Pappy
Living the Dream
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- Florida (transplanted New Yorker.)
This, to help us in and out of the bathtub. Delivering Friday.
What have you bought recently?
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Twostep
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- Tiny town Oklahoma, OK
The boots I was supposed to pick up did not fit. My instep is too high. Corral Women's White Glitter Inlay Western Boots | Boot Barn
Now I know how Cinderella's sisters felt.
Now I know how Cinderella's sisters felt.
Twostep
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- Tiny town Oklahoma, OK
Thank you Pappy! I shared the link with an older friend who might benefit from such an aid.
Jules
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Thanks, Pappy. That looks ideal for those who can’t mount a bar in their tub area.
dilettante
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- Michigan
Rechargeable battery power station for an upcoming birthday present.
Just recently fell to $280, I kept watching. Bought when a 50% discount was offered for a day. Saved $240 off the price just 3 weeks ago.
Looking forward to future price drops on many goods.
Just recently fell to $280, I kept watching. Bought when a 50% discount was offered for a day. Saved $240 off the price just 3 weeks ago.
Looking forward to future price drops on many goods.
Got the pants on Tuesday, put on a pair Wed. Must have lost a little weight, looser fit.
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Teacher Terry
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I’m so sorry this is happening. It’s going to put some small businesses out of business. I have bought everything I need for the next 4 years except for food, etc which I obviously can’t.
Prices are going to skyrocket and I’m saving as much as I can to add to my savings. I’m consulting as much as possible right now. I canceled my trip to Europe because of the expense.
Georgiagranny
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Lucky for me bedding plants and seeds are all "made" in America, but yanno what? It wouldn't surprise me if some of the increases in other things are spread around Home Depot's and Lowe's garden centers.
DD bought two Shasta daisy bedding plants for me this morning. I didn't spend any money...she paid for 'em.
DD bought two Shasta daisy bedding plants for me this morning. I didn't spend any money...she paid for 'em.
hollydolly
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- London England
An indoor plant moisture meter
dilettante
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- Michigan
Profiteering from media-fueled panic wouldn't exactly be untrodden ground.
Medusa
Senior Member
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- Mid-Atlantic
A new rug for the dog. It's soft and cozy. 
dilettante
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- Michigan
I bought a home Medicare Annual Test of mental acuity, memory, dexterity, patience, and perseverance.
You know, those tests the Doc gives you such as "draw a clock at 3:30" and other weird stuff like "sit in the chair, get up and walk over to the corner, turn around quickly, walk back and sit down again."
The Device
In this case, it masquerades as a "child's play tent" (which I bought as a sunshade for some portable outdoor gear sensitive to heating). Larger than I needed, but very similar and somewhat smaller products intended for my purpose can cost 3 times as much.
Cheap and flimsy, but this mini pop-up tent does the job. I'd used cardboard boxes (which heat up), umbrellas on their side (hard to secure against the breeze), etc. While this is not waterproof it offers enough cover for a light sprinkle of rain and has excellent ventilation.
The equipment I place inside is plenty heavy enough to hold the tent in place with no risk of blowing away.
The Geriatric Medicare Test
In the image above "fold size" shows the tent as it arrives zipped into its circular case.
Unzip the case, remove the tent, and unfurl it. The four egg-shaped loops of spring wire should pop it into shape with a satisfying fwoop.
Now, with no instructions (since none come with the device anyway)... try to figure out how to put it back into that case and zip it up, then do so!
Good luck with that.
BTW
This is a kids' play tent. Not great for pets. A cat or dog's claws will rip the thin fabric to shreds in no time. It is probably lighter-weight material than it even appears to be in the posted image.
You know, those tests the Doc gives you such as "draw a clock at 3:30" and other weird stuff like "sit in the chair, get up and walk over to the corner, turn around quickly, walk back and sit down again."
The Device
In this case, it masquerades as a "child's play tent" (which I bought as a sunshade for some portable outdoor gear sensitive to heating). Larger than I needed, but very similar and somewhat smaller products intended for my purpose can cost 3 times as much.
