Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL:
OK, need to update my review on this mug.

First off, I did not need a death wish mug. They have some that go for ridiculous money, none that really tickle me. No interest.

This one however, caught my attention because it was Made in the USA, but I could not tell by whom, understated design, so I thought I would check it out since I was ordering beans anyways.

Got it and was nonplussed by the overall finish, unfinished bottom and narrower base. I like the wider base on my Deneens and Sunset Hill mugs. Those have better overall finish too.

HOWEVER, this one scored beau coup points today when I ran out of the house to get parts to install the new dishwasher and the tapered bottom SITS IN MY CUP HOLDER.

Well damn, my other mugs just slide around. I tend not to drive with coffee, but sometimes I don't get to finish before running out the door. This one fit an unthought of niche.

Still don't know who made it.

https://i.imgur.com/YWvwIUG.jpg

Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL:


signature applewood.

good stuff.

I think you would like this chorizo from Straus too.

Originally Posted By Star_Scream:

Typically I avoid ridiculous mug chatter but the fact that it fits in a cup holder is huge. My wife drives around one handed because her ridiculous mugs don't fit in her cup holders.


I do love Black Black gum. The hyper mintyness has got me through a lot of mids

Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL:


One of those days...

Roberta, our dishwasher, had served us faithfully for 12 years. She was a cheap basic whirlpool model that came with the house.

I know other people that complain non stop about their expensive fancy dishwashers not getting the dishes clean, despite taking hours to run a load of dishes.

Roberta had a "light" mode that would get a full load of dishes clean, every time. She was very good about getting everything clean. She was loud, a bit violent sounding even, but the dishes were always clean, in as little as 30 minutes.

Last four or five years she started getting finicky about starting, but she always would after a few smacks. Maybe not in the mode you wanted, but, she would start. Over the years I had to work on the racks a number of times because they would rust out in places and need to be resealed. New racks cost as much as a new dishwasher, so it was always worth it since Roberta did such a good job.

Then in March, she stopped. Lights came on, but would not start. No matter how hard we hit her.

Then she started back up a couple days later. Still finicky about starting, but ran fine.

Then in July she stopped. Nothing would get her going again.

So we went to the appliance store. Told them what we wanted. Well, what the wife wanted. She wanted stainless front. I just wanted a Bosch. They said not until December, supply chain issues. But we have this white front Bosch on display that we got in yesterday.  It is the only one we have. It is the only one we will have for some time. We will sell it to you at full price if you want but you will have to come back in a few days after we uninstall it.

Well, I am not doing all our dishes by hand, so the answer was pretty simple.

Picked up the new dishwasher and brought it home.

Then Roberta started working again...

Then we left for NC. Jesus offered to install it when they were staying here taking care of the dag, but I told him no, there may be other issues behind it to address, there is a bad draft from under the dishwasher in winter, I want to do it.

Then we were slamming busy every day doing something after we got back.

But today, I took the time to pull Roberta and put Bosch in.

There were issues to address, but not as bad as I was expecting.

Bosch is in and already ran for 2+ hours to do a load...but everything came out clean at least. Very quiet too. Almost...unsettling.

I thought it would be sad as I cut Roberta up for the garbage, but it wasn't. She had a good run. It was her time.

Here's to Roberta.

https://i.imgur.com/RWR8D9q.jpg

Originally Posted By Idaholandho:

Did you replace another appliance?
Anyway, our Bosh is no less than incredible and virtually silent.

Originally Posted By mygreenkaw:


That's the stuff... cheers!

Originally Posted By Idaholandho:

Member name?

Originally Posted By Justabulletaway:


I have a nice score of crabapple wood to try smoking with. Supposed to be similar to apple.

Originally Posted By Justabulletaway:


I wanted to do some beef ribs too but my Kroger had none to be found.

Originally Posted By Idaholandho:
Excellent work today in WI

Originally Posted By Star_Scream:

Wife and I decided we wanted cow mid day today, so I set out to go buy some.

Costco.... Closed
Local butcher.... Closed
Chain grocery store #1...... We don't sell that cut
Chain grocery store #2......  We only sell them in pre marinated in pouches. They looked... Blech

Last shot was the butcher shop at the shawarma spot.


