What do you like most about being married?
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Comments (25)i like turning garbage into something useful. it makes me warm inside to know that i'm increasing the biodiversity of my yard, and that i don't have to shell out cash for stuff i can make for free. I like making sure that there's a variety of material in there, even if it's just ONE advocado peel, because I feel that it will make for better compost (even though that's probably not true.) I like not having to put out more than one bag for the garbage man, and that composting helps me do that. I've been waiting impatiently for the fall leaves to come down, so I can mow 'em, bag 'em, wet 'em and let them decay all winter. mostly though, I love the thought of things breaking down into humus, etc. I like to think that the wood mulch i put down this summer is being chewed by fungi, mushrooms, and pill bugs. I enjoy sitting on a beach and watching the waves hit the rocks and think about how they're eroding. I'm just freaky like that. It's how I roll....See MoreBlueStar Owners: What do you like most about your range?
Comments (36)I purchased two basic 30" Bluestar ranges on special sale, for $1750 each, for my sister and her best friend about a year ago. They do a lot of wok cooking, roasting, and very little baking. One is a DIY, the other less so, and yes, they've had to replace most of the igniters. They are also chefs, and accustomed to taking extra care with professional equipment. Verdict? You might as well take their right arms off at the elbow than get them to switch ranges! Foremost on their list of "pros" is flame and temperature control, specifically high heat wok cooking. Both claim professional results, as confirmed by many on this site. If you are crazy for Asian cuisine, you've found your mid-priced range. My sister, Ann, also loves the broiler, which gives her meats the sear she loves to put on her dinner table. They do not recommend any professional range to beginners, unless you are willing to go to cooking school, and I agree. I chose to go with a little Capital 24" range, which I hope to have up and running soon. I am more of a baker than a wok wizard, and not much of a housekeeper, so sealed burners (easy cleaning) and precise, even oven heat steered me towards Capital. The Bluestar's open burners are the secret to high output flame control, but they don't wipe clean the way sealed burners do. My sister says it's no problem at all, especially for her new best friend... Research shows the designers at Bluestar and Capital have historically produced commercial ranges only, making inroads into people's homes just for the last few years. The reverse can be said of residential brands such as Kitchenaid, Whirlpool, Thermador, etal. I think it's important to remember the difference, since form follows function in so many of our choices. Commercial ranges have less to do with stylish appearance than durability, high heat, and precise control, all of which comes with costly maintenance (including replacement parts and repairs), and of course, astronomical prices. That said, the Bluestar is a very stylish package that satisfies in both commercial, and residential, applications....See Morewhat do you hate most about your utility knife?
Comments (25)Mine's an old grey Stanley, must have had it 30 yearsa and it's still going strong. Most of the paint is worn off and the die cast aluminum is polished at the points where it has been gripped the most. Best $2 tool I ever bought. I like its simplicity and ergonomics. It seems to fit perfectly in my hand. It has no frills or anything to break or wear out. No rubber, no retracting device, no plastic to break, just an honest hard working tool that gives me most everything I need in a universal hand cutting tool. If I wouldn't give up any of the above, it may be nice to be able to get to another blade without having a screw driver. On the other hand if it would compromise durability or add an area of potential failure, I would keep it as it is. In too many areas I see continual improvements lead to early failure. If it ain't broke, fix it until it is. That's not just a saying!...See MoreSo would YOU have ever considered being married at first sight?
Comments (22)Ravencajun, there was a divorce in the first year's show. The couple hadn't merged thoroughly, and were only together about a month and a half, so I'm guessing it was just one of those walk away with what you brought situations. They may also have them sign pre-nups off camera. The harder part would be if this weren't "an experiment" and a TV show where they're told they have to decide to stay together or split at the end of the show's timeline. I always wondered what that meant, and it may be that the show pays for the divorce if they decide to split at that time, or something like that. After that, it's like any divorce. :) Pickyshopper, for a TV show, I agree with you 100%. There's a certain amount of peril in being legally wed in a state where divorces take time. Peril makes for great drama. In answering, "So would YOU have ever considered being married at first sight?"my answer is no, but I might have considered being engaged and committing to a goal of marriage. What I definitely would not have ever done is do it on TV! My cultural underpinnings take engagements very seriously, and marriages even more so. I couldn't go into a marriage with the idea that if it just doesn't work out we'll decide to divorce in six weeks. This is also why Jewish couples usually have the signing of the marriage contract (which is, essentially, a symbolic pre-nup, but some people make it their actual pre-nups) right before the wedding. It has as much weight as a marriage, and is as hard to undo, so they wait until they're really sure they're going through with it. :)...See Morecheryl_down_under
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