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d'Kong76 Feb 07 2015 11:45 AM

If you had eggs in the fridge that say USE by Feb 6, would you eat 'em on Feb 8th or toss them?

cooby Feb 07 2015 01:01 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I just ate two eggs yesterday that said January something and OJ that said January 12. My rule of thumb is, if it doesn't stink eat it. But you might have a different thumb

Benjamin Grimm Feb 07 2015 01:08 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Eggs last quite a bit longer than their sell-by date, at least a few weeks, I've found. Here's how you check if an egg is still good: Put it in a glass of water. If it sinks, it's good, and if it floats, it's bad.

Frayed Knot Feb 07 2015 01:31 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: If you had eggs in the fridge that say USE by Feb 6, would you eat 'em on Feb 8th or toss them? I'd juggle 'em, but that's just me.

d'Kong76 Feb 07 2015 02:14 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

This was more of settling question... KB is buying eggs for tomorrow. I'll make egg salad with the OLD eggs during the week. I can juggle, but prefer to stick with apples or softballs.

Ceetar Feb 07 2015 08:25 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: This was more of settling question... KB is buying eggs for tomorrow. I'll make egg salad with the OLD eggs during the week. I can juggle, but prefer to stick with apples or softballs. You'll never get better until you really commit. Take away the net. Juggle the eggs! then the glassware! [url]http://www.discovery.com/tv-shows/other-shows/videos/time-warp-penn-juggles-broken-bottles-super-close-up/

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 07 2015 09:09 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: This was more of settling question... KB is buying eggs for tomorrow. I'll make egg salad with the OLD eggs during the week. Safety shouldn't be an issue at all. Also, quality shouldn't be too noticeable, no matter how you cook them, unless you're, say, poaching.

TheOldMole Feb 09 2015 08:22 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I would eat them, but in Mexico, maybe not. An expat friend pointed out to me that down here, because of no hormones and steroids and preservatives, shelf life is a lot shorter.

themetfairy Feb 09 2015 08:23 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Two days past the use by date should be safe.

metsmarathon Feb 09 2015 09:19 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

i always base my expiration-date allowances on hte duration of hte expiration period. milk has an expiration peiod of 1-2 weeks, at best. when it hits it, it's toast, if it even lasts that long. if i go a day past the expiration date, i'm going to question it. eggs have a shelf life of about two, maybe three months. a day or two or even a week or more is going to be fine, especially if they've been kept refrigerated the whole time. cereal has a shelf life of, like, a year and a half. if it lasts that long (you should really switch to a cereal you actually like to eat) but if it lasts that long, it can go longer. and i've found that my locally grown organic eggs have a really good shelf life. longer than the grocery store eggs. possibly due to freshness, or maybe from the thicker shells. in mexico, i might be more worried about the quality and consistency of refrigeration of the eggs shortening the shelf life, moreso than the 'additives' and what not.

cooby Feb 09 2015 11:27 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

You have to watch your cereal for little bugs, but other than that yes, I would say it'll last until it's just too stale to eat. Usually, orange juice will have a certain tang if it's bad, but then I don't drink it, of course. Milk gets pitched around here all the time. I just don't drink as much as I should and it gets filmy.

d'Kong76 Feb 13 2015 08:42 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I survived my egg salad... yum! Anyone have any idea what this is?

d'Kong76 Feb 13 2015 09:08 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

At first I thought it was religious because of the cross. My grandfather was the caretaker of a Catholic church for many years on The Lower East Side. But now googling around some more I guess it's something German (military?) related. Can't find the same logo anywhere but there are a lot of things out there German with similar bird and cross characteristics.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 13 2015 10:22 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Going from standard heraldry, it seems we've got (two?) stints of military service (axes), defense/protection ("displayed" eagle, shield), and having conquered (that particular cross-- flory?). I think the wreath is also a "we won" thing. So... bully for this family?

d'Kong76 Feb 13 2015 10:44 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Wow, that's pretty cool analysis. I wish I knew more about my grandfather, ie did he come here as a child or an adult? My Mom was born in NYC in 1928, so this pin is from before that? There's a town in Germany with his name but didn't they sometimes give you the last name of your town when being processed back then?

d'Kong76 Feb 13 2015 11:28 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Instances of similar bird-like images appear on Russian and Eastern European country stuff too. My grandmother was from Lithuania, maybe it was something she brought with her from her past. Maybe one of the bigger libraries up here have something that can point me in the right direction.

themetfairy Feb 13 2015 11:30 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I wonder whether it could be a family crest.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Feb 13 2015 11:36 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

That's what I'm thinking, too. d'Kong76 wrote: Wow, that's pretty cool analysis. I wish I knew more about my grandfather, ie did he come here as a child or an adult? My Mom was born in NYC in 1928, so this pin is from before that? There's a town in Germany with his name but didn't they sometimes give you the last name of your town when being processed back then? Not so much. Or, at least, not as much as you'd think. (Though it is possible-- and FAR more likely-- that he changed the family's name just before/upon immigration.)

Frayed Knot Feb 13 2015 11:56 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: Wow, that's pretty cool analysis. I wish I knew more about my grandfather, ie did he come here as a child or an adult? My Mom was born in NYC in 1928, so this pin is from before that? If your mom was born in 1928 then grandpa was probably turn of the century (give or take a few either way) and immigrated (to NYC?) sometime in the interim. That's not all that ancient history and should be traceable via records if you find the right places to ask. There should be records at least as to when he showed up and from where. Finding out about his life on the other side of the Atlantic is probably going to be tougher - at least without going there. I've got a relative who's diving head-first in an Ancestry.com account and is coming up with info from her grandparents in late-1800s Ireland. Ancestry costs you to join but some folks get a lot of stuff out of it, it depends on how interested you are in researching.

Benjamin Grimm Feb 13 2015 11:58 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

You can also find microfilms of birth, death, and marriage records from many European towns at your local Morman church. They're all stored in Salt Lake City, but you can go to the church and place an order, and then come back in a couple of weeks to view the microfilms.

d'Kong76 Feb 13 2015 12:02 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Thanks for links... will read the library one when I can. Wonder how much the mute Corleone boy in one of America's most popular films contributed to the myth.

Zvon Feb 13 2015 01:29 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

themetfairy wrote: I wonder whether it could be a family crest. I've made a few for others (one for my family too) and it does look exactly like a typical family crest.

Frayed Knot Feb 13 2015 01:36 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Benjamin Grimm wrote: You can also find microfilms of birth, death, and marriage records from many European towns at your local Morman church. They're all stored in Salt Lake City, but you can go to the church and place an order, and then come back in a couple of weeks to view the microfilms. Yeah, the Mormons have the largest collection of genealogical information anywhere - and not just of Mormons and not just in this country.

metsmarathon Feb 13 2015 01:36 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

the eagle with the shield & cross is very much like the coat of arms of vienna, although vienna has a white cross on a red shield.

d'Kong76 Feb 13 2015 07:09 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Frayed Knot wrote: If your mom was born in 1928 then grandpa was probably turn of the century (give or take a few either way) and immigrated (to NYC?) sometime in the interim. That's not all that ancient history and should be traceable via records if you find the right places to ask. There should be records at least as to when he showed up and from where. Finding out about his life on the other side of the Atlantic is probably going to be tougher - at least without going there. I've got a relative who's diving head-first in an Ancestry.com account and is coming up with info from her grandparents in late-1800s Ireland. Ancestry costs you to join but some folks get a lot of stuff out of it, it depends on how interested you are in researching. I know, I drift in and out of being interested in digging stuff up and then I don't get around to it.

d'Kong76 Feb 13 2015 07:14 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Benjamin Grimm wrote: You can also find microfilms of birth, death, and marriage records from many European towns at your local Morman church. They're all stored in Salt Lake City, but you can go to the church and place an order, and then come back in a couple of weeks to view the microfilms. I didn't know the Morman's were into all that. Didn't know they had churches outside of Utah either! I live under a rock.

d'Kong76 Feb 13 2015 07:19 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

metsmarathon wrote: the eagle with the shield & cross is very much like the coat of arms of vienna, although vienna has a white cross on a red shield. Yeah, it's a lot like a lot of stuff from Austria, Germany, Russia, and eastern European images. Probably will never find out exactly what it is.

d'Kong76 Feb 14 2015 07:58 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Anyone know anything about East 15th St. in Brooklyn?

