Not quite right

Reviewer Comments: I bought one of these from you last year. For a number of months it worked fine and no squirrels were able to get in. Then they worked out the details and would pry off the cap which unhooked the little springs and allowed them access. I rehooked the springs and put the cover back on a number of times but they always got back into it. I figure it is because our squirrels are more intelligent than yours. After all, we do have Harvard, MIT….(I have ranked it unstable because of the propensity for the springs to come off when challenged by smart squirrels.)

Originally posted at Gardener’s Supply Company (legalese)

Lazy Afternoon Bliss

Reviewer Comments: We put this Hammock up between two trees in our back yard. At first I had a moral dilemma should I put a screw into the tree or get some straps. I had the screws but not the straps. I felt like if I drilled a screw into the tree I am hurting it. Then I started walking outside across the grass towards the tree and I started to feel like I am crushing the poor grass. Then I was thinking to myself “Wow man that’s a crazy way to think”
That got me off my moral high ground and my brother in law helped me carefully screw the hammock to the tree. Just as a side note make sure you screw it high into the tree because we thought we did and when we sat in it we were one cm off the ground. Luckily for us we didn’t have to gore the poor tree again we were able to adjust the rope.
This hammock is wonderful. It is very comfortable even for two people will maybe not with my brother in-law because he is hairy and I am hairy and will it is a guy thing I guess. But with my wife it is like a slice of heaven. We love to sway in the shade looking up into the trees. The design is attractive and hopefully it will hold its color after being exposed to the elements. I looked around for a while and this one seemed the best for the $. So far I am very pleased.
The only problem that I have with it is that putting the hammock up was one of my many projects to do outside this summer. Funny how I prioritized putting up the hammock, needless to say I am not getting to far with my list of things to do. Oh Well… I am kind of tired out by writing this review you can find me in my hammock.

Originally posted at Hammocks.com (legalese)

Incredible Lens

Reviewer Comments: I figured I should snag a super-wide to complement my Sigma 17-70 and Canon 70-200 f/4 L IS before our latest vacation (over to Europe). I thought I could find a use for it there, and it ended up on my Rebel XT most of the time. This lens rocks in most any situation you want where you need a wide view. Awesome in the Alps and in London and Paris. f/4-5.6 isn’t fast, but with the short focal range, you can handhold this in darker areas and still get sharp shots.

Images are sharp with stunning contrast and detail, focuses super-fast and silent. Controls are smooth and feel way better than even my 70-200 L(yes, that good). This lens at this price is an incredible bargain. I’ve found this lens a joy for automotive and fun candids as well. Just get it!

Originally posted at Adorama (legalese)

Great Lip Care

Reviewer Comments: I started out 5 or 6 years ago using Carmex. I first used the original jar. I loved it and I soon started using the squeeze tube and I have been using it every since. My lips are soft like baby’s skin and if I ever forget to use it for a couple days and my lips get chapped in one day it heals my dry chapped lips that quick. Its a wonderful product. I have in the past tried so many lip balms and creams for my dry chapped lips. I have used Burts’ Bees, Chapstick, and other lip balms but none give me the results and protection of Carmex. It really is the best lip product out there for people to use. I have a jar in my medicine cabinet, a tube in my car, a tube in my purse and a tube by my bed. And the best part is its the most affortable lip care you can find. I mean come on not everything has $3-$12 to spend on lip care that may or may not work. Carmex tubes and jars are only [$] for me where I live it can’t be that much more in other places. I love it. If you want a lip product that will heals dry chapped lips and protect them and work for years to come choose Carmex. I could never turn back once I started.

Originally posted at Walgreens (legalese)

Gurgle Gurgle Gurgle (pause) Gurgle

Reviewer Comments: I used this on three snorkels at Catalina in ideal glassy conditions. It gurgled loudly and constantly. I was the butt of jokes from boaters 50 feet away. The gurgling is distracting and scares wildlife away. Everyone thought I did not know how to clear a snorkel. Followed all instructions in book, always gurgled. If you like gurgling this is the snorkel for you.

Originally posted at Leisure Pro (legalese)

A Necessary Part

Reviewer Comments: I’ve owned this camera for two years and think it’s great. It’s a replacement for a bulky Olympus C-730 that lasted until the day after the warranty expired! I’ve taken the Nikon all over the world and even to Antarctica. The 10x optical zoom and the compact size can’t be beat. The camera and the lens cap has stood up to everything, including drastic temperature changes. The only thing the lens cap didn’t stand up to was being knocked off my bed and landing on the hinge! The only casualty was the cap.

