Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #25 – October 17, 2016, 04:16:43 pm Quote from: corkydeltadog - October 17, 2016, 04:08:03 pmWe got them very quickly and they are already installed. Will keep you posted on their durability or if I set them on fire CorkyWe'd sure like to see some pictures of your LD with her new kitchen blinds! I'll even add a "please" and if necessary, a "pretty please! 1 Likes
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #26 – October 18, 2016, 08:28:41 pm HiSure! Will post a photo of the blinds on Thursday. Right now she is storage but will bring her home and get a better photo then. Thanks for asking!Corky24 TK
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #27 – October 21, 2016, 09:04:21 am Hey thereGot some photos of the blinds to share but dont see how to attach. Please help.ThanksCorky
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #28 – October 21, 2016, 05:09:47 pm Quote from: corkydeltadog - October 21, 2016, 09:04:21 amHey thereGot some photos of the blinds to share but don't see how to attach. Please help.Hello Corky. Well there are at least three (3) ways of doing this. One is to create a LDO album and place your pictures in that album. http://www.lazydazeowners.com/index.php?action=mediaA second method is for those folks who have one of those many on-line media storage sites for their videos and photos. Those folks will include a link to the picture(s) in their post allowing the rest of us to see it.The easiest method is to "add files by dragging & dropping or selecting them" which is a feature of this forum. Once you start a topic or add to an existing topic, look below the area of the text box to see "add files by dragging & dropping or selecting them" . If you click on "selecting them" it should open a window showing your computer's file structure. Select the file(s) to upload and you're done. Just hit post and at worse, nothing happens!Hope this helps.
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #29 – October 21, 2016, 08:31:55 pm Hi Corky,Ed is most likely spot on regarding the procedure to add photos via your computer. I seldom use my lap top to view LDO, preferring to use my iPhone. I've posted all my photos from my phones photo files. So if you shot your pics using your phone then it's pretty straight forward to post pictures from your phones camera files.First Thing I do is open the most current post in a thread like I have done here. Then I scroll down (thumb down) the thread below the emogies and type my response. Once I have typed my response I click on the preview button just below the response box. Then after the screen refreshes I scroll down below my original response which is below the Preview and click on the Choose Files button in the Attach: box.Here I choose Photo Library. This opens my phones picture files. From there I touch the pics I want to add to my response. Then you will be returned to your post and thumbnails will appear next to the Choose Files button.From there, I click Preview again to insure my pics are attached to my post.Edit if you want to at this point and then click Post.Easy as that.Good luck. 🤓Kent
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #30 – October 22, 2016, 11:11:21 pm HII hope this works...thanks for the help. The wood blinds worked great on blocking the sun...much better than the aluminum blinds. 2 Likes
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #31 – October 23, 2016, 12:30:55 am Well done on the blinds and on posting the blinds. You've motivated us to consider ordering some new blinds to match our backsplash ... sooner rather than later.
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #32 – October 23, 2016, 09:59:01 am Quote from: corkydeltadog - October 22, 2016, 11:11:21 pmHII hope this works...thanks for the help. The wood blinds worked great on blocking the sun...much better than the aluminum blinds.Corky, would you repost your blind source including the exact brand/model, etc. I assume the blinds are attached at the bottom in the usual fashion to prevent movement when traveling? Is there any noise/vibration when on the road? They are very attractive.Chris
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #33 – October 23, 2016, 09:46:27 pm Quote from: Chris Horst - October 23, 2016, 09:59:01 amCorky, would you repost your blind source including the exact brand/model, etc. I assume the blinds are attached at the bottom in the usual fashion to prevent movement when traveling? Is there any noise/vibration when on the road? They are very attractive.ChrisHi ChrisSure. No problem. Here is the info again.We got our blinds from Custom Blinds, Window Shades & Shutters | Blindster.com. On the discount code enter RUSH or SEAN and get 30%off. Or they sometimes have even greater discounts. What we ordered was premium wood blinds in Latte color. And yes you can check the box to get free tie downs or whatever they call it and then they will stay in place. We just took a trip and it was no problem or noise from the blinds. Also you can check the box to get free spacers for the outside mount. They also will mail you free samples if you want them and you can see exactly what the color looks like before you order the actual blinds. The shipping is free and if you make a mistake..they replace it free. And no,...I do not work for them. Glad you like them! We love them and they did block the sun much better than the aluminum ever did.Good luck!Corky
