Just before we left for Hawaii two years ago our daughter, Tiffany told us she'd heard that this OXO salad spinner was supposed to be the best spinner in the market. There was some chef who really endorsed it. So we went out and bought it NEW even though it was quite pricey at nearly $50.00 because it was stainless steel. Art thought the stainless would be better for Hawaii where plastic seems to just crumple apart.
What the heck is it about this salt air that makes plastic deteriorate? Sheesh!
Anyway, within the first month when I pushed down on the pedal to make the spinner turn, something broke inside it and it completely stopped working. We took it back to Linens & Things and they exchanged it for us. We brought it to Hawaii with us.
Yesterday I was spinning the lettuce in it and it broke again! What the heck? What the heck?
And then, if that wasn't bad enough, we'll be taking a trip soon so I thought I'd better try out these black Natural Sport walking shoes I've had for the past 10 years or so just to make sure it would be comfortable for our long walking. I used to wear them for teaching when I was on my feet all the time.
I wore them to go walking up the hill with Art last night. Half way into our walk, I mentioned to Art that my shoe felt uneven. It was starting to make my foot ache. Then, about 3/4 done with our walk, my right foot felt really weird. Then the bottom sole just fell off! That was when I saw that the sole had become spongy! What the heck! What the heck! Is it the Hawaiian air or is it the product? Arrrghhhh!
Aggravation............
Honestly I think all our belongings somehow stage group 'walk-outs': such as when one appliance breaks, and three more decide to go with it. That always happens in our family!
ReplyDeleteInteresting about the possible effects of salt air. We're so damp here, that we often lose things to mold and mildew. It's frustrating to pay good money for something and then lose it uselessly.
your shoes is telling you to check the air in your tires. I dunno.
ReplyDeleteAfter the tension of the last few days of earthquake, aftershocks, tsunami warnings, your title scared me at first. I was actually relieved to read that it was not your house or you falling apart.
ReplyDeleteKay, it's only a shoe, it's only a salad spinner. It's OK. ;)
I had never heard of a salad spinner until I saw yours in Illinois.
nope, don't blame Hawaiian weather. It's the product! How do I know this? Cause my rubbah slippahs have lasted over 3years and I wear them every day, that's how!
ReplyDeleteI also have a pair of SAS sandals that I wear several times a week. They are 5 years old. I plan to wear them in Hong Kong.
I feel your pain. My favorite Clarks sandals are wearing out and finding another pair that I can afford is looking problematic.
ReplyDeleteAs to the salad spinner -- I've never owned one. Do they really help?
Susan: I remember visiting Art's family on the Big Island. It was very damp there and I had to actually mop the ceilings one winter. I understand what you mean about the damp.
ReplyDeleteRon: I told Art. He burst out laughing. As a matter of fact, our tires were low. Tsk.
Dina: I know. It's true, but I hate going shopping and now I'll have to.
Gigi: I hope you're right because I was envisioning all my footwear in my closet slowly deteriorating.
Kay: I really like having the spinner because it takes off all the water and you can taste the dressing better. That way, I don't use as much dressing. :-)
I can't speak for the salad spinner, but 10 years for a pair of shoes is a pretty good life span.
ReplyDeleteKay the good part is, the shoe didn't fall apart during vacation. But now you have to break another pair in before you go!
ReplyDeleteThat's too bad. My ears picked up when you mentioned your salad spinner. I've been thinking about buying one but am going to rethink about buying the stainless steel one. Everything seems to break at once around here. I think I'll start taking a look at my shoes too.
ReplyDeleteI think I'd chalk the shoe problem up to the age of the shoes.
ReplyDeleteCan't help you on the spinner. I've only had plastic ones that used a pull cord.
well at least you tried the shoe before your trip. I've never used a salad spinner but have heard of them. Don't you wonder what the salt air is doing to other things like cars, etc. Lol!
ReplyDeleteI understand you completely when you talk about salty air or the dampness...it happened to me ..most of my expensive footwear which i used to wear for my work had the same fate as yours.Because i was not going to work after kids ,i stored them in my closet and hence the result.Same thing happens to leather handbags too...the leather gets mold on its surface if you don't show them sun for a long period.
ReplyDeleteKay,because of my daughter's exams i have been irregular in blogger but very soon i hope to see all of my friends at a regular basis.Please take care.
This is too bad, salt air does have its effect on things when you live by the Ocean. Here in Michigan, when you live by the Great Lake of Michigan things get very damp and sticky in the warm weather. Have a nice week and hope nothing else falls apart.
ReplyDeleteWoe is you! I think the composite soles on shoes like that have a life expectancy, and yours expired. Get a new pair right away so you can break them in.
ReplyDeleteI have a plastic salad spinner, bought it two years ago because I got tired of using a French wire basket and a full arm swing, out on the patio, when washing my home grown lettuce. I make sure to let it air dry after wiping it down before putting it away. I saw the more expensive OXO and passed on it. I guess fancy is not always better.
I think its the fact most products are made in China for next to nothing. Manufactureres dont want them to last long. But then again your shoes have lasted a long time. Maybe they just wore out. And I love my salad spinner too. They work. Happy shopping.
ReplyDeleteQuilly: But I wasn't using it for five of those years. Sigh.
ReplyDeleteChristine: Thank goodness, I tried it on first. I just bought another pair of shoes at Nordstrom's Rack. It's a Born or something like that. I hope it works OK.
Denise: I'm going with a plastic spinner this time. I'm figuring the stainless wasn't worth it.
Linda: What the heck! I'm going plastic.
Lin: The salt air really is destructive. I'm surprised at the way stuff just break, especially some of the plastics.
Kavita: It's always lovely to hear from you but you KNOW I understand about the kids being the priority. I've been a spotty blogger, too because of this genealogy project.
Margaret: I lived in Illinois for 34 years and this salt air is so much worse. Sigh. On the other hand, the temps do stay above 40 degrees.
Linda: I'm definitely taking a PASS on anymore OXO salad spinners. I'm going back to Copco.
Lilly: I think so, too! I really do. Aren't salad spinners the best? I plan to get another one tomorrow.