The Anything Thread

[RichGem]

You're the kind that raids your kids' halloween bags, aren't you?
.

I would if I could, but no kids of my own. My niece and nephew, however, have been known to have candy missing from time-to-time. I blame their mother (my sister).

[Swampfox]

I would if I could, but no kids of my own. My niece and nephew, however, have been known to have candy missing from time-to-time. I blame their mother (my sister).

:lol:

[soapbox]

Sleep tight Little Soapbox.

She's got a big day learning Linux ahead of her tomorrow.


No, not Mint Girl. However, the gentleman I was talking to did ask out MG's roommate yesterday. And yes, her phone works. In fact, I think I'll give her a call now!

W00t! :w00t:


Just called MG. She was busy and asked if she could call back. Now I'm sitting anxiously by the phone...:001_rolle

Ha! Serves you right!




This post:

And this post:

were posted 1 minute apart. You must, MUST tell me how you achieve putting a toddler to bed in that time. Mine were in bed 2 HOURS AGO and guess what? :glare: They got a little over-tired.

Fair enough. Okay, THIS post (after another 1K marker and NO flair) is the real first post-bedtime post. Her bedtime is 7:45. Yeah, it takes a while -- over an hour tonight, and that was sans bath.

[soapbox]

Looks like I missed the chat. :mad3:

[blackfoot]

Looks like I missed the chat. :mad3:

Me too.

[Swampfox]

http://icanhascheezburger.files.wordpress.com/2010/06/82e587a0-cfad-466d-aa97-e820c08e303e.jpg

[soapbox]

I'm in chat now.

[a_bit_crafty]

She's got a big day learning Linux ahead of her tomorrow.



W00t! :w00t:



Ha! Serves you right!



Fair enough. Okay, THIS post (after another 1K marker and NO flair) is the real first post-bedtime post. Her bedtime is 7:45. Yeah, it takes a while -- over an hour tonight, and that was sans bath.

OK, that was TOTALLY Andrew's fault this time. :aureola:

[sol92258]

We're not digging up my grandma! I'll get in trouble!
I didn't realize that Blake's hospital tunnels ran under a cemetery. :eek:

Not by her.
Tell me about it. How I wound up being a security guard in Ft. Wacky, Indiana, last night, I'll never know........:blink:
Forget that! Just try to explain why you were dressed up in a loin cloth (no pants) with a sheep regarding you with amorous intent.

Okay, this has gotten too weird for me. :huh:


yes, weird indeed....and a disaster for my monitor which just got a coffee bath...:lol::lol::lol::lol:







Possibly, she may be a zombie now.


I think I'm a zombie now,
Lookin' for brains and just runnin' around
I think I'm zombie now
I really want to rip open your skull and dig in now

hmmmm.... (http://io9.com/5572202/syfy-brings-us-tiffany-vs-debbie-gibson-how-much-80s+nostalgia-camp-can-you-handle)


Such excuse don't count unless you're talking to Mint Girl.:angry:
I guess I missed the "Mint Girl" reference...

[sol92258]

:blink::blink::blink::blink::blink:



Candy Corn? No one eats that stuff.
I love candy corn!!!
Learned something last Helloween...take equal parts candy corn and dry roasted peanuts, mix, masticate! Nom Nom!

There's also pumpkin spice candy corn, which rocks, too!


I do! :glare: Where else are you going to get masticable fangs! :w00t:
:thumbup1::thumbup::thumbup:

[skklog]

Mr. Crafty says, "What's with the zebra chicken and grilled cheese?"

To which I lovingly reply, "I think that's the point."

:thumbsup:


In over news, I'm the new boss!

When my boss asked if I needed anything to get started I said a whip!

[a_bit_crafty]

She's got a big day learning Linux ahead of her tomorrow.



W00t! :w00t:



Ha! Serves you right!



Fair enough. Okay, THIS post (after another 1K marker and NO flair) is the real first post-bedtime post. Her bedtime is 7:45. Yeah, it takes a while -- over an hour tonight, and that was sans bath.


:thumbsup:


In over news, I'm the new boss!

When my boss asked if I needed anything to get started I said a whip!

':lol::lol::lol::thumbup:

[RichGem]

She's got a big day learning Linux ahead of her tomorrow.




Woo hoo! :w00t:

[RichGem]

I guess I missed the "Mint Girl" reference...

Mint Girl = this nice girl who's throwing herself at Andrew (initially by writing happy bday to him on an andes mint candy), but he's too... uh ... slow.... to see that she digs him and he still hasn't asked her out on a date yet. We're trying to big brother/guilt him into call her, but we have yet to hear of the results.

[soapbox]

Woo hoo! :w00t:

Yep, the package came today. We'll see where she goes with it.

To all: Rich is a fantastic human being.

[RichGem]

Yep, the package came today. We'll see where she goes with it.

To all: Rich is a fantastic human being.

aw shucks. :blush:

[amspratt]

Mint Girl = this nice girl who's throwing herself at Andrew (initially by writing happy bday to him on an andes mint candy), but he's too... uh ... slow.... to see that she digs him and he still hasn't asked her out on a date yet. We're trying to big brother/guilt him into call her, but we have yet to hear of the results.

Just to clarify, I've already called her a few times. I just haven't asked her out yet. Anyway, remember how, like two hours ago, she said she'd call back "in ten minutes?" Yeah, well, she still hasn't called. I'm still waiting by the phone, crying myself to sleep...

[Swampfox]

yes, weird indeed....and a disaster for my monitor which just got a coffee bath...:lol::lol::lol::lol:

:lol::lol::lol: Glad we could help.


hmmmm.... (http://io9.com/5572202/syfy-brings-us-tiffany-vs-debbie-gibson-how-much-80s+nostalgia-camp-can-you-handle)

Those were the days, my friend, we thought they'd never end......


I love candy corn!!!
Learned something last Helloween...take equal parts candy corn and dry roasted peanuts, mix, masticate! Nom Nom!

There's also pumpkin spice candy corn, which rocks, too!

:blink::blink::blink:


:thumbsup:


In over news, I'm the new boss!

When my boss asked if I needed anything to get started I said a whip!

Congrats, Skkloh!:thumbup:


YTo all: Rich is a fantastic human being.

Ah, you've tried his Stewarts/Tequila concoction.

[RichGem]

Just to clarify, I've already called her a few times. I just haven't asked her out yet. Anyway, remember how, like two hours ago, she said she'd call back "in ten minutes?" Yeah, well, she still hasn't called. I'm still waiting by the phone, crying myself to sleep...

Well, don't cry yourself to sleep, but don't be surprised that she's now making you wait (for a call) after you've made her wait (for a date). Women can be like that. And remember, she's thinking this is just gonna be another chat, not a date offer.

[RichGem]

:lol::lol::lol: Glad we could help.



Those were the days, my friend, we thought they'd never end......



:blink::blink::blink:



Congrats, Skkloh!:thumbup:



Ah, you've tried his Stewarts/Tequila concoction.

Who'd've thought they'd turn out so good/popular. But, dag nab it, the wallymart near me doesn't carry stewards lime anymore. :incazzato

[Swampfox]

Well, don't cry yourself to sleep, but don't be surprised that she's now making you wait (for a call) after you've made her wait (for a date). Women can be like that. And remember, she's thinking this is just gonna be another chat, not a date offer.

+1


Who'd've thought they'd turn out so good/popular. But, dag nab it, the wallymart near me doesn't carry stewards lime anymore. :incazzato

I'm gonna have to try this. What is the ratios of Stewarts to Tequila (and which one works best?)?

[RichGem]

:lol::lol::lol: Glad we could help.



We ruin more computer equip around here that way.




Those were the days, my friend, we thought they'd never end......



:blink::blink::blink:



Congrats, Skkloh!:thumbup:



This?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98mxTslGjbs

[RichGem]

+1



I'm gonna have to try this. What is the ratios of Stewarts to Tequila (and which one works best?)?

Oh, I suppose it doesn't matter, but I use 1 to 1.5 shots tequila and the rest soda w/ ice cubes in an (I think) 6 oz glass. Crushed ice would no doubt work too.

[Swampfox]

We ruin more computer equip around here that way.





This?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98mxTslGjbs

Skkloh is also Shiloh and Skklog??!!:blink:

[Swampfox]

Oh, I suppose it doesn't matter, but I use 1 to 1.5 shots tequila and the rest soda w/ ice cubes in an (I think) 6 oz glass. Crushed ice would no doubt work too.

Thanks! :thumbup1:

[RichGem]

Skkloh is also Shiloh and Skklog??!!:blink:

He's a man of many disguises. It sorta comes with the territory when you're the father of all basement cats.

[RichGem]

Thanks! :thumbup1:

You're welcome. One other tip is that I let the soda get a little flat ... it's much more carbonated than your standard soda. But, that's up to you. In any case, report back when you've tried it. Rum and coconut rum work well too.

[amspratt]

We ruin more computer equip around here that way.

Don't forget ruining equipment by inspiring people to try Linux, which ultimately leads to a botched HD partition and irrevocable loss of data...

[RichGem]

Don't forget ruining equipment by inspiring people to try Linux, which ultimately leads to a botched HD partition and irrevocable loss of data...

You've had a very unusual problem, as far as I can tell from here. Partitioning is usually straight forward and error-free. If you really want to dual boot you can also go the system commander route (if they still make that), but it's a bit redundant. GRUB can easily handle dual booting, it's just that MS doesn't always play nice if you don't do it correctly.

[Swampfox]

You've had a very unusual problem, as far as I can tell from here. Partitioning is usually straight forward and error-free.

It was that butterfly...effect....



Sorry...

[RichGem]

It was that butterfly...effect....



Sorry...

It's probably skklog's fault. :001_rolle

[amspratt]

You've had a very unusual problem, as far as I can tell from here. Partitioning is usually straight forward and error-free.

And it's not so bad really, since I still technically have all my files. I just can't open Windows. I suppose if it comes down to it I can just put all the important files on an external HD and reformat my hard drive, then start from scratch. The prospect is kind of refreshing.

Okay, MG update time. She texted me, and apparently she wasn't really in a place where she could talk when I called. Now we're just texting back and forth. I think I'll have to wait until tomorrow to ask.

[RichGem]

And it's not so bad really, since I still technically have all my files. I just can't open Windows. I suppose if it comes down to it I can just put all the important files on an external HD and reformat my hard drive, then start from scratch. The prospect is kind of refreshing.

Okay, MG update time. She texted me, and apparently she wasn't really in a place where she could talk when I called. Now we're just texting back and forth. I think I'll have to wait until tomorrow to ask.


DO NOT WAIT. Text her and ask if it's OK to call her now b/c you want to hear her voice. Then call her and ask her out.

[Swampfox]

And it's not so bad really, since I still technically have all my files. I just can't open Windows. I suppose if it comes down to it I can just put all the important files on an external HD and reformat my hard drive, then start from scratch. The prospect is kind of refreshing.

