not spend a fortune if we don't have too.

Any bogleheads available that would like to share their experience or comments?

Thanks in advance!
by Die Hard
Fri Oct 05, 2012 7:53 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What Book Are You Currently Reading? Part V
Replies: 3372
Views: 1560474

Re: What Book Are You Currently Reading? Part V

Legal Deception by Terri Crawford

The author's brother, Bob, was a victim of the Tri-State Crematory (Noble, Ga) tragedy. Her family, along with thousands of others, were devastated by the gruesome discovery that their loved ones bodies were desecrated instead of cremated.
by Die Hard
Wed Jun 27, 2012 5:33 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Canadian Pharmacy
Replies: 13
Views: 3428

Re: Canadian Pharmacy

Has anyone ever found or used a compounding pharmacy in Canada? I have a med compounded into a cream locally because I don't like to swallow a pill and it's not as toxic to the liver. Insurance says they won't pay for compounding so I am currently dealing with them.
by Die Hard
Wed Jun 13, 2012 8:12 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: TV show recommendations?
Replies: 606
Views: 247635

Re: TV show recommendations?

OK, the hubby and I are watching Lost on Netflix. We are on Season 3 out of 6. Please don't tell me how it will end. :oops:

Just tell me if it is going to be worth the wait.

PS: Season 3 is dragging a little.....this is why I am asking.

By the way, speaking of tv, we bought an antenna and get several channels HD clear. Purchased it at Walmart for less than $40.00. We have Netflix (8.00/mo) and Amazon (79.00/yr and includes prime shipping) unlimited streaming.

We will cancel cable at a savings of 65.00/mo.
by Die Hard
Sun May 06, 2012 9:17 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What Book Are You Currently Reading? Part V
Replies: 3372
Views: 1560474

Re: What Book Are You Currently Reading? Part V

Classic Crews by Harry Crews Includes- A Childhood: The Biography of a Place The Gypsy's Curse Car I read an AP article saying he recently died so I wanted to read some of his works. "Harry Crews was a prolific novelist whose often freakish characters populate a strange, violent, and darkly humorous South. He was also the author of a widely lauded memoir, A Childhood: The Biography of a Place, about growing up poor in rural south Georgia. Crews focused much of his work on the poor white South, influencing a growing number of younger writers to do the same, including Larry Brown and Tim McLaurin. Most of his books are set in modern-day Florida or Georgia and are often edgy in their exploration of such extremities as blood sports, the li...
by Die Hard
Sun Apr 22, 2012 5:38 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Family vacation what to do? Northern-Cal or Southern-Cal
Replies: 42
Views: 3611

Re: Family vacation what to do? Northern-Cal or Southern-Cal

We made the trip. You can read about it by following the link below. We went in September because there was a better chance the fog had lifted, which it had so we were able to see the beautiful scenery.

http://www.bogleheads.org/forum/viewtop ... 11&t=44508
by Die Hard
Wed Mar 14, 2012 6:13 am
Forum: Personal Investments
Topic: Comfortable but Confused
Replies: 12
Views: 1992

Re: Comfortable but Confused

I agree about the exposure in company stock. We get a employer stock match in our 401K and I keep no more than 10% max and that's pushing the limit for me. When I am getting close to my 10% risk tolerance, I shift /sell within my 401K to my other fund. It costs me 5 cents per share to do this. To me, money well spent.

Our company stock fell from the 70.00 range to 20.00 range in one day because of bad news and resignation of a couple of "higher ups". There were a lot of employees looking to retire on their company stock portfolio.Don't ever believe it will never happen to your company. You would only be fooling yourself.

Take this forum's advise.
by Die Hard
Sun Mar 11, 2012 8:37 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Just laid off & have a severance payment question
Replies: 15
Views: 6173

Re: Just laid off & have a severance payment question

Hi birdy-

I am sorry to hear about your job loss. I would think an ultrasound position would be fairly easy to find depending on where you live, esp if a larger city. Outpatient facilities, some MD offices, maybe even part-time for now that could turn into full-time when they realize what a good employee they have.

Hold your head up high. You will look back on this and realize why it happened. Hopefully, for the better.

