On Wed 13 May 2009 07:47:10p, Dee Randall told us...

>
> "Andy" > wrote in message news:Xns9C0AD5C7351E0CotD@
216.196.97.131...
>> Dee Randall said...
>>
>>>
>>> "jt august" > wrote in message
>>> ...
>>>> In article 0>,
>>>> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>>>>
>>>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>> 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
>>>
>>>
>>> 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
>>
>>
>> Darn... I forgot the Milk Duds and buttered popcorn!
>>
>> 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

You got that one right, Dee Dee. Actually, Andy's taste in almost
everything is a "1". Yes, I know I'm mean.

--
Wayne Boatwright
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But when the time comes that a man has had his dinner, then the
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