The random useful tips thread

[insomniak]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 5:07pm

Got any to share?

For instance, I recently discovered that contact solution doubles nicely as eyemakeup remover. It takes mascara right off and won't sting your eyes.

[Carl Magnum]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 5:08pm

Don't trust midgets in Elvis jumpsuits promoting Ostrich races....TRUST ME ON THIS ONE!!

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 5:09pm

I hear dat, Carl!!

[insomniak]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 5:11pm

I guess we shouldn't be listening to you, then. :-P Give the midgets the jumpsuits! Don't discriminate against a little person's right to wear clothing that nobody should wear.
Updated On: 12/3/04 at 05:11 PM

[UptownGirl]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 5:12pm

If you have curly hair, never drive in a convertible with the top down while it's still wet. You'll get a huge afro... I know from experience lol.

[robbiej]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 5:12pm

Midgets don't freak me out as much as ostriches.

Dude, what the f*ck is UP with those birds?

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 5:14pm

I had an ostrich for a roommate. Great for dusting high shelves, but NEVER EVER did her own dishes. That was a long 5 years, let me tell ya.

[sabrelady]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 5:14pm

Hydrogen peroxide will take out most fresh bld stains. (not days old tho)
Hairspray is good @ removing ink stains frm clothes.
If I think of others - will post.

[Mary_Ethel]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 5:41pm

If you cry a lot to EarthLink's customer service, they'll give you a month's worth of free service.

[The Grovers Corners Yenta]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 6:18pm

Date a transvestite and increase your wardrobe.

[Mary_Ethel]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 6:24pm

If you raise your voice just a LITTLE, Neiman-Marcus will take ANYTHING back.

[The Grovers Corners Yenta]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 6:26pm

Shop at Costco and get a free meal by dining on their samples.

[The Grovers Corners Yenta]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 6:26pm

Shop at Costco and get a free meal by dining on their samples.

[Mary_Ethel]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 6:38pm

Mozilla Firefox has LOTS more features than Internet Explorer (Tabbed Browsing, etc.) and its FREE:

http://www.mozilla.org/products/firefox/index.html

[The Grovers Corners Yenta]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 6:40pm

Preparation H is great for burns............even sunburn.

[Mary_Ethel]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 6:45pm

If you have High-Spreed Broadband Access (DSL or Cable) -- works with either one--you can purchase Lingo--make your telephone calls over the Broadband.

For $19.99/month, you get unlimited calls to all of the USA, Canada, and Western Europe--most features (VoiceMail, CallerID, CallWaiting, etc.) are included in the base price.

https://www.lingo.com/guWeb/

[imcuteloveme]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 8:07pm

Mint anything gets rid of nasuea.

Also if you feel ill if you drink Classic Coca Cola and eat french fries that's supposed to help as well. It has something to do with the syrup in the soda and the oil on the fries that help coat your stomach and make you feel better.

[MyNameInLights]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 8:50pm

"Shop at Costco and get a free meal by dining on their samples."

I DO THIS EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

[NYBroadwayNY]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 9:20pm

Instead of buying your cat lots of cat toys that cost lots of money (like I did!), try throwing one of the twist ties, from a loaf of bread, on the floor. My cat plays for hours with them, or until she bats it under the refrigerator.

[Liam]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 9:21pm

never cook bacon w/o a shirt on

[Rathnait62]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 9:22pm

NY, cats also love straws with the paper on.

[NYBroadwayNY]

Posted: 12/3/04 at 9:25pm

Oh, how true, Rath!
The last cat I had, may he rest in peace, used to pull the straw OUT of any cup you left it in, and start batting it around. HIlarious!