Ceetar Feb 15 2015 03:26 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: Anyone know anything about East 15th St. in Brooklyn? it's west of east 16th street.

d'Kong76 Feb 15 2015 06:01 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

He'll be here all week folks, don't forget your bartender and waitstaff for all their hard work!!

d'Kong76 Feb 27 2015 06:35 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

What's this dress referencing all about today? Did Bill and Monica have some kind of reunion thing this week?

themetfairy Mar 01 2015 07:49 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

"The Dress" is so last month. At what point does the CPF WotS get its own subforum?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 02 2015 05:11 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Let's say you buy a pair of pants take Em home then realize the sales guy never removed the anti theft plastic tag thingy. because you don't want to rip the things or get ink on them or whatever you have to return them to the store, only at a different location this time. When you present them to the guy what's your expectation of a inconvenience discount? And if the guy doesn't even offer one do you ask? For me I totally felt entitled to something and asked but the offer seemed only to be in effect for this trip and was only 10%. I walked out and will take it up with corporate. What would the forum do?

themetfairy Mar 02 2015 07:20 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Let's say you buy a pair of pants take Em home then realize the sales guy never removed the anti theft plastic tag thingy. because you don't want to rip the things or get ink on them or whatever you have to return them to the store, only at a different location this time. When you present them to the guy what's your expectation of a inconvenience discount? And if the guy doesn't even offer one do you ask? For me I totally felt entitled to something and asked but the offer seemed only to be in effect for this trip and was only 10%. I walked out and will take it up with corporate. What would the forum do? Post the question to the company's Facebook page. Nine times out of ten someone will invite you to contact them privately and they'll usually play ball. Good luck!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 02 2015 07:57 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I wish I did. Instead I called customer service where I was told -- by a service rep and later by her supervisor, that corporate has no policy on dealing with customers who were failed by employees who screw up checkouts as well as those who haven't been trained in how to make amends. They are intent on first investigating with the store and then letting the store deal with me directly -- which I felt was just another way of putting me into an awkward position and supporting a corporate culture that's obviously bent on providing as little service as possible to the customer while being sure that misdeeds are paid for by punishing those who can least afford it -- the sales floor help on the hourly wage. Worse than that, they appear to want their pound of flesh from the store where the initial error didn't even occur! If that's the case the store's reluctance to be generous is understandable -- it lets their rival off the hook for screwing up and it costs them money! Its an underrated drawback of chain retail that the suits pit neighboring store managers against one another cannibalistically. I'm embarrassed to reveal this but the store was J Crew, and the pants were full friggin retail, which I would never do except for the fact that I need 'em for a special work event this week. I also want to be clear I'm not one of these douchebags with my palms up in fake outrage. If the policy was 10% off your next purchase I'd gladly take it, but at least give it to me on a gift card. Don't make me feel as though I've got to spend it now. I can't believe that had I called corporate beforehand and asked their advice on dealing with my situation the problem wouldn't resolve itself very differently.

Edgy MD Mar 02 2015 08:07 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I'm sure part of the problem is that it's a perfectly viable scam: Buy a pair of $75 chinos, and then go into another store with your receipt, pick up a pair of same chinos, claim they're the original pair, but you were badly served and can you please remove the security device? Repeat at a third and a fourth store if you dare. The amount of energy corporate retail chains put into keeping their wage slaves from robbing them and helping their friends do the same is staggering. This exact scenario happened to me on my honeymoon. We were 100 miles away in a different town when we noticed the security device. Walked into a completely different retailer and explained our predicament, and it turned out they had the same security devices with the same removal system and gave us the benefit of the doubt — a benefit of the doubt, I'm ashamed to say, that was likely easier to gain as an old white guy in Taos than I may not have gotten if I was younger black male in Brooklyn.

themetfairy Mar 02 2015 08:36 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I'd still go the social media route. You're more likely to get someone to cut to the chase that way.

seawolf17 Mar 03 2015 07:18 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I wouldn't expect any discount at all, honestly. Bring the pants back, "hey, you forgot to remove the tag," "here you go, sorry about that." End of transaction.

Ceetar Mar 03 2015 07:39 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

seawolf17 wrote: I wouldn't expect any discount at all, honestly. Bring the pants back, "hey, you forgot to remove the tag," "here you go, sorry about that." End of transaction. Yeah, that's where I'm at. But maybe I'm jaded. I feel like 90% of my purchases come with some extra inconveniences on my part and I just don't have the energy to deal with the trivial ones. Ordered some replacement tubing and plastic fittings for a pump from Amazon and the plastic pieces are smashed to smithereens.

d'Kong76 Mar 03 2015 09:38 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: ... I called customer service where I was told -- by a service rep and later by her supervisor, that corporate has no policy on dealing with customers who were failed by employees who screw up checkouts as well as those who haven't been trained in how to make amends... But they have a scripted answer like this instead? A 5-10% coupon card off your next purchase sounds like the route to go if you want to keep a customer coming back. Not that insensitive rubbish they fed you.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 03 2015 09:53 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Ceetar wrote: seawolf17 wrote: I wouldn't expect any discount at all, honestly. Bring the pants back, "hey, you forgot to remove the tag," "here you go, sorry about that." End of transaction. Yeah, that's where I'm at. But maybe I'm jaded. I feel like 90% of my purchases come with some extra inconveniences on my part and I just don't have the energy to deal with the trivial ones. Ordered some replacement tubing and plastic fittings for a pump from Amazon and the plastic pieces are smashed to smithereens. If I bought pants at Marshall's that's just what I'd expect. I'm into it with Amazon on customer service too, don't get me started. They employ the USPS to facilitate Sunday delivery for Prime members -- what a deal, until the dopey off-day Mailman drops an order in the wrong mailbox and it takes them 3 days to unravel the mystery. Meantime we try Amazon Fresh, only to be stunned to learn they're all out of ... chicken?

batmagadanleadoff Mar 03 2015 09:58 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I'd wear 'em around with the tag just to see what would happen. Hey: wear 'em with the tag and go back to the store where you bought them as if you were gonna buy more stuff. Act unawares when you trip the alarm on the way out. Have your receipt with you just in case. Taking a plane? Wear them with the tag through the security metal detector. Get it on film. Maybe you can make a youtube video that'll go viral.

seawolf17 Mar 03 2015 12:18 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

"Oh my god! You're the guy! From the pants video! That was HILARIOUS!"

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 14 2015 10:29 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I know you guys are dying for an update on my pants tragedy: well it only gets sadder. A few days after my phone call with customer service I got a nice email from the local district manager. He asked that I call him but it seemed too intimate so I wrote a note back explaining and ... bupkus. Maybe he's on vacation who knows. Yesterday I stopped at the dry cleaner to pick up some stuff including a jacket I bought at the same store on the same day. Like the pants I needed it for my biz trip last week and one this coming week. Sure enough I'd left a pen in the inside pocket and its now ruined with blue ink blots. I love our dry cleaners and they admitted it was their fault so we worked out a credit/cash deal for the cost if a new jacket. This upset me because I knew I'd have to go back to the store which I did this morning in the rain only to discover they were out in my size necessitating another trip to the place it all started in Manhattan. Full price! Woo!!

d'Kong76 Mar 14 2015 11:03 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

That store put the jinx on you!

cooby Mar 14 2015 11:58 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Instead of a discount on a future purchase why not a little bit back on the purchase of the pants just for the inconvenience? Glad I saw this thread!

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 14 2015 02:48 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I love our dry cleaners and they admitted it was their fault so we worked out a credit/cash deal for the cost if a new jacket. It's a good thing you haven't named any names; I have it on good authority that this sort of behavior gets proprietors excommunicated from the Ancient Order of One-Hour Martinizers. The takeaway here is that J. Crew sucks preppie-c*ck BEYOND the fact that their product is overpriced for the quality (ditto Gap and all associated stores).

