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| TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006729] |
Tue, 09 May 2006 17:48 |
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Pardon the off topic subject ,but it is actually very related to pool as I
am trying to maximize the quality of my sleep so that I can play better
pool. :-)
Does anyone in this newsgroup sleep on this mattress and is it the best
mattress you have ever owned? I am replacing my mattress and would love to
get some feedback from those that bought one.
Thanks,
JoeyA
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006733 ] |
Tue, 09 May 2006 18:22 |
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JoeyA wrote:
> Pardon the off topic subject ,but it is actually very related to pool as I
> am trying to maximize the quality of my sleep so that I can play better
> pool. :-)
>
> Does anyone in this newsgroup sleep on this mattress and is it the best
> mattress you have ever owned? I am replacing my mattress and would love to
> get some feedback from those that bought one.
> Thanks,
> JoeyA
>
>
I haven't tried one but this link might be of interest.
http://tempurpedic.angelbeds.com/?roiid=4370
Seems like a less pricey substitute for the same bed.
PatH
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006738 ] |
Tue, 09 May 2006 18:55 |
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I have a very bad back and tried almost all the mattresses out there. I
choose an air mattress. Just try a cheap one for a while and see. You
can make it as firm or as soft as you like. I covered mine with one of
those memory foam thingies which helped a lot.
Jim W
Tucson
JoeyA wrote:
> Pardon the off topic subject ,but it is actually very related to pool as I
> am trying to maximize the quality of my sleep so that I can play better
> pool. :-)
>
> Does anyone in this newsgroup sleep on this mattress and is it the best
> mattress you have ever owned? I am replacing my mattress and would love to
> get some feedback from those that bought one.
> Thanks,
> JoeyA
>
>
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006751 ] |
Tue, 09 May 2006 20:30 |
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I slept on one for a week and coudn't stand it. There were two problems
i didnt like. First You kind of sink in. This is supposed to be a good
thing as it contours to your body but i felt like i was sleeping on a
whole everytime o rolled over i felt like i was going uphill. Granted i
toss and turn so perhaps this was in part my problem. The second
problem was it was hot. For some reason the bed really retained heat.
This was in the middle of winter.
Just my two cents,
Mark <---back to lurking.
JoeyA wrote:
> Pardon the off topic subject ,but it is actually very related to pool as I
> am trying to maximize the quality of my sleep so that I can play better
> pool. :-)
>
> Does anyone in this newsgroup sleep on this mattress and is it the best
> mattress you have ever owned? I am replacing my mattress and would love to
> get some feedback from those that bought one.
> Thanks,
> JoeyA
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006752 ] |
Tue, 09 May 2006 20:49 |
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MarknTorrance wrote:
> I slept on one for a week and coudn't stand it. There were two problems
> i didnt like. First You kind of sink in. This is supposed to be a good
> thing as it contours to your body but i felt like i was sleeping on a
> whole everytime o rolled over i felt like i was going uphill. Granted i
> toss and turn so perhaps this was in part my problem. The second
> problem was it was hot. For some reason the bed really retained heat.
> This was in the middle of winter.
>
> Just my two cents,
>
> Mark <---back to lurking.
Good to see you post again .. Welcome Back !
Tom S.
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006757 ] |
Tue, 09 May 2006 21:27 |
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Joey,
First, the Oak Alley Plantation B&B in Vacherie
(http://www.oakalleyplantation.com/) uses these in their guest
rooms/cottages. Might be worth the price of a night or two to test one out.
Second, you might want to try a "Sleep Number" bed, also. Most Radissons,
and specifically the Radisson at New Orleans International, has these in at
least some of the rooms. I don't think you get Lindsay Wagner's services,
too, but it might be worth asking.... maybe they're running a special or
something....
Third, I strongly suggest trying Jim W's suggestion of using an air mattress
with a memory foam pad on it. I do think quality matters a bit with these,
but even a queen-size Coleman only runs about $100, has a built-in air pump,
and controls at the head end of the bed so you can add/remove air while
you're lying in it. Easy adjustability is more important than you might
think at first, as the firmness varies with the number of people on the
mattress.
-- jwp
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006765 ] |
Wed, 10 May 2006 02:02 |
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Thanks for all of the suggestions everyone. I appreciate it.
Jim, you are DA MAN. How did you know Oak Alley Plantation had them? And
what about the Sleep Number beds? You gave some excellent advice.
JoeyA
"John W. Pierce" <jwpretd [at] yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:M268g.15280$Qq.10348 [at] tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Joey,
>
> First, the Oak Alley Plantation B&B in Vacherie
> (http://www.oakalleyplantation.com/) uses these in their guest
> rooms/cottages. Might be worth the price of a night or two to test one
> out.
>
> Second, you might want to try a "Sleep Number" bed, also. Most Radissons,
> and specifically the Radisson at New Orleans International, has these in
> at least some of the rooms. I don't think you get Lindsay Wagner's
> services, too, but it might be worth asking.... maybe they're running a
> special or something....
>
> Third, I strongly suggest trying Jim W's suggestion of using an air
> mattress with a memory foam pad on it. I do think quality matters a bit
> with these, but even a queen-size Coleman only runs about $100, has a
> built-in air pump, and controls at the head end of the bed so you can
> add/remove air while you're lying in it. Easy adjustability is more
> important than you might think at first, as the firmness varies with the
> number of people on the mattress.
>
> -- jwp
>
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006766 ] |
Wed, 10 May 2006 02:08 |
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I meant John. Sorry!
You did OK too Jim. :-)
joeya
"JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
news:z4a8g.18035$Sl4.6943 [at] bignews1.bellsouth.net...
> Thanks for all of the suggestions everyone. I appreciate it.
