PeteC2Got Mouse? MVM join:2002-01-20 Bristol, CT |
PeteC2
MVM
2012-Feb-24 10:01 am
[Chat] You know you're gettin' old when......you get excited about buying a rocker-recliner! Always used to say that recliners were for old folks...well... For a change, we are getting back a pretty substantial sum on our income tax returns, and we decided that our old couch has about exceeded its life-span...it was inexpensive (i.e. "cheap"), and it gets a lot of usage in our small living room. At the same time, we decided that the matching chair isn't the greatest either, and I am finally going to give in to my lazy-boy side and replace it with a recliner (a "man-chair?" ) Maybe Icky or some other trend-setting, fashion conscious sofa experts can give me a few suggestions? Do any of these come with built-in couch-cushion change? (I know that I may be letting myself in for some serious sofa-fashion rude awakenings...) |
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signmeuptoo94Bless you Howie Premium Member join:2001-11-22 NanoParticle |
bob o pedic FTW!!! |
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SunnyRuns from Clowns
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I dream of moving out of this (too big for me) split level and downsizing big time. That will have to wait because of the economy and the way it has affected the "want-to-work" members of my family. For now I am the safety net for all and big house makes a place to land. Anyway, should that dream eventually be realized (smaller home with much smaller yard to maintain), I don't think I'll include a sofa type piece of furniture. Maybe a loveseat, maybe, and a couple of recliners. (Pete, gurls like recliners, too.) I would love to hear experience anyone has with recliners. I'm not sure about the rocker part, but I sure would appreciate the recliner part, yessssssss! Of course I would need to make rules for myself, like "no reclining unless you've done your workouts." |
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Stooges FanI'm Trying To Think, But Nothing Happens Premium Member join:2002-10-18
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said by Sunny:I would love to hear experience anyone has with recliners. Without a doubt I would recommend going with recliners. (They are the best invention since Depends)I would recommend Lazy Boy. Ours are 12 years old and look and feel like new. The main thing to look for is to make sure your legs are well supported when you kick back. If your calves overhang the support move on to the next model. Lazy Boy works very well for me . I am 6'4" and my legs are well supported when reclined. I am sure other manufactures would work too, but I stopped looking when I found the one that worked for me. Happy hunting. |
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SunnyRuns from Clowns
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Sunny
2012-Feb-24 12:24 pm
Thank you! I really had no clue how to judge fit. At 5' 4.5" I prolly would need to move on from your model and wouldn't have known it, I'll bet. |
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IcarusCHAOS RULES Mod join:2000-11-08 Off Center
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Oh......(waving hands).....OH OH!!!!! I have the perfect couch for you! Whatcha think???? Its PUUUUURRRRRRFECT! |
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SunnyRuns from Clowns
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Sunny
2012-Feb-24 12:37 pm
I think his wife might object to him bringing that girl to live in their home. |
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IcarusCHAOS RULES Mod join:2000-11-08 Off Center
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Icarus
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2012-Feb-24 12:39 pm
Well will ya look at that! There is a girl! Huh....go figure! |
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SunnyRuns from Clowns
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Sunny
2012-Feb-24 1:42 pm
Nice try. You'll never fool Mrs. Icky. Edit: Now stop trying to keep Pete 'n me from learning about recliners. We need our rest! |
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jaynicklit up Premium Member join:2001-02-06 Sterling Heights, MI
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No worries, my recliner worked well for my mother(RIP) at 5'5", and works great for Kathy who is 5'6 and me (6'3). I can sleep better in the recliner than the the sofa er couch! |
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GizmoTrust Me I'm a Professional MVM join:2000-08-19 In Your Mind ARRIS NVG589
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jimhamiltonFacto Non Verba Premium Member join:2002-03-21 Emmetsburg, IA
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You'll want to get something that blends in well. |
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jaynicklit up Premium Member join:2001-02-06 Sterling Heights, MI 1 edit
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Keep sorto away from spinning ones, we can't afford to let her get dizzy! |
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GizmoTrust Me I'm a Professional MVM join:2000-08-19 In Your Mind |
Gizmo
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2012-Feb-24 2:39 pm
Her middle name is Dizzy.............................. |
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SunnyRuns from Clowns
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Somehow, Giz, I have no trouble picturing you in that contraption ... somehow. |
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Sunny
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said by Gizmo:
Her middle name is Dizzy.............................. Actually, I prefer Ditzy, thank you very much. |
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IcarusCHAOS RULES Mod join:2000-11-08 Off Center
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said by PeteC2: You know you're gettin' old when... Somebody gives you this hat! |
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jaynicklit up Premium Member join:2001-02-06 Sterling Heights, MI |
jaynick
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2012-Feb-25 10:54 am
said by Icarus:said by PeteC2: You know you're gettin' old when... Somebody gives you this hat! My kind of hat! |
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GizmoTrust Me I'm a Professional MVM join:2000-08-19 In Your Mind ARRIS NVG589
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I'm sooo old my birth certificate has expired............................ |
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howieh4 more weeks MVM join:2000-08-06 Metuchen, NJ
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When I was young the Dead Sea was just a little sick. |
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IcarusCHAOS RULES Mod join:2000-11-08 Off Center |
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When I bend down to tie my shoes I start to wonder what else I can do while Im down there. |
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Santa FeBUT.....I Digress!
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Your lucky, in my case writing hadn't been Invented yet! |
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jaynicklit up Premium Member join:2001-02-06 Sterling Heights, MI 1 edit |
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I am so old that when I visit a museum I have to keep moving! |
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said by Icarus:When I bend down to tie my shoes I start to wonder what else I can do while Im down there. Heck, I even have a hard time getting down there! |
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PeteC2Got Mouse? MVM join:2002-01-20 Bristol, CT |
to Sunny
said by Sunny: (Pete, gurls like recliners, too.) Yep, my mom simply loves hers! Anne is more of the sofa-lovin' women variety...which works out well for both of us |
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said by Stooges Fan:Without a doubt I would recommend going with recliners. (They are the best invention since Depends) I would recommend Lazy Boy. Ours are 12 years old and look and feel like new. The main thing to look for is to make sure your legs are well supported when you kick back. If your calves overhang the support move on to the next model. Lazy Boy works very well for me . I am 6'4" and my legs are well supported when reclined. I am sure other manufactures would work too, but I stopped looking when I found the one that worked for me.
Happy hunting. Good advice, thanks! (although the depends part kind of scares me ) I am not nearly as tall as you are, but at 6'1", yes, the depth/length is an important factor. My real concern is how well whichever I pick holds up. I hear a lot of complaints about recliners that start out well, but don't hold up either due to the materials or the reclining mechanism. |
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said by jimhamilton:You'll want to get something that blends in well. Now that is a sofa that could wind me up in divorce-court! |
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said by Icarus:said by PeteC2: You know you're gettin' old when... Somebody gives you this hat! That is one response that I will not show Anne...she might just run out and get me one... |
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BadHatHook'M Horns Premium Member join:2003-10-14 Rosa's Place |
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Maybe Squirt and Sorto need one... they are old... |
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