I wish you luck in finding another job if that is what you want.
by Die Hard
Mon Feb 20, 2012 6:15 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Non-Compete Agreement
Replies: 48
Views: 7824

Re: Non-Compete Agreement

I'm sorry for all the people who have written in here about bad experiences with non-compete agreements. I have signed several in my career and they have never caused me any problem. In two cases we were asked to sign new non-competes right before some major changes were made in company policy, one of which was right before massive layoffs. However in neither case was anyone sued or hassled about the non-compete. One guy who started calling in to the office to recruit active employees was sent a stern letter to stop. Now, I think they were deceptive to portray the non-compete as routine when all along they knew the changes were coming, but it wasn't as evil as some have made it out to be. I think there is a current fashion in these things ...
by Die Hard
Sun Feb 19, 2012 3:45 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Non-Compete Agreement
Replies: 48
Views: 7824

Re: Non-Compete Agreement

Duckie wrote:
Die Hard wrote:OK, I got a copy of the non-compete today which they are actually calling the "Protective Covenants Agreement" which includes:
-non-disclosure of confidential information
-non-competition in restricted area for 1 year
-non-solicitation of referral sources for 1 year
-non-solicitation of employees for 2 years
What exactly is the "restricted area"? Is it geographical? You can't take a job in your field within XX miles of the company? That's the only potential problem I can see. The other issues make sense.
Says restricted area is geographical area worked in during a look back period of 2 years. Lots of fine print items like "cooperate with reasonable requests made by superiors", etc., etc.
by Die Hard
Sun Feb 19, 2012 9:13 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Non-Compete Agreement
Replies: 48
Views: 7824

Re: Non-Compete Agreement

The company I work for just informed us today they will be sending out non-compete agreements for all marketing staff to sign. I haven't gotten mine yet, but I understand the non-compete is for 1 year and they are telling us if we sign we will get $2,000 (before tax), if we refuse to sign we will be immediately terminated. I have been with this company 4 and a half years. What does anybody think about this one? I think that stinks. How much time did they give you? I would hope it is illegal, but it is probably not. I started my own business because I got tired of that sort of stuff. Now I still need to sign non-competes to work with clients, but they list specific companies that I cannot work for. I'm ok with that. I'd call your competitor...
by Die Hard
Thu Feb 16, 2012 6:10 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: What would keep an MD from having privileges?
Replies: 13
Views: 2049

What would keep an MD from having privileges?

Just curious...what would keep a physician from having privileges at all local hospitals in the city of their practice. Do they choose to allow the hospitalists to care for their patients? Do they make more money staying in the office seeing patients? Or, is it deeper than that?

I personally would want my PCP coming to see me in the hospital, but a lot of PCP's don't and let the hospitalist groups manage the inpatient care.
by Die Hard
Thu Feb 16, 2012 5:36 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Non-Compete Agreement
Replies: 48
Views: 7824

Re: Non-Compete Agreement

The company I work for just informed us today they will be sending out non-compete agreements for all marketing staff to sign. I haven't gotten mine yet, but I understand the non-compete is for 1 year and they are telling us if we sign we will get $2,000 (before tax), if we refuse to sign we will be immediately terminated. I have been with this company 4 and a half years.

What does anybody think about this one?
by Die Hard
Tue Feb 14, 2012 8:23 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: A boglehead cannot escape reminders he is aging
Replies: 83
Views: 10418

Re: A boglehead cannot escape reminders he is aging

I am a huge Led Zeppelin fan. I went to their tribute band's (Zoso) concert recently in Atlanta. What a blast!!

Anyway, when talking with my cousin I mentioned how loud it was. She said if it was loud I must be getting old.

I replied it wasn't that loud 8-)

lol
by Die Hard
Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:21 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Share Your Money-Saving "Secrets" Here
Replies: 110
Views: 13861

Re: Share Your Money-Saving "Secrets" Here

FrugalInvestor wrote:Many grocery stores will match others' prices. My wife collects ads with the best pricing on various prices we use and takes them all on a shopping trip to WalMart or wherever. By doing this she saves money, time and gas.
Speaking of coupons, does anyone know of a way to go to "one good website" for all manufacturer coupons? This would save me a lot of time (and money) on the things I know I will buy.

Then I'll go to WalMart....
by Die Hard
Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:05 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Share Your Money-Saving "Secrets" Here
Replies: 110
Views: 13861

Re: Share Your Money-Saving "Secrets" Here

livesoft wrote:Have one's company pay for all vacation travel by tacking on vacation when going on overseas or domestic trips. That's free airfare to Paris, London, Melbourne, Beijing, Lima, Capetown, etc.
Don't rub it in, livesoft :roll: Did you forget Bora Bora? :cry: :lol:
by Die Hard
Tue Jan 31, 2012 7:02 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Share Your Money-Saving "Secrets" Here
Replies: 110
Views: 13861

Re: Share Your Money-Saving "Secrets" Here

jbk,

What do you mean by "asking for retention" ? I'd like to try it.
by Die Hard
Thu Jan 26, 2012 7:36 pm
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: How was your bonus?
Replies: 38
Views: 4093

Re: How was your bonus?