>
> Jim, you are DA MAN. How did you know Oak Alley Plantation had them? And
> what about the Sleep Number beds? You gave some excellent advice.
> JoeyA
>
> "John W. Pierce" <jwpretd [at] yahoo.com> wrote in message
> news:M268g.15280$Qq.10348 [at] tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Joey,
>>
>> First, the Oak Alley Plantation B&B in Vacherie
>> (http://www.oakalleyplantation.com/) uses these in their guest
>> rooms/cottages. Might be worth the price of a night or two to test one
>> out.
>>
>> Second, you might want to try a "Sleep Number" bed, also. Most Radissons,
>> and specifically the Radisson at New Orleans International, has these in
>> at least some of the rooms. I don't think you get Lindsay Wagner's
>> services, too, but it might be worth asking.... maybe they're running a
>> special or something....
>>
>> Third, I strongly suggest trying Jim W's suggestion of using an air
>> mattress with a memory foam pad on it. I do think quality matters a bit
>> with these, but even a queen-size Coleman only runs about $100, has a
>> built-in air pump, and controls at the head end of the bed so you can
>> add/remove air while you're lying in it. Easy adjustability is more
>> important than you might think at first, as the firmness varies with the
>> number of people on the mattress.
>>
>> -- jwp
>>
>
>
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006770 ] |
Wed, 10 May 2006 02:49 |
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This was my concern too. We bought a mattress about 5 months ago. I too
have a very bad back as well as a bad hip. Next week, I'll no longer have a
bad hip. Anywho, I liked the tempurpedic when I tried it in the store. My
wife hated it (had trouble getting out of it). Needless to say, we didn't
get one. The one concern that I had with respect to me, was the heat issue.
I recognized that you're basically wrapping yourself in insulation and I
have a very warm body as it is. Glad to see that my wife was right :-)
We ended up with a Simmons Beautyrest Exceptionale. Remarkable difference
from the firm King Koil that we got rid of.
Roger
"MarknTorrance" <mdavis0007 [at] aol.com> wrote in message
news:1147199456.069918.27870 [at] v46g2000cwv.googlegroups.com...
>I slept on one for a week and coudn't stand it. There were two problems
> i didnt like. First You kind of sink in. This is supposed to be a good
> thing as it contours to your body but i felt like i was sleeping on a
> whole everytime o rolled over i felt like i was going uphill. Granted i
> toss and turn so perhaps this was in part my problem. The second
> problem was it was hot. For some reason the bed really retained heat.
> This was in the middle of winter.
>
> Just my two cents,
>
> Mark <---back to lurking.
>
>
>
>
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> JoeyA wrote:
>> Pardon the off topic subject ,but it is actually very related to pool as
>> I
>> am trying to maximize the quality of my sleep so that I can play better
>> pool. :-)
>>
>> Does anyone in this newsgroup sleep on this mattress and is it the best
>> mattress you have ever owned? I am replacing my mattress and would love
>> to
>> get some feedback from those that bought one.
>> Thanks,
>> JoeyA
>
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006785 ] |
Wed, 10 May 2006 14:02 |
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"JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
news:UQ28g.39519$MM6.9124 [at] bignews3.bellsouth.net...
> Pardon the off topic subject ,but it is actually very related to pool as I
> am trying to maximize the quality of my sleep so that I can play better
> pool. :-)
>
> Does anyone in this newsgroup sleep on this mattress and is it the best
> mattress you have ever owned? I am replacing my mattress and would love
to
> get some feedback from those that bought one.
> Thanks,
> JoeyA
>
>
Joey - I'm looking into the same thing myself right now! I found two
possibilities:
1. This is a foam mattress that is supposed to be cooler than Tempurpedic:
http://www.healco.com/mattresses.html
2. This is an air mattress that looks interesting. I'm going to try one
out in the store when I get a chance:
http://www.satbed.com/
Also look at www.epinions.com to get a lot of reviews from people who tried
Tempurpedic, and the other bed.
dwhite
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006786 ] |
Wed, 10 May 2006 14:19 |
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JoeyA wrote:
> Pardon the off topic subject ,but it is actually very related to pool as I
> am trying to maximize the quality of my sleep so that I can play better
> pool. :-)
>
> Does anyone in this newsgroup sleep on this mattress and is it the best
> mattress you have ever owned? I am replacing my mattress and would love to
> get some feedback from those that bought one.
> Thanks,
> JoeyA
I have a "memory foam" topper for my futon mattress and it's great. I
think the full memory foam mattresses would be that much better.
Everyone who has slept on mine has commented on how nice it is.
John
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006816 ] |
Wed, 10 May 2006 22:40 |
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Dan, I have had TWO different "pool players" tell me that the Simmons
Exceptionale is the real deal. One said the World Class Exceptionale and
the other said the standard Exceptionale. I am going to have to find a
Simmons dealer and test out those two mattresses. I wonder if John (from
the Google post) has any feminine testers who would like to ......oh, I'm
sorry I can't go there, me being a married man and all.
Seriously, one guy swears by the World Class Exceptionale and now the Mayor
of RSB weighs in.....I am almost sold without a test. I too, can't stand
any additional heat. I am one hot-blooded guy. ;-)
Let me know where this thread leads you and I will try to do the same.
Thanks!
Warm Regards,
JoeyA
"Dan White" <dwhite300 [at] comcast.net> wrote in message
news:OKudnWIBd8yrS_zZnZ2dnUVZ_tidnZ2d [at] comcast.com...
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> "JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
> news:UQ28g.39519$MM6.9124 [at] bignews3.bellsouth.net...