Okay, MG update time. She texted me, and apparently she wasn't really in a place where she could talk when I called. Now we're just texting back and forth. I think I'll have to wait until tomorrow to ask.

Here is where is would normally be really, well me, and post something. bUt I am going to be nice since you are still the new guy here. :biggrin1:

[amspratt]

DO NOT WAIT. Text her and ask if it's OK to call her now b/c you want to hear her voice. Then call her and ask her out.

You gotta be kidding! That line only works for married people, or people in super cheesy relationships (I guess I am part of the Czardom of Cheddar). She's at a movie with her family, so I don't think that would really fly at the moment.

[RichGem]

DO NOT WAIT. Text her and ask if it's OK to call her now b/c you want to hear her voice. Then call her and ask her out.


Here is where is would normally be really, well me, and post something. bUt I am going to be nice since you are still the new guy here. :biggrin1:


I'm going to be in about 10 minutes. I will check back before then. Post some good news for us, Andrew or we'll have to big brother you to no end. This is a promise.

[amspratt]

I'm going to be in about 10 minutes. I will check back before then. Post some good news for us, Andrew or we'll have to big brother you to no end. This is a promise.

Are we talking George Orwell's 1984 Big Brother? The kind that watches you all the time and kills you? Because if that's the case I'll call her right now, movie or not!

[Swampfox]

Are we talking George Orwell's 1984 Big Brother? The kind that watches you all the time and kills you? Because if that's the case I'll call her right now, movie or not!

We can do that too, if it makes you feel better.

[amspratt]

We can do that too, if it makes you feel better.

No, I think I'd rather not. Anyway gents, I'd love to stay and learn about all the ways I'm not succeeding in my dating life, but my friends and I are off to watch a movie. Have a lovely evening, and I'll let you know first thing when I ask out MG. TTFN!

[RichGem]

Are we talking George Orwell's 1984 Big Brother? The kind that watches you all the time and kills you? Because if that's the case I'll call her right now, movie or not!


We can do that too, if it makes you feel better.

I was thinking more along the lines of endless harassment from soapbox, swamfox, and myself, but if the movie version motivates you, then let's go with that instead.

[Swampfox]

No, I think I'd rather not. Anyway gents, I'd love to stay and learn about all the ways I'm not succeeding in my dating life, but my friends and I are off to watch a movie. Have a lovely evening, and I'll let you know first thing when I ask out MG. TTFN!

Coward! :letterk2:


I was thinking more along the lines of endless harassment from soapbox, swamfox, and myself, but if the movie version motivates you, then let's go with that instead.

Swamfox? Who's that? :huh:

[RichGem]

No, I think I'd rather not. Anyway gents, I'd love to stay and learn about all the ways I'm not succeeding in my dating life, but my friends and I are off to watch a movie. Have a lovely evening, and I'll let you know first thing when I ask out MG. TTFN!

Well, ultimately, it is your business and not ours. We are just hoping to help you "get the girl." But, I'm really starting to wonder if you want to (no offence intended). That's fine if you're not all that interested, but don't let a good chance pass you by if you are, in fact, interested in her. She's not going to wait forever, no matter how interested she might be in you.

[RichGem]

Coward! :letterk2:



Swamfox? Who's that? :huh:

That's Southern for "SwampCat" Duh.

[Swampfox]

That's Southern for "SwampCat" Duh.

:lol: Good night TATers.

[soapbuddy]

So which movie did you see?

[sol92258]

Mint Girl = this nice girl who's throwing herself at Andrew (initially by writing happy bday to him on an andes mint candy), but he's too... uh ... slow.... to see that she digs him and he still hasn't asked her out on a date yet. We're trying to big brother/guilt him into call her, but we have yet to hear of the results.
ahhh, nice


Just to clarify, I've already called her a few times. I just haven't asked her out yet. Anyway, remember how, like two hours ago, she said she'd call back "in ten minutes?" Yeah, well, she still hasn't called. I'm still waiting by the phone, crying myself to sleep...
do not forget: a woman's "10 minutes" is like the last "2 minutes" of the football game....


We ruin more computer equip around here that way.

Chip was the master at that...


GRUB can easily handle dual booting, it's just that MS doesn't always play nice if you don't do it correctly.
I've only had one problem when setting up a multiple boot, but I rebuilt the GRUB list and it fixed it....but only the Lord knows how I did it :blush:


Are we talking George Orwell's 1984 Big Brother? The kind that watches you all the time and kills you? Because if that's the case I'll call her right now, movie or not!
of course, that's why we had you install that "special" version of Linux, and why it won't boot, then you can't see what Rich and Jesse are up to....you do still have the web cam connected, right?

[amspratt]

Well, ultimately, it is your business and not ours. We are just hoping to help you "get the girl." But, I'm really starting to wonder if you want to (no offence intended). That's fine if you're not all that interested, but don't let a good chance pass you by if you are, in fact, interested in her. She's not going to wait forever, no matter how interested she might be in you.

I appreciate the brotherly advice, and in all truth I probably deserve a little flak. Fortune favors the bold, after all. Oh, and I'm definitely interested.

[amspratt]

do not forget: a woman's "10 minutes" is like the last "2 minutes" of the football game....
How true that is.




I've only had one problem when setting up a multiple boot, but I rebuilt the GRUB list and it fixed it....but only the Lord knows how I did it :blush:


of course, that's why we had you install that "special" version of Linux, and why it won't boot, then you can't see what Rich and Jesse are up to....you do still have the web cam connected, right?

Oh yeah, it's connected. Want me to patch you into the feed. It's pretty boring though. :lol:

[SRock]

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

I knew you'd get that, Ray!


Don't worry! I'm getting around to it. And no, I haven't played D&D. Why?

:lol::lol: Ask Ray.


Just to clarify, I've already called her a few times. I just haven't asked her out yet. Anyway, remember how, like two hours ago, she said she'd call back "in ten minutes?" Yeah, well, she still hasn't called. I'm still waiting by the phone, crying myself to sleep...

Stop waiting and call her back, that's probably what she wants anyway...


Well, don't cry yourself to sleep, but don't be surprised that she's now making you wait (for a call) after you've made her wait (for a date). Women can be like that. And remember, she's thinking this is just gonna be another chat, not a date offer.

...exactly!

[blackfoot]

:thumbsup:


In over news, I'm the new boss!

When my boss asked if I needed anything to get started I said a whip!

Woa! Congratulations kid! :thumbup1:

Looks like we will be seeing even less of Jape. :lol:


Just to clarify, I've already called her a few times. I just haven't asked her out yet. Anyway, remember how, like two hours ago, she said she'd call back "in ten minutes?" Yeah, well, she still hasn't called. I'm still waiting by the phone, crying myself to sleep...

Now, now. Don't get too upset. Just remember, it only gets worse the deeper into the relationship you get. :biggrin:


We can do that too, if it makes you feel better.

:lol:


That's Southern for "SwampCat" Duh.

:lol::lol::lol:

[RichGem]

Oh yeah, it's connected. Want me to patch you into the feed. It's pretty boring though. :lol:


We have penguinators monitoring the feeds so that human lives may be spared.

[a_bit_crafty]

Checking in with a hardy good morning. Oddly, I have nothing to add at the moment, so I suppose you could call this post-doping. I'm just trying to get through being "new-ish."

[If I had something funny to say, it would go here. But I don't at the moment.]

[blackfoot]

Checking in with a hardy good morning. Oddly, I have nothing to add at the moment, so I suppose you could call this post-doping. I'm just trying to get through being "new-ish."

[If I had something funny to say, it would go here. But I don't at the moment.]

Had you posted something funny, I would have posted the following: :lol::lol::lol:

[sol92258]

checking in with a hardy good morning. Oddly, i have nothing to add at the moment, so i suppose you could call this post-doping. I'm just trying to get through being "new-ish."

[if i had something funny to say, it would go here. But i don't at the moment.]


had you posted something funny, i would have posted the following: :lol::lol::lol:

+1

[sol92258]

headed to the auto parts store, need anything?

[blackfoot]

Here is a thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=2194103#post2194103) to check out, for our newer members. I linked to the last page becaise a lot of the members before are no longer with us. :thumbdown

[RichGem]

Checking in with a hardy good morning. Oddly, I have nothing to add at the moment, so I suppose you could call this post-doping. I'm just trying to get through being "new-ish."

[If I had something funny to say, it would go here. But I don't at the moment.]


Had you posted something funny, I would have posted the following: :lol::lol::lol:


+1

:laugh:

[blackfoot]

headed to the auto parts store, need anything?

Brake pads for my motorcycle. Thanks! :thumbup:

[RichGem]

Brake pads for my motorcycle. Thanks! :thumbup:

<head smack>

And a back up clutch cable. :tongue_sm

[RichGem]

Brake pads for my motorcycle. Thanks! :thumbup:

BTW, where's my mimosa, Mr. Steward? :001_cool:

[blackfoot]

<head smack>

And a back up clutch cable. :tongue_sm

:lol::lol::lol:

You can't say much for brake pads. That is a basic that needs replaced now and then and God knows when dad replaced them last.

Here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=151881) is another interesting thread some of you may be interested in. Julie, who makes Dirty Bird Scuttles (and other pottery items) donated a scuttle for us to pass around and try out. Several have bought one and then not found it worthwhile and others won't go without. So, this gives us an opportunity to try it out before shelling out the cash for one. If any of you want in, you have to PM by the 30th.

[a_bit_crafty]

Here is a thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=2194103#post2194103) to check out, for our newer members. I linked to the last page becaise a lot of the members before are no longer with us. :thumbdown

I saw that for the first time yesterday. Thanks for the post!


Had you posted something funny, I would have posted the following: :lol::lol::lol:



:laugh:


+1

I'll try harder.

[a_bit_crafty]

:lol::lol::lol:

You can't say much for brake pads. That is a basic that needs replaced now and then and God knows when dad replaced them last.

Here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=151881) is another interesting thread some of you may be interested in. Julie, who makes Dirty Bird Scuttles (and other pottery items) donated a scuttle for us to pass around and try out. Several have bought one and then not found it worthwhile and others won't go without. So, this gives us an opportunity to try it out before shelling out the cash for one. If any of you want in, you have to PM by the 30th.

How very kind. Once I got down the temp the water needs to be, lather building without overflowing, etc., I loved (and still love) mine. Her shipping was much faster than expected, too.

[blackfoot]

BTW, where's my mimosa, Mr. Steward? :001_cool:

:a54:

[sol92258]

Brake pads for my motorcycle. Thanks! :thumbup:


<head smack>

And a back up clutch cable. :tongue_sm

and a severe_storm_and_tornado_de-generator, apparently

[blackfoot]

and a severe_storm_and_tornado_de-generator, apparently

Hey, that reminds me. That storm we had the other night, I was right about it. There were six confirmed tornadoes that touched down that night. There were several injuries, including one firefighter, but no deaths. Of course, there was a lot of property damage, homes, barns, businesses, the usual. There was also a historic town hall hit. I am rather proud to say the tornadoes were mostly right where I had predicted they would be too. :biggrin:

[Swampfox]

I appreciate the brotherly advice, and in all truth I probably deserve a little flak. Fortune favors the bold, after all. Oh, and I'm definitely interested.

