For the love of a spork! All things gadgety!

[Jess]

In the past year or so I have become somewhat enamored by certain lil life saving or at least time saving ( back saving, etc.) gadgets.
I figured some other folks out there probably have precious lil tools that they just can't live without and it would be cool to turn each other on to the latest in electronics, hardware, etc.

My two newest and mostest favorite are A) The Hammerhead automatic hammmer made by craftsman. It is absolutely fantastic for doing crown molding and other projects where having a free hand is necessary! The next is B) the lights that either attach to a cap or wear as a headband. I use it for everything from lighting up the lines I need to follow with a jig / scroll saw to walking the dogs at night! Having two dogs on leashes doesn't allow for a flashlight, so the headlamp is great!

What do you guys have? I'm always looking for new handy/ fun things to work with or play with!

[christie]

*pokes my Daddy* Why's it gotta be "what do you GUYS have"??!?!?!? Girls, as you know perfectly well, enjoy tools, gadgets, and all things home reno related!

:p I know what you meant, just giving you hell.

Your lil handy, dandy homodepot lovin' girl

[Jess]

see now.. this is how all things unrelated start... I "could" have put this in the "butches" thread, but I purposefully did not, coz I knowssssss my girl is a handy dandy mizz wizard with some power tools.
I adore you and your affinity toward gadgetry.. so, tell me purdy lady.. whatchu got???? GIMME!

[christie]

i think the best gadgety things we have belong in another thread! *wink*

[Tommi]

i think the best gadgety things we have belong in another thread! *wink*

Ahem...you mean over there---->:fuck:


I was watching NCIS and Dinozzo freaked out when one of those flat robot vacuum cleaner things circled out from under a couch. It goes and goes and goes, hits something and turns and goes another direction.

I have hardwood floor that breed dust over night , and of course there are the two fuzzy furpurrs that fly around the house.

Does anyone have one? Know someone that has one? It might drive my two cats up the their cat trees all day though.

I DO Want that hammer...

[Trishagee]

I am ready to purchase a Kindle (sp?) but am reading about the one Sony put out for much less, difference is that the Kindle seems to have wifi, and the Sony version is similar to my Ipod, just plug and download... would love to hear from people who have both and their opinions before I buy one.

[Tommi]

I am ready to purchase a Kindle (sp?) but am reading about the one Sony put out for much less, difference is that the Kindle seems to have wifi, and the Sony version is similar to my Ipod, just plug and download... would love to hear from people who have both and their opinions before I buy one.

I have seen the Sony ads recently, and know the Kindle has been out a while.

and Amazon.com has it on a lot of the Book Pages. Amazon.com: Kindle Wireless Reading Device (6" Display, Global Wireless, Latest Generation): Kindle Store


..Don't have either one. My girl reads to me , and I don't have to worry about her being charged. She is always on..:D

[Tommi]

I love tools and gadgets.

I picked this up http://www.countycomm.com/microhook.htm

Had to have it, I carry it on my keys.
I have no reason to have it, but its mine. :nixon:

Someday I will need it and it will be the apex of cool.

:shocking: I had no idea you two were spies... now, I get it.Danger is in the midst of us..or at least, could be in your travels. I HAVE SEEEENNNN the Dusa Steamer Trunks, and dead Bellman......

Watched the gadget video ..It IS damn kewl.

[Tommi]

YouTube- Craftsman NEXTEC Hammerhead Auto-Hammer (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bk88FDYaIzM)

Thanks Jack,

Just added Sears to my to do tomorrow list.AWESOME for my tool collection.:cool:

[girl_dee]

I am ready to purchase a Kindle (sp?) but am reading about the one Sony put out for much less, difference is that the Kindle seems to have wifi, and the Sony version is similar to my Ipod, just plug and download... would love to hear from people who have both and their opinions before I buy one.


Barnes and Nobles has one too... have you seen it?

[I'mOneToo]

Every gadget I've acquired has become lost at some point, except for my trusty mini Swiss army knife. It gets used nearly every day. Hope I don't lose it but now I've probably cursed it, dammit.

