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"Andy" > wrote in message ...
> Dee Randall said...
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>> "jt august" > wrote in message
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>>> In article 0>,
>>> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
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>>>> I'm probably the only detractor, but I hated mine and gave it away. I
>>>> bought their most expensive top of the line model in the mid-1980s.
>>>> I'm much happier with my vintage late 1960s Osterizer.
>>>
>>> Wayne, I can assure you that you are not alone. I know 2 people who
>>> also had one and didn't care for theirs. These are not for everyone, I
>>> recognize that. BTW, them thar Osterizers are pretty darn good, too.
>>> The vintage 60's and 70's models beat the late 80's and 90's units, and
>>> the newer units (post 2k4) are back on track towards their heritage,
>>> though I would take an antique as my first choice on that line. And
>>> definitely one with a glass jar. Those plastic jars they went to for a
>>> while need to be recycled for the betterment of all mankind.
>>>
>>> jt

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>> For those who like the Oster for juicing, there is an entertaining
>> youtube video of this guy demonstrating his use of an 'average' blender
>> along with using a paint strainer (strainter).
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XeZnXT1r88k
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>> And then there is the looooong video of a old-time guy who is
>> demonstrating his answer to the above video using the Norwalk juicer
>> which probably costs $1or$2 or close to $3 thousand. For those who
>> are wanting the ultimate juicer, this is the video to see its use, as he
>> goes over-and-over-and-over juicing carrots.
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8vkhf2l78vQ
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>> These videos are only for those with time on their hands. :-))
>>
>> The reason I have these links at my fingertips is that I was thinking of
>> getting a juicer for carrots and an apple. I bought the Juiceman Jr at
>> Costco when it was on sale for $39.95 and it's a PITA. I also have a
>> VitaMix. But the juice that comes out of the VitaMix is foamy; I want
>> something clear. I've had Osters, also.
>>
>> Dee Dee

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> Darn... I forgot the Milk Duds and buttered popcorn!
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> On a 1 to 10 entertainment scale... 3.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Andy



Just like your taste in music, Andy - on a 1 to 10 scale - ..... 1.
Dee Dee