...I must have no shame. I will admit to my Dollar Tree knockoffs (actually, need to pitch those...worthless)or anything else in my collection. :)

...Again, in no particular order...nothing particularly trendy here but I love them all for various reasons.Vetiver by GuerlainHabit Rouge by GuerlainQuorum by PuigPerry Ellis (1985) by Perry EllisRive Gauche PH by YSLYSL (1971) by YSLCool Water by DavidoffAzzaro PH by AzzaroZino Davidoff by DavidoffPour Un Homm by Caron3rd Man by CaronYatagan by CaronBlack Suede by Avon (surprise!)Wild Country by Avon (surprise!)Canoe EDT by DanaOld Spice by P&G (surprise!)4711 by Muelhens (sp?)Agua Brava by PuigPino Silvestre by Pino SilvestreLime Sec by Pinaud Clubman

...Guerlain Vetiver

...Thanks...here's the pic.

...Cincy:Mike do you make cold process soap, hobby or selling :?:I am an exclusively hobby soaper at this point. I do cold process, hot process, and liquid soaping. I also make a lot of my own cleaning products from the soap bases.

...I have been trying to get rested up after a chaotic couple of weeks at work and home. Mother's Day, sick doggies (better now), and a recalcitrant server at work have all made my life more difficult than usual.On a happier note, I am soaping again. I have made several pounds of bar soap for general cleaning, and tried my hand at liquid soap and some fragrance free bath soap for myself. (I don't like scented soap in the bath; as nice as some fragrance oils are, I don't want them competeing with my EDC or EDT of the day) :)

...Finding that I had my name on a commemorative plaque on a high rise we just completed. I work behind the scenes, and not many people besides our vendors and project managers know what I do.

...The love of my life in the 80s and the 90s, Ralph Lauren's Polo, just doesn't speak to me anymore. It just comes across as too brash for me nowadays.Calvin Klein's fragrances are also ones I tend to have a brief fling with and just move on. Obsession for Men, CK One, CK Be, Eternity For Men. I loved all of these when I sampled them, and ended up giving nearly full bottles away to (very happy) friends and family.

...I have been feeling so much better since my doc has my diabetes under control. I have been cleaning house, making soap, working in the yard...it's wonderful.I have been on a "no buy" restriction until I build up the bank account again....that is not so wonderful....LOL.

...I am wearing a happy accident today.I put on some baby powder to keep myself dry during this hot weather, and then I spritzed on some Curve for Men. The sum of the two are so much more than the individuals. This smells incredible...the powdery sweetness along with the Curve made something truly wonderful.

...Jovan Black Musk...nothing black about this stuff. Clean laundry musk and soda pop style scent.

...I have been extraordinarily busy the past few days. I got my backyard mowed down from jungle stage, made ten lbs of soap, and shampooed all of my carpets downstairs. That's in addition to the other weekend errands etc. This sunny warm weather here is energizing me.

...Cool Water by Davidoff today. We are having some very hot weather here in the Pacific Northwest...feels like midsummer.

...Cincy:Thanks Mike, is that ok to call you Mike :?: Will have Mr. Cincy to read this. 8)It is more than fine to call me Mike! :)

...I ditched cable back in 2007 when Comcast ticked me off by removing channels and offering to sell them back. I set up an outdoor TV antenna and never looked back. Anything else, I watched my DVD player.Recently, I got curious about Netflix streaming. I did a trial on my computer and it was pretty cool, although I missed being able to watch stuff on my living room TV. I started searching, and updating my tech knowledge.I found our there are several ways to do streaming TV. One is with Apple TV...expensive...a little too expensive for my tastes. Another is via a Playstation or Wii...again, expensive, and I don't do games. Other possibilities include "smart" tvs with wi fi, or blu ray players with the same capabilities. Again, a bust for me. My non-smart, non-HD standard tube television has lots of life left in it, and I don't really care to upgrade (AGAIN) my video collection. So, I started searching for a cheaper solution.Enter the Roku streaming box. I bought the Roku LT for $50 through Amazon.com. It's not a hi def box but I don't care. I also subscribed to Amazon Prime, a $79/year subscription that lets me get free 2 day shipping on qualified items, and thousands of free "Prime" tv shows and movies with unlimited streaming. The Roku was a cheap and fun option for me. To use it, you do have to have wi-fi enabled on your home internet connection. Once that is done, it's a snap to set up....it has very simple wizards to talk you through. Only disadvantage is if your computer happens to be in the other room...you have to wander back and forth to give the activation codes for Roku and Netflix, Amazon, etc....to all communicate. However, that is a one-time operation.The remote looks like a very stripped down DVD remote. It's very simple to use, and works smoothly with the box. They also have an Android app (iPhone too I think) that allows you to use your smart phone as a Roku remote. It has a couple of additional nifty features that make it a little more fun than the bare bones remote.Overall, picture quality is quite decent and it's easy to use. Occasionally the box will hang on Amazon Instant Video or Netflix...if it locks up tight, just pull the plug, wait a few seconds, and plug it back in. It will reboot no harm done.Channel selection is awesome. In addition to Netflix, there is Amazon Instant Video, Hulu Plus, and a ton of others, like VEVO, Popcorn Flix, etc...too many to list at the Roku Channel Store. In addition to that, there are private and beta channels with all kinds of content. I personally use the Amazon and Netflix most. Along with Twonky Beam....a program that lets me "beam" Youtube and Vimeo videos to my Roku. They used to have Videobuzz (private channel) that did that but Google sent them a shutdown notice. :(Overall, it's a great and cheap way to go for tv. I spend around $15 a month for Amazon and Netflix, and get a ton of programming. Occasionally, I will buy a series from Amazon that's not included with Prime, but it's still a heck of a lot cheaper than cable.That's the lowdown on it. If you want to post questions, I will answer them the best I can from what knowledge I have.

...Dulcemio:Sherapop:Just say "No" to trolls. No acknowledgement. No reply. :twisted:Exactly. Trollery cannot be committed in a vacuum. Indifference is a powerful tool, people. Use it.Agreed

...Dlane1953::lol: Oops, if I don't stay "on topic" some may consider me a troll..so:I have been making Indian chicken kebabs for dinner tonight. I love spicy food.:lol: I cannot see anyone considering you a troll, and your chicken kebabs sound wonderful...I love Indian food.Back to topic. :oops: I have been having a blast with streaming television. I ditched my cable 5 years ago and have been solely dependent on "off the air" stations and DVDs. I bought a Roku to try it out. I love that thing so much, I bought one for my mother and grandmother, who loved mine.

...:roll: Oh brother...talk about a "you sue, I sue" tempest in a teapot huh?

...Amazingly...I am not wearing any fragrance today. I was super busy this morning and didn't put anything on after my shower. I feel naked in a way...LOL.

...I am holding off on buying anything for a bit after Fergie's vet bill, but I would like some Royal Bain de Caron for my collection.