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[Jane]

What dishes would I make that would cause me to spend $32 (plus tax and shipping) on a potato ricer?  (And that's not a trick question -- I've bought plenty of gadgets that I might have only an occasional use for).

Bryan uses his on a regular basis & said we needed one.  I don't even know where it is   I think the only time we used it was when Bryan was home cooking, maybe one other time.

[JoseSPiano]

RE: Ricers - The $10 one from Martha Stewart's Basics Kitchen Line, works just fine.

*And I do have to say that I'm getting a bit tired of W-S coming with high-end versions of low-tech kitchen tools and gadgets. -I have a feeling their new Ricer will be on the Clearance tables come January (which is when they start liquidating all their "old" merchandise too).

[JoseSPiano]

bk - As for gas stations doing the authorization thing... Don't blame Shell, Exxon, BP, etc.  Blame all the criminals(!) who fill up their tanks and then drive away. The figures for that loss/theft are still astonishingly high. I think it's still in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. It's more of a security measure for the gas station owners.

[bk]

BK, are you sure that the authorization is in addition to the actual charge?  When I've dealt with pre-authorized amounts, it's in lieu of the charge.  Not that it's any less annoying, but I don't think you would have been out $50 and $37, just $50, until the $37 cleared.

Incorrect - you're out the fifty AND the thirty-seven, until the fifty drops off five business days later (and how many people actually check to see that the fifty actually drops off?).

[DERBRUCER]

I have no idea where he finds this stuff.

I really don't.

From my morning reads of the LA TIMES

An Aris affair in Laguna Beach
Retailer Trey Russell's second-story garden apartment is right behind his gift shop-boutique Aris

In the wee hours I try to find a news pic or two to bighten up our site in the morning.

I hope I am sometimes sucessful.

der Brucer

[bk]

bk - As for gas stations doing the authorization thing... Don't blame Shell, Exxon, BP, etc.  Blame all the criminals(!) who fill up their tanks and then drive away. The figures for that loss/theft are still astonishingly high. I think it's still in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. It's more of a security measure for the gas station owners.

Actually, in this day and age, I don't see how it's possible to fill up a tank and drive away, since you have to pay before you pump.  There is NO excuse to do what they did when the customer is using a debit card and you're going inside to do the transaction.  I understand when you use the machines they do what they do.  But most gas stations who do debit cards charge exactly what you tell them to charge and if you use less, they give you the difference back in cash - which is the ONLY way that should work. 

[JoseSPiano]

*And some gas stations are charging even more for the use of credit, even debit, cards due to the increase in service charges from the credit card and processing companies. It may be inconvenient, but if you're going to fill up your tank, stop at an ATM first.

[DERBRUCER]

On TV Tonight!™

CBS - GHOST WHISPERER, NCIS (rerun), NUMB3RS
NBC - DEAL OR NO DEAL, CRUSOE, LIPSTICK JUNGLE
ABC - reality shows, 20/20
USA - THE STARTER WIFE

And for SCIFI fans, new episodes of Stargate-Atlantis and Sanctuary

der Brucer

[JoseSPiano]

bk - As for gas stations doing the authorization thing... Don't blame Shell, Exxon, BP, etc.  Blame all the criminals(!) who fill up their tanks and then drive away. The figures for that loss/theft are still astonishingly high. I think it's still in the hundreds of thousands of dollars. It's more of a security measure for the gas station owners.

Actually, in this day and age, I don't see how it's possible to fill up a tank and drive away, since you have to pay before you pump.  There is NO excuse to do what they did when the customer is using a debit card and you're going inside to do the transaction.  I understand when you use the machines they do what they do.  But most gas stations who do debit cards charge exactly what you tell them to charge and if you use less, they give you the difference back in cash - which is the ONLY way that should work. 

You get change from a debit card transaction? I've never heard of nor had that happen (at least to me).

*And in most cases, the pre-authorizations fall off as soon as the charge is processed and cleared, so it's always better to fill up in the morning so that the charges clear that evening instead of hanging over a day or two.

