Perfect Mother's Day gift

LilacTree · ‎03-25-2012

I've been moaning and groaning about my dresser drawers for a long time. I don't keep clothing in them, all of my paperwork and bills, important documents, etc. have filled up all six drawers. I was able to empty two of the drawers into a large QVC box a couple of weeks ago. When my daughter came that Sunday, she moved the box to my dining room table so I could begin to go through all of it . . . there's so much junk in there. So then we wound up talking about how I would go about getting it shredded because it's all personal stuff. She said they have shredders on the Island several times a year and she would take it down there and get it shredded for me.

So yesterday, I'm sitting in the car (on the Island after our little luncheon) eating a delicious Rita's Ice custard (layered chocolate and coffee . . . OMG!! Good thing I had brought my Lactaid tabs with me, I never tasted anything so delicious)! Anyway, I'm sitting there, and this same daughter puts a gift in front of me. A very upscale looking shredder!! So now I can shred while I go through all of this paperwork!!

When we got home, my other daughter set it up for me and I can now start whenever I want to. I HAVE THE MOST THOUGHTFUL KIDS!!

Formerly Ford1224
We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Elie Wiesel 1986

kdgn · ‎03-09-2010

A personal shredder is the best invention ever!! We're on our third one....they last forever but eventually they do wear out. That was a thoughtful gift-for your own peace of mind.

We have collection spots every now and then at the credit union for the shredder companies but I never felt comfortable using them. I'm told they are safer than safe but there's always been this nagging doubt......

brii · ‎06-20-2010

What a nice gift - something you can use.

The custard sounds wonderful too.

I'm so glad you enjoyed your day, Ford.

Deb1010again · ‎05-28-2013

That sounds so nice, Ford. It's great to get something you really need! Very thoughtful wonderful kids indeed!

croemer · ‎03-10-2010

Be sure and get a bottle or 2 of the oil you add to some of the paperwork...so it keeps the blades clean and operating...otherwise after a bit... it clogs the blades up and the machine burns up. Learned this the hard way...finally a sales associate explained how this helps...after 3 machines burned up.

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LilacTree · ‎03-25-2012

On 5/12/2014 croemer said:
Be sure and get a bottle or 2 of the oil you add to some of the paperwork...so it keeps the blades clean and operating...otherwise after a bit... it clogs the blades up and the machine burns up. Learned this the hard way...finally a sales associate explained how this helps...after 3 machines burned up.

Thanks so much for that info, I would have never known to do that!!

Formerly Ford1224
We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Elie Wiesel 1986

tansy · ‎01-02-2011

On 5/12/2014 Ford1224 said:
On 5/12/2014 croemer said:
Be sure and get a bottle or 2 of the oil you add to some of the paperwork...so it keeps the blades clean and operating...otherwise after a bit... it clogs the blades up and the machine burns up. Learned this the hard way...finally a sales associate explained how this helps...after 3 machines burned up.

Thanks so much for that info, I would have never known to do that!!

I'm going to check into that oil. That custard really sounds good. I just remembered that there's a Rita's where we go for the winter...I'll definitely have to check THAT out

LilacTree · ‎03-25-2012

On 5/12/2014 tansy said:
On 5/12/2014 Ford1224 said:
On 5/12/2014 croemer said:
Be sure and get a bottle or 2 of the oil you add to some of the paperwork...so it keeps the blades clean and operating...otherwise after a bit... it clogs the blades up and the machine burns up. Learned this the hard way...finally a sales associate explained how this helps...after 3 machines burned up.

Thanks so much for that info, I would have never known to do that!!

I'm going to check into that oil. That custard really sounds good. I just remembered that there's a Rita's where we go for the winter...I'll definitely have to check THAT out

We have Rita's Water Ice shops dotted all over South Jersey. They've added the frozen custard fairly recently and it is superb!!

Formerly Ford1224
We must always take sides. Neutrality helps the oppressor, never the victim. Silence encourages the tormentor, never the tormented. Elie Wiesel 1986

occasionalrain · ‎03-10-2010

On 5/12/2014 croemer said:
Be sure and get a bottle or 2 of the oil you add to some of the paperwork...so it keeps the blades clean and operating...otherwise after a bit... it clogs the blades up and the machine burns up. Learned this the hard way...finally a sales associate explained how this helps...after 3 machines burned up.

Thank you. I've got a shredder and didn't know about the oil. Where can I get it and what's it called, shredder oil?

ShowMe · ‎09-06-2010

On 5/12/2014 croemer said:
Be sure and get a bottle or 2 of the oil you add to some of the paperwork...so it keeps the blades clean and operating...otherwise after a bit... it clogs the blades up and the machine burns up. Learned this the hard way...finally a sales associate explained how this helps...after 3 machines burned up.

croemer.....I was thinking the same thing. I have one of those criss cross cutters, and have a piece of paper I run through it. It has oil on it.....an extra one came with my unit, but I did buy a package of them when I bought my cutter. This machine has been a God send for me.

Plus I don't trust those places where you can take your papers to for them to destroy. Have seen on a number occasions on the news where peoples personal information has been found on the street which included SS #'s and so forth.