The other afternoon, I was sitting in my bedroom and my SONY cube clock radio that has mostly analog controls and is granted, old, came on. It was not set to alarm function and has not been on in a couple of weeks, but not only did it come on, something must have shorted in the controls because it could not be turned off except by unplugging it. I have a back up so this is not an emergency, but when I went to look for a new one, the new SONY cubes with all sorts of fancy controls are getting terrible reviews like they have the electronic equivalent of Corona virus; lasting a few months, leaving the owner asleep because it reset itself to EST from EDST multiple times and the last time while the owner was asleep and other unacceptable failures. This radio is one that I would like to subject to an experiment by pouring water over it while on and if that does not result in a fire, maybe dropping it in a bucket of salt water. I have never heard of this happening with an analog clock radios. The name SONY no longer means anything other than a once proud name on third world crap. Maybe I will hook it up to 240 Volts.
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whatsername
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Not sure you should consider early retirement because of a faulty alarm clock!
In all seriousness though, the only people I know who use real alarm clocks in lieu of cell phones have those Philips daylight clocks, which are pretty nice. Similarly, I have my smart lights set to ease on 45 minutes before my phone alarm which is really just a backup for the lights at this point. I don’t trust alarm clocks to actually work and frequently just unplug them in hotel rooms!
In all seriousness though, the only people I know who use real alarm clocks in lieu of cell phones have those Philips daylight clocks, which are pretty nice. Similarly, I have my smart lights set to ease on 45 minutes before my phone alarm which is really just a backup for the lights at this point. I don’t trust alarm clocks to actually work and frequently just unplug them in hotel rooms!
what you need is an ole fashioned wind up bell chattering alarm clock....
I used to have one years ago, in conjunction with my regular electric alarm clock...main issue was anytime we got an electrical storm, the power would always go out, even for a quick flash, enough to have all the clocks in the house blinking, and you could never rely on the battery backup...
I used to have one years ago, in conjunction with my regular electric alarm clock...main issue was anytime we got an electrical storm, the power would always go out, even for a quick flash, enough to have all the clocks in the house blinking, and you could never rely on the battery backup...
Was/is it a Dream Machine? Sony had a lot of very attractive styles through the years.
You should retire, Tom, think of the culinary and appliance fun you could have. We need to get you a smartphone so you can share some pics and video of your amazing collection!
You should retire, Tom, think of the culinary and appliance fun you could have. We need to get you a smartphone so you can share some pics and video of your amazing collection!
I have a Wesclock Baby Ben that is wound up and that bell will wake me no problem and I am a sound sleeper. I dont worry about being up at 5 AM anymore since I am finally retired. I stay up and watch the late shows and sleep in as late as I want now.
My First Suggestion Would Be to Retire
if you can Tom.
Second, if you want an alarm clock that will wake you without startling you get a Moonbeam by Westclock. I’ve had one for 20 years and love it. I never have to set it now that I’m retired. But when I was still working and had to get up at 5am it gently woke we with softly flashing light, then if after about 5 mins I didn’t get the hint, which maybe happen twice, the the back up alarm would sound. I has a battery backup too. The link is for the new models, but you can find lots of vintage ones on ebay.
Eddie
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if you can Tom.
Second, if you want an alarm clock that will wake you without startling you get a Moonbeam by Westclock. I’ve had one for 20 years and love it. I never have to set it now that I’m retired. But when I was still working and had to get up at 5am it gently woke we with softly flashing light, then if after about 5 mins I didn’t get the hint, which maybe happen twice, the the back up alarm would sound. I has a battery backup too. The link is for the new models, but you can find lots of vintage ones on ebay.
Eddie
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I also cast my vote for Team Retire. You’ll enjoy throwing your alarm clock in the trash.
The comment about not going back to work came from everything being shut down, not from contemplation of retirement. We do not know when we will go back to the office. I have a feeling that I will be getting an official LIBRARY lap top soon so that I will have the privilege of working from home. I wonder how badly I can wreck things remotely.
vacerator
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I wouldn't panic yet.
