How to overcome laziness and procrastination?
September 30th, 2012 at 5:13:38 AM
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From this thread:
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/general/11442-why-wont-i-spend-1000-on-something-i-need-yet-i-have-no-problem-losing-1k-in-the-casino/2/#post185208
My fridge has been leaking for months. the drain hose is clogged but it's not ice thats clogging it. i defrosted it and water still wont go down.
the quick fix is take everything out of the freezer and chip out all the ice before it melts in the defrost cycle.
takes 15min to do and i have to do it every 2weeks.
i have no problem losing $1000 at the casino but wont spend $1000 to buy a new fridge.
Wizard suggested that i'm either down to my last $1000 or just laziness.
I'm not short on cash. No debt except mortgage and this Jan will be my last mortgage payment!
But i guess yeah on laziness. (the basic function of the fridge still works. it keeps my food cold and from spoiling.)
So how to overcome laziness? (and get me to buy a new fridge?)
https://wizardofvegas.com/forum/off-topic/general/11442-why-wont-i-spend-1000-on-something-i-need-yet-i-have-no-problem-losing-1k-in-the-casino/2/#post185208
My fridge has been leaking for months. the drain hose is clogged but it's not ice thats clogging it. i defrosted it and water still wont go down.
the quick fix is take everything out of the freezer and chip out all the ice before it melts in the defrost cycle.
takes 15min to do and i have to do it every 2weeks.
i have no problem losing $1000 at the casino but wont spend $1000 to buy a new fridge.
Wizard suggested that i'm either down to my last $1000 or just laziness.
I'm not short on cash. No debt except mortgage and this Jan will be my last mortgage payment!
But i guess yeah on laziness. (the basic function of the fridge still works. it keeps my food cold and from spoiling.)
So how to overcome laziness? (and get me to buy a new fridge?)
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September 30th, 2012 at 5:43:37 AM
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How? Have a nagging wife?
btw try getting some bleach into the clogged line, that worked for me once.
btw try getting some bleach into the clogged line, that worked for me once.
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September 30th, 2012 at 5:53:17 AM
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I'm going through the same process. Make a list of the things you need to do to make a new refrigerator appear in your kitchen.
I'll help.
1) Measure the width of the space in which the new refrigerator will sit.
2) Go to Google Shopping and type in "Refrigerator", scroll down to "Shop by Type" and select the type you want.
4) Select one or two or three.
3) Locate near you where the models that you like are being sold and go visit them.
4) Pick one, buy it. Either in the store or on-line and arrange for delivery.
5) ...
6) Profit.
I'll help.
1) Measure the width of the space in which the new refrigerator will sit.
2) Go to Google Shopping and type in "Refrigerator", scroll down to "Shop by Type" and select the type you want.
4) Select one or two or three.
3) Locate near you where the models that you like are being sold and go visit them.
4) Pick one, buy it. Either in the store or on-line and arrange for delivery.
5) ...
6) Profit.
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September 30th, 2012 at 6:43:13 AM
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Quote: odiousgambitHow? Have a nagging wife?
btw try getting some bleach into the clogged line, that worked for me once.
That may indeed solve the problem. I had a clogged line in the attic AC unit, and the technician blew the clog out with an air compressor and added algaecide to the drip pan and I've had no problem since.
I'm the type that likes to keep things running as long as they're functional, though. The fridge in the garage is 18 years old and works like a charm--I only replaced it as the kitchen fridge because it was too small for the space when we moved in. If the fridge works otherwise, I'd try the repair option first. I spent a week this summer buying a fridge for our pool house (yeah--First-World Problem, right?) and going around measuring width so it fit in the door and shelf height and comparing cost and delivery vs pickup price and all that was just tedious. I wouldn't have done it if we hadn't invited over an entire baseball team for a pool party. Then a storm blew through and knocked out the power that morning so the fridge was merely lukewarm anyway by party time since it only had a few hours to cool back down.
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September 30th, 2012 at 7:07:16 AM
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Consider that a new refrigerator will use about 60% less energy than the old one in the garage before you spend money on repairs if it breaks down. You'll have a warranty and there may be rebates from your state and or power company for buying an energy efficient appliance.
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September 30th, 2012 at 7:14:26 AM
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Quote: 1BBConsider that a new refrigerator will use about 60% less energy than the old one in the garage before you spend money on repairs if it breaks down. You'll have a warranty and there may be rebates from your state and or power company for buying an energy efficient appliance.
Oh, yes--I've been to the DMM website for the rebate on the new dishwasher and hot water heater when they both broke down this year. That was another reason I hated having to buy a new refrigerator--I had gone through the buying process and expense enough all ready. But when the Old Faithful in the garage dies it will not be repaired. It might be donated to the Smithsonian because it's so old. (Okay, so maybe not THAT old...)
Each of us is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.
Preparing for a fight about your bad decision is not as smart as making a good decision.