With all I’ve put this camera through, I’m willing to spring for six bucks for a new lens cap. I’ll even get an extra.

Originally posted at Adorama (legalese)

It’s ALIVE!

Reviewer Comments: This washer wobbles and shakes. In time it with burrow itself into my floor covering. I’m going to keep an eye on it for a couple days, but might have to call customer service. I’m scared that it’s going to attack me while I sleep.

Originally posted at Abt Electronics (legalese)

Gosh Idiot!

Reviewer Comments: Gosh idiot! This costume is flippin’ sweet, it’s awesome, it’s incredible if you are on a budget…uuuuggghh. You can feed that fat lard, Tina, in it. Fight a liger in it. Build a cake in it, and hunt wolverines in it! This was a big hit at the Halloween party. My friend was on a budget and it was perfect.

Originally posted at Fright Catalog (legalese)

May have saved my daughter’s life

Reviewer Comments: I’ve never written a review before but after my horrific experience last night, I felt compelled to. My friend recommended this product before I gave birth so I bought it and installed it a couple of months ago even though my then 2 month old wasn’t moving much. Well now she’s 4 1/2 months and in the last week she’s gotten quite active in her crib. So I did my usual check on her before going to bed last night and there she was, laying at just the right angle with her head turned in just the right way to where she had her face and nose up against the bumper. Even though I knew it was a breathable bumper, my blood ran cold. Thank God she was okay but had I not had this exact product on her crib, the outcome could have been much different. This product is a MUST HAVE, because although you think your baby could never end up in the position mine did, they can! Don’t take the chance, it’s WELL worth the money. Also, we have a sleigh crib and haven’t had any problems at all with installation, etc.

Originally posted at Toys R Us (legalese)

Great Pedal, but Hard to install

Reviewer Comments: Product: Speedplay Zero Chrome-Moly BlackPrice: [$]Review Score: 4.5 out of 5Being my first time purchasing clipless road biking pedals, I was a little more than nervous dishing out over a hundred dollars for some new pedals. However, after reading about how clipless pedals allow you to pull as well as push while pedaling, which in turn increases the amount of power and torque delivered which makes your riding more efficient. I was very interested. Because it is such a large investment, I wanted to make sure that I got the best bang for my buck.After doing research of the different available pedals, I chose to go with the Speedplay Zero Chrome-Moly Black pedals. I’ve read that they were easy to get into, and out of (a very important feature for me because this is my first time with clipless pedals and have heard many stories of people falling when first trying out a system), and that they were very comfortable to use because of a customizable feature that lets you readjust your feet during riding called ‘float.’ This ‘float’ feature was the kicker for me. In short, this feature allows the reader to slightly rotate their feet during riding and saves the rider from potential injuries. This added health benefit, which is lacking in the majority of other pedals was the major factor that pushed me to purchase this product. I bought it online from Performance Bicycles, [...] Once they arrived, I was very satisfied. To my delight, I am here to write that every positive review I read was right. The pedals took little to no time to learn how to use. I never fell over off the bike while trying to learn how to use them, which I’ve read is a very commonplace occurrence when people buy a new clipless pedal system. The other aspect of the pedals that was very user friendly was the adjustable ‘float’ mechanism that allows me to rotate my foot very slightly during riding. It has proved to be very comfortable and I don’t want to imagine the discomfort that I would’ve felt without this feature using other pedals. However, that is not to say that there are certain aspects of this product that I have found frustrating. The cleat installation process was more involved than I had expected and lead to a couple hours of frustration. Other clipless pedal systems are much easier to install onto your shoes. The thing about this issue is that once I figured out how to install them, it was done and does not affect riding at all, so this turns out to be a minimal downside and is not a good reason to not buy this product. Also, even though this cleat system is different from the more common SPD system, the cleats are still compatible with all the same shoes, which is nice. Overall, I love these pedals. They allow me to be connected to my bike when I ride and make climbing hills much easier on my legs and making accelerating a much easier endeavor. If you are looking to take the leap into using a clipless pedal system for the first time, or if you were thinking of switching your already existing system, I would very strongly recommend trying out the Speedplay Zero clipless pedal system. Pros: Light, Easy to Clip in and out of, similar price to competing products, knee saving customizable ‘float’ mechanismCons: Difficult and confusing to install cleats onto your shoesBottom Line: It’s a great clipless pedaling system. Do yourself a favor and get yourself a set.

Originally posted at Performance Bike (legalese)