Swapmeets, flea markets, antique and collectible stores are a great source for genuine milk bottles and they can still be found for 2-3 dollars each if you look around.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 10:50 AM on August 5, 2008

As sharkfu mentioned, misting systems are used for cooling outdoor areas here in the desert where real temps can reach over 120 degrees fahrenheit during the summer.

Many indoor areas in the desert are cooled with swamp coolers instead of refrigeration. Using a swamp cooler requires open doors and/or windows in order to achieve the air flow necessary for efficient operation. It was near 115 degrees at my house today and we had every door and window in the house wide... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 8:20 PM on July 3, 2008

Water Pump Pliers or Pipe grip pliers
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 8:07 PM on June 26, 2008

Clamp pliers might also fit your need.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 8:13 PM on June 26, 2008

The Compassionate Friends
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 5:10 PM on June 26, 2008

Sounds like Support Your Local Gunfighter.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 2:56 PM on June 22, 2008

From Roger Ebert's description of Support Your Local Gunfighter:
The movie ends with Jack Elam standing on the back platform of the next train out of town and telling us how the story turned out. We learn that James Garner did, indeed, marry Suzanne Pleshette, and that the gunfighter of the title is still trying to get his boots off (because, maybe, he is cursed to die with his boots on and hopes to save his life?). And what happens to Elam? "Me? I go on to be a star in Italian... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 3:02 PM on June 22, 2008

Looks like a North American Wonderdog to me.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 12:57 PM on June 20, 2008

Jolly Rancher
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 10:19 PM on June 13, 2008

I forgot to mention the files are stored on a computer using Windows XP
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 10:13 AM on June 3, 2008

I've never used iTunes, will it work on all mp3s? Or does it only work on files purchased via iTunes?
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 10:29 AM on June 3, 2008

Thanks, everyone, for all the great choices. I already had winzip installed on that machine so that was the way I went this time.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 11:08 PM on June 3, 2008

I burn 30-50 DVDs per week and have had great luck with both Sony and Plextor.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 3:13 PM on May 29, 2008

2nding the integratron and don't miss Gubler's Orchids as you drive past. You can also have a beer and chili and Pappy and Harriets in Pioneertown. And don't forget to see Cabot Yerxa's adobe in Desert Hot SPrings if it's open.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 12:24 PM on May 29, 2008

You can also check out the Blackhawk Slide while you're in Landers.

My wife and I made a day trip to Anza Borrego to see the wildflowers a couple of months ago and enjoyed the drive. Our trip was basically Live Oak Canyon (near Yucaipa) to San Timoteo Canyon to Moreno Valley to Temecula to Borrego Springs to Salton City to 1000 Palms Oasis (a must see) to Desert Hot Springs and then home to our place between Landers and Joshua Tree.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 2:50 PM on May 29, 2008

Is clostridia less prevalent in cows than in goats and sheep where it is near universal?
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 10:23 AM on May 27, 2008

My reciprocating saw would be my 1st choice if I were in your shoes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 2:59 PM on May 23, 2008

Everyone knows a swift kick to the nuts will send a robot reeling, but robots have a lot of nuts. How does a zombie know which robot nuts to kick?
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 7:35 AM on May 12, 2008

HAve you tried squirting Ozium or Febreze into the intake vent of the AC? That does a great job of providing temporary relief.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 7:06 AM on April 29, 2008

Check your local RV supply for one of these
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 9:46 PM on April 28, 2008

Another option would be to use dry ice. 10 pounds would last a couple days in any decent cooler and would cost between 10 and 15 dollars.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 9:06 AM on April 21, 2008

It is a Tru-Cut commercial front-throw reel mower. Here is an older model and here's a new one.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 8:49 AM on April 17, 2008

Try making some mole poblano. Every Mexican family has their own recipe that is jealously guarded and I would be drummed out of my family if I gave up ours. Here is a google link to "mole poblano recipe"
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 10:05 AM on March 31, 2008

Most states have something similar to California's one-trip permit which covers events such as this. Start reading at section 4003

Perhaps Maryland offers a similar permit?
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 9:00 AM on March 19, 2008

Never mind, I see Nelsormensch beat me to the one-trip permit.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 9:02 AM on March 19, 2008

Could yesterday's train crash in MArtinez have anything to do with it?
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 7:52 PM on March 11, 2008

The wreck was Sunday
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 7:55 PM on March 11, 2008

Did the dachsund have a cash value? CAlifornia and some other states allow the owner of animals killed by dogs to sue for treble damages in small claims court. It won't restore the loss of a beloved pet, but it goes a long way toward assuring irresponsible owners learn to control their animals.