>> Pardon the off topic subject ,but it is actually very related to pool as
>> I
>> am trying to maximize the quality of my sleep so that I can play better
>> pool. :-)
>>
>> Does anyone in this newsgroup sleep on this mattress and is it the best
>> mattress you have ever owned? I am replacing my mattress and would love
> to
>> get some feedback from those that bought one.
>> Thanks,
>> JoeyA
>>
>>
>
> Joey - I'm looking into the same thing myself right now! I found two
> possibilities:
>
> 1. This is a foam mattress that is supposed to be cooler than Tempurpedic:
> http://www.healco.com/mattresses.html
>
> 2. This is an air mattress that looks interesting. I'm going to try one
> out in the store when I get a chance:
> http://www.satbed.com/
>
> Also look at www.epinions.com to get a lot of reviews from people who
> tried
> Tempurpedic, and the other bed.
>
> dwhite
>
>
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006819 ] |
Wed, 10 May 2006 22:55 |
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Roger Orsulak wrote:
> We ended up with a Simmons Beautyrest Exceptionale.
Same here, same bed. I can also say without hesitation that my
Beautyrest works. I grow more breathtaking with each passing night.
Stephen N.
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006823 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 01:43 |
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couple of additional points/clarifications. The jury is still out with
respect to heat retention. The exceptionale has some memory foam in the
top. So far, it's been good. Summertime will tell.
Also, it's not the be-all end-all. I still toss and turn all night, cannot
sleep on my back or my stomach, so I switch from side to side. The big
difference is the frequency. Before, I could go an hour on a side at the
beginning of the night. Then tossed with increasing frequency until by
morning, I looked like one of those Popeil rotisseries. I am sleeping very
well now, although still tossing somewhat. Exercise has helped too I'm
sure.
Roger the Mayor
"JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
news:Jcs8g.67410$Jk3.28193 [at] bignews5.bellsouth.net...
> Dan, I have had TWO different "pool players" tell me that the Simmons
> Exceptionale is the real deal. One said the World Class Exceptionale and
> the other said the standard Exceptionale. I am going to have to find a
> Simmons dealer and test out those two mattresses. I wonder if John (from
> the Google post) has any feminine testers who would like to ......oh, I'm
> sorry I can't go there, me being a married man and all.
> Seriously, one guy swears by the World Class Exceptionale and now the
> Mayor of RSB weighs in.....I am almost sold without a test. I too, can't
> stand any additional heat. I am one hot-blooded guy. ;-)
> Let me know where this thread leads you and I will try to do the same.
> Thanks!
>
> Warm Regards,
> JoeyA
>
> "Dan White" <dwhite300 [at] comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:OKudnWIBd8yrS_zZnZ2dnUVZ_tidnZ2d [at] comcast.com...
>>
>> "JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
>> news:UQ28g.39519$MM6.9124 [at] bignews3.bellsouth.net...
>>> Pardon the off topic subject ,but it is actually very related to pool as
>>> I
>>> am trying to maximize the quality of my sleep so that I can play better
>>> pool. :-)
>>>
>>> Does anyone in this newsgroup sleep on this mattress and is it the best
>>> mattress you have ever owned? I am replacing my mattress and would love
>> to
>>> get some feedback from those that bought one.
>>> Thanks,
>>> JoeyA
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Joey - I'm looking into the same thing myself right now! I found two
>> possibilities:
>>
>> 1. This is a foam mattress that is supposed to be cooler than
>> Tempurpedic:
>> http://www.healco.com/mattresses.html
>>
>> 2. This is an air mattress that looks interesting. I'm going to try one
>> out in the store when I get a chance:
>> http://www.satbed.com/
>>
>> Also look at www.epinions.com to get a lot of reviews from people who
>> tried
>> Tempurpedic, and the other bed.
>>
>> dwhite
>>
>>
>
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006825 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 02:09 |
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"Stephen N." <Steelystephen [at] coldmail.com> wrote in message
news:wrs8g.8406$Qq.276 [at] clgrps12...
> Roger Orsulak wrote:
>> We ended up with a Simmons Beautyrest Exceptionale.
>
> Same here, same bed. I can also say without hesitation that my Beautyrest
> works. I grow more breathtaking with each passing night.
>
> Stephen N.
Good God! Another Simmons lover, even if he is stuck on himself. ;-)- I
think I'm going to buy stock in Simmons tomorrow morning.
JoeyA
>
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006828 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 02:22 |
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Mr. Mayor, I think the bed is giving you a good spot but with your physical
infirmities it could just be some bed sores. It's kind of like me playing
Jose Parica with a spot. I just hope to get lucky, have a good match and be
able to walk tomorrow.
There was a company or business here in New Orleans at one time, where you
could climb inside of this device that as I recall looked kind of like a
coffin and inside your body would "float" maybe in a liquid gel, air or
something else and the container was soundproof but you could breathe
normally. I never actually saw one but read about it once and I wish I
could read up on it again. Every now and then I could use a world where I
could get away from the bumps and bruises for a few minutes. Maybe FEMA or
the Stafford Act could send me one. * really wish I could find out what
that device was. It was at least several years ago that I read about it.
JoeyA (may you rest well, your honor.)
"Roger Orsulak" <normorsulak [at] cox.net> wrote in message
news:tUu8g.23443$iF3.8220 [at] dukeread01...
> couple of additional points/clarifications. The jury is still out with
> respect to heat retention. The exceptionale has some memory foam in the
> top. So far, it's been good. Summertime will tell.
>
> Also, it's not the be-all end-all. I still toss and turn all night,
> cannot sleep on my back or my stomach, so I switch from side to side. The
> big difference is the frequency. Before, I could go an hour on a side at
> the beginning of the night. Then tossed with increasing frequency until
> by morning, I looked like one of those Popeil rotisseries. I am sleeping
> very well now, although still tossing somewhat. Exercise has helped too
> I'm sure.
