I received my JOT Portable Battery Base for Google Home Mini from a prior meh sale today. It’s usually about $35 around the web but meh had them for $19. I’m very impressed with it and I like that I can free my mini from the wall because I don’t usually use my phone for entertainment. I do listen to a lot of spoken word, OTR and podcasts though on the mini. This this is quite an upgrade. Here it is in action:
I like it so much I’ve gone over to this little-known website called morningsave.com where they are peddling it for $20 and ordered 2 more. Sweet!
meh.com VMPs can receive 10% off and free shipping by using the coupon VMP
@therealjrn Consider canceling the Morningsave order and order from Newegg and likely have your item by Thursday?
After your glowing review I seriously considered this, but couldn’t imagine any need for a portable Home Mini. My house is populated with Lenovo Smart Displays, I also have on in my office, I never listen to music, so no need for a portable streamer. I want it, but I cant’ figure out what I’d do with it.
@ruouttaurmind Oh, I don’t think I’m supposed to cancel this late anyway. I got them for $18 each so I can wait. I didn’t even know these existed before and really, I only need one mini to be portable.
Technically, I only need one toilet too but it is nice to have more than that.
I just thought it would be nice to make all 3 of my minis portable.
@therealjrn I have one Mini which I replaced with a Lenovo Smart Clock. I’m considering moving it to the car as my own version of Echo Auto. Maybe I could use one of these JOT batteries for that purpose.
Target had Anki Overdrive sets on clearance and someone on Woot told me there were fun. Has anyone played with them? Will my teenagers join in or will I be playing all alone?
I spent about $110 for the starter set, the Fast and the Furious starter set, and two jumps. I’m trying to decide if I should return them.
For anyone else wanting @sammydog01’s deal, here’s the Brickseek linky. Enter your zip code and BS will automagically show which Target stores have it in stock and the current price.
@ruouttaurmind got this for my wife a few weeks ago when they didn’t have whatever flavor she had asked for. I might have had a few bites on the way home (y’know, so it didn’t melt and leak in my car) and it was pretty tasty. Would recommend.
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Tool box is included, but those plastic boxes don’t hold up well to lots of travel. If you’re gonna put this thing on your bench in the shop or garage, and there it will mostly stay, you’ll be fine. If you’re gonna carry it around a bunch, get thee a steel toolbox.
Oh, and unlike many tool sets, this one doesn’t artificially jack up the tool count by including 100 assorted screwdriver bits.
How about free? Is free a good price? Our most excellent October goat @aetris posted some pretty spooky stories, but Tor posted some more in their November newsletter. All free original fiction from tor.com.
Do you own a 18" chainsaw? -> No -> Sorry, you are milquetoast.
Those 12/3 extension cords I’ve been posting are an ideal match for this saw. The saw’s 15 ampere motor will perform best with a good quality extension cord.
@raccoon81@RiotDemon It gets worse… how’s he planning on nailing that box to the stud? Even with that oversize hole, it’s gonna be a bit of a challenge swinging a hammer in there, innit.
@ruouttaurmind yes, yes! You would be quite impressed with my “external use” tool collection. My dad made sure I was self sufficient from a very young age and that included ensuring I had and knew how to use all kinds of “external use” tools.
@tinamarie1974 Ok, I’m ready to be impressed. What power tools do you have? Can you change a tire, or the oil in your car? Are you able to drive a standard transmission? Change a sink faucet washer? Change a sink faucet?
@ruouttaurmind so I drew my line in the sand as a teenager when it came to “car issues”. Dad was very frustrated with me because I would not learn to switch out spark plugs, chaing oil/tires, etc.
That said I have changed out headlights and batteries. Does that count? I would like to learn to drive a stick, but I don’t know anyone who has one OR is willing to let someone learn on their vehicle. So nada on the stick shift to date.
Can I change a faucet, yes. Also worked side by side w my dad rebuilding my deck last year. We put up composite. My biggest issue was removing old decking. I didn’t always have the upper body strength to pull the old nails and required assistance from him.
My next project is related to my Pex manifold. For some reason a bunch of the valves have seized up. I need to swap them out with new ones. Watched a few Youtube videos, seems pretty simple.
Shouldn’t everyone know how to do that entire list.
Well, maybe except for the standard transmission, yes. I’m feeling like driving a stick will likely become an obsolete skill as automotive technology advances and standard shift transmissions become as uncommon as vehicles without aircon or a radio. It’ll be one of those things “old people used to have to do”. Like using a phone book or encyclopedia.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@Kidsandliz recently posted a topic titled Did you ever question whether or not you are a real man? but there is a flaw in her flowchart. This was apparently omitted as an oversight:
Do you own a 18" chainsaw? -> No -> Sorry, you are milquetoast.
Not my flowchart (grin). Your addition is pretty good though
@ruouttaurmind my next vehicle probably won’t be available in stickshift, and i will be sad. I have bought exactly one automatic car in my life, and the 4 speed slushbox was the main reason i only had it four a couple of years.
At least modern DCTs keep the pep and mpg, but optional paddle shifting just ain’t the same as rowing through the gears.
Do you guys think we’ll get the 20% morningsave deal today? I wanna buy a weightedblanket for an xmas gift, but woot has one that beats their price even after using the vmp discount.
@medz@therealjrn Was today poo-pourri? I think they have an cow out back that produces that stuff. Anyway the website is down which would make it a difficult sellout even if they didn’t have a few tankers full of it.
I don’t know if it’s available for everyone, it’s worth a look. I just scored 3 months of Audible for $6.95 a month. Promptly ordered The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek.
Also for veterans:
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@mikibell@OldCatLady I need to throw out some old crocs to make way for the new crocs sitting in the back of my closet. Two weeks to light up Christmas crocs!
@OldCatLady@sammydog01 I bought each kid a pair last year. She uses them for swim and loves them. He decided he needed a pair for “twin day” at school, and I reminded him that he had one that I bought last year. He tried them on and said, why didn’t I wear these sooner, these are comfortable!!! Smh. so matching rainbow pairs this year!
Google Play is offering a couple hundred free audiobooks. Many are short stories, but there are also full-length titles in there as well. If you’re a Morgan Rice fan, there are a handful of titles to choose.
Brickfan (usually reliable source; insider info?) says this one is slated for retirement at the end of this year. Much more collectible than the Great Wall kit and more likely to appreciate in value.
Well, after scrolling through about half of the eligible items, it’s mostly biking, hiking, camping and Zippo gear.
If any of those are your thing, and you have the Amazon Prime Rewards card, it might be worth a perusal.
There’s also a smattering of random items from other categories, including routers and other networking/tech equipment.
Otherwise, meh.
Hey @tinamarie1974! I was doing laundry like a madman today because I’m giving away my W&D tonight and used just one of these pods on a big load of tshirts. It didn’t suds up a bunch but the shirts came out clean and fresh. I’ve been using Sam’s club powdered Wind Fresh in the big bucket for so long. But these Tide Pods did the job!
I’m tempted at this price only because of the curling stones. Curling stones! Sounds like some kind of geriatric medical ailment, innit. Oi, me curling stones are acting up again. 👨🏼🦳
@ruouttaurmind Got mine! And by mine I mean my kid’s. I’ll pull one out of my closet for me. Hmmm, teenage mutant ninja turtles or Olaf? I have a Schleich one with farm animals too. I might save that one for my kid next time Lego thinks a house burning down is a good idea for an advent calendar.
I’ve been scoring some mad deals at https://www.bradsdeals.com/
I’ve gotten a customized door mat (Xmas gift for brother), customized metal wall sign (Xmas gift for bro), about 6 pairs of shoes (all for me!), an amazing and incredibly light—yet extremely warm puffer coat from 32 Degrees (seriously it’s like a magic coat), a beautiful state-themed metal ornament, a fancy and huge Ulta makeup kit (for the niece) with a free brush and bag that was $39.99 and ended up only being $16 with free shipping thanks to Brad’s deals.Too many deals to count, just check out Brad’s deals and you can also customize what type of deals you’re looking for. Have I mentioned how great the deals are???
Can someone recommend a good tire pressure gauge? I broke mine when I was filling up the tires on my van, today. I guess they just don’t make gauges like they used to. I’ve only had this one for fifty years.
@RiotDemon I believe you are talking about the pencil gauge. This is the one I had. Mine was made in England. I bought it when I purchased my first Schwinn bicycle. Of course, the company is no longer in business…
@Barney Look for the electronic Craftsman ones to go on sale for $15. Big digital screen with a backlight and a LED flashlight for seeing the tire stem in the dark and finding the cap when you inevitably drop it.
@Barney
Craftsman Programmable Digital Tire Gauge
About $30, if you’re not in a hurry, check Lowe’s for a sale since they distribute Craftsman-branded tools (I think Stanley bought the brand).
@Barney@RiotDemon
For a car thingy, the WAF is very high. If they’re on sale, get one for every car to put in the glove box/trunk/door pocket. Super easy to read and use. The flashlight comes in handy at night reading the door panel specification for tire pressure. Though to be honest, it is almost always 32 PSI and good enough.
@Barney I am not a fan of digital tire pressure gauges. Because, batteries. Also, the digital displays are generally difficult to read in bright sunlight or dim lighting.
Stick type gauges are notoriously inaccurate.
A quality analog dial type gauge will provide accurate pressure readings. No batteries to replace means it’ll provide maintenance free service for many years. Unfortunately they’re more costly, but it’s money well spent. AutoMeter or Intercomp would be among the better quality gauges, but also the more costly.
Something like this would do a good job for you if you’re using it only for the car, but this one would also be suitable, at about half the price, and would also work for higher pressure bicycle tires.
@ruouttaurmind thanks for those suggestions. I can’t find mine (haven’t been able to find it for several years) and at some point in the future I need to get one. Meanwhile my garage is really nice about checking air pressure for me prior to going anywhere.
@Barney@ruouttaurmind
Sales might be around BF or Father’s Day. It’s a modestly priced gift/tool thing. Setup a slick deals alert and a camelcamelcamel alert and wait.
Also, this model has big digits and a backlit screen, so nighttime use is not an issue. The battery is what powers the backlight and small flashlight, neither of which any analog dial pressure gauge will have.
@therealjrn Already have 2 (a 6qt and a 3qt), and picked up the new Sous Vide model at Costco (also $20 off, I think). This one is for a promotional giveaway, so snagging it for under $30 is a slick deal, as they say. The old 6qt and my Anova (sous vide cooker) are going up on CL.
This month’s book selection from Tor.com’s free ebook club is Seanan McGuire’s Down Among the Sticks and Bones
Twin sisters Jack and Jill were seventeen when they found their way home and were packed off to Eleanor West’s Home for Wayward Children.
This is the story of what happened first…
Jacqueline was her mother’s perfect daughter—polite and quiet, always dressed as a princess. If her mother was sometimes a little strict, it’s because crafting the perfect daughter takes discipline.
Jillian was her father’s perfect daughter—adventurous, thrill-seeking, and a bit of a tom-boy. He really would have preferred a son, but you work with what you’ve got.
They were five when they learned that grown-ups can’t be trusted.
