More frivolous purchases, stuff you don't need..

More frivolous purchases, stuff you don't need..

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HappyMidget

6,788 posts

116 months

Friday 17th March 2017
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pc.iow

1,879 posts

204 months

Friday 17th March 2017
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Dan_1981 said:
My Dad has a certificate for being one of the first people to ride that ride.

I'm having that when he dies too.
You sound like you cant wait!

dtmpower

3,972 posts

246 months

Friday 17th March 2017
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https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/nimuno-loops-th...

I'm looking at this for use in the car - hoping a lego style car or sat nav mount might be a hit on ebay after the 6 point rule kicks in.

SystemParanoia

14,343 posts

199 months

Friday 17th March 2017
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SistersofPercy said:
Ok, it's not a purchase or in any way frivolous, but it's something I know (most of) you lot will appreciate it.

Many years ago when the corks crew ride at AT Theme Park was taken down (trying to be a bit vague as I don't want this appearing in searches) my lovely Father In Law happened across the site on works business. He was given this item, one of it's wheels, by a worker. He brought it home and I loved it. Everyone else was distinctly unimpressed. FIL joked that as I was the only one to appreciate it I could have it when he died. Sadly he did pass away a few years ago and it's taken until now to actually find it in his garage. Other half grudgingly handed it to me over the weekend (still unimpressed) and it's currently residing on the bookshelf.
Needs a proper display to do it justice so any ideas appreciated.



something like this

morgs_

1,663 posts

188 months

Friday 17th March 2017
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dtmpower said:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/nimuno-loops-th...

I'm looking at this for use in the car - hoping a lego style car or sat nav mount might be a hit on ebay after the 6 point rule kicks in.
Okay, that is awesome!

Utterpiffle

831 posts

181 months

Friday 17th March 2017
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morgs_ said:
dtmpower said:
https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/nimuno-loops-th...

I'm looking at this for use in the car - hoping a lego style car or sat nav mount might be a hit on ebay after the 6 point rule kicks in.
Okay, that is awesome!
What a great concept!
They were after $8000 of crowdfunding, they now have over a million! 13464% of target. Good luck to them! smile

SistersofPercy

3,355 posts

167 months

Friday 17th March 2017
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Dan_1981 said:
My Dad has a certificate for being one of the first people to ride that ride.

I'm having that when he dies too.
Fascinating. I have a relative that works there and she happened across the log flume remnants yesterday, she's going to ask if there is anything small she can have.


SystemParanoia said:
something like this
Yes, I like that! Could 3D print a stand and get a perspex box. Great idea! Thank you.

louiebaby

10,651 posts

192 months

Tuesday 21st March 2017
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I'm not sure why, but I've bought one of these:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joto/joto-the...

I guess it will be handy to send pictures to the kids at home, from my phone...

This IS the frivolous thread...

morgs_

1,663 posts

188 months

Tuesday 21st March 2017
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louiebaby said:
I'm not sure why, but I've bought one of these:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joto/joto-the...

I guess it will be handy to send pictures to the kids at home, from my phone...

This IS the frivolous thread...
Am I the only one that finds that kind of freaky? hehe

ClockworkCupcake

74,615 posts

273 months

Tuesday 21st March 2017
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louiebaby said:
I'm not sure why, but I've bought one of these:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/joto/joto-the...

I guess it will be handy to send pictures to the kids at home, from my phone...

This IS the frivolous thread...
So it's a plotter, like we had 30-odd years ago? How innovative.

louiebaby

10,651 posts

192 months

Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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ClockworkCupcake said:
So it's a plotter, like we had 30-odd years ago? How innovative.
Yeah, I kinda got a bad case of buyers remorse last night and downgraded them to a £1 contribution. Probably for the best, especially when questioned by the missus.

Shakermaker

11,317 posts

101 months

Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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I've got a £25 Amazon voucher to use.

What to buy?

ClockworkCupcake

74,615 posts

273 months

Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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Surely it is "You guys are trying to bring a product to market that I might be interested in buying. Here, have some money so that you manage to do so."

louiebaby

10,651 posts

192 months

Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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I now see it as:

"I rashly backed you, and now realise that if the wife finds out I'll get even less sex than I do now, for quite a long time. I'll quickly change the contribution down to £1, and hope she doesn't notice that on the credit card bill."

Accelebrate

5,252 posts

216 months

Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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OpulentBob said:
I have the wall mounted version of that on the wall of my garage thumbup

AdamIndy

1,661 posts

105 months

Wednesday 22nd March 2017
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I can't play the guitar. Well. I can't play any instruments but I bought this tonight. It's really pretty though!biggrin


SpudLink

5,860 posts

193 months

Thursday 23rd March 2017
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AdamIndy said:
I can't play the guitar. Well. I can't play any instruments but I bought this tonight. It's really pretty though!biggrin

A friend of mine was offered a 5 year old Ducati that has only delivery miles. The owner doesn't ride, but spent over £20k on the bike as something nice to look at in the hallway of his house.

The Nur

9,168 posts

186 months

Thursday 23rd March 2017
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SpudLink said:
A friend of mine was offered a 5 year old Ducati that has only delivery miles. The owner doesn't ride, but spent over £20k on the bike as something nice to look at in the hallway of his house.
Your friend sounds like just the sort of chap this thread is for.

CubanPete

3,630 posts

189 months

Thursday 23rd March 2017
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Been toying with one of these for a while, think my Dad might be getting one for his birthday too!



http://www.banggood.com/Useless-Box-DIY-Kit-Useles...
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