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #34 – October 23, 2016, 10:36:10 pm Quote from: corkydeltadog - October 23, 2016, 09:46:27 pmHi ChrisSure. No problem. Here is the info again.We got our blinds from Custom Blinds, Window Shades & Shutters | Blindster.com. On the discount code enter RUSH or SEAN and get 30%off. Or they sometimes have even greater discounts. What we ordered was premium wood blinds in Latte color. And yes you can check the box to get free tie downs or whatever they call it and then they will stay in place. We just took a trip and it was no problem or noise from the blinds. Also you can check the box to get free spacers for the outside mount. They also will mail you free samples if you want them and you can see exactly what the color looks like before you order the actual blinds. The shipping is free and if you make a mistake..they replace it free. And no,...I do not work for them. Glad you like them! We love them and they did block the sun much better than the aluminum ever did.Good luck!CorkyOops..forgot to mention that the size we ordered was one inch premium wood blinds and our kitchen window measured at 52 inch wide by 18 1/2 inch height. And order the outside mount. Hope this helps.Corky 1 Likes
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #35 – October 23, 2016, 11:20:36 pm Quote from: corkydeltadog - October 23, 2016, 10:36:10 pmOops..forgot to mention that the size we ordered was one inch premium wood blinds and our kitchen window measured at 52 inch wide by 18 1/2 inch height. And order the outside mount. Hope this helps.CorkyThanks, Corky. I've got this thread bookmarked just in case I move to wood blinds. We have some similar ones on some windows in our house and I really like them.Chris 1 Likes
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #36 – October 24, 2016, 09:55:27 am I think you would really love them! Much better insulation for that window. Just saw they have a halloween special discount going on and you get 35 % off with promo code BOO35. Also recommend getting the (klutz) insurance for $10 which replaces your blinds in case you break them. Also discounted with BOO35 promo code. Peace of mind for a few dollars more.Corky
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #37 – July 16, 2017, 10:47:56 am Just catching up on my reading. First, would faux wood blinds be safer and just as effective as wood blinds? Clicking on the link today (7/16/2017) reveals that they are having a 45% discount sale (wood45).
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #38 – July 22, 2017, 11:15:32 pm Hi FunpilotI am not sure if faux wood blinds are safer or not but maybe Blindster can advise you about that. Here is a link to their FAQ about faux blinds. So far I have been very pleased with my real wood blinds. They keep out the sun a lot better than the aluminum blinds ever did. Let us know what the company says about safety issues.faq | Blindster.com
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #39 – July 31, 2017, 01:21:04 am A few thoughts -I haven't seen or thought of splatter screens for years. Think I should get one for house before annual family picnic on Labor Day weekend. My job has evolved to frying chicken for 30-40 hungry people. A screen would really help w cleanup! Sounds like frying chicken - just 1 panful - might take at least a couple of bottles of butane on a stove like Joan's. Has anyone tried that? A bbq is an obvious alternative, I guess. Didn't Andy Velcro a piece of plexiglass on the wall next to the stove on his midbath to make it easier to clean splatter there? I've been thinking of doing that. Has anyone used an induction burner? Or does it draw too much power?I have a couple of fabric placemats that I lay side by side over the burners & under the cover just before we hit the road. They fit just right. And nary a rattle - at least from there. Susie
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #40 – July 31, 2017, 10:00:36 am "Sounds like frying chicken - just 1 panful - might take at least a couple of bottles of butane on a stove like Joan's. Has anyone tried that? A bbq is an obvious alternative, I guess. "-----Susie, if you have to fry up chicken for 30-40 people, I suggest that a splatter screen is the least of your concerns! The "chef's burner" stove I have is a much older model, but very similar to this one:Amazon.com : Max Burton 8253 Table Top Gas Burner (Black), 7, 650 BTU,...Although a butane canister lasts quite a while, particularly if the burner is not operated at maximum, the drawbacks that I see for using the stove to fry chicken for 30-40 people are these: The chef's stove burner can support a 10" frying pan, but this size can be an awkward and unstable fit, particularly if the pan is cast iron. An 8" or 9" pan works a lot better. (On this burner, I use a 9" cast iron and a nominal 10" Le Creuset enameled cast iron, and the 10" is definitely the "alternate" choice. Back in the days when I cooked over a campfire, I used a 12" cast iron, a 10" chicken fryer, or a 10" Dutch oven.)The flame from the burner does "spread" nicely, but like any gas burner, it can produce a hot spot; the larger the pan, the smaller the spot. Managing a heavy pan, even a 10", full of chicken and grease on a small, lightweight stove can be a "challenge", and that challenge would last for a very long time if one figures a maximum of 4-5 pieces of chicken per pan load (fewer if using a smaller pan), even figuring the unlikely consumption of one piece of chicken per person. The little burner is a convenient and efficient outside stove for smaller pans and smaller number of eaters, but for this job, you might want to explore alternate cooking methods and enlisting some help! As an Amazon Associate Lazy Daze Owners' Group earns from qualifying purchases.
