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For years I've been toying with the Idea of upside down Christmas trees to save space but couldn't figure out how to make a ceiling mounted stand that was practical. Why oh why didn't I think of artificial trees. Yesterday I seen on the news these upside down trees (with floor stands) that are selling for big bucks and they were SOLD OUT.

 

[Wimperdink]

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i've had a few like that too.... I wanted to create cup holder flower pot/air fresheners.. <br /><br />2 years later they came out with the daisy's in the volkswagon beetles.<br /><br />I came up with the idea of toolboxes between the frame rails of a pickup. one of the asian trucks now has it standard. just a lil diff design than I had. mine raised the bed, theirs raised the floor.<br /><br />I also thought about marketing baby formula in disposable baby bottles. nipple upside down under the cap. I think they have some variation of it out now too.<br /><br />I've got a couple more i'm working on and gonna try and get it out there first.

 

[JB]

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I have an idea to reduce the weight of modern vehicles by several hundred pounds and the cost by several hundred dollars.<br /><br />BUT I am not telling anybody about it except over a beer or scotch and a good cigar.

 

[Wimperdink]

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Originally posted by JB:<br /> I have an idea to reduce the weight of modern vehicles by several hundred pounds and the cost by several hundred dollars.<br /><br />BUT I am not telling anybody about it except over a beer or scotch and a good cigar.

let the passenger out?

 

[CalicoKid]

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I invented the internet but we know who got credit for that

 

[Elmer Fudge]

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Originally posted by JB:<br /> I have an idea to reduce the weight of modern vehicles by several hundred pounds and the cost by several hundred dollars.<br /><br />BUT I am not telling anybody about it except over a beer or scotch and a good cigar.

You're on

 

[stan_deezy]

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Originally posted by JB:<br /> I have an idea to reduce the weight of modern vehicles by several hundred pounds and the cost by several hundred dollars.<br /><br />BUT I am not telling anybody about it except over a beer or scotch and a good cigar.

JB I am currently packing my suitcase full of various 12, 18,25,30,35 and 50 year old single malt whiskies <br /><br />Now I just have to hope I can start my Evinrude and make it across the Pond (no JB! Don't move this to Johnson/Evinrude Topics!) <br /><br />I can reduce the weight of my vehicle by 478 pounds................I just get Ms Deezy to exit

 

[JB]

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Hmmm.<br /><br />I though I replied to Elmer, but it isn't here.<br /><br />Did I have a senior moment and fail to click on Add Reply?<br /><br />Or did I get ZAPPED?<br /><br />Anyway; Thanks, Elmer. I like MacAllens 25 and White Owl Diplomats.

 

[stan_deezy]

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Originally posted by JB:<br /> Hmmm.<br /><br /> I like MacAllens 25

JB you sure about that?<br /><br />I take it you mean Macallans? <br /><br />Or is MacAllens another whisky I've not heard of; which could be the case, I'm no expert, although I know what I like.<br /><br />The only reason I ask is that Macallans only sell 20 and 30 in UK, now if they do a 25 I'll be wanting to try some <br /><br />maybe a good excuse to take my boat back to Scotland and visit the distillery <br /><br />all in the name of research Ms Deezy, honest

 

[JB]

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It must be Macallans. My son usually buys the 12 and I have it when I am with him.<br /><br />About 5 years ago I gave him a 5th of the 25 that cost me $275USD. Came in a lovely oak box. It is still not empty. We toast Holidays only. <br /><br />For myself, Chivas Regal is about as far as I can reach on my budget.

 

[stan_deezy]

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I know the feeling well JB, trust me!<br /><br />Didn't realise how expensive it was over the Pond: GULP! (or rather no gulping at those prices!).<br /><br />I'll have to hunt around for a 25 and see if I can afford it. Quite often I can pick up bargains from friends within the trade: even with shipping to the US it should be a fraction of what you pay.<br /><br />Ahhhh, Chivas Regal. You have got me thirsty now and its not even meal time yet.......

 

[AK_Chappy]

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Originally posted by Stan_Deezy:<br /> I know the feeling well JB, trust me!<br /><br />Didn't realise how expensive it was over the Pond: GULP! (or rather no gulping at those prices!).<br /><br />I'll have to hunt around for a 25 and see if I can afford it. Quite often I can pick up bargains from friends within the trade: even with shipping to the US it should be a fraction of what you pay.<br /><br />Ahhhh, Chivas Regal. You have got me thirsty now and its not even meal time yet.......

Gotta be careful with shipping alcohol overseas. Customs doesn't like that. Keep it under certain amounts and labeled as a gift, and you might be ok.<br /><br />AK Chappy

 

[QC]

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I inevented the integral kid car seat before Chrysler came out with 'em in the mini-van. I even drew it on a napkin . . . I missed the market though as I was thinking of airplane carseats more. When we were younger lugging carseats through an airport really sucked . . .<br /><br />JB,<br /><br />I'll get the 25 year old Macallan's but I'd prefer to give you a taste of some 30 year old Laphroaig. <br /><br />I am actually kinda serious. We commercialize new vehicle technologies . . . all engine technolgies so far, but we'd look at anything . . .

 

[JB]

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Sorry, QC. My idea is in the electrical and electronics system. Came out of teaching robotics and computer control technology.<br /><br />I used up my engine technologies ideas during my racing days, and those were mostly on small air cooled 2 strokes (karts). <br /><br />Now, I never had any Laphroaig, much less 30. It must be something to tell my grandbuddies about.

 

[stan_deezy]

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Originally posted by AK Chappy:<br />Gotta be careful with shipping alcohol overseas. Customs doesn't like that. Keep it under certain amounts and labeled as a gift, and you might be ok.<br /><br />AK Chappy

Thanks AK, I hadn't even thought of that aspect of it...gawd I can just imagine Ms Deezy's delight if I suddenly ended up doing time <br /><br /><br />She'd probably throw a party

 

[QC]

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JB,<br /><br />Sent a note early yesterday. Got the Posmaster note saying "delayed", usually those end up going through . . .

 

[jtexas]

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I came up with the idea of remote starting in 1986, except it used phone lines.

 

[JB]

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I get a lot of "delayed" Email, QC.<br /><br />I will watch for it.

 

[Wimperdink]

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Originally posted by jtexas:<br /> I came up with the idea of remote starting in 1986, except it used phone lines.

got details? ya perked my curiosty on that.

 

[jtexas]

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Originally posted by Wimperdink:<br />

Originally posted by jtexas:<br /> I came up with the idea of remote starting in 1986, except it used phone lines.

got details? ya perked my curiosty on that.

I thought of it one day looking out my office window after freezing rain had coated the cars with ice & said to my coworkers, "we ought to be able to dial our car phones [a few cars had phones then but none of us had car phones] to start our cars so they'll be warm when we get out there."<br /><br />That's as far as it went. It's not quite the same as the remote starters they have now; they don't have enough range to work from a fourth-floor office.<br /><br />Another idea I had that hasn't been done yet:<br /><br />An alarm clock that shuts itself off before it rings...so you don't have to wake up, turn it off & go back to sleep.