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You are welcome! I don't know if Simplex was a high end brand or not, perhaps somebody else will know... The one my mother had sat in the basement with a sheet over if for many years. I think she finally sold it in the mid 80's.

My mother had one of these, but I don't remember her ever using it. Being the last of eight children I suppose she was too worn out by the time I came along! Does anybody else remember these...? http://seattle.craigslist.org/oly/hsh/579801303.html

And today's Sure they do, I don't care for them...but not everybody has the same taste.

I think it is a bit sad too, but one thing to keep in mind is that at one time those mid-century kitchens had a repetitious look too...

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I believe that this is the first time I've actually seen a picture of the GE wallmount fridge in a actually home. I've had this on my computer for ages...

Electric Toilet Tissue That thing looks dangerous! lol Oh dear, I can't even...

I remember my mother telling me that joke, but I had forgotten it until you brought it up! Still not sure about that toilet soap. lol...

I came across a great website while looking for for vintage ads. There are dozens and dozens of vintage ads on this site...quite a few appliance ads too. http://dowhatnow.typepad.com/do_what_now/2007/11/index.html

The Range I Grew Up With My grandmother had a Loewy-styled Frigidaire range until the late 80's when she moved into a retirement home. Her range didn't have two ovens, instead it had one oven and one warming drawer.

Sorry, not the same model. I just noticed that the model in your picture has three knobs. If I remember correctly one was for the oven temp, one selected preheat, bake and broil and one was a timer?

Wow, I was just going to post a link to what looks like the same model from craisglist here in Seattle... http://seattle.craigslist.org/see/hsh/574588163.html

Electric Toilet Tissue That thing looks dangerous! lol

Ah...but not all churches are anti-gay.

Did you happen to brown the roast before you put it in the slow-cooker?

I was a bit surprised myself...!

Non Gay Friendly Car Companies "The brands listed below do not offer domestic-partner benefits to their GLBT employees. We urge you to take their policies towards their GLBT employees into consideration when shopping for your next vehicle." Acura Honda Hyundai Kia Suzuki...

Gay Friendly/Not Gay Friendly Car Companies For what it's worth here is a listing of gay friendly car companies from gaywheels.com "The brands listed below are gay friendly. Please consider their progressive policies towards their GLBT employees when shopping"...

Ford and AFA While it is true that Ford did cave into the AFA, they reversed the decision shortly after it was announced. "Your actions are making a difference! Ford Motor Company sales dropped 4% in January compared to monthly sales a year ago. AFA's boycott of Ford is partly responsible for...

Smoke Detectors in Germany I was surprised to learn that smoke detectors are still not used routinely in Germany. I know the local fire departments recommend the installation of them, but wasn't aware that they are not widely used. The fire department in Munich certainly recommends them...