In article >,
"jmcquown" > wrote:

> "Bob Terwilliger" > wrote in message
> ...
> > Om wrote:
> >
> >>> I found a Chinese mandoline at the house here in SC. It doesn't look
> >>> like it's ever been used but the blade is wickedly sharp. I think the
> >>> base is made of bamboo. No hand/finger guard; this thing dates back
> >>> before they thought about such things. I'm sure my father bought this.
> >>> I'm also sure I'll be throwing it away.
> >>
> >> One of us may like to have it!
> >
> > Just the same, Jill would rather throw it away.
> >
> > Bob
> >
>
> When did you become such an ass?! If Om wants the mandoline all she has to
> do is email me and ask for it. She can have the two circa 1960's pressure
> cookers if she wants them, too. (I wouldn't trust them even with new
> gaskets.) All she'd have to do is pay for the shipping.
>
> There are a TON of things in this house I'll be listing on Freecycle.
> Vases, decorative tchotchkes, etc. I just gave a nice large wicker basket
> to my neighbor along with a ceramic planter since she loves house plants. I
> don't throw things away all willy-nilly. I just didn't think anyone would
> want this old mandoline. If there are kids or grandkids in the house I
> wouldn't consider it *safe*.
>
> Jill

I think I'll give the pressure cookers a pass (thanks! <g> but I have 3)
but I'd be delighted to rescue your mom's mandoline. Sending an e-mail!

Thank you.
--
Peace! Om

I find hope in the darkest of days, and focus in the brightest. I do not judge the universe. -- Dalai Lama