[JustLovelyJenn]

My dad has some sort of odd obsession with having tools he never uses... so I just use them when hes not looking. *bats eyelashes*

but honestly... my "i just cant live without" things are still duct tape and zip ties... *shrugs*

[Jess]

I love the micro hook! I must have one and be apexy cool too now!
Yes, that's the hammerhead Jack! < insert lil MC Hammerhead dance here>
They also have a pretty snazzy multi-tool that has attachments for cutting stuff etc.
My newest obsession is a sliding double compound miter saw. No more flipping the crown to get the right cuts! Although the missy elliot song about crown molding was hot.."put the crown down flip it and reverse it ".. That WAS about home repair wasn't it? It's got a great beat and I can dance to it!

The gadgets in "another thread" can also be found at homo depot. The plumbing section has a wonderful little "funny pipe" as I recall. :spank:

Keep the gadgets coming!

[Tommi]

Every gadget I've acquired has become lost at some point, except for my trusty mini Swiss army knife. It gets used nearly every day. Hope I don't lose it but now I've probably cursed it, dammit.

My Ex and her partner went to Switzerland last year, and bought me a wonderful Swiss Army Knife. It remains wonderful, as I can't figure how the hecka to open it.

[christie]

Just for the record, there is NOTHING funny about the "funny pipe" except maybe some :perv: moments.

Does anyone have a Dogie Doolie? Its on the list to purchase but I wanted to ask of anyone's experience with it? Like it? Love it? Couldn't live without it? Don't waste the $?

Jack... just how many trip wires do you encounter that you might need that grappling hook thingy? LOL

[NJFemmie]

There is no practical reason why I want these (http://base1.googlehosted.com/base_media?q=FroogleCatalog_CNETI302967.jpg&size=4&dhm=5c2fe777&hl=en) - other than the fact I just do! (hey, you never know when they can come in handy....)

[Legendryder]

Just for the record, there is NOTHING funny about the "funny pipe" except maybe some :perv: moments.

Does anyone have a Dogie Doolie? Its on the list to purchase but I wanted to ask of anyone's experience with it? Like it? Love it? Couldn't live without it? Don't waste the $?

Jack... just how many trip wires do you encounter that you might need that grappling hook thingy? LOL

I had one of those Dogie Doolies in a house I rented. It was killed by the lawn mower. RIP Dogie Doolie.

[Jess]

ok.. the goggles go on the list too.. I can use them to spot the landmines that need to go into the dooley!

Whats the best lawnmower attachment for getting apples up with? :lawnmower:
Currently I just smash em... we'll be better set to can some next year... the handy girl makes some kick ass applebutter! mmmm

[Tommi]

Just for the record, there is NOTHING funny about the "funny pipe" except maybe some :perv: moments.

Does anyone have a Dogie Doolie? Its on the list to purchase but I wanted to ask of anyone's experience with it? Like it? Love it? Couldn't live without it? Don't waste the $?

Jack... just how many trip wires do you encounter that you might need that grappling hook thingy? LOL

When traveling with the four bellman and luggage..Just in case, you never know when Jack may need to snag back a Steamer or the liner it came in on..:D

Been there Jack, and I wll never forget your nod and smile as we passed. We gotta just lovem..

[Tommi]

ok.. the goggles go on the list too.. I can use them to spot the landmines that need to go into the dooley!

Whats the best lawnmower attachment for getting apples up with? :lawnmower:
Currently I just smash em... we'll be better set to can some next year... the handy girl makes some kick ass applebutter! mmmm

How about :sheep::sheep::sheep: Jess ? LOVE APPLE BUTTER BTW
Apples...? Apples on the lawn***? All I have are whiteflies No Apples cept at the market. Dates, we have dates here, but, not on my lawn * I swear HONEY ..no apples or dates, just lil bugs...:theisland:

[Jess]

http://i592.photobucket.com/albums/tt4/mmcelhaney_photo/More_WIPs_01-28-09/image024.gif

I need the arms!!!

[Trishagee]

Barnes and Nobles has one too... have you seen it?


No but I will look now for it! Thanks sweetie!

[christie]

*sneaking in to add to the honeydo list* "take handy girl to dinner and to see 2012 tonight."

...no gadgets required...sorry for the derail... carry on :p

[Darth Denkay]

So, anyone who knows me knows that I believe if you can't do it with a swiss army knife then you don't need to do it. I've got 91 of them (and 1 ordered). I've always got 2 or 3 on me and they get used every single day.

Hey I'mOneToo! I so agree with you! The nice thing is that they're easy to replace. And hey, then you'd have an excuse to buy another one!

