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uiucuxc!paul    Feb  7 19:03:00 1984

Waterbeds are good for sleeping.  They're also energy savers.  I kept
my apartment at 52F at night and stayed warm.  

I had the simplest kind of waterbed, no baffles or foam (you can never
completely empty beds that have stabilizing material inside and water
is HEAVY).  Wave motion is a problem only when you move.  It damps 
out quickly enough.  Getting out of bed requires a practiced roll 
and swing of the legs to put your center of mass on the railing.

Overall they're great for sleeping.  However beds see many other uses. . .
When the love of my life moved in we quickly found the waterbed
unsuited for lovemaking.  It imposes its own rhythm.  It lacks a firm
surface.  It's impossible to give a good massage on a waterbed.

What we've found to be the most comfortable overall is a futon.
A futon consists of multiple layers of cotton cloth, stiched together
to prevent shifting, covered with a cotton envelope.  They come
in standard sizes so you can use your present sheets.  They are
not treated for fire resistance -- I wouldn't recommend one for
someone with a penchant for smoking in bed.

Futons are firm, light, and adaptable.  Elegant wood frames are
reasonably priced and usually disassemble easily for moving.
I bought a queen size futon, composite particle board and oak
frame (not a veneer), new cotton sheets and pillows for $450
in Portland, OR.  (One of two states w.o. a sales tax.  Name the
other.)

         Paul Pomes

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