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

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

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blingybongy

3,872 posts

146 months

Tuesday 18th May 2021
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595Heaven said:
Was watching Traffic Cops last night (It was that or Titchmarsh) and one of the sections had a man found dead in a car in an Iceland car park. Seems he died of a drugs overdose but had all the kit needed in the car to cut into an ATM.

The policeman investigating had one of these which he was using to light up the interior of the car before they opened the doors.



https://www.nebotools.co.uk/product/lil-larry/

The last thing I need is yet another small LED torch...

Ordered on Amazon last night and arrived this afternoon.
Great torches, you can screw the bottom off and run it with just 1 AA as well, quite useful for just putting in your pocket.

chrisxr2

1,127 posts

194 months

Tuesday 18th May 2021
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So after getting my girlfriend's boy a BMX for his birthday, I have got the bug and decided to treat myself to a limited edition Raleigh burner.

illmonkey

18,173 posts

198 months

Tuesday 18th May 2021
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595Heaven said:
Was watching Traffic Cops last night (It was that or Titchmarsh) and one of the sections had a man found dead in a car in an Iceland car park. Seems he died of a drugs overdose but had all the kit needed in the car to cut into an ATM.

The policeman investigating had one of these which he was using to light up the interior of the car before they opened the doors.



https://www.nebotools.co.uk/product/lil-larry/

The last thing I need is yet another small LED torch...

Ordered on Amazon last night and arrived this afternoon.
I have some big larrys (offer on Amazon I think) and they're great! We used to used them to walk to the pub when we had to airbnb for 2 months between houses. But since have been used countless times.

SistersofPercy

3,355 posts

166 months

Monday 24th May 2021
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illmonkey said:
I have some big larrys (offer on Amazon I think) and they're great! We used to used them to walk to the pub when we had to airbnb for 2 months between houses. But since have been used countless times.
I'm now the new owner of a Big Larry. A bargainous £13 so not at all frivolous and bloody hell what a fabulous piece of kit it is. I was expecting it to be bigger, but it does the job better than the big clunky maglite I have. Might invest in the little Larry as well to keep in my handbag smile

Dog Star

16,127 posts

168 months

Saturday 29th May 2021
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I’m well known for abusing people with the eggplant and cucumber emojis in Slack and Messenger at work, so I’ve just got this to put on the shelf behind me during my ten video calls a day. It looks absolutely brilliant, photos don’t do it justice as it’s a blazing sunny day....





(Above it can be seen a previous entry to this thread, a personally signed photo from Gary Lockwood and Kier Dullea cool )

Dog Star

16,127 posts

168 months

Saturday 29th May 2021
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And as usual blasted iPhone photos are wrong way round mad

___MIKE___

2,800 posts

184 months

Monday 31st May 2021
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4 more happened.....



And the paint is awesome!


___MIKE___

2,800 posts

184 months

Monday 31st May 2021
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chrisxr2 said:
So after getting my girlfriend's boy a BMX for his birthday, I have got the bug and decided to treat myself to a limited edition Raleigh burner.
I remember having a burner first time around!

What’s the story behind the box fresh version?

chrisxr2

1,127 posts

194 months

Monday 31st May 2021
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Limited edition of only 100 made. Released in 2003 I think. I bid on a few, the money they go for is eye-watering. 800-1600 plus. Managed to pick this up for 250 of your English pounds. Always wanted mag wheels as a kid. Living the dream again at 43.

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chrisxr2 said:
So after getting my girlfriend's boy a BMX for his birthday, I have got the bug and decided to treat myself to a limited edition Raleigh burner.
I remember having a burner first time around!

What’s the story behind the box fresh version?

Digby

8,237 posts

246 months

Thursday 24th June 2021
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Does approx 15mph and supposedly has a 20ish KM range. You can change the headlight colour btw..

“Blah, blah not on the road or pavement I hope blah blah.. “
hehe








Digger

14,641 posts

191 months

Thursday 24th June 2021
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May I be so rude as to ask about the cost?

Digby

8,237 posts

246 months

Thursday 24th June 2021
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Digger said:
May I be so rude as to ask about the cost?
You can pick this one up (Reid E4 plus) for around 430 smile

Super Sonic

4,732 posts

54 months

Thursday 24th June 2021
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Smitters said:


Titanium crank bolts for my bmx. Did I mention I'm a father of two, in my 40s?
28 pages in, and this is the first time I've thought 'ooh that looks nice'

ben5575

6,250 posts

221 months

Thursday 24th June 2021
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Smitters said:


Titanium crank bolts for my bmx. Did I mention I'm a father of two, in my 40s?
No shame in that. I'm running one of these with 24" white mags


McGee_22

6,702 posts

179 months

Thursday 24th June 2021
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Digby said:
Does approx 15mph and supposedly has a 20ish KM range. You can change the headlight colour btw..

“Blah, blah not on the road or pavement I hope blah blah.. “
hehe







Are you my neighbour - I saw him on his today for the first time today and simply stated, 'Now I want one!'

ben5575

6,250 posts

221 months

Thursday 24th June 2021
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Oh and I forgot to add, that I got a Makita inflator for Father's Day.

I have inflated every inflatable thing I own scratchchin

JustGREENI

498 posts

180 months

Friday 25th June 2021
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As BMX seems to be on the last few pages, last week I bought this;
(I’m in my 50’s…)



To ride here:



Because i feel this is too nice to wreck;



The missus thinks I should also post another thing i bought, which is the totally opposite of the ‘kids’ scene…





Edited by JustGREENI on Friday 25th June 07:29

Garemberg

424 posts

89 months

Friday 25th June 2021
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JustGREENI said:
As BMX seems to be on the last few pages, last week I bought this;
(I’m in my 50’s…)



To ride here:



Because i feel this is too nice to wreck;



The missus thinks I should also post another thing i bought, which is the totally opposite of the ‘kids’ scene…





Edited by JustGREENI on Friday 25th June 07:29
That receiver is buttontastic! Also had that shipping container thing on my wish.com list for ages

ben5575

6,250 posts

221 months

Friday 25th June 2021
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JustGREENI said:
As BMX seems to be on the last few pages, last week I bought this;
(I’m in my 50’s…)

Because i feel this is too nice to wreck;

That's lovely. S&M and FBM all the way for me. Except the SE I ride most often as the pub bike...

This is my 'race' bike that like you, I don't ride because it's too nice*. biggrin (S&M seat and Slams)



*It also might be that I am too old and fat

JustGREENI

498 posts

180 months

Friday 25th June 2021
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We have 3 of those containers, we like cookie furniture !



Our dining table legs are feckin heavy, we have a couple of the aviation chairs too.