Question for the Radarangers out there

[veg-o-matic]

Okay, been looking for one of those chrome-plated beauties. Someone on ebay is offering the control panel for a Touchmatic. Says he installed it in the range and used it until the magnetron went belly up.
I've asked him if he will sell the rest of the range, but is that stupid? Can I get a new magnetron? Without having to sell a kidney first? And if so, will I be able to replace it, given my basic ham-handedness?

veg, who used to have a HUGE crush on Barbara Hale

 

[kenmore1978]

magnetron

I'm sure you could get the magnetron, but between the shipping cost, and having the magnetron installed (unless you could instal it yourself), the cost would be beyond what you would pay for another working used one. They aren't THAT rare to where another wouldn't pop up fairly soon.

 

[rickr]

Just keep lOOking

Oh Veg don't do it!! Just get out to the junque shops and find one for twenty dollars that works. If you buy that one on eBay it will cost you your retirement just to ship it!! They are very HEAVY!

Rick

 

[rickr]

Sorry Jaune

Your post came in while I was typing mine. Well.... The vote is in!! LOL!! Do you hear us Veg??

 

[cadman]

Hang On Veg-

I get the feeling Winter is slow for kitchen appliances, but especially the microwaves. My sources dried up about the time the snow started to fall. I have a feeling though that with spring fever quite a few of these beauties will be popping up at garage sales and appliance stores, needing only minor attention. Something about Spring causes people to tear out their functional appliances for the latest, trendiest things.

Cory

 

[maytagbear]

You just COULD

marry someone with an Amana Radarange.....

(Owner of a 1986 RR-700)

Just a suggestion!

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[retromom]

Amana Radarange

Veg:

I also looked into Amana's on e-pay. At that time, there were actually quite a few listed. However, the shipping exceeded the national debt. Dang, those things are heavy.

I agree with Rick. Keep checking out the thrift stores (I am continuing to do so). Everyone will soon be "spring cleaning", and who knows....you may get lucky. A rabbit's foot, shamrock, and St. Christopher's medal may help too!

Venus
also un-serendipitous when it comes to Radaranges

 

[veg-o-matic]

Love, Applianceville Style!

Lawrence--

Oh, my. This is so sudden! I, I don't know what to say! You caught me by surprise!

Yes! Yes, my darling, yes!

Oh, I'm giddy as a schoolboy!

We could have a double wedding with Jason and Brianne. Wouldn't that be lovely?

One question, though; when we dance, who leads?

veg, who's going shopping for a trousseau

 

[veg-o-matic]

Well, the experts have spoken. I guess I'll bite the bullet and be patient. This is not easy for me.

Not. Easy. At. All.

And I can only do it for so long. I don't think I've ever actually seen one in person.

Oh, and just to squash the rumors before they start, I am not marrying Lawrence for his Radarange. He has, er, uhm, other lovely qualities!

(Venus and Bethann--need your help! How big a diamond do I want? I don't want gaudy, just big enough to make my girlfriends jealous.)

Now I'm off to practice writing my new name all over my 3-ring binder: Mr. And Mr. Lawrence Maytagbear. Lawrence and Veg-o-Matic Maytagbear. Larry and Veg Maytagbear.

Oooooh!

 

[coldspot66]

Veg,
You are such a HOOT! Your posts ALWAYS make me LAUGH OUT LOUD!

John

 

[retromom]

Let's see.......

Veg:

You can never be too rich, too thin, or have too big a rock on your finger!! Go for major caratage! If things don't always work out, you can always trade it for a radarange. :-D

BTW...Lawrence may not go for it, but I like Veg and Larry. It makes you sound like radio celebs.

Venus -
who will hold a "Small Appliance" shower for you

 

[neptuneguy27]

Paging Mr.& Mr. Maytagbear

See Veg I told you that you would get lucky and land a man one day. Go for it. Just make sure I get an invitation to the wedding as I am your neighbor!

Chris

 

[maytagbear]

Heheheh!

1) Depends on the dance.

2) I only answer to "Lawrence." Only.

3) I find diamonds on men to be truly unappealing.

4) Honey had better get used to a cat.

5) Church ceremony (United Church of Christ in Kent, the "Still Speaking" denomination.) Applianceville reception in Baltimore, at Obyrcki's. The DJ will play selections from "RENT" and "Avenue Q," as well as the film soundtrack to "Hairspray."

I already have the Cuisinart and KitchenAid processors, KitchenAid stand and portable mixers, a Presto skillet, a Sunbeam self-lowering toaster, and Krups and Braun coffee gear.

Love, Laughter

(and I might even be a little serious!)
{but just a little}

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[frigilux]

How is it that microwaves always seem to bring out the romantic in people?

In 1977, as a college freshman, I purchased a used Amana (the door opened down, correct?) for my dorm room. It had a timer dial and a start button. There must have been a solenoid involved, because when you pressed start, there would be a loud-ish BANG. There was a noticeable humming sound (like the sound of an electric chair in a film noir from the '40's) while it operated.

Neither my roommate nor I had any prior experience with a microwave and we found it to be a wonderful and frightening device. We'd start it up and immediately move about 10 feet away from it, concerned that we were getting 'nuked'.

 

[veg-o-matic]

And the Bride responds!

" I only answer to "Lawrence." Only."
Aww. Can't I call you My Little Booboo Bear?

"I find diamonds on men to be truly unappealing."
Even if I wear it in my navel?

"Honey had better get used to a cat."
The problem here may be your cat getting used to Honey!

"The DJ will play selections from "RENT" and "Avenue Q," as well as the film soundtrack to "Hairspray." "
Totally agree about the film soundtrack of Hairspray. "Our Song" will be The Love Theme from "The Guns of Navarone."

In case anyone's planning a surprise shower, we're registered at Bloomingdale's, Barney's, and Bergdorf-Goodman. Not to mention K-Mart, Goodwill, Ed's Recycling and Fine Wines, and Loved Ones.

Where you taking me on a honeymoon, Big Boy?

veg, who'll answer to just about anything.

 

[maytagbear]

The Honeymoon

Shall be in North Canton, Ohio; Newton, Iowa; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Benton Harbor, Michigan; and Maui, Hawai'i.

Points to our friends and guests who can tell why those sites. ^

And as for diamonds--not even there.

Love and Laughter,

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[bethann]

No Indy!!! Ok , I see how we rate!! And I was going to do the damn flowers! And Veg's hair! What a surprise to come home and find out! Lawrence, have you been sending Veg your pain killers?

 

[drmitch]

ROFLMAO!

You guys are tooooo much! I cant catch my breath!

 

[maytagbear]

Take a Chill Pill, Bethann

We're flying you over to do the flowers and Veg's glorious blond mane.

Lawrence/Maytagbear