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #41 – July 31, 2017, 11:18:27 am "I haven't seen or thought of splatter screens for years."I have on hand, and occasionally use, a splatter screen. It's one of those things that I think I will use a lot, but then end up just tilting the pan lid a bit to let out the moisture. The screen just doesn't seem to be the right choice for me time after time. Not sure why I have one. I ran across one the other day that still had its packaging on it, so I guess it never even made it into the Lazy Daze ! The one in my kitchen keeps disappearing from disuse - it sifts to the back of the cupboard.As for cooking chicken for that many people . . . OY! Do you bread or batter the pieces before frying? If not, I might suggest pre-cooking each piece at home to about halfway done, freezing them, and then finish the cooking at the campsite. It won't be any easier, but should take you only half the time, assuming the pieces have had time to thaw properly before commencing the frying.Depending on your venue, perhaps several helpers could bring along electric frying pans (assuming you are in some sort of pavillion where there is electricity). If no electricity is available, perhaps one or more folks could run a generator to provide electricity for multiple electric frying pans manned by helpers.It would seem that using any method to cook just a few pieces at a time would produce an uneven eating event for the participants.Also, cold chicken is delightful! Virtual hugs, Judie 1 Likes
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #42 – July 31, 2017, 12:48:47 pm Quote from: sdever2000 - July 31, 2017, 01:21:04 amA few thoughts -I haven't seen or thought of splatter screens for years. Think I should get one for house before annual family picnic on Labor Day weekend. My job has evolved to frying chicken for 30-40 hungry people. A screen would really help w cleanup! Sounds like frying chicken - just 1 panful - might take at least a couple of bottles of butane on a stove like Joan's. Has anyone tried that? A bbq is an obvious alternative, I guess. Didn't Andy Velcro a piece of plexiglass on the wall next to the stove on his midbath to make it easier to clean splatter there? I've been thinking of doing that. Has anyone used an induction burner? Or does it draw too much power?I have a couple of fabric placemats that I lay side by side over the burners & under the cover just before we hit the road. They fit just right. And nary a rattle - at least from there. Susie"My job has evolved to frying chicken for 30-40 hungry people."A stop on the way to the event at your local KFC would make your life a lot easier.Chris 2 Likes
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #43 – July 31, 2017, 12:56:01 pm Susie, at first I thought you were frying chicken in your LD! I know one grave soul who has done such a thing, but I would never dream of it. Then I realized you are frying at home, yes?I do such crazy things too, so I bought one of these- Pro 30 Single Burner Stove I like it better than an electric fryer for big groups- the recovery time is quicker as I cook batch after batch of food. It is a required piece of equipment when our gang goes into the woods for a chili camp, hunting or fishing, and especially clam digging. I clean it with a pressure washer when I get home, where it is my favorite stove for browning big pieces of meat, or boiling crab.I love lending it out so others can be the cook too. No spatter shield required, but a windscreen, yes.
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #44 – July 31, 2017, 01:35:10 pm "Then I realized you are frying at home, yes?"---Paul, I may be mistaken, but because she asked if the small chef's stove might work for frying that quantity of chicken, I read Susie's post as needing to fry the chicken at the campout, not at home or in the LD. If I had chicken duty for that many people, I'd dragoon 2 or 3 grill-savvy "elves" (each with his/her own grill/barbecue), distribute bird parts, and get 'er done!
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #45 – August 30, 2017, 11:17:43 am Sorry, I wasn't clear. Frying chicken for large numbers is definitely an at-home project. I do regularly fry bacon, steaks, & hamburgers in the LD though. I've used a splatter screen like Judie's for years but as noted, it only captures "most" of the spray. Really like Joan's solution. Will try to find one before this coming weekend's family picnic frying marathon. Thanks.
Re: Kitchen blinds Reply #46 – August 30, 2017, 09:39:36 pm "Didn't Andy Velcro a piece of plexiglass on the wall next to the stove on his midbath to make it easier to clean splatter there?"Other folks I know have done things like that. One couple even used diamond plate metal sheet. But I did something different: I covered the entire sink and stove wall area with self-stick vinyl tile. It cost about twenty bucks and took about an hour. (I did have to use Liquid Nails to glue on the tiles, since the sticky backs weren't sticky enough to reliably adhere to the textured wall of my 2003 midbath.)The tiled walls looked great and were easy to wipe clean, which I found to be just as important around the sink as near the stove. And to answer the most-asked question: no, the heat of the stove didn't affect the tile. It was still in fine shape ten years later when I sold the rig.
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