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zanne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:41 PM
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We just got our first paper shredder.
I got it for my husband for his birthday. We've been sitting, mesmerized, as the machine deposits little tiny strips of paper into the receptacle. We can't wait for the mail tomorrow so we can shred junkmail that's still in the envelope. With any luck, we'll get one of those AOL CD's. We're easily entertained. What kinds of stupid things entertain you?
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swimboy Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:44 PM
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1. We had a big night with ours the other night.
Got it for Christmas and were motivated to get rid of all kinds of shit. Now there is even some room in the file drawers.
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Road Scholar Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:45 PM
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3. The shreds make a good charcoal starter. eom
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Courtesy Flush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:45 PM
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2. I tried to warn them about copycats!
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wildhorses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 03:49 PM
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4. i am SOOOOOO jealous--i asked for one for christmas but--
did i get one???































































hell no *hummph*
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montanto Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 04:28 PM
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5. everyone needs
a paper shredder. Almost anything you get in the mail these days can be used
to steal your identity. Everyone run out and get one right now!

The thrill wears off pretty quicky, about when you empty it for the first time and get 3 brazillion little pieces of paper on the floor.
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jobycom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 04:32 PM
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6. If you have pets, unplug it when you are not using it at that moment!
Either take my word for it, or read this link if you want to be depressed.

http://www.snopes.com/critters/crusader/shredder.asp
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EnviroBat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 05:46 PM
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10. Thank you for that warning...
Damn, I never even thought of that before. I don't have a dog or cat at the moment, but I've been considering getting something more cuddly than my Iguana. I placed my paper shredder in the non-auto-on mode...
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zanne Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jan-10-07 08:42 AM
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11. Mine shuts off by itself after 30 minutes...
But I guess I should still unplug it when not in use, because I have four cats.
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AlCzervik Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 04:44 PM
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7. the shreddings make great packing material if you need to ship something fragile
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Sequoia Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 04:59 PM
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8. You're a riot!
Stupid things that entertain me are the reflection of water movements on my ceiling when the sun shines on the water. Or when sunlight shines through the crystal hanging in the window and rainbows are thrown all over the room.
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Blue-Jay Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Tue Jan-09-07 05:03 PM
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9. Will it shred an Eggo?
Ya gotta try.
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