Every gadget I've acquired has become lost at some point, except for my trusty mini Swiss army knife. It gets used nearly every day. Hope I don't lose it but now I've probably cursed it, dammit.

Hey Tommi!
If you haven't tried oiling it that might help. Another option is that swiss army guarantees their knives for life. Any thing wrong, including stuff like broken blades from extreme use, they fix for no charge. All you pay is the postage to get it there, they cover postage back to you. Let me know if you want me to track down that info. By the way, what model do you have?


My Ex and her partner went to Switzerland last year, and bought me a wonderful Swiss Army Knife. It remains wonderful, as I can't figure how the hecka to open it.

[wolfwalker]

Ahem...you mean over there---->:fuck:


I was watching NCIS and Dinozzo freaked out when one of those flat robot vacuum cleaner things circled out from under a couch. It goes and goes and goes, hits something and turns and goes another direction.

I have hardwood floor that breed dust over night , and of course there are the two fuzzy furpurrs that fly around the house.

Does anyone have one? Know someone that has one? It might drive my two cats up the their cat trees all day though.

I DO Want that hammer...

I had one of those vacuums. notice the word had. My puppy decided it was something to attack and kill. And kill it she did LOL

wolfwalker

[Bit]

Everyone who ever wanted to be Batman needs one of those grappling hooks *eyebrow waggle* Gryph was practically salivating--I didn't dare play the video! lol!

[I'mOneToo]

ah Warrick this knife has *sentimental value* a gift from someone, and if it was lost another wouldn't be the same.
(but I'd still need another one!)

It's easy to operate Tommi, just pull on the side where the little dips are. Unless it's a full-size unit, that I can't help you with. The oil, yeah, what Warrick said.

[shadows papa]

ok.. the goggles go on the list too.. I can use them to spot the landmines that need to go into the dooley!

Whats the best lawnmower attachment for getting apples up with? :lawnmower:
Currently I just smash em... we'll be better set to can some next year... the handy girl makes some kick ass applebutter! mmmm

Why not just attach sis to the back of the lawnmower and send her bobbing for lil green apples??:happyjump::happyjump::happyjump:They'd be doing <<<<that and you would have a helluva view:D HEH! One of my fave tools is my BuckLite knife my father gave me the day I joined the Army. I have lost a lot of things along the way,but I have carried that knife day in,day out for 24 years now. I have used it for everything from eating,car repairs,door opening,etc and would be at a loss without it! One of my favorite tools for most mechanic type work is GearWrenchs,open end/box end combo with a ratchet in the box end. Awesome for working on cars where you ain't got enuff room to fit a conventional ratchet. Anddddddd.......my dream tool....my own Iron Man suit!!Shad

[Darth Denkay]

Hi I'mOneToo,

I do understand about sentimental value. Most of the knives in my collection could be replaced, but, similar to you, there are a few that couldn't be.But ah, I do love my knives!

-Wicket

ah Warrick this knife has *sentimental value* a gift from someone, and if it was lost another wouldn't be the same.
(but I'd still need another one!)

It's easy to operate Tommi, just pull on the side where the little dips are. Unless it's a full-size unit, that I can't help you with. The oil, yeah, what Warrick said.

[FeminineAllure]

My most recent gadget purchase>>> Shake Weight https://shakeweight.com/ver4/index.asp
It looks fun.-;)

Also Pledge Fabric Sweeper For Pet Hair it works great. http://www.pledge.com/fabric-sweeper/?sid=SEM&cid=Google

[Darth Denkay]

Wow, and I thought I was long-winded...

Seriously though, true story. My girlfriend and I were going to a fundraiser event that formal, so we were all dressed to the 9s. We're walking toward the building and the other femme (not my girlfriend) stumbles and loses her shoe. One of the straps had torn from the sole. Swiss army knife to the rescue! I pulled out my pin and repaired her show. Truly she had to cautious as it certainly wasn't a permanent fix but it got her through the night!

-Wicket

YouTube- Secret Swiss Army Straight Pin? (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ibPFXISgsic&feature=channel)

[christie]

Shad - I know that you meant to be oh so helpful, but you aint funny. :p

I think when you come visit, http://www.orvis.com/store/product.aspx?pf_id=82P6s&dir_id=1137&group_id=14598&cat_id=17203&subcat_id=17204&cm_mmc=Froogle*Prod_feeds*Prod_feeds*12082&cm_ven=performics&cm_cat=Google+Product+Listing+Ads&cm_pla=&cm_ite=875&adv=875 outta work nicely as a guest bed for ya.






