Day Three of being without a microwave....

[mamacags]

I had a microwave for 15 years.  I bought it as a display model at Lowe's.  It worked perfectly until Friday when it started spitting out sparks anytime you tried to heat anything other than water in it.  I want to wait until payday to get a new one because I want a good one that will last until I die.  Do you know how hard it is to have two kids home in the summer and no microwave?!?!?!

No microwave popcorn for snacks, no quicky hot dogs for lunch, no Chef Boyardi!!!!!11  I had to heat up leftovers on the stove, do you know how bad that sucks?  Instead of bacon taking 5 minutes to fry in the microwave I had to pan fry it and it took like 20 minutes!  Dang!  The kids didn't even know that you could eat cheese sandwiches without heating them up.  They have learned all kinds of stuff this week.  I had forgotten how much it sucks to have to wash a pan 5 times a day so you can cook with it.

The dryer died on Saturday.  It was probably older than this house, in fact I am still surprised it ran on electricity instead of a mule walking in circles.  The last owner rigged the whole electric system together so we had to redo it from the wire to the outlet and then wire a new plug on another dryer that we had in our storage unit.  It only took 7.5 hours.  I am still hoarse from the obscenities I screamed at that damn dryer vent trying to put it together.  They now make those in the strength of generic tin foil so you can put your finger through it about 23 times just trying to attach it to the outside vent.  I want to kick the dryer hose company square in the balls for that pant load of shittiness I had to deal with.

Last night I started the dishwasher, it started making weird noises.  I got out my gun and threatened to put a whole magazine in it if it didn't straighten the hell up.  It did so all is well there for now.

[Lord Undies]

Microwaves use to be a luxury.  Time has progressed and now what was a luxury has been made a necessity due to consumer product changes which have taken place to accommodate the microwave.  It's sort of like how telephones and automobiles use to be a luxury.

I've had a microwave in my house since 1982.  Which, by the way, is the year we bought our current refrigerator.  Our fridge still runs like a top, but the ice maker is broke and it makes noise.  We went refrigerator shopping this past weekend.

It's always something. 

[Chris_]

Instead of bacon taking 5 minutes to fry in the microwave I had to pan fry it and it took like 20 minutes!  Dang! 

If it takes you that long to pan fry bacon, you're doing it wrong.

Cast iron is your friend, Ma'am.

[Eupher]

I rarely use the microwave and wouldn't miss it if it died.

Mrs. E, on the other hand, would crucify me if it died and I didn't replace it or fix it.

Interestingly, Emeril LeGasse hates 'em and won't have 'em in his kitchens.

[Toastedturningtidelegs]

I had a microwave for 15 years.  I bought it as a display model at Lowe's.  It worked perfectly until Friday when it started spitting out sparks anytime you tried to heat anything other than water in it.  I want to wait until payday to get a new one because I want a good one that will last until I die.  Do you know how hard it is to have two kids home in the summer and no microwave?!?!?!

No microwave popcorn for snacks, no quicky hot dogs for lunch, no Chef Boyardi!!!!!11  I had to heat up leftovers on the stove, do you know how bad that sucks?  Instead of bacon taking 5 minutes to fry in the microwave I had to pan fry it and it took like 20 minutes!  Dang!  The kids didn't even know that you could eat cheese sandwiches without heating them up.  They have learned all kinds of stuff this week.  I had forgotten how much it sucks to have to wash a pan 5 times a day so you can cook with it.

The dryer died on Saturday.  It was probably older than this house, in fact I am still surprised it ran on electricity instead of a mule walking in circles.  The last owner rigged the whole electric system together so we had to redo it from the wire to the outlet and then wire a new plug on another dryer that we had in our storage unit.  It only took 7.5 hours.  I am still hoarse from the obscenities I screamed at that damn dryer vent trying to put it together.  They now make those in the strength of generic tin foil so you can put your finger through it about 23 times just trying to attach it to the outside vent.  I want to kick the dryer hose company square in the balls for that pant load of shittiness I had to deal with.

Last night I started the dishwasher, it started making weird noises.  I got out my gun and threatened to put a whole magazine in it if it didn't straighten the hell up.  It did so all is well there for now.

Have the hubby check the wave guide cover! When those go bad the microwave will spark! Pretty cheap to fix actually.

[Lord Undies]

To see if microwave is working properly, put cat inside.  If the cat wants out, it is a good sign.



(Kidding, DUmmies!  Don't put your cats in the microwave.)

[AllosaursRus]

To see if microwave is working properly, put cat inside.  If the cat wants out, it is a good sign.



(Kidding, DUmmies!  Don't put your cats in the microwave.)

Hell, just put an egg in there. If it explodes, nothin' wrong. If it hatches, yan need a new one.

[debk]

I rarely use the microwave and wouldn't miss it if it died.

Mrs. E, on the other hand, would crucify me if it died and I didn't replace it or fix it.

Interestingly, Emeril LeGasse hates 'em and won't have 'em in his kitchens.

Ours gets used daily.

M eats a piece of pie almost daily ...if it's fruit, he zaps it in the micro for 30 seconds.

I do water for my tea in it.

Best for reheating leftovers which happens almost daily.

Melting butter.

Newest thing is cooking corn on the cob....which I did tonight. It's scrumptious, done in butter.  

[AllosaursRus]

Ours gets used daily.