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 14 2015 02:56 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

No shit! My decision to buy there was only about getting service, not quality, because Macys is such a zoo. Got the jacket back this afternoon by the way. Went to the Manhattan locale, told them to get the jacket put aside for 'Lunchie' and of course there wasn't one. Fortunately one remained on the rack. Preppy douchetards can pop my collar.

cooby Mar 15 2015 10:17 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I love our dry cleaners and they admitted it was their fault so we worked out a credit/cash deal for the cost if a new jacket. It's a good thing you haven't named any names; I have it on good authority that this sort of behavior gets proprietors excommunicated from the Ancient Order of One-Hour Martinizers. The takeaway here is that J. Crew sucks preppie-c*ck BEYOND the fact that their product is overpriced for the quality (ditto Gap and all associated stores). A&F = high priced slutty garbage. Oh, and btw, don't weigh over 90 lbs or you're not allowed in the store. Not that I'd want in.

Edgy MD Mar 15 2015 12:59 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I just learned today that there's no M in "Abercrombie." I mean, there is an M, there just isn't one after the A. I'm turning into one of those people, who embarrass everybody by butchering common brand names.

d'Kong76 Mar 15 2015 01:06 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I've never understood the culture that flocks to certain brands, 'Ambercrombie' is a good example. Not only do they overpay for, lets say a nice sweatshirt, but the sweatshirt is littered with the store's name on the front like it's something of importance. Maybe I'm wrong, I have a Mets' sweatshirt on. I flock to that brand. Never mind.

Ceetar Mar 16 2015 08:19 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: I've never understood the culture that flocks to certain brands, 'Ambercrombie' is a good example. Not only do they overpay for, lets say a nice sweatshirt, but the sweatshirt is littered with the store's name on the front like it's something of importance. Maybe I'm wrong, I have a Mets' sweatshirt on. I flock to that brand. Never mind. I use that argument in reverse when people say things like "Why would a grown man wear a jersey with some other guy's name on it?"

Benjamin Grimm Mar 16 2015 09:05 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I still haven't heard a good answer to that question.

Vic Sage Mar 17 2015 08:44 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Mr. Grimm, have you never worn a Fantastic Four accessory? A Mets hat? Accessorizing is one of the socially acceptable ways of announcing ourselves... what we value, what we want to associate ourselves with. I would never wear designer clothes, because i have no interest in announcing any interest in clothing, per se. I got a shirt with a polo player on it for Christmas one year, from my in-laws, and I exchanged it (actually i had my wife exchange it) for 2 similar shirts without a polo player on it. And it makes me happy every time i wear one of those generic shirts. But i wear all kinds of hats and t-shirts, and some sweat shirts too .... Mets, Knicks, Jets, as well as comic book characters, and movies/tv/theater-related ones, as well. I also have some fun ties: X-Men, Silver Surfer, WB, etc which i wear whenever circumstances permit. So its not about what the logo says about the shirt or the hat, it's what it says about you. My sneakers don't have a swoosh, and my shirts don't have a polo player, but my watch has a batman logo on its face and i wear it every day and hope somebody asks me the time. I'm nerd and i'm heard. get used to it.

Benjamin Grimm Mar 17 2015 09:31 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I do wear Mets caps, but I have no Mets shirts. I do have one Iron Man t-shirt that I almost never wear, but no other Marvel stuff. But that's not what I mean. I completely understand wearing t-shirts and caps and watches and bling that shows your interests. But seeing grown men putting on jerseys that say WRIGHT or STRAWBERRY on the back seems strange to me. It's like going to a ballgame in costume and that's never had any appeal to me. Sure, I'd wear a Mets cap or t-shirt or sweatshirt in public, but I'd feel foolish wearing a jersey. (I realize I'm out of step here.) Why not go for the full costume and wear baseball pants, cleats, and a batting helmet as well?

Edgy MD Mar 17 2015 09:50 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I don't know what I'd wear if I didn't have my three or four go-to J.J. Walker "Dyn-o-Mite!" tee-shirts.

Mets – Willets Point Mar 17 2015 10:02 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Why not go for the full costume and wear baseball pants, cleats, and a batting helmet as well? English football fans call that "full kit wanker."

batmagadanleadoff Mar 17 2015 10:36 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015 Edited 2 time(s), most recently on Mar 17 2015 10:38 AM

Benjamin Grimm wrote: I do wear Mets caps, but I have no Mets shirts. I do have one Iron Man t-shirt that I almost never wear, but no other Marvel stuff. But that's not what I mean. I completely understand wearing t-shirts and caps and watches and bling that shows your interests. But seeing grown men putting on jerseys that say WRIGHT or STRAWBERRY on the back seems strange to me. It's like going to a ballgame in costume and that's never had any appeal to me. Sure, I'd wear a Mets cap or t-shirt or sweatshirt in public, but I'd feel foolish wearing a jersey. (I realize I'm out of step here.) Why not go for the full costume and wear baseball pants, cleats, and a batting helmet as well? Would you have worn a Mets authentic jersey when you were a kid if those jerseys were available? OE -- My question has its own problems, I just realized --- the Mets didn't have players' last names on the back of their jerseys when you were a kid.

Frayed Knot Mar 17 2015 10:37 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Some comedian (forget who) used to do a bit about tennis fans who would go to matches essentially dressed the same as those out on the court - as if they were ready for the remote possibility that they'd be called out as a replacement should one of the players turn an ankle or something.

Edgy MD Mar 17 2015 10:41 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I think that's totally the point. I may be be 493rd on the depth chart, but I'm ready for action if the coach needs me. SOLIDARITY!

Benjamin Grimm Mar 17 2015 11:08 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

batmagadanleadoff wrote: Would you have worn a Mets authentic jersey when you were a kid if those jerseys were available? Probably not, but I can't say for sure. I doubt my mom would have spent the $100 to buy me one!

TransMonk Mar 17 2015 11:12 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I've rarely bought jerseys in the past, but when I have, they have had my last name and my high school number on them (I'm thinking about a road grey for my 40th b-day in a couple months...hmmm...). One of the first I was given as a gift when I was 10 years old came personalized with MY name and I thought it was so cool. I have a WRIGHT jersey that was also gifted to me about 10 years ago. I think I've worn it once.

d'Kong76 Mar 17 2015 11:27 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I have a bunch of jerseys, none with numbers or names though. I suppose I could get a #8 put on one with a name and that would be doubly appropriate.

batmagadanleadoff Mar 17 2015 11:51 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Benjamin Grimm wrote: batmagadanleadoff wrote: Would you have worn a Mets authentic jersey when you were a kid if those jerseys were available? Probably not, but I can't say for sure. I doubt my mom would have spent the $100 to buy me one! What about a Mets t-shirt?

Benjamin Grimm Mar 17 2015 01:06 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I've worn Mets t-shirts over the years. The last one I had was a 1986 World Champion shirt, so it's been a while now. As stated above, I'd have no problem wearing a Mets t-shirt or sweatshirt. I just don't happen to currently own any.

d'Kong76 Mar 19 2015 10:33 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Anyone use, or know someone who uses this: http://www.dollarshaveclub.com/

TransMonk Mar 19 2015 11:42 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I do...it works for me. It's one of the view times in the past few years that a commercial sold me on a product.

d'Kong76 Mar 19 2015 11:46 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I thought you (but wasn't sure it was you) liked them on fb not so long ago. I see there's a referral thing, if it benefits you refer me.

TransMonk Mar 19 2015 11:49 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Sweet...will do!

Mets – Willets Point Mar 19 2015 02:35 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Also in the dollar shave club, because I can't be arsed to remember to by new blades. I also hate having to buzz the CVS employees to come and unlock the cabinet for me.

Ceetar Mar 19 2015 02:56 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

maybe I don't shave enough, because I generally buy a 5-pack of blades every year or so.

MFS62 Mar 19 2015 04:49 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Frayed Knot wrote: Some comedian (forget who) used to do a bit about tennis fans who would go to matches essentially dressed the same as those out on the court - as if they were ready for the remote possibility that they'd be called out as a replacement should one of the players turn an ankle or something. Yikes! Not even the "emergency" goalies who used to sit in the stands at the old MSG, waiting for their big chance, wore unis. They dressed in street clothes. And they actually had a chance, a remote one, but a chance to play on any given day. Later

d'Kong76 Mar 19 2015 06:28 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Gave it a try.. it's really $6/month but will be less than what I do now and worth a try. I'm sure the quality will be quite superior. Maintaining a chrome dome is work!

