[RickFLM4]

New drip coffee maker to replace the Cuisinart we’ve had for 10+ years that finally died. I like the design of the new one much better, especially the ability to remove the water reservoir to fill it, the way the carafe pours and the filter housing. Coffee is also nice and hot. However, still screwing around with water and coffee adjustments to get the coffee flavor just right. It’s ok and maybe I was just too used to the old one, but taking a while to get happy with the coffee the new coffee maker brews.

[M_Six]

Might have to go back to a drip coffee maker once I retire in a couple of weeks. Since I'll be home, I'll be likely to drink more coffee.

UPDATE: Just ordered the same coffee maker and a 6-pack of Cafe Du Monde coffee. I used to drink Cafe Du Monde all the time before our old drip coffee maker broke and we went to single serve. But the single serve is way more expensive and not as good as Cafe Du Monde.

[Hawkeye]

Grabbed a phone mount for the bike, and a few accessories to use it elsewhere as well. So far I like it a lot.

[RickFLM4]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Might have to go back to a drip coffee maker once I retire in a couple of weeks. Since I'll be home, I'll be likely to drink more coffee.

UPDATE: Just ordered the same coffee maker and a 6-pack of Cafe Du Monde coffee. I used to drink Cafe Du Monde all the time before our old drip coffee maker broke and we went to single serve. But the single serve is way more expensive and not as good as Cafe Du Monde.

Yeah I never found the single serve appealing, mostly because I don’t want to store or pay for all the pods / packets. I often let cups cool off and throw the coffee away for a fresh cup so pots are the way to go for me.

I haven’t tried Cafe Du Monde but may give it a shot. Our go to / everyday coffee is Dunkin. I used to buy some expensive Kona coffee but they stopped offering the blend I like and raised the prices too much on everything else,

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by Hawkeye

Grabbed a phone mount for the bike, and a few accessories to use it elsewhere as well. So far I like it a lot.

Quad Lock is awesome. I've been using it for years and have a mount for all my bikes. I've dropped my phone countless times and it's never gotten so much as a scratch.

[M_Six]

Originally Posted by RickFLM4

Yeah I never found the single serve appealing, mostly because I don’t want to store or pay for all the pods / packets. I often let cups cool off and throw the coffee away for a fresh cup so pots are the way to go for me.

I haven’t tried Cafe Du Monde but may give it a shot. Our go to / everyday coffee is Dunkin. I used to buy some expensive Kona coffee but they stopped offering the blend I like and raised the prices too much on everything else,

You can probably find a local place with Cafe Du Monde to try a can. I buy 6 at a time from their website and deal with the shipping cost because there is no place local to get them. We live in the cornfields. There is at least one store in Champaign about an hour north of here that sells single cans, but it's still easier to get them shipped.

[jamesinaz]

Decided since I play golf 4-5 times a week I should walk a bit. But my back won't allow me to carry my clubs or even push a hand cart through heavy grass. So I ordered a motorized walking cart. Ordered Feb 15. Got it April 8. Defective and waiting for a "part".

[TiMSport]

Well now that it's official I suppose I can legitimately post in this thread since it is my most recent purchase (custom ordered M340ix arrived yesterday).

Sorry for bombarding the forums but its been a long wait! Next purchase will be some ceramic tint.

[jamesinaz]

Originally Posted by TiMSport

Well now that it's official I suppose I can legitimately post in this thread since it is my most recent purchase (custom ordered M340ix arrived yesterday).

Sorry for bombarding the forums but its been a long wait! Next purchase will be some ceramic tint.

Well, I for one LIKE IT.

[Hawkeye]

Originally Posted by M_Six

Quad Lock is awesome. I've been using it for years and have a mount for all my bikes. I've dropped my phone countless times and it's never gotten so much as a scratch.

That is good to hear. I don't know anyone with the system and it was a little expensive. I am happy with how well it is built so far.

[Buug959]

Originally Posted by jamesinaz

Decided since I play golf 4-5 times a week I should walk a bit. But my back won't allow me to carry my clubs or even push a hand cart through heavy grass. So I ordered a motorized walking cart. Ordered Feb 15. Got it April 8. Defective and waiting for a "part".

Ummm... whatcha doin' in the long grass???

[Our03z4]

Bought this to hopefully make two Porsche 944 engines easier to get in the truck in the morning. Would love to use a trailer instead but I have to have somewhere for the 924s to go.

[jmg]

Originally Posted by fiveohwblow

Always had less than stellar cookware. Finally decided I’d buy something that will last. Started my new collection with these.

https://www.carawayhome.com/products/cookware-sets

I was thinking of this post when I got a 10 piece Calphanon Signature today at Costco. We never had a good cookware set either. We still have some pots and pans from when before we were married living in a studio apartment in Santa Monica over 15 years ago. Now we have a complete one brand matching set for the first time ever!



https://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-Sig...77223350&psc=1

[TKDbilly]

Finally had it with the shit drivers here .... front and rear ... many different settings...

[RickFLM4]

Anyone have one of these Rigid 3 gallon cordless wet / dry shop vacs? Looking for something to use for quick and easy patio leaf blowing and vacuuming + garage / bug cleaning - something small enough to carry around and definitely cordless. (Already have a larger corded Craftsman for bigger stuff.). Read and watched some reviews and this is where I seem to be landing, even though it doesn’t have an easy way to store the hose and attachments like some others.. Just wondering if anyone has one and if so, do you like it?

[Buug959]

Originally Posted by TKDbilly

Finally had it with the shit drivers here .... front and rear ... many different settings...

I'm looking forward to your review. I've been wanting a good dash cam for a while now. I just can't decide which one.

[TKDbilly]

Originally Posted by LemansE90335xi

I'm looking forward to your review. I've been wanting a good dash cam for a while now. I just can't decide which one.

I've had it now for 3 days so I'll write up a more extensive review once I've been able to use it a bit more. I researched many different models and this one seemed to get some good reviews.

First impressions: +: quality lens; no inside video display (I didn't want the distraction and frankly you really don't need with phone interface; set on Amazon included the micro SD card & polarizing filter for rear cam-everything you need

-: software interface is good but connections so far are flaky-still figuring out how to optimize

Stay turned ...

[bosstones]

Originally Posted by TiMSport

Shark is the shit man. Less expensive than the overrated Dyson IMO and their products work well. Customer service is really good too.

My younger dog would attack either without any brand prejudice. Snow shovels, too. lol

[fiveohwblow]

Originally Posted by jmg

I was thinking of this post when I got a 10 piece Calphanon Signature today at Costco. We never had a good cookware set either. We still have some pots and pans from when before we were married living in a studio apartment in Santa Monica over 15 years ago. Now we have a complete one brand matching set for the first time ever!



https://www.amazon.com/Calphalon-Sig...77223350&psc=1

That looks very well made and you just can’t go wrong with Costco. If they don’t work out, you’re covered. I think that was a great move! Let me know how they cook.

[King Rudi]

Originally Posted by King Rudi

Bought one of these standing LED strip lamps to try out. If I like it, I'll buy another and put both in the bedroom.

Update: This thing is garbage. Sending back.

It does all kinds of fancy lighting sequences and displays every color one would want.....aside from white; literally the only color I wanted. Looks and creates a very cliche' douche-y look to any room.

If you like backlit keyboards with rainbow colors, you'll love this. Just not for me.

[King Rudi]

Spring cut cycle is going according to plan. This means most of the jeans/pants that I wore during the winter months no longer fit. Great excuse to buy more jeans that look 20 years old.

[///MPhatic]

New carbon parts lookin' wetter than a 15 year old girl at a Bieber concert.