>
> Roger the Mayor
>
>
> "JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
> news:Jcs8g.67410$Jk3.28193 [at] bignews5.bellsouth.net...
>> Dan, I have had TWO different "pool players" tell me that the Simmons
>> Exceptionale is the real deal. One said the World Class Exceptionale and
>> the other said the standard Exceptionale. I am going to have to find a
>> Simmons dealer and test out those two mattresses. I wonder if John (from
>> the Google post) has any feminine testers who would like to ......oh, I'm
>> sorry I can't go there, me being a married man and all.
>> Seriously, one guy swears by the World Class Exceptionale and now the
>> Mayor of RSB weighs in.....I am almost sold without a test. I too, can't
>> stand any additional heat. I am one hot-blooded guy. ;-)
>> Let me know where this thread leads you and I will try to do the same.
>> Thanks!
>>
>> Warm Regards,
>> JoeyA
>>
>> "Dan White" <dwhite300 [at] comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:OKudnWIBd8yrS_zZnZ2dnUVZ_tidnZ2d [at] comcast.com...
>>>
>>> "JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
>>> news:UQ28g.39519$MM6.9124 [at] bignews3.bellsouth.net...
>>>> Pardon the off topic subject ,but it is actually very related to pool
>>>> as I
>>>> am trying to maximize the quality of my sleep so that I can play better
>>>> pool. :-)
>>>>
>>>> Does anyone in this newsgroup sleep on this mattress and is it the best
>>>> mattress you have ever owned? I am replacing my mattress and would
>>>> love
>>> to
>>>> get some feedback from those that bought one.
>>>> Thanks,
>>>> JoeyA
>>>>
>>>>
>>>
>>> Joey - I'm looking into the same thing myself right now! I found two
>>> possibilities:
>>>
>>> 1. This is a foam mattress that is supposed to be cooler than
>>> Tempurpedic:
>>> http://www.healco.com/mattresses.html
>>>
>>> 2. This is an air mattress that looks interesting. I'm going to try
>>> one
>>> out in the store when I get a chance:
>>> http://www.satbed.com/
>>>
>>> Also look at www.epinions.com to get a lot of reviews from people who
>>> tried
>>> Tempurpedic, and the other bed.
>>>
>>> dwhite
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006829 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 02:25 |
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"JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
news:3hv8g.40361$MM6.12261 [at] bignews3.bellsouth.net...
>
> "Stephen N." <Steelystephen [at] coldmail.com> wrote in message
> news:wrs8g.8406$Qq.276 [at] clgrps12...
>> Roger Orsulak wrote:
>>> We ended up with a Simmons Beautyrest Exceptionale.
>>
>> Same here, same bed. I can also say without hesitation that my
>> Beautyrest works. I grow more breathtaking with each passing night.
>>
>> Stephen N.
>
> Good God! Another Simmons lover, even if he is stuck on himself. ;-)- I
> think I'm going to buy stock in Simmons tomorrow morning.
> JoeyA
>
>>
>
>
The Simmons family will be pleased. I've always liked them, but not for the
traditional reasons. The family used to own a huge stone house on the
eastern tip of Fishers Island, New York. The guest house, also of stone,
was a formidable edifice in and of itself. My buddy and I used to motor by
to one of our diving spots and I dreamed of what it would be like to live
there. I remember that about 30 years ago it went on the market for
550,000. I joked that if I had a half mill, I'd take out a loan for the
other 50 K and buy it. I'm sure that this propery is probably worth ten to
twenty times that now.
Roger the Mayor (in case you forgot)
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006830 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 02:27 |
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"JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
news:Dsv8g.40362$MM6.4266 [at] bignews3.bellsouth.net...
> Mr. Mayor, I think the bed is giving you a good spot but with your
> physical infirmities it could just be some bed sores. It's kind of like
> me playing Jose Parica with a spot. I just hope to get lucky, have a good
> match and be able to walk tomorrow.
> JoeyA (may you rest well, your honor.)
>
Thanks Joey. The morphine will help with that tremendously.
The Mayor
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006833 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 04:30 |
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"JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
news:Jcs8g.67410$Jk3.28193 [at] bignews5.bellsouth.net...
> Dan, I have had TWO different "pool players" tell me that the Simmons
> Exceptionale is the real deal. One said the World Class Exceptionale and
> the other said the standard Exceptionale. I am going to have to find a
> Simmons dealer and test out those two mattresses. I wonder if John (from
> the Google post) has any feminine testers who would like to ......oh, I'm
> sorry I can't go there, me being a married man and all.
> Seriously, one guy swears by the World Class Exceptionale and now the
Mayor
> of RSB weighs in.....I am almost sold without a test. I too, can't stand
> any additional heat. I am one hot-blooded guy. ;-)
> Let me know where this thread leads you and I will try to do the same.
> Thanks!
Sure. I have a weird thing going on. I usually wake up with a bit of a
sore back, and it is bad enough to get me out of bed on a Sunday morning
when I'd rather be sleeping in more. After I get up, within 15 minutes,
there's no back pain at all. This has been going on for a long time and I
didn't think much of it. For the last 4 nights, though, the pain is much
worse, to where I wake up at 4 am and have to take advil for back spasms.
Again, when I get up, most of the pain goes away pretty quickly. This is
what is making me research a new bed very quickly. I'm considering a trip
to the doctor, too, but I think it is just the mattress catching up with me.
:(
I'll check out the ones you mentioned above, but I don't think I'll buy ANY
mattress that doesn't offer a free trial period. Beds are such an
individual thing.