Then strike man, strike! Do not let the enemy escape! Move your brigade in a flanking movement to her right and cut her off from retreat! The battle can be won, the victory is yours!

Respectfully,

NapoleTux


:lol::lol: Ask Ray.

:lol: Hey...wait! :glare:


Here is a thread (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?p=2194103#post2194103) to check out, for our newer members. I linked to the last page becaise a lot of the members before are no longer with us. :thumbdown

I posted a newer pic of me a few minutes ago.

[blackfoot]

Then strike man, strike! Do not let the enemy escape! Move your brigade in a flanking movement to her right and cut her off from retreat! The battle can be won, the victory is yours!

Respectfully,

NapoleTux

Love is a battlefield. :thumbup:

[Swampfox]

Love is a battlefield. :thumbup:

My Avatar has spoken!

[RichGem]

Hey, that reminds me. That storm we had the other night, I was right about it. There were six confirmed tornadoes that touched down that night. There were several injuries, including one firefighter, but no deaths. Of course, there was a lot of property damage, homes, barns, businesses, the usual. There was also a historic town hall hit. I am rather proud to say the tornadoes were mostly right where I had predicted they would be too. :biggrin:

Is that *really* so difficult when they follow you around like a cat to a tuna fish can?:lol:

[RichGem]

Love is a battlefield. :thumbup:


My Avatar has spoken!

Your avi is Pat Benetar? :confused: MAN, she has not aged well!

[Swampfox]

The end is near! Or is it? (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=155167)

[sol92258]

Is that *really* so difficult when they follow you around like a cat to a tuna fish can?:lol:
:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[sol92258]

well, now my car is running again, coupling for a heater hose broke (happened to the other hose last summer...hmmm, hope it's not a trend), replaced it and it actually works - I think I tricked it into believing it wasn't me doing the repairs :001_unsur :thumbup1:

then before turning the car off and closing the hood, I noticed a crack in the windshield....I know it's a new crack, and wasn't there before, because it goes right through the driver's side field of vision - I definitely would have noticed it (as if I'd've missed that big of a crack anywhere else)(yeup, left the low fruit there for somebody to grab...)

Well, dang if that don't just suck

[blackfoot]

Is that *really* so difficult when they follow you around like a cat to a tuna fish can?:lol:

:lol::lol::lol:

Touche'


The end is near! Or is it? (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=155167)

:thumbdown

[Swampfox]

:thumbdown

Question is, will this affect the SE & DE markets? And if so, how much?

[Intrigued]

Checking in with a hardy good morning. Oddly, I have nothing to add at the moment, so I suppose you could call this post-doping. I'm just trying to get through being "new-ish."

[If I had something funny to say, it would go here. But I don't at the moment.]


Had you posted something funny, I would have posted the following: :lol::lol::lol:


+1

That's their version of post doping! :glare:

:lol::lol::lol:

[blackfoot]

That's their version of post doping! :glare:

:lol::lol::lol:

:blush:

[Intrigued]

:blush:

:lol::lol::lol:

[RichGem]

well, now my car is running again, coupling for a heater hose broke (happened to the other hose last summer...hmmm, hope it's not a trend), replaced it and it actually works - I think I tricked it into believing it wasn't me doing the repairs :001_unsur :thumbup1:



Is the thermostat functioning correctly? Last time I blew a bunch of coolant hoses, the thermo was running hot and needed to be replaced.


Question is, will this affect the SE & DE markets? And if so, how much?

Gillette Russian plant(s) corner the market? Astras & 7 o'clocks for everyone!

[a_bit_crafty]

That's their version of post doping! :glare:

:lol::lol::lol:


:blush:

Busted!

[sol92258]

That's their version of post doping! :glare:

:lol::lol::lol:
nuh uh!

[Swampfox]

Gillette Russian plant(s) corner the market? Astras & 7 o'clocks for everyone!

Do they make SE blades?

[RichGem]

Do they make SE blades?

No. Not yet anyhow.... :ihih:

Seriously tho... SE blades (and injectors for that matter) might get next to impossible to find. Injectors are already on the endangered species list.

[amspratt]

Love is a battlefield. :thumbup:
Thank you, Blake Benatar



Gillette Russian plant(s) corner the market? Astras & 7 o'clocks for everyone!

No! Anything but Astras!!!

And now, it is my great pleasure to inform you all that I have successfully asked out Mint Girl! I called her up, we chatted for a few minutes, and then she said she had to go because her family was going swimming. But I didn't give up. I jumped right in, and asked her then and there. Of course she said yes (who wouldn't? It's me after all:biggrin1:). We're doing lunch on Wednesday. Now can I have a cookie?:thumbup:

[RichGem]

Thank you, Blake Benatar


No! Anything but Astras!!!

Astras rock! (but, ymmv)



And now, it is my great pleasure to inform you all that I have successfully asked out Mint Girl! I called her up, we chatted for a few minutes, and then she said she had to go because her family was going swimming. But I didn't give up. I jumped right in, and asked her then and there. Of course she said yes (who wouldn't? It's me after all:biggrin1:).

:jump::thumbup::jump:



We're doing lunch on Wednesday. Now can I have a cookie?:thumbup:

Yes, now you may have a cookie. Where are you going for lunch?

(please note that if you indicate any version of low end fast food, the penguinators will be showing up at your door. They will not be friendly.)

[amspratt]

Astras rock! (but, ymmv)



:jump::thumbup::jump:



Yes, now you may have a cookie. Where are you going for lunch?

(please note that if you indicate any version of low end fast food, the penguinators will be showing up at your door. They will not be friendly.)

Don't know where I want to take her yet. I'm thinking something simple, like a sandwich shop or something. Logan has lots of fun little places. Of course, McD's is pretty darn tempting...

[RichGem]

Don't know where I want to take her yet. I'm thinking something simple, like a sandwich shop or something. Logan has lots of fun little places. Of course, McD's is pretty darn tempting...

First choice: :thumbsup:

McD's? = facepalm.

:tongue_sm

[a_bit_crafty]

First choice: :thumbsup:

McD's? = facepalm.

:tongue_sm

Epic double facepalm, and a light head-desk.

[MrLastway]

Epic double facepalm, and a light head-desk.

Headwall is a bit more appropriate methinks. :laugh:

[RichGem]

Epic double facepalm, and a light head-desk.


Headwall is a bit more appropriate methinks. :laugh:

Wow, and I thought I was being tough on the lad. :ohmy:

[soapbox]

Question is, will this affect the SE & DE markets? And if so, how much?

SE much more than DE. I do think that the ASR divisions that produce SE, medical Personnas, and (perhaps) the DEs won't be affected, or will be sold off separately. Bankruptcy may or may not be the end of ASR; it might be a move to restructure debt and reorganize following Wal-Mart's canceling of their contract. I suppose anything not already made in China isn't worth selling, in their eyes.

As Rich noted, there are plenty of DE manufacturers. I'm curious to find out if the "Red Personnas" (Red Pack Israelis, "Israeli Personnas") will be affected, since ASR claims no knowledge of this division.

None of the SE and Injector users will be happy about this.

[Swampfox]

Seriously tho... SE blades (and injectors for that matter) might get next to impossible to find. Injectors are already on the endangered species list.

Great. Just when I start getting into SE shaving the Shavepocalypse happens.



And now, it is my great pleasure to inform you all that I have successfully asked out Mint Girl! I called her up, we chatted for a few minutes, and then she said she had to go because her family was going swimming. But I didn't give up. I jumped right in, and asked her then and there. Of course she said yes (who wouldn't? It's me after all:biggrin1:). We're doing lunch on Wednesday. Now can I have a cookie?:thumbup:

About time.


As Rich noted, there are plenty of DE manufacturers. I'm curious to find out if the "Red Personnas" (Red Pack Israelis, "Israeli Personnas") will be affected, since ASR claims no knowledge of this division.

None of the SE and Injector users will be happy about this.

I hear Feather makes injector blades. Is this true?

[blackfoot]

No. Not yet anyhow.... :ihih:

Seriously tho... SE blades (and injectors for that matter) might get next to impossible to find. Injectors are already on the endangered species list.

Yeah, that is what I was wondering.


Thank you, Blake Benatar

A new one to add to the list. :w00t:


And now, it is my great pleasure to inform you all that I have successfully asked out Mint Girl! I called her up, we chatted for a few minutes, and then she said she had to go because her family was going swimming. But I didn't give up. I jumped right in, and asked her then and there. Of course she said yes (who wouldn't? It's me after all:biggrin1:). We're doing lunch on Wednesday. Now can I have a cookie?:thumbup:

http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/happy/happy-dancing.gif


Astras rock! (but, ymmv)



:jump::thumbup::jump:



Yes, now you may have a cookie. Where are you going for lunch?

(please note that if you indicate any version of low end fast food, the penguinators will be showing up at your door. They will not be friendly.)

+1


Don't know where I want to take her yet. I'm thinking something simple, like a sandwich shop or something. Logan has lots of fun little places. Of course, McD's is pretty darn tempting...

http://images.elfwood.com/art/e/n/enlund/penguin.jpg


SE much more than DE. I do think that the ASR divisions that produce SE, medical Personnas, and (perhaps) the DEs won't be affected, or will be sold off separately. Bankruptcy may or may not be the end of ASR; it might be a move to restructure debt and reorganize following Wal-Mart's canceling of their contract. I suppose anything not already made in China isn't worth selling, in their eyes.

As Rich noted, there are plenty of DE manufacturers. I'm curious to find out if the "Red Personnas" (Red Pack Israelis, "Israeli Personnas") will be affected, since ASR claims no knowledge of this division.

None of the SE and Injector users will be happy about this.

I was wondering if this would be the end of the company or a restructuring. It is possible that it will not affect things at all.


I hear Feather makes injector blades. Is this true?

I hear these (http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Feather-AC-Professional-Blade-20-Pack_p_41.html#) are great. I also heard they may need cut down to the correct length, which isn't too big of a deal.

[Swampfox]

I hear these (http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Feather-AC-Professional-Blade-20-Pack_p_41.html#) are great. I also heard they may need cut down to the correct length, which isn't too big of a deal.

Hmm...Cutting them down to size would be easier that using my keyless Personna injector blades.

What about the Schick blades? Are those Personna made too?

[blackfoot]

Hmm...Cutting them down to size would be easier that using my keyless Personna injector blades.

What about the Schick blades? Are those Personna made too?

I do not believe so. Schick is owned by Energizer, I believe.

[Swampfox]

I do not believe so. Schick is owned by Energizer, I believe.

Schick is owned by Energizer, but it seems that every other injector or SE blade on the market is apparently made by ASR (according to the guys here Treet, Personna and Ted Pella are all made by ASR).