Only bonus is if we exceed our quota. After about 4 quarters, you're quota is unreachable, so no more bonus.

Kinda the "dangle the carrot" trick.

401k match cut in half.

No raise in 3 years.

I still have a job but when times are tough, corporate expectations get mind boggling.
by Die Hard
Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:39 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Building new home, need advice on what upgrades to pick
Replies: 28
Views: 2812

Re: Building new home, need advice on what upgrades to pick

tea_lover wrote: Image
Nice piece of furniture. Where did you get the picture tea_lover?
by Die Hard
Wed Jan 18, 2012 5:30 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Book recommendation: parenting
Replies: 35
Views: 2456

Re: Book recommendation: parenting

My parents beat the crap out of their kids. I know that doesn't work. A mantra I've used is to give the kids a sense of control. Note the words "sense of". Examples: a. You can clean up your room now and be able to have a sleep over tonight or you can clean up your room tomorrow morning, but no sleepover this weekend. It's your choice. b. You can mow the yard today before it rains or you can mow the yard tomorrow while it is raining. It's your choice. c. What would you rather do: Take your bath now and get dessert afterwards or keep playing and take your bath later, but no dessert? I also personally believe that kids are meant to test your limits. So make those limits clear and never never never renege on them. So don't make any ...
by Die Hard
Sun Jan 15, 2012 7:00 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Building new home, need advice on what upgrades to pick
Replies: 28
Views: 2812

Re: Building new home, need advice on what upgrades to pick

tea_lover wrote:The electric fireplace through the builder is $2300...I plan on getting one myself for $700 later.

The house has R30 attic fiberglass insulation, R13 exterior walls, and R19 batted vaults. Should I upgrade those?
Sorry, I wish I could help with the insulation. We built full brick in 2003 and I don't remember the numbers. I'm sure others here on the forum will chime in regarding the numbers
by Die Hard
Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:55 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Book recommendation: parenting
Replies: 35
Views: 2456

Re: Book recommendation: parenting

I'll bet you read all the books and you won't find the answers.

Love your children as if you were their grandparents and they will be just fine.
by Die Hard
Sun Jan 15, 2012 6:41 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Building new home, need advice on what upgrades to pick
Replies: 28
Views: 2812

Re: Building new home, need advice on what upgrades to pick

I don't see an energy efficient fireplace insert with a blower on your list.

Would probably be a good upgrade in North Carolina in the winter. We have one and it's very stylish looking. We rarely use our central heat in the winter and utility bills are low. We also have property with hardwoods and when one falls we cut it for firewood which saves us from having to buy it.

But, I guess you'd have to have a fireplace first, huh.

Congratulations on your home!!

**Motion detector flood light for sure.
**Check prices online for faux blinds (We purchased from blinds.com and are very happy)
by Die Hard
Sat Jan 14, 2012 6:17 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: How many Bogleheads pay for cell phone data packages?
Replies: 21
Views: 1832

Re: How many Bogleheads pay for cell phone data packages?

stives wrote:Why not make a poll?

Personally, I probably wouldn't stay with a big carrier unless I got the data package as I think MVNOs provide better value for those that don't need data.
Can I add a poll once I have posted the topic?
by Die Hard
Sat Jan 14, 2012 2:34 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: How many Bogleheads pay for cell phone data packages?
Replies: 21
Views: 1832

How many Bogleheads pay for cell phone data packages?

I currently have a Verizon LG phone which doesn't require a data package. It is one of only three phones available that did not require the data package. I have unlimited calls and texts but no internet data package. I see some paying upwards of $100 or more per month for this.

Correct me if wrong, but it is my understanding that a data package it is "not" unlimited.

