Manbird wrote: 
as long as it fits on a surface mount chipperoonie...

 oldviolin wrote:


doesn't go in a transistor?

 Manbird wrote: 
how about just some noise? I'll kick in a proud jar of Bonita Mamasita's Premium Bum Salve. Gold lid stuff...

Light bulb, possibly 40 watt (hard to make out). Not sure if it still works, you'll have to test it. 
doesn't go in a transistor. Will swap for noise caremel if in good condition and proud. 

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 islander wrote: 
 i think they're still looking for me.

 islander wrote: 
It was practically impossible to get rid of those Three Dog Night and Art Garfunkel solo albums that kept showing up.

ScottFromWyoming wrote: 
You have to get over that Columbia House thing.

 Antigone wrote: 
 CG and I restarted our deliveries with a similar service - BlueApron.com  It's stupid easy to check the planned menu deliveries, skip it if you don't like it. What they do send is often enough for three people, sometimes even providing leftovers. And easy directions means even the teenage boy can cook for us.

 ScottFromWyoming wrote: 
Yeah, and it's probably not worth it for one person. You and JFW should try it, though.

 islander wrote: 
I kind of think they should offer a 1-week non-recurring option. There are times it would be great but subscriptions and me don't get along.

 Antigone wrote: 
Sort of.  You have to sign up, and then cancel if you don't like it.  I just double checked and it's actually a free box, which is 3 meals ($69). I would recommend signing up for the free box then pausing the next shipment to be sure you like it.  They prep and ship weekly, so you are commited by the time you finish the box.

But i beleive shipping is included, so you are only out your time and e-mail, and a reminder to cancel if you don't want it. 

 islander wrote: 
Is there a catch? Like we have to pay shipping for the free meal?

 islander wrote: 
Bump for the day shift. I still have these if anyone is interested drop me a PM.

 Red_Dragon wrote: 
Hellofresh.com

It's food packaged up and sent to your house with instructions. You add heat, olive oil and basic motor skills.

The recipes and food are pretty good. I'm having some issues with their logistics (packaging) and occasionally getting some stuff that is borderline on freshness (ironic) or frozen (bad for radishes). But overall it's a good service and not too much of a premium for what you get. It makes meal planning dead simple.  

I have 3 codes that will let you get one of their meals for free. 

 R_P wrote:

Didn't know that.

I've been using ON-1 which works kind of the same way and was pretty inexpensive. They are releasing their own RAW processors which they claim is better than bread. 
 
ETA: Seems like ON-1 isn't as klugy for stand alone use.

 islander wrote: 
what?