M eats a piece of pie almost daily ...if it's fruit, he zaps it in the micro for 30 seconds.

I do water for my tea in it.

Best for reheating leftovers which happens almost daily.

Melting butter.

Newest thing is cooking corn on the cob....which I did tonight. It's scrumptious, done in butter.  

Heatin' my syrup for my hotcakes is what they were invented for, I'm sure of it! Never even noticed it before then.

[debk]

Heatin' my syrup for my hotcakes is what they were invented for, I'm sure of it! Never even noticed it before then.

Oh yeah....and hot fudge for ice cream...

[Lord Undies]

Ours gets used daily.

M eats a piece of pie almost daily ...if it's fruit, he zaps it in the micro for 30 seconds.

I do water for my tea in it.

Best for reheating leftovers which happens almost daily.

Melting butter.

Newest thing is cooking corn on the cob....which I did tonight. It's scrumptious, done in butter.  

I start my baked potatoes in the microwave and finish them in the oven.  Quick & easy.

[Chris]

Microwaves use to be a luxury.  Time has progressed and now what was a luxury has been made a necessity due to consumer product changes which have taken place to accommodate the microwave.  It's sort of like how telephones and automobiles use to be a luxury.

I've had a microwave in my house since 1982.  Which, by the way, is the year we bought our current refrigerator.  Our fridge still runs like a top, but the ice maker is broke and it makes noise.  We went refrigerator shopping this past weekend.

It's always something. 

I remember our first microwave... it was the size of a small car.  It was a microwave/convection oven  and it came with a cookbook and included recipes on "roasting" meat.  There was a picture of an entire Thanksgiving dinner on the front.  It's been at least 15 years since I had a microwave in my homebut I use the one at work because its convenient and TV dinners make cheap lunches.

Sorry for your loss, mamacags

[Lord Undies]

I remember our first microwave... it was the size of a small car.  It was a microwave/convection oven  and it came with a cookbook and included recipes on "roasting" meat.  There was a picture of an entire Thanksgiving dinner on the front.  It's been at least 15 years since I had a microwave in my homebut I use the one at work because its convenient and TV dinners make cheap lunches.

Sorry for your loss, mamacags

Mine from 27 years ago had a browning element.  It was possible to make meat appear to be "roasted".  Of course, one had to use each feature at separate times. 

It did take up the counter space.

[AllosaursRus]

I remember our first microwave... it was the size of a small car.  It was a microwave/convection oven  and it came with a cookbook and included recipes on "roasting" meat.  There was a picture of an entire Thanksgiving dinner on the front.  It's been at least 15 years since I had a microwave in my homebut I use the one at work because its convenient and TV dinners make cheap lunches.

Sorry for your loss, mamacags

"Toots" would break my legs if she coudn't "wave" her popcorn! She's addicted I'm sure!

[Crazy Horse]

I will start a revolution against all anti American bullshit if mine died.

Mama..........I mean General MAMA, take the Stanley Cup state, I'll take NC

[Chris]

heh.  I do like my microwave popcorn.  I haven't tried popping it at home recently, but I love my cast iron pot.

[Thor]

I can live without a microwave, but it's convenient for some things.

[Lord Undies]

I can live without a microwave, but it's convenient for some things.

It's the only was I can cook my Little Angel's "new-dulls".  She won't eat them unless they're cooked "Poppell's way".

[AllosaursRus]

It's the only was I can cook my Little Angel's "new-dulls".  She won't eat them unless they're cooked "Poppell's way".

Okay, am I the only one who needs a translation?

[Lord Undies]

Okay, am I the only one who needs a translation?

Five-year-old speak meaning "noodles", as in Ramon Noodles (chicken flavor only; remove green specks from seasoning packet).

[AllosaursRus]

Five-year-old speak meaning "noodles", as in Ramon Noodles (chicken flavor only; remove green specks from seasoning packet).

I figured that one out, what is "Poppell's" way?

[Lord Undies]

I figured that one out, what is "Poppell's" way?

I, being Poppell (which rhymes with "Ted Coppell"), have to cook the noodles in the microwave using our microwavable Pampered Chef sauce pan (with steamer lid).  The seasoning packet must be added before cooking.

[AllosaursRus]

I, being Poppell (which rhymes with "Ted Coppell"), have to cook the noodles in the microwave using our microwavable Pampered Chef sauce pan (with steamer lid).  The seasoning packet must be added before cooking.

OHHHHHHHHHHH! Poppell is a person! Now it's clear as mud! lol

[RobJohnson]

Microwaves use to be a luxury.  Time has progressed and now what was a luxury has been made a necessity due to consumer product changes which have taken place to accommodate the microwave.  It's sort of like how telephones and automobiles use to be a luxury.

I've had a microwave in my house since 1982.  Which, by the way, is the year we bought our current refrigerator.  Our fridge still runs like a top, but the ice maker is broke and it makes noise.  We went refrigerator shopping this past weekend.

It's always something. 

My grandfather bought my family it's first microwave in 1971. They were expensive then and only about 400 watts. It took 2 people to carry it, it was very heavy.

[Lord Undies]

My grandfather bought my family it's first microwave in 1971. They were expensive then and only about 400 watts. It weight about 1000 lbs.

You would have been better off with an Easy Bake Oven with a 3-way bulb.