I haven't been able to make that leap. I am curious how many on the forum have done so and why?
by Die Hard
Sun Jan 08, 2012 7:55 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Medigap
Replies: 14
Views: 2150

Re: Medigap

Don't hold back tell us how you really feel. She's not really in good health having gotten out of the hospital today and now needs substantial therapy to get her strength back. TO complicate things the new policy was in the mailbox when we got here so now N and F are in effect until one cancelled. YOu have 30 days to decide not to keep the new one so will have to evaluate. She originally got the plan F with guaranteed issue rights. My understanding is if she goes onto Plan N and wants to go back to plan F next year its not guaranteed it would get approved anyone know if that is correct. I find this whole thing mind boggling. My father worked at Caterpillar for 43 years with the promise of their retirement health care. He retired after 43 y...
by Die Hard
Sat Jan 07, 2012 7:39 am
Forum: Personal Finance (Not Investing)
Topic: Buying a house to raise a family in (things to consider)
Replies: 22
Views: 3435

Re: Buying a house to raise a family in (things to consider)

Things I have learned over the years (We have lived in 2 homes) #1 home bought (lived in till youngest of two children was 8, oldest was teen) #2 home we built. #1 home carpet. Never again! #2 home true hardwood floors. So easy to keep. House doesn't always seem smelly as when we had carpet. #1 home two levels (4 bedrooms). Master and one upstairs, two more downstairs. I wished it had been the other way around. That way when company came they could be up away from the noise of the kitchen and family room early in the mornings when I was up fiddling in the kitchen. **We actually got a lot of house for the money in a great location convenient to everything (important). It was owned by a relocation company who wanted it sold. We paid $79,000 a...
by Die Hard
Mon Jan 02, 2012 8:30 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Vitamix vs Blendtec
Replies: 10
Views: 1889

Re: Vitamix vs Blendtec

Well, I will probably regret it but I just was not ready to spend the money for a Vitamix so I purchased a Montel Williams HealthMaster on sale at Bed, Bath and Beyond on clearance for around $130. The Vitamix was sitting next to it, but I just couldn't. Reviews for HealthMaster not as good as Vitamix. If the HealthMaster doesn't work out, manager at BB&B said bring it back for a full refund. So far, only made sweet cream butter. Turned out great!
by Die Hard
Mon Jan 02, 2012 7:59 pm
Forum: Investing - Theory, News & General
Topic: So, what's your screen name mean? (And why'd you choose it?)
Replies: 81
Views: 7841

Re: So, what's your screen name mean? (And why'd you choose

Gosh, what a silly name I chose back then. I had never chosen a screen name for anything. I wish now I had chosen something else, but no harm done. I'll keep it.
by Die Hard
Fri Dec 16, 2011 5:38 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Laptop keeps shutting down for no reason
Replies: 23
Views: 2901

Re: Laptop keeps shutting down for no reason

How old is the laptop? Is it still under warranty?
by Die Hard
Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:00 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What's the most overrated book you've read?
Replies: 193
Views: 14569

Re: What's the most overrated book you've read?

I haven't seen this one listed-

The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman
By Laurence Sterne

I'm trying.....trying............trying

Has anyone made it through?
by Die Hard
Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:36 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
Replies: 44
Views: 7076

Re: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?

OK, so i couldn't swallow the price of a VitaMix so I purchased a HealthMaster for a lot less money. Probably not as good as a VitaMix but wanted to try. Setup is almost the same.

I tried to make a potato soup and it came out kinda frothy. Is this normal in the VitaMix?

The consistency was was not edible.

Has anyone had this problem with a creamy soup in the VitaMix?
by Die Hard
Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:34 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Free Audiobooks for iPod
Replies: 5
Views: 724

Re: Free Audiobooks for iPod

ejvyas wrote:Public libraries, libraries in universities usually have free or limited subscription to audible and overdrive. Check it out..
Great suggestion. I wonder thought if libraries have downloadable though for my iPod?

By the way, what is "overdrive"?

Thanks!
by Die Hard
Tue Dec 06, 2011 7:13 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Free Audiobooks for iPod
Replies: 5
Views: 724

Free Audiobooks for iPod

Hello all-

I am looking for the ability to download books onto my iPod and listen audio form. I have read some on http://www.audible.com but it looks like they have a monthly membership fee. There was an app for it on my iPod.

I want to see if there is something available starting at "free" and go from there.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.
by Die Hard
Sat Nov 26, 2011 7:09 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What was your very first job
Replies: 103
Views: 7840

Re: What was your very first job

XtremeSki2001 wrote:McDonald's - $7.50 an hour. Used the money to spoil my girl-friend at the time and buy a moped. Poor use of money if you ask me - although the moped made my parents happy as they didn't need to wake up at 4 on the weekends.
Wow, this must have been recently. My first job at 16 was Hardees at .90 cents/hr. Gas was a little cheaper back then, but still had to supplement by pushing the lawn mower around the neighborhood. Front and back yard = $3.00
by Die Hard
Sat Nov 26, 2011 7:02 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Password manager?
Replies: 109
Views: 12509

Re: Password manager?

