OldCat55
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| Registered on: | 4/18/2021 |
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re: Mattress questions
Posted by OldCat55 on 2/10/26 at 9:13 pm to prplhze2000
We are about 2 months in on a Tempurpedic LuxeBreeze Hybrid medium. We bought an adjustable frame to go with it. We also added some Tempurpedic pillows.
It took me about a week to get used to it. My wife and I both think it’s one of the best purchases we’ve made in the last few years. I’m no longer waking up with lower back pain.
It took me about a week to get used to it. My wife and I both think it’s one of the best purchases we’ve made in the last few years. I’m no longer waking up with lower back pain.
Can second Anna Maria. Go most years and will be there for 2 weeks in June-July.
re: Who still has directv satellite?
Posted by OldCat55 on 1/31/26 at 7:00 pm to Purple Spoon
Have had Directv satellite for 30 years. Switched to Directv streaming yesterday. The satellite service remains active for 14 days while I test out the streaming version. If I don’t like my new service, I can stop the migration process and go back to satellite.
So far, one thing I like about streaming is that you can reference live channels by their satellite number. SEC Network is 611 for streaming and satellite.
So far, one thing I like about streaming is that you can reference live channels by their satellite number. SEC Network is 611 for streaming and satellite.
A great tribute to your father. Lost my dad in 2006. Miss him every day. Best man I’ve ever known.
A+
I was lucky to have a very kind man as my father. He was very tough at times but never mean. He would help others before he would think of helping himself. I’ve been able to pass his lessons on to my son. My father fought so hard to live another couple of years so that my newborn boy would remember him. My now 22 year old will tell us things today that he remembers about his paw paw. He was 3 when my dad died.
My only regret regarding my father is that his COPD rendered him unable to speak in his last few days. Because of this, I could never understand his final words to me that he was urgently trying to say. All I could do is tell him not to worry and that I could take care of whatever came our way. This still haunts me today.
I am still blessed to have had such wonderful parents and aunts and uncles.
I was lucky to have a very kind man as my father. He was very tough at times but never mean. He would help others before he would think of helping himself. I’ve been able to pass his lessons on to my son. My father fought so hard to live another couple of years so that my newborn boy would remember him. My now 22 year old will tell us things today that he remembers about his paw paw. He was 3 when my dad died.
My only regret regarding my father is that his COPD rendered him unable to speak in his last few days. Because of this, I could never understand his final words to me that he was urgently trying to say. All I could do is tell him not to worry and that I could take care of whatever came our way. This still haunts me today.
I am still blessed to have had such wonderful parents and aunts and uncles.
re: Vader’s Model Desk: Renault FT-17 Light Tank
Posted by OldCat55 on 1/26/26 at 8:36 am to Darth_Vader
Another great job Darth
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77 Inch Class LG OLED evo AI C5 4K Smart TV 2025
I bought the same TV a few months ago. It has a great picture and really excels at night. The glare during the day is very noticeable when you are thinking about it. If I just flop down and start watching something, it’s fine but if I notice the glare I have a hard time not concentrating on it. I have a large window directly behind the main viewing area and a small window 90 degrees to the right of that one.
I did a side by side comparison between it and the G5 at Best Buy. My older eyes could not tell a difference in image quality.
It is fairly heavy. My son and I were able to put it up easily though.
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I'd say most of the mixed reviews come from them
Hell, they cut my road bore Spectrum line when they came through. Glad to hear you’re getting good service though. No one around here seems to know anything about them. I have not heard anything from them even though I’ve had a fairly large junction box on the road in front of my house for 2 or 3 months.
Most in fridge. 1 stick out in a butter dish. Kerrygold in a butter bell.
re: Vader’s Model Desk: a look back at 2025 + one last build
Posted by OldCat55 on 12/31/25 at 6:12 pm to Darth_Vader
Outstanding
Thanks S
re: Swyft Fiber
Posted by OldCat55 on 12/25/25 at 10:45 pm to GrammarKnotsi
It’s fiber optic cable.
My Spectrum fiber has been great so far. However, it’s power pole mounted. With Swyft burying everything, I think they’ll be able to swoop in after a hurricane and pick up a lot of customers.
My Spectrum fiber has been great so far. However, it’s power pole mounted. With Swyft burying everything, I think they’ll be able to swoop in after a hurricane and pick up a lot of customers.