Oh, you might consider that an air bed would be likely to float, if that
matters to you. ;) (Hope you take that the right way!)
thanks,
dwhite
>
> Warm Regards,
> JoeyA
>
> "Dan White" <dwhite300 [at] comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:OKudnWIBd8yrS_zZnZ2dnUVZ_tidnZ2d [at] comcast.com...
> >
> > "JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
> > news:UQ28g.39519$MM6.9124 [at] bignews3.bellsouth.net...
> >> Pardon the off topic subject ,but it is actually very related to pool
as
> >> I
> >> am trying to maximize the quality of my sleep so that I can play better
> >> pool. :-)
> >>
> >> Does anyone in this newsgroup sleep on this mattress and is it the best
> >> mattress you have ever owned? I am replacing my mattress and would
love
> > to
> >> get some feedback from those that bought one.
> >> Thanks,
> >> JoeyA
> >>
> >>
> >
> > Joey - I'm looking into the same thing myself right now! I found two
> > possibilities:
> >
> > 1. This is a foam mattress that is supposed to be cooler than
Tempurpedic:
> > http://www.healco.com/mattresses.html
> >
> > 2. This is an air mattress that looks interesting. I'm going to try
one
> > out in the store when I get a chance:
> > http://www.satbed.com/
> >
> > Also look at www.epinions.com to get a lot of reviews from people who
> > tried
> > Tempurpedic, and the other bed.
> >
> > dwhite
> >
> >
>
>
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006834 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 04:41 |
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"JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
news:3hv8g.40361$MM6.12261 [at] bignews3.bellsouth.net...
>
> "Stephen N." <Steelystephen [at] coldmail.com> wrote in message
> news:wrs8g.8406$Qq.276 [at] clgrps12...
> > Roger Orsulak wrote:
> >> We ended up with a Simmons Beautyrest Exceptionale.
> >
> > Same here, same bed. I can also say without hesitation that my
Beautyrest
> > works. I grow more breathtaking with each passing night.
> >
> > Stephen N.
>
> Good God! Another Simmons lover, even if he is stuck on himself. ;-)- I
> think I'm going to buy stock in Simmons tomorrow morning.
> JoeyA
>
You really should check out epinions.com. There are quite a few negative
reviews there from people who have owned the Simmons for more than a year.
It seems difficult to find the perfect mattress.
dwhite
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Thu, 11 May 2006 05:32 |
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"Dan White" <dwhite300 [at] comcast.net> wrote in message
news:OKudnWIBd8yrS_zZnZ2dnUVZ_tidnZ2d [at] comcast.com...
>
> 2. This is an air mattress that looks interesting. I'm going to try one
> out in the store when I get a chance:
> http://www.satbed.com/
>
Oops. I took my own advice and checked out this company on epinions.com.
Looks like a scam.
dwhite
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006838 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 07:49 |
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On Wed, 10 May 2006 19:22:05 -0500, "JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote:
>There was a company or business here in New Orleans at one time, where you
>could climb inside of this device that as I recall looked kind of like a
>coffin and inside your body would "float" maybe in a liquid gel, air or
>something else and the container was soundproof but you could breathe
>normally. I never actually saw one but read about it once and I wish I
>could read up on it again. Every now and then I could use a world where I
>could get away from the bumps and bruises for a few minutes. Maybe FEMA or
>the Stafford Act could send me one. * really wish I could find out what
>that device was.
Joey,
It's called a sensory deprivation chamber.
Ron
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006840 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 08:07 |
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You are right on the money. Thanks Ron. This newsgroup is the greatest.
Glad to see you are still around. Hope your better half is selling more
books than ever.
Warm Regards,
JoeyA
Now for the next question: Has anyone "floated" in a sensory deprivation
chamber and what were your conclusions?
Thanks,
JoeyA
"Ron Hudson" <Ron [at] Intermediacorp.net> wrote in message
news:a1k5621a23ceceoq0vtprch3opqi9iuo2e [at] 4ax.com...
> On Wed, 10 May 2006 19:22:05 -0500, "JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote:
>
>>There was a company or business here in New Orleans at one time, where you
>>could climb inside of this device that as I recall looked kind of like a
>>coffin and inside your body would "float" maybe in a liquid gel, air or
>>something else and the container was soundproof but you could breathe
>>normally. I never actually saw one but read about it once and I wish I
>>could read up on it again. Every now and then I could use a world where I
>>could get away from the bumps and bruises for a few minutes. Maybe FEMA
>>or
>>the Stafford Act could send me one. * really wish I could find out what
>>that device was.
>
> Joey,
>
> It's called a sensory deprivation chamber.
>
>
> Ron
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006841 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 08:59 |
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JoeyA wrote:
> Pardon the off topic subject ,but it is actually very related to pool as I
> am trying to maximize the quality of my sleep so that I can play better
> pool. :-)
>
Here is a link that should interest you: http://www.slate.com/id/93956/
I was once a district manager for a large mattress retailer, and I can
assure you that everything in the article is on the up and up.
Jerry R
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006842 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 09:03 |
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"JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
news:Dsv8g.40362$MM6.4266 [at] bignews3.bellsouth.net...
> Mr. Mayor, I think the bed is giving you a good spot but with your
> physical infirmities it could just be some bed sores. It's kind of like
> me playing Jose Parica with a spot. I just hope to get lucky, have a good
> match and be able to walk tomorrow.
>
> There was a company or business here in New Orleans at one time, where you
> could climb inside of this device that as I recall looked kind of like a
> coffin and inside your body would "float" maybe in a liquid gel, air or
> something else and the container was soundproof but you could breathe
> normally. I never actually saw one but read about it once and I wish I
> could read up on it again. Every now and then I could use a world where I
> could get away from the bumps and bruises for a few minutes. Maybe FEMA
> or the Stafford Act could send me one. * really wish I could find out
> what that device was. It was at least several years ago that I read about
> it.
