Re: [MBZ] OT Clothes irons

2016-12-17 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Sat, 17 Dec 2016 03:01:46 -0600 Curley McLain via Mercedes wrote: > Some time ago some of the more anal retentive here were discussing the > merits and demerits of various irons i never heard of. I don't recall > what was the brand or model that seemed to be the

Re: [MBZ] OT Clothes irons

2016-12-17 Thread Greg Fiorentino via Mercedes
[mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Curley McLain via Mercedes Sent: Saturday, December 17, 2016 1:02 AM To: Mercedes_Discussion_List Cc: Curley McLain Subject: [MBZ] OT Clothes irons Some time ago some of the more anal retentive here were discussing the merits and demerits of various

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2016-12-17 Thread Jim Cathey via Mercedes
> > What did y'all recommend? That it not be the only Christmas present! :-) -- JIm ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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2016-12-17 Thread tyee165 via Mercedes
des@okiebenz.com> Date: 2016-12-17 3:01 AM (GMT-06:00) To: Mercedes_Discussion_List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Curley McLain <126die...@gmail.com> Subject: [MBZ] OT Clothes irons Some time ago some of the more anal retentive here were discussing the merits and  demerits of various i

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2016-12-17 Thread Mitch Haley via Mercedes
Rowenta is the popular brand, like KitchenAid for mixers. I think it boils down to a choice between heavy and light, and then whether she likes a lot of control over the steam, or if simple on/off for the steam is good enough. Mitch. ___

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2016-12-17 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Swmbo is my brand of choice. On Dec 17, 2016 8:13 AM, "rogerhga--- via Mercedes" wrote: > If you want to say happy, I'd recommend letting SWMBO pick her own iron. > Best Wishes and Happy Holidays, > Roger > Roger Hale > Dinnerware Classics, Inc. > Monroe, Ga. >

[MBZ] OT Clothes irons

2016-12-17 Thread rogerhga--- via Mercedes
If you want to say happy, I'd recommend letting SWMBO pick her own iron. Best Wishes and Happy Holidays, Roger Roger Hale Dinnerware Classics, Inc. Monroe, Ga. 770-267-0850 www.dinnerwareclassics.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

[MBZ] OT Clothes irons

2016-12-17 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Some time ago some of the more anal retentive here were discussing the merits and demerits of various irons i never heard of. I don't recall what was the brand or model that seemed to be the consensus for the best or the best value. SWMBO has been complaining so maybe I should look for one

Re: [MBZ] OT: Clothes Irons

2016-06-20 Thread archer75--- via Mercedes
Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > I have not read all of the posts on this subject so someone else may > have already suggested this. > My wife is of the opinion that you need one with lots of watts. Lots of > heat makes lots of steam and makes the clothes flat with

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2016-06-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
On 20/06/2016 12:39 PM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: On Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:05:50 -0400 Joel Cairo via Mercedes wrote: That sounds like it would make a good parts cleaner too! Obligatory Mercedes content, too ... Craig ___

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2016-06-20 Thread Craig via Mercedes
On Mon, 20 Jun 2016 13:05:50 -0400 Joel Cairo via Mercedes wrote: > That sounds like it would make a good parts cleaner too! Obligatory Mercedes content, too ... Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

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2016-06-20 Thread Joel Cairo via Mercedes
Whatever happened to those people you were going to let live/hide out in your garage? Ironing could help them earn their keep. --JC On 6/20/16 1:07 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: Also handy if you want to take in some ironing to help meet expenses. On Mon, Jun 20, 2016 at 1:05 PM, Joel Cairo

Re: [MBZ] OT: Clothes Irons

2016-06-20 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Also handy if you want to take in some ironing to help meet expenses. On Mon, Jun 20, 2016 at 1:05 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > That sounds like it would make a good parts cleaner too! > > --JC > > > > On 6/20/16 1:04 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: > >> I

Re: [MBZ] OT: Clothes Irons

2016-06-20 Thread Joel Cairo via Mercedes
That sounds like it would make a good parts cleaner too! --JC On 6/20/16 1:04 PM, Randy Bennell via Mercedes wrote: I have not read all of the posts on this subject so someone else may have already suggested this. My wife is of the opinion that you need one with lots of watts. Lots of heat

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2016-06-20 Thread Randy Bennell via Mercedes
I have not read all of the posts on this subject so someone else may have already suggested this. My wife is of the opinion that you need one with lots of watts. Lots of heat makes lots of steam and makes the clothes flat with less effort on the part of the operator. I do not recall the name of