Edgy MD Mar 19 2015 09:13 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

For the second time in less than a year, the head of my team got the axe. This time, it was in the "clean out your desk" manner. Meeting tomorrow with the surviving members of the team. Do I do the Friday thing or do I dress to kill?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 19 2015 10:59 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Jeez, that's tough. I'd probably go "nice, but not too nice" with the getup.

d'Kong76 Mar 20 2015 02:19 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Middle of the road... no shorts, no bow ties.

Edgy MD Mar 20 2015 09:29 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I'm still here.

d'Kong76 Mar 20 2015 09:45 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Glad to hear it! Look busy.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 20 2015 12:06 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Edgy MD wrote: I'm still here. Yes, but what are you wearing?

themetfairy Mar 20 2015 12:17 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Whatever happened to original jb?

Frayed Knot Mar 20 2015 12:25 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

He became jb extra crispy

Edgy MD Mar 20 2015 12:40 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Edgy MD wrote: I'm still here. Yes, but what are you wearing? [fimg=650]https://metsinpeace.files.wordpress.com/2015/03/photo-on-3-20-15-at-2-37-pm.jpg[/fimg] If they were going to gut the department today, I was going out with a professorial dignity. But damn, my nose comes right out at you in 3D, doesn't it?

d'Kong76 Mar 20 2015 12:41 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

He wore the shorts, though!

John Cougar Lunchbucket Mar 20 2015 12:43 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Nice eyewear, hipster.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Mar 20 2015 01:31 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Nice vest, Jeff Tweedy.

dgwphotography Mar 20 2015 02:26 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Do you have a bunch of balloons hanging around? [fimg=500:1cnp2ilh]http://i33.photobucket.com/albums/d80/dgwhitham/Up_ver4_xlg.jpg[/fimg:1cnp2ilh]

Edgy MD Mar 20 2015 04:43 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Well, I don't call them balloons, but yeah.

cooby Mar 24 2015 05:39 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I love that movie. Where is grants tomb?

themetfairy Mar 24 2015 06:20 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

In Riverside Park, just north of Columbia University.

cooby Mar 24 2015 09:31 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

But why is he buried in NYC?

d'Kong76 Mar 24 2015 09:40 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Ten points for efficiency, Dollar Shave Club package came in today's mail.

d'Kong76 Apr 01 2015 05:51 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Very happy with the razor thing so far.

dgwphotography Apr 02 2015 07:32 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: Very happy with the razor thing so far. I'm thinking about joining when my current supply is exhausted.

d'Kong76 Jul 07 2015 03:22 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

We have a bat chillin' on the vegetable garden fence. I wouldn't even have seen it, but the dog did. Aren't bats supposed to be nocturnalish? I know they're pretty blind, but they must be deaf too because the dog is very loud about stuff like this. I was gonna shoot it with the jet setting on the hose but just let it be for now... KB is gonna freak!

Frayed Knot Jul 07 2015 03:39 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Bats are harmless. Kinda cool actually if you ask me. Put up a little house for him and maybe he'll bring his friends along and then you'll have a whole bunch. It'll cut way down on your insect population. They're not really blind but rather rely on their internal sonar to find things at night because, yeah, they are usually 'nocturnalish'

MFS62 Jul 07 2015 03:42 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I've heard of animals called "fruit bats". Not sure if they're nocturnal or not. Better have it removed professionally, because they return to the same spot. Cost me almost $200 last year when one made a home between my storm window and screen. Regular exterminators will call in a licensed specialist. They have to remove the bat alive and then keep it for observation to make sure it isn't rabid. They take it far away, and if healthy, release it into the wild (far from your location). Later

Nymr83 Jul 07 2015 04:05 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

MFS62 wrote: I've heard of animals called "fruit bats". Not sure if they're nocturnal or not. Better have it removed professionally, because they return to the same spot. Cost me almost $200 last year when one made a home between my storm window and screen. Regular exterminators will call in a licensed specialist. They have to remove the bat alive and then keep it for observation to make sure it isn't rabid. They take it far away, and if healthy, release it into the wild (far from your location). Later easier solution... Just don't let a Mets hitter do it because by the time they manage to hit your bat with their bat your bat will have had time to produce many little bats.

d'Kong76 Jul 07 2015 04:48 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Frayed Knot wrote: Bats are harmless. Kinda cool actually if you ask me. I'm with you on them. We've (more I've) noticed them buzzing around at dusk more and more the last two weeks so they've set up camp somewhere. I checked our attic and the garage lofts so they're not camping here. Yet. There's a foreclosed house that was empty for a long time two doors down and now there's some construction activity there. My guess is the bats have been evicted, but we'll see.

d'Kong76 Jul 07 2015 07:13 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

It woke up when I was watering and hobbled under the grill half dead... it was kinda sad and pathetic, much like this entry to the Ask The Forum thread...

Edgy MD Jul 07 2015 08:18 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Wildlife sanctuaries can help dying bats if you can coax them into a box: Little Orphan Animals, Peekskill. Sherpherd's View Animal Sanctuary, Cold Spring

cooby Jul 07 2015 08:57 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

How sad. I hope he's okay tomorrow

Frayed Knot Jul 07 2015 10:05 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: It woke up when I was watering and hobbled under the grill half dead... it was kinda sad and pathetic, much like this entry to the Ask The Forum thread... Does it have a white-ish nose? Certain bat populations are dying from a fungus that's marked by their snouts turning all white. Chances are if it were healthy then it wouldn't be hanging around by itself, or in the daytime, or so exposed like it is.

d'Kong76 Jul 08 2015 10:10 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

No white nose, he didn't get far crawling... found the little guy dead this morning.

cooby Jul 08 2015 10:17 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

:(

d'Kong76 Jul 23 2015 10:34 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

At the risk of sounding cellularly challenged... anyone know what a sneaker and little running image (with the word paused) is on a phone that is in sleep mode?

Ceetar Jul 23 2015 10:41 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: At the risk of sounding cellularly challenged... anyone know what a sneaker and little running image (with the word paused) is on a phone that is in sleep mode? sounds like a GPS running app to me.. but if it's a system icon it might be shown in Settings->Help->Icon Glossary. (The Galaxy S5 has this, i don't know if all do) I don't see what you describe though.

d'Kong76 Jul 23 2015 10:51 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Thanks, couldn't find anything. I'll take a picture later, I'm charging my old-fashioned digital camera battery lol.

cooby Jul 25 2015 07:14 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Why would anyone want to have another Christmas in July?

Edgy MD Jul 26 2015 11:36 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Perhaps to get more stuff. Alternatively, if you operate a store, to sell more stuff.

Ceetar Jul 26 2015 06:22 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

cooby wrote: Why would anyone want to have another Christmas in July? why not? Is the winter solstice so much better than the summer one? (of course, summer solstice isn't in July, but you know..)

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 26 2015 07:24 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Do I need to upgrade to Windows 10? My pc wants me to.

Ceetar Jul 26 2015 07:35 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: Do I need to upgrade to Windows 10? My pc wants me to. conventional wisdom seems to be YES if you're on 8, no if you're on 7.

d'Kong76 Jul 28 2015 09:32 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Ceetar wrote: sounds like a GPS running app to me.. Bingo! Sorta... it's a built-in-app called S Health. I did a force stop on it and now intstead of a sneaker with 'paused' I have a sneaker with '0' as in zero. Can't delete this program either, at least I can't. Annoying.

Ceetar Jul 28 2015 09:40 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: Ceetar wrote: sounds like a GPS running app to me.. Bingo! Sorta... it's a built-in-app called S Health. I did a force stop on it and now intstead of a sneaker with 'paused' I have a sneaker with '0' as in zero. Can't delete this program either, at least I can't. Annoying. can't disable it? settings->Applications->Applications manager->scroll right to 'all'->scroll down to S Health->Mash that disable button(well, hit it once) also uncheck notifications.

d'Kong76 Jul 28 2015 09:48 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I can disable it, got a message that says it may cause other built-in- apps problems and wanted you or dgw to chime in before I went ahead and did that.

