This weekend we found an older model Advantium wall oven (240) for $50 at the Habitat Restore. Manufactured 8/2005, it's kind of grimy on the outside, but looks pristine on the inside, and we think it was never installed. But it's not convection - just speedcook and microwave. We'd been planning on getting a new Profile convection microwave to use as a second oven (using a great multi app. GE Profile rebate coming up) but now don't know if the Advantium would work instead, or maybe even better? I just don't get, yet, the differences in how these appliances work, and how they balance out, esp. without the convection in the Advantium. I mostly wanted the 2nd smaller oven for cooking up just a few cookies at a time or a pan of brownies, lunch pizzas, casseroles, and some small roasts, plus microwave chores - I'm just cooking for two most of the time. Experiences or advice, anyone?

I, have the Profile convection oven. Great for the holiday's. and for every day use. I, use it a lot living in Arizona, not wanting to heat the house in the summer. It work's really well. It get's lot's of use. I, think the Advantium, cook's thing's faster. You, could go on the GE web site and compare them, or call GE and ask.

I didn't look at the website but I am definitely one who will try to look and feel my best - hopefully at whatever age! I do believe that attitude has alot to do with it. Of course we are all aging, but you can look your age or you can look great for your age. Staying active, healthy (well what we can do to be healthy, of course we have no control over the big picture), flexible, etc. makes a huge difference. I hope to never be someone who says "oh, I'm 50 (60, 80), I can't do that"! I do not try to make myself younger, but the best I can be at any given age. Having healthy habits can make a difference. I think our own Mitch is a perfect example!! FWIW, people are usually surprised to find out my age. My husband is the same way - he never stops. I truly think to keep moving makes a huge difference in our lives. We have some young just married friends who paid us a huge compliment. The husband happened to see my husband's driver's license, and he was shocked. So much so that he blurted out - you can't be that "old" - you're too much fun! LOL That's another bit of advice - have a variety of friends and even a variety of ages! The college girls where I work come in and talk with me about girl things and even voted me best dressed (in our building LOL). The male best dressed they picked is a few years older than me!

Wow, I sure wouldn't call a craftsman who can make a solid cabinet with strict tolerances "old fart". As more and more of these men die off, we're losing a lot of knowledge and quality craftsmanship. The market moved away from this because most likely the guys at the top could make more money easier and give the consumer a crappier product with less hassles on their end. In the end, kitchen cabinets end up being junk instead of something that a homeowner can be proud of. I know from re-ordering several "off" cabinets that most of what passes for "good" quality these days can't hold a candle to cabinets 40 years ago. It's a pretty bleak outlook for things to come, IMO.