If companies lay off too many people, who will they have to resume operartions with? Younger, inexperienced ones for lower compensation? Perhaps, but whom will be mentoring them in their new jobs? I suppose it depends also on what you do. If they want to retire you early,then it should be with a severance package. The big shots all get their "golden parachute" retirements, wether the company is bankrupt or not.
If companies lay off too many people, who will they have to resume operartions with? Younger, inexperienced ones for lower compensation? Perhaps, but whom will be mentoring them in their new jobs? I suppose it depends also on what you do. If they want to retire you early,then it should be with a severance package. The big shots all get their "golden parachute" retirements, wether the company is bankrupt or not.
A friend was called in today to pick up his laptop so he can work from home and was told that because of the government warning about the severity of the virus this week, there will be no more computer pickups until April 20 and no more people would be admitted to the building until that date. When you enter as an employee authorized to enter, you have to put on a mask and wear it until you leave so at least I will have one mask to use. The Amazon masks arrive sometime between the 10th and 20th. Do we have AW.org-approved instructions for cleaning and sanitizing our facial masks? A friend told me that another friend told her that she made a mask from one of those airplane sleeping masks. I have one that might work in an emergency.
Be well.
Be safe.
Be well.
Be safe.
We’ve been using large bandanas folded several times and hold them on with rubber bands around our ears. They seem to provide a tighter seal around the face than the surgical masks.
We only wear them once, then throw them in with the laundry and wash them in hot water and dry them on high. I feel much safer wearing these than the surgical masks we have left over from the wildfire smoke we’ve had for the last 2 fall fire seasons.
We already had a doz of these bandanas and I just ordered another doz on ebay. This way we can always be wearing fresh and clean protection. I sure wish that everyone would wear a mask when out.
There are many YT videos that show how to make these simple and effective masks.
Eddie
We only wear them once, then throw them in with the laundry and wash them in hot water and dry them on high. I feel much safer wearing these than the surgical masks we have left over from the wildfire smoke we’ve had for the last 2 fall fire seasons.
We already had a doz of these bandanas and I just ordered another doz on ebay. This way we can always be wearing fresh and clean protection. I sure wish that everyone would wear a mask when out.
There are many YT videos that show how to make these simple and effective masks.
Eddie
More in answer to your question Tom on how the sanitize a surgical mask, if its the kind that has the flat folds, I think you could probably go over it with a steam iron on a synthetic heat setting on both sides.
If its one of the molded masks your best bet would be to stray it throughly with 70% alcohol until its pretty wet, then let it dry. This is probably the best you can do. These types pf masks are really supposed to be worn once and then discarded.
Eddie
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If its one of the molded masks your best bet would be to stray it throughly with 70% alcohol until its pretty wet, then let it dry. This is probably the best you can do. These types pf masks are really supposed to be worn once and then discarded.
Eddie
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Bandanas on eBay?--Will check.
Thanks for the sanitizing points.
Thanks for the sanitizing points.
We each have one N95 mask. I've been using it for the last few weeks on my rare quick trips into the grocery store, which is about 4 times. I figure that the 4-5 days it sits in my car console, if there was any virus on it, unlikely, is dead in that time.
Look at these neat things I found on eBay!
These look like they would seal well. Sorry I cannot post a picture. I bought one. It will be hot in the summer, but I am mostly in AC.
These look like they would seal well. Sorry I cannot post a picture. I bought one. It will be hot in the summer, but I am mostly in AC.
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vacerator
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Be safe Tom, and all!
We need a few groceries. All we have are painters masks. We'll keep our distance from people. I wore one yesterday to the UPS store. The three employees were not wearing masks. One customer at a time only. Three weeks ago, an elderly much overweight man was there with a mask on. He was coughing a lot. He weas there with younger people. I don't know why he didn't just wait in their truck, and let them return the boxes. UPS stores are esssential businesses here, and are open.
We need a few groceries. All we have are painters masks. We'll keep our distance from people. I wore one yesterday to the UPS store. The three employees were not wearing masks. One customer at a time only. Three weeks ago, an elderly much overweight man was there with a mask on. He was coughing a lot. He weas there with younger people. I don't know why he didn't just wait in their truck, and let them return the boxes. UPS stores are esssential businesses here, and are open.