[blackfoot]

Schick is owned by Energizer, but it seems that every other injector or SE blade on the market is apparently made by ASR (according to the guys here Treet, Personna and Ted Pella are all made by ASR).

That is my understanding.

[Swampfox]

That is my understanding.

I wonder if the Schick blades are safe?

[blackfoot]

I wonder if the Schick blades are safe?

Why do you ask? I haven't been injured by them yet.

[DunEdinRanger]

If you check the back of the cardboard holder for the Treet Blades it says ASR.

[Swampfox]

Why do you ask? I haven't been injured by them yet.

:001_rolle


If you check the back of the cardboard holder for the Treet Blades it says ASR.

Crap! So it's true.

[soapbuddy]

Thank you, Blake Benatar


No! Anything but Astras!!!

And now, it is my great pleasure to inform you all that I have successfully asked out Mint Girl! I called her up, we chatted for a few minutes, and then she said she had to go because her family was going swimming. But I didn't give up. I jumped right in, and asked her then and there. Of course she said yes (who wouldn't? It's me after all:biggrin1:). We're doing lunch on Wednesday. Now can I have a cookie?:thumbup:

Yes, you get a cookie. :)

[SRock]

Checking in with a hardy good morning. Oddly, I have nothing to add at the moment, so I suppose you could call this post-doping. I'm just trying to get through being "new-ish."

If I had something funny to say, it would go here. But I don't at the moment.

If you had something funny to say I would have included you in the morning SlagleRock 'n' Roll but since you didn't this post does not exist. This is not the multi-quote you are looking for.


Had you posted something funny, I would have posted the following: :lol::lol::lol:

+1


headed to the auto parts store, need anything?

I could use brake pads for the Bongo.


Brake pads for my motorcycle. Thanks! :thumbup:

Great minds!


BTW, where's my mimosa, Mr. Steward? :001_cool:


Mmmm that sounds good with breakfast!


:lol::lol::lol:

You can't say much for brake pads. That is a basic that needs replaced now and then and God knows when dad replaced them last.

Here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=151881) is another interesting thread some of you may be interested in. Julie, who makes Dirty Bird Scuttles (and other pottery items) donated a scuttle for us to pass around and try out. Several have bought one and then not found it worthwhile and others won't go without. So, this gives us an opportunity to try it out before shelling out the cash for one. If any of you want in, you have to PM by the 30th.

I have the earlier version of the DB scuttle and use it every single day during the winter months (don't see a need for it in summer).


I saw that for the first time yesterday. Thanks for the post!








I'll try harder.

:blink: You saw it and didn't post a pic? The shame, the shame! :nonod:


:a54:

Ah, the virtual mimosa! :lol:


Hey, that reminds me. That storm we had the other night, I was right about it. There were six confirmed tornadoes that touched down that night. There were several injuries, including one firefighter, but no deaths. Of course, there was a lot of property damage, homes, barns, businesses, the usual. There was also a historic town hall hit. I am rather proud to say the tornadoes were mostly right where I had predicted they would be too. :biggrin:

:eek: Glad you and yours are safe.


Is that *really* so difficult when they follow you around like a cat to a tuna fish can?:lol:

:lol:


The end is near! Or is it? (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showthread.php?t=155167)

Nah, I'm guessing bankruptcy and restructuring.


Question is, will this affect the SE & DE markets? And if so, how much?

Very little, is my guess.


Is the thermostat functioning correctly? Last time I blew a bunch of coolant hoses, the thermo was running hot and needed to be replaced.



Gillette Russian plant(s) corner the market? Astras & 7 o'clocks for everyone!

Wet shavers paradise!


No. Not yet anyhow.... :ihih:

Seriously tho... SE blades (and injectors for that matter) might get next to impossible to find. Injectors are already on the endangered species list.

I think they'll just restructure and carry on like so many other companies do.


Astras rock! (but, ymmv)



:jump::thumbup::jump:



Yes, now you may have a cookie. Where are you going for lunch?

(please note that if you indicate any version of low end fast food, the penguinators will be showing up at your door. They will not be friendly.)

I agree I always get good shaves from Astras. However, I don't currently have any on hand. :blush:


Don't know where I want to take her yet. I'm thinking something simple, like a sandwich shop or something. Logan has lots of fun little places. Of course, McD's is pretty darn tempting...

How about lunch and a matinee?


First choice: :thumbsup:

McD's? = facepalm.

:tongue_sm

Agreed!


Epic double facepalm, and a light head-desk.

I'll see your Epic double facepalm+light head-desk and raise you a repeated face first walk into a door jam. :nonod: McD's!?!?!? No wonder he hasn't mustered up the stones to ask her out.


Headwall is a bit more appropriate methinks. :laugh:

Great minds!


SE much more than DE. I do think that the ASR divisions that produce SE, medical Personnas, and (perhaps) the DEs won't be affected, or will be sold off separately. Bankruptcy may or may not be the end of ASR; it might be a move to restructure debt and reorganize following Wal-Mart's canceling of their contract. I suppose anything not already made in China isn't worth selling, in their eyes.

As Rich noted, there are plenty of DE manufacturers. I'm curious to find out if the "Red Personnas" (Red Pack Israelis, "Israeli Personnas") will be affected, since ASR claims no knowledge of this division.

None of the SE and Injector users will be happy about this.

If all else fails we can stock up now, better safe than sorry I suppose.


Yeah, that is what I was wondering.



A new one to add to the list. :w00t:



http://www.sherv.net/cm/emo/happy/happy-dancing.gif



+1



http://images.elfwood.com/art/e/n/enlund/penguin.jpg



I was wondering if this would be the end of the company or a restructuring. It is possible that it will not affect things at all.



I hear these (http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Feather-AC-Professional-Blade-20-Pack_p_41.html#) are great. I also heard they may need cut down to the correct length, which isn't too big of a deal.

I've considered trying this but haven't gotten around to it. Maybe now is the time.


Why do you ask? I haven't been injured by them yet.

+1 :thumbup1:

[blackfoot]

If you had something funny to say I would have included you in the morning SlagleRock 'n' Roll but since you didn't this post does not exist. This is not the multi-quote you are looking for.



+1



I could use brake pads for the Bongo.



Great minds!




Mmmm that sounds good with breakfast!



I have the earlier version of the DB scuttle and use it every single day during the winter months (don't see a need for it in summer).



:blink: You saw it and didn't post a pic? The shame, the shame! :nonod:



Ah, the virtual mimosa! :lol:



:eek: Glad you and yours are safe.



:lol:



Nah, I'm guessing bankruptcy and restructuring.



Very little, is my guess.



Wet shavers paradise!



I think they'll just restructure and carry on like so many other companies do.



I agree I always get good shaves from Astras. However, I don't currently have any on hand. :blush:



How about lunch and a matinee?



Agreed!



I'll see your Epic double facepalm+light head-desk and raise you a repeated face first walk into a door jam. :nonod: McD's!?!?!? No wonder he hasn't mustered up the stones to ask her out.



Great minds!



If all else fails we can stock up now, better safe than sorry I suppose.



I've considered trying this but haven't gotten around to it. Maybe now is the time.



+1 :thumbup1:

Good morning, Rob!

[SRock]

Good morning, Rob!

Good evening!

[RichGem]

I hear Feather makes injector blades. Is this true?

I'm not sure, but I think they are only injector-ish and designed for their "shavette" style straight razors. I don't know if they fit an injector razor.

[Swampfox]

Nah, I'm guessing bankruptcy and restructuring.

Very little, is my guess.

I think they'll just restructure and carry on like so many other companies do.

I hope you are right.


How about lunch and a matinee?

:lol::lol::lol: I thought you said 'manatee'.



If all else fails we can stock up now, better safe than sorry I suppose.

I've been hunting prices all day.

[Swampfox]

I'm not sure, but I think they are only injector-ish and designed for their "shavette" style straight razors. I don't know if they fit an injector razor.

I see.

[RichGem]

How about lunch and a matinee?



Why would anyone take a first date out to eat and then to see large, ugly sea mammals? :001_rolle

[blackfoot]

I see.

That is why you have to cut them to length.

[SRock]

I see.


Why would anyone take a first date out to eat and then to see large, ugly sea mammals? :001_rolle

Two examples of why we must carefully read each post. :lol:

[blackfoot]

Two examples of why we must carefully read each post. :lol:

Oh, we do. We just interpret them the way we want to. :rolleyes:

[Swampfox]

That is why you have to cut them to length.

Shavette, anyone?

[RichGem]

Two examples of why we must carefully read each post. :lol:


*That's* no fun.

[Swampfox]

Oh, we do. We just interpret them the way we want to. :rolleyes:

I don't care what you say, that guy with he Hello Kitty umbrella was not a pansy.

[blackfoot]

I don't care what you say, that guy with he Hello Kitty umbrella was not a pansy.

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

That took a second. :001_rolle And you are correct, I wouldn't have tried to take him. :blush:

[Swampfox]

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

That took a second. :001_rolle And you are correct, I wouldn't have tried to take him. :blush:

I wondered if you would remember that, or if I would just be laughing by myself like an idiot. :lol::lol::lol:

[RichGem]

http://images.elfwood.com/art/e/n/enlund/penguin.jpg




Ah, I see the old style penguinators have gotten new uniforms. Good move, Blake. :thumbup1:

[SRock]

Oh, we do. We just interpret them the way we want to. :rolleyes:


*That's* no fun.

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[blackfoot]

I wondered if you would remember that, or if I would just be laughing by myself like an idiot. :lol::lol::lol:

Well....:rolleyes: :lol:


Ah, I see the old style penguinators have gotten new uniforms. Good move, Blake. :thumbup1:

R&D is so important in the cloak & dagger world of espionage. Q-Branch can not be neglected.

[Swampfox]

Ever since I have gotten interested in SE razor, I can no longer find them! I went to an antique store today that I spotted plenty of them every time I would go. I never even picked them up then, because I didn't want them. Now that I do, they don't have any!!!! :letterk2:

[RichGem]

Ever since I have gotten interested in SE razor, I can no longer find them! I went to an antique store today that I spotted plenty of them every time I would go. I never even picked them up then, because I didn't want them. Now that I do, they don't have any!!!! :letterk2:


IIRC, DunEdinRanger had a few for sale a while ago. Maybe he might be able to hook you up with one or two still. You definitely want to try a 1912 Gem.

[Swampfox]

IIRC, DunEdinRanger had a few for sale a while ago. Maybe he might be able to hook you up with one or two still. You definitely want to try a 1912 Gem.

I do have one of those. It shaves a lot different than my push button GEM, so I haven't quite figured out the angle yet.

[RichGem]

I do have one of those. It shaves a lot different than my push button GEM, so I haven't quite figured out the angle yet.

Yeah, they do shave differnetly (so I hear). I may have mentioned this before or to someone else, but have the head almost flat against your face with just a slight lift of the back (thus angling the blade a hair bit closer to your face than the back of the head) and you should be good to go.

[soapbox]

Thank you, Blake Benatar


No! Anything but Astras!!!