Why not just attach sis to the back of the lawnmower and send her bobbing for lil green apples??:happyjump::happyjump::happyjump:They'd be doing <<<<that and you would have a helluva view:D HEH! One of my fave tools is my BuckLite knife my father gave me the day I joined the Army. I have lost a lot of things along the way,but I have carried that knife day in,day out for 24 years now. I have used it for everything from eating,car repairs,door opening,etc and would be at a loss without it! One of my favorite tools for most mechanic type work is GearWrenchs,open end/box end combo with a ratchet in the box end. Awesome for working on cars where you ain't got enuff room to fit a conventional ratchet. Anddddddd.......my dream tool....my own Iron Man suit!!Shad

[christie]

So THAT'S how Hy navigates the landmines when Hy pisses me off!

Daddy, Jack has outted you...

I'm off to :deepthoughts: figure out something other than trip lines...






It pretty much depends on how bad I piss off my wife.

:shark:

[wolfwalker]

I dont know if I would call it a gadget but I call it sent from the heavens LOL
As some of you may know, I have a huge french mastiff puppy and her days of dragging me where ever she wanted are over LOL

Its been a long time since a walk was enjoyable. It stopped being enjoyable right around the time she hit 75 LBs. she would get this look on her face and I knew what was coming. just taking off from a dead stop to a full run. there goes arwen, followed shortly by me sideways LOL

But thanks to the ever wonderful Miss Christie, who highly recommended it. I bought one and now I am back in control of this monster. She hates it that I can stop her in her tracks LOL but there was very little struggle to get her to wear it and has settled in nicely to it.

so thanks Miss christie from my back, arms, legs and everything in between LOL
:bouquet:

wolf

[christie]

You're most welcome, Buck!:pirate: I know that we can't walk Samson without one... it was much like with Arwen.... there goes Sam.... there goes Jess!

:thumbsup:



I dont know if I would call it a gadget but I call it sent from the heavens LOL
As some of you may know, I have a huge french mastiff puppy and her days of dragging me where ever she wanted are over LOL

Its been a long time since a walk was enjoyable. It stopped being enjoyable right around the time she hit 75 LBs. she would get this look on her face and I knew what was coming. just taking off from a dead stop to a full run. there goes arwen, followed shortly by me sideways LOL

But thanks to the ever wonderful Miss Christie, who highly recommended it. I bought one and now I am back in control of this monster. She hates it that I can stop her in her tracks LOL but there was very little struggle to get her to wear it and has settled in nicely to it.

so thanks Miss christie from my back, arms, legs and everything in between LOL
:bouquet:

wolf

[Jess]

ok.. so this is just way funny and I think the girl may like it for all of her wonderful thank you notes, etc...
http://www.uncrate.com/men/images/2009/11/mmmvelopes.jpg

[Lynn]

I know you want to talk about tools and all, but I'd like to take this into the kitchen for a minute. My favorite gadget was a giveaway from the Welcome Wagon, over twenty years ago. It's about the size of a spatula, but it's made like a flat slotted spoon with an edge that catches on the egde of a pot. So, you can easily drain vegetables and pasta without having to worry about a colander. It's uncomplicated, and one of my favorite things in the kitchen.

[christie]

Oh - if we are talkin house gadgets, I must say that I think Jess loves the Food Saver vacuum sealer thingy more than I do. One week right after I bought it, I came home and everything in the fridge was vac-u-sealed! I told the boyz (our two mini schnauzers) that they best hide or Daddy would have them zipped up tight!

[Jess]

I love the sealer thingy!!!! hereeeeeee kitty kitty :bolt:

Kitchen gadgets are a huge turn on for me and usually the simpler the better. I started using my Braun "wand" mixer for mixing glazes when I used to dabble with pottery and now have one that is devoted to stirring paint that lives on the tool shelf. Nothing beats one of those for mixing up a fresh vinaigrette.

[Jess]

SyrJess

What you said reminded me of when my wife and I were dating years ago, she was making mashed potatoes. The old crappy electric beater broke mid-way through the process.

The "what the fuck am I gonna do" look on her face sprung me into action.

I went to the garage and grabbed my cordless drill and stuck one of the beaters in the tip. Talk about torque. :thumbsup:

They were the fluffiest potatoes I've have ever had.


