On 7/15/2012 4:32 PM, Cheryl wrote:
> On 7/15/2012 1:38 PM, dsi1 wrote:
>> I was into that copper bowl craze of the 70s. Those bowls sure did look
>> purdy but I never found a way that I could live with them since I wanted
>> to actually use the bowls for cooking. I'm so done with those things!
>
> I don't have anything copper but it reminded me of the article I read
> the other day when I was looking for local places where I can drop off
> dead batteries and CFLs. That article came up. I remember when I used
> to throw dead batteries in the trash. I don't do that anymore. CFLs, I
> knew they're full of mercury but haven't had any die until now. They're
> going in multiples since I changed all my lamps at pretty much the same
> time.

I've got a set of LED bulbs in the bathroom, they're cool and brilliant
- literally. I think the compact florescent light bulb might be just an
interim step and that LEDs are the future of lighting. The CFLs seem
overly complex and I've never had one last anywhere near 5 years as
advertised. Hopefully the LEDs will have a bright and long life.

>
> I have a few nice stainless pieces of cookware and the tip about baking
> soda is nice though I haven't tried it yet.
>
> I was so tempted the other day by a Groupon Goods offer. But I have all
> the cookware I need. They might not match and the lids don't fit tight
> on everything but they work. It was just a fleeting thought to replace
> them. The thought is gone now. These aren't even stainless but I'm
> sure they'd work just fine on my smoothtop.
>
> http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-the-...ving-stock-pot
>

I like to collect guitars myself. :-)