Can the local store get the better bulb? I'd go back and tell them.

And flower bulbs can last even longer!

Attend the right event and get them for free.

We get them at Costco.
By the way, I love Cayce's comment.

Cayce, did you know that at one time tulip bulbs were used as currency? Maybe Fred can use the old bulbs to buy the new bulbs? Or buy flowers for Joanne?

Yes ... I am a bit nuts today. Is it cocktail time yet?

It's called "built in obsolescence". I'm not a conspiracy theorist although this concept feels like it. It goes back to my razor blade theory . My close friend and shrink brought this to light. He had a heavy beard . Every year Gillette would take about 1/1000 of a micron off the sharpening tool of its razors. Causing nicks . Also coming out with a new razor at about the same time . Whatever. More trips up the ladder, more trips to the Hardware Store and more exposure to risk which compounds with each blown out bulb . We , the lemmings of Idiotville fall for all of the scams and ruses we are subjected to in silence and frustration. Weakness prevails .

Hollander sends

It's all a conspiracy...they can make a light bulb that can last forever

Long live energy efficient LED's! How's your Lumens? - Bright I am sure!

I like using candles my wife says some day we should invest in electricity it's the up and coming thing.