LMAO! That is awesome! I may have to put some beaters in the tool box.. or a drill in the kitchen drawer!

[Jess]

Going to pick up a new gadget this weekend.. one of the laser measuring tapes, coz I am really sick of being off by > < much dammit! Any :dimbulb: suggestions for a good one?

Also.. a good, easy to use/ read "stud finder" suggestion would be awesome.. :hammer: We picked up a cheap one that really makes no sense in reading it.. I no likey :confused::mad:

Thanks y'all!

[SuperFemme]

Does anyone else here have a Flip? I LOVE it. A video camera the size of a cell phone that takes high quality, lengthy videos.

Mine has a custom rainbow heart. Plugs right into USB downloads fast, and isn't bulky. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1334615221687&id=388d0ed69140220fb963390cc66d06bc&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.cusweathogs.com%2fFlipVideo.j pg

[Jess]

ok.. now THAT thing is awesome!!! :deepthoughts: stocking stuffer stocking stuffer.... mmm stockings...:thud:

[Hudson]

Does anyone else here have a Flip? I LOVE it. A video camera the size of a cell phone that takes high quality, lengthy videos.

Mine has a custom rainbow heart. Plugs right into USB downloads fast, and isn't bulky. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

http://ts4.mm.bing.net/images/thumbnail.aspx?q=1334615221687&id=388d0ed69140220fb963390cc66d06bc&url=http%3a%2f%2fwww.cusweathogs.com%2fFlipVideo.j pg



So jealous. Those things are awesome.

[Jess]

So part of today will be spent figuring out how to use a new gadget. A guy came to give us an estimate for re-doing our hardwood floors and had this handy-dandy lil tool. I have coveted it since I first saw it. Being the tactile vs visual person that I am, of course my "girl who fixes shit" :accountant: will have to help me read the damned instructions ( yes, I am one of those who can't insert tab A into slot B) I have other methods :hammer: or :chainsaw:

Wish me luck....LOL or maybe wish her luck in the efforts to teach :goat: a new trick!
Here it is :
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_00948277000P?vName=Tools&cName=Measuring,Levels&StudFinders&sName=Laser%20Measuring%20Tools&psid=FROOGLE01&sid=IDx20070921x00003a

[Tommi]

So part of today will be spent figuring out how to use a new gadget. A guy came to give us an estimate for re-doing our hardwood floors and had this handy-dandy lil tool. I have coveted it since I first saw it. Being the tactile vs visual person that I am, of course my "girl who fixes shit" :accountant: will have to help me read the damned instructions ( yes, I am one of those who can't insert tab A into slot B) I have other methods :hammer: or :chainsaw:

Wish me luck....LOL or maybe wish her luck in the efforts to teach :goat: a new trick!
Here it is

Love that ..It looks liek everyone should have one.....Santa's lil helper are you here??

I was sorely disppointed last weekend. I headed out to Sears to stroke some Craftsman stuff.. Sears is gone. Building empty, no forwarding address. What a bummer feeling that was. Looking on-line today, the store moved into a mall..yuck.

Heading out , something will suit my fancy .. :duct:
Have a good one..

Where'd that flip camera thingeee come from?:cool:

[Bit]

I turned the heat down to 64 yesterday, and went and bought two Snuggies. They came with book lights--I dunno the brand--that unfold, flip up and then over when you press the button, like the wings on a Lamborghini, or maybe like a Transformer... lol, we were entranced by the cool technogadgetry of it! Dunno how long they'll work, but ohhhh the look on the boy's face... :heartbeat: :cheesy: :heartbeat:

[Darth Denkay]

So what do you think of the Snuggies????? I am really thinking of getting one for my cold-natured self.

I turned the heat down to 64 yesterday, and went and bought two Snuggies. They came with book lights--I dunno the brand--that unfold, flip up and then over when you press the button, like the wings on a Lamborghini, or maybe like a Transformer... lol, we were entranced by the cool technogadgetry of it! Dunno how long they'll work, but ohhhh the look on the boy's face... :heartbeat: :cheesy: :heartbeat:

[Legendryder]

I want a snuggie for Bob. Being a chihuahua in the winter is hard. He is hiding under my bed pillows right now. BRRRR!!!

I did get a kinda gadget type thing. I put a tv tuner in my computer, so I can watch tv in a little box, and still be on the puter. Very cool. HD too, and if I use it through Media Center, it gives an interactive guide. Thing also works as a dvr too. Cool little gadget.