Ceetar Jul 28 2015 09:53 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: I can disable it, got a message that says it may cause other built-in- apps problems and wanted you or dgw to chime in before I went ahead and did that. it's just trying to scare you. I mean, there are other S-related health apps that I assume you also don't use, but it's a "built-in" app so it comes with that warning like it would if you tried to disable phone. Which I once did and you can then just reenable it. You get the same warning when you disable the NFL app that's built in.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Jul 28 2015 09:55 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I sit there with my figer hovering above the button all the time, scared of that warning they give. You're saying F it, go ahead?

d'Kong76 Jul 28 2015 10:00 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Ceetar wrote: it's just trying to scare you. I mean, there are other S-related health apps that I assume you also don't use, but it's a "built-in" app so it comes with that warning like it would if you tried to disable phone. Which I once did and you can then just reenable it. You get the same warning when you disable the NFL app that's built in. Thanks, I'll give it a whirl. I didn't get a built in NFL app, cheapass phone company!

Ceetar Jul 28 2015 10:12 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: Ceetar wrote: it's just trying to scare you. I mean, there are other S-related health apps that I assume you also don't use, but it's a "built-in" app so it comes with that warning like it would if you tried to disable phone. Which I once did and you can then just reenable it. You get the same warning when you disable the NFL app that's built in. Thanks, I'll give it a whirl. I didn't get a built in NFL app, cheapass phone company! was an S5 promo thing I think. Some of it's nice, they do bundle you stuff if you look for it, like I got a year of Runkeeper Pro with the phone. But all the bloatware is a pain, especially since it uses up so much of the phone's memory. nuke the S Health, it's just Samsung bloatware. Don't nuke things that say like ANT Radio Service. or Bluetooth.

d'Kong76 Jul 28 2015 11:45 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Found the answer on an adroid forum... Go to settings/lockscreen/additional information/pedometer and uncheck. Of course, that didn't work the first time. Had to go back and enable S-Health to be able to do it. Aye, caramba.....

d'Kong76 Aug 09 2015 09:29 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

When you DVR something, does anyone know if the show is recorded locally on your main fios (cable) box or is it recorded on the service providers network computers?

themetfairy Aug 09 2015 09:43 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

It's recorded locally. And if/when your DVR dies, whatever you have on it is lost. I found that out the hard way....

Ceetar Aug 09 2015 10:04 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

And if you think those are 'yours' they're pretty much not. Most of them, if not all of them, provide no way for you to backup or store those recordings. Some companies have/are working on cloud storage, but I'm pretty sure FIOS isn't there yet.

dgwphotography Aug 09 2015 10:25 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: When you DVR something, does anyone know if the show is recorded locally on your main fios (cable) box or is it recorded on the service providers network computers? It depends on your service. Currently, TiVo and Optimum use hard drives within your DVR box. Now, Optimum is offering multi-room eve capability which stores your recorded programs on the company's servers.

themetfairy Aug 09 2015 10:42 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

dgwphotography wrote: d'Kong76 wrote: When you DVR something, does anyone know if the show is recorded locally on your main fios (cable) box or is it recorded on the service providers network computers? It depends on your service. Currently, TiVo and Optimum use hard drives within your DVR box. Now, Optimum is offering multi-room eve capability which stores your recorded programs on the company's servers. FiOS does not.

Ceetar Aug 09 2015 06:46 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Networks probably can't wait until we go full Cloud DVR. this way they can prevent us from fast forwarding or skipping commercials.

Benjamin Grimm Aug 14 2015 01:52 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Okay, let me start by saying I know nothing at all about Tumblr, or Instagram, or any of that stuff. When we were in Peru, we met a couple of nice young British ladies whose camera batteries died while we were on a hike in the Amazon rain forest. They requested that I share our photos with them after we returned to the United States. Now, I don't want to send a bunch of large megapixel photo attachments, so I figured I'd upload the photos to some location and e-mail the nice young ladies the site where the pictures could be found. Any suggestions about the best way to do this? Thanks!

dgwphotography Aug 14 2015 02:05 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Benjamin Grimm wrote: Okay, let me start by saying I know nothing at all about Tumblr, or Instagram, or any of that stuff. When we were in Peru, we met a couple of nice young British ladies whose camera batteries died while we were on a hike in the Amazon rain forest. They requested that I share our photos with them after we returned to the United States. Now, I don't want to send a bunch of large megapixel photo attachments, so I figured I'd upload the photos to some location and e-mail the nice young ladies the site where the pictures could be found. Any suggestions about the best way to do this? Thanks! Use dropbox. Put them in a directory in your public folder, and send the link to the folder to them.

Ceetar Aug 14 2015 02:46 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Google Drive works similarly. Particularly Google Photos where you oculd make an album and just share it with an email. you could also just zip them and put them on a website.

cooby Sep 22 2015 11:14 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Anybody else have an iphone? Mine is suddenly not giving me any notifications when I get a text, not even the little red circle thingy. Settings all look fine.

Edgy MD Sep 22 2015 01:03 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I'm better at answering the Ann Landers-type questions than the tech ones. I keep getting excited when this thread pops to the top, and then disappointed again.

cooby Sep 22 2015 01:42 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Hmm I'll think of something more exciting for you to answer....

Edgy MD Sep 22 2015 02:08 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Can't stand your sister-in-law, but have to be cordial at the holidays? Tried to get your daughter to stop smoking by saying you wouldn't pay for college unless she quit, and now she's calling your bluff? Concerned about inviting your Trump-supporting uncle to the wedding and embarrassing your new hooray-for-everybody in-laws? I'm your man!

Benjamin Grimm Sep 22 2015 02:35 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

You could be the next Carolyn Hax!

dgwphotography Sep 22 2015 02:52 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

cooby wrote: Anybody else have an iphone? Mine is suddenly not giving me any notifications when I get a text, not even the little red circle thingy. Settings all look fine. I don't use an iphone, but I did stay at a Holiday Inn... All kidding aside, did you upgrade to IOS9?

cooby Sep 22 2015 05:55 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Now it's working! You guys are awesome!

cooby Sep 22 2015 06:00 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Edgy MD wrote: Can't stand your sister-in-law, but have to be cordial at the holidays? Tried to get your daughter to stop smoking by saying you wouldn't pay for college unless she quit, and now she's calling your bluff? Concerned about inviting your Trump-supporting uncle to the wedding and embarrassing your new hooray-for-everybody in-laws? I'm your man! Edgy what would you do about a brother in law that turns the heat off on Christmas until somebody mentions how chilly it seems in the house and he gleefully says he turned it off to see whether anybody would say anything? Or the same BIL that would spray you with a super soaker the moment you arrived somewhere so your hair and makeup are ruined?

Rockin' Doc Sep 22 2015 07:18 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I would invite him to come visit in July or August and then secretly close the A/C vents to the guest bedroom before retiring. Then I would wait to see if he would say anything about it at breakfast the next morning. Either that or simply remove the valve stems from a few of his tires. I'm generally a pretty laid back and easy going person. If a person wants to act like an inconsiderate jerk I prefer to simply avoid them when possible. Unfortunately, avoidance isn't always possible and occasionally someone pushes too far at which time I tend to lose my patient and forgiving nature. Should their inconsiderate behavior continue, I'm willing to either call them on it or return the favor and treat them the way they wish to treat others. I find most individuals, like bullies, really don't like it when the tables are turned on them.

Fman99 Sep 22 2015 08:01 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I would light him on fire.

Benjamin Grimm Sep 22 2015 08:52 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

That's exactly what Ann Landers would have said.

Edgy MD Sep 22 2015 09:22 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Whose house is BiL messing with the thermostat at?

cooby Sep 23 2015 06:03 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Rockin' Doc wrote: I would invite him to come visit in July or August and then secretly close the A/C vents to the guest bedroom before retiring. Then I would wait to see if he would say anything about it at breakfast the next morning. Either that or simply remove the valve stems from a few of his tires. I'm generally a pretty laid back and easy going person. If a person wants to act like an inconsiderate jerk I prefer to simply avoid them when possible. Unfortunately, avoidance isn't always possible and occasionally someone pushes too far at which time I tend to lose my patient and forgiving nature. Should their inconsiderate behavior continue, I'm willing to either call them on it or return the favor and treat them the way they wish to treat others. I find most individuals, like bullies, really don't like it when the tables are turned on them. OH my goodness I forgot to mention the time he took my sister and I swimming and had the heat in the car on full blast in July. Anyway there was no curing him and thankfully my sister finally left him. The whole family celebrated. He's dead now; and believe it or not none of us killed him

MFS62 Sep 23 2015 12:27 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

cooby wrote: He's dead now; and believe it or not none of us killed him Cooby, I don't believe it. But check your state laws. I think at least a few of the things he did are considered justifiable homicide. So someone might just as well 'fess up. They won't be prosecuted. Later

cooby Sep 23 2015 02:00 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Nope he crashed his glider. He was all by himself

MFS62 Sep 23 2015 02:12 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

cooby wrote: Nope he crashed his glider. He was all by himself Maybe. But was the hangar where he kept it locked before the flight? Better give Abby a call. :) Later

cooby Sep 23 2015 02:24 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

LOL, 62. If only she would come to work for Clinton County...she could solve these convenience store robberies!

