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[ChasSmith]

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[Dan (the Man)]

I'm going to ask here first:

I have an AARP pedometer that I've never used.  I now wish to use it but find that the battery has expired.   I ordered replacement batteries via Amazon.com using the information on the dead battery -- LR 44.   Unfortunately, the LR 44's I received in the mail are a bit smaller than the LR 44 that came with the pedometer.

I've tried being more specific in my search online (my local drug store and grocery don't carry this size battery).

The markings on the back of the dead battery read:  LR 44   NL (registered)  Button Cell.

The LR 44's I find on Amazon.com all have either 76A or A 76 added to the description.  That's the designation on the battery I got that is smaller than the battery I need.

Anyone have a clew?

Unless it's an emergency, I buy my watch-type batteries on line and in bulk (I need a LOT of them at Christmas for electronic Hallmark ornaments and other light-up geegaws.)  I forget the name of the website I usually deal with but I just spotted www.batterymart.com as one such site. (They also list the LR44 as A76 but they also show 357, too.)  The proces are cheaper than Radio Shack.

[Ben]

That's the problem with Radio Shack. They usually have a good amount of the batteries but they are VERY expensive.

[Dan (the Man)]

My mom has an LED flashlight that she loves because it's so small but powerful.  The thing runs on SIX watch batteries! 

[Dan (the Man)]

Original Ted Key HAZEL cartoon art can be picked up for a song at LiveAuctions.com. 

Better hurry before Hazelmania sweeps the nation!

[FJL]

Original Ted Key HAZEL cartoon art can be picked up for a song at LiveAuctions.com. 

Better hurry before Hazelmania sweeps the nation!

It's not Hazel, but an incredible simulation.

[Jrand73]

Only a matter of time before we have a HazelPalooza rock band tour.....

[FJL]

HAZEL is sweeping the country - and your living room.

[Jrand73]

Bands already signed:

The Cleen Sweeps

The Mr. Beez

The Doozies

[Jrand73]

Only the center of the venues will be sold because everyone knows Hazel likes to sit in the middle!

[Jrand73]

HAZEL is sweeping the country - and your living room.

But she won't do your windows.

[FJL]

You really never know.  The DENNIS THE MENACE musical got nice notices, it just was marketed strangely..

I wish them well.  You just really never know what can hit. 

Who knew INSIDE OUT (which I'd really liked, and IIRC Jan Maxwell was in) would get a great Times review off-Broadway.

[FJL]

But still - I understand StageGrade gave HAZEL an average grade of "Mister B-plus."

[FJL]

Sorry, couldn't resist.

[Jrand73]

But still - I understand StageGrade gave HAZEL an average grade of "Mister B-plus."

LOL!!!

[bk]

I'm up.  I was up at eight-thirty thanks to some very loud trucks.  I stayed in bed, and must have fallen asleep again.  I must get out of here, have some food, do my stuff and relax.

[George]

A quick good morning and vibes to all!

Just wanted to say that I stopped in at another board and saw one of it's members had passed away.  I spoke to her from time to time while I was there so I was very sorry to hear about it and just want to send vibes of peace to her family and friends.

My condolences on the loss of your friend, Danise.

[Jrand73]

Off to sell tickets and popcorn and clean up the joint......but I think we are sold out tonight.....including a group of 55 who are coming over from Illinois in a big bus....

[George]

Thanks to having accepted a Voluntary [sic] Early Retirement deal from my day job employer last year, AND having not yet decided what I want to do when I grow up, I meanwhile enjoy the freedom of getting to such things as the Friday and Sunday events.  Looking forward to both, and to meeting a few of you DRs.

This is what I am enjoying as well....and I don't miss WORKING one bit.....although I still have plenty to do.

If I had been given a bigger/better offer in 2009 I might have been in the same position but it was not enough to keep me going (and I have a family to support) so I'm still here in the office and "look forward" to being here for the next 8 to 10 years. One can only hope I'll be able to collect my Social Security in 2020 or 2021.

I've got 24 years in and now I'm down to only 21 years to go.

[George]

Off to sell tickets and popcorn and clean up the joint......but I think we are sold out tonight.....including a group of 55 who are coming over from Illinois in a big bus....

Great!  Break a lot of legs!!

[John G.]

A quick good morning and vibes to all!

Just wanted to say that I stopped in at another board and saw one of it's members had passed away.  I spoke to her from time to time while I was there so I was very sorry to hear about it and just want to send vibes of peace to her family and friends.

My condolences on the loss of your friend, Danise.

Mine, too.

[George]

We noticed the people below us who let us trim their trees (thus inviting the wrath of the Tree Police) have their house listed.  I was worried that they had done so because of the trees, but I was stunned to find out this morning that even though they've lived there for 30 years they're in default and about to go into foreclosure.

That's too bad.

[JMK]

Off to sell tickets and popcorn and clean up the joint......but I think we are sold out tonight.....including a group of 55 who are coming over from Illinois in a big bus....

Ann Marie's debut will need to be rescheduled.

(A very arcane That Girl reference).

[Jane]

Thanks to having accepted a Voluntary [sic] Early Retirement deal from my day job employer last year, AND having not yet decided what I want to do when I grow up, I meanwhile enjoy the freedom of getting to such things as the Friday and Sunday events.  Looking forward to both, and to meeting a few of you DRs.

  Have fun.

[Jane]

Thanks to having accepted a Voluntary [sic] Early Retirement deal from my day job employer last year, AND having not yet decided what I want to do when I grow up, I meanwhile enjoy the freedom of getting to such things as the Friday and Sunday events.  Looking forward to both, and to meeting a few of you DRs.

This is what I am enjoying as well....and I don't miss WORKING one bit.....although I still have plenty to do.

You don't seem to have enough free time to be considered retired

[Jane]

Thank you DR's Vixmom & Jrand.

The irrigation guy arrived at 10:00 and for the second time has had to go to the hardware store for a part.  So far Keith likes him.  The guy is also a landscaper (we remember the fancy postcards he has sent us) and will be getting a quote for an area we need done.

[Jane]

DR Danise my condolences on the loss of your friend.

[Jane]

Years ago Craig gave me a pedometer.  I never could get it to work correctly even with functioning batteries.  Good luck DR Ron!

[Jane]

We noticed the people below us who let us trim their trees (thus inviting the wrath of the Tree Police) have their house listed.  I was worried that they had done so because of the trees, but I was stunned to find out this morning that even though they've lived there for 30 years they're in default and about to go into foreclosure.

That is a shame.

[Jane]

I saw "Prometheus" and thought it was great. Splendid fun!

Good.  I'm sure we will see this at some point, in the theater or at home.