I had no idea how much I depended on my microwave.

Camper, I agree about the cell phone. It is an amazing little device. Using it as a "phone" is the least of it. In addition to all the things you mentioned, I play games on it, send and receive texts from family and friends, send and receive pictures, check my email when I'm not near a computer, use it as a map and GPS device, play music on it, use it to check the weather, translate foreign words, and so much more.

I depend on the microwave a lot also. It certainly boils water and soup, heats up frozen food, defrosts frozen food very quickly, cooks bacon with no mess, and cooks vegetables very quickly and easily, usually without needing a pot. I'd be lost without it.
 
Ruth n Jersey said:
Yesterday afternoon my microwave called it quits. I had it 7 years so I guess it was time.
My dependence on this thing was an eye opener.
First I thought,"how am I ever going to survive the holiday weekend without it?" My daughter and family are staying for three days.
My son stopped by and wanted a quick cup of coffee. Holding his mug of water he just stared at the spot where the microwave usually sat. I told him to get a pot and use the stove or our little hot water pot. He looked at me in disbelief.
I wanted a cup of tea and the hubby wanted to cook his oatmeal. We did it on the stove.View attachment 120951 How could this happen?
Its not like I actually use it to cook. Mainly reheat and keep things warm.
It made me think of all the big family gatherings and holiday dinners I made years ago before I even knew what a microwave was. I managed quite well.
First thing this morning the hubby went out and bought one. I think it was the first time in his life he ever bought anything without checking prices in at least 15 stores.
He was desperate and knew his life was at stake if he ever came home without one.
He bought a stainless steel one which I wasn't happy about,but thats all they had.
So I now have my new microwave, and I've calmed down. I'm not sure if this is so sad because of my addiction to this modern convenience or just plain funny.
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I rely heavily on mine throughout each day. I live alone and use it a great deal. I would have to make and emergency run too if mine conked out,
 
Camper6 said:
You don't know what you are missing. If you have just a land line all you can do is voice messages. Cell phones are a misnomer. It's more than just a phone. It's a computer basically and I can sit anywhere where I have to wait and I can look up this forum or any other forum I belong to. Or read a newspaper, or a book or do a crossword. I ride public transit a lot and when I'm on the bus the cell phone is my refuge away from home.

And it's a camera you always have with you. And you can exchange pictures with family and friends.

The difference between the cost of a land line and a cell phone now is minimal compared to what it used to be.

Right inside the door is a chart. For vegetables or whatever. I used it today. Looked up potato. #7 .
Put the potato inside. Click on sensor cook and click until number 7 comes up. Press start and it senses when the potato is coked. I use that often Also auto reheat. Put the leftovers in and click on auto reheat. Perfect. No more guessing. For defrosting you need the weight. Plug that in and auto defrost. Boiling water? Be very aware because it becomes super heated. It can explode when you move it. Rubber gloves recommended. That auto stuff is great because you can just walk away and do something else. They give you the time on frozen dinners. That's easy enough.i
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While I may not know what I'm missing, knowing I can walk out of my house, lock the door, and go about all of my business without having to look at or answer my telephone, is as freeing to me as flying with the birds.

I don't care to have some electronic gadget on my person whatever I'm doing. It's just not me speed.

My husband uses one and he says the very instant he retires (approx. 18 months), cell phone will be gone. No more.

One thing that has helped me decided against owning/using a cell phone... the masses of users that live with their noses stuck in their cell phones. I've had people walk and bump into me on the sidewalk/in stores, and I've had to slow and stop for people (while driving a car), because they were in their own little dream world with their noses stuck in their cell phones.

The more distance I separate myself from the cell phone generation, the happier I'll be.
 
My Panasonic has the sensor reheat. It’s great. I put leftovers in Corning Ware dishes, remove from fridge & hit the reheat button. No guessing. It’s perfect. This wasn’t a feature I purchased for, just thankful it’s there and that I happened to read the instructions.
 