El Segundo Escupidor Oct 19 2015 12:40 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Can you put onfield caps in the washing machine? If not, what it the best way to clean them?

d'Kong76 Oct 19 2015 01:28 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I've washed fitted baseball caps, wrap it in a big bath towel. Don't put in dryer, air dry on a bowl.

soupcan Oct 19 2015 07:12 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015 Edited 1 time(s), most recently on Oct 19 2015 07:17 PM

El Segundo Escupidor wrote: Can you put onfield caps in the washing machine? If not, what it the best way to clean them? Dishwasher, top rack. Air dry. This works pretty good too.

El Segundo Escupidor Oct 20 2015 12:21 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: I've washed fitted baseball caps, wrap it in a big bath towel. Don't put in dryer, air dry on a bowl. That didn't work out the best, itbt.

MFS62 Oct 20 2015 06:57 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Maybe if you had used a lint free towel? Later

seawolf17 Oct 20 2015 08:19 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I just washed two caps; spray the hell out of the caps with OxyClean and soak them in a bin of warm water for a few hours. Wash off the soap under cold water and leave them over something round to air-dry. They're not perfect, but they're MUCH better than they were.

d'Kong76 Oct 20 2015 09:48 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

El Segundo Escupidor wrote: d'Kong76 wrote: I've washed fitted baseball caps, wrap it in a big bath towel. Don't put in dryer, air dry on a bowl. That didn't work out the best, itbt. Sorry you had different results, hopefully it's savable. I had a tiny bit of lint on the caps that I just removed with a lint brush rather easily.

El Segundo Escupidor Oct 20 2015 10:07 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

It's cool. I was planning on retiring that cap anyway. It deserves to be in an museum.

seawolf17 Oct 20 2015 10:47 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

El Segundo Escupidor wrote: It's cool. I was planning on retiring that cap anyway. It deserves to be in an museum.

El Segundo Escupidor Oct 21 2015 07:47 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Is the weather still conducive to running/cycling outdoors during the day?

soupcan Oct 21 2015 08:20 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Yup. It's actually great for it. Nice and cool.

El Segundo Escupidor Oct 21 2015 08:49 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Thanks soupie

metsmarathon Oct 21 2015 09:14 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

am i crazy for thinking its just not cool to offer or suggest foods to toddlers when you don't know for certain that you can deliver on those foods? like, don't go saying things like "cake" near the end of dinner unless there's dessert available, and specifically cake. minimm does htis all the time when he asks for a snack on the way home from school, and generally calls out the exact snack i do NOT want the µmms to have. like cereal bars with the fruity filling that turn into a sticky crumby mess and can only be eaten in a high chair, and certainly not on a couch while watching sesame street. and... now they won't accept the cheese sticks i was gonna give them. but he's five, so it's a little excusable, though he does know better at this point. the other day my mom was over to watch the boys for a bit, and she pulls out a bag of grapes right in front of the boys, and asks me right in front of them, with the juicy sweet orbs waving in front of their drooling anticipating mouths, "do the boys like grapes?" "oh, my, yes, they do ravenously - they're their absolute favoritest thing in the world and now i'm so glad they'll be running around hte basement with sticky fingers and drippy mouths; i look forward to discovering weeks from now where the inevetable half-eaten grapes will have ended up."

Ceetar Oct 21 2015 09:26 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

metsmarathon wrote: i look forward to discovering weeks from now where the inevetable half-eaten grapes will have ended up." Do they like raisins? Sophie's (do I need a internet handle for her? Ceetaretta?) hasn't reached the verbal teasing stage, but she can certainly spot a crunchie or goldfish on a counter from a mile way. Her menu at daycare has changed as a result of seeing other kids eating things she wants (mostly pancakes, pasta, pizza..)

themetfairy Oct 21 2015 09:45 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I think Cetaretta is a great handle!

Ceetar Oct 21 2015 09:55 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

themetfairy wrote: I think Cetaretta is a great handle! that or MädchenCeetar but umlauts.

themetfairy Oct 21 2015 10:12 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Or Ceetarella.

metsmarathon Oct 21 2015 10:51 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Ceetar wrote: metsmarathon wrote: i look forward to discovering weeks from now where the inevetable half-eaten grapes will have ended up." Do they like raisins? yes... but those tasked with changing their diapers do not. nope nope nope.

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Oct 23 2015 07:42 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Ceetar wrote: themetfairy wrote: I think Cetaretta is a great handle! that or MädchenCeetar but umlauts. She-tar?

Ceetar Oct 23 2015 09:00 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr wrote: Ceetar wrote: themetfairy wrote: I think Cetaretta is a great handle! that or MädchenCeetar but umlauts. She-tar? seems more apropos for the wife. Wee-Tar?

LeiterWagnerFasterStrongr Oct 23 2015 09:08 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Ceetar wrote: Ceetar wrote: themetfairy wrote: I think Cetaretta is a great handle! that or MädchenCeetar but umlauts. She-tar? seems more apropos for the wife. Wee-Tar? WeeTar! Oh, yes.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 23 2015 10:53 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

cooby Oct 23 2015 12:48 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

metsmarathon wrote: am i crazy for thinking its just not cool to offer or suggest foods to toddlers when you don't know for certain that you can deliver on those foods? like, don't go saying things like "cake" near the end of dinner unless there's dessert available, and specifically cake. minimm does htis all the time when he asks for a snack on the way home from school, and generally calls out the exact snack i do NOT want the µmms to have. like cereal bars with the fruity filling that turn into a sticky crumby mess and can only be eaten in a high chair, and certainly not on a couch while watching sesame street. and... now they won't accept the cheese sticks i was gonna give them. but he's five, so it's a little excusable, though he does know better at this point. the other day my mom was over to watch the boys for a bit, and she pulls out a bag of grapes right in front of the boys, and asks me right in front of them, with the juicy sweet orbs waving in front of their drooling anticipating mouths, "do the boys like grapes?" "oh, my, yes, they do ravenously - they're their absolute favoritest thing in the world and now i'm so glad they'll be running around hte basement with sticky fingers and drippy mouths; i look forward to discovering weeks from now where the inevetable half-eaten grapes will have ended up." When my son was little, he used to throw his grape stems (the whole tree-looking bunch) behind the TV for me to find months later when I finally cleaned back there

El Segundo Escupidor Oct 23 2015 01:12 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I have suddenly developed a fear of flying. Can somebody please help?

MFS62 Oct 23 2015 08:16 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

El Segundo Escupidor wrote: I have suddenly developed a fear of flying. Can somebody please help? Go to your local bus station and take a look around. Now THAT is something to fear. You'll be back flying in no time. Later

Frayed Knot Oct 23 2015 09:12 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

El Segundo Escupidor wrote: I have suddenly developed a fear of flying. Can somebody please help? Erica Jong?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 23 2015 10:03 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

El Segundo Escupidor wrote: I have suddenly developed a fear of flying. Can somebody please help? It's not flying. It's a chance to read while they serve you drinks.

El Segundo Escupidor Oct 24 2015 03:44 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Frayed Knot wrote: El Segundo Escupidor wrote: I have suddenly developed a fear of flying. Can somebody please help? Erica Jong? You think it's funny, but I'm scheduled to take a direct flight to the US on national carrier and from the same country in which is ISIS operating, who also shot down a Russian jet earlier this month and who has is shitty relations with Israel. Added bonus I'll be flying over a Russian naval base.

themetfairy Oct 24 2015 07:15 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

That's not fear of flying, as a general thing. That's fear of a specific situation. As much as you know that the odds are that your flight is going to be totally routine, it's natural to be concerned about it. Fly safely and think of the World Series!