They were twelve when they walked down the impossible staircase and discovered that the pretense of love can never be enough to prepare you a life filled with magic in a land filled with mad scientists and death and choices. https://ebookclub.tor.com/
wish it allowed me to order more than one box at that price
Yup. I tried to do my S&S for 3 boxes. Sure, it let me order them, but only the first box got the bonus discount. Oh, well, one box is better than none box. Or so my pups will have me believe.
I just posted this over on Slickdeals. It’ll either be ignored or catch on and sell quickly at this price.
Hellmann’s Spicy Hatch Chile Vinaigrette Salad Dressing 1 gallon - Pack of 4 for $12.62 w/ S&S after $8 coupon
Four one gallon containers. $8 coupon on site to be applied to Subscribe & Save only. Cancel S&S at any time. Normal price for this on other sites is $40 and up.
Size: 1 gallon (Pack of 4)
Spicy Hatch Chile salad dressing ideal is for putting a flavorful twist on green salads and grain bowls
Made with real Hatch Chile pepper; introduces guests to trendy, exciting new flavors
Excels as an ingredient in marinades, dips, and more
Specially developed for use in restaurants, hospitality, and other commercial applications
Comes in a bulk gallon salad dressing container; contains no artificial flavors or colors, no added MSG, and no high-fructose corn syrup; Vegetarian and gluten-free
Also available:
Hellmann’s Charred Tomato & Garlic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
1 gallon - Pack of 4 for $12.24 w/ S&S after $8 coupon
@RiotDemon And of course I just went back to look and Amazon’s stupid pricing system caused it to jump up to $31.68 before the coupon. The Tomato & Garlic is still $21.30 before coupon.
@Barney@RiotDemon I’ve been trying to find a Hatch Chile & Cilantro dressing that Aldi had as a seasonal item. No one else seems to make one and this one has cilantro in it so I’m hoping it’s the same stuff. Guess I’ll know when my S&S date arrives.
Unfortunately there isn’t a 1/4" drive SAE set included in this sale.
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Cheaper than buying individual sockets to replace lost or damaged tools from your existing set, but smart money says don’t buy all three sets to compile a master set. At that point you’re probably better off buying one of the larger sets.
I bought the 3/8" SAE set because my old Craftsman ratchet is thrashed, and I’m missing a few sockets, so I’ve got my value from the set.
I forgot to mention in the original post, but notice these are 6-point sockets. Much better suited for higher torque applications or removing stubborn nuts and bolts. Less likely to strip them.
I found out Best Buy has The Big Lebowski [SteelBook] [Includes Digital Copy] [UltraViolet] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [1998] for 5 bucks, free shipping. I don’t know what “steel book” is but I’m going to find out.
No spoilers please, I’ve like, never seen the movie, man.
Nothing says Peace on Earth and celebrates the birth of the baby Jesus more that a GIANT INFLATABLE WHATABURGER SANTA. Available for a limited time–make sure you’re the first on the block to get one! He stands a tall 7.5 yards.
Only $86. They don’t say how much shipping until you’re completing your order, but I’m sure it’s worth it.
Here’s another thing I bought today from Woot. At $11, not a bad price for a little toolkit to keep around in the car, or in the kitchen…yes I bought 2 of them. So sue me. Sterling Tools 44-Piece Compact Tool Set
@RiotDemon@sammydog01@therealjrn while you are looking at deals, could ya keep an eye out for an all in one printer that can do 12x12 too, please?? probably ink jet… I want to put it on my Christmas list, but darn they are expensive!!!
Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny.
We certainly know Wonder Woman’s power here on Meh to come crashing into all sorts of places…
Trouble sleeping and fan noise helps?
Woot has the LectroFan for $33. Normally $50.
Best money I’ve spent. No bug box, and you can travel with it a whole lot easier than a box fan, and it wont wear out and has volume settings for when you travel with it.
Morningsave’s Daybreak deal today is a $9 trunk organizer. Looks pretty good, I can use it for when I go to Aldi and forget to bring any shopping bags.
I just got home and was going to post this on SD but it’s already gone FP over there. So if you want one, now is the time. Great price for a decent cart. And it worked perfectly for hauling three bags of weed-n-feed out to my truck.
Oh ya! BS linky. Enter your zip code and BS will tell you if your local stores have any in stock.
@tinamarie1974 I used the heck out of it today. Hauled about a thousand pounds of pavers I was planning to move by hand. Feeling like I already got my money’s worth.
@ruouttaurmind can be had for $104 or $178 in my area which is ok because, not to be maudlin, but my first thought was my fil would use one of these! Alas, that is no longer true.
I actually could use two. One for me, and one to replace the one at work that the owner’s daughter took and kept because, as i heard it, “her mom said she could” (her mom doesn’t work here).
@ruouttaurmind Really bummed I missed this. My mum has been wanting something like this to make trips to and from the car with lots of stuff easier. Best I could find was $65 for similar on Amazon.
@medz might I recommend the collapsible wagons for that? This 800 lb steel wagon might be a little beefy for trips to the car, and the collapsible ones can even come along for the other end of the trip if necessary.
This one is thirty bucks at Walmart near me: https://brickseek.com/walmart-inventory-checker?sku=263243360 - they usually run $50-100 depending on the model. I have the $50 one from academy and it has served me well. It’s actually at my office right now standing in for the one I mentioned above.
@djslack It’s a rural driveway situation. Gravel, mud, grass, rough terrain, and slight incline. Wants to be able to leave it out in the weather so it’s there when she gets home and can throw stuff in it to pull to the front door and vice versa.
@djslack the foldable one we have (for soccer gear, chairs, cooler, and such) has fatter tires than the one you linked. Works well. But, yes, she needs more of a garden wagon, though.
Bath & Bodyworks: Today only, Saturday 11/23, all hand soaps are $2.50 each with promo code KEEPONGIVING at checkout. $6 flat rate shipping for orders over $10. Over 80 flavours to choose. Limit 15 soaps at this price.
@ruouttaurmind I love that you call them flavors! I use to have a dear friend who would refer to the various scents of his cologne and deodorant as flavors. It would make me giggle.
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The Lenovo Smart Clock is Lenovo’s answer to the Amazon Echo Show 5. Well, rather, The Echo Show 5 is Amazon’s answer to Lenovo since the Smart Clock was first to market.
It’s basically a bedside-sized version of the Lenovo Smart Display that I rave about ad nauseam. Supports live streaming from a variety of video doorbells and security cameras, notably Nest Hello doorbell and Wyze cameras, but others are supported as well. Disregard early reviews, as Lenovo released firmware updates which enable some of the features which people pined for at first release, like photo slideshow, YouTube, etc.
@ruouttaurmind I’ve been running the Echo show 5 in tandem with Google Home Minis. The Echo seems to lose connections a lot with a certain podcast and radio I listen to and certain news briefs that I like always stutter on it.
No, it has a solid connection to the wifi (same as the Google Minis which seemingly don’t have this problem) I’m going to ditch Alexa save her turning off and on lights, running timers, and such.
I’ll probably sell the Echo 5 cheap and just keep the Dots.
@therealjrn I started with an Echo Dot a bit over a year ago. Then I got the Google Home Mini in that Spotify promotion last November. I just seemed to bond with it better than Alexa. Since then I’ve shelved the Mini and replaced it with two 10" Lenovo displays, a 8" Lenovo display a Smart Clock plus one more Smart Clock on the way. What a difference a year makes.
@ruouttaurmind Thanks! But I’ve got it set to “Featured Photos” for now. I might go through my photos to see what I might have. My daughter has taken a lot of pictures of the grands that are up on FaceBook. I used to download them and print off select ones for Mom’s refrigerator. I can probably go thru her posts and collect a nice album. : )
Pardon me for being off-topic, but I have a question that I don’t think warrants its own thread, and this seems like as good a place as any to ask…
There’s a series of TV commercials for Alexa devices where a person in the ad issues a loud, clear command to Alexa. I don’t remember the exact words, but I know one of them is something like, “Alexa play (x song).”
My question is, if you have an Alexa device, does/will it respond to these commands?
If not, why not?
If so, isn’t that not only a pain in the ass, but also kind of unethical?
I’ve never had one of these devices, so I don’t really know exactly how they work.
I thought maybe you set them up to only recognize and respond to authorized voices, but I have given voice commands to a friend’s Alexa and it worked, so…
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@DennisG2014 Also, if you have an Android phone you can install Alexa or the Google Assistant on it if you’re curious and want to see what the fuss is about and play around with it.
TV advertisers aren’t really known for ethical practices.
Ain’t that the fucking truth!
I have an old iPhone, and Siri has been doing alright by me. Still discovering the things she can and can’t do.
Yesterday, for the first time, I dictated a text message to her while driving, that was fun.
Awhile back, my ears popped while I was driving and that made me curious…
Asked Siri, “what is my current altitude” and she told me, which I thought was pretty cool.
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@DennisG2014@therealjrn You can’t really change the Google Assistant wakeup phrase, but they give you the option of “Hey Google” or “Ok Google”. Plus, as I recently discovered after leaving a plastic part soaking in acetone overnight… Google Assistant also responds to “Hey! Goo!”.
I used to rely on Siri for all this stuff. Then I allowed IoT stuff to invade my life. Unfortunately Siri isn’t good with IoT. Siri is not supported by a large number of smart home devices.
@DennisG2014@ruouttaurmind@therealjrn lately my Google has been responding to Ok, Boomer. Happened several times while watching people talking about the meme. He keeps saying, “I don’t know how to respond to that.” Which is funny, but annoying.
@DennisG2014 I wouldn’t be surprised if there were a subaudible “ignore” signal that Amazon could use in Alexa advertising.
I don’t know that at all, it just makes sense that it should exist.
I have had my dots respond to weird stuff, but I can’t recall them responding to advertising. But I also rarely watch broadcast TV so my Alexa’s exposure to advertising might be pretty limited.
I believe the voice training/voice print stuff is an optional feature. I know it is with Google Assistant and don’t recall with Alexa.
@DennisG2014@djslack the voice training with Google is only for certain things. Anyone can control my Google minis for music and what not but they cannot add stuff to my lists or contact my phone.
@sligett Huh.
It’d be nice to know that they’re intentionally not triggering consumers’ devices instead of the other way around.
Having worked as a sound recordist for many years and being generally fascinated with the physics and perception of sound, I think it’s kinda neat that they can manipulate the audio to keep the devices from responding while the human listener doesn’t notice a difference.
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@DennisG2014@sligett that is interesting. I just saw an ad on Hulu last night for the new Whirlpool range that is voice activated by Alexa and Google. None of the ok googles woke up my mini. I still sat there and wondered about it as they were telling the oven to preheat to 400°. How crappy would that be if it did activate it and you didn’t notice.
@tinamarie1974 Aww thanks! I’m sure he’d love it but he’s quite the chewer. Gumby would be a multiple amputee in minutes. Though he has a plush log with three chippies and other than one no longer having a nose, he hasn’t destroyed it yet. Will have to consider it, maybe for Christmas, although he spends more time on the box than the toy anyway!
@ruouttaurmind@tinamarie1974 Oh no no no no no no. That is not right! I said fish. Like Pike or Bass, you know, fish. That’s a worm. Men exaggerate fish stories. That’s it. It’s just fish stories.
Originally $50. I don’t know anything about this kind of axe. I don’t split much firewood living in the desert. But it’s hard to imagine it’s any more efficient than a splitting maul. Still, for under thirteen bucks? Probably worth a shot.
