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02-28-2015 , 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by SiMor29
And how does it work in the picture? Quite intrigued, as it looks like black magic at first glance.
cut top off pineapple. screw it in like a corkscrew. pull.
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02-28-2015 , 12:48 AM
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02-28-2015 , 12:55 AM
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Originally Posted by SiMor29
And how does it work in the picture? Quite intrigued, as it looks like black magic at first glance.
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Originally Posted by Yeti
cut top off pineapple. screw it in like a corkscrew. pull.
The picture doesn't make it clear, but the pineapple shown on the gadget is actually one long spiral piece--not a stack of rings.
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02-28-2015 , 01:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Yeti
cut top off pineapple. screw it in like a corkscrew. pull.
Deep into the pineapple.

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02-28-2015 , 01:30 AM
I have a similar device but for apples and pears.

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02-28-2015 , 03:12 AM
Telephone forwarding service.

I post my resume on job boards and I can't tell you how many ****ing cretins from back East think it is OK to call me at 5:57 A.M. Pacific time. The service lets me forward calls received during off hours to voice mail (with a greeting that tells callers to please call back during regular business hours Pacific time).

Not only that, if I have a need for a number in a different area code, or a toll free number, I can easily add it to the system.
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02-28-2015 , 05:58 AM
Or, you can turn your phone to, you know, sleep.
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02-28-2015 , 06:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Yeti
cut top off pineapple. screw it in like a corkscrew. pull.
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Originally Posted by Tom Ames
The picture doesn't make it clear, but the pineapple shown on the gadget is actually one long spiral piece--not a stack of rings.
Ahh ok i see, so the bottom plate must have some sort of hole to allow the spiral to start. quite cool, if i ate enough pineapple.
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02-28-2015 , 09:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Dominic
Or, you can turn your phone to, you know, sleep.
But that doesn't include a number in a different area code, or a toll free number, you can easily add to the system to forward to your mailbox, though.
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02-28-2015 , 11:28 AM
Why do I need a number in another area code??
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02-28-2015 , 11:38 AM
Does anyone care about area codes anymore?
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02-28-2015 , 12:36 PM
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Originally Posted by Didace
Does anyone care about area codes anymore?
Rappers maybe? I know that was a thing in the mid-90s to incorporate their area code as part of the lyrics. No idea if that is a thing they still do.
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02-28-2015 , 02:20 PM
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02-28-2015 , 03:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Inland_Taipan
Deep into the pineapple.

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Originally Posted by amoeba
I have a similar device but for apples and pears.

I have both, both are awesome.
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02-28-2015 , 03:46 PM
Eob,

Google voice is gonna blow your mind!
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02-28-2015 , 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Inland_Taipan
$10

Have had one of these for a couple of years...works EXACTLY like the picture....great if you like pineapple.



Which one is that? I'm searching on Amazon, and there are steel ones at the top. There are plastic ones further down that appear more expensive.
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02-28-2015 , 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by El Diablo
Eob,

Google voice is gonna blow your mind!
ROFL. The service I use 1) does more, 2) isn't evil, 3) AFAIK doesn't collect information about me, and 4) I can talk to them on the phone.

And I don't have to worry about Google suddenly pulling the plug on Voice, just as it has dropped so many other services.
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Last edited by eobmtns; 02-28-2015 at 08:01 PM.
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02-28-2015 , 07:56 PM
Damn, spitting fire at EVIL GOOGLE. do you have any retirement planning advice?
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02-28-2015 , 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Precept2
Which one is that? I'm searching on Amazon, and there are steel ones at the top. There are plastic ones further down that appear more expensive.
I think it's called Vacu Vin Pineapple slicer.....search for amazon for that-


http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000D...PML&ref=plSrch
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02-28-2015 , 10:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Inland_Taipan
I think it's called Vacu Vin Pineapple slicer.....search for amazon for that-


http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0000D...PML&ref=plSrch
Awesome. It's in the cart. Just waiting for wifey's approval.
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02-28-2015 , 10:44 PM
$9? Approval for $9?
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02-28-2015 , 10:56 PM
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Originally Posted by RunDownHouse.
$9? Approval for $9?
If he does it without approval she may use that to kill him.
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02-28-2015 , 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Precept2
Awesome. It's in the cart. Just waiting for wifey's approval.
How far does this approval thing go? If you're having lunch with co-workers do you have to text her the price of a sandwich for approval?
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03-01-2015 , 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by txdome
How far does this approval thing go? If you're having lunch with co-workers do you have to text her the price of a sandwich for approval?

It's like a mortgage. You get preapproved for a certain amount.
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03-01-2015 , 03:36 AM
You can cut a pineapple with a knife in the same amount if not quicker and it's not that hard, I actually think the corkscrew method is more difficult as you still have cut up the pieces after you remove them, where as with a knife you just cut them as you desire to begin with.

I can cut my own diced exactly how I want it in the about a minute. For example, this guy is not the best as he is a bit of a clutz but should give you a general idea (I also don't know why he saves the core as I just throw it away) but just for example:



I think a good knife that you can do anything with is a better cheap luxury than a pineapple corkscrew, and with a little practice you will be more efficient with the knife than the corkscrew too, also I'd rather not have the corkscrew as one additional thing to clean afterwards.

All that being said, if you like the pineapple corkscrew method I can't blame you, that's quick and easy too and produces basically the same results. The luxury for me is I have one less thing to keep track of and have to clean and also think I'm more efficient with just the knife.

Last edited by Shoe; 03-01-2015 at 04:04 AM.
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