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  1. Guinness...the basis of life!
  2. Wife put Guinness in Irish Stew. Only used less than half and I was forced to finish the bottle. Stew was good. Hope we have more. I buy a six pack, she uses half a bottle to flavor the stew. I can handle that.
  3. For years it was the cheap Wranglers, then Costco Kirkland. Usually have two I rotate, and the third “workout” for yard work and other dirty jobs. Another is dedicated to painting for obvious reasons. Before rotating, the primary jeans typically last 3 seasons with little wear during summer. Hardest part is buying - absolutely no stretch fabric, traditional denim only. Last pair I purchased, I splurged with Levi’s for first time in decades. Decent fit but worst pair ever. After two washings, wife thought I snagged a gash in rear. As I looked at it, weak fabric near rear pocket shredding. Ironed a patch inside, yet despite the reinforcement, continued pulling apart after next walk. Added liquid “fabric seam” glue to the reamaing threads above the patch to secure the hole/tear, and inside the edges of the patch that was beginning to roll away. After another wash and remains repaired. So much for premium wear…back to cheap.
  4. If I re-did the countertops to true granite/solid surface, that is what I would put in. When I re-did the kitchen with cabinets and stainless steel hood, I replaced the enameled cast iron with strainless steel, just like all of the new appliances. I cheaped out on the countertops, mainly because the island is 4'x5'. I "painted" the existing countertops with a multi-part stone embeded Daich Spreadstone Countertop coating. SpreadStone Mineral Select Countertop Finishing Kit - Daich Coatings Actually thought about doing the same for garage and patio/walkway surfaces (different product specific to application), but when looking at the instructions was the "second coat" not mentioned in marketing...and doubled the price of what was already at the top price tier. Would look great though! They are a Canadian company with a unique product. I see Home Depot now sells their premium product line, but have no Idea why they don't open a warehouse a few miles away in Buffalo to support the US market - each truckload to warehouse through Customs rather than each individual shipment through Customs together with the UPS/FedEx customs broker fee.
  5. A biblical experience, the wayward sun?
  6. Perhaps you are not fat. It was cheap material and shrunk in the wash. At least, that's my story and I am sticking to it!
  7. THIS! Wife hates shifting to all the remotes. Tried to resolve with Logitech Harmony (and an older Logitech One) universal remote. They continually get lost and have to go into correction mode "Did this correct the problem? Y/N" menu sequence. Finally the one in the bedroom died and went back to the original Panasonic remote and despite not having the "." key for the expanded OTA channels (i.e. 2.1, 2.2, 2.3 etc) works great as 2 takes it to 2.1, then up channel to 2.2, 2.3. Also has an actual "input" button to switch inputs - DVD and Apple TV - rather than an activity menu that invariable got lost (i.e. jumped too many inputs) when changing activity. Wife is happy now! The one in the living Room is controlled by the original "Logitech One" One activity is labeled "Watch TV" which is TV only, the next activity is labeled "Watch TV-HT" which utilizes the Yamaha receiver and speakers, making it convenient to cross compare. Straight TV is louder and harsher, where when connected through the receiver, yes the sound is smoother, but so soft I have to crank up the volume controlled by the receiver. That is why I will simplify when upgrade, building more model cabinetry, then TV with soundbar, then totally separate stereo system, perhaps in another room. With daylight, looked at my Sonus connection to the Panasonic. Sonus - including the current model - doesn't offer optical - which simplifies that, and honestly, have several optical cables in my junk box as always had problems with other applications, and that includes premium cables trying to resolve the issues. Much prefer HDMI. Out TV's are about the same age and amazing how that Samsung owners manual link doesn't include at least one page with overall input/connection diagram or "specifications". With mine, I have 3 HDMI inputs, labeled Input 1 (HDMI-arc), Input 2 (HDIM to DVD), and Input 3 (HDMI to Apple TV) which correspond to the input selection/change menu on the TV screen that also includes other inputs - RCA, USB, etc that don't apply. Obviously, I have the Sonus soundbar hooked up to Input 1 as it required the "arc" designation ("earc" is simply newer technology, but both work). I never have to choose Input one for the speakers as that is automatic irrespective of which other input (Cable/Antenna, Input 2, Input 3) with the initial setup of the Sonus speaker. Finally, the good news. with a 40" set, the 25-28" soundbars are ideal up to 48/55" sets as the longer soundbars are designed for the 55" and higher sets.