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@RiotDemon@ruouttaurmind I especially liked the ones that didn’t quite split and he was having trouble using his hands so he was all “fuck it” and threw them on the pile.
@djslack@ruouttaurmind at 5 minutes in you can see the effect of the lever action better. The hook looking bit hits the top of the log and that creates the rotation that makes it split. Interesting. Not sure why I’m invested. I haven’t sat at an outdoor fire in years, and definitely don’t use them inside.
@RiotDemon You’ll also need logs that are sized just right for the tire. Not too small (or they won’t stay upright) and not too big (or they won’t fit)
Dr. Elsey’s Ultra Cat Litter 40lb $14.49
The “new normal” for this is $20.
This is a lightning deal, so 5hrs left and 1 bag at the deal price. Get it when you can.
For those that missed it, there is a $3 off manufacturer coupon good until Feb 2020 (nake sure you have the right one) that they used to lube up the public before slipping in a $3 price increase. The going rate pre-coupon was $17 for the 40lb bag.
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@RiotDemon The Ducale (The Duke) is aged 15 years and the Imperatore (The Emperor) is aged 25.
The best value is the normal offering. These two are the premium ones (due to the aging) as they are the most concentrated and nuanced of how the Modena balsamics are made. Recommended only if you really want to splurge – and have had the regular offering, the Botte Piccola to compare for starters.
This is the one to look for:
It turns up on home.woot and wine.woot. Another treasured find from @WineDavid57 over on our sister site, casemates.com.
@RiotDemon Yep. That’s a woot looter over on eBay. That’s the one to start with. You’ll never buy anything in your local grocery store after you’ve tasted this liquid gold.
@RiotDemon Not when it goes on sale around the holidays. Since they have the new flavored multi-pack and the high-end ones up right now, it seems like they’re holding out the Piccola gift boxes for a special deal.
The $35-$40/btl price is about right for the Piccola on the woot sale. A bottle lasts me about a year, but I’ve cut back lately.
Also, I’d trust Woot to absolutely be the real deal over a random reseller peddling potentially tampered or knockoff product (i.e. watered down or replaced with store-brand not-even-made-in-italy balsamic “flavored” vinegar).
@RiotDemon I doubt it’s up to the standard of Cavedoni, but my palate just isn’t that refined. For me, sometimes good enough is good enough. For me, this stuff is fine.
@RiotDemon@ruouttaurmind
It’s not even close to the Cavedoni, and I’m talking the Botte Piccola stuff. The other, more aged stuff is transcendent.
You’re comparing Box-o-Wine (Colavita) to a decent Cab (Piccola) to a vintage Bordeax (Ducale/Imperatore). The price reflects the quality of ingredients, one of which is aging in barrels on a Modena estate, and using a “mother” that has been alive for generations and is specific to the family and terrior, and comparing it to acetic acid and chemical “flavor profile” ingredients mixed up in a lab.
While I was picking up my axe today I discovered that the Lowe’s I was at had the Dremel Workstation drill press rig for $20 (was $50) and thought I’d give it a shot. YMMV as with all clearance stuff.
@djslack@RiotDemon you people are a badddd influence… 3 Lowes near my house has the drill press for $49. One happens to have if for $29, not as good as your clearance, BUT the kid will like it until we have a place for my fil’s full size drill press!! (Ordered for pickup, let’s see if they really do have it in stock)
@djslack I don’t need this and don’t have a Dremel, but now that I know it exists I want it so bad! But I’m probably going to move next year, and should wait to buy a bunch of stupid stuff I can’t use until after I move. It’s so sad. I mean, I’m still buying stupid stuff, but not as much.
What says Love more than silicone? I surely don’t know, but if your budget is tight this year, Woot is offering a Silicone Wedding Ring in size 8 for $5.
There are lots of others too. I love advent calendars.
Every year I buy more advent calendars than we open so this year my daughter and I are doing them in January and February too. Maybe March.
@sammydog01 I couldn’t resist the adorable (and totally appropriate for young children) burning barrel of toxic waste. Construction site on fire shall be mine!
@sammydog01 I bought a bunch of Aldi advent calendars to send to family, but holy crap shipping has gotten insanely expensive (for retail). Cheapest shipping for these was $15-18 and it went up to $29 for the ($10-$20) toy calendars. No flat rates due to size.
If I do it next year I’ll probably just order from Amazon and have them delivery. UPS, Fedex, and USPS are taking a lot of the joy out of sending presents.
Swing Design has a Black Friday sale going on.
2-pack of 2mm Cameo kraft blades for $10 (preorder), the Ultimate Foil Quill kit for $74.99 (normally $145), Silhouette Studio software upgrades discounts, and much more.
Use the code swingdesign10 for an additional 10% off your order (doesn’t apply to vinyl purchases or software upgrades). I thought I’d try it on my order (kraft blades, foil quill set, and vlr) and it worked even on the sale items.
900 peice lego basic kit for 20 dollars. This is a good deal and a good buy for the two parties you go to every year that you need to bring a toys for tots toy to.
@CaptAmehrican I bought two sets last year. It’s a ton of bricks for the price. The kit comes with instructions for building 8 or 10 different smaller projects, so it doesn’t just leave the kiddies (or grown kiddos) without any direction. Very good value.
@riskybryzness awesome! I can retire some of my older ones. I’ve had the same Rubbermaid ones for probably 6+ years. Plus some of these are way bigger than my set.
This is not the be all end all of 3D printing, but if you’ve wanted to fuss about with 3D printing, this is an excellent piece of equipment to get your feet wet and decide if this is a hobby you want to pursue.
@sammydog01 You’re not kidding. I tried for a couple hours to buy the Disney train last night. Thankfully, after sleeping on it, I decided a Disney train wasn’t in my future. So the crashy site saved me a few hundy.
@ruouttaurmind I was trying to buy a set that wasn’t even on sale and kicking myself I didn’t do it the day before. I do like that train though. I saw a nifty Lego train display today. My winter village train is motorized- I should stick to that.
@f00l@mike808 I was just passing through Corsicana not long ago and saw their original location. I remember my dad getting their fruitcakes when I was a kid.
I may have to pop into their Lindale location Sunday. I didn’t realize one was there but we’ll be passing it on the way to Mineola.
When I was a kid, mom and her sister used to talk of their baked goods using practically mystical terms of praise.
Now they have these Collin Street sandwich/coffee/bakery places along the interstates.
For some people I know, when traveling, these spots are as much “mandatory stops” as Buc-ee’s are.
Stonecoatcountertops.com is having a sale on their countertop kits. Two gallons of plain epoxy is $190 but you can get their ultimate kit that comes with two gallons, and a bunch of colors and glitters for $180. You can also use code hero15 to save an additional 15% off.
I’ll be redoing my kitchen next year and the countertops I really like are all upwards of $4k. I don’t have that. I started looking for alternatives. Started with concrete and realized that would be very difficult for me. It also would still be pretty expensive. There are some nice laminate choices out there now but I did the math and the epoxy counters are going to be the least expensive, but I can customize them however I want.
You can also use this stuff on top of existing counters to update them.
They’ve got really informative videos.
I might sound like a paid advertisement at this point, but I’m just really excited that they had a sale. I can’t wait to update my horrendous kitchen.
@therealjrn they have a ton of photos in their gallery and a lot more videos on their YouTube. They have some videos that are hours long from start to finish.
@PhysAssist Ya, what @RiotDemon said. In the US, most residential lighting circuits and outlet branches are wired with three 14 gauge conductors. Either Romex, BX or rigid conduit.
@PhysAssist@RiotDemon@ruouttaurmind our basement is unfinished and I want to run some 15amp outlets and add two lights. 14/2 will be just fine for that.
@PhysAssist they don’t count the bare ground wire. So 14/3 has the bare ground, the white neutral, the black hot, and a red additional hot wire like you would use for a 220 circuit.
I think they do it this way for all the extra clarity such a naming scheme brings.
@djslack Well, when you put it that way…
I must admit that I haven’t looked at buying power cabling for a long time…
In fact, since I have shopped for heavy duty outdoor extension cords relatively recently, I may have been channeling that nomenclature inadvertently…
CVS photo, 4x6 prints 100 at 9¢ each or 50 at 13¢ each.
CVSphoto.com
@RiotDemon interestingly, our local Sam’s Club dropped their photo center. Costco still has it tho.
I received my JOT Portable Battery Base for Google Home Mini from a prior meh sale today. It’s usually about $35 around the web but meh had them for $19. I’m very impressed with it and I like that I can free my mini from the wall because I don’t usually use my phone for entertainment. I do listen to a lot of spoken word, OTR and podcasts though on the mini. This this is quite an upgrade. Here it is in action:
I like it so much I’ve gone over to this little-known website called morningsave.com where they are peddling it for $20 and ordered 2 more. Sweet!
meh.com VMPs can receive 10% off and free shipping by using the coupon VMP
@therealjrn we dumped Google for Alexa but I did get Morningsave email with the 20% off “NOTRICKS”.
@RedOak @therealjrn Newegg has the JOT for Home Mini on sale today only for $20 and free shipping.
@RedOak @ruouttaurmind Good to know, morningsave.com discontinued the sale and my order is still “processing” but the first one took awhile too.
@therealjrn Consider canceling the Morningsave order and order from Newegg and likely have your item by Thursday?
After your glowing review I seriously considered this, but couldn’t imagine any need for a portable Home Mini. My house is populated with Lenovo Smart Displays, I also have on in my office, I never listen to music, so no need for a portable streamer. I want it, but I cant’ figure out what I’d do with it.
@ruouttaurmind Oh, I don’t think I’m supposed to cancel this late anyway. I got them for $18 each so I can wait. I didn’t even know these existed before and really, I only need one mini to be portable.
Technically, I only need one toilet too but it is nice to have more than that.
I just thought it would be nice to make all 3 of my minis portable.
@therealjrn I have one Mini which I replaced with a Lenovo Smart Clock. I’m considering moving it to the car as my own version of Echo Auto. Maybe I could use one of these JOT batteries for that purpose.
@ruouttaurmind My MS Jots shipped today!
Fine, I’ll repost mine.
Target had Anki Overdrive sets on clearance and someone on Woot told me there were fun. Has anyone played with them? Will my teenagers join in or will I be playing all alone?
I spent about $110 for the starter set, the Fast and the Furious starter set, and two jumps. I’m trying to decide if I should return them.
yeah, my phone is busted.
For anyone else wanting @sammydog01’s deal, here’s the Brickseek linky. Enter your zip code and BS will automagically show which Target stores have it in stock and the current price.
Anki Overdrive Starter Kit (in stock for $44 near me)
Anki Overdrive Fast and Furious Kit (limited stock near me for $51)
Anki Overdrive Expansion Track Launch Kit (the sweet jumps; in stock for $9 near me)
Anki Overdrive Supertruck X-52 Ice (in stock near me for $17; Some Walmart locations have it for $5)
@ruouttaurmind Those links aren’t even showing the ones at Target here. Weird.
If anyone gets a set lets meet at the park and make a giant playground! Those kids will be jealous.
Dairy Queen: Blizzard of the Month flavour for November is Snickerdoodle Cookie Dough.*
What’s it cost? It doesn’t matter! It’s Snickerdoodles! A bargain at any price!!!
