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We have a Kenmore front loader which we purchased new five years ago, and we have never had a problem. Last week, our clothes started getting brown smears, brown lines, brown dots on them. The brown lines made me think of checking the rim, where the tub meets the black rubber gasket (at the...

Mark me down as another court reporter among us - freelance, the same as Kenmore58. (Kenmore58: Greetings from Pittsburgh, PA!)

Kirby Rebuild Department You're right, Luxflairguy, about how to get a Kirby rebuilt at the factory for the low price if you are not the original owner. However, for $350 (a standard price no matter what the model) the Rebuild Department will rebuild a Kirby even if you are not the original owner.

recipe books Maytagbear is right on the money when he references Lorna Sass. I have four of her books devoted solely to pressure cooking. Cooking Under Pressure (1989) Complete Vegetarian Kitchen (1992) - has stir fry recipes, too Great Vegetarian Cooking Under Pressure (1994) Pressure Perfect...

Thanks, everyone, for the info. I knew I would get the answer to the Bison - and then some! You're all a great bunch. dan

Thanks, Jeff. I have never liked the look of the G series Kirbys. I read somewhere someone likening them to pushing a block of tofu around their living room. I concur. But that green Bison is very cool. Sleek yet chunky - there is color (green), yet chrome. I'd buy one in a second. When were...

Another pet pic This is Nathan, my Scottish Terrier, playing in the sprinklers last summer.

Vacboy88 - what IS that green vacuum??? What a great looking machine - more style than the current Kirbys. What is it???

Flashback Drmitch: The second I saw the turquoise stove, I new I had used it (or its little twin) MANY years ago. Beautiful. http://cgi.ebay.com/Suzy-Homemaker-vintage-toy-stove-oven_W0QQitemZ6033277764QQcategoryZ30QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

gorgeous Charlie: It wasn't until about halfway through your pics that I realized that was a 510 - so approx. 1950. They really did an unbelievable job. Thanks for chatting, giving me all the info. I plan on beginning my Omega's journey into rehab on Monday. d

The Envelope, Please. Basement count: 37. Let's see. 99+37 = 136. That's ONE HUNDRED THIRTY-SIX shirts. And every one was on a hanger. (So it did not count colored T-shirts, tanks, etc.) I find it staggering. I'm with you, Petek. My shirts/pants/suits all fit in two small closets - one for...

99 and counting that is the current figure, which accounts for one closet downstairs, two upstairs. I still have the basement to go. and while I was at it, I counted 32 sweaters! d.

who's counting! I am. On my list of things to do today is to count just how many shirts Mr. Shirts has in his possession. Knowledge is power, right?! And in the spirit of fairness, I'll take a vacuum count: 3 Kirbys (two work, one is nearly DOA) 2 Kenmore whispertones 1 vintage Electrolux 1...

more thoughts When I told my partner that I was buying a Kirby Omega (which would be my second functional Kirby), his comment was, "Why???" So you know where he stands in the world of collecting appliances. (Clothes are a different matter - he must have at least 75 shirts, poss. 100.) With...

piecing it all together I feel like I am taking Kirby 101 here. I really appreciate your help, Jeff/Bobby. When I finally get the Omega in tiptop shape, I'll post a pic. I was curious, Jeff - and I hesitate to even bring this one up for fear it's a circular debate - is there a difference in...