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Re: This has nothing to do with King Xerxes
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Mon, 19 Jul 1999 16:26:52 GMT
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In lugnet.off-topic.fun, Terry Keller writes:
> On Sun, 18 Jul 1999 04:27:07 GMT, "Tom McDonald" <radiotitan@yanospamhoo.com>
> wrote:
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> > Item 1) For all those tried-n-true hackers (which I'm not) or office-hamsters
> > (which I sorta am), which office/computer chair could you recommend for a
> > workstation? Willing to spend $100 - $200
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> No idea. Just go spend an afternoon lounging around in a bunch of them.
I've done that before, looks like I'll have to do it again. BTW, this can be
an interesting way to meet women.
> > Item 2) Are there any good recommendations for an electric razor? Don't know
> > how much I'm willing to spend..
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> Those can get _expensive_. Like that Norelco model that oozes something out • as
> you shave that looks like runny pu..... Never mind. Suffice it to say that I
> really don't want a razor that oozes anything.
It never even entered my mind, but I'll take your word for it :-)
> My complaint:
> They *NEVER* shave as close as a blade. None that I've tried anyway, which
> includes Braun, Several Norelcos, & Remington. I just put new heads on my
> Norelco, and it still isn't as good as a blade - not even close. That is all • a
> bunch of bull, IMO. False advertising, is what it is. Maybe the one that
> oozes shaves closer....
I don't see how they could shave as close with protective screens. But I don't
think I'd want an electric razor that didn't have one.
> The only real advantage is conveniance and simplicity. Shaving is a Royal • Pain
> any way you look at it,(1) but shaving with cream and a razor just adds to • the
> pain.(2)
Totally agree. I'm tired of the whole production of it and would rather shave
while my car is warming up in the morning.
> -- Terry K --
> 1. OK, there is _one_ instance where shaving is not so bad. But, heeding
> Lar's plea of keeping the group family oriented, I will not delve into that.
> :-)
Real shaving for a special occasion is fine - day in and out sucks.
> 2. In case you can't tell, I *hate* shaving. I am seriously considering
> wasting $30 to see if that depilatory cream being hawked on late-night TV
> really works. I doubt it, but what if.....
Keep us posted..
> Probably better to just Dream the Impossible Dream.
That again?
> (hum along with me)
No.
-Tom McD.
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| (...) No idea. Just go spend an afternoon lounging around in a bunch of them. (...) Those can get _expensive_. Like that Norelco model that oozes something out as you shave that looks like runny pu..... Never mind. Suffice it to say that I really (...) (27 years ago, 18-Jul-99, to lugnet.off-topic.fun)
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