*Available at participating locations
Oh crap. Ice cream headache!
@ruouttaurmind got this for my wife a few weeks ago when they didn’t have whatever flavor she had asked for. I might have had a few bites on the way home (y’know, so it didn’t melt and leak in my car) and it was pretty tasty. Would recommend.
@ruouttaurmind I’d pay extra to eat snickerdoodle cookie dough Blizzards constantly, sleeplessly, maniacally for the next 100,000 years.
Ace Hardware: Craftsman 224pc Mechanics Tool Set CMMT12038 for $100* and free shipping or free in-store pickup.
Click through Rakuten to earn 2.5% cash back.**
Pay with Chase Freedom VISA via PayPal for an additional 5% cash back.
If you take advantage of all offers, your final cost will be $92.49 plus tax, and free shipping.
*Must sign up for a (free to join) Ace Rewards account, otherwise your price will be $20 higher.
** Must sign into a valid (free to join) Rakuten account before clicking through to Ace
If you’re clicking through Rakuten, I recommend locating the tool set organically once you get to Ace to avoid any potential denial of benefit.
Tool box is included, but those plastic boxes don’t hold up well to lots of travel. If you’re gonna put this thing on your bench in the shop or garage, and there it will mostly stay, you’ll be fine. If you’re gonna carry it around a bunch, get thee a steel toolbox.
Oh, and unlike many tool sets, this one doesn’t artificially jack up the tool count by including 100 assorted screwdriver bits.
How about free? Is free a good price? Our most excellent October goat @aetris posted some pretty spooky stories, but Tor posted some more in their November newsletter. All free original fiction from tor.com.
These Deathless Bones by Cassandra Khaw
A Human Stain by Kelly Robson
meat+drink by Daniel Polansky
The Night Cyclist by Stephen Graham Jones
A Kiss with Teeth by Max Gladstone
Thanks Tor! Enjoy everybody!
@therealjrn
it really depends what for.
Free stories? Great!
Free herpes? I’ll pass.
Vudu: Three 4K movies for $15, Mix-n-Match, select titles only (31 to choose).
Includes Mission Impossible 1 through 5, some Jack Ryan films, Angelina’s Tomb Raider stuff, and more.
One of my favourite films, Chinatown is there. Unfortunately The Two Jakes is absent.
Anyway, I don’t do digital films, but maybe you do. If so, this is a fair price I guess for 4K.
WORX factory outlet via eBay: WORX 15 Amp 18" Electric Chainsaw for $48 and free shipping with code JUMBO20 on checkout.
@Kidsandliz recently posted a topic titled Did you ever question whether or not you are a real man? but there is a flaw in her flowchart. This was apparently omitted as an oversight:
Those 12/3 extension cords I’ve been posting are an ideal match for this saw. The saw’s 15 ampere motor will perform best with a good quality extension cord.
Also available: WORX 2.5 Amp Corded Oscillating Multi-Tool for $26.40 and free shipping with code JUMBO20 on checkout.
@ruouttaurmind he’s cutting that hole too wide for that gang box.
@ruouttaurmind oh I may have to get the multi-tool. Damn you for spending my money!!
Uh, did you include sales tax in your calculation above? Lol
/giphy I crack myself up
@RiotDemon @ruouttaurmind And why would you fish the wire through that tiny hole then but a hole for the box?
@raccoon81 @RiotDemon It gets worse… how’s he planning on nailing that box to the stud? Even with that oversize hole, it’s gonna be a bit of a challenge swinging a hammer in there, innit.
@tinamarie1974
Ok, but to be clear, those are for external use only, k?
@RiotDemon @ruouttaurmind And they spilled their cocaine all over the floor too!
@ruouttaurmind yes, yes! You would be quite impressed with my “external use” tool collection. My dad made sure I was self sufficient from a very young age and that included ensuring I had and knew how to use all kinds of “external use” tools.
@tinamarie1974 Ok, I’m ready to be impressed. What power tools do you have? Can you change a tire, or the oil in your car? Are you able to drive a standard transmission? Change a sink faucet washer? Change a sink faucet?
@ruouttaurmind so I drew my line in the sand as a teenager when it came to “car issues”. Dad was very frustrated with me because I would not learn to switch out spark plugs, chaing oil/tires, etc.
That said I have changed out headlights and batteries. Does that count? I would like to learn to drive a stick, but I don’t know anyone who has one OR is willing to let someone learn on their vehicle. So nada on the stick shift to date.
Can I change a faucet, yes. Also worked side by side w my dad rebuilding my deck last year. We put up composite. My biggest issue was removing old decking. I didn’t always have the upper body strength to pull the old nails and required assistance from him.
My next project is related to my Pex manifold. For some reason a bunch of the valves have seized up. I need to swap them out with new ones. Watched a few Youtube videos, seems pretty simple.
@ruouttaurmind @tinamarie1974 Shouldn’t everyone know how to do that entire list.
@tinamarie1974
At least you don’t shy away from the challenges.
@CaptAmehrican
Well, maybe except for the standard transmission, yes. I’m feeling like driving a stick will likely become an obsolete skill as automotive technology advances and standard shift transmissions become as uncommon as vehicles without aircon or a radio. It’ll be one of those things “old people used to have to do”. Like using a phone book or encyclopedia.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@CaptAmehrican @ruouttaurmind
Nope I love a good challenge and it makes me feel good to figure it out!
@ruouttaurmind
Not my flowchart (grin). Your addition is pretty good though
@ruouttaurmind my next vehicle probably won’t be available in stickshift, and i will be sad. I have bought exactly one automatic car in my life, and the 4 speed slushbox was the main reason i only had it four a couple of years.
At least modern DCTs keep the pep and mpg, but optional paddle shifting just ain’t the same as rowing through the gears.
Just saw this Lego brick coffee mug for sale on Amazon. I know there are a bunch of folks here who love their legos, so…
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07XN7WBVX/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_bPXWDbNJ25FF2
Slightly less costly option. $9 and free Prime shipping. Available in blue, red and black.
Do you guys think we’ll get the 20% morningsave deal today? I wanna buy a weighted blanket for an xmas gift, but woot has one that beats their price even after using the vmp discount.
@medz Hm…it says over 600 sold…how long can you weight?
@therealjrn couple of days
@medz @therealjrn Was today poo-pourri? I think they have an cow out back that produces that stuff. Anyway the website is down which would make it a difficult sellout even if they didn’t have a few tankers full of it.
@medz @therealjrn The site is back up and they added a bonus deal- those trackers they can’t get rid of.
I don’t know if it’s available for everyone, it’s worth a look. I just scored 3 months of Audible for $6.95 a month. Promptly ordered The Lost Causes of Bleak Creek.
https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/2019-11-06-amazon-discounts-prime-subscriptions-veterans-day.html
$40 off prime for veterans, from now till Nov 11. Restrictions apply, yada yada.
Thank you for your service!!
Also for veterans:
Renember shopping on post at the PX / BX / MCX? The AAFES website ( https://www.shopmyexchange.com/ ) is open to all veterans, not just active duty / retired ones. If you’re a veteran, you can log into AAFES, and take advantage of all the deals you could purchase at the BX / PX / MCX. And it’s tax free!
@mike808 Can I shop as a former military spouse? Some military-connected things will, but not sure about BX, PX, etc.
Save 25% on one
toy or kids’ book
Text TOY to TARGET (827438)
to get the coupon.*
Valid in store & online thru 10/27–11/23.
Crocs! $17.99, 60% off… contemplating purchasing matching pairs for my kids. Just can’t remember what size the giant wears!!
https://www.crocs.com/p/classic-rainbow-clog/205971.html?cgid=clogs
“free” shipping on orders over $34.99
@mikibell No more Crocs. For now. No!
@mikibell @OldCatLady I need to throw out some old crocs to make way for the new crocs sitting in the back of my closet. Two weeks to light up Christmas crocs!
@OldCatLady @sammydog01 I bought each kid a pair last year. She uses them for swim and loves them. He decided he needed a pair for “twin day” at school, and I reminded him that he had one that I bought last year. He tried them on and said, why didn’t I wear these sooner, these are comfortable!!! Smh. so matching rainbow pairs this year!
From GMA deals and steals, today only. 50 photo cards/envelopes for $7.95 with free shipping. Sounded like a good deal to me!
https://gma-collage.com/products/50-basic-5x7-photo-cards
Google Play is offering a couple hundred free audiobooks. Many are short stories, but there are also full-length titles in there as well. If you’re a Morgan Rice fan, there are a handful of titles to choose.
Walmart: LEGO Architecture 1032 pc. United States Capitol Building (21030) for $75 and free shipping or free in-store pickup.
Brickfan (usually reliable source; insider info?) says this one is slated for retirement at the end of this year. Much more collectible than the Great Wall kit and more likely to appreciate in value.
@ruouttaurmind Yeah, the Great Wall was made in Chyna so that makes sense.
Up to $130 now.
Our friends over at Woot! are selling
the Ninja Foodi Pressure Cooker (S&D) for $74.99.
I was kicking myself for not getting the one sold over here a few weeks ago, so I went ahead and picked up one for me and a spare for Christmas.
Happy Shopping folks
Extra points for Amazon Prime credit card purchases:
https://www.amazon.com/l/17934980011?ascsubtag=fba5879d51483816a6df685ffd2a20307114b64b&tag=kinjadeals-20
h/t Kinja Deals
Well, after scrolling through about half of the eligible items, it’s mostly biking, hiking, camping and Zippo gear.
If any of those are your thing, and you have the Amazon Prime Rewards card, it might be worth a perusal.
There’s also a smattering of random items from other categories, including routers and other networking/tech equipment.
Otherwise, meh.
Tide Pods Coldwater Clean Liquid Laundry Detergent Pacs, Fresh Scent, 73 Count https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R6B1L6Z/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_cvCXDbEPFKASA
@tinamarie1974 I got one! They’re great with a little fresh cream, butter & brown sugar!
@therealjrn uummmmm…
Hey @tinamarie1974! I was doing laundry like a madman today because I’m giving away my W&D tonight and used just one of these pods on a big load of tshirts. It didn’t suds up a bunch but the shirts came out clean and fresh. I’ve been using Sam’s club powdered Wind Fresh in the big bucket for so long. But these Tide Pods did the job!
@therealjrn yea!!! Glad they worked out for you.
Amazon: LEGO City Advent Calendar 60235 Building Kit, 234 Pieces for $20 and free Prime shipping or free shipping with $25 order.
Also available at Walmart for $20 and free in-store pickup.
I’m tempted at this price only because of the curling stones. Curling stones! Sounds like some kind of geriatric medical ailment, innit. Oi, me curling stones are acting up again. 👨🏼🦳
/image LEGO City 60235
@ruouttaurmind Got mine! And by mine I mean my kid’s. I’ll pull one out of my closet for me. Hmmm, teenage mutant ninja turtles or Olaf? I have a Schleich one with farm animals too. I might save that one for my kid next time Lego thinks a house burning down is a good idea for an advent calendar.