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2016-06-20 Thread Donald Snook via Mercedes
Buy a Rowenta. They are expensive (relatively speaking), but they work SO much better. Don Snook -Original Message- From: Craig [mailto:diese...@pisquared.net] Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2016 8:35 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Subject: [MBZ] OT: Clothes

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2016-06-19 Thread OK Don via Mercedes
What She isn't using the Coleman iron ? On Sun, Jun 19, 2016 at 2:38 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Angie is very particular about her iron, she has a Rowenta and says its > good but she wishes it was heavier. > The Googles suggest that Rowenta irons made

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2016-06-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
des@okiebenz.com> To: Mercedes Discussion List <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Cc: Craig <diese...@pisquared.net> Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2016 9:35 AM Subject: [MBZ] OT: Clothes Irons Shirley's 30 year old clothes iron broke recently, so we need to replace it. In the vast experience of this

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2016-06-19 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
Drying AND disinfecting! Curt Raymond via Mercedes June 19, 2016 at 12:29 PM Dryer? Surely you jest, and environmental catastrophe! Might as well drive a big American v8... Hang your clothes out and let nature do the drying. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on

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2016-06-19 Thread Curley McLain via Mercedes
All will be disappointing. Garage sale? (estate sale..) Craig via Mercedes June 19, 2016 at 8:35 AM Shirley's 30 year old clothes iron broke recently, so we need to replace it. In the vast experience of this list, is there one to be preferred? Or should we just

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2016-06-19 Thread G Mann via Mercedes
I've found my personal preference is the professional grade irons and presses used at the local laundry about 3 blocks from my house in town. I drop off everything and pick it up 2 days later. It always comes out perfectly ironed without any effort on my part except opening my wallet.. truly "no

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2016-06-19 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Curt wrote: > Dryer? Someone said that HOA does not allow clothesline? We use nice usa-made wood racks (Lehman's) indoors and outside clothesline. mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or

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2016-06-19 Thread Mountain Man via Mercedes
Tom wrote: > ...I got a German-made Rowenta... wally probably only sells china and china hurts usa more than german... mao ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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2016-06-19 Thread Curt Raymond via Mercedes
Dryer? Surely you jest, and environmental catastrophe! Might as well drive a big American v8... Hang your clothes out and let nature do the drying. Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Sun, Jun 19, 2016 at 1:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes wrote: Just

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2016-06-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
SHIRTS. On Sun, Jun 19, 2016 at 1:12 PM, Andrew Strasfogel wrote: > Just after removing shorts from the dryer, give each a vigorous shake, > then hang immediately. No wrinkles. > > On Sun, Jun 19, 2016 at 12:35 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes < > mercedes@okiebenz.com>

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2016-06-19 Thread Andrew Strasfogel via Mercedes
Just after removing shorts from the dryer, give each a vigorous shake, then hang immediately. No wrinkles. On Sun, Jun 19, 2016 at 12:35 PM, Joel Cairo via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Hire a Mexican maid > > --JC > > > > On 6/19/16 9:35 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: > >>

Re: [MBZ] OT: Clothes Irons

2016-06-19 Thread Joel Cairo via Mercedes
Hire a Mexican maid --JC On 6/19/16 9:35 AM, Craig via Mercedes wrote: Shirley's 30 year old clothes iron broke recently, so we need to replace it. In the vast experience of this list, is there one to be preferred? Or should we just go to WallyWorld and buy what they have? Thanks, Craig

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2016-06-19 Thread Dan Penoff via Mercedes
I think if you stick with a brand name iron you’ll be fine. We have a Black & Decker that I’m pretty sure came from Wally World some years back and it’s served us well. I guess a lot depends on how much you iron, too. I’m the one who irons in the house as I press my dress shirts for work,

Re: [MBZ] OT: Clothes Irons

2016-06-19 Thread Tom Savage via Mercedes
I used to have a cheap Wal Mart iron, and it was a cheap Wal Mart iron and ironing clothes was a hassle. Then Misheil and I got a German-made Rowenta as a wedding gift and it is hard to describe how nice an iron can actually be. We have an earlier version of this model and if it isn't the S-Class

[MBZ] OT: Clothes Irons

2016-06-19 Thread Craig via Mercedes
Shirley's 30 year old clothes iron broke recently, so we need to replace it. In the vast experience of this list, is there one to be preferred? Or should we just go to WallyWorld and buy what they have? Thanks, Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search