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Our "daily driver" dishes are Corelle. Love 'em.
My mother has a set of bone china that gets used twice a year. They are beautiful, but I don't see the practicality.
The stuff we just ordered will get used any time we have company. There are 12 sets, so if a few get broken over the years we won't be heartbroken. We might just put 4 sets away as "spares". And they were free, so... why not?
They do have a platinum edge so no microwave for them, but we don't own a microwave and never will again, so no loss there. Also, they are dishwasher safe and I won't hesitate to stick them in there.
My mother has a set of bone china that gets used twice a year. They are beautiful, but I don't see the practicality.
The stuff we just ordered will get used any time we have company. There are 12 sets, so if a few get broken over the years we won't be heartbroken. We might just put 4 sets away as "spares". And they were free, so... why not?
They do have a platinum edge so no microwave for them, but we don't own a microwave and never will again, so no loss there. Also, they are dishwasher safe and I won't hesitate to stick them in there.
Today was new dishwasher day. Went with a Bosch. The Samsung bit the dust after only 2.5 years. Had a look at it, looked like the problem was inside the main sump assembly, which is only sold complete for almost $400, for a $500 dishwasher. I tend to look for deals on ebay for appliance parts, but no luck.
Only interesting things about the Bosch is that it's a hybrid tub, part plastic, part SS, and it's plugin, so I had to add a duplex outlet to the circuit.
Only interesting things about the Bosch is that it's a hybrid tub, part plastic, part SS, and it's plugin, so I had to add a duplex outlet to the circuit.
Years ago, we found a deal on a large set of restaurant china. Talk about tough, it's outlasted three teenagers! A bit heavier than Corelle, however.
Would you happen to be Greek ?
Plate Smashing - Tavern Kalokerinos in Athens (August 2017) - YouTube
Sadly, I am not enjoying my new Internet connection this evening. There is no connection at the pole and the tech didn't bring a lift truck. Glad I didn't go ahead and cancel my existing service yet.
It was a bit of a let-down. I had even prepared my config changes for my Cisco ASA. Oh well, a few more days.
It was a bit of a let-down. I had even prepared my config changes for my Cisco ASA. Oh well, a few more days.
Every few months it seems more and more miniature lamps become available in LED versions. Found one today to replace the drum light in the dryer, which has been burnt out forever & a day. Lovely - no more orphaned socks! Now we'll see how well this little electronic gizmo can take the heat & humidity.
And we have a winner here folks!
I bought some dental sealants for my daughter, a pair of TPA3116 boards, and a handful of various small components to play with.
What tester??
Since The Dawn, I have used Ookla, which recently reports my cable-net as 110Mb/s. (Paying for 100Mb/s; the tachometer looks "governed".)
A local group wants better innernet in town and directed me to
Speed Test by Measurement Lab
This is reporting 32Mb/s (afternoon) or 42Mb/s (midnight)
Test Server New York, US
Download 42.99 Mb/s
Upload 10.93 Mb/s
Latency 47 ms
Retransmission 0.00%
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I usually use Ookla, which is where my stated speeds came from.
I get close to the same results through that one you posted a link to (thanks for that):
Test Server Calgary, CA
Download 82.61 Mb/s
Upload 13.77 Mb/s
Latency 29 ms
Retransmission 0.04%
I am paying for "up to" 75Mb/s down and 15Mb/s up.
I get close to the same results through that one you posted a link to (thanks for that):
Test Server Calgary, CA
Download 82.61 Mb/s
Upload 13.77 Mb/s
Latency 29 ms
Retransmission 0.04%
I am paying for "up to" 75Mb/s down and 15Mb/s up.
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