And now, it is my great pleasure to inform you all that I have successfully asked out Mint Girl! I called her up, we chatted for a few minutes, and then she said she had to go because her family was going swimming. But I didn't give up. I jumped right in, and asked her then and there. Of course she said yes (who wouldn't? It's me after all:biggrin1:). We're doing lunch on Wednesday. Now can I have a cookie?:thumbup:

No, no cookie. You can have a date with a girl you like and who finds you attractive.


Great. Just when I start getting into SE shaving the Shavepocalypse happens.

I think this has the potential to be an interesting dry run for the shavepocalypse.


I hear Feather makes injector blades. Is this true?

As noted, you have to cut them to size, but the Feather blades will work.



I hear these (http://www.westcoastshaving.com/Feather-AC-Professional-Blade-20-Pack_p_41.html#) are great. I also heard they may need cut down to the correct length, which isn't too big of a deal.

:thumbup1:


What about the Schick blades? Are those Personna made too?

Nope, they're made by Energizer in China.


That is my understanding.

+1


That is why you have to cut them to length.

No shavettes for me, thanks. Those are worse than Zeepk straights for your straight razor skills, I think.

[soapbox]

Because Ted Pella makes money selling injectors and SEs to laboratories and researchers, I expect the medical division of ASR will find a buyer if the bankruptcy and inevitable attempts at restructuring fail.

I think one unfortunate outcome would be a run on ASR blades, followed by a corporate buyer thinking there's a real market out there, followed by a complete crash in demand and SE and Injector market dissolution.

[Swampfox]

Yeah, they do shave differnetly (so I hear). I may have mentioned this before or to someone else, but have the head almost flat against your face with just a slight lift of the back (thus angling the blade a hair bit closer to your face than the back of the head) and you should be good to go.

You told me that, and that has helped make my SE experience relatively bloodless. The design and shape of the 1912 is just a little different than the push button, so there is just a slight learning curve involved. I need to get some more SE blades.


I think this has the potential to be an interesting dry run for the shavepocalypse.

Probably, and I hope so.



Nope, they're made by Energizer in China.

So, there should continue to be a ready supply of these.

[RichGem]

You told me that, and that has helped make my SE experience relatively bloodless. The design and shape of the 1912 is just a little different than the push button, so there is just a slight learning curve involved. I need to get some more SE blades.





Get some while you can. Are you having trouble finding them?

[a_bit_crafty]

If you had something funny to say I would have included you in the morning SlagleRock 'n' Roll but since you didn't this post does not exist. This is not the multi-quote you are looking for.





:blink: You saw it and didn't post a pic? The shame, the shame! :nonod:



I'll see your Epic double facepalm+light head-desk and raise you a repeated face first walk into a door jam. :nonod: McD's!?!?!? No wonder he hasn't mustered up the stones to ask her out.




+1 :thumbup1:

See, the thing is, my camera broke. It is in the shop. It was run over by a truck. It was thrown repeatedly into a volcano. Or whatever sounds plausible.


No, no cookie. You can have a date with a girl you like and who finds you attractive.



+1

Glad to be back in the Clown House. I had to wear my serious hat for a while and didn't like it. I do not like my serious hat.

[soapbox]

Probably, and I hope so.


It'll be interesting to see what happens to the market. As with many products, if there's a boutique (niche) market for some product, you might see a new producer enter the market to accommodate them. SEs might not die off -- someone might buy the equipment, get it set up right, and start selling the high quality blades (costing more, but providing a supply of blades for those who want them).


So, there should continue to be a ready supply of these.

The injectors were very popular in Japan. I think there's enough of a residual market there and in the US to provide Energizer with a reason to keep producing them (and charging a buck a blade...jerks).

Frankly, the Ted Pella 4.60 per 20 injectors is a killer deal, compared to the "Schicks" by Energizer.

[Swampfox]

Get some while you can. Are you having trouble finding them?

All I can find around here, and those are at the grocery stores, are Pal's. Walgreens supposedly carries the Gem blades, but I never find them in the store (and according to their website they are in stock at all stores in this area).

[soapbox]

Glad to be back in the Clown House. I had to wear my serious hat for a while and didn't like it. I do not like my serious hat.

Where were you required to be so serious? That sounds, er, kind of serious?

[Swampfox]

Frankly, the Ted Pella 4.60 per 20 injectors is a killer deal, compared to the "Schicks" by Energizer.

I was told the Ted Pella injector blades are made by Personna/ASR.

[soapbox]

I was told the Ted Pella injector blades are made by Personna/ASR.

ASR's chapter 11 status or no, I stand by my statement -- the Ted Pellas (which are made by ASRCO) are a killer deal compared to the Schicks. I was commenting that if the "Schicks" are the only ones left, they'll be able to charge virtually what they want -- and they're already charging a buck a blade.

[RichGem]

See, the thing is, my camera broke. It is in the shop. It was run over by a truck. It was thrown repeatedly into a volcano. Or whatever sounds plausible.



None of the above.

[Swampfox]

ASR's chapter 11 status or no, I stand by my statement -- the Ted Pellas (which are made by ASRCO) are a killer deal compared to the Schicks. I was commenting that if the "Schicks" are the only ones left, they'll be able to charge virtually what they want -- and they're already charging a buck a blade.

OK, I see what you mean, now. Yeah, the first thing I noticed was the expense of the Schicks, but as long as they last I can justify their expense. If the Pella are as good or better, then buying them would make sense.

Do the Pella injector blades require any trimming, or do they fit an injector?

[OldSaw]

In Upper Sandusky, OH for the night.

[Swampfox]

In Upper Sandusky, OH for the night.

They really send you all over the place!

[soapbox]

OK, I see what you mean, now. Yeah, the first thing I noticed was the expense of the Schicks, but as long as they last I can justify their expense. If the Pella are as good or better, then buying them would make sense.

Are the Schicks that good? I have a pack but haven't used them yet.


Do the Pella injector blades require any trimming, or do they fit an injector?

They fit standard injectors.

[OldSaw]

They really send you all over the place!

That's trucking.

[OldSaw]

Wow! This is amazing, you guys are actually talking about shaving stuff.

Time to go eat some dinner.

[amspratt]

Wow! This is amazing, you guys are actually talking about shaving stuff.

Time to go eat some dinner.

Seriously. Shouldn't a thread bemoaning ASR's impending doom belong in the General Shaving forum? I guess this is the anything thread, so even shaving stuff is bound to pop up from time to time.

[SRock]

Wow! This is amazing, you guys are actually talking about shaving stuff.

Time to go eat some dinner.

No joke, the filled nearly two full pages of TnAT with shave babble. :lol:

[DunEdinRanger]

Why would anyone take a first date out to eat and then to see large, ugly sea mammals? :001_rolle

Visit Relatives? If the kid has a thing for Rubenesque women, who are we to make fun of his preferences? l(There, someone had to say it!) :001_smile


Ever since I have gotten interested in SE razor, I can no longer find them! I went to an antique store today that I spotted plenty of them every time I would go. I never even picked them up then, because I didn't want them. Now that I do, they don't have any!!!! :letterk2:


IIRC, DunEdinRanger had a few for sale a while ago. Maybe he might be able to hook you up with one or two still. You definitely want to try a 1912 Gem.

Sounds like you want to try an Open Comb Micromatic. :tongue_sm


All I can find around here, and those are at the grocery stores, are Pal's. Walgreens supposedly carries the Gem blades, but I never find them in the store (and according to their website they are in stock at all stores in this area).

I see them in Supermarkets around here all the time. Usuallt at $44.9-$4.99 a ten pack.


Seriously. Shouldn't a thread bemoaning ASR's impending doom belong in the General Shaving forum? I guess this is the anything thread, so even shaving stuff is bound to pop up from time to time.

There is, Young Skywalker.

[SRock]

Visit Relatives? If the kid has a thing for Rubenesque women, who are we to make fun of his preferences? l(There, someone had to say it!) :001_smile





Sounds like you want to try an Open Comb Micromatic. :tongue_sm



I see them in Supermarkets around here all the time. Usuallt at $44.9-$4.99 a ten pack.



There is, Young Skywalker.

:clap: Yay, I'm not the only one to make a Star Wars reference today! :clap:

[Swampfox]

Are the Schicks that good? I have a pack but haven't used them yet.

I think so. I picked up a pack at a grocery store when I bought my first injector. The blades last on average one week for me, unless I use my injector to shave me head, then about 3 days. I think they would last longer than that, but I am a little afraid to push a blade past the 7 day mark.


They fit standard injectors.

Ok, now it's time to freak out the wife with blade buying.


That's trucking.


Wow! This is amazing, you guys are actually talking about shaving stuff.

Yeah, well you know, anything can happen in here. :lol:


Seriously. Shouldn't a thread bemoaning ASR's impending doom belong in the General Shaving forum? I guess this is the anything thread, so even shaving stuff is bound to pop up from time to time.

As Lou pointed out, there already is one.


No joke, the filled nearly two full pages of TnAT with shave babble. :lol:

IT happens.


Sounds like you want to try an Open Comb Micromatic. :tongue_sm

Actually, I do.


I see them in Supermarkets around here all the time. Usuallt at $44.9-$4.99 a ten pack.

That's what the empty spots on the shelves around here have on the tags.

[a_bit_crafty]

A great, big, yucky good morning to all. We had a little neighborhood get-together last night for no other reason than we all felt like it, but all of us then stayed out too late and didn't drink enough water. My pillow is looking very good.


Where were you required to be so serious? That sounds, er, kind of serious?

Well, not like heart attack serious. There was a problem in one of my social groups that I got charged with finding a solution for. (BTW, Rob and Jim are awesome.)


No joke, the filled nearly two full pages of TnAT with shave babble. :lol:

I, for one, and shocked and saddened. :nonod:

[skklog]

And now, it is my great pleasure to inform you all that I have successfully asked out Mint Girl! I called her up, we chatted for a few minutes, and then she said she had to go because her family was going swimming. But I didn't give up. I jumped right in, and asked her then and there. Of course she said yes (who wouldn't? It's me after all:biggrin1:). We're doing lunch on Wednesday. Now can I have a cookie?:thumbup:

who's Mint girl?


I don't care what you say, that guy with he Hello Kitty umbrella was not a pansy.

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/deadpuppies13/hello-kitty-assault-rifle.jpg


O' yeah. Rob did you get a new uniform?

http://www.savingadvice.com/blogs/image.php?width=375&url=http://www.savingadvice.com/images/blog/hello-kitty-superman.jpg

[RichGem]

who's Mint girl?



http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/deadpuppies13/hello-kitty-assault-rifle.jpg


O' yeah. Rob did you get a new uniform?

http://www.savingadvice.com/blogs/image.php?width=375&url=http://www.savingadvice.com/images/blog/hello-kitty-superman.jpg

:blink::blink::blink:

[skklog]

:blink::blink::blink:

Hello to you To :lol:

[blackfoot]

See, the thing is, my camera broke. It is in the shop. It was run over by a truck. It was thrown repeatedly into a volcano. Or whatever sounds plausible.

