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

 

[veg-o-matic]

Bethann, you of all people should know by now that I don't need "chemical enrichment" to be loopy! For now, let's just chalk it up to the giddiness of being in love!
(Oh, and let's not correct Lawrence about the "blond" mane. Can we say it's Platinum? Think he'll buy it? Think anyone will?)
And Lawrence, my little Booboo Bear, I will make the ultimate sacrifice and forego the diamond (sorry, Venus, but when you're 44 and in love, reason goes out the window.)

I'll come up with a suitable substitute.

A whirlwind trip around the country! Oh, I'm panting. It'll be a Wash-A-Rama Honeymoon! We can freeload...er...visit all our Applianceville friends. Lovely!

Must dash--I'm going through the Victor's Secret catalog, looking for a little something special for my trousseau.

Aww, look--he's blushing! Isn't he just the cutest?

veg, who's wondering if it's tacky to wear white

 

[maytagbear]

You'll look lovely in white...

LEATHER.

Love and laughter,

Lawrence.

(Incidentally, I turn 45 in July.)

 

[gansky1]

Oh, a June wedding?

You can have the actual ceremony here when many of the appliance people are already in attendance. We can change the schedule a bit; a small appliance shower, rehearsal and pre-nup dinner on Friday evening, then the grand event on Saturday afternoon with wash-in reception to follow. We'll open wedding gifts over brunch on Sunday AM. The ceremony will be fabulous - lots of flowers in pink, turquoise and sunny yellow, the groom in charcoal gray and the bride in white (with a deep black hem) and black gloves for the "Sheer Look" poses during photo shoot time. For the glass breaking, we'll use a Frigidaire color sample measuring glass (you provide this) which we'll wrap in a "Wash On Monday" vintage dishtowel...

Oh the ideas are just flooding in!

 

[jasonl]

Honeymoon in Gatlinburg

I found some honeymoon cottages in Gatlinburg that have hot tubs for two, big beds for gettin' down and even a jukebox to supply the music for gettin' down to.

YEAH BABY!

 

[veg-o-matic]

At the risk of tipping my hand, the leather is for the honeymoon. 'Nuff said.

Oh, so many things to do--book the DJ, rent the hall, tuxedo fittings, plastic surgery ("Yes, doctor, I'll take one of everything. Hmmm. Two of that one."), lose 10 pounds (don't want Lawrence to get a hernia carrying me over the threshold), write my story ("I went shopping for a microwave and found a husband!"), decide on the food (I wonder if they make deep-fried cheesecake?), and read all the manuals on how to have a happy marriage.

Whew!

And as if this match weren't perfect enough, I'll turn 45 exactly one month after you do! Ooooh. I'm marrying an Older Man.

Lawrence, you little cradle robber, you!

 

[maytagbear]

I am Sorry, but the ceremony

is NON-NEGOTIABLE. It is in my church, or it isn't happening.

The United Church of Christ is a fabulously gay friendly denomination.

The sanctuary of my church here was built in the 1950s. Lots of wood, glass, and angles.

The water cooler in Fellowship Hall is original-- orginal Frigidaire. With the script "Frigidaire," and the circular "F" logo.

Love and Laughter,

Lawrence/Maytagbear.

 

[bethann]

Hang on a minute Lawrence

I think The Applianceville Church in Greg's backyard is fabulously gay friendly denomination too! Any bending? Compromising? There are really a lot of members that belong to that church that know the both of you!
Veg: I think your new name would be Mr.Bobby Bear!

 

[maytagbear]

Possible ceremony compromise.

Church ceremony first.

Applianceville ceremony to follow.

On almost everything else, I am easygoing and willing to negotiate. Not this.

Hugs,

Lawrence/Maytagbear

 

[bethann]

Just a happy tune for the new couple!

Veg and Lawrence sittin in a tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G, First comes Love, Second comes marriage, Here comes Veg with a Chrome plated 86RR-700 Amana Radarange!

 

[rickr]

OMG!!!

Gay liberation has hit Amana!! It's JUST got to stop!! Next they will be going after Whirlpool!! I KNEW this would happen if they legalized Gay marriage!! You KNOW how they are... They just ALWAYS want more!!!

Rick

 

[frigilux]

Absolutely scandalous! What's next? Frigidaire fans marrying GE fans? Where will the madness stop?!

I love this site so much.