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

[Sway]

jimmyjimjim said:

Having used a sodastream for a couple of years, they're pretty good.

However, the instructions all say 'don't carbonate anything that has the syrup already added' - carbonate the water, THEN add flavour.

You read the instructions?

Crikey man, what kind of human are you?!!

[Krikkit]

jimmyjimjim said:

boxst said:

While looking for a cheaper place to buy that jacket, I came across https://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/uk/

I can understand why the website has that name.

It had a link there to this:

https://xproducts.com/product/can-cannon-soda-can-...

That I've been tempted by for a while now.

That's brilliant - if I lived in the US I'd have one of those tomorrow.

[Saleen836]

Finding it very difficult to stop myself buying 1 or more of these RC models
https://wncmore.com/products/RC-Construction-Vehic...

[DoubleSix]

epom said:

deeen said:

Brother D said:

Soooo just ordered this:


I couldn't bring myself to order a Canada Goose, but need something for the winter where it regularly gets down to -20c

Made from Dyneema (used in stab/bullet proof vests) rather than the usual nylon so supposed to be basically indestructable. Although they mark it as not bullet proof, I think they are missing a trick with the Chicago market if they just added a few extra layers.

https://www.vollebak.com/product/indestructible-pu...

Yellow card, not frivolous enough! Now, if you lived in Hawaii...

Valid point. That coat is however, is magnificent.

It'll feel pretty frivolous when the zip fails...

[ChemicalChaos]

Came across this earlier. I haven't bought any yet, but may well do so on payday!

https://gearhuman.com/collections/famous-ancient-c...

[ambuletz]

There was a time on an internet forum when someone was making really good looking power rangers hoodies (pic below found online). But this was shut down rather quickly by bandai/however owned the rights. If i ever come across a good quality one I will totally buy one

[Bullett]

Saleen836 said:

Finding it very difficult to stop myself buying 1 or more of these RC models
https://wncmore.com/products/RC-Construction-Vehic...

They look cool, and at that price I have 2 coming.
Oops.

[jimmyjimjim]

Krikkit said:

jimmyjimjim said:

boxst said:

While looking for a cheaper place to buy that jacket, I came across https://www.thisiswhyimbroke.com/uk/

I can understand why the website has that name.

It had a link there to this:

https://xproducts.com/product/can-cannon-soda-can-...

That I've been tempted by for a while now.

That's brilliant - if I lived in the US I'd have one of those tomorrow.

I've got an AR-15, I could swap out the upper, no problem.

[jimmyjimjim]

Sway said:

jimmyjimjim said:

Having used a sodastream for a couple of years, they're pretty good.

However, the instructions all say 'don't carbonate anything that has the syrup already added' - carbonate the water, THEN add flavour.

You read the instructions?

Crikey man, what kind of human are you?!!

A human with a clean kitchen- AND a fresh sparkling beverage?

[hotchy]

jimmyjimjim said:

Sway said:

jimmyjimjim said:

Having used a sodastream for a couple of years, they're pretty good.

However, the instructions all say 'don't carbonate anything that has the syrup already added' - carbonate the water, THEN add flavour.

You read the instructions?

Crikey man, what kind of human are you?!!

A human with a clean kitchen- AND a fresh sparkling beverage?

It's one of those things though, gotta see what happens for yourself. I now know and wont repeat the mistake... well except wine. That's getting put in tonight.

[nigelpugh7]

I guess this is pretty frivolous!

[ChemicalChaos]

nigelpugh7 said:

I guess this is pretty frivolous!

Knowing how poor the standard washers in a Defender are, but having read a review of how good that kit is, I'd personally file it under "essential purchase"!

[nigelpugh7]

ChemicalChaos said:

Knowing how poor the standard washers in a Defender are, but having read a review of how good that kit is, I'd personally file it under "essential purchase"!

That’s what I told myslef too!

[nigelpugh7]

ChemicalChaos said:

nigelpugh7 said:

I guess this is pretty frivolous!

Knowing how poor the standard washers in a Defender are, but having read a review of how good that kit is, I'd personally file it under "essential purchase"!

But the frivolous part of it is the fact that it costs £85 all in compared to the £2 plastic std jobby!

Still to have a screen that actually gets washed when we are off roading it’s got to be worth it right?

[VR99]

In my 20's, started a new job (not paying a significant wage) and I somehow came to the conclusion that it warranted a new watch, cue splurging £1600 on the said timepiece. To this day I regret spending that much but given I will lose money by selling will likely hold onto it. Hardly wear the watch as I'd rather have a G shock or cheap Citizen on instead...

[bingybongy]

VR99 said:

In my 20's, started a new job (not paying a significant wage) and I somehow came to the conclusion that it warranted a new watch, cue splurging £1600 on the said timepiece. To this day I regret spending that much but given I will lose money by selling will likely hold onto it. Hardly wear the watch as I'd rather have a G shock or cheap Citizen on instead...

Pic required!

[classicaholic]

VR99 said:

In my 20's, started a new job (not paying a significant wage) and I somehow came to the conclusion that it warranted a new watch, cue splurging £1600 on the said timepiece. To this day I regret spending that much but given I will lose money by selling will likely hold onto it. Hardly wear the watch as I'd rather have a G shock or cheap Citizen on instead...

I did exactly the same but at least I have saved £10 year in batteries, although its £500 to service but thats maintenance and doesn't count in man maths!

[Sway]

Can we guess?

I'm going for either a Brietling or a TAG Heuer.

Which I came very close to doing the same thing a number of times in my early/mid 20s as career first started generating some decent dosh.

Got a Citizen Skyhawk AT instead for a fraction the cost, and still like it.

[VR99]

Sway said:

Can we guess?

I'm going for either a Brietling or a TAG Heuer.

Which I came very close to doing the same thing a number of times in my early/mid 20s as career first started generating some decent dosh.

Got a Citizen Skyhawk AT instead for a fraction the cost, and still like it.

Good guess! I don't have any decent pics but it was a Tag Carrera Classic on the metal strap...random fact, it was worn by Mr DiCaprio in the movie 'inception'. I bought it on a whim, simply because I liked (and still do) the appearance/styling of the watch but ironically hardly wear it and prefer to wear my cheaper quartz models e.g: G shocks and Citizens. I've left the watch game now as a bit more conservative with ones impulse spending! (Doesn't include cheaper quartz/ digital stuff though hence the G shock collection is permitted to increase )

Edited by VR99 on Sunday 5th January 12:13

Edited by VR99 on Sunday 5th January 12:13

[Sway]

VR99 said:

Sway said:

Can we guess?

I'm going for either a Brietling or a TAG Heuer.

Which I came very close to doing the same thing a number of times in my early/mid 20s as career first started generating some decent dosh.

Got a Citizen Skyhawk AT instead for a fraction the cost, and still like it.

Good guess! I don't have any decent pics but it was a Tag Carrera Classic on the metal strap...random fact, it was worn by Mr DiCaprio in the movie 'inception'. I bought it on a whim, simply because I liked (and still do) the appearance/styling of the watch but ironically hardly wear it and prefer to wear my cheaper quartz models e.g: G shocks and Citizens. I've left the watch game now as a bit more conservative with ones impulse spending!

Thought it would be - especially after your comments about it losing money. Both those brands really have created an odd perception in the general public.

I've come so close, a dozen times or more, to doing exactly the same as you. For me, it'd have been a Monaco with Gulf stripes...