More frivolous purchases, stuff you don't need..
Discussion
Rich_W said:
Saleen836 said:
Oh dear, my 32" Panasonic that isn't even a smart tv must be due it's bus pass 
My parents have a 32" Panasonic from a good 7-8 years ago. It was £800! I own a 48" Samsung. (Not 4K inferior upscaled nonsense) It's quite odd when I visit them and they have the TV on.Feels like you're watching an iPad!
I imagine this year we'll be going to the boxing day sales to get a new oneIf we're talking council though. Anything above 50" and anything by a brand you buy in Asda!
Personally speaking (and this has confused and caused ridicule from many of my friends and associates over the years) I believe that TVs in bedrooms are council. Apparently it's also bad Feng Shui if you are into that sort of thing.
Music, fine. But TV.
51mes said:
gr1340 said:
This looked fun
Thankyou very much - thats one of my nieces sorted for Christmas ;-)I've also just ordered one of the MyKronos ZeTime Hybrid smartwatches - that was also featured on here..
Hmm - Dangerous thread. Think I need to limit myself to one visit a month.
S.
Kept me entertained for about 6.5 hours whilst building it!
Erm it's oak
From the advert
" An English Oak wood turning blank cut from old fence posts which have stood in the wind and rain on my Exmoor farm for many, many years. Rubbed by my sheep and the sheep of farmers before me and worn by the wind and rain, they have taken on a wonderful patina on the outside and yet the Oak inside is better than new, as old Oak is, having taken on the wonderful colour that only age can bring. When turned, the contrast between the weathered outside and the sanded and polished inside is just wonderful and is enhanced by visible staple holes (all staples removed) which are blackened by the reaction between the iron and the tannin in the Oak telling the story of how the Oak has been used (until now).
The old fence finally gave up a few years ago and was replaced by a new one and the Oak has been stored under cover since then. All staples have been removed and the blanks are guaranteed nail and staple free."
I'm going to make some coasters out of it once I've driven some nails into it
From the advert
" An English Oak wood turning blank cut from old fence posts which have stood in the wind and rain on my Exmoor farm for many, many years. Rubbed by my sheep and the sheep of farmers before me and worn by the wind and rain, they have taken on a wonderful patina on the outside and yet the Oak inside is better than new, as old Oak is, having taken on the wonderful colour that only age can bring. When turned, the contrast between the weathered outside and the sanded and polished inside is just wonderful and is enhanced by visible staple holes (all staples removed) which are blackened by the reaction between the iron and the tannin in the Oak telling the story of how the Oak has been used (until now).
The old fence finally gave up a few years ago and was replaced by a new one and the Oak has been stored under cover since then. All staples have been removed and the blanks are guaranteed nail and staple free."
I'm going to make some coasters out of it once I've driven some nails into it
Trustmeimadoctor said:
Erm it's oak
From the advert
" An English Oak wood turning blank cut from old fence posts which have stood in the wind and rain on my Exmoor farm for many, many years. Rubbed by my sheep and the sheep of farmers before me and worn by the wind and rain, they have taken on a wonderful patina on the outside and yet the Oak inside is better than new, as old Oak is, having taken on the wonderful colour that only age can bring. When turned, the contrast between the weathered outside and the sanded and polished inside is just wonderful and is enhanced by visible staple holes (all staples removed) which are blackened by the reaction between the iron and the tannin in the Oak telling the story of how the Oak has been used (until now).
The old fence finally gave up a few years ago and was replaced by a new one and the Oak has been stored under cover since then. All staples have been removed and the blanks are guaranteed nail and staple free."
I'm going to make some coasters out of it once I've driven some nails into it
I've been looking at woodturning videos for a while now on Youtube, there is something very appealing and almost therapeutic about them. I just need to find the time to get involved, and I already have a lot of the woodworking kit from a previous business.From the advert
" An English Oak wood turning blank cut from old fence posts which have stood in the wind and rain on my Exmoor farm for many, many years. Rubbed by my sheep and the sheep of farmers before me and worn by the wind and rain, they have taken on a wonderful patina on the outside and yet the Oak inside is better than new, as old Oak is, having taken on the wonderful colour that only age can bring. When turned, the contrast between the weathered outside and the sanded and polished inside is just wonderful and is enhanced by visible staple holes (all staples removed) which are blackened by the reaction between the iron and the tannin in the Oak telling the story of how the Oak has been used (until now).
The old fence finally gave up a few years ago and was replaced by a new one and the Oak has been stored under cover since then. All staples have been removed and the blanks are guaranteed nail and staple free."
I'm going to make some coasters out of it once I've driven some nails into it
This is an old fence post that has been filled with resin and then turned into a bowl - the patterns inside old wood are incredible. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn_vybPMBzg
MrBig said:
On the contrary my dear boy, I think you'll find anything bigger firmly lands you in council thread territory. 43" is perfectly adequate for catching up on the days events over a corona and a snifter...
But that chair with integrated drink holder ? Has to be council. To escape the potential council thread and enter the frivolous one with a bang, might I suggest:
https://www.conranshop.co.uk/limited-edi-lch-loung...
NDA said:
Shakermaker said:
They're similar to Fat Face in many ways, founded in Devon/Cornwall, lots of surf type logos etc.
Don't accidentally wash them at a high temperature, they shrink a bit.
Good tip, thanks.Don't accidentally wash them at a high temperature, they shrink a bit.
51mes said:
gr1340 said:
This looked fun
Thankyou very much - thats one of my nieces sorted for Christmas ;-)I've also just ordered one of the MyKronos ZeTime Hybrid smartwatches - that was also featured on here..
Hmm - Dangerous thread. Think I need to limit myself to one visit a month.
S.
Not frivolous, but I know some of you will appreciate this.
£9.99 reduced Akai Radio from The Range and an afternoon with the dremmel. With hindsight and a bit more patience I could have connected the internal speaker as well but this is just the kitchen dot so not really used for much.
£9.99 reduced Akai Radio from The Range and an afternoon with the dremmel. With hindsight and a bit more patience I could have connected the internal speaker as well but this is just the kitchen dot so not really used for much.
SistersofPercy said:
Not frivolous, but I know some of you will appreciate this.
£9.99 reduced Akai Radio from The Range and an afternoon with the dremmel. With hindsight and a bit more patience I could have connected the internal speaker as well but this is just the kitchen dot so not really used for much.
I really like that! Cool idea. £9.99 reduced Akai Radio from The Range and an afternoon with the dremmel. With hindsight and a bit more patience I could have connected the internal speaker as well but this is just the kitchen dot so not really used for much.
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