What's the best thing you've ever purchased?
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Doesn't have to be motoring related, just wondered what the single best thing you've ever bought is? It can be cheap or expensive - big or small. I'm thinking more along the lines of things you get the most use out of than investments or things you're proud of.
I've got a few (random) contenders:
1) A Helly Hansen "Lifa" baselayer. I've had this for about 7 years and it is still in as good condition as the day I got it. Never too hot, never too cool and I've worn it for everything from cycling to climbing, hiking, gardening, driving Caterhams and even skydiving! I must have worn this (and washed it) hundreds and hundreds of times. This is my number one contender! (I wore it today and that's what got me thinking)
2) A Sonos. I use it every single day. Its hooked up to a NAS and Deezer and I can't believe we all used to faff about with CDs!
3) A memory foam pillow. It was stupidly expensive but I figured you spend so much of your life with your head on it, why be a cheapskate. Plus I was really hungover and I make terrible knee-jerk purchases when I'm hungover. However, it is absolutely amazing... the only problem now being that I really miss it when I'm away from home!
What about everyone else - what purchases have made your life that bit easier / more comfortable?
JD
I've got a few (random) contenders:
1) A Helly Hansen "Lifa" baselayer. I've had this for about 7 years and it is still in as good condition as the day I got it. Never too hot, never too cool and I've worn it for everything from cycling to climbing, hiking, gardening, driving Caterhams and even skydiving! I must have worn this (and washed it) hundreds and hundreds of times. This is my number one contender! (I wore it today and that's what got me thinking)
2) A Sonos. I use it every single day. Its hooked up to a NAS and Deezer and I can't believe we all used to faff about with CDs!
3) A memory foam pillow. It was stupidly expensive but I figured you spend so much of your life with your head on it, why be a cheapskate. Plus I was really hungover and I make terrible knee-jerk purchases when I'm hungover. However, it is absolutely amazing... the only problem now being that I really miss it when I'm away from home!
What about everyone else - what purchases have made your life that bit easier / more comfortable?
JD
For me it's my mountain bikes.
I get out on the trails and I forget all about my worries and stressors. They helped me lose 15kgs last year, and are giving me the incentive to lose more moving forward. They've given me a great