MOL- In Search Of

mmh

Jul 21, 2019 at 12:55pm

Regarding guinea pig bedding- When my daughter had a guinea pig we would buy recycled paper bedding all the time except one time I bought pine bedding (which said it was for guinea pigs among other animals). After the guinea pig was back in the cage with the pine bedding she became really lethargic and wouldn’t move and I remember her eyes looked weird but I can’t remember how exactly. So we took her out of the cage and after a while she started looking and acting more like herself so I blamed the pine bedding and never bought it again. We gave the pine bedding to a friend who had a guinea pig- they used pine bedding with no problem.

sprout

Sep 7, 2019 at 8:10pm Edited

In search of a wide but flat cardboard box (like one that held a flat TV or wall art).

I need to ship something that is 23"x40", but only 2" high.

Formerlyjerseyjack

Sep 7, 2019 at 8:33pm

Consider UPS in South Orange. They will likely even wrap the package for you.

sprout

Sep 7, 2019 at 10:07pm

Thanks -- I'll do that if I can't find a used box to re-use.

tomcat

Sep 8, 2019 at 9:56am

sprout said:
In search of a wide but flat cardboard box (like one that held a flat TV or wall art).

I need to ship something that is 23"x40", but only 2" high.

Moving companies have boxes designed for mirrors & paintings.
If it is something irreplacable, build a box (wooden frame with plywood sides).

sprout

Sep 8, 2019 at 12:03pm

It's not fragile nor expensive. So, just trying to be environmental first...

bigben_again

Sep 8, 2019 at 1:11pm

sprout said:
In search of a wide but flat cardboard box (like one that held a flat TV or wall art).

I need to ship something that is 23"x40", but only 2" high.

Does it need to be larger than 40" to accommodate your item?

sprout

Sep 8, 2019 at 5:42pm Edited

bigben_again said:

sprout said:
In search of a wide but flat cardboard box (like one that held a flat TV or wall art).

I need to ship something that is 23"x40", but only 2" high.

Does it need to be larger than 40" to accommodate your item?

A 40" box would be fine.

It's closer to 39.25" wide, and it's basically a thick mat with some flexibility, so it could bend bit if needed.

tomcat

Sep 8, 2019 at 6:00pm

Buy a plain cardboard box with dimensions at least 27" x 44" when folded.

Then refold to fit your item, and tape it shut.

shh

Sep 8, 2019 at 9:51pm

When we moved I re-scored/folded other boxes to the sizes I needed for artwork and taped to the size I needed.

bigben_again

Sep 9, 2019 at 1:48pm

I have such a box for you. 40 x 26. Maybe 4 inches tall. It's from cut sheet paper we use for offset printing. Want it?

sprout

Sep 9, 2019 at 4:08pm

@bigben_again

Thx! That sounds perfect. I'll send a PM.

metaphysician

Dec 9, 2019 at 3:27pm

As many of you know, I fix up old computers to give away to school children and others in need. Someone I'm trying to help is in dire need of a relatively new, relatively fast laptop. Since many people buy new ones as gifts for the holiday season, I'm asking if anyone has one to give away. I can transfer any old data for you and scour the hard drive of all your info. Then I'll repair or jazz it up as needed. Please send me a PM if you have one. It would be greatly appreciated. Many thanks to you all.

RichardR

Mar 18, 2020 at 8:09pm

This is probably a long shot, especially given the situation that we are all in, but does anyone have a VR set-up that they no longer are using? My son is especially interested in virtual reality now, and we desperately need some diversions. Thanks.

Apollo_T

Mar 31, 2020 at 8:28pm

Hi,

We have just been invited to join a zoom family cal, this Thursday. I,d like to do this by attaching my ipad to a tv. So... I,m ISO a:

LIGHTNING TO HDMI ADAPTER. or same for an galaxy/android tablet.

There isn’t ebough time to get one via azmn or retail. A short term loan is OK

THANKS

Apollo_T

Apr 1, 2020 at 2:29pm

BUMP .

mrincredible

Apr 1, 2020 at 3:09pm Edited

Staples is offering free next day delivery. But there's a caveat about delivery may take longer than expected. The item is also available at a few stores within a 20 minute drive.

https://www.staples.com/Apple-Lightning-Digital-AV-Adapter/product_164117

I know it's not the answer y'all were looking for right now.

Apollo_T

Apr 1, 2020 at 5:23pm

@mrincredible,

Thanks that looks like what I’ve seen. Unfortunately the affair is tomorrow evening. The crisis is making everything slower and local retail is closed. If that weren’t the case I’d walk to the local Staples and carry one home or drive over to Short Hills mall apple store.

RichardR

Apr 1, 2020 at 6:41pm

I have a USB C to HDMI adapter that might work for your android tablet that you could borrow for tomorrow night.

mrincredible

Apr 1, 2020 at 6:57pm

Apollo_T said:
@mrincredible,
Thanks that looks like what I’ve seen. Unfortunately the affair is tomorrow evening. The crisis is making everything slower and local retail is closed. If that weren’t the case I’d walk to the local Staples and carry one home or drive over to Short Hills mall apple store.

Ok. I thought Staples was open. Are you not in SOMA?

Apollo_T

Apr 1, 2020 at 9:23pm

W O W

Big thanks to @drummerboy. He had a webcam/mic AND delivered it. I’ll be spending some time to learning it. As I said I made a few video calls using Facetime so I’m hopeful the learning curve will be short.

@RichardR - Thanks I’ll keep that in mind IF this one doesn’t work out.

@mrincredible - Yes I’m in MW. I thought Staples is closed bc of Covid. Am I wrong?

Apollo_T

Apr 2, 2020 at 11:20am

@mrincredible

Thanks.

Just ordered that adapter, in store pick-up. That’s the one I had in mind in OP.

Apollo_T

Apr 2, 2020 at 9:39pm

Follow up. Fam just finished our virtual pizza party. Went rather well. Some of us even acted like normal people.

That adapter worked very well, though it took me a bit of doing to get it together. Video quality was a bit off bc of non-pro hardware. Audio was pretty good. Overall, it was worth the time and effort to do.