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Denecee
Member
09-05-2002
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 1:23 pm
Can I just say that my own mil doesn't even send b-day cards to my kids or grandkids! But that is not why my kids aren't close to mil and my grandkids don't even know her, MIL doesn't like her own... oops, this isn't the gripe thread is it? going away...
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Juju2bigdog
Member
10-27-2000
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 3:06 pm
And feel free to use my lines about how it is better than hooking, gambling or smoking crack if that will come in handy.

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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 3:13 pm
IMO, if your mom is insecure, that is her problem, and as a result of her insecurity she has a problem with your MIL, still, not your problem. Just sayin.
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Pamy
Member
01-02-2002
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 6:30 pm
JUJU!! you kill me!!! hahahaaaaa!!! lots of great posts here!
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Sharinia
Member
09-07-2002
| Monday, May 12, 2008 - 10:29 pm
Rofl Juju!!! you sound just like a couple of (very funny) guys I hang with. my kinda humor LOL Denecee, I have a mil you can borrow (seriously tho - sorry ) Escapee & Karuuna - thank you (LOL Kar) Been giving all of your insights and suggestions a lot of thought (esp Juju's ) Will write more tmrw ...
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 1:02 pm
I realize this may be a stoopid question but ... I have a very old house with a very old driveway. I am constantly fighting the weeds that grow in the cracks on the driveway ... I use the weed whacker on them, I use round-up but they keep coming back. Does anyone know of something that you can put in those cracks to stop the weeds from coming back?
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Jeep
Member
10-17-2001
| Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 1:24 pm
Vacanick, you need a weed killer that says "ground clear". Read the label. I use Ortho Ground Clear on my brick walkway so the weeds/grass won't grow there. It usually lasts all summer, but sometimes I have to do it again just before fall. Just be very careful not to get it on any of your flowers or shrubs and do it on a hot day so it dries fast.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 1:44 pm
Oh my goodness ... it works all summer. Wow! Do you know I've been trying to keep up with the weeds almost every weekend? And the weeds are still winning. That's great news Jeep .. I'll get it this weekend!! Thank you!! 
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 9:38 am
Ok, need a new vacuum, desperately. I had this vacuum for 8 years and it's quit on me. I have 2 kids, a husband, 2 dogs and a cat. I have mostly hardwood throughout the house, but the area rugs are tall pile, but the bedrooms are a medium pile. I can't fathom spending 400 on a dyson, and hopefully someone out there can tell me if there is one just as good at cleaning for way less, it has to do both carpet and hard floors.
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Mamie316
Member
07-08-2003
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 9:39 am
I can't help. I'm a vacuum killer. It's not a joke. My face is on wanted posters all over Vacuum town.
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Texannie
Member
07-16-2001
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 10:10 am
i finally broke down when i had a coupon and a gift card and bought the dyson and it is wonderful!!!!!!!
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 10:19 am
Escape, I think it was last month that consumer reports magazine did a comparison of vacuum cleaners. You should really see if you can find the magazine at the library.
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Vacanick
Member
07-12-2004
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 10:22 am
It's true Mames is a vacuum killer. Very scary! lol!
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Landileigh
Member
07-29-2002
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 10:26 am
i can't help ya rachel, i have a Riccar. but IT IS the BEST vacuum i've ever owned!
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Escapee
Member
06-15-2004
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 10:52 am
Good idea grooch!
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 11:10 am
Yes, check consumer reports. And then go to the store (like sears) and try them out. And then check amazon and other places and read the reviews online. And then shop around online for the best price. I ended up with the Dyson slim. I didn't like the animal because it was so big. My parents love the animal, and they have cats and dogs. I am finding I do love the slim. I didn't know I could love a vacuum! however, I don't have hard floors. Also, my slim ate an area rug. The area rug was looped and it caught the loop and unraveled the rug. I don't think the dyson's do well on hard wood according to consumer reports. I'm not much help. 
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Goddessatlaw
Member
07-19-2002
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 11:10 am
I have a Riccar, too Landi - but I don't love it. It's too heavy. And the damn thing cost $750.00. Escapee, I'd go to Walmart or wherever and buy the top of the line Kenmore.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 11:24 am
Escapee, I read that there is a hoover (I think) that came really close to the dyson and was under $200. Gimme some time and I will see if i can find it. I do think I read it in a consumer reports article...
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Tigerfan
Member
11-06-2003
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 11:36 am
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5912977 I can't remember if we got this one or the Eureka. We have two Huskies and tile floors downstairs and carpet upstairs and it works great!!
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Brenda1966
Member
07-03-2002
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 11:45 am
Julie, there was a cheap hoover, about $65 dollars, that was the highest rated cheap vacuum. Not sure if that's the one you're talking about. I found one at best buy and tried it and it felt very, very cheap. I did nearly buy one from Amazon, but decided to go big and get the dyson. I just found it on Amazon and it's even cheaper now! It's the hoover tempo widepath.
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Julieboo
Member
02-05-2002
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 11:46 am
All I can remember is it had an X in the model... (Lotta help, right??)
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Dipo
Member
04-23-2002
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 12:07 pm
Escapee, when my vac died I got the Eureka It is a Eureka 4870HZX Boss SmartVac Upright Vacuum Power Paw Turbo Brush with 10 bags for $139.99 from Costco.com. I have two kitties that shed immensely and hardwood floors with some area rugs. I love it, even tho it has bags. My last vacuum was bagless and I didn't like all the dust that went everywhere when emptying it (I used to take it outside with the garbage can to empty it.) Anyway it has lots of attachments and does really well with my hardwoods and gets the rugs clean as well, you just switch from floors to rugs.
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Nyheat
Member
08-09-2006
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 12:11 pm
try epinions results for vacuum cleaners
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Twinkie
Member
09-24-2002
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 1:02 pm
Whatever you get don't get a Dirt Devil. They vacuum about as well as a broom.
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Jimmer
Moderator
08-30-2000
| Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 1:06 pm
It's funny how experiences vary. Perhaps they make different models but we bought a cheap little Dirt Devil for quick clean-ups and we are absolutely astonished at how well it works. It picks up an incredible amount of dirt and crap. (LOL - Or maybe our carpets are exceptionally dirty )
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