> JoeyA (may you rest well, your honor.)
I believe it's a sensory deprivation tank.
Jerry R
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006843 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 10:04 |
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"JoeyA" wrote:
There was a company here where you could climb inside this
device that looked kind of like a coffin and your body would
"float" maybe in a liquid, and the container was soundproof
but you could breathe normally. I never actually saw one
but read about it once and I wish I could read up on it again.
Every now and then I could use a world where I could get
away from the bumps and bruises for a few minutes. I wish
I could find out what that device was.
_______________________________________________
It was a sensory deprivation tank. For more information:
http://www.floattank.com/what.html
A float in the the tank could be an interesting, relaxing trip
for an adventurous person but an unpleasant experience for
one who wished or needed to remain in control.
It was not commercially successful, but behavioral scientists
still research the subject. The movie "Altered States" was
an exciting fictional dramatization of the research gone bad.
Sensory deprivation has long been a tool of interrogators to
soften up a subject.
Sensory deprivation has been used to explain the phenomenon
of motorists stopping and freezing up on the Mackinac Bridge.
After miles of driving on the bridge with no visual references to
stimulate the field of view, the brain loses its bearings.
This may explain why alien invaders never appear in busy cities;
instead, people see them at night in sparsely populated areas.
Rodan.
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006844 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 11:38 |
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"JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote
>
> Now for the next question: Has anyone "floated" in a sensory deprivation
> chamber and what were your conclusions?
Joey, this is an area - somewhat like acupuncture - that's so fuzzy that
other people's opinions aren't worth a whole lot. Some people love the
things, others find them an utter scam. These days the builders more
commonly call them "flotation tanks". The Samadhi Company founded by John
Lilly still exists, and there are some other makers. A web search for
"flotation tanks" should turn them up, and a search for "flotation centers"
should turn up commercial places that rent their use by the hour. Home model
tanks aren't cheap to buy, starting around $6K. Mostly what they are is a
sound and light tight fiberglass container with about a foot of water in it
that's had several hundred pounds of Epsom salts dissolved in it - couldn't
sink if you had to - and a heater to keep it at 94 degrees F (or so - skin
temperature).
-- jwp
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006846 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 12:32 |
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"Ron Hudson" <Ron [at] Intermediacorp.net> wrote in message
news:a1k5621a23ceceoq0vtprch3opqi9iuo2e [at] 4ax.com...
> On Wed, 10 May 2006 19:22:05 -0500, "JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote:
>
>>There was a company or business here in New Orleans at one time, where you
>>could climb inside of this device that as I recall looked kind of like a
>>coffin and inside your body would "float" maybe in a liquid gel, air or
>>something else and the container was soundproof but you could breathe
>>normally. I never actually saw one but read about it once and I wish I
>>could read up on it again. Every now and then I could use a world where I
>>could get away from the bumps and bruises for a few minutes. Maybe FEMA
>>or
>>the Stafford Act could send me one. * really wish I could find out what
>>that device was.
>
> Joey,
>
> It's called a sensory deprivation chamber.
>
>
> Ron
This was on an old episode of Hawaii 5-0. OK, I guess it was kinda
redundant to use the word "old."
Roger
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006850 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 14:01 |
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OK. Now you are DA MAN, DAN. I will have to check out eopinions. I
confess not having done so yet but will soon. THANKS!
JoeyA
"Dan White" <dwhite300 [at] comcast.net> wrote in message
news:G9WdnVC6_ITOOf_ZRVn-gQ [at] comcast.com...
> "JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
> news:3hv8g.40361$MM6.12261 [at] bignews3.bellsouth.net...
>>
>> "Stephen N." <Steelystephen [at] coldmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:wrs8g.8406$Qq.276 [at] clgrps12...
>> > Roger Orsulak wrote:
>> >> We ended up with a Simmons Beautyrest Exceptionale.
>> >
>> > Same here, same bed. I can also say without hesitation that my
> Beautyrest
>> > works. I grow more breathtaking with each passing night.
>> >
>> > Stephen N.
>>
>> Good God! Another Simmons lover, even if he is stuck on himself. ;-)- I
>> think I'm going to buy stock in Simmons tomorrow morning.
>> JoeyA
>>
>
> You really should check out epinions.com. There are quite a few negative
> reviews there from people who have owned the Simmons for more than a year.
> It seems difficult to find the perfect mattress.
>
> dwhite
>
>
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006851 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 14:04 |
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John,
I read up on it and now I remember a bit more than I did yesterday. I
thought I remembered that there was a commercial operation in New Orleans
but it isn't listed any longer. There are many commercial operations around
the country but none in Louisiana or Mississippi. I will have tocheck
Mobile and Pensacola which are close enough to visit and try them out.
Thanks,
JoeyA
"John W. Pierce" <jwpretd [at] yahoo.com> wrote in message
news:TCD8g.17089$Qq.16428 [at] tornado.texas.rr.com...
> "JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote
>>
>> Now for the next question: Has anyone "floated" in a sensory deprivation
>> chamber and what were your conclusions?
>
> Joey, this is an area - somewhat like acupuncture - that's so fuzzy that
> other people's opinions aren't worth a whole lot. Some people love the
> things, others find them an utter scam. These days the builders more
> commonly call them "flotation tanks". The Samadhi Company founded by John
> Lilly still exists, and there are some other makers. A web search for
> "flotation tanks" should turn them up, and a search for "flotation
> centers" should turn up commercial places that rent their use by the hour.
> Home model tanks aren't cheap to buy, starting around $6K. Mostly what
> they are is a sound and light tight fiberglass container with about a foot
> of water in it that's had several hundred pounds of Epsom salts dissolved
> in it - couldn't sink if you had to - and a heater to keep it at 94
> degrees F (or so - skin temperature).
