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Refrigerator: Replacement Adventure
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostCanning was WAY more practical when fresh fruits and veggies weren't available pretty much any season due to refrigerated transportation.
My granny used to can a lot because they had a little farm. And I know some people who do it for fun and to give away things to friends.
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Originally posted by Sparko View Postyeah if you grow your own fruit and vegetables it makes sense, or if you are good at making soups and sauces and want to can them for later. But the only thing I grow are hot peppers and I pickle them or dehydrate them for seasoning. Like I said I make salsa and that would be nice to can, but it just seems like a lot of expense and effort for a few jars of salsa that already last 6 months in the refrigerator. I usually eat it all before it can go bad.
My granny used to can a lot because they had a little farm. And I know some people who do it for fun and to give away things to friends.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Reminds me I need to go to the local farm store to see if they have any interesting hot pepper plants. I was trying to grow some from seed, and it is working, but they are taking way too long. just now starting to sprout. By the time they make peppers it will be july! If I can find some that were started in greenhouses I will have a head start. This year I am wanting to grow jalepenos and Thai hot peppers. I grew habeneros last year but I didn't really care for their taste when pickled.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostI think it's a dying art. My wife's gramma had a farm, AND a "fruit cellar" in West Virginia - we used to love to go down in the fruit cellar in the summer, which was pretty much a "built out cave", and was always about 50 degrees regardless of outdoor temps.Watch your links! http://www.theologyweb.com/campus/fa...corumetiquette
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Originally posted by DesertBerean View PostI don't know that it's dying, at least not locally. Our Walmart has a healthy section of mason jars etc and a canner/cooker.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostMaybe not, but mason jars are used for a lot more than just canning --- all kinds of crafts use mason jars. And many 'southern themed" restaurants use them for iced tea and cold drinks.Veritas vos Liberabit<>< Learn Greek <>< Look here for an Orthodox Church in America<><Ancient Faith Radio
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images-9.jpegimages-8.jpegBhwhahaha. ..the first thrift shop did actually show me two very well preserved (manuals and all) boxes of...food storage kits. Not vacuum sealers...just sealers. I remember us having one during the 70s. I was tempted to buy them just because they're well nigh collectors items...boxes and manuals were yellowy but in great condition.Last edited by DesertBerean; 05-11-2016, 04:07 PM.Watch your links! http://www.theologyweb.com/campus/fa...corumetiquette
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Our electric company has a Energy Star rebate program. Replace a fridge with an Energy Star rated one, get a $100 rebate on the price. If I should get a discount on, say a dented one, that could net me a good deal. Dunno...Energy Star models are so expensive for some reason .Watch your links! http://www.theologyweb.com/campus/fa...corumetiquette
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Originally posted by DesertBerean View PostOur electric company has a Energy Star rebate program. Replace a fridge with an Energy Star rated one, get a $100 rebate on the price. If I should get a discount on, say a dented one, that could net me a good deal. Dunno...Energy Star models are so expensive for some reason .
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hey even if you don't find a dented model, haggle the price. Like cars, most appliance salesmen will haggle with you within reason. If not, go somewhere else. Like cowpoke says there is a lot of power in "walking away" - make them throw in free delivery and setup too if they dont already offer that.
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Maybe....I haven't looked at the actual models yet. That will be tomorrow if all goes according to plan.
ETA: this is in reference to Energy Star.Watch your links! http://www.theologyweb.com/campus/fa...corumetiquette
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Originally posted by Sparko View Posthey even if you don't find a dented model, dent one!The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View Postfify
Ooops! Hey sorry about that. Hey can I buy this at a discount? You will have a hard time selling it with a huge dent in the door.
errr. okaaay. I will give you $50 off.
BAM!
What? only $50 for TWO huge dents? I am thinking more like $200 off.
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Heck they might end up paying you to take it!
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Originally posted by Sparko View PostOoops! Hey sorry about that. Hey can I buy this at a discount? You will have a hard time selling it with a huge dent in the door.
errr. okaaay. I will give you $50 off.
BAM!
What? only $50 for TWO huge dents? I am thinking more like $200 off.
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Heck they might end up paying you to take it!The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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