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Things that might go away in a few years (off the top of my head):
Boxing
Cigarette machines (One hopes)
Ice trays
MySpace
Cavendish bananas (the kind we are used to)
Spam (maybe)
Old fashions, side cars, rob roys, and a few other cocktails
Drum brakes
Necco wafers (Although they have shown remarkable staying power)
Mechanical slot machines
Polar bears (*sniff*)
Manual car windows (except in "classic" cars)
CRTs
Crisco shortening
Film cameras (except for hobbiests)
Lick 'em postage stamps
Incandescent light bulbs (except for special applications)
McDonald's counter workers Humans Need Not Apply
I still use ice cube trays, maybe I can pass the recipe along to a few generations. We don't use much ice and an ice maker seemed like one more gadget that could break on a refrigerator, not to mention potential water issues on the floor, if the darn thing leaked. The staying power of Necco wafers is now in doubt. The factory closed unexpectedly last week. Now who remembers party lines used with those rotary dial phones?
Lainey, you are right to be wary of ice makers. When the Napa fires hit last October, we had to evacuate for five days. The power was off and all the ice in our icemaker melted, ran down the front of the fridge and onto the floor. This was the new oak floor that we had redone during our home remodel less than a year earlier. It warped the floor terribly. We just had the kitchen, eating area and family room floors sanded and resealed a couple months ago. Thankfully insurance covered the entire cost with no questions asked.
If your power is off, empty your icemaker and turn off the valve.
07-31-2018, 05:48 AM