I’ve been scoring some mad deals at https://www.bradsdeals.com/
I’ve gotten a customized door mat (Xmas gift for brother), customized metal wall sign (Xmas gift for bro), about 6 pairs of shoes (all for me!), an amazing and incredibly light—yet extremely warm puffer coat from 32 Degrees (seriously it’s like a magic coat), a beautiful state-themed metal ornament, a fancy and huge Ulta makeup kit (for the niece) with a free brush and bag that was $39.99 and ended up only being $16 with free shipping thanks to Brad’s deals.Too many deals to count, just check out Brad’s deals and you can also customize what type of deals you’re looking for. Have I mentioned how great the deals are???
Old Navy started its 50% off everything Friends and Family deal today.
Can someone recommend a good tire pressure gauge? I broke mine when I was filling up the tires on my van, today. I guess they just don’t make gauges like they used to. I’ve only had this one for fifty years.
@Barney honestly I’ve had the best luck with the cheap $2-3 mechanical kind where the little stick pushes out from the middle.
@RiotDemon I believe you are talking about the pencil gauge. This is the one I had. Mine was made in England. I bought it when I purchased my first Schwinn bicycle. Of course, the company is no longer in business…
@Barney @RiotDemon I would recommend buying 4 of the cheap ones and averaging the non-zero results.
@RiotDemon @sammydog01 Are you trying to make me do math?
@Barney Look for the electronic Craftsman ones to go on sale for $15. Big digital screen with a backlight and a LED flashlight for seeing the tire stem in the dark and finding the cap when you inevitably drop it.
@mike808 I’m not sure if I want one that needs a battery. I never remember to replace them before they’re dead.
@Barney They’ve last me about 2 years. They use the ubiquitous CR2032 button cell.
@mike808 I just might give it a try.
@Barney
Craftsman Programmable Digital Tire Gauge
About $30, if you’re not in a hurry, check Lowe’s for a sale since they distribute Craftsman-branded tools (I think Stanley bought the brand).
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00443ZNOM
@Barney @mike808 yep, Stanley Black and Decker. They also own DeWalt and a few other things.
@mike808 @RiotDemon Thanks for the info and nice review. I’m in no hurry, my tires might be, but I’m not. I’ll wait for a sale.
@Barney @RiotDemon
For a car thingy, the WAF is very high. If they’re on sale, get one for every car to put in the glove box/trunk/door pocket. Super easy to read and use. The flashlight comes in handy at night reading the door panel specification for tire pressure. Though to be honest, it is almost always 32 PSI and good enough.
@mike808
Ok, I give up.
https://acronyms.thefreedictionary.com/WAF
What’s WAF?
@DennisG2014 @mike808 Wife Acceptance Factor
@mike808 @raccoon81 Ok. I thought that was the most likely one from that list, but no one had mentioned wives so…
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@Barney I am not a fan of digital tire pressure gauges. Because, batteries. Also, the digital displays are generally difficult to read in bright sunlight or dim lighting.
Stick type gauges are notoriously inaccurate.
A quality analog dial type gauge will provide accurate pressure readings. No batteries to replace means it’ll provide maintenance free service for many years. Unfortunately they’re more costly, but it’s money well spent. AutoMeter or Intercomp would be among the better quality gauges, but also the more costly.
Something like this would do a good job for you if you’re using it only for the car, but this one would also be suitable, at about half the price, and would also work for higher pressure bicycle tires.
@ruouttaurmind thanks for those suggestions. I can’t find mine (haven’t been able to find it for several years) and at some point in the future I need to get one. Meanwhile my garage is really nice about checking air pressure for me prior to going anywhere.
@ruouttaurmind Ouch, shipping is a little steep. Too bad it’s not on Prime.
Thanks for the information. I’m in no hurry. Maybe there will be a sale coming up.
@Barney @ruouttaurmind
Sales might be around BF or Father’s Day. It’s a modestly priced gift/tool thing. Setup a slick deals alert and a camelcamelcamel alert and wait.
Also, this model has big digits and a backlit screen, so nighttime use is not an issue. The battery is what powers the backlight and small flashlight, neither of which any analog dial pressure gauge will have.
@Barney @mike808 @ruouttaurmind So, let me get this straight…you’re saying a backlight and a flashlight require a battery?
Apparently some Walmarts have the Cricut Explore Air 2 (mint color) clearanced for $54 in-store.
@msklzannie brickseek linky
@djslack @msklzannie omg I can afford that why did I move to place with so few walmarts?! grr
Picked up a Instant Pot 6qt Duo from Kohl’s for $33 out of pocket. Four $10 off codes and $5 KC for same day pickup.
@mike808 How exciting! What are you going to instant pot first?
@therealjrn Already have 2 (a 6qt and a 3qt), and picked up the new Sous Vide model at Costco (also $20 off, I think). This one is for a promotional giveaway, so snagging it for under $30 is a slick deal, as they say. The old 6qt and my Anova (sous vide cooker) are going up on CL.
This month’s book selection from Tor.com’s free ebook club is Seanan McGuire’s Down Among the Sticks and Bones
Twin sisters Jack and Jill were seventeen when they found their way home and were packed off to Eleanor West’s Home for Wayward Children.
This is the story of what happened first…
Jacqueline was her mother’s perfect daughter—polite and quiet, always dressed as a princess. If her mother was sometimes a little strict, it’s because crafting the perfect daughter takes discipline.
Jillian was her father’s perfect daughter—adventurous, thrill-seeking, and a bit of a tom-boy. He really would have preferred a son, but you work with what you’ve got.
They were five when they learned that grown-ups can’t be trusted.
They were twelve when they walked down the impossible staircase and discovered that the pretense of love can never be enough to prepare you a life filled with magic in a land filled with mad scientists and death and choices.
https://ebookclub.tor.com/
Download before 11:59 PM ET, November 15th, 2019
@therealjrn Sounds creepy. Downloaded!
Jacked from SD:
Tech-Rabbit via eBay is offering the Anki Overdrive Starter Kit for $55 and free shipping, plus 10% eBay Bucks via this promotion (YMMV on the promotion).
I have ordered from this seller a few times and have not had any issues.
/image anki overdrive starter kit
@ruouttaurmind I’m pretty excited about mine!
eBay: Earn 10% eBay Bucks until 11:59.59 PT on 11/14. YMMV.
$50 minimum purchase required, $100 max benefit.
Clicky here for T&C and to activate offer.
Amz YMMV: GREENIES Original Large Dog Natural Dental Treats, 24ct (36oz)package for $11.22 and free Prime shipping after choosing S&S and clipping the coupon on the product page.
This is 50% off, and the lowest price I’ve ever seen, by far.
/image Greenies Original Large 36oz.
@ruouttaurmind I already got mine this morning. Nice, wish it allowed me to order more than one box at that price though.
@raccoon81
Yup. I tried to do my S&S for 3 boxes. Sure, it let me order them, but only the first box got the bonus discount. Oh, well, one box is better than none box. Or so my pups will have me believe.
@raccoon81 @ruouttaurmind I got one too. The dog is taken care of for Christmas.
I ought to tag @djslack in case he hasn’t seen it yet.
@ruouttaurmind Got it! Thanks for the tag!
I just posted this over on Slickdeals. It’ll either be ignored or catch on and sell quickly at this price.
Hellmann’s Spicy Hatch Chile Vinaigrette Salad Dressing 1 gallon - Pack of 4 for $12.62 w/ S&S after $8 coupon
Four one gallon containers. $8 coupon on site to be applied to Subscribe & Save only. Cancel S&S at any time. Normal price for this on other sites is $40 and up.
Size: 1 gallon (Pack of 4)
Spicy Hatch Chile salad dressing ideal is for putting a flavorful twist on green salads and grain bowls
Made with real Hatch Chile pepper; introduces guests to trendy, exciting new flavors
Excels as an ingredient in marinades, dips, and more
Specially developed for use in restaurants, hospitality, and other commercial applications
Comes in a bulk gallon salad dressing container; contains no artificial flavors or colors, no added MSG, and no high-fructose corn syrup; Vegetarian and gluten-free
Also available:
Hellmann’s Charred Tomato & Garlic Vinaigrette Salad Dressing
1 gallon - Pack of 4 for $12.24 w/ S&S after $8 coupon
https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07RFSZ4BB/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?th=1
@cinoclav only 4 gallons?
@RiotDemon And of course I just went back to look and Amazon’s stupid pricing system caused it to jump up to $31.68 before the coupon. The Tomato & Garlic is still $21.30 before coupon.
@cinoclav @RiotDemon 4 gallons is enough for me, but I worry about the rest of you.
Edit: And it looks like I got the last Tomato & Garlic.
@Barney @RiotDemon I’ve been trying to find a Hatch Chile & Cilantro dressing that Aldi had as a seasonal item. No one else seems to make one and this one has cilantro in it so I’m hoping it’s the same stuff. Guess I’ll know when my S&S date arrives.
Ace Hardware:
Craftsman 10 pc. 3/8 in. drive SAE 6 Point Standard Socket Set for $10* and free in-store pickup.
Craftsman 10 pc. 3/8 in. drive Metric 6 Point Socket Set for $10* and free in-store pickup.
Craftsman 11 pc. 1/4 in. drive Metric 6 Point Socket Set for $10* and free in-store pickup.
Unfortunately there isn’t a 1/4" drive SAE set included in this sale.
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Cheaper than buying individual sockets to replace lost or damaged tools from your existing set, but smart money says don’t buy all three sets to compile a master set. At that point you’re probably better off buying one of the larger sets.
I bought the 3/8" SAE set because my old Craftsman ratchet is thrashed, and I’m missing a few sockets, so I’ve got my value from the set.
I forgot to mention in the original post, but notice these are 6-point sockets. Much better suited for higher torque applications or removing stubborn nuts and bolts. Less likely to strip them.
Verizon is giving their cellular customers one free year of Disney +. Rate is only $6.99/month after 12 months.
@tinamarie1974 No way- I have Verizon!
@sammydog01 right!!! I was pretty thrilled
@sammydog01 this is what I found on my MyVerizon app
@tinamarie1974 I just made an account!
@sammydog01
/giphy so excited
I found out Best Buy has The Big Lebowski [SteelBook] [Includes Digital Copy] [UltraViolet] [Blu-ray/DVD] [2 Discs] [1998] for 5 bucks, free shipping. I don’t know what “steel book” is but I’m going to find out.
No spoilers please, I’ve like, never seen the movie, man.
https://www.bestbuy.com/site/the-big-lebowski-steelbook-includes-digital-copy-ultraviolet-blu-ray-dvd-2-discs-1998/5419119.p?skuId=5419119
@therealjrn a steel book is a limited run in a metal case.
Oh sorry, guess you didn’t want spoilers.
@RiotDemon At least you didn’t tell jrn that they all die in the end because it’s the end of the world. That would be a real spoiler.
@Barney no way. I never let a spoiler like that out.
@Barney @RiotDemon You guys made me chuckle.
@Barney @RiotDemon What is today? Tuesday? My BestBuy order was just delivered! That’s probably quicker than I would have made it to the B&M location.
I have a board meeting to prepare for, but I’ll try to watch it soon.
Everybody better not die in it, is all I’m sayin’.
TyCaton.com is having a 72-hour 40% off sale, for the casemates crossovers here.
Stocked up on a case of some really good juice, since I haven’t seen it come up on Wine.Woot or Casemates in quite a while.