No excuse, although I would go with the volcano one. Amusingly, that would not be all that surprising for me. :001_rolle


Wow! This is amazing, you guys are actually talking about shaving stuff.

Time to go eat some dinner.

:blush:

[moonshine44]

http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/deadpuppies13/hello-kitty-assault-rifle.jpg

I would totally rock a pink AR15. That would be just too cool! Be the first gun-nut on your block to own one!

[a_bit_crafty]

It's been quiet in here today for a weekend.

[blackfoot]

It's been quiet in here today for a weekend.

It's because I am on now. :lol:

[soapbox]

It's because I am on now. :lol:

Shouldn't you be asleep?

[blackfoot]

Shouldn't you be asleep?

Yes, but it is my night off. In fact, my Uncle just called. She said he was thinking, he had a motorcycle and a gun, both of which needed used. He then asked who else had both and thought of me. So, in a few hours, the storms should break for a few hours and we are going to head out.

[moonshine44]

Yes, but it is my night off. In fact, my Uncle just called. She said he was thinking, he had a motorcycle and a gun, both of which needed used. He then asked who else had both and thought of me. So, in a few hours, the storms should break for a few hours and we are going to head out.

In the immortal words of the late, great Roger Miller:

"My uncle used to love me but she died,
and chicken ain't chicken 'til it's lickin' good fried.
Keep on the sunny side,
My uncle used to love me but she died..." :biggrin:

[Swampfox]

After church this morning, the wife and I headed over to dinner and then to one of our favorite antique malls. I could have easily spent over $100 in razors today. They had about 20 different razors, most were in good condition. Here's what I found:

2 brass headed, cream plastic handled Schick injectors
a cheap plastic handle Gem
a 1912 Gem missing the cover portion of the head
a black handle super adjustable
2 blue Ladies Gillettes
a gold ball tech
a Frankenrazor
an apparently broken open comb Micromatic
2 black handle super speeds
3 flare tips
an unidentified open comb 3 piece DE
a Schick Krona
a couple others that I don't remember now.

I bought the unidentified 3 piece, the brass head injector & the Super adjustable. I came close to buy some of the others, but decided to stick with those. $30 all together, so not to bad of a deal with the hard to find Super. The funny thing is, the last time I visited that store, they had several injectors and Gems. This was before I discovered how great the Gems and injectors are. This time, it was mostly DEs with most of the SEs gone. :lol: My wife is amazed at my (lack of) luck.



http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/deadpuppies13/hello-kitty-assault-rifle.jpg

O' yeah. Rob did you get a new uniform?

http://www.savingadvice.com/blogs/image.php?width=375&url=http://www.savingadvice.com/images/blog/hello-kitty-superman.jpg

:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:


Yes, but it is my night off. In fact, my Uncle just called. She said...

:blink::blink::blink::blink::blink:

[Swampfox]

In the immortal words of the late, great Roger Miller:

"My uncle used to love me but she died,
and chicken ain't chicken 'til it's lickin' good fried.
Keep on the sunny side,
My uncle used to love me but she died..." :biggrin:

I was thinking of that, too. :lol::lol::lol:

[sol92258]

so, yesterday was a head-to-toe menthol day:

first, fixed my car, which I already mentioned; then, mow the yard. Felt kinda good to be able to do yard work again, and the arm never hurt, although it did fatigue faster, which is to be expected for awhile.

came in out of the 1,462 degree heat (relatively speaking, that's what it felt like to me anyway http://www.theshaveden.com/forum/images/smilies/biggrin.gif), and dragged myself to the shower.
First up, the tea tree and menthol shampoo...ahh, such a wonderful tingling, cooling feeling on the ol' scalp.
Next, Bath and Body Works Mentha body wash....BRRRRR! (note to self: almost out, need to get more)
Then onto the shave: TSD Iced Sub Zero shave cream followed by hearty splash of Aqua Velva.

Yeah, I was avoiding the ceiling fans for about an hour afterward - 100 degrees outside, and I'm literally "chillin'" :lol:

[SRock]

I think so. I picked up a pack at a grocery store when I bought my first injector. The blades last on average one week for me, unless I use my injector to shave me head, then about 3 days. I think they would last longer than that, but I am a little afraid to push a blade past the 7 day mark.



Ok, now it's time to freak out the wife with blade buying.





Yeah, well you know, anything can happen in here. :lol:



As Lou pointed out, there already is one.



IT happens.



Actually, I do.



That's what the empty spots on the shelves around here have on the tags.

:glare: I see what you did there. :lol: :thumbup1:


A great, big, yucky good morning to all. We had a little neighborhood get-together last night for no other reason than we all felt like it, but all of us then stayed out too late and didn't drink enough water. My pillow is looking very good.



Well, not like heart attack serious. There was a problem in one of my social groups that I got charged with finding a solution for. (BTW, Rob and Jim are awesome.)



I, for one, and shocked and saddened. :nonod:

:lol::lol::lol:


who's Mint girl?



http://media.ebaumsworld.com/picture/deadpuppies13/hello-kitty-assault-rifle.jpg


O' yeah. Rob did you get a new uniform?

http://www.savingadvice.com/blogs/image.php?width=375&url=http://www.savingadvice.com/images/blog/hello-kitty-superman.jpg

No new uniform for me. However, I did build a hot pink AR15 for a friends wife. They are actually far more common than you might realize.


I would totally rock a pink AR15. That would be just too cool! Be the first gun-nut on your block to own one!

She loved hers. It wasn't bubble gum pink though, it was highlighter pink! :blink:


It's been quiet in here today for a weekend.

:yesnod:


It's because I am on now. :lol:

:lol::lol::lol:


Yes, but it is my night off. In fact, my Uncle just called. She said he was thinking, he had a motorcycle and a gun, both of which needed used. He then asked who else had both and thought of me. So, in a few hours, the storms should break for a few hours and we are going to head out.

:blink::blink:


In the immortal words of the late, great Roger Miller:

"My uncle used to love me but she died,
and chicken ain't chicken 'til it's lickin' good fried.
Keep on the sunny side,
My uncle used to love me but she died..." :biggrin:

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[RichGem]

No excuse, although I would go with the tornado one. Amusingly, that would not be all that surprising for me. :001_rolle



:blush:

You're right; it wouldn't be surprising for you at all. :lol:


I would totally rock a pink AR15. That would be just too cool! Be the first gun-nut on your block to own one!

One does lose a certain tactical advantage thought. After all, a belly laughing target *is* harder to hit.

[DunEdinRanger]

Yes, but it is my night off. In fact, my Uncle just called. She said he was thinking, he had a motorcycle and a gun, both of which needed used. He then asked who else had both and thought of me. So, in a few hours, the storms should break for a few hours and we are going to head out.

You're uncle is a she??

[skklog]

No new uniform for me. However, I did build a hot pink AR15 for a friends wife. They are actually far more common than you might realize.

Ah, but did it have a hello kitty on the stock?

[Swampfox]

I forgot to mention....I also saw a gold toggle for $18. First time I had ever seen one of those, pretty neat. Everything seemed to work OK, but since I am not a collector, just a user with RAD (and ASAD) and now RBAD, I left it in the case.

[Swampfox]

Ah, but did it have a hello kitty on the stock?

Like the umbrella.

[RichGem]

Ah, but did it have a hello kitty on the stock?

More like "Goodbye Turkey."

[OldSaw]

Picked up a Jim's Original polish sausage and a Vienna Beef hot dog in Chicago. Couldn't stay in my "parking" space as a Chicago parking patrol was waiting for me to leave or write a ticket.

So I headed over to the DesPlaines oasis on I-90. Cub's game just got out so there are a lot of fans here. Now that I have set that stage for you, I am absoposolutley astounded at what passes for a skirt or shorts around here. Some of these young ladies are dangerously close to being illegal and others are just downright scary.

Guess I shouldn't play fashion cop, but it just makes me wonder what some of these people are thinking.

[Swampfox]

So I headed over to the DesPlaines oasis on I-90. Cub's game just got out so there are a lot of fans here. Now that I have set that stage for you, I am absoposolutley astounded at what passes for a skirt or shorts around here. Some of these young ladies are dangerously close to being illegal and others are just downright scary.

Guess I shouldn't play fashion cop, but it just makes me wonder what some of these people are thinking.

That sounds similar to what you see around here. What's even worse, is most of it is worn on girls who should be too young to wear certain clothes. Some people need to go see the great and mighty Oz.

[DunEdinRanger]

That sounds similar to what you see around here. What's even worse, is most of it is worn on girls who should be too young to wear certain clothes. Some people need to go see the great and mighty Oz.

What about the people that ask Spandex to do things its inventors never would have thought possible!?:crying::scared:

[skklog]

What about the people that ask Spandex to do things its inventors never would have thought possible!?:crying::scared:
http://blogs.lasvegascitylife.com/wp-content/media/2008/06/fat-guy-spandex.jpg

I could have done much worst, you should thank me :lol:

[Swampfox]

What about the people that ask Spandex to do things its inventors never would have thought possible!?:crying::scared:

:lol::lol::lol:


http://blogs.lasvegascitylife.com/wp-content/media/2008/06/fat-guy-spandex.jpg

I could have done much worst, you should thank me :lol:

Yeah, like that outfit you were wearing in Myrtle Beach!

[a_bit_crafty]

http://blogs.lasvegascitylife.com/wp-content/media/2008/06/fat-guy-spandex.jpg

I could have done much worst, you should thank me :lol:

Yeah...thank you...

[skklog]

:lol::lol::lol:



Yeah, like that outfit you were wearing in Myrtle Beach!

:crying:

[soapbox]

I forgot to mention....I also saw a gold toggle for $18. First time I had ever seen one of those, pretty neat. Everything seemed to work OK, but since I am not a collector, just a user with RAD (and ASAD) and now RBAD, I left it in the case.

I'd like to try a Toggle -- I'd gladly pay you for the Toggle and your time, and shipping; as long as it's mechanically good/very good. Keep your eyes peeled!

[sol92258]

I forgot to mention....I also saw a gold toggle for $18. First time I had ever seen one of those, pretty neat. Everything seemed to work OK, but since I am not a collector, just a user with RAD (and ASAD) and now RBAD, I left it in the case.
uh, I'll take it...

[Swampfox]

:crying:

LOL, j/k, you looked like a skinny Johnny Cash, and that's good for a Basement Cat.


I'd like to try a Toggle -- I'd gladly pay you for the Toggle and your time, and shipping; as long as it's mechanically good/very good. Keep your eyes peeled!

I'll keep that in mind. I doubt I'll be back at that store anytime soon as it is a 50 minute ride north, but I will keep an eye out for any in the future. This one was in pretty good condition from what I could tell. I worked the mechanism, since I had never seen one before. It needed some clean up, but the plating looked good.

I'm gonna get my wife to take some pics of the new razors, and hopefully one of you can help me figure out my mystery razor.