September 30th, 2012 at 7:45:07 AM
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This thread is ridiculous. You need others to tell you to buy a fridge??
From the first thread I thought you didn't have the money for it, but you say you do.
It takes you 15 min to fix it every two weeks. The whole process of buying one will take an hour. So in 3 months you will have saved time.
I don't even know how else to answer. I guess you could just continue with the old fridge if it makes you happy. Call a repair person? That will take about 3 minutes...
From the first thread I thought you didn't have the money for it, but you say you do.
It takes you 15 min to fix it every two weeks. The whole process of buying one will take an hour. So in 3 months you will have saved time.
I don't even know how else to answer. I guess you could just continue with the old fridge if it makes you happy. Call a repair person? That will take about 3 minutes...
September 30th, 2012 at 7:48:30 AM
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Evidently you have never tried to pawn a refrigerator. What kind of serious horse player has never done that ??
September 30th, 2012 at 7:54:25 AM
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Quote: buzzpaffEvidently you have never tried to pawn a refrigerator. What kind of serious horse player has never done that ??
This is a military town so people up and move and leave behind big stuff when they transfer. You won't get much for a refrigerator around here! I wanted to just buy a used one since it was going outside but my husband didn't want to go through the hassle of getting a truck and picking one up. So of course we ended up buying a new one but using my dad's truck to pick it up when we couldn't get it delivered in time for the party. Durh.
Each of us is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.
Preparing for a fight about your bad decision is not as smart as making a good decision.
September 30th, 2012 at 7:59:10 AM
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" This is a military town so people up and move and leave behind big stuff when they transfer."
I can believe that. A buddy of mine left his 300 lb wife behind last time and did not tell her where his next post was !
I can believe that. A buddy of mine left his 300 lb wife behind last time and did not tell her where his next post was !
September 30th, 2012 at 8:00:29 AM
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Quote: buzzpaff" This is a military town so people up and move and leave behind big stuff when they transfer."
I can believe that. A buddy of mine left his 300 lb wife behind last time and did not tell her where his next post was !
But did he at least take the cat???? Enquiring minds need to know!!
Each of us is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.
Preparing for a fight about your bad decision is not as smart as making a good decision.
September 30th, 2012 at 8:11:33 AM
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On a serious note, am I the only one of this forum that does this now ?
When they start to roll the pix and names of those brave young men . You know at the end of the Sunday morning news show.
Does anybody else turn off the tv and leave the room ?
On an even more serious note, if you ever saw that wacko preacher and his idiot followers picketing the funeral of one of those brave
men or women, would you be in jail later that day. I sure as hell would be.
When they start to roll the pix and names of those brave young men . You know at the end of the Sunday morning news show.
Does anybody else turn off the tv and leave the room ?
On an even more serious note, if you ever saw that wacko preacher and his idiot followers picketing the funeral of one of those brave
men or women, would you be in jail later that day. I sure as hell would be.
September 30th, 2012 at 8:13:26 AM
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I'm a fan of old [really old] refrigerators and how they keep going. I have one too, in the basement.
From what I can gather, and have experienced, the new refrigerators don't last long. How do they save energy when you have to keep manufacturing them?
One of these days I'll blog about my bad luck with modern appliances.
From what I can gather, and have experienced, the new refrigerators don't last long. How do they save energy when you have to keep manufacturing them?
One of these days I'll blog about my bad luck with modern appliances.
the next time Dame Fortune toys with your heart, your soul and your wallet, raise your glass and praise her thus: “Thanks for nothing, you cold-hearted, evil, damnable, nefarious, low-life, malicious monster from Hell!” She is, after all, stone deaf. ... Arnold Snyder
September 30th, 2012 at 8:22:02 AM
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Quote: odiousgambitI'm a fan of old [really old] refrigerators and how they keep going. I have one too, in the basement.
From what I can gather, and have experienced, the new refrigerators don't last long. How do they save energy when you have to keep manufacturing them?
One of these days I'll blog about my bad luck with modern appliances.
My washer is also a relic and I've only had to replace the belt one time, which is a miracle considering I have four kids so that thing gets some heavy use. But the appliance people tell me to keep it going since the old dial knobs are much more reliable than the new computer touchpads. I guess water and computers don't mix as well as the designers had thought they would, huh?
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September 30th, 2012 at 8:25:33 AM
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" I guess water and computers don't mix as well as the designers had thought they would, huh? "
They do know most consumers will pay more for bells and whistles than just dumb old knobs.
They do know most consumers will pay more for bells and whistles than just dumb old knobs.
September 30th, 2012 at 8:28:52 AM
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Quote: buzzpaff" I guess water and computers don't mix as well as the designers had thought they would, huh? "
They do know most consumers will pay more for bells and whistles than just dumb old knobs.
Like my sister who bought a brand new matching washer and dryer set when she moved into her new home only to put them behind closed doors in a laundry room. I just brought along my old dinosaurs that are white and different brands and actually, you know, wash and dry clothes. BOR-ing!