[DERBRUCER]

If I auditioned I might have to sing that old standby Happy Birthday or something similar. I haven't auditioned for 17 years and it's been a few more since I auditioned for a musical.

I bet you could do a rousing rendition of "On the Good Ship Lollipop".

der Brucer

[JoseSPiano]

And I believe I'm in the midst of Break #15 since we got back from lunch.

[Jane]

RE: Ricers - The $10 one from Martha Stewart's Basics Kitchen Line, works just fine.

*And I do have to say that I'm getting a bit tired of W-S coming with high-end versions of low-tech kitchen tools and gadgets. -I have a feeling their new Ricer will be on the Clearance tables come January (which is when they start liquidating all their "old" merchandise too).

I don't know that we spent $35 on the ricer, just that we got one.

[JoseSPiano]

If I auditioned I might have to sing that old standby Happy Birthday or something similar. I haven't auditioned for 17 years and it's been a few more since I auditioned for a musical.

I bet you could do a rousing rendition of "On the Good Ship Lollipop".

der Brucer

But only with the proper wig and the strategically placed lollipop(s).

[FJL]

Break #15 and you're still on the clock?

Some people ARE in the right business.     

[DERBRUCER]

Hilarity ensued (after my head exploded because the drive was jammed).

I'm sure the drive recovered - I'll reserve comment on your head

der Brucer

[singdaw]

But only with the proper wig and the strategically placed lollipop(s).

I want pictures, DR Ben!   

[FJL]

I read that as "Hilary ensued" and was about to chide JMK for his spelling. 

[Dan (the Man)]

Wow.  I naively didn't realize that when you contribute to a candidate or a cause, your full name [or organization or company name], town, state, and donation amount are posted for all to see, right on the Internets!

Interesting to see who is a friend, and who a foe...

The data on these sites can't be complete.  I've just searched through two sites and my name did not come up, no matter what criteria I entered.  In fact, I entered just my zipcode and found only ten names.

[singdaw]

Oh.

Well, on the site I was searching, I found my full name, city, state, and the amount I contributed.

[Jane]

DR DtM, maybe you clicked on the box that keeps your donation private

[bk]

I gotta tell you.  I'm having fun doing nothing.

[bk]

I'm listening to the four CD Michel Legrand compilation - haven't played it since I first got it - it's great.

[bk]

And next I'm going to dunk my tired and sore feet in the jacuzzi, then I'm making lunch, then I'm finishing the movie Parking.  Not really expecting any packages today, given the French site acknowledging mine was never sent.

[MBarnum]

Oh!

And a Whole Wheat Spinach Samosa!

I really like the Union Square Green Market.

That sounds delish!

[MBarnum]

I never even have to get out of my car at the gas stations I go to.

[Matt H.]

And is no one getting the Fox/MGM Hollywood Musicals Collection?  50 films on 61 DVDs - only $375.00!!

Unfortunately, with the exception of 1-2 Eddie Cantor films, every title is a re-release. 

Which makes box sets like that SO infuriating. I am NOT going to double dip on so many titles I've already bought once or twice before. Same with the Gregory Peck Collection and the upcoming Natalie Wood Collection. Yes, I want some of the titles but not enough to rebuy some I've already bought once or twice before.

[elmore3003]

I never even have to get out of my car at the gas stations I go to.

That means your gas stations have gas jockeys who are one of the following:
  1. bodybuilders
  2. retirees
  3. of various ethnicities
 

[Matt H.]

It was another beautiful day here, and I sat on my side porch while my lunch was cooking. Gorgeous November day.

[Matt H.]

While I ate lunch I first watched last night's THE OFFICE. Very funny episode, and I am nervous about what's going on in Pam's mind. And I think Angela is the cruelest character on a network TV comedy. Makes me laugh, but boy am I glad I don't know anyone like her.

[Matt H.]

I also watched last night's 30 ROCK which was eons better than last week's premiere episode. This one was actually funny, and I laughed more than usual at the show.