[Swampfox]

uh, I'll take it...

Dang it! How come is it that all the razors that I just pass by, I could easily sell??? :lol:

[blackfoot]

After church this morning, the wife and I headed over to dinner and then to one of our favorite antique malls. I could have easily spent over $100 in razors today. They had about 20 different razors, most were in good condition. Here's what I found:

2 brass headed, cream plastic handled Schick injectors
a cheap plastic handle Gem
a 1912 Gem missing the cover portion of the head
a black handle super adjustable
2 blue Ladies Gillettes
a gold ball tech
a Frankenrazor
an apparently broken open comb Micromatic
2 black handle super speeds
3 flare tips
an unidentified open comb 3 piece DE
a Schick Krona
a couple others that I don't remember now.

I bought the unidentified 3 piece, the brass head injector & the Super adjustable. I came close to buy some of the others, but decided to stick with those. $30 all together, so not to bad of a deal with the hard to find Super. The funny thing is, the last time I visited that store, they had several injectors and Gems. This was before I discovered how great the Gems and injectors are. This time, it was mostly DEs with most of the SEs gone. :lol: My wife is amazed at my (lack of) luck.



:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:



:blink::blink::blink::blink::blink:

I did not see that. Now this comment makes sense. :blush:


In the immortal words of the late, great Roger Miller:

"My uncle used to love me but she died,
and chicken ain't chicken 'til it's lickin' good fried.Go to first new post Barbershop Beauty (pin u
Keep on the sunny side,
My uncle used to love me but she died..." :biggrin:


You're right; it wouldn't be surprising for you at all. :lol:



One does lose a certain tactical advantage thought. After all, a belly laughing target *is* harder to hit.

But, a target that is not returning fire. :001_cool:


I forgot to mention....I also saw a gold toggle for $18. First time I had ever seen one of those, pretty neat. Everything seemed to work OK, but since I am not a collector, just a user with RAD (and ASAD) and now RBAD, I left it in the case.

:eek::eek::eek::eek::eek:

This is the razor I want so bad! These go for $100 to $200!


Picked up a Jim's Original polish sausage and a Vienna Beef hot dog in Chicago. Couldn't stay in my "parking" space as a Chicago parking patrol was waiting for me to leave or write a ticket.

So I headed over to the DesPlaines oasis on I-90. Cub's game just got out so there are a lot of fans here. Now that I have set that stage for you, I am absoposolutley astounded at what passes for a skirt or shorts around here. Some of these young ladies are dangerously close to being illegal and others are just downright scary.

Guess I shouldn't play fashion cop, but it just makes me wonder what some of these people are thinking.

I have a friend at work that went to that game. She was probably a little more on the legal side of skirt length, but not by a lot, if I were to guess. If you are going to go with that look, the least you can do is look like her. What really horrifies me are the ones wearing the exact same size skirt that would fit in a small moo moo dress! :eek: I mean really, do these women not realize they literally have rolls (notice the plural) flowing out between top and bottom? :thumbdown


http://blogs.lasvegascitylife.com/wp-content/media/2008/06/fat-guy-spandex.jpg

I could have done much worst, you should thank me :lol:

I saw that picture earlier today, with one addition.

http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/1006/come-on-man-spandex-criminal-demotivational-poster-1277604629.jpg


:lol::lol::lol:



Yeah, like that outfit you were wearing in Myrtle Beach!

:lol::lol::lol:


I'd like to try a Toggle -- I'd gladly pay you for the Toggle and your time, and shipping; as long as it's mechanically good/very good. Keep your eyes peeled!

:yesnod:

[Swampfox]

This is the razor I want so bad! These go for $100 to $200!
:yesnod:

Hmm...maybe I need to send the wife on a road trip tomorrow while I'm at work............

[blackfoot]

Hmm...maybe I need to send the wife on a road trip tomorrow while I'm at work............

I have to say, it is a steal. :thumbup1:

[Swampfox]

I have to say, it is a steal. :thumbup1:

They really had more razors at that location than I have ever seen there. I was surprised. It was the largest variety of DEs I have come across.

[blackfoot]

They really had more razors at that location than I have ever seen there. I was surprised. It was the largest variety of DEs I have come across.

Sounds like it. I don't think I have ever found that many in one location myself. Choosing which ones to get is a good problem to have. :cool:

[Swampfox]

Sounds like it. I don't think I have ever found that many in one location myself. Choosing which ones to get is a good problem to have. :cool:

Definitely.

I found out the injector is a J1, the Black Adjustable is a P3 and I still have no idea what the 3 piece is.

[blackfoot]

You know, your Toggle find reminds me of one of my greatest regrets in this hobby. I went to have Lasik surgery a short time after joining B&B. I had it done in Indy. So, while down there, Mrs. Blackfoot and I went to some antique stores. This was the first time I had went to an antique store in search of razors and I knew virtually nothing about their values. I found one like below, in great shape, for $20. I passed it up. Many months later, I discovered how much they were worth and I gave in to the fact I had become a collector. Just a couple of months ago, my wife went down there for business and I asked her to stop by and get that one. They had sold it only a week or two before she arrived. :thumbdown

http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/images/e/ee/ABC_Razors_1.jpg

[sol92258]

you know, since so many of us are drooling to try a toggle, you could start a Toggle Pass....

[RichGem]

http://blogs.lasvegascitylife.com/wp-content/media/2008/06/fat-guy-spandex.jpg

I could have done much worst, you should thank me :lol:

"SlagleRock: the Later Years" ???

[sol92258]

I missed the previous post to the toggle one, with the list of all the razors you saw and the ones you bought, I'm curious what the unidentified 3-piece looks like, got a description for us?

[RichGem]

http://www.motifake.com/image/demotivational-poster/1006/come-on-man-spandex-criminal-demotivational-poster-1277604629.jpg



Tensile Strength Testing R Us,

[Swampfox]

http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/images/e/ee/ABC_Razors_1.jpg

Cool.....It seems everytime I decide to pass up on a razor I end regretting it within 24 hours, a la Schick Shift.


you know, since so many of us are drooling to try a toggle, you could start a Toggle Pass....

:lol::lol::lol:


I missed the previous post to the toggle one, with the list of all the razors you saw and the ones you bought, I'm curious what the unidentified 3-piece looks like, got a description for us?

It sort of looks like a Gillette new, but there is no stamp or any code markings or anything on it. I'm gonna get my wife to take a pic of the new razors, and some detailed ones of the 3 piece. It is open combed, and looks like it was never used.

Here is the list again, minus the Toggle.



2 brass headed, cream plastic handled Schick injectors
a cheap plastic handle Gem
a 1912 Gem missing the cover portion of the head
a black handle super adjustable
2 blue Ladies Gillettes
a gold ball tech
a Frankenrazor
an apparently broken open comb Micromatic
2 black handle super speeds
3 flare tips
an unidentified open comb 3 piece DE
a Schick Krona
a couple others that I don't remember now.

I bought the unidentified 3 piece, the brass head injector & the Super adjustable. I came close to buy some of the others, but decided to stick with those. $30 all together, so not to bad of a deal with the hard to find Super. The funny thing is, the last time I visited that store, they had several injectors and Gems. This was before I discovered how great the Gems and injectors are. This time, it was mostly DEs with most of the SEs gone. :lol: My wife is amazed at my (lack of) luck.

[blackfoot]

Cool.....It seems everytime I decide to pass up on a razor I end regretting it within 24 hours, a la Schick Shift.

You are just going to have to call me from the shops and run by me what you have found. :lol:

[Swampfox]

You are just going to have to call me from the shops and run by me what you have found. :lol:

:lol: Wait......that's not a bad idea, just don't hand the phone to Jape, he'll have me buying one of those Stahly razors from South Bend.

[blackfoot]

:lol: Wait......that's not a bad idea, just don't hand the phone to Jape, he'll have me buying one of those Stahly razors from South Bend.

You mean the Live Blade? I have one of those.

[Swampfox]

You mean the Live Blade? I have one of those.

Have you plugged it in? How do hold that thing?

[DunEdinRanger]

You are just going to have to call me from the shops and run by me what you have found. :lol:

You may have hit on something...

An exchange of phone numbers. If I find something I think you may like, photo and a phone call on the way.

[RichGem]

Have you plugged it in? How do hold that thing?

A bench vice helps.

[RichGem]

You may have hit on something...

An exchange of phone numbers. If I find something I think you may like, photo and a phone call on the way.


Hold on there! How do you know he's not an African Prince in need of financing?

[Swampfox]

You may have hit on something...

An exchange of phone numbers. If I find something I think you may like, photo and a phone call on the way.

It would work. The Czardom Consortium of Razor Finders Extraordinaire.


A bench vice helps.

:lol::lol::lol:


Hold on there! How do you know he's not an African Prince in need of financing?

If you just give me your SS# and a valid US checking account number, I can wire you your inheritance from Prince Hakkana Holindeem.

[sol92258]

Hold on there! How do you know he's not an African Prince in need of financing?
...not that there's anything wrong with that....

[a_bit_crafty]

You know, your Toggle find reminds me of one of my greatest regrets in this hobby. I went to have Lasik surgery a short time after joining B&B. I had it done in Indy. So, while down there, Mrs. Blackfoot and I went to some antique stores. This was the first time I had went to an antique store in search of razors and I knew virtually nothing about their values. I found one like below, in great shape, for $20. I passed it up. Many months later, I discovered how much they were worth and I gave in to the fact I had become a collector. Just a couple of months ago, my wife went down there for business and I asked her to stop by and get that one. They had sold it only a week or two before she arrived. :thumbdown

http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/images/e/ee/ABC_Razors_1.jpg

I have no idea what that is...but I want one.

[RichGem]

It would work. The Czardom Consortium of Razor Finders Extraordinaire.



:lol::lol::lol:



If you just give me your SS# and a valid US checking account number, I can wire you your inheritance from Prince Hakkana Holindeem.

Really? Well, hold on a minute; I gotta look that info up. :tongue:

[DunEdinRanger]

Hold on there! How do you know he's not an African Prince in need of financing?

With the World Cup going on, princes have more important things to do. :lol:

[RichGem]

I have no idea what that is...but I want one.

ABC (American Button Co) Razor. I think it's an Empire. ABC made some of the early razors for Gillette... all open combs (Old Types) and all with ornate handles.

[Swampfox]

...not that there's anything wrong with that....

:lol::lol::lol:


I have no idea what that is...but I want one.

:lol:


Really? Well, hold on a minute; I gotta look that info up. :tongue:

Our operators are standing by....


With the World Cup going on, princes have more important things to do. :lol:

:lol::lol::lol:

[RichGem]

With the World Cup going on, princes have more important things to do. :lol:

Like blowing their own :censored: horn? :blink:

[blackfoot]

Have you plugged it in? How do hold that thing?

It doesn't plug in. It is wind up.


You may have hit on something...

An exchange of phone numbers. If I find something I think you may like, photo and a phone call on the way.