El Segundo Escupidor Oct 29 2015 09:01 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Who wants to go out and get smashed tonight?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 30 2015 04:53 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Are you in NYC?

El Segundo Escupidor Oct 30 2015 05:39 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Yes, mate. Does anybody know when I can buy this? Also why is the ESB lit up in KC Blue?

Mets – Willets Point Oct 30 2015 08:48 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

El Segundo Escupidor wrote: Also why is the ESB lit up in KC Blue? http://www.esbnyc.com/tower-lighting-2015-10-29-000000

soupcan Oct 30 2015 09:16 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

El Segundo Escupidor wrote: Yes, mate. Does anybody know when I can buy this? When you can buy it or where you can buy it? If its where I would try Modell's - multiple locations throughout the City - or the Mets Clubhouse Store located at 11 W 42nd Streeet. If it's when then I would think that depends on your schedule.

El Segundo Escupidor Oct 30 2015 09:54 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Tried both those places (the latter probably breached my global AVO for Baker & McKenzie (kidding!))

soupcan Oct 30 2015 10:00 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Shoot out to Citified then?

metsmarathon Oct 30 2015 12:28 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

is that specific hat a ceasar's giveaway? because according to my cursory image search on the interweb, the obverse side of it has a ceasars logo on it. is that hte hat that syndergaard is always wearing?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Oct 30 2015 12:42 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I think there's one in my front closet but you'd have to fight Lunchpail for it.

El Segundo Escupidor Oct 30 2015 09:57 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Are rooftop bars still open? I mean this time of the year.

d'Kong76 Nov 08 2015 10:30 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Do you peel your parsnips?

d'Kong76 Nov 15 2015 07:52 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Has anyone encountered evidence of the turkey shortage yet?

dgwphotography Nov 15 2015 07:57 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: Has anyone encountered evidence of the turkey shortage yet? This is the first I've heard of this shortage... [youtube]lf3mgmEdfwg[/youtube]

d'Kong76 Nov 15 2015 08:04 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I usually get a gigantic fresh one locally but they've run out (stopped taking orders). Got two medium store-bought frozens yesterday instead. No one will know the difference haha.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 15 2015 12:47 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: Has anyone encountered evidence of the turkey shortage yet? Bird flu wiped out a lotta turkeys in the Midwest, so supply can't support typical turkey "giveaways" you see this kind of year.

MFS62 Nov 15 2015 03:32 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

We got ours already, and there were plenty (fresh, frozen, toms, hens, name brand, store brand - whatever you want) at the local Stop and Shop and Stew Leonards. Later

cooby Nov 19 2015 10:55 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Anybody else have an iPhone? Check your weather app and see if it's right. mine is really messed up. Has the wrong day, time etc. for practically all my places. -and none of them say the same day or time! Thanks!

cooby Nov 20 2015 07:27 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

d'Kong76 wrote: Has anyone encountered evidence of the turkey shortage yet? I found out today I qualify for either a free turkey, ham, or an extremely large Stouffer's lasagna. I'm thinking it over.

d'Kong76 Nov 20 2015 07:39 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

cooby wrote: Check your weather app and see if it's right. mine is really messed up. Has the wrong day, time etc. for practically all my places. -and none of them say the same day or time! I have an android phone and tablet and both weather apps on them say it's Fri the 19th... weird.

cooby Nov 21 2015 02:40 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

According to my phone's weather app it is presently 4 am Thursday in NYC

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 22 2015 08:24 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I'm terrified of electricity and gas. Will one of you come over and fix our oven for us? Broiler and stove works but main oven not heating.

d'Kong76 Nov 22 2015 09:47 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Household current doesn't bother me too much but I'm a gas wuss myself. Every time I start the dryer I think it's gonna blow...

Ceetar Nov 23 2015 07:38 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I'm terrified of electricity and gas. Will one of you come over and fix our oven for us? Broiler and stove works but main oven not heating. It's funny how homeownership has gotten me over some of this. Or maybe it's being broke and needing to fiddle with things myself. Gas oven? Do you smell gas when you try to turn it on? I'd guess probably, since the other things clearly light. Probably means it's the igniter/sparker whatever that ignites the gas for the oven itself. And this is where it's wise to be scared, cause I'd be tempted to stick a flame down there and that's an unwise thing to fiddle with.

metsmarathon Nov 23 2015 09:04 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

i'm totally cool with electricity, but have no interest in fucking around with any water situations that'll end up in enclosed spaces. fiddle with the sink - okay! plumbing in the walls, nope!

Ceetar Nov 23 2015 09:11 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

metsmarathon wrote: i'm totally cool with electricity, but have no interest in fucking around with any water situations that'll end up in enclosed spaces. fiddle with the sink - okay! plumbing in the walls, nope! speaking of which, I need to fix the pipes under the sink. When I put in the new dishwasher and reconnected the pipes I had to put in an L curve and my water pressure occasionally creates a little leak when it runs. I've got it sitting in a takeout container with the intention to go buy a straight piece to make the connection and it's been like that for maybe 6 months now. It barely leaks enough to even have standing water in the dish unless I run like 4+ loads in a day, but still.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 23 2015 09:33 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Ceetar wrote: John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I'm terrified of electricity and gas. Will one of you come over and fix our oven for us? Broiler and stove works but main oven not heating. It's funny how homeownership has gotten me over some of this. Or maybe it's being broke and needing to fiddle with things myself. Gas oven? Do you smell gas when you try to turn it on? I'd guess probably, since the other things clearly light. Probably means it's the igniter/sparker whatever that ignites the gas for the oven itself. And this is where it's wise to be scared, cause I'd be tempted to stick a flame down there and that's an unwise thing to fiddle with. Yeah, in the lead-up to this we'd been dealing with the occasional "explosion" as the oven heats, that's scary. I'm sure it's something small like a blockage or a malfunction with a small part but I don;t want any part of it. The oven which was fairly "new" at the time we re-did the kitchen a few years ago was the only appliance we didn;t replace. I'd like to get a Samsung to match the fridge, microwave and dishwasher but Wifey won;t go for it now that we've had small but persistent issues with the fridge and dishwasher. Samsung appliances work great when they work but we've had the fridge repaired 3 times for the same issue (water line to icemaker freezes and water pools at the floor); and the diswasher has a sensitive water fill indicator triggering the dreaded "9E" error every couple of months. I've learned how to fix that myself but it still means pulling the damn thing out of the wall and getting on hands and knees for an hour.

Edgy MD Nov 23 2015 10:45 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Refrigerators shouldn't "break," man. All they do is sit there and chill. What you got sounds less like a breakage and more like a design flaw. We never hooked up our ice machine line. Granted, this is about 30% a factor of me being lazy and 70% a factor of my wife being inherently mistrustful of public water supplies.

Ceetar Nov 23 2015 10:56 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Edgy MD wrote: Refrigerators shouldn't "break," man. All they do is sit there and chill. What you got sounds less like a breakage and more like a design flaw. We never hooked up our ice machine line. Granted, this is about 30% a factor of me being lazy and 70% a factor of my wife being inherently mistrustful of public water supplies. or user error! sometimes overpacked freezers/fridges hurt airflow and such and some areas get too cold.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Nov 23 2015 11:28 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

As with all appliance issues, repairmen are quick to blame "whoever installed it." In our case, the fridge line freezing happened because, according to Samsung it was installed with insufficient space behind the unit. Well, duh, Samsung. If we didn't have a tiny galley kitchen to begin with we wouldn't even have bought a "counter-depth" fridge. Why even sell one when it requires a deeper space than it's designed for? Big design flaw.

MFS62 Nov 24 2015 09:46 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I saw a trivia question about a one-time baseball hall of famer who played in the Mets minor league organization (but never for the Mets). I'm totally stumped. Anyone know the answer? Who was it? The only clue is that the person retired from the majors before 1962. But it is unclear whether he was inducted into the hall before 1962. Later

d'Kong76 Nov 25 2015 06:30 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I found an Oriole (an All-Star) that played in the Mets minors in 1962 that fits that question if I understand it right. No HOF's.