Nothing says Peace on Earth and celebrates the birth of the baby Jesus more that a GIANT INFLATABLE WHATABURGER SANTA. Available for a limited time–make sure you’re the first on the block to get one! He stands a tall 7.5 yards.
Only $86. They don’t say how much shipping until you’re completing your order, but I’m sure it’s worth it.
@therealjrn oh clearly i need five of them for my yard…wait maybe 10, I can put them in the back yard too!!
@therealjrn Holy cow, 22.5 ft tall! That thing is taller than my house!!
@raccoon81 It must be huge. It says air blower, stakes and rope included. lol
@raccoon81 @therealjrn
That’s what she said.
@therealjrn I am sad, I just got email from whataburger about it, and it state 7.5 feet tall. I thought it was a deal at 7.5 yards.
@raccoon81 Oh crap, I must have mis-read it.
/giphy So sorry.
That’s not nearly as good of deal.
@raccoon81 @therealjrn the ad says 7.5ft yard inflatable. Why they didn’t say outdoor instead of yard…
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@raccoon81 @RiotDemon I’m pretty sure at this point it’s the November scapegoat’s fault.
I did just buy a iOttie Easy One Touch 2 Car Mount Phone Holder from Woot. Only 5 bucks, limit one. They might go fast.
https://electronics.woot.com/offers/iottie-easy-one-touch-phone-car-mount-1
Here’s another thing I bought today from Woot. At $11, not a bad price for a little toolkit to keep around in the car, or in the kitchen…yes I bought 2 of them. So sue me.
Sterling Tools 44-Piece Compact Tool Set
How many times does Woot have to keep selling this AWESOME corn popper before @RiotDemon buys one?
West Bend Stir Crazy Popcorn Maker for $24.
It’s a breeze to clean with the removable base plate.
I don’t personally know, but I hear tell it’s better than dating your dildo.
@therealjrn let me know when it’s $15 or less.
@RiotDemon heh.
/youtube dream on
@RiotDemon @therealjrn I’ll keep an eye on the black friday deals for you.
@RiotDemon @sammydog01 @therealjrn while you are looking at deals, could ya keep an eye out for an all in one printer that can do 12x12 too, please??
probably ink jet… I want to put it on my Christmas list, but darn they are expensive!!!
Before she was Wonder Woman, she was Diana, princess of the Amazons, trained to be an unconquerable warrior. Raised on a sheltered island paradise, when an American pilot crashes on their shores and tells of a massive conflict raging in the outside world, Diana leaves her home, convinced she can stop the threat. Fighting alongside man in a war to end all wars, Diana will discover her full powers…and her true destiny.
We certainly know Wonder Woman’s power here on Meh to come crashing into all sorts of places…
Wonder Woman Standard Edition DVD + Blu-ray + Digital for $8, limit 3.
Has anyone purchased this dude?? It is on morningsave…
@sammydog01 … look how cute this guy is!!
@mikibell Awww!
Baskets of Cauliflower are currently live on Woot
Bag o’ Crap - $9.99 - Free shipping https://www.woot.com/offers/bag-o-crap-8?utm_medium=share&utm_source=app
Did anyone else get one???
@tinamarie1974 Not me. I hope you get a tiara in yours.
/giphy tiara
@sammydog01 hahahaha
I really just want a roomba
Trouble sleeping and fan noise helps?
Woot has the LectroFan for $33. Normally $50.
Best money I’ve spent. No bug box, and you can travel with it a whole lot easier than a box fan, and it wont wear out and has volume settings for when you travel with it.
https://home.woot.com/offers/lectrofan-high-fidelity-white-noise-machine-10
@mike808
Morningsave’s Daybreak deal today is a $9 trunk organizer. Looks pretty good, I can use it for when I go to Aldi and forget to bring any shopping bags.
I just bought a big piano mat for my grandson.
What I picture in my head:
What I really bought:
17 bucks at Woot
https://home.woot.com/offers/hey-play-step-piano-mat-for-kids-8
https://home.woot.com/offers/star-wars-the-force-awakens-black-4
Star Wars: The Force Awakens Black Series Titanium First Order TIE Fighter
$1.82
@medz Nice find! N41
Crocs early bird sale- the following shoes are all $29.99.
Crocs.com- hunt for them yourselves. I went for the fuzzy ones this year but the green ones light up. AND THEY COME IN ADULT SIZES!
@sammydog01 oh my Lord.
@sammydog01 I am afraid that my son would wear the light up crocs!
I had to pop over to Home Depot this morning for weed-n-feed for mom’s lawn. I stumbled across this Gorilla Carts steel utility/garden cart on clearance for $25 (originally $100). Pneumatic tires, quick-detach sides, and TWENTY FIVE BUCKS.
I just got home and was going to post this on SD but it’s already gone FP over there. So if you want one, now is the time. Great price for a decent cart. And it worked perfectly for hauling three bags of weed-n-feed out to my truck.
Oh ya! BS linky. Enter your zip code and BS will tell you if your local stores have any in stock.
This is the kind of deal @djslack is usually into.
@djslack @ruouttaurmind I have one JUST LIKE IT down in the pool/yard shed! We paid quite a bit more than $25 for it a few years ago.
@ruouttaurmind sweet find!
@tinamarie1974
I used the heck out of it today. Hauled about a thousand pounds of pavers I was planning to move by hand. Feeling like I already got my money’s worth. 
@ruouttaurmind you totes got your moneys worth! Anyway it saved you from overworking your injured arm!
I got a dump cart for my lawn tractor end of season last year and
it. I can load 11 bags of mulch in it at a time. Saves my back!
@ruouttaurmind can be had for $104 or $178 in my area
which is ok because, not to be maudlin, but my first thought was my fil would use one of these! Alas, that is no longer true.
@ruouttaurmind Thanks! Alas, no stock around me.
I actually could use two. One for me, and one to replace the one at work that the owner’s daughter took and kept because, as i heard it, “her mom said she could” (her mom doesn’t work here).
@ruouttaurmind Really bummed I missed this. My mum has been wanting something like this to make trips to and from the car with lots of stuff easier. Best I could find was $65 for similar on Amazon.
@medz might I recommend the collapsible wagons for that? This 800 lb steel wagon might be a little beefy for trips to the car, and the collapsible ones can even come along for the other end of the trip if necessary.
This one is thirty bucks at Walmart near me: https://brickseek.com/walmart-inventory-checker?sku=263243360 - they usually run $50-100 depending on the model. I have the $50 one from academy and it has served me well. It’s actually at my office right now standing in for the one I mentioned above.
@djslack It’s a rural driveway situation. Gravel, mud, grass, rough terrain, and slight incline. Wants to be able to leave it out in the weather so it’s there when she gets home and can throw stuff in it to pull to the front door and vice versa.
@medz ok, I might not recommend it then
@djslack Also buys big ol’ bags of pet food, so it needs to be pretty beefy. Nice try, though.
/giphy wink
@medz the foldable ones are surprisingly beefy. Mine holds 250 lbs and I believe I’ve come close to it hauling rackmount UPS units.
The line I would draw is at leaving the canvas wagon out in the weather, it won’t last long that way.
@djslack the foldable one we have (for soccer gear, chairs, cooler, and such) has fatter tires than the one you linked. Works well. But, yes, she needs more of a garden wagon, though.
I’m a little late to the show with this, but…
Bath & Bodyworks: Today only, Saturday 11/23, all hand soaps are $2.50 each with promo code KEEPONGIVING at checkout. $6 flat rate shipping for orders over $10. Over 80 flavours to choose. Limit 15 soaps at this price.
@ruouttaurmind I love that you call them flavors! I use to have a dear friend who would refer to the various scents of his cologne and deodorant as flavors. It would make me giggle.
Introducing the DC Licensed Wonder Woman IR UFO Heli Ball!
Available States
AL, AZ, AR, CA, CO, CT, DE, DC, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, IA, KS, KY, LA, ME, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, WY
@therealjrn shouldn’t it be invisible?
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Some phone deals on Google Fi. Perhaps most intriguing is the buy a Pixel 4 and get half of the price back in Google Fi service credits. Essentially making the phone half price in the long run.
https://fi.google.com/about/device-promo-terms/?p=2019-11-24-pixel-4
Joining Google Fi? Let me know if you need that sweet 1-time $20 referral code.
Lenovo (via Rakuten): Lenovo Smart Clock with Google Assistant for $34* plus $2.31 back in Rakuten Points**, and 1% cash back, plus free shipping. Cripes, they’re practically paying you to own this thing!
*Use discount code LEN6B on checkout for this price.
** Rakuten Points can be used as a credit towards your Rakuten purchases. For example, this morning my total for this clock was $27.89 after applying my Rakuten Points balance.
The Lenovo Smart Clock is Lenovo’s answer to the Amazon Echo Show 5. Well, rather, The Echo Show 5 is Amazon’s answer to Lenovo since the Smart Clock was first to market.
It’s basically a bedside-sized version of the Lenovo Smart Display that I rave about ad nauseam. Supports live streaming from a variety of video doorbells and security cameras, notably Nest Hello doorbell and Wyze cameras, but others are supported as well. Disregard early reviews, as Lenovo released firmware updates which enable some of the features which people pined for at first release, like photo slideshow, YouTube, etc.
@ruouttaurmind Okay, okay. Alexa is getting on my nerves. N41
@therealjrn I can’t guarantee Google Assistant won’t also get on your nerves, but this little thing is très adorbs!
@ruouttaurmind I’ve been running the Echo show 5 in tandem with Google Home Minis. The Echo seems to lose connections a lot with a certain podcast and radio I listen to and certain news briefs that I like always stutter on it.
No, it has a solid connection to the wifi (same as the Google Minis which seemingly don’t have this problem) I’m going to ditch Alexa save her turning off and on lights, running timers, and such.
I’ll probably sell the Echo 5 cheap and just keep the Dots.
@therealjrn I started with an Echo Dot a bit over a year ago. Then I got the Google Home Mini in that Spotify promotion last November. I just seemed to bond with it better than Alexa. Since then I’ve shelved the Mini and replaced it with two 10" Lenovo displays, a 8" Lenovo display a Smart Clock plus one more Smart Clock on the way. What a difference a year makes.
@ruouttaurmind If you tell Google “please” at least she thanks you nicely. Alexa doesn’t give a rat’s ass.
@ruouttaurmind My clock came today. We’re getting along famously.
@therealjrn Uh, does it really think it’s 4:20AM?
@ruouttaurmind Ha ha, no, I was just setting it up this afternoon at 1620hrs. I just noticed the time and took a quick picture.
The clown colors are interesting but I’ll have to figure out how to get your dog’s pictures on mine.
@therealjrn I’ll share my Google Photos with you and you can just specify that album in your clock preferences.
@ruouttaurmind Thanks! But I’ve got it set to “Featured Photos” for now. I might go through my photos to see what I might have. My daughter has taken a lot of pictures of the grands that are up on FaceBook. I used to download them and print off select ones for Mom’s refrigerator. I can probably go thru her posts and collect a nice album. : )
Pardon me for being off-topic, but I have a question that I don’t think warrants its own thread, and this seems like as good a place as any to ask…
There’s a series of TV commercials for Alexa devices where a person in the ad issues a loud, clear command to Alexa. I don’t remember the exact words, but I know one of them is something like, “Alexa play (x song).”
My question is, if you have an Alexa device, does/will it respond to these commands?