>
> -- jwp
>
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006852 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 14:10 |
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Now that's the kind of info I like getting back. Here in New Orleans, we
call that lagniappe-something extra or something not expected. I like the
final statement about why alien invaders never appear in busy cities.
One of the web sites I visited refuted claims that this is a sensory
deprivation chamber. Maybe they had good reason to but I would think the
float tanks are similar to meditation and could be very helpful to some
people.
Has anyone actually climbed into one? Do you know anyone close to you that
has used one more than once?
JoeyA
"Rodan" <Rodan [at] verizon.NOT> wrote in message
news:beC8g.71285$W83.2835 [at] trnddc07...
> "JoeyA" wrote:
>
> There was a company here where you could climb inside this
> device that looked kind of like a coffin and your body would
> "float" maybe in a liquid, and the container was soundproof
> but you could breathe normally. I never actually saw one
> but read about it once and I wish I could read up on it again.
>
> Every now and then I could use a world where I could get
> away from the bumps and bruises for a few minutes. I wish
> I could find out what that device was.
>
> _______________________________________________
>
> It was a sensory deprivation tank. For more information:
>
> http://www.floattank.com/what.html
>
> A float in the the tank could be an interesting, relaxing trip
> for an adventurous person but an unpleasant experience for
> one who wished or needed to remain in control.
>
> It was not commercially successful, but behavioral scientists
> still research the subject. The movie "Altered States" was
> an exciting fictional dramatization of the research gone bad.
> Sensory deprivation has long been a tool of interrogators to
> soften up a subject.
>
> Sensory deprivation has been used to explain the phenomenon
> of motorists stopping and freezing up on the Mackinac Bridge.
> After miles of driving on the bridge with no visual references to
> stimulate the field of view, the brain loses its bearings.
>
> This may explain why alien invaders never appear in busy cities;
> instead, people see them at night in sparsely populated areas.
>
> Rodan.
>
>
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006853 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 14:14 |
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Jerry, that is awesome. In my research I had come to find out that most of
the mattresses were the same mattresses but with different names at
different stores. It was confusing but now I understand.
That article was the BEST. Everyone should read it.
JoeyA
"Jerry R" <JRave [at] optonspamsucksline.net> wrote in message
news:qhB8g.523$%L2.469 [at] fe12.lga...
> JoeyA wrote:
>> Pardon the off topic subject ,but it is actually very related to pool as
>> I
>> am trying to maximize the quality of my sleep so that I can play better
>> pool. :-)
>>
>
> Here is a link that should interest you: http://www.slate.com/id/93956/
>
> I was once a district manager for a large mattress retailer, and I can
> assure you that everything in the article is on the up and up.
>
> Jerry R
>
>
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006856 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 14:22 |
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I had to write again, Jerry . The author of that article must be related to
George Fels. He is awesomely funny, insightful and cuts to the chase in a
hurry. :-)
JoeyA
"Jerry R" <JRave [at] optonspamsucksline.net> wrote in message
news:qhB8g.523$%L2.469 [at] fe12.lga...
> JoeyA wrote:
>> Pardon the off topic subject ,but it is actually very related to pool as
>> I
>> am trying to maximize the quality of my sleep so that I can play better
>> pool. :-)
>>
>
> Here is a link that should interest you: http://www.slate.com/id/93956/
>
> I was once a district manager for a large mattress retailer, and I can
> assure you that everything in the article is on the up and up.
>
> Jerry R
>
>
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006871 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 19:42 |
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Roger Orsulak wrote:
> "Ron Hudson" <Ron [at] Intermediacorp.net> wrote in message
>>It's called a sensory deprivation chamber.
> This was on an old episode of Hawaii 5-0. OK, I guess it was kinda
> redundant to use the word "old."
Come on, you don't remember William Hurt in Altered States? Nothing
like LSD and SDC therapy to bring out the animal in you...
Stephen N.
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006875 ] |
Thu, 11 May 2006 21:03 |
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"JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
news:dRF8g.39475$iB2.14637 [at] bignews4.bellsouth.net...
> Jerry, that is awesome. In my research I had come to find out that most
> of the mattresses were the same mattresses but with different names at
> different stores. It was confusing but now I understand.
>
> That article was the BEST. Everyone should read it.
> JoeyA
Just glad to be able to help you.
Jerry R
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006883 ] |
Fri, 12 May 2006 04:29 |
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"JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
news:ZEF8g.39471$iB2.24899 [at] bignews4.bellsouth.net...
> OK. Now you are DA MAN, DAN. I will have to check out eopinions. I
> confess not having done so yet but will soon. THANKS!
> JoeyA
Sure Joey. You might call me DA CONFUSED MAN. Everytime I look at a new
bed somebody out there tells you why you should never buy one! lol. I'm
thinking to just buy one with a good return policy and go from there. Let
me know what you end up with. BTW, you don't really want to sleep in a
deprivation chamber every night, do you? I mean, where would you put the
alarm clock?
dwhite
>
> "Dan White" <dwhite300 [at] comcast.net> wrote in message
> news:G9WdnVC6_ITOOf_ZRVn-gQ [at] comcast.com...
> > "JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
> > news:3hv8g.40361$MM6.12261 [at] bignews3.bellsouth.net...
> >>
> >> "Stephen N." <Steelystephen [at] coldmail.com> wrote in message
> >> news:wrs8g.8406$Qq.276 [at] clgrps12...
> >> > Roger Orsulak wrote:
> >> >> We ended up with a Simmons Beautyrest Exceptionale.
> >> >
> >> > Same here, same bed. I can also say without hesitation that my
> > Beautyrest
> >> > works. I grow more breathtaking with each passing night.
