Yet more frivolous purchases, stuff you don't need...

Yet more frivolous purchases, stuff you don't need...

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C5_Steve

3,216 posts

104 months

Thursday 16th November 2023
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CharlieDeltaTango said:
Never seen these before but bought the Charger off the back of this post yesterday as a Christmas Present for someone at 3ish yesterday. arrived on my desk this morning. I'm impressed, might order the 911 for myself now.
I've got 4 now. Turbo, Leadbelly and two of the UFO's because I bought the black one at launch but NEEDED the white one as well when they dropped it rofl

At least I have an even number and they do take a while before launching new products so won't be buying one for a while. They're very well made for the cost I think.

blingybongy

3,880 posts

147 months

Friday 17th November 2023
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Calza said:
beambeam1 said:
geeks said:
JerseyS2000 said:
Just bought a £23 night vision scope from Aliexpress

Works bloody well but the viewscreen is pretty small

?23.82 64%OFF | Monocular Night Vision Device 1080P HD Infrared Camera 5X Digital Light Zoom Hunting Telescope Outdoor Search Full Darkness 300m
https://a.aliexpress.com/_mKqsXl8
Mine arrived today. Went and tested it just now works very well. For £23 it’s definitely worth the money I’d say
Showed this to my colleague as I know he likes his gadgets. He's only gone and bought it!

We both work night shift together doing security work. Absolutely knew he wouldn't be able to resist!
Just bought this. Don't know why!
Me too and it's now only 17 quid shipped

Calza

2,002 posts

116 months

Friday 17th November 2023
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I got it for £12.26!

Now can someone find a cheap FLIR one? biglaugh

TimmyMallett

2,873 posts

113 months

Friday 17th November 2023
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Calza said:
I got it for £12.26!

Now can someone find a cheap FLIR one? biglaugh
I want one but they seem to all be not even remotely st and cheap

ChemicalChaos

10,410 posts

161 months

Friday 17th November 2023
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A couple of frivolous bits of wall decor from the NEC motor show last weekend....

A nice poster of the Golden Arrow from the Beaulieu Motor Museum stand, and a (supposedly, according to the chap on the stand) one of one photo print of the BRM V16 under the BBMF Lanc, from Hall and Hall.



redrabbit29

1,381 posts

134 months

Friday 17th November 2023
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I've started wanting a Nintendo Switch. I rarely game, I have a good home PC but as a bit of a geek that's mainly used for programming and cybersecurity work.

I also WFH so there's no argument that I could use it for a commute.

I watched a few YouTube videos and as you know, this then means you get tons of similar videos suggested which further fuels my urge to get one.

I'm trying to resist at the moment

Ray Luxury-Yacht

8,910 posts

217 months

Friday 17th November 2023
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The Moose said:
Digby said:
Being discontinued. Prices on the up. Profiteering on eBay. Wholesalers out of stock.

I’m not making the same mistake I did with Texan bars..

What are you going to do for the second week?
rofl Ommm nom nom nom...

indigochim

1,534 posts

131 months

Friday 17th November 2023
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redrabbit29 said:
I've started wanting a Nintendo Switch.....

....I'm trying to resist at the moment
I love the switch the types of games released for it are totally up my street. All the more serious consoles come with way too complex games for me. Its worth it for zelda alone IMHO. However there's rumors about its replacement being due soon(I'm sure there always are) might be worth hanging on for the replacement.

ChemicalChaos

10,410 posts

161 months

Sunday 19th November 2023
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I said no more projects...

Then the perfect basis for my long-planned (in my head) dream "shop truck" build came up for sale, so..... ooops.....


ConnectionError

1,807 posts

70 months

Monday 20th November 2023
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ChemicalChaos said:
I said no more projects...

Then the perfect basis for my long-planned (in my head) dream "shop truck" build came up for sale, so..... ooops.....

6x6 chassis?

Need a build thread for that!

DodgyGeezer

40,605 posts

191 months

Monday 20th November 2023
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frivolous you say?