[Bit]

So what do you think of the Snuggies????? I am really thinking of getting one for my cold-natured self.

They're great! I won't have acrylic in the house--it melts into your skin and burns to the bone if there's a fire, and it gives off toxic fumes as well--but Snuggies are polyester, so I went ahead and bought them. Gryph was freezing the other night and put his on--warmed him up right away and kept him comfy.

They're weird though, kinda like a hospital gown with choir-boy sleeves, and unless a person is tall, they're too long in the front--great for getting your feet warm, but not good at all for getting up and walking around. I'm considering pinning them up some.

I want a snuggie for Bob. Being a chihuahua in the winter is hard. He is hiding under my bed pillows right now. BRRRR!!!

Poor Bob! Maybe he needs sweaters (http://www.kooldawgtees.com/DOGGLES_K-9_KLOTHES_KAPS.html)?

[weatherboi]

Going to pick up a new gadget this weekend.. one of the laser measuring tapes, coz I am really sick of being off by > < much dammit! Any :dimbulb: suggestions for a good one?

Also.. a good, easy to use/ read "stud finder" suggestion would be awesome.. :hammer: We picked up a cheap one that really makes no sense in reading it.. I no likey :confused::mad:

Thanks y'all!


Hey there SyrJess!!
I have a Strait-Line laser tape. It works great, especially measuring curves. It is a moderately priced one. It has really made a difference in the amount of time it takes me to measure and put a bid together. 9 volt battery powered. I have tested accuracy and it has been right on, unless of course user error occured. :mohawk:

You may have already tried this one.I am not a huge Ryobi fan but my carpenter friend turned me onto the stud finder they make and it works like a charm for me. 9 volt battery powered! I also check this one for accuracy every so often and it seems to hold its calibration well.

Goodluck!!

[Legendryder]

Bob has sweaters. Lots and lots of sweaters. He also has tons of tshirts, a running suit, and a Santa costume. But, no snuggie. How can I deprive him of a snuggie? That would be cruel. rofl

[Bit]

How can I deprive him of a snuggie? That would be cruel. rofl

Well... I think you missed the part where they open up the back, and hang down so far in front that they trip you when you walk... cruel to deprive Bob of that joy? lol... better to get him a :superman: cape, I think. ;)

[Legendryder]

Yes!! A cape would be great!! Just so you know, I posted two Bob videos in the Youtube thread.

[NJFemmie]

Okay .. I am so excited about this thing, I just had to share.

Mare enjoys listening to online radio stations - so I contemplated buying Her satellite radio for Christmas. Well, She is not a fan of subscribing to those types of things - so I considered HD Radio (but from what I have researched, it's lame and it sucks.)

Soooo.... I found the next best thing to satellite. Wireless Internet Radio.

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:JIDyp_9u403LBM:http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/3/optimized/659563_fpx.tif%3Fbgc%3D255,255,255%26wid%3D327%26q lt%3D90,0%26layer%3Dcomp%26op_sharpen%3D0%26resMod e%3Dbicub%26op_usm%3D0.7,1.0,0.5,0%26fmt%3Djpeg (http://www.gracedigitalaudio.com/internet-radios-c-2.html) OMG this thing is soo freakin' cool if you love listening to online radio!

Mare now has access to over 16,000 + internet radio stations. AND it's wireless. AND your computer doesn't have to be on for this to work. AND (even though it was a bit tricky to configure at first), it essentially worked right out of the box! And you can add your favorite radio station - I can listen to my favorite NY stations again.

There are a few of these out there, but I opted for the Grace. Logitech has a really cool one, but the latest model they have out is pretty expensive.

[JakeTulane]

I LOVE all things gadgety... and consider Myself the Gadget King.. well atleast in My Kingdom. I have everything from a handheld GPS to a full tilt as many apps as possible cell phone.. just something about learning how to use the gadget and all the whistles and bells.

Long Live Gadgety Nerds.

[christie]

I have a new gadget - the Blackberry Storm2 - one of the touchy screen things...

ARGHHHHHHH!!!!! I so can't figure it out...

I need to have bratboy show Momma how much of an idjit she is...

[christie]

OMG! I am SO jealous!

We rented a "cabin" (read: very plush modern house atop a mountain) back in August. The owners, also very gadgety folks, had one of these.