> >> >
> >> > Stephen N.
> >>
> >> Good God! Another Simmons lover, even if he is stuck on himself. ;-)-
I
> >> think I'm going to buy stock in Simmons tomorrow morning.
> >> JoeyA
> >>
> >
> > You really should check out epinions.com. There are quite a few
negative
> > reviews there from people who have owned the Simmons for more than a
year.
> > It seems difficult to find the perfect mattress.
> >
> > dwhite
> >
> >
>
>
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006885 ] |
Fri, 12 May 2006 04:36 |
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Dan White wrote:
> "JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
> news:ZEF8g.39471$iB2.24899 [at] bignews4.bellsouth.net...
>
>>OK. Now you are DA MAN, DAN. I will have to check out eopinions. I
>>confess not having done so yet but will soon. THANKS!
>> JoeyA
>
>
> Sure Joey. You might call me DA CONFUSED MAN. Everytime I look at a new
> bed somebody out there tells you why you should never buy one! lol. I'm
> thinking to just buy one with a good return policy and go from there. Let
> me know what you end up with. BTW, you don't really want to sleep in a
> deprivation chamber every night, do you? I mean, where would you put the
> alarm clock?
>
> dwhite
>
Hell, put it inside. After 8 hours of deprivation, an alarm going off
beside your head should eject you like a piece of toast out of a toaster.
Donald
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006887 ] |
Fri, 12 May 2006 05:19 |
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"Donald Tees" <donald_tees [at] sympatico.ca> wrote in message
news:6xS8g.5590$aq5.316164 [at] news20.bellglobal.com...
> Dan White wrote:
> > "JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
> > news:ZEF8g.39471$iB2.24899 [at] bignews4.bellsouth.net...
> >
> >>OK. Now you are DA MAN, DAN. I will have to check out eopinions. I
> >>confess not having done so yet but will soon. THANKS!
> >> JoeyA
> >
> >
> > Sure Joey. You might call me DA CONFUSED MAN. Everytime I look at a
new
> > bed somebody out there tells you why you should never buy one! lol. I'm
> > thinking to just buy one with a good return policy and go from there.
Let
> > me know what you end up with. BTW, you don't really want to sleep in a
> > deprivation chamber every night, do you? I mean, where would you put
the
> > alarm clock?
> >
> > dwhite
> >
>
> Hell, put it inside. After 8 hours of deprivation, an alarm going off
> beside your head should eject you like a piece of toast out of a toaster.
>
> Donald
Or drive you insane. "Da Howwah, Da Howwah!"
dwhite
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006889 ] |
Fri, 12 May 2006 06:46 |
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I like the article that started off with the author telling you that he
hated all mattress salesmen. That made me laugh because I haven'teven put
myselfin front of one and I already dislike the thought of talking to them.
I think I am just going to lay down on a mattress and if it feels good to me
I'm going to buy just the mattress. Why buy the boxsprings when I already
have a set even if they are 20 years old?
I like trying new things and would love to try resting in a float tank. I
am thinking that it might help my pool game and you know how I am when it
comes to trying anything that will help my pool game. :-)
JoeyA
"Dan White" <dwhite300 [at] comcast.net> wrote in message
news:lLCdnY4DnKN7b_7Z4p2dnA [at] comcast.com...
>
> "JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
> news:ZEF8g.39471$iB2.24899 [at] bignews4.bellsouth.net...
>> OK. Now you are DA MAN, DAN. I will have to check out eopinions. I
>> confess not having done so yet but will soon. THANKS!
>> JoeyA
>
> Sure Joey. You might call me DA CONFUSED MAN. Everytime I look at a new
> bed somebody out there tells you why you should never buy one! lol. I'm
> thinking to just buy one with a good return policy and go from there. Let
> me know what you end up with. BTW, you don't really want to sleep in a
> deprivation chamber every night, do you? I mean, where would you put the
> alarm clock?
>
> dwhite
>
>>
>> "Dan White" <dwhite300 [at] comcast.net> wrote in message
>> news:G9WdnVC6_ITOOf_ZRVn-gQ [at] comcast.com...
>> > "JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote in message
>> > news:3hv8g.40361$MM6.12261 [at] bignews3.bellsouth.net...
>> >>
>> >> "Stephen N." <Steelystephen [at] coldmail.com> wrote in message
>> >> news:wrs8g.8406$Qq.276 [at] clgrps12...
>> >> > Roger Orsulak wrote:
>> >> >> We ended up with a Simmons Beautyrest Exceptionale.
>> >> >
>> >> > Same here, same bed. I can also say without hesitation that my
>> > Beautyrest
>> >> > works. I grow more breathtaking with each passing night.
>> >> >
>> >> > Stephen N.
>> >>
>> >> Good God! Another Simmons lover, even if he is stuck on himself.
>> >> ;-)-
> I
>> >> think I'm going to buy stock in Simmons tomorrow morning.
>> >> JoeyA
>> >>
>> >
>> > You really should check out epinions.com. There are quite a few
> negative
>> > reviews there from people who have owned the Simmons for more than a
> year.
>> > It seems difficult to find the perfect mattress.
>> >
>> > dwhite
>> >
>> >
>>
>>
>
>
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| Re: TEMPUR-Pedic Mattress [message #1006893 ] |
Fri, 12 May 2006 16:09 |
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In article <JqU8g.40823$Kn4.19794 [at] bignews2.bellsouth.net>,
"JoeyA" <joey [at] katrina.com> wrote:
> I like trying new things and would love to try resting in a float tank.
Have you ever tried a water bed? Some people like them, some don't.
At least with a water bed you probably won't start killing wild
animals at your local zoo and eating them raw. :-)
$.02 -Ron Shepard
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