If not, why not?
If so, isn’t that not only a pain in the ass, but also kind of unethical?
I’ve never had one of these devices, so I don’t really know exactly how they work.
I thought maybe you set them up to only recognize and respond to authorized voices, but I have given voice commands to a friend’s Alexa and it worked, so…
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@DennisG2014 I’ve had Alexa wake up and respond to commands from the TV or Youtube videos. Supposedly yes, it’s only supposed to respond you.
When I was exploring my Google Mini I was watching some youtube videos and it happened there as well with “OK Google.”
You can change the “wake word” for Alexa, but I don’t think Google has enabled that for the Google Assistant yet.
TV advertisers aren’t really known for ethical practices.
@DennisG2014 Also, if you have an Android phone you can install Alexa or the Google Assistant on it if you’re curious and want to see what the fuss is about and play around with it.
@therealjrn
Ain’t that the fucking truth!
I have an old iPhone, and Siri has been doing alright by me. Still discovering the things she can and can’t do.
Yesterday, for the first time, I dictated a text message to her while driving, that was fun.
Awhile back, my ears popped while I was driving and that made me curious…
Asked Siri, “what is my current altitude” and she told me, which I thought was pretty cool.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@DennisG2014 @therealjrn You can’t really change the Google Assistant wakeup phrase, but they give you the option of “Hey Google” or “Ok Google”. Plus, as I recently discovered after leaving a plastic part soaking in acetone overnight… Google Assistant also responds to “Hey! Goo!”.
I used to rely on Siri for all this stuff. Then I allowed IoT stuff to invade my life. Unfortunately Siri isn’t good with IoT. Siri is not supported by a large number of smart home devices.
@DennisG2014 @ruouttaurmind @therealjrn lately my Google has been responding to Ok, Boomer. Happened several times while watching people talking about the meme. He keeps saying, “I don’t know how to respond to that.” Which is funny, but annoying.
@RiotDemon @ruouttaurmind @therealjrn
lol At “Hey! Goo!” and “Ok, Boomer”.
Reminds me of this vid that I find very entertaining…
“Hey Goo Goo!”
@DennisG2014 I wouldn’t be surprised if there were a subaudible “ignore” signal that Amazon could use in Alexa advertising.
I don’t know that at all, it just makes sense that it should exist.
I have had my dots respond to weird stuff, but I can’t recall them responding to advertising. But I also rarely watch broadcast TV so my Alexa’s exposure to advertising might be pretty limited.
I believe the voice training/voice print stuff is an optional feature. I know it is with Google Assistant and don’t recall with Alexa.
@DennisG2014 @djslack the voice training with Google is only for certain things. Anyone can control my Google minis for music and what not but they cannot add stuff to my lists or contact my phone.
@DennisG2014 https://www.theverge.com/2018/2/2/16965484/amazon-alexa-super-bowl-ad-activate-frequency-commercial-echo
Maybe?
@sligett Huh.
It’d be nice to know that they’re intentionally not triggering consumers’ devices instead of the other way around.
Having worked as a sound recordist for many years and being generally fascinated with the physics and perception of sound, I think it’s kinda neat that they can manipulate the audio to keep the devices from responding while the human listener doesn’t notice a difference.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
@DennisG2014 @sligett that is interesting. I just saw an ad on Hulu last night for the new Whirlpool range that is voice activated by Alexa and Google. None of the ok googles woke up my mini. I still sat there and wondered about it as they were telling the oven to preheat to 400°. How crappy would that be if it did activate it and you didn’t notice.
@ybmuG I feel like you need this for your dog
MULTIPET Gumby Plush Dog Toy (9 inch) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00A80X19E/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_FHh3DbSPZZ50X
@tinamarie1974 $4 for those too lazy to click through. And it’s actually 8.5”. I thought only men believe everything is 9” long?
/giphy Oh my!
@ruouttaurmind yeah I find that the male tape measure varies greatly from the female version. We really need universal standards. Maybe metric???
@tinamarie1974 Aww thanks! I’m sure he’d love it but he’s quite the chewer. Gumby would be a multiple amputee in minutes. Though he has a plush log with three chippies and other than one no longer having a nose, he hasn’t destroyed it yet. Will have to consider it, maybe for Christmas, although he spends more time on the box than the toy anyway!
@ruouttaurmind @tinamarie1974 It’s fish you’re measuring, right? Yeah, fish. That’s it.
@ruouttaurmind @ybmuG yup Korean street food!
@tinamarie1974 Gack.
@ruouttaurmind yyeeaaaaahhhhh. Apparently it is popular in Korea
@ruouttaurmind @tinamarie1974 Oh no no no no no no. That is not right! I said fish. Like Pike or Bass, you know, fish. That’s a worm. Men exaggerate fish stories. That’s it. It’s just fish stories.
@ruouttaurmind @ybmuG
Lowe’s YMMV: Truper LEVERAXE Steel Splitting Axe with 36-in Hickory Handle for $12.50 and free in-store pickup.
Originally $50. I don’t know anything about this kind of axe. I don’t split much firewood living in the desert. But it’s hard to imagine it’s any more efficient than a splitting maul. Still, for under thirteen bucks? Probably worth a shot.
¯\_(ツ)_/¯
A video of the Leveraxe in action:
@ruouttaurmind this video taught me that if I ever need to cut firewood again, I need a tire.
@ruouttaurmind Waste of money. Just call Steve.
@RiotDemon @ruouttaurmind I especially liked the ones that didn’t quite split and he was having trouble using his hands so he was all “fuck it” and threw them on the pile.
@ruouttaurmind $15 here at the store across town, says only one left. Taking a shot, see if it doesn’t get cancelled.
@djslack @ruouttaurmind
/giphy the shining here’s johnny
@djslack @ruouttaurmind at 5 minutes in you can see the effect of the lever action better. The hook looking bit hits the top of the log and that creates the rotation that makes it split. Interesting. Not sure why I’m invested. I haven’t sat at an outdoor fire in years, and definitely don’t use them inside.
@RiotDemon You’ll also need logs that are sized just right for the tire. Not too small (or they won’t stay upright) and not too big (or they won’t fit)
Dr. Elsey’s Ultra Cat Litter 40lb $14.49
The “new normal” for this is $20.
This is a lightning deal, so 5hrs left and 1 bag at the deal price. Get it when you can.
https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0009X29WK
For those that missed it, there is a $3 off manufacturer coupon good until Feb 2020 (nake sure you have the right one) that they used to lube up the public before slipping in a $3 price increase. The going rate pre-coupon was $17 for the 40lb bag.
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It’s that time of year!
Cavedoni Balsamic Vinegar
Over on Woot.
There’s a hipster flavored “flight” package available.
https://wine.woot.com/offers/cavedoni-mixed-vinegar-5-9
But even better, is the really good stuff, the Ducale for $75/btl.
https://wine.woot.com/offers/cavedoni-ducale-italian-balsamic-1-5
@mike808 that bottle is so tiny! Not even half a cup. Is it magic?
And the top of the line, the Oro Nero Imperatore is available as well for $150/btl.
https://wine.woot.com/offers/imperatore-traditional-balsamic
@RiotDemon The Ducale (The Duke) is aged 15 years and the Imperatore (The Emperor) is aged 25.
The best value is the normal offering. These two are the premium ones (due to the aging) as they are the most concentrated and nuanced of how the Modena balsamics are made. Recommended only if you really want to splurge – and have had the regular offering, the Botte Piccola to compare for starters.
This is the one to look for:
It turns up on home.woot and wine.woot. Another treasured find from @WineDavid57 over on our sister site, casemates.com.
@mike808 but what about the over 7 years aged? Much bigger bottle. https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.com%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F283682804483
@RiotDemon Yep. That’s a woot looter over on eBay. That’s the one to start with. You’ll never buy anything in your local grocery store after you’ve tasted this liquid gold.
@mike808 sells on Amazon for $50. Is that more normal pricing?
@RiotDemon Not when it goes on sale around the holidays. Since they have the new flavored multi-pack and the high-end ones up right now, it seems like they’re holding out the Piccola gift boxes for a special deal.
The $35-$40/btl price is about right for the Piccola on the woot sale. A bottle lasts me about a year, but I’ve cut back lately.
Also, I’d trust Woot to absolutely be the real deal over a random reseller peddling potentially tampered or knockoff product (i.e. watered down or replaced with store-brand not-even-made-in-italy balsamic “flavored” vinegar).
@mike808 @RiotDemon Yikes. Too far above my paygrade for vinegar. I’ll stick with the Colavita. $3.50 for 17oz.
/image colavita balsamic
What? They couldn’t find a big pic?
@ruouttaurmind is the colavita good?
@RiotDemon I doubt it’s up to the standard of Cavedoni, but my palate just isn’t that refined. For me, sometimes good enough is good enough. For me, this stuff is fine.
@RiotDemon @ruouttaurmind
It’s not even close to the Cavedoni, and I’m talking the Botte Piccola stuff. The other, more aged stuff is transcendent.
You’re comparing Box-o-Wine (Colavita) to a decent Cab (Piccola) to a vintage Bordeax (Ducale/Imperatore). The price reflects the quality of ingredients, one of which is aging in barrels on a Modena estate, and using a “mother” that has been alive for generations and is specific to the family and terrior, and comparing it to acetic acid and chemical “flavor profile” ingredients mixed up in a lab.
Stolen from SD…
Home Depot: Gorilla Ladders 18 ft. Reach MPX Aluminum Multi-Position Ladder for $89 and free in-store pickup.
/image Gorilla Ladders 18 ft. Reach MPX
Tagging @djslack
@ruouttaurmind I own the next version up from this (MPX22) and highly recommend it.
This one might actually fit in the back seat of my car, but I own the other one
While I was picking up my axe today I discovered that the Lowe’s I was at had the Dremel Workstation drill press rig for $20 (was $50) and thought I’d give it a shot. YMMV as with all clearance stuff.
https://www.lowes.com/pd/Dremel-Rotary-Tool-Drill-Press-Workstation/1238685
@djslack why the fuck am I looking at this? I own a drill press already.
Damnit. I might have an issue.
@RiotDemon but do you have a wee little drill press?
JK I don’t have a full size one but saw several potential uses for this that made it worth $20 to try.
An actual drill press is on my someday list.
@djslack it’s a table top size. I really don’t need this. Still tempting, lol.
@djslack @RiotDemon you people are a badddd influence… 3 Lowes near my house has the drill press for $49. One happens to have if for $29, not as good as your clearance, BUT the kid will like it until we have a place for my fil’s full size drill press!! (Ordered for pickup, let’s see if they really do have it in stock)
BS linky makes finding the best price easy peasy.
$37 is the lowest price within about 30 miles of me.
@djslack I don’t need this and don’t have a Dremel, but now that I know it exists I want it so bad! But I’m probably going to move next year, and should wait to buy a bunch of stupid stuff I can’t use until after I move. It’s so sad. I mean, I’m still buying stupid stuff, but not as much.
@ruouttaurmind see and that never works for me… It says no items found and, according to Lowes, there are. (Operator error, I am sure!)
@djslack Yeah, $29.93 everywhere around me. Here’s the Brickseek link to check: https://brickseek.com/lowes-inventory-checker/?sku=1238685
What says Love more than silicone? I surely don’t know, but if your budget is tight this year, Woot is offering a Silicone Wedding Ring in size 8 for $5.