Swyft Fiber
Posted by OldCat55 on 12/25/25 at 10:30 am
Anyone have any experience with them?
I am in a build out area now. They’ve buried conduit and run cable.
We currently have Spectrum.
I am in a build out area now. They’ve buried conduit and run cable.
We currently have Spectrum.
re: Vader’s Model Desk : SU-100 Soviet Tank Destroyer
Posted by OldCat55 on 12/22/25 at 7:15 pm to Darth_Vader
Very nice. Always enjoy your model threads.
I’ve eaten them rinsed in the pristine waters of the Tangipahoa River.
Long closed local bar used to cut up Vienna sausage and put it on a Tony’s frozen pizza. It was called a pony peter pizza on the menu. Had plenty of those back in the day.
Long closed local bar used to cut up Vienna sausage and put it on a Tony’s frozen pizza. It was called a pony peter pizza on the menu. Had plenty of those back in the day.
re: Leftover turkey: what do you like to do with it?
Posted by OldCat55 on 11/23/25 at 6:52 pm to TiptonInSC
Take all the leftovers and line them up on the counter. Let everyone choose what they want and roll it up in egg roll wrappers. Fry them up and serve with gravy for the dipping sauce.
My personal favorite: rotisserie turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, and a small bowl of gravy
My personal favorite: rotisserie turkey, dressing, cranberry sauce, and a small bowl of gravy
I always bake a large turkey. Butter, salt, and pepper only as a reminder of Thanksgivings past.
I also inject and do 2 turkey breasts on the rotisserie. First time people try it, they ask why I didn’t fry a whole turkey.
I also inject and do 2 turkey breasts on the rotisserie. First time people try it, they ask why I didn’t fry a whole turkey.
re: OLED TVs - Best time to buy
Posted by OldCat55 on 9/10/25 at 7:23 am to Draco Malfoy
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Costco
If the price of your TV drops within 30 days of store pick up or home delivery, Costco will refund the difference.
I bought a C5 on the last Sunday of August, the next day it was $200 cheaper. I had to wait until it was delivered to call customer service. Two days later Costco had refunded the difference. Their rep told me to keep checking price because as long as it was within 30 days from my delivery date they would refund again. And, you’ve gotta love a 5 year warranty.
I’ve had it for a little over a week. It’s very nice at night and does a great job during the day in a pretty bright room.
re: Looking to buy a new TV
Posted by OldCat55 on 8/27/25 at 8:38 am to Arthur Bach
I purchased an LG C5 77” from Costco and am waiting for it to be delivered. I did a lot of research and found many sites where it was rated as the top overall OLED. Sony, Samsung, and LG OLEDs all had great pictures. I was leery of Samsung because I read a lot of negative reviews relating to power board problems in the larger TVs. All my current TVs are Samsungs.
I used Rtings.com to compare brands and models. They really break down the various performance areas of the TVs and show the actual test results as well as providing a brief summary.
The G5 is ‘better’ than the C5 but costs almost twice as much.
I used Rtings.com to compare brands and models. They really break down the various performance areas of the TVs and show the actual test results as well as providing a brief summary.
The G5 is ‘better’ than the C5 but costs almost twice as much.
re: Non-Stick Pan for Eggs. Help!
Posted by OldCat55 on 8/27/25 at 8:24 am to Disco Ball
Bought my wife a set of LeCreuset non-sticks. I’m currently the only egg eater so I’m the exclusive egg cooker. They work great for us with everything we’ve thrown at them.
ETA: cheese comment: with no spray, butter or oil, 1 slice Sargento cheddar, 1 kosher dill spear - This is a family favorite. The pickle is wrapped in the cheese as it softens. Never even thinks about sticking and the cheese gets very crispy.
ETA: cheese comment: with no spray, butter or oil, 1 slice Sargento cheddar, 1 kosher dill spear - This is a family favorite. The pickle is wrapped in the cheese as it softens. Never even thinks about sticking and the cheese gets very crispy.
re: Do the 80s miss you?
Posted by OldCat55 on 8/23/25 at 9:21 am to F1y0n7h3W4LL
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Oh, and that big blown out hair? Yeah,that too.
With the right humidity, my wife’s hair goes back to the 80s. I like it.
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