Cheap and flimsy, but this mini pop-up tent does the job. I'd used cardboard boxes (which heat up), umbrellas on their side (hard to secure against the breeze), etc. While this is not waterproof it offers enough cover for a light sprinkle of rain and has excellent ventilation.
The equipment I place inside is plenty heavy enough to hold the tent in place with no risk of blowing away.
The Geriatric Medicare Test
In the image above "fold size" shows the tent as it arrives zipped into its circular case.
Unzip the case, remove the tent, and unfurl it. The four egg-shaped loops of spring wire should pop it into shape with a satisfying fwoop.
Now, with no instructions (since none come with the device anyway)... try to figure out how to put it back into that case and zip it up, then do so!
Good luck with that.
BTW
This is a kids' play tent. Not great for pets. A cat or dog's claws will rip the thin fabric to shreds in no time. It is probably lighter-weight material than it even appears to be in the posted image.
Im 5'10 so I have the opposite problem. I often buy petite pants at Goodwill to wear for capris.
Depending on how short you are maybe capris would work as pants?
Have you tried rice in a sock. Its very economical and it conforms nicely to your body parts. You heat it up in the microwave.I bought another microwave heatpad... I have an electric one.. but unless the pain is excrutiating that one is a bit of a faff to get out and plug in etc... so the little cotton covered heatpads are easier to use..
I bought a new ironing board cover from Walmart. The old one wouldn't stay on. I finally gave up and bought a new one.
Not sure how old the old was but it came with the wood ironing board when I bought it used at auction in the 1970's.
I also bought some green and gold and copper nail polish to paint some jewelry and stuff. I dont use it for my nails.
I do too much grubbing. Polish is perfect for small projects. Enamel in a little bottle that comes with a brush.
Not sure how old the old was but it came with the wood ironing board when I bought it used at auction in the 1970's.
I also bought some green and gold and copper nail polish to paint some jewelry and stuff. I dont use it for my nails.
I do too much grubbing. Polish is perfect for small projects. Enamel in a little bottle that comes with a brush.
dilettante
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- Michigan
What? You don't care for that mod verdigris look?
hollydolly
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- London England
try this...
dilettante
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Oh, I got it in there. But you'd need to try it to see that it isn't as easy as that video makes it look.
But I'm sure practice makes perfect.
Actually I do. Green is my very most favorite color.
But Im too much of a grubber to wear polish. DIY and gardening is hard on the nails.
Today its weeding and replanting and mulch. And I have some stone walls waiting for me to get to them.
So. I have to limit it to jewelry and small projects.
hollydolly
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- London England
one of the grandchildren probably would have done it fast....
hollydolly
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- London England
I beg to differ, I have my nails professionally manicured on a regular basis, and have them painted always with a shellac type of varnish, I can very much do D-I-Y and Gardening .. and have no damge to my nials.. in the garden gloves are the answer...Actually I do. Green is my very most favorite color.
But Im too much of a grubber to wear polish. DIY and gardening is hard on the nails.
Today its weeding and replanting and mulch. And I have some stone walls waiting for me to get to them.
So. I have to limit it to jewelry and small projects.
Marcy Sheiner
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- Bay Area CA
Thanks for the reminder about capris--I used to wear them a lot, but I haven't seen them in stores lately. Maybe they're out of fashion? As if I care! I'll check out the Goodwill store near me.Im 5'10 so I have the opposite problem. I often buy petite pants at Goodwill to wear for capris.
Depending on how short you are maybe capris would work as pants?
Have you tried rice in a sock. Its very economical and it conforms nicely to your body parts. You heat it up in the microwave.
Jules
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The Bay (the store that‘s closing) had lots. They’re bringing in their pre-ordered goods. Macy’s often carries the same items with a different brand name.
dilettante
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- Michigan
Two liter bottle of house brand seltzer water. With warm days coming I like to have the option of my favorite treat in the cold drinks department.
I may even have to invest in supplies for making my own again.
I don't add flavorings, sugared or sugarless. I'm starting to consider putting in some unsweetened herbal tea concentrate though. I just worry that it may taste too bitter.
I may even have to invest in supplies for making my own again.
I don't add flavorings, sugared or sugarless. I'm starting to consider putting in some unsweetened herbal tea concentrate though. I just worry that it may taste too bitter.