Just had a Floridian holiday and treated myself to about a dozen or so tee-shirts and a couple of pairs of cowboy boots (hard to resist when it's buy one get get 2 free!)

Cold

15,261 posts

91 months

Monday 20th November 2023
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DodgyGeezer said:
frivolous you say?

Just had a Floridian holiday and treated myself to about a dozen or so tee-shirts and a couple of pairs of cowboy boots (hard to resist when it's buy one get get 2 free!)
Does that mean you now have three cowboy boots?

DodgyGeezer

40,605 posts

191 months

Monday 20th November 2023
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Cold said:
DodgyGeezer said:
frivolous you say?

Just had a Floridian holiday and treated myself to about a dozen or so tee-shirts and a couple of pairs of cowboy boots (hard to resist when it's buy one get get 2 free!)
Does that mean you now have three cowboy boots?
I was seriously tempted - but Mrs DG decided on a pair of sensible boots they had

Sway

26,343 posts

195 months

Monday 20th November 2023
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DodgyGeezer said:
frivolous you say?

Just had a Floridian holiday and treated myself to about a dozen or so tee-shirts and a couple of pairs of cowboy boots (hard to resist when it's buy one get get 2 free!)
Where were there offers on boots?

I got a pair of Ariats on a prior trip, which I love. Want a couple of pairs of more dressy boots, and am out here until the end of the week...

DodgyGeezer

40,605 posts

191 months

Monday 20th November 2023
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Sway said:
DodgyGeezer said:
frivolous you say?

Just had a Floridian holiday and treated myself to about a dozen or so tee-shirts and a couple of pairs of cowboy boots (hard to resist when it's buy one get get 2 free!)
Where were there offers on boots?

I got a pair of Ariats on a prior trip, which I love. Want a couple of pairs of more dressy boots, and am out here until the end of the week...
To answer your question, and to just to up the frivolity factor a little more. Mrs DG didn't see any Ariats if that helps and I was just looking for boots that were comfortable for a 'well-padded' Geezer so may have over-looked


SistersofPercy

3,363 posts

167 months

Monday 20th November 2023
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Booked another week at Disneyland Paris earlier for March. Hoping to book Florida Disneyworld around September time.

Also, finally persuaded the other other half that we should have a second dog…..
It’s been rather a good day here. biggrin

zedx19

2,777 posts

141 months

Tuesday 21st November 2023
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redrabbit29 said:
I've started wanting a Nintendo Switch. I rarely game, I have a good home PC but as a bit of a geek that's mainly used for programming and cybersecurity work.

I also WFH so there's no argument that I could use it for a commute.

I watched a few YouTube videos and as you know, this then means you get tons of similar videos suggested which further fuels my urge to get one.

I'm trying to resist at the moment
I went through a similar thought process in July this year, bagged myself an OLED and it's still in daily use, love it. It's so easy to pick up and have a quick half hour wherever you are. I am now considering whether to upgrade to a Steam Deck though!

C5_Steve

3,216 posts

104 months

Tuesday 21st November 2023
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This falls well into this thread but also the Hot Wheels one, so I'll post in both....





Daniel Arsham X Hot Wheels Rodger Dodger. I've been a fan of Daniel Arsham for years and always wanted one of his pieces, he's done a lot of Pokemon collectibles which aren't really my thing but when this came up I had to have it. It's an epic little piece, the box is magnetic and opens as a clam shell, as you open it pushes the case upwards to reveal it. You can take the car out if you unscrew it but I think I'll be leaving it where it is for now!

Not cheap, but very satisfying to look at.

DodgyGeezer

40,605 posts

191 months

Tuesday 21st November 2023
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I was tempted by these tbh - but I decided to be sensible...


C5_Steve

3,216 posts

104 months

Tuesday 21st November 2023
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DodgyGeezer said:
I was tempted by these tbh - but I decided to be sensible...

I would not have been so sensible rofl