Newer juicers are probably a bit less noisy. We use a silpat mat--you can find them in the size of a potholder too, to keep on-the-run kitchen appliances from inching their way toward the counter's edge. We've used a fusion of veggies and fruits, particularly watermelon with it's high water content and gentle sweetness...it takes the edge off of some bitter but beneficial green vegetables; definitely apples and cucumbers. I likw them all with minty herbs.)

To keep the juicer from migrating, you could try placing it on a thick towel you've wet and wrung out. Or buy a roll of rubber shelf lining - looks like rubber rug underlay - and put the juicer on top of a couple of layers of the rubber.

POTATO: do you remember what your friend's mom did to keep the juicer from migrating across the counter...mine is like a monster slowly but steadily crashing down everything in its path. I don't know if the ginger actually juiced. I keep brewed high-quality green tea in my fridge to add to smoothies and stuff, maybe I will make a ginger infusion for the same purpose.

When I was little (around 1979) I remember my best friends mom would juice in that juicer every day, several times a day. Always vegetables, never fruit, and almost always looked like pond scum. We thought she was crazy. But I have to say, 30 years later she looks 20 years younger than her age - she looks absolutely beautiful. Maybe its the juice!?!?

So it sounds like you are already a pro at juicing. I too juice a variety of greens, and a lemon, for breakfast and its highly detoxifying. The added lemon will clean you right out! I love the ginger that you added, great idea. I also add virgin, raw coconut oil to my smoothies, so delicious & healthy!