My latest purchase is <drumroll>.... .......

Sorry, forgot the X

Apparently the batteries are ok, said DH, he said I didn't turn it on properly

I am not that technically

MerylStreep

Now we're getting to the exciting stuff: batteries ?
Doesn't get much better than this on a Friday night.

2 AAs if anyone is interested.

It's very old
But not as old as me.

X

Callistamon
They're probably my favourite battery. No others come close do they? ?

I love them and have quite a collection rolling around in a drawer somewhere.

Are they collectable?

MerylStreep I must make a strong case for 3AAAs, undoubtedly the unsung heroes of the battery world.

I had a small Lithium battery once, I gave it away , free of charge

I can't believe that!

We have rechargeable ones but, quite honestly, they're c**p

Sorry for the rude word.
Although - listen up everyone- I met someone who was a great-greatX? nephew of Thomas Crapper.

An ex nephew? What did he do to become an ex?

You have all forgotten this type. (Other makes are available). There is something strong and sleek about it.
Fifty years ago, this type of battery powered my little, yellow, portable radio. Much more interesting than a Ladyshave.
I used to listen to the Top Twenty on it every a Sunday evening. Happy days! Sigh!

Callistamon I would hang onto them for a while. They can only go up in value?

Lexisgranny Now your talking. Truely the un sung hero???

much more interesting than a Lady Shave never!!!
There's more to come I'm sure. ?

Callistamon I am a little concerned for the welfare of those poor batteries left to roll round in a drawer, particularly when you seem uncertain of the particular drawer they are in. What if you have a battery emergency?.

This thread should be reported for assault and battery.....assaulting the eyes and battering the brain.?

Oopsadaisy3

An ex nephew? What did he do to become an ex?

Sorry, that was not Ex, it was a multiplication sign X
You know, maths and all that stuff.

He was a great-great-great-great nephew (or could have been one more or less - or more).

Mwah?xxxx

DH is the battery man in this house, Lexisgranny
I just put on the helpless woman act although I am as capable of changing batteries as he is.
It makes him feel better and saves me a job.

lemongrove I don't know whether to or groan

You're very posh Marydoll

In that case Callistemon I can rest easy knowing they will be in safe hands.

It's a very important job, changing batteries.
And they do get recycled properly.

Now, I must sort out my piebald legs tomorrow. If it's going to be hot it could be a shorts day.

I am on my second Ladyshave. Used them for years. I use it on my lower face too every few days. I'd hate to be an old lady with a hairy chin.

Thinking of Marydoll's transistor radio battery, did anyone ever test it to see how much life was left in it, by sticking their tongue on the little metal things? Gives a hell of a charge!

OK so I have always been very hairy but less now thank goodness though seems to extend to eyebrows losing hair too ??? A few years ago was persuaded to get legs waxed and this was so much better (bit painful but so was shaving) and did that once a year for summer. I have Braun shavers on my stream now so not only FB is listening but all cookies cooking!

I'm very pleased with it. X