We were in love.

That and the nifty indoor/outdoor whole house speaker thingy will certainly be on the lists for the spring renovation hell.






Okay .. I am so excited about this thing, I just had to share.

Mare enjoys listening to online radio stations - so I contemplated buying Her satellite radio for Christmas. Well, She is not a fan of subscribing to those types of things - so I considered HD Radio (but from what I have researched, it's lame and it sucks.)

Soooo.... I found the next best thing to satellite. Wireless Internet Radio.

http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:JIDyp_9u403LBM:http://slimages.macys.com/is/image/MCY/products/3/optimized/659563_fpx.tif%3Fbgc%3D255,255,255%26wid%3D327%26q lt%3D90,0%26layer%3Dcomp%26op_sharpen%3D0%26resMod e%3Dbicub%26op_usm%3D0.7,1.0,0.5,0%26fmt%3Djpeg (http://www.gracedigitalaudio.com/internet-radios-c-2.html) OMG this thing is soo freakin' cool if you love listening to online radio!

Mare now has access to over 16,000 + internet radio stations. AND it's wireless. AND your computer doesn't have to be on for this to work. AND (even though it was a bit tricky to configure at first), it essentially worked right out of the box! And you can add your favorite radio station - I can listen to my favorite NY stations again.

There are a few of these out there, but I opted for the Grace. Logitech has a really cool one, but the latest model they have out is pretty expensive.

[NJFemmie]

OMG! I am SO jealous!

We rented a "cabin" (read: very plush modern house atop a mountain) back in August. The owners, also very gadgety folks, had one of these.

We were in love.

That and the nifty indoor/outdoor whole house speaker thingy will certainly be on the lists for the spring renovation hell.


This radio IS very cool. Yes, be jealous. *smirk*

There are literally THOUSANDS of radio stations of all genres out there and this nifty little thing let's me tap into it. I was thrilled when I read that a company is working on making this technology work for automobiles - making it truly portable. *insert woohoo! here*

Last year, I bought Her indoor/outdoor wireless speakers so She broadcast Her online radio from Her computer into the yard if She wanted to. I haven't played with it yet - but I am going to try and hook them up to this radio so She could have full surround sound. :D

I love gadgets.
(Especially gadgets that won't cost an arm and a leg to upkeep).

[Bit]

Hey Christie, was it you that asked about the Doggie Dooley? Did you try it? Did it work?

I had one years ago in Phoenix and it worked okay--not great, but okay--but now in a snowy climate I dunno whether it will work or not... I wasn't worried about it when you first posted, since Lady's so little... but SHEESH that puppy is gonna be B.I.G....

[christie]

I did ask about the Doggie Dooley. We haven't tried it yet and if I can stop with my yarn addiction, we will have one soon! LOL

Big puppy? LOLOLOL - Our giant schnauzer, Samson, weighs in at 114lbs. Only 7lbs more than the lovely young woman who groomed him while he and the two minis were at "puppy camp" over the holidays! She wasn't happy that he wanted to sit in her lap while she trimmed his toenails!

Speaking of pet toes... the PediPaws, IMO, is a joke and $20 wasted.





Hey Christie, was it you that asked about the Doggie Dooley? Did you try it? Did it work?

I had one years ago in Phoenix and it worked okay--not great, but okay--but now in a snowy climate I dunno whether it will work or not... I wasn't worried about it when you first posted, since Lady's so little... but SHEESH that puppy is gonna be B.I.G....

[Jess]

Cool Christmas gadget.. 19 v cordless drill and right angle drill set... Zippy enough to do some pretty heavy duty work and the right angle drill makes hard to reach areas a snap. Had to bore some holes through cabinets to install new lighting and a reg drill just wouldn't cut it ( insert obvious pun scoff here!).

RE: wireless internet radio.. ENVYENVYENVY!!! We can get internet radio through Rhapsody on Tivo and Pandora with the blu-ray player.. but wireless anything makes me drool! Wires/ cords are the bane of my existence! Any way I can find to hide them until the world catches up to total wireless-ness is an ongoing challenge. Suggestions welcome!!!