  8. Something like this is what I would consider putting in. While this appears to be wood waterproof flooring, would probably lean towards the wood look vinyl floooring 'boards'. QuickStep Studio + Spill Repel Whistler Oak 12-mm T x 6-in W x 48-in L Waterproof Wood Plank Laminate Flooring (1 / Carton) in the Laminate Flooring department at Lowes.com
  9. As a connoisseur of fine orange juice, pulp is a must. Even better is walking through an orange grove, picking off the tree and with a swirling cut using your pocket knife removing the rind. Bonus points if you can cut it in one continual circular motion and only have one peal! Now enjoy each plug, bursting with the sweet juice and pulp, spitting seeds out if any, and as an added bonus the remaining white albedo fiber that your knife sliced through as you removed the rind. As a kid, I use to row my boat across the lake and do just that. While most of the grove was Valencia for juicing, I knew where a couple Naval trees were as well as a tangerine. And for tartness, some nice grapefruit just off the tree. Absolute swill OJ is "Made from Concentrate". BLAH!
  10. Route 66 and I40 are intertwined with exit offshoots of the original Route 66. Be aware of where you want to get off to tour the original, but think of I40 as the directional route you can't escape. Coming from Colorado - the north rim of grand canyons, but most people think of the south rim. You could see both. The south rim as two approaches from Flagstaff making a big circle - the southern approach and the eastern approach to the Grand Canyons. From Colorado/Utah (4 corners, Lake Powell) it would ne the eastern approach before you reached Flagstaff. There will be many Canyon overlooks before you reach the park. Also on the eastern side, but between your cutoff from US89 to the Canyon and Flagstaff is Sunset Crater and the road over the lava fields (a large detour loop connecting at both ends to US89) also had an overlook section where se the painted desert in the distance (also seen and much closer at Petrified Forest exit on I40). Flagstaff. I know you won't be going as far south on I17 as Phoenix, but consider the red rock county of Sedona. DON'T take I17, but Oak Creek Canyon Rd that parallels it and goes straight to Sedona. Return to Flagstaff and I40/Rt66 on I17. When you get on I17 south of Sedona, consider going south one more exit to Montezuma Castle National Monument (cliff dwelling Indian ruins). It is just off the Interstate. Skip nearby Montezuma Well. As back at Flagstaff and I40 heading east toward New Mexico, Meteor Crater is OK - standing on edge platform looking at giant meteor impact site - Nearby Petrified Forest and the visible painted desert is worth a stop even if you don't hike, but a photo opp.
  11. With one TV I have the classic receiver, bookshelf, center, and sub (no rear channel for 5.1 sound - just 3.1). Doing it over again, I wouldn't...just make the receiver/speakers as dedicated stereo with turntable for vinyl. Would make it much like my bedroom set-up. There I use a soundbar programmed to be the speaker for any combination of inputs (antenna, DVD, Apple TV etc) of the TV. Not fancy, but just the basic soundbar. Avoided Bose like the plague, but there are several competing systems. I bought into the Sonus system and have the Beam (now Beam 2) with no satellites or sub. That alone blew away original speakers on my Panasonic Plasma. With the Sonus system additional speakers can expand the system in the room, or with the wifi connection have speakers in any room for whole home sound. If (when) I upgrade the living room which is much larger with high ceilings. It will be the Sonus Arc which is a standout among premium soundbars and at $899 a bargain compared to other premium soundbars like the $2600 Klipsch Heritage or $2200 Seinhauser. Sonus website Soundbars for TV and Home Theater - Sonos Also, go to Crutchfield website. They have a lot of articles on TV audio setup, staff reviews, etc Best Dolby Atmos sound bars for 2024 (crutchfield.com)
  12. But be particular. Make sure it is the same brand as the duffle. Or better yet, leave the mis-matched duffle with them as you include the chair and duffle in the swap.
  13. My wife continually falsely accuses me of falling asleep. I am not! I am thinking with my eyes closed!
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