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Message 1417468 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 1:14:23 UTC - in response to Message 1417462.  

Same as Julie, no cloth dryer here. Just doesn't make economic sense in Hot California.
As to other uses for Dyson technology, I will let you know after I think of something and of course have a deal with them.

Here in the windy hot desert a gas or electric dryer makes lots of sense, unless one doesn't mind wind blown dirt in newly washed clothes or winds fast enough to knock clothes off of a clothes line. My neighbor uses the sun on Her front porch to dry the clothes, but not everyone has that option and a clothes line can't be put up here, the last owner forbid that, wanted people to use the pay machines only.
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Message 1417483 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 1:40:15 UTC

I hang my cloth up indoors. Windows and doors maybe be open depending on temps.
Still same effect without the dust.
I live across the street from a Baseball diamond and if I should hang my laundry outside, it would have a red tint.
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Message 1417493 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 2:04:53 UTC

I plan to buy us a Dyson but they're so friggin expensive


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Message 1417502 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 2:11:55 UTC

That is why my replacement isn't one of them.
Back to Dyson or is wondering off topic ok with you Bob?
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Message 1417518 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 4:04:39 UTC

I'm all for letting it wander where it may, but I hope no one takes it too seriously. My problem with many modern conveniences is their price. I too own a manual can opener and I manually put ice trays in my freezer. I also pretty much have to use an electric clothes dryer as my physical restrictions would make hanging clothes out to dry extremely difficult.
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Message 1417519 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 4:08:55 UTC

Also sucks hanging clothes out in a raging snowstorm when its blowing like hell and 10 dgrees F. Yes your clothes will freeze themselves dry after a time but wading though 3 feet of snow sucks.

Now dyson could make a combination beer cooler and end table. Never have to leave my chair when watching my favorite shows.
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Message 1417526 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 4:43:16 UTC - in response to Message 1417519.  

Also sucks hanging clothes out in a raging snowstorm when its blowing like hell and 10 dgrees F. Yes your clothes will freeze themselves dry after a time but wading though 3 feet of snow sucks.

Now dyson could make a combination beer cooler and end table. Never have to leave my chair when watching my favorite shows.

Don't laZ boy make a chair to that spec~?

Found it LaZ Boy Gizmo Electric recliner.

Product Features:
• Leather reclining chair
• High quality Grade C Italian semi-analine leather (0.9mm-1.1mm)
• 10 point massage system with 15 settings
• Patented La Z Boy electric recliner mechanism
• Hugs close to the wall for space saving (100mm minimum distance from wall to fully recline)
• Heat pad in the lower back area
• Side pocket to hold remote controls and other necessities
• Mini fridge hidden in armrest - holds 6 cans
• 2 cup holders on mini fridge lid
• Built in speakers with separate volume and bass control dials
• Audio port to connect your iPod or mp3 player
• Bluetooth audio connectivity
• Headphone port
• Weight Limit 114kg (18 Stone)
• 1 year warranty

Handset Options:
• Recline up/down
• Massage intensity control
• Massage point selection
• Heat on/off
• Mode selection
• Timer setting
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Message 1417542 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 6:10:14 UTC

Its missing a pilot relief tube though:)
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Message 1417564 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 9:20:18 UTC - in response to Message 1417542.  

Its missing a pilot relief tube though:)

Suppose they think you have to get some exercise;-)
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Message 1417593 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 12:10:53 UTC - in response to Message 1417584.  

Like the electric can opener.

All beer and cat food in the UK comes in flip top tins, no need for can openers any more.




Over here, cans of a cheap brand still need to be opened with a can opener.
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Message 1417595 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 12:25:37 UTC

La-Choy brand Chinese food comes in large diameter cans that require a can opener. I bought an electric can opener made by Black & Decker expecting it to be of comparable quality to their power tools and was extremely disappointed. My hand powered device works better. I do try to buy products in cans that have pull tab tops if possible.

I like that LaZ Boy recliner but alas I can't afford one.
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Message 1417615 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 13:07:17 UTC - in response to Message 1417598.  

It's like wine, even medium quality ones come in screw top bottles these days. We live in a lazy convenience orientated society.


There are some very good reasons, not related in any way to being lazy or inconvenienced, why screwcaps are increasingly gaining favour among wine producers as the closure of choice.
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Message 1417632 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 13:53:18 UTC

My Sweetie LSM deserves to have as much help as possible
around the house here. As I was not able to help out like
I wanted to, and even though I am as poor as a church
mouse I saved up to get her appliances that will give her
the least amount of problems. I don't drink and I don't smoke
so it is only right that I spend my money on something nice for
my wife.
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Message 1417691 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 14:57:47 UTC - in response to Message 1417526.  

Also sucks hanging clothes out in a raging snowstorm when its blowing like hell and 10 dgrees F. Yes your clothes will freeze themselves dry after a time but wading though 3 feet of snow sucks.

Now dyson could make a combination beer cooler and end table. Never have to leave my chair when watching my favorite shows.

Don't laZ boy make a chair to that spec~?

Found it LaZ Boy Gizmo Electric recliner.

Product Features:
• Leather reclining chair
• High quality Grade C Italian semi-analine leather (0.9mm-1.1mm)
• 10 point massage system with 15 settings
• Patented La Z Boy electric recliner mechanism
• Hugs close to the wall for space saving (100mm minimum distance from wall to fully recline)
• Heat pad in the lower back area
• Side pocket to hold remote controls and other necessities
• Mini fridge hidden in armrest - holds 6 cans
• 2 cup holders on mini fridge lid
• Built in speakers with separate volume and bass control dials
• Audio port to connect your iPod or mp3 player
• Bluetooth audio connectivity
• Headphone port
• Weight Limit 114kg (18 Stone)
• 1 year warranty

Handset Options:
• Recline up/down
• Massage intensity control
• Massage point selection
• Heat on/off
• Mode selection
• Timer setting

I wouldn't mind having the fridge and cupholders (for other stuff, not beer) and the heat could be useful in the winter, but I don't need most of it and I'm way over the weight limit. I agree with James about the relief tube.

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Message 1417766 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 16:43:24 UTC - in response to Message 1417542.  
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Its missing a pilot relief tube though:)

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Message 1417781 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 17:21:51 UTC

I have a 2nd hand La Z Boy Swivel Recliner, it works, though I can see why My Brother didn't like swivel recliners, cause from time to time one has to pull them forward a bit as the recliners scoot back some when one sits down in them, Mines green and outside of that 1 shortcoming, I like it. It's in better shape than what I had before at least.
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Message 1417858 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 19:56:49 UTC

My La Z Boy recliner does that too, and it doesn't swivel.

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Message 1417868 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 20:05:37 UTC - in response to Message 1417858.  
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That's too bad, the swivel part comes in very handy, if I want to take a nap, I can turn the recliner away from the window with the sun streaming in or away from the cool air. Mine is covered in cloth, leather and Me don't always get along.
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Message 1417869 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 20:06:28 UTC

I had a recliner but the back rub setting gave
me headaches, needless to say I don't have one
any more. It was covered with the skin of the
endangered Nogg. You know, noggahide!
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Message 1417877 - Posted: 19 Sep 2013, 20:09:27 UTC

I don't mine it not swiveling. I never open the drapes anyway. Mine is leather, but right from day 1 I've had a sheet over it so my skin won't stick.

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