I have Password Keeper on my Blackberry Smart Phone. Haven't seen this mentioned.

Anyone know of any security concerns with this one? It's my work phone. If I ever left my job they would take the phone. Could it possibly be hacked then?
by Die Hard
Sat Nov 26, 2011 6:56 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Piano shopping (full sized upright)
Replies: 40
Views: 5539

Re: Piano shopping (full sized upright)

My neighbor tunes pianos for a living. He is blind.

Before we bought one, I picked him up and we went to let him play LOTS of pianos. All were used and in homes, not in stores. He plays beautifully and when he played / heard the right one he said this is it. He never knew the asking price of any at the time.

When he said this is it, I told him the price and he said buy it now. I gave him $150 to tune it once home. Still sounds beautiful.

By the way, how often do any of you have your pianos tuned?
by Die Hard
Sat Nov 26, 2011 6:49 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What Book Are YOU Currently Reading? Part IV. (07/04/2010)
Replies: 1507
Views: 401832

Re: What Book Are YOU Currently Reading? Part IV. (07/04/201

Born To Run
Christopher McDougall

Quite interesting if all is true. It's classified as non fiction.
by Die Hard
Sat Nov 26, 2011 6:01 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: What are the stupidest things you wasted your $ on
Replies: 75
Views: 7827

Re: What are the stupidest things you wasted your $ on

chaz wrote:So far no stupid mistakes.
Really, chaz?

What eva!!

:)
by Die Hard
Sat Nov 19, 2011 9:50 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
Replies: 44
Views: 7076

Re: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?

Ok, I've also looked at the Cuisinart Blend and Cook Soup Maker Model# SBC 1000. It runs ~199.00. Difference that I see is that you have to cut up the ingredients before adding. As you can see, I am a Boglehead and want the best for the money.

One can also make smoothies. It claims to do a good job.

Confusion has set in. So why would I want to spend the money for the VitaMix?

EDIT: Not such good reviews on Amazon!
by Die Hard
Sat Nov 19, 2011 8:34 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
Replies: 44
Views: 7076

Re: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?

Well, I found this blender comparison on YouTube by Popular Mechanics. Not sure whether to believe it's really PM but I was shocked at the results.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkcgBwbE7nw
by Die Hard
Sat Nov 19, 2011 8:17 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
Replies: 44
Views: 7076

Re: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?

Austex1:

Thanks for the post and to all others thus far. I don't have a Costco in my city but we have a Sam's. I can check to see if the sell VitaMix. Or, maybe Bed, Bath and Beyond? I will check around.

We do love hot soups, especially tomato, so this could maybe become a kitchen staple. At least we could control the sodium content compared to canned soups, I assume.
by Die Hard
Sat Nov 19, 2011 7:00 am
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
Replies: 44
Views: 7076

Re: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?

I have been researching VitaMix and see there are different series / types. Am I correct?

Do most of you on the forum that own one have the same series?
by Die Hard
Fri Nov 18, 2011 4:53 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?
Replies: 44
Views: 7076

Re: Does anyone own a VitaMix blender?

ebotrd wrote:I've lusted after a vitamixer for years -- I always mention it when someone asks what I want for birthday/christmas, but no one ever gets me one :(

However, have yous seen the Ninja? Not sure how it reviews, but looks like it does about anything a vitamixer can and I've recently seen it for $89 at Walmart.
How can the $89.00 Ninja compare to the VitaMix? Does anyone own one?

Can it make the "hot" soup like the VitaMix?
by Die Hard
Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:53 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: When To Upgrade To A New Computer
Replies: 39
Views: 4277

Re: When To Upgrade To A New Computer

Anybody for or against refurbished laptops?
by Die Hard
Thu Nov 17, 2011 9:41 pm
Forum: Personal Consumer Issues
Topic: How Do You Deal with Status Anxiety?
Replies: 95
Views: 11392

Re: How Do You Deal with Status Anxiety?

ElJay wrote:If you have Netflix instant streaming, I highly recommend you watch the black comedy The Joneses.
Loved it!! I think I'll watch it again this week-end.