Re : Doggy Dooley... Not only do we have Sammy the hefty poop machine, but we have the two minis also who hold their weight in the poop manufacturing dept. We are looking at 2 Dooleys for separate areas of yard. I think once a weekly schedule is in place to add the "digester" it should be very helpful. I will make sure to make myself a flag lest I have the tragic mowing accident mentioned earlier in the thread! LOL

Anyone used the ergonomic crochet needles? Looking at getting the girl a set as she is having some issues with possible carpel tunnel/ tendonitis. Between computer work and her crocheting hobby she seems to hurt a lot. Wondering if anyone has used/ can recommend them.. or brand specific?

Happy gadgeting!

[NJFemmie]

RE: wireless internet radio.. ENVYENVYENVY!!! We can get internet radio through Rhapsody on Tivo and Pandora with the blu-ray player.. but wireless anything makes me drool! Wires/ cords are the bane of my existence! Any way I can find to hide them until the world catches up to total wireless-ness is an ongoing challenge. Suggestions welcome!!!

Happy gadgeting!

You can also get internet radio on devices like PSP, XBox, etc.. (in fact, Live365.com just announced they are available on the XBox).

Almost everything is becoming wireless.

Hint: If you have wireless B or G - upgrade to N. More stable and capable of handling a wireless home.

I want to free our house of wires too - in fact, I almost bought Mare a wireless printer - but I bought so many gadgets for Her this Christmas, I didn't want to "overdo".... (but She still may get one soon enough...) Awesome when you have more than one computer and don't want to mess with switching cables or buying an A/B switch - and you can put it anywhere in the house. No more printer cable "leashes".

[Bit]

Hi Jess! Sammy the hefty poop machine, lol!!! Oh my... I live in fear that Trooper will never stop growing. He has the potential to hit 100 pounds, yanno? Yikes...

Nick bought ergonomic crochet hooks, I will ask him about them.

In the meantime, exercises might help a lot with the CTS. The simplest one of all is to hold your right hand out in front of you, elbow straight, as if you were a traffic cop. With the other hand, bend back each finger in turn and hold for a few seconds. Remember to do your thumb, also. Never go to the point of actual pain! Just pull till you feel the stretch. Then repeat on your left hand. If you do this repeatedly during the day, it may help a lot.

Also, with CTS, it's very important to keep the fingers extended while you sleep. People quite often naturally curl the fingers under, but that increases swelling inside the carpal tunnels and puts additional pressure on the nerves. It might help to sleep in wrist braces for a while. The kind to get are the "cock-up wrist braces" (usually with a metal piece in the palm) as they keep the wrist in a neutral position. *enjoy any double entendres at your leisure* :cheesy:

[Gemme]

Has anyone had the chance to play with a Black & Decker Ready Wrench yet? I'm thinking about getting one for Ryan. He thinks he might like it, since it's a manual change over for the different sizes but we haven't known anyone who has had a chance to work with one to be sure.

[christie]

Has anyone had the chance to play with a Black & Decker Ready Wrench yet? I'm thinking about getting one for Ryan. He thinks he might like it, since it's a manual change over for the different sizes but we haven't known anyone who has had a chance to work with one to be sure.

While I havent bought it yet, I dont see how it could be bad. I ABHOR having to stop, climb out of whatever cirque de homo-improvement contortion I am in to dig for the right size socket.

It also negates the probability that I will break a nail while trying to pry the sockets out of their holders. That. Would. Be. Bad.

Christie

[Gemme]

While I havent bought it yet, I dont see how it could be bad. I ABHOR having to stop, climb out of whatever cirque de homo-improvement contortion I am in to dig for the right size socket.

It also negates the probability that I will break a nail while trying to pry the sockets out of their holders. That. Would. Be. Bad.

Christie

I saw it and kinda played with it in the package but I'm still not sure but it DOES look like fun.

[Jess]

Lord help me if she breaks a nail! It's ON!!! :4femme: I know this look!!!
This user will heretofore make all necessary adjustments to socket wrenches until purchase of the way cool multi-head flippity doodah wrench finds a home here!
Kisses her loverly hand :formalbow:

[Bit]

Hey Jess--I asked Nick; he says the ergonomic crochet hooks make it possible for him to hold the hook more loosely, and he thinks they're worth the price.

[Darth Denkay]

Blackberry Storm2 huh...

Well, I am now an iPhone junkie... gotta feel sorry for Dana who is now an iPhone widow...

I have a new gadget - the Blackberry Storm2 - one of the touchy screen things...

ARGHHHHHHH!!!!! I so can't figure it out...

I need to have bratboy show Momma how much of an idjit she is...