@therealjrn nothing more lovely than practicality
Advent calendars on Amazon!
dinosaurs $16.99
construction site on FIRE! $5.75
There are lots of others too. I love advent calendars.
Every year I buy more advent calendars than we open so this year my daughter and I are doing them in January and February too. Maybe March.
@sammydog01 I couldn’t resist the adorable (and totally appropriate for young children) burning barrel of toxic waste. Construction site on fire shall be mine!
@ruouttaurmind I plan on using the oil spills as a festive addition to my Lego winter village.
@sammydog01 I bought a bunch of Aldi advent calendars to send to family, but holy crap shipping has gotten insanely expensive (for retail). Cheapest shipping for these was $15-18 and it went up to $29 for the ($10-$20) toy calendars. No flat rates due to size.
If I do it next year I’ll probably just order from Amazon and have them delivery. UPS, Fedex, and USPS are taking a lot of the joy out of sending presents.
Swing Design has a Black Friday sale going on.
2-pack of 2mm Cameo kraft blades for $10 (preorder), the Ultimate Foil Quill kit for $74.99 (normally $145), Silhouette Studio software upgrades discounts, and much more.
Use the code swingdesign10 for an additional 10% off your order (doesn’t apply to vinyl purchases or software upgrades). I thought I’d try it on my order (kraft blades, foil quill set, and vlr) and it worked even on the sale items.
@msklzannie if you get the kraft blades, make sure to get the strong grip mat – ships first week of December.
Borderlands 3 $27.99
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07Q5CHX16/
@medz FYI console only. Not PC.
@mike808
/giphy irrelevant
Macy’s: LEGO Creator 341 pc. Shuttle Transporter (31091) 3-in-1 kit for $17 and in-store pickup or free shipping with $25 order.
Also available at Macy’s: up to 40% off all LEGO kits.
That was supposed to say “and free in-store pickup”
Best Buy: Live NOW until it sells out- Roku Ultra 2019 version for $50 and free shipping or free in-store pickup.
This is the latest model with programmable shortcut buttons on the remote. Want it. Not going to order it. I already have two Roku Ultras.
/image Roku Ultra 2019
Meh. Ornament: $4.95
https://www.dealnews.com/LEGO-Classic-Creative-Fun-Building-Kit-for-20-pickup-at-Walmart/18230155.html
900 peice lego basic kit for 20 dollars. This is a good deal and a good buy for the two parties you go to every year that you need to bring a toys for tots toy to.
@CaptAmehrican I bought two sets last year. It’s a ton of bricks for the price. The kit comes with instructions for building 8 or 10 different smaller projects, so it doesn’t just leave the kiddies (or grown kiddos) without any direction. Very good value.
mystery boxes at morningsave.com – plus a 20% off coupon, Thankful.
https://morningsave.com/events/holiday-mystery-box-sale
@mikibell check out the last few morningsave box reveals
I know they have been underwhelming to me. Not worth the money
@CaptAmehrican understood
but I have 27 people to buy stocking gifts for… I like the odd gifts in mystery boxes…
I picked up two of these, I did delivery so I don’t have to go anywhere. 28pc Rubbermaid containers for $7.99, normally $29.99.
ETA if you have the target red card, you get an extra 5% off that price.
https://www.target.com/p/rubbermaid-28pc-plastic-food-storage-container-set/-/A-76400074
@riskybryzness awesome! I can retire some of my older ones. I’ve had the same Rubbermaid ones for probably 6+ years. Plus some of these are way bigger than my set.
VAN MURALS! GROUND SQUIRRELS! SPIT CURLS! AWESOME!
@RiotDemon They have another set that’s glass as well. They’ve just got some great kitchen steals for Black Friday.
@RiotDemon @riskybryzness I bought three sets. My old ones got stained with tomato sauce. NOW THEY’LL ALL BE CLEAN!
@sammydog01
Another good steal at Michaels, photo keepers for 10 bucks:
https://www.michaels.com/recollections-color-photo-craft-keeper/10468242.html
Aren’t these just adorable?
I don’t know if they’re $150 adorable tho.
@therealjrn Look at the teensie weensie little cup of coffee!
@therealjrn You could buy, like, 5 Aeropresses for that kind of money.
@mossygreen @therealjrn But do they come in red?
@mossygreen @sammydog01 Aeropresses don’t look like little darling stand mixers.
@sammydog01 @therealjrn 1. No, they do not. 2. No, they do not.
They make really good coffee, though.
Woot: SainSmart x Creality Ender-3 PRO 3D Printer for $160 and free Prime shipping, or $6 shipping for non-Prime subscribers.
This is not the be all end all of 3D printing, but if you’ve wanted to fuss about with 3D printing, this is an excellent piece of equipment to get your feet wet and decide if this is a hobby you want to pursue.
Manufacturer’s product page.
@ruouttaurmind Those things look fun. But the last thing I need is another hobby.
Lego has daily sales- today the Disney train and station is a hundred bucks off. I kind of want one. Maybe they’ll have a cheaper train set tomorrow.
https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/disney-train-and-station-71044
(Oh yeah, the site is crashy. It takes a ton of patience.)
@sammydog01 You’re not kidding. I tried for a couple hours to buy the Disney train last night. Thankfully, after sleeping on it, I decided a Disney train wasn’t in my future. So the crashy site saved me a few hundy.
@ruouttaurmind I was trying to buy a set that wasn’t even on sale and kicking myself I didn’t do it the day before. I do like that train though. I saw a nifty Lego train display today. My winter village train is motorized- I should stick to that.
Chocolate Cherry Fudge Pecan Cake
Free Shipping for BF orders.
https://www.collinstreet.com/online_bakery_gift/cherry-fudge-pecan-cake
@mike808
So you are a fellow Collin Street Bakery fan. Cool!
@f00l @mike808 I send my sister a Collins Street Bakery fruitcake every year, just like my mother before me did, before she passed on.
My sister sends back Florida oranges, just like she did to Mom. I got the better deal.
@f00l @mike808 I was just passing through Corsicana not long ago and saw their original location. I remember my dad getting their fruitcakes when I was a kid.
I may have to pop into their Lindale location Sunday. I didn’t realize one was there but we’ll be passing it on the way to Mineola.
@djslack @mike808
When I was a kid, mom and her sister used to talk of their baked goods using practically mystical terms of praise.
Now they have these Collin Street sandwich/coffee/bakery places along the interstates.
For some people I know, when traveling, these spots are as much “mandatory stops” as Buc-ee’s are.
Bill the hippie has $50 gift cards today for $35. I found a kick-ass cookie recipe with his cocoa powder.
https://www.penzeys.com/online-catalog/%2450-penzeys-gift-card-for-%2435.00/c-24/p-3129/pd-s?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=11-29-19 PM 35 Gift Card EST&mkt_tok=eyJpIjoiT0dKbE9USXpaV0ZrTmpReiIsInQiOiJ1dUNDejdEemtRU3hGOThPeXpaR2NLY0s5OTVOU2VXUk1GXC9uRzlIVGQ3Z3F3cFRNaDRQaXIrZjBJRXU0S1RpZm5Vb1RXM2QwZ3c5Q2FvRU1nRjdxQVYzZTdqeEE1NEpQa1kxTHRtbE9LbENyWmNqbm94SHZ2eTBFVDl6cEJYNDMifQ%3D%3D
Lego has their Christmas train on sale! Which means it will be discontinued when they run out which will be today. This set can be motorized- it’s a lot of fun.
https://www.lego.com/en-us/product/winter-holiday-train-10254
If you like the music of Mallary Hope, everything (music, shirts, etc) on her website is 40% off through Monday, December 2.
https://mallaryhopemusic.com/collections
I miss @mfladd, especially with all these black friday sales at ulta and Sephora…
@mikibell
/giphy preach
Bath & Body Works - $3 wallflowers with a free item (up to $13) and a $10 off $30 purchase.
Just got 2x (15 +1 free) for $76.38, or $2.38 each
Stonecoatcountertops.com is having a sale on their countertop kits. Two gallons of plain epoxy is $190 but you can get their ultimate kit that comes with two gallons, and a bunch of colors and glitters for $180. You can also use code hero15 to save an additional 15% off.
I’ll be redoing my kitchen next year and the countertops I really like are all upwards of $4k. I don’t have that. I started looking for alternatives. Started with concrete and realized that would be very difficult for me. It also would still be pretty expensive. There are some nice laminate choices out there now but I did the math and the epoxy counters are going to be the least expensive, but I can customize them however I want.
You can also use this stuff on top of existing counters to update them.
They’ve got really informative videos.
I might sound like a paid advertisement at this point, but I’m just really excited that they had a sale. I can’t wait to update my horrendous kitchen.
/youtube Stone coat countertops
@RiotDemon As an active slu…uh…landlord, this post interests me.
@therealjrn they have a ton of photos in their gallery and a lot more videos on their YouTube. They have some videos that are hours long from start to finish.
Regal has $60 off a year’s unlimited membership if you pay in advance. That’s a great deal. I probably should have waited.
@sammydog01 damnit!
@sammydog01 $13 a month!
Nooooooo
@RiotDemon New subscribers only. I would have extended mine if they let me.
Newegg: Starlink: Battle for Atlas Starter Pack for Xbox One or PS4 for $10 and free shipping.
Woot: Southwire 14/2 NM-B SIMpull Romex wire, 50’ roll for $12 and free Prime shipping or $6 flat rate shipping for non-Prime subscribers.
Not quite as good as the Amazon deal back in October, but a fair price for jobber lot quantity. Currently $20 at Home Depot and $18 at Amz.
/image southwire 14/2 NM-B 50’ roll
@djslack missed out in October. Maybe he still need some?
@ruouttaurmind sweetheart, it is December 1st!!
@mikibell @ruouttaurmind No, it’s November 31st.
@mikibell @sammydog01 Huh. It’s Devember umteenth?
@ruouttaurmind thanks! In for two!
@ruouttaurmind
@ruouttaurmind @JnKL I’m just curious, but in this day and age, what would you use 2-conductor romex cable for?
@JnKL @PhysAssist @ruouttaurmind it’s a standard Romex. 14/2 with ground. Black, white, ground. Most household wiring uses this or 12/2 with ground.
@PhysAssist Ya, what @RiotDemon said. In the US, most residential lighting circuits and outlet branches are wired with three 14 gauge conductors. Either Romex, BX or rigid conduit.
@PhysAssist @RiotDemon @ruouttaurmind our basement is unfinished and I want to run some 15amp outlets and add two lights. 14/2 will be just fine for that.
@JnKL @RiotDemon @ruouttaurmind Sorry, I didn’t see the “with ground” sublabel. I guess I am just used to seeing it labelled as 14/3…
@PhysAssist they don’t count the bare ground wire. So 14/3 has the bare ground, the white neutral, the black hot, and a red additional hot wire like you would use for a 220 circuit.
I think they do it this way for all the extra clarity such a naming scheme brings.
@djslack Well, when you put it that way…
I must admit that I haven’t looked at buying power cabling for a long time…
In fact, since I have shopped for heavy duty outdoor extension cords relatively recently, I may have been channeling that nomenclature inadvertently…
December 2019 topic is here.