In this episode, Nicole and Michael catch up after being off for a few weeks. Topics include Nicole’s expert research and reviews vs. Wirecutters, huge lawn Santas, winter dog care, solar power inverters, and more. Listen to the episode here.
Show Notes for Season 2 Episode 30 – December 9, 2023
First Up
- You should trust NVP’s opinions – Wirecutter sucks (Zojirushi, LL Bean bag, LL Bean pants, Hurtta, Weatherbeeta, Henry Hoover, Altra sneakers, Odoban)
- Appliances from the 80s – Is it better to replace 40 year old appliances (Washer and dryer – our stove cannot be repaired)
What Nicole’s Been Buying (Or Wants To)
- Huge Santa and skeleton
- SanDisk 256GB MicroSD for Nintendo Switch (Amazon)
- Molsostar Cartoon Dog Shower Curtain (Amazon)
- Why Not This One? Christmas Dog Pattern Illustration Shower Curtain (Society6)
- Vest and harness (NoxGear)
- LightHound & Tracer 2
Stuff About Dogs
- Dog sitting Sunny
- Mystery dog illness
- Paw print kit updates (Best directions)
- Dog weather and cleanup
- When is it Too Cold to Walk Your Dog (BetterVet)
- How often to give a dog a bath, how to tell they are dirty/need one
- Shark Handheld Vacuum
- Clementine and Osteoarthritis Pain
What We’ve Been Fixing
- Water softener (Whirlpool)
- Bird Buddy subscription
- Cleaning humidifier (Honeywell Cool Mist)
- Solar panels
- Generac PWRcell Pro Tips: Troubleshooting Internet Connectivity (YouTube)
- Generac REbus Beacon (Raspberry Pi)
- Generac Installer Series: Enabling Rebus Devices (YouTube)
- Black Santa bulb replacement
- Feit Smart Bulb
- Cord Organizer
- Light socket with switch
- Smart plugs (Kasa Smart Plugs)
What’s Been Annoying Us
- Neighbors burning (Please don’t burn)
- New family doctor (Questions)
- James Moore Wellness
- Back Pain (Instagram)
- Stiff Hips and Back Pain (Instagram)
- Pinched nerve (Exercises)
What We’ve Been Watching
- Who’s The Boss? (TV Series)
- Who is the boss?
- According to opinions on Quora
- In retrospect, it should be clear that “The Boss” was Alyssa Milano who played Tony Danza’s daughter Samantha. She enchanted a generation of teenage boys while on the show.
- It was often Mona, Angela’s mother, played by actress Katherine Helmond, who was often “The Boss.” She certainly got her “way” the majority of the time. Judith Light portrays Angela Bower, a divorced and uptight advertising executive, who employs Tony as a live-in housekeeper at her residence
- They are ALL the boss (see below)
- According to opinions on Quora
- Who is the boss?
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (TV Series)
- Mr. Monk’s Last Case: A Monk Movie (Peacock Original)
- Monk (TV Series)