Aunt Marg said:
While I may not know what I'm missing, knowing I can walk out of my house, lock the door, and go about all of my business without having to look at or answer my telephone, is as freeing to me as flying with the birds.

I don't care to have some electronic gadget on my person whatever I'm doing. It's just not me speed.

My husband uses one and he says the very instant he retires (approx. 18 months), cell phone will be gone. No more.

One thing that has helped me decided against owning/using a cell phone... the masses of users that live with their noses stuck in their cell phones. I've had people walk and bump into me on the sidewalk/in stores, and I've had to slow and stop for people (while driving a car), because they were in their own little dream world with their noses stuck in their cell phones.

The more distance I separate myself from the cell phone generation, the happier I'll be.
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If you want privacy there's no difference between a cell phone and a landline. Just shut them off. The basic is portability. I have seen my friend stay home all day because he was waiting for a phone call. If you are looking after someone who needs care and can reach you , it's better than being trapped.
 
They cook delicious, crisp bacon in 3 minutes or less. Cleanup is minimal. I'd get it just for that function, let alone all the other things it does.
 
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I have two microwave ovens. I had only one before, but it started to act up. Since I don't cook on my gas stove at all, I scrambled to get a new one. before it finally conked. It turned out , the problem was a bad outlet. So now, I have two. My gas stove has pilot lights. I haven't used it in 20 years, so I shut the gas off.
 
I hope everybody here is aware of the fact that when AT&T (and now Verizon to avoid a monopoly lawsuit) completely rolls out their FirstNet 5G combined cellphone/internet public safety network that will piggyback the existing network you will not have anything but 9-1-1 capability and some very limited features when an extremely serious national or even a regional disaster occurs.
 
Ruth n Jersey said:
Yesterday afternoon my microwave called it quits. I had it 7 years so I guess it was time.
My dependence on this thing was an eye opener.
First I thought,"how am I ever going to survive the holiday weekend without it?" My daughter and family are staying for three days.
My son stopped by and wanted a quick cup of coffee. Holding his mug of water he just stared at the spot where the microwave usually sat. I told him to get a pot and use the stove or our little hot water pot. He looked at me in disbelief.
I wanted a cup of tea and the hubby wanted to cook his oatmeal. We did it on the stove.View attachment 120951 How could this happen?
Its not like I actually use it to cook. Mainly reheat and keep things warm.
It made me think of all the big family gatherings and holiday dinners I made years ago before I even knew what a microwave was. I managed quite well.
First thing this morning the hubby went out and bought one. I think it was the first time in his life he ever bought anything without checking prices in at least 15 stores.
He was desperate and knew his life was at stake if he ever came home without one.
He bought a stainless steel one which I wasn't happy about,but thats all they had.
So I now have my new microwave, and I've calmed down. I'm not sure if this is so sad because of my addiction to this modern convenience or just plain funny.
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I use mine all the time. I would have to make a quick run to Wal-Mart if mine broke down.
 
NEWS FLASH. I was hesitant to try but I did it. I cooked a ribeye steak in te microwave and it was perfect. I did sear both sides first though that was not in the instructions. It was pretty thick, over an inch and weighed just over a pound. I microwaved on high for 5 minutes the turned it over and cooked it 4 minutes. Just the way I like it, no pink at all and really tender.

https://www.businessinsider.com/yes...ak down gently,the steak once halfway through.
 
rkunsaw said:
NEWS FLASH. I was hesitant to try but I did it. I cooked a ribeye steak in te microwave and it was perfect. I did sear both sides first though that was not in the instructions. It was pretty thick, over an inch and weighed just over a pound. I microwaved on high for 5 minutes the turned it over and cooked it 4 minutes. Just the way I like it, no pink at all and really tender.

https://www.businessinsider.com/yes-you-can-microwave-a-steak-heres-how-2016-6#:~:text=Pat the steak down gently,the steak once halfway through.
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I always knew you were a "High Steaks" kind of guy!
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