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I like bargain-brand Sun powder, for the vintage-y smell and (with the proper agitator) dramatic sudsing action. I used Fresh Start years ago and loved it, but it's become very hard to find in the Mid-Atlantic.

US/UK Roseanne started out with gold Maytags, which were later replaced by gold 1-18s. Monty Python's Flying Circus had a couple of great washer scenes. One, as I recall, was a commercial for detergent that showed a Hotpoint with the lid up, spiraling merrily away. In another sketch, Mrs...

Like 'em both, but Hersheys' wins by a nose.

Just stay away from the Fry Daddy. My mother had one, and it kept boiling over due to lack of a proper thermostatic control.

Fantasy top-loader Lighted bi-level control panel (think Whirlpool in the '60s) with atom-age motif and chromed knobs Kelvinator-style windowed lid Large-capacity, perforated stainless wash tub Heavy-duty spiral agitator in black or turquoise--not white!--with long, slow stroke...

Didn't Westinghouse have a hidden "hand-wash" agitator as well?

Tuna-Broccoli Hot Dish In 2-quart Corningware casserole mix 1 can cheddar or cheddar-broccoli soup with 3/4 can water. Mix in 1 can tuna (drained), 1 package chopped frozen broccoli (thawed), 1 clove minced garlic, a little dill, and half a box of parboiled tri-color pasta. Sprinkle generously...

Amana-SQ I think the connection is this (correct me if I'm wrong): In the '70s, McGraw Edison Corp. sold their Speed Queen laundry line to Raytheon, owners of Amana refrigeration. Throughout the '80s, Raytheon produced washers with both the Speed Queen and Amana labels. In the '90s, Raytheon...

Laundress's question I think they changed the agitators and transmissions in an attempt to work out design flaws while retaining cleaning power. The rollover in the early Frigidaires was so intense that it tangled and knotted the clothes into a huge cloth donut. This isn't such a problem in the...

In my personal experience... Best: BD Whirlpool with Surgilator (for stain removal) GE FilterFlo (best lint removal) GENUINE Maytag (can't argue with dependability) Worst: Plastic GE Maytag Neptune Best--Current: Whirlpool/Kenmore (action's a little rough, but effective) Speed Queen...

Having looked them over in the store, I don't think they do. To further complicate matters, there's no "buttonhole" to stick your pencil in. But I'm sure somebody here knows how to circumvent the internal lid switch.

Applying Avon Skin-So-Soft bath oil to your dog's ears keeps the summer bugs from biting. Makes the dog smell pretty, too!

My condolences Steve: I'm just shocked. I knew about Rhinnie's health problems from the board, but he always seemed to come through. I am deeply sorry for your loss. Take care of yourself. Spiralactivator

Last 4th of July, Elton did a televised concert in Philly, and it was NOT good. He was just going through the motions, shouting instead of singing, etc. Maybe hip-hop will give him some new inspiration.

Well, friends, it's been a hard few months, but I'm finally getting what I've always wanted: I'M MOVING! YAY! Specifically I'm moving to the city of Reading, PA, which was not my first choice, but the apartment and block are pretty nice. I just hope my cats agree. Unfortunately my new place...