SteveJRogers Nov 25 2015 06:31 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Only because he was a long time scout, Monte Irvin?

d'Kong76 Nov 25 2015 06:49 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

MFS62 wrote: The only clue is that the person retired from the majors before 1962. Later d'Kong76 wrote: [crossout]I found an Oriole (an All-Star) that played in the Mets minors in 1962 that fits that question if I understand it right.[/crossout] No HOF's. Sorry if I sent anyone on a goose chase.

cooby Nov 25 2015 10:28 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Is that the answer? Monte Irvin?

Edgy MD Nov 25 2015 10:31 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I'm not sure what a one-time Hall of Famer might look like. Has anybody been kicked out of the Hall of Fame? I think Kase is referring to Paul Blair. ("Good player, not a Hall of Famer" — Fred Wilpon)

cooby Nov 25 2015 11:56 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Couldn't figure out why my house stunk to high heavens despite cleaning the cat boxes daily, sometimes more often. Then I was digging through my Scentsies trying to find one that would help mask it and it smelled even worse! I turned my head slightly left and found that someone has been using the rubber tree we brought in for the winter for a cat box! PEEE EWWW! Got rid of the poopie and it smells better already but does anyone know how to keep the kitties from doing it again?

Benjamin Grimm Nov 25 2015 12:05 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

When cats start going outside their litter box it generally means one of two things: The litter box is disgusting. The cat is sick. If it's an older cat and this continues, it might be time for a thorough checkup.

cooby Nov 25 2015 12:08 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Not an old cat; she's about 2 yrs old if it's the one I think it is. And the box wasn't too bad, because she wasn't using it...I am going to keep an eye on her! I ordered some little spiky mats for the plant meanwhile. I hope my husband gets a Christmas bonus because they were not cheap!

Ceetar Nov 25 2015 12:13 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Benjamin Grimm wrote: When cats start going outside their litter box it generally means one of two things: The litter box is disgusting. The cat is sick. If it's an older cat and this continues, it might be time for a thorough checkup. well, it means the _cat_ thinks the litter box is disgusting, which could mean any number of things from other cat scents to type of litter, to feel on the feet to location. Is the plant in a pot? can you put little decorative stakes or something in there?

cooby Nov 25 2015 12:20 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Yeah it's a big pot. We just brought it in a week or so ago for the winter. I have some spiky mats that I put in the big plants and I ordred some more. They really do work. The funny thing about Willow is that I have never seen her in the litter box, so she must really sneak in there when nobody's around. I have a hunch Marnie is bugging her again.

d'Kong76 Nov 25 2015 06:26 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Edgy MD wrote: I think Kase is referring to Paul Blair. ("Good player, not a Hall of Famer" — Fred Wilpon) Yes, what does Fred know though.

MFS62 Nov 26 2015 07:25 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Here's the answer. I've known the asker for many years, and attended the "Craig Brazell Game" with him. The trick to his question was that the Mets actually had a farm team in 1961 in Raleigh. This was before the entry draft began and the Mets expansion franchise was awarded in the fall of 1960 although they would only start in 1962 -unlike the AL expansion teams which started in 1961. In any event, the Mets went about signing some lesser prospects and journeymen free agents to stock the 1961 Raleigh team which was in the Carolina League - Class B under the classifications of the time. A few of the pitchers eventually made it up to AAA and AA by the mid-1960s but none ever made it to the Mets. For the manager of the Raleigh team, the Mets hired a native of North Carolina, Enos Slaughter who was an all-star corner outfielder for the Cardinals best remembered for scoring the winning run in Game 7 of the 1946 WS when Pesky held the ball too long. Slaughter was also accused of taunting and spiking Jackie Robinson when the latter broke the color barrier but later denied he had any animosity beyond what he had for any opponent. In any event, he played for the Yanks several seasons before ending his MLB career in 1959, so George Weiss and Casey Stengel knew him well. He managed a minor league team in Houston for the Cubs in 1960 before going to Raleigh at age 45 and he still hit .341 as a lefty pinch-hitter in over 40 games while managing Raleigh. The team was awful - finishing last in the six-team league both halves of the season for an overall record of 58-80. It only drew 26k fans in about 70 home games. Not an auspicious start to the Mets organization. The question stumped the crap out of me, and I had to practically beg the guy for the answer. He loves him some trivia. Later

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 04 2015 12:50 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

John Cougar Lunchbucket wrote: I'm terrified of electricity and gas. Will one of you come over and fix our oven for us? Broiler and stove works but main oven not heating. Unreal. I'm "working at home" today because a Sears guy was supposed to come fix the oven between 8 and noon. Because when Wifey "worked from home" on Tuesday and they had an appointmnent they didn't show up at all. Their handy notification system provides updates on their visit times, which over the course of the day today kept getting later and later. 1:15, 2:30, 2:45 etc. When I finally called concerned that they wouldn't make it before I had to be out of the house the expected arrival was 4:45 -- too late. Customer service offers at this point to provide a $50 gift card and a reschedule -- earliest date Dec. 17 -- which doesn't even cover half of the minimum visit charge so I told to guy to go fuck himself, although not quite as politely as that. Will one of you come over and fix our oven for us?

cooby Dec 04 2015 01:13 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Wow, I had my new washer installed today...my plumber came earlier than planned, which gave me time to go to the doctor Sears sucks.

d'Kong76 Dec 04 2015 01:15 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

December 17th? That's fucked up. They need more repair people if that's the customer service they can provide.

themetfairy Dec 04 2015 01:28 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I gave up on Sears ages ago. I found a local-ish appliance repair company that has come day-of-call the times that I have needed service recently.

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 05 2015 06:19 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I should update you guys, the Sears repair guy called and made it over just in time to do a repair that was essentially the equivalent of changing a lightbulb.

themetfairy Dec 05 2015 10:01 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Did they still give you the $50 gift card?

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 05 2015 10:25 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

I didn't realize it but they already sent one to Wife for missing the first time so I'm going after another now

themetfairy Dec 05 2015 10:40 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

It's the least they could do.

metsmarathon Dec 05 2015 01:36 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Of course, then you have to go shopping at Sears... When was the last time you bought something that was neither an appliance nor a tool from sears?

Benjamin Grimm Dec 05 2015 01:38 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

metsmarathon wrote: Of course, then you have to go shopping at Sears... That could be fun... [youtube]Q4h7chFGQw8[/youtube]

MFS62 Dec 05 2015 06:12 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

metsmarathon wrote: Of course, then you have to go shopping at Sears... When was the last time you bought something that was neither an appliance nor a tool from sears? Well, sorta'. It was a battery for my garage door opener. Later

cooby Dec 05 2015 07:16 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

sweet sweet black furry pants for my hubby!

d'Kong76 Dec 05 2015 07:38 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Last three things over last four years were tires, metric wrenches, and a a washing machine (not a Kenmore). I can't believe they've stayed open really, they got cat lives.

MFS62 Dec 05 2015 07:47 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

They just finished renovations on their store in the Danbury mall. Total re-do. It may have been a last gasp effort to stay open, maybe under another name (can't think of another). Too bad if the company fails, but who authorized that expenditure if the company was failing? Was this done at any other of their stores? Later

John Cougar Lunchbucket Dec 06 2015 06:09 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Generally retailers invest to renovate stores on a cycle, with predictable results (sales + X) or consequences (sales - X2) for failing to do so. What Sears and Kmart isn't doing is investing to build any new stores. They are run now by a hedge fund guy who is treating the company more like a collection of real estate assets to sell off when the time is right. Its generally understood he doesn't know dick about how to operate stores and doesn't care.

cooby Dec 06 2015 10:06 AM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Benjamin Grimm wrote: metsmarathon wrote: Of course, then you have to go shopping at Sears... That could be fun... [youtube]Q4h7chFGQw8[/youtube] The girl that played Jan in that movie was awesome

Mets Guy in Michigan Dec 06 2015 05:02 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

Sears recently sent a note saying it was about to close our account because it had been years since we used the card. I did get some shoes there last month, and a light bulb for the garage door opener for my mother in law. My wife likes the Lands End section in the Sears near us. Not sure that is in all of the stores.

themetfairy Dec 06 2015 05:26 PM Re: Ask The Forum 2015

One benefit of having a Sears nearby is that if you order Land's End items and don't like them you have the option of returning them to the store instead of packaging them up, mailing them back, etc.