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[Grandmas Coop]

mine is a verizon Gzone--waterproof(has been through the washer)

Plum Ram 8 is also waterproof, but I haven't tested that-
I do know it is not Rooster proof I had it in my sweeter pocket, Bob went to flap me, missed and got my pocket and when I came in the house I discovered he hit the phone with?? beak? claw? not sure, but I had to tape it

 

[pennyJo1960]

I'll ask the question here first never know maybe someone knows. Found this old trap in FIL's barn. Set it for that fox prob, had to dig a hole for extra spring. Just kinda wondering what it's for have had no luck googling it.
Here's a pic

Archaic think they are illegal in like 43 states

 

[pennyJo1960]

Phones are left to me maybe should not be but are

 

[getaclue]

Yes, I got everything to transfer. Have done it enough times, I know the drill. One of the things that pushes my buttons is that when you reset one, it puts all the bloatware back in, and turns it on. It doesn't take long to transfer everything, but after that, it takes a good bit of time going through all the unwanted apps, and either uninstalling them, or turning them off. I've gotten about half way down the list. There are some that I don't remember what they do, or didn't have them on my other phone, so I have to look them up to figure out whether to turn them off, or not.

 

[Alaskan]

I HATE setting up new cell phones, and I really HATE the new selection. Dd#1 broke her phone. An hour before closing, Dh insists we run to the phone store, which is about 25 minutes away. He wanted me to have the latest, greatest phone.

When we arrived, you could tell the guy was somewhat of a newbie. When we told him what we wanted, he informed us that they don't do data transfers from the old phone to the new one, when it's that close to closing. We could take the phone, and do it ourselves. This is called the bum rush. I wasn't impressed. When trying to get a $1,600.00 phone, I don't think a little customer service is too much to ask.

When I was asking about the difference between the various S21 model phones, the S21 Ultra 5G has the best camera available on any phone. Wow, I wasn't the least bit impressed. I want a phone, and yes a decent camera is nice, but I would never use my phone for serious pictures. We have a good Nikon camera for that.

When I mentioned I had everything backed up on my mini SD card, so it would be easy to transfer data, I was informed the new S21 Ultra 5G's doesn't take them. They come with 3 memory sizes. Ok, we want the largest one.

The guy gets a phone from the back, gets the info transferred, and activates the new SIM card. That's when he told us it was only the 120 GB capacity. Um, we said we wanted the largest available memory, which is the 520 GB. Nope, they don't carry them. All they carry is the 120 GB. To get the larger memory, they would have to order it in. He then asks why I would need all that memory. To store pictures, videos, music, etc. He then asks why I would store things on my phone, when I could use (pay for) streaming services for music, and store everything else on the cloud. I don't want to use streaming services, and I don't back things up on the cloud. There are things I prefer to keep on my phone, and I back up pics, videos I take, etc. on my computer, and a portable hard drive.

At that point, I had enough, told him to take the phone back, and cancel everything. (I was going to come home, study the phones and pick one that better suited my wants, then go back tomorrow, or go online and order the one I actually wanted). The guy's face was priceless. Total shock, and disbelief. Dh's face was also shock, and disbelief. Dh took the phone. He was so embarrassed, he didn't bother getting any of his discounts. He was yelling at me the whole ride home, and I was yelling right back at him. 1. They wouldn't help us with transferring data. 2. They made it clear they were more concerned about getting us out of there before closing time, than assisting us with anything. 3 They did a bait & switch with the phones, since they didn't even HAVE the one we wanted. 4. It doesn't matter why I want the larger memory capacity, and I really don't care about his condescending opinion about me wanting the larger memory.

Dd is getting my S10+, which is a great phone. I got Dh's S20 Ultra (Yes, I can add my SD card for extra memory), and Dh got stuck with the new S21 Ultra. Oh, he's since discovered that the sound quality on the new phone, is not very good.

Oh good grief!!!

I really like my S9.... and was thinking of upgrading... but not getting to use an SD card dissuaded me.

 

[Alaskan]

Yes, I got everything to transfer. Have done it enough times, I know the drill. One of the things that pushes my buttons is that when you reset one, it puts all the bloatware back in, and turns it on. It doesn't take long to transfer everything, but after that, it takes a good bit of time going through all the unwanted apps, and either uninstalling them, or turning them off. I've gotten about half way down the list. There are some that I don't remember what they do, or didn't have them on my other phone, so I have to look them up to figure out whether to turn them off, or not.

That part annoys me too.

Another reason not to upgrade.

 

[sourland]

I'll ask the question here first never know maybe someone knows. Found this old trap in FIL's barn. Has a extra spring on it. Just kinda wondering what it's for have had no luck googling it.
Here's a pic
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I think that when the trap springs on the animals paw/leg that the bar presses higher against the shoulder stopping the trapped animal from chewing off its paw and escaping.

 

[Grandmas Coop]

Hows the Coffee? I am going for cup#2

I really want to build a meat smoker, have any of you done that?
https://wawanghunting.com/2016/09/11/building-a-smoke-house-2/

 

[Sally PB]

I used to be a pushover for salespeople. I'd think I HAD to buy something after they went to all that trouble to "help" me.

Older and wiser now. Most sales people are my age or younger, so they know I've been around the block a time or two. And, like someone told me, ALWAYS be ready to walk away.

 

[getaclue]

Sally, that's very sound advice. Too bad it's not taught more often, especially to the next generation.