Boom
https://i.imgur.com/5vz6bU9.jpg

Originally Posted By sywagon:
I can relate - had the original 80's Whirlpool in this house up until we redid the kitchen. Same stuff, silicone caps for the prongs where the rubber wore off, etc. It did a fantastic job, but sounded like a train coming through the room (which is open to the living room). It looked really dated but my wife wanted to keep it anyways having heard bad things about the new ones. It had leaked though so I had to replace a little floor damage though and that was the last straw.


Got a USA made Maytag - some features that I think are restricted with Bosch (heating element for drying), works well enough, quiet.

Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL:


One of those days...

Roberta, our dishwasher, had served us faithfully for 12 years. She was a cheap basic whirlpool model that came with the house.

I know other people that complain non stop about their expensive fancy dishwashers not getting the dishes clean, despite taking hours to run a load of dishes.

Roberta had a "light" mode that would get a full load of dishes clean, every time. She was very good about getting everything clean. She was loud, a bit violent sounding even, but the dishes were always clean, in as little as 30 minutes.

Last four or five years she started getting finicky about starting, but she always would after a few smacks. Maybe not in the mode you wanted, but, she would start. Over the years I had to work on the racks a number of times because they would rust out in places and need to be resealed. New racks cost as much as a new dishwasher, so it was always worth it since Roberta did such a good job.

Then in March, she stopped. Lights came on, but would not start. No matter how hard we hit her.

Then she started back up a couple days later. Still finicky about starting, but ran fine.

Then in July she stopped. Nothing would get her going again.

So we went to the appliance store. Told them what we wanted. Well, what the wife wanted. She wanted stainless front. I just wanted a Bosch. They said not until December, supply chain issues. But we have this white front Bosch on display that we got in yesterday.  It is the only one we have. It is the only one we will have for some time. We will sell it to you at full price if you want but you will have to come back in a few days after we uninstall it.

Well, I am not doing all our dishes by hand, so the answer was pretty simple.

Picked up the new dishwasher and brought it home.

Then Roberta started working again...

Then we left for NC. Jesus offered to install it when they were staying here taking care of the dag, but I told him no, there may be other issues behind it to address, there is a bad draft from under the dishwasher in winter, I want to do it.

Then we were slamming busy every day doing something after we got back.

But today, I took the time to pull Roberta and put Bosch in.

There were issues to address, but not as bad as I was expecting.

Bosch is in and already ran for 2+ hours to do a load...but everything came out clean at least. Very quiet too. Almost...unsettling.

I thought it would be sad as I cut Roberta up for the garbage, but it wasn't. She had a good run. It was her time.

Here's to Roberta.

https://i.imgur.com/RWR8D9q.jpg

Originally Posted By SurtrsFire:

I agree but I really like the ladder damascus on sebenzas

Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL:


yeah, it's a bit silly driving around with the mugs sliding around on the console, so this is a plus for me too. This one just nests in real nice.

Originally Posted By Star_Scream:



What are the rectangles?

Originally Posted By rbb2:
I believe there is no heat element for drying, and it relies on residual heat from the wash. My Maytag is the same. Two tips are to run the faucet until the water is fully hot before starting the dishwasher, and don't open it once it's started as that lets a lot of heat out.

I only ever have water left on plastic stuff on the top rack, and usually had that with my prior one that had the heat element anyway, plus that one could deform plastic items on the bottom rack.

Edit: as to the why, I believe it's due to Euro-fag energy regulations.

Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL:
Now I wanna go home

https://i.imgur.com/2HOEwjk.png

Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL:
The A100 is Sebenza level in terms of classic designs. Only better because I actually like it.

https://i.imgur.com/VtpmfZk.jpg

Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL:


good persistence

i get it

it's all about the cow

Originally Posted By MrSig239:
Morning shot before I head out into the yard to do some cleanup. Trying to beat the heat and humidity.
https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/56211/DD2mug9-7-21_JPG-2081560.JPG

Originally Posted By GingerShanks:
Nvm.

Originally Posted By rbb2:

Time for an early lunch!

Originally Posted By Star_Scream:

Aww. I miss Roberta now too. Well written.

Originally Posted By Star_Scream:



What are the rectangles?

Originally Posted By rbb2:

There's been a solution for that problem for a long time now.

https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/5qQAAOSwl-teWskQ/s-l300.jpg

Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL:

pussy

speak up

Originally Posted By WICOUNSEL:


if only

I don't get lunches anymore

Although I just learned that my wife took lunch with Clara, after having a meeting I was in with both of them, and did not invite me.