Each of us is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.
Preparing for a fight about your bad decision is not as smart as making a good decision.
September 30th, 2012 at 8:42:19 AM
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My daughter dryer died, 5 grand daughters. So I sprung for a looks like new dryer at Salvation Army. $139. Has a feature on it that shuts off dryer when it sense no more moisture. Should pay for itself. Cool feature !
September 30th, 2012 at 8:43:00 AM
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Quote: odiousgambitI'm a fan of old [really old] refrigerators and how they keep going. I have one too, in the basement.
From what I can gather, and have experienced, the new refrigerators don't last long. How do they save energy when you have to keep manufacturing them?
One of these days I'll blog about my bad luck with modern appliances.
What is never allowed for in the energy calculations is that 100% of the power a fridege uses is turned into heat in the house. If it is heating season this heat reduces your heating energy needs. If you are using air conditioning it is a double wammy as it now costs more energy to expel it from your house. It depends where you live and how long your AC season is what the actual cost of running your fridge is.
Be careful when you follow the masses, the M is sometimes silent.
September 30th, 2012 at 9:02:56 AM
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Sometimes it makes sense to replace instead of repair or to spend more up front, but not always. My rule of thumb on large appliances is: can I recoup the cost in energy savings in a reasonable amount of time? My washer and dryer are about 20 years old, maybe older, and are probably energy hogs, but I only do one, maybe two loads of laundry a week and never, ever go over the minimum charge on water so there is no way I could ever recoup the cost of replacing them, not if I lived another hundred years.
On the other hand, when I moved to this house last year it needed a new heat pump and new windows. Between the two it cost me a little over 6 grand because I went for the low-E glass and an extra-efficient heat pump, but I'm saving $100/month in heating and cooling costs compared to what I spent in my last house so it will take only 5 years to get my money back.
On the other hand, when I moved to this house last year it needed a new heat pump and new windows. Between the two it cost me a little over 6 grand because I went for the low-E glass and an extra-efficient heat pump, but I'm saving $100/month in heating and cooling costs compared to what I spent in my last house so it will take only 5 years to get my money back.
September 30th, 2012 at 9:35:40 AM
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I have a lot to say about this subject,
But I don't feel like it right now.
I'm gonna take a nap now.
I will do it later.
But I don't feel like it right now.
I'm gonna take a nap now.
I will do it later.
In a bet, there is a fool and a thief.
- Proverb.
September 30th, 2012 at 9:59:21 AM
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Quote: buzzpaffMy daughter dryer died, 5 grand daughters. So I sprung for a looks like new dryer at Salvation Army. $139. Has a feature on it that shuts off dryer when it sense no more moisture. Should pay for itself. Cool feature !
Might have an issue with socks that are folding on on themselves, I always have problems with those.
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September 30th, 2012 at 10:06:37 AM
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Quote: ahiromuMight have an issue with socks that are folding on on themselves, I always have problems with those.
Yeah, the moisture sensors tend to leave the pockets on blue jeans and socks that aren't totally unrolled somewhat damp. But I like it better than overdrying stuff or running the dryer for an hour on a timer. My only issue with the sensor on my dryer was that it was rough and snagged a tablecloth the first time I used the dryer, but I cut off the protruding piece of plastic and no problems since then.
Keep your lint screens and ducts/vents clean! The dryer will run more efficiently and you'll reduce fire risk.
Each of us is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.
Preparing for a fight about your bad decision is not as smart as making a good decision.
September 30th, 2012 at 12:01:58 PM
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Quote: odiousgambitHow? Have a nagging wife?
btw try getting some bleach into the clogged line, that worked for me once.
bleach? how would bleach clear a clogged drain line??
thought bleach just whitens stuff?
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September 30th, 2012 at 12:22:18 PM
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Quote: 100xOddsbleach? how would bleach clear a clogged drain line??
thought bleach just whitens stuff?
Bleach breaks down organic compounds. It'll kill stuff too.
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September 30th, 2012 at 12:39:37 PM
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Quote: thecesspitBleach breaks down organic compounds. It'll kill stuff too.
If it's mildew or algae blocking the line the bleach alone might just do the trick. Just hope it's not something like errant frozen peas or other food. That might take a physical dislodging.
Each of us is entitled to his own opinion, but not to his own facts.
Preparing for a fight about your bad decision is not as smart as making a good decision.
September 30th, 2012 at 12:43:43 PM
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I'd rather take a nap, cures all ills. :P
Some people need to reimagine their thinking.
September 30th, 2012 at 1:09:50 PM
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Quote: FarFromVegasIf it's mildew or algae blocking the line the bleach alone might just do the trick. Just hope it's not something like errant frozen peas or other food. That might take a physical dislodging.
hm.. i used heated vinegar and it didnt do the trick.
will try bleach the next time i have to de-ice. (will not put bleach in the microwave like i did the vinegar... just room temp bleach)
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