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Denecee
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09-05-2002

Monday, May 12, 2008 - 1:23 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Denecee a private message Print Post    
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...

Juju2bigdog
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10-27-2000

Monday, May 12, 2008 - 3:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Juju2bigdog a private message Print Post    
And feel free to use my lines about how it is better than hooking, gambling or smoking crack if that will come in handy.



Escapee
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06-15-2004

Monday, May 12, 2008 - 3:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
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.

Pamy
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01-02-2002

Monday, May 12, 2008 - 6:30 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Pamy a private message Print Post    
JUJU!! you kill me!!! hahahaaaaa!!!

lots of great posts here!

Sharinia
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09-07-2002

Monday, May 12, 2008 - 10:29 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Sharinia a private message Print Post    
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 ...


Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 1:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
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?

Jeep
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10-17-2001

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 1:24 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jeep a private message Print Post    
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.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Wednesday, May 14, 2008 - 1:44 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
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!!

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 9:38 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
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.

Mamie316
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07-08-2003

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 9:39 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Mamie316 a private message Print Post    
I can't help. I'm a vacuum killer. It's not a joke. My face is on wanted posters all over Vacuum town.

Texannie
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07-16-2001

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 10:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Texannie a private message Print Post    
i finally broke down when i had a coupon and a gift card and bought the dyson and it is wonderful!!!!!!!

Grooch
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06-16-2006

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 10:19 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Grooch a private message Print Post    
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.

Vacanick
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07-12-2004

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 10:22 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Vacanick a private message Print Post    
It's true Mames is a vacuum killer. Very scary! lol!

Landileigh
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07-29-2002

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 10:26 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Landileigh a private message Print Post    
i can't help ya rachel, i have a Riccar. but IT IS the BEST vacuum i've ever owned!

Escapee
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06-15-2004

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 10:52 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Escapee a private message Print Post    
Good idea grooch!

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 11:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
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. :-)

Goddessatlaw
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07-19-2002

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 11:10 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Goddessatlaw a private message Print Post    
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.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 11:24 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
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...

Tigerfan
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11-06-2003

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 11:36 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Tigerfan a private message Print Post    
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!!

Brenda1966
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07-03-2002

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 11:45 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Brenda1966 a private message Print Post    
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.

Julieboo
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02-05-2002

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 11:46 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Julieboo a private message Print Post    
All I can remember is it had an X in the model... (Lotta help, right??)

Dipo
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04-23-2002

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 12:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Dipo a private message Print Post    
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.

Nyheat
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08-09-2006

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 12:11 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Nyheat a private message Print Post    
try

epinions results for vacuum cleaners

Twinkie
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09-24-2002

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 1:02 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Twinkie a private message Print Post    
Whatever you get don't get a Dirt Devil. They vacuum about as well as a broom.

Jimmer
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08-30-2000

Thursday, May 15, 2008 - 1:06 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post Send Jimmer a private message Print Post    
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 )