You know, this is a great idea. What if I made a Google Doc and every body that wanted to, could post a list of wants and/or a phone number. Another option would be a Social Group that is private, so that information would be open to public view.


Hold on there! How do you know he's not an African Prince in need of financing?

:lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Swampfox]

Like blowing their own :censored: horn? :blink:

Those things are weapons of mass destruction.

[RichGem]

You know, this is a great idea. What if I made a Google Doc and every body that wanted to, could post a list of wants and/or a phone number. Another option would be a Social Group that is private, so that information would NOT be open to public view.



:lol::lol::lol::lol:

ftfy.

And I think the only problem with that would be verifying the SSNs.

[Swampfox]

It doesn't plug in. It is wind up.

:blink: Really? Why are some of them called "Electric"?


You know, this is a great idea. What if I made a Google Doc and every body that wanted to, could post a list of wants and/or a phone number. Another option would be a Social Group that is private, so that information would be open to public view.

Either is ok by me. How many of us want in on this?

[Swampfox]

ftfy.

And I think the only problem with that would be verifying the SSNs.

:lol: I missed that one.

[blackfoot]

ftfy.

And I think the only problem with that would be verifying the SSNs.

:lol::lol::lol:


:blink: Really? Why are some of them called "Electric"?


Either is ok by me. How many of us want in on this?

Maybe some are electric, I don't know. I haven't seen them myself.

I will set something up and see what everyone thinks.

[DunEdinRanger]

:blink: Really? Why are some of them called "Electric"?


Either is ok by me. How many of us want in on this?

Count me in! :thumbup:

[RichGem]

:lol::lol::lol:



Maybe some are electric, I don't know. I haven't seen them myself.

I will set something up and see what everyone thinks.

According to our wiki (here (http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Stahly_Live_Blade)) as well as what I could find on google, no electrics. All wind up.

[Swampfox]

I will set something up and see what everyone thinks.

Coooooolllll:thumbup1:

[Swampfox]

According to our wiki (here (http://wiki.badgerandblade.com/index.php/Stahly_Live_Blade)) as well as what I could find on google, no electrics. All wind up.

I might have misread 'eccentric' as 'electric'.

[RichGem]

I might have misread 'eccentric' as 'electric'.

Maybe. Or maybe your brain misplaced "automatic" with "electric."

[RichGem]

I might have misread 'eccentric' as 'electric'.

There are some interesting pics of early electric DEs around here somewhere. Of course I can't find them now. But, they looked like an old type (open comb DE) mounted on a saws-all. Naturally, they were not electrically grounded either. eeeeeek.

[Swampfox]

Maybe. Or maybe your brain misplaced "automatic" with "electric."

No, that was the Prius.

[RichGem]

No, that was the Prius.

check the gas peddle.

[RichGem]

There are some interesting pics of early electric DEs around here somewhere. Of course I can't find them now. But, they looked like an old type (open comb DE) mounted on a saws-all. Naturally, they were not electrically grounded either. eeeeeek.


Ah, here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=1161743&postcount=1) we are.

[Swampfox]

Ah, here (http://badgerandblade.com/vb/showpost.php?p=1161743&postcount=1) we are.

Well, that looks...um.....interesting....

[blackfoot]

Well, that looks...um.....interesting....

Interesting? It looks like a Nazi torture device! :eek:

[RichGem]

Interesting? It looks like a Nazi torture device! :eek:

You couldn't pay me to use it, that's for sure.


Oh, and bad news, guys, we're talking shaving in the TAT again. :yikes:

[Swampfox]

Interesting? It looks like a Nazi torture device! :eek:

:lol::lol::lol:

Another friend thinks my 3 piece maybe a German copy of an Old Type.

[Swampfox]

Oh, and bad news, guys, we're talking shaving in the TAT again. :yikes:

Well, this is our clubhhouse, where else are we going to talk about shaving stuff?

[RichGem]

http://www.collectorsencyclopedia.com/imgins/0695A.jpg

This one at least looks good. (grabbed from one of AsylumGuido's posts).

[Swampfox]

http://www.collectorsencyclopedia.com/imgins/0695A.jpg

This one at least looks good. (grabbed from one of AsylumGuido's posts).

Looks like a Norelco to me.

[blackfoot]

Oh, and bad news, guys, we're talking shaving in the TAT again. :yikes:

Drats! What has become of us? :huh:

Okay, anyone that wants to be in on this, PM me with your email.

[sol92258]

so, this whole "world CUP" thing, I don't get the infatuation.

I mean, when I go to a public restroom, if there's even one person in there, I'll go to a stall - I don't like the idea of even ONE person to see me pee, much less the whole world...


</jr. high humor>

[DunEdinRanger]

Two things stand out

1) The cover illustration shows him wet shaving with an electric.
2) That cord looks very flimsy!


http://www.collectorsencyclopedia.com/imgins/0695A.jpg

This one at least looks good. (grabbed from one of AsylumGuido's posts).

[RichGem]

so, this whole "world CUP" thing, I don't get the infatuation.

I mean, when I go to a public restroom, if there's even one person in there, I'll go to a stall - I don't like the idea of even ONE person to see me pee, much less the whole world...


</jr. high humor>



Ah, sleep talking man is back.
:001_huh:

[Swampfox]

Drats! What has become of us? :huh:

Okay, anyone that wants to be in on this, PM me with your email.

PM sent.


so, this whole "world CUP" thing, I don't get the infatuation.

I mean, when I go to a public restroom, if there's even one person in there, I'll go to a stall - I don't like the idea of even ONE person to see me pee, much less the whole world...


</jr. high humor>


:lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol::lol: :lol::lol::lol::lol::lol:

[Swampfox]

Two things stand out

1) The cover illustration shows him wet shaving with an electric.
2) That cord looks very flimsy!

And you see something wrong with that?:lol:

[RichGem]

Two things stand out

1) The cover illustration shows him wet shaving with an electric.
2) That cord looks very flimsy!

Correct on #1.

#2, it was probably state-of-the art at the time... cloth wrapped. But, of greater concern = wet shaving + ungrounded electric motor (and GFI were about 60 yrs in the future).

edit #3... getting the cord tangled and hacking through it with the razor plugged in. That would be shocking, to say the least.

[Swampfox]

Correct on #1.

#2, it was probably state-of-the art at the time... cloth wrapped. But, of greater concern = wet shaving + ungrounded electric motor (and GFI were about 60 yrs in the future).

edit #3... getting the cord tangled and hacking through it with the razor plugged in. That would be shocking, to say the least.

And you see something wrong with that?

[RichGem]

And you see something wrong with that?

Is there an echo in here? :huh:

[Swampfox]

Is there an echo in here? :huh:

And you...nah, I won't do it again.

[blackfoot]

Two things stand out

1) The cover illustration shows him wet shaving with an electric.
2) That cord looks very flimsy!


Correct on #1.

#2, it was probably state-of-the art at the time... cloth wrapped. But, of greater concern = wet shaving + ungrounded electric motor (and GFI were about 60 yrs in the future).

edit #3... getting the cord tangled and hacking through it with the razor plugged in. That would be shocking, to say the least.

You beat me to the "state-of-the-art" thing. However, as a former electrician, let me assure you, that ground wire is highly overrated. There are three wires in a cord, a hot, neutral, and ground. There is a bar on the load center (breaker box) that all the ground wires go to. There is another one for the neutral wires. IIRC, in residential wiring, (I did commercial and industrial, for the record) the neutral bar is grounded to the load center just like the ground bar. Therefore, they are a redundant system.

Here is the real rub, in hospital grade wiring, you have to use hospital grade MC cable. MC cable is flexible metal conduit with your same three wires in it. The metal sheathing acts as another ground. In hospital grade MC cable, there is another very thin aluminum ground wire. Essentially, you have four grounds there. :001_rolle

[RichGem]

You beat me to the "state-of-the-art" thing. However, as a former electrician, let me assure you, that ground wire is highly overrated. There are three wires in a cord, a hot, neutral, and ground. There is a bar on the load center (breaker box) that all the ground wires go to. There is another one for the neutral wires. IIRC, in residential wiring, (I did commercial and industrial, for the record) the neutral bar is grounded to the load center just like the ground bar. Therefore, they are a redundant system.

Here is the real rub, in hospital grade wiring, you have to use hospital grade MC cable. MC cable is flexible metal conduit with your same three wires in it. The metal sheathing acts as another ground. In hospital grade MC cable, there is another very thin aluminum ground wire. Essentially, you have four grounds there. :001_rolle

Good info for now, but in the 1920s when these beasts came out? Fuse boxes man, and that's if they were wired correctly to begin with (or didn't have a penny stuck in them to overcome a blown fuse).

[RichGem]

Have I mentioned yet that alum block is just wonderful stuff? In my latest application, it's proving useful against adult acne and oily forehead.

[blackfoot]

Good info for now, but in the 1920s when these beasts came out? Fuse boxes man, and that's if they were wired correctly to begin with (or didn't have a penny stuck in them to overcome a blown fuse).

:thumbup:


Have I mentioned yet that alum block is just wonderful stuff? In my latest application, it's proving useful against adult acne and oily forehead.

And deodorant. Great Stuff!

[blackfoot]

Ray, Lou, I have extras of some of your lists. I will look to see what I have.

[DunEdinRanger]

Have I mentioned yet that alum block is just wonderful stuff? In my latest application, it's proving useful against adult acne and oily forehead.

On my forehead, I'd go through one block a day!

[RichGem]

:thumbup:



And deodorant. Great Stuff!

I use it that way too, but I tend to use it that way more in cool weather when I won't be sweating as much.


On my forehead, I'd go through one block a day!

lol. Give it a try... I just rub it on after my witch hazel full-face post-shave splash (do not wash it off, but if you do get some white haze, then damp cloth it). The oil-free effects last me all day.

[RichGem]

Ray, Lou, I have extras of some of your lists. I will look to see what I have.

any electro-vibro-shave thingies? :lol:

[sol92258]

any electro-vibro-shave thingies? :lol:
what? we have an adults-only section now? :lol:

[Swampfox]

Have I mentioned yet that alum block is just wonderful stuff? In my latest application, it's proving useful against adult acne and oily forehead.

Huh. I'll have to try that.


:And deodorant. Great Stuff!

Isn't the crystal deo's basically the same thing?


Ray, Lou, I have extras of some of your lists. I will look to see what I have.

Cool.


On my forehead, I'd go through one block a day!

Same here. :lol:


I use it that way too, but I tend to use it that way more in cool weather when I won't be sweating as much.

:thumbup1:

lol. Give it a try... I just rub it on after my witch hazel full-face post-shave splash (do not wash it off, but if you do get some white haze, then damp cloth it). The oil-free effects last me all day.

:thumbup1:


any electro-vibro-shave thingies? :lol:

:blink::blink::blink:


what? we have an adults-only section now? :lol:

Dang! You beat me again!

[Swampfox]

Good night gents.

[sol92258]

Dang! You beat me again!
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