As a dog lover who has been forced to kill several dogs over the years to protect my livestock, I have nothing but contempt for dog owners who fail to control their "pets".
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 2:22 PM on March 10, 2008

My local ACE hardware store carries them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 4:14 PM on March 1, 2008

I can't help with your specific question, but you might want to check the operations of this company. Thanks to their equipment being prepositioned all over SoCal, our agencies are able to gear up faster for major disasters. I was amazed at the quick resource deployment during last years major wildfires that hit our county.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 9:01 AM on February 22, 2008

Have you considered a chicken tractor?
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 1:44 PM on February 20, 2008

Nthing everyone else re the foibles of the old bus. I owned several of them during the 70s and dearly loved a couple of them but they left a lot to be desired. The fuel economy sucked (15-18 mpg on the road), required lots of maintenance (oil change every 1500 miles and valve adjustments every 3000 miles) and as someone else said, they were horrible in a crash. The bus's primary attribute IMO was it's ability to go just about anywhere.

Although nowhere near as versatile... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 8:21 AM on February 17, 2008

Date shakes are great. They're even better when you blend in a couple peyote buttons.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 5:39 PM on February 7, 2008

We have 3 dogs and 1 cat and found it almost imposible to vacuum their hair from carpets and furniture until we discovered this product. It actually works as claimed and makes the hair release from the carpet.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 7:21 AM on January 21, 2008

Is your mom on Medicare? My grandmother's Aricept is covered by her HMO and/or Medicare (less the $3.00 deductible). It's a wonderful drug and has done a great job of slowing the onset of Alzheimers.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 8:36 AM on January 10, 2008

The Standard Catalog of American Cars (1946-1975) will give you a clear picture of pricing, number built with various equipment packages and much more. I've worn out 4 copies of this wonderful book.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 4:30 PM on January 4, 2008

The vast majority of dealers finance their new car inventory and have to pay interest on each and every new car in inventory each and every month. While their invoice cost remains the same, their actual cost on old inventory keeps climbing until it is sold. This motivates the dealer to kep dropping the price until someone takes his old stuff off his hands.

Every dealer I ever worked for made sure his old stuff was gone within 3-6 months the new model year debut (even if... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 12:34 PM on December 30, 2007 marked best answer

Here's one for SoCal: socalfree.net
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 10:18 PM on December 28, 2007

You're more likely to have an encounter with a wasp or scorpion in California than Black Widow or rattlesnake. While painful, wasps and California scorpions aren't dangerous unless the victim has an allergic reaction. I stepped on one of these while barefoot in suburban SoCal a couple years ago and it was the most painful thing I've ever endured. The California Cow Killer is usually red but the rest of the description is a good match.... [more]
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 9:16 AM on December 28, 2007

Bears are the biggest issue, mind food precautions when camping.

Have you ever used a bear keg while camping?Pacific Crest Trail hike this year and he swears by them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 9:54 AM on December 28, 2007

Sorry, I must have deleted the 1st part of the second sentence above. It should read: My uncle made his 3rd PCT trip this year and he swears by them.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 9:58 AM on December 28, 2007

fishfucker, take another look at the OP and you'll see that trips to other parts of the state are a possibility.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 10:00 AM on December 28, 2007

I bought this Delphi receiver for my car a couple weeks ago and love it. The pause feature is a must for me after being spoiled by my DVR while watching TV.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 9:45 AM on December 11, 2007

I forgot to mention I hardwired the receiver's output into my car stereo's AUX input for the best sound. A friend uses the antenna adapter and his sound quality leaves much to be desired.

90% of my driving is in the Mojave Desert and/or San Bernardino mountains where terrestial radio is almost nil, so XM has greatly improved my drive-time enjoyment.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 9:48 AM on December 11, 2007

This portable speaker kit from Delphi is what I use in my shop
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 9:57 AM on December 11, 2007

Was he a character in the Deputy Dawg cartoons?
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 9:49 PM on November 14, 2007

A swamp cooler is definitely the way to go. I've lived in the desert all my life and wouldn't part with my cooler. It'll also save you big bucks on your electric bill as a cooler draws a fraction of the electricity used by air conditioning.

Just be sure to remember the secret to effective swamp cooling: Airflow is key, so you need to keep windows and/or doors open and use a big enough cooler to completely exchange the air every 2-3 minutes.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 5:51 PM on November 1, 2007

I'm in the middle of my 4th year with Sprint and my only real complaint is long hold-times when calling customer service. It's not that big a problem and I plan on re-upping when this contract expires.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 8:01 AM on October 24, 2007

Buy a preloaded VISA card at any Western Union or check cashing outlet.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 11:16 PM on October 21, 2007

The answer is going to depend on where you live/travel and which company offers the best coverage in that area. I live near Joshua Tree National Park in SoCal and travel between here and Eugene, OR. Sprint's coverage is great for me, but YMMV.
posted to Ask Metafilter by buggzzee23 at 8:51 PM on September 16, 2007