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I believe that the apotheosis of human communication through telephone was during dominance of Bell landline systems. Clear audible sounds. Sure sometimes there was static, downed lines, but when those systems were fully functioning, they worked incredibly well!Quote:
Originally Posted by JaneV2.0
The fact that my aging hearing loss coincides with degradation of phone service suggests a relationship. But no, one DOES NOT in any way influence the other. No! I refuse to accept that! Hahaha.
Full disclosure--I used to maintain those lines. So thank you! In my dotage, I've developed a case of whooshy tinnitus--it doesn't really affect my hearing, but it's annoying at times. Oh, how I love old age..:sick: (Where is that ambulance emoji when you need it?)Quote:
Originally Posted by iris lilies
on topic posted above:
that those younger than me ole self, won't ever know what clear crisp telephone talking used to sound like.
Disgusting that washing machines are now made so shabbily. We just bought a Speed Queen (made in the USA... Ripon, WI to be exact) that has manual dials, does not have a locking lid and lets you adjust the amount of water needed. We were told that this will not be the case in the near future. The warranty is for 3 years but says to expect over 20 years of use. It was a bit spendy but if it lasts and does what we want it to .... well worth the price. Can't believe many washing machines no longer have agitators and have flimsy computer panels for settings. Supposedly, the government is deciding how much water washing clothes should take and are making manufacturers comply. We were told that soon Speed Queen will not be allowed to make this simple and well made model. Sigh....
We should have bought that Speed Queen last summer when our washer went kaput. We had about 3 days to buy a washer before some sort of deadline which I can no longer recall, so we just bought a floor model from the appliance store down the street. I do not love it. The groaning and moaning and long cycles are annoyng.Quote:
Originally Posted by frugal-one
I hate the fact that I cant adjust the water level. I tend to set everything to "full load" and "extra heavy wash" and other settings to make upl for it.
In the digital age there is only a margin the separates things that make life better and easier and what prevents us from enjoying non digital reality. I was a guest at a friend's house house for dinner and the host always makes a special effort to prepare a fine meal. One of those events where you wear a nice shirt and might take a $15 bottle of wine. When everyone seated themselves, three pulled out their smart phone and placed them to the right of the soup spoon as if it was right out of Miss Mannerly's book. The only one without was me. Most of the dinner went by without anyone checking emails or getting calls. Then someone brings up a recent event of a little importance that no one can remember the details of. So off goes everyone's google excursions and suddenly things go from a good conversation to people looking at their smart phone and reading. Of course, then other things come up and the phone binging goes on for a long time. Sometimes I'd rather not know than googling.
I hear you Rogar! Not too long ago we went out to lunch and a father was there with his 2 daughters. He sat looking at his phone the entire time while the girls sat across and looked at him. Quality time.... NOT!
I suspect there will be a market for refurbished old washing machines. I certainly hope so. Mine is 30 years old. Maybe I can get it repaired. I've noticed some squeaking lately.
Frugal- one I agree with you.
I researched and searched for the best for me and Speed Queen was it. I too got the manual one. I had to special order and wait gosh almost two months last year for it. I dated mine with a sharpie so I know how long it lasts. I was told the same as you that it is suppose to last. I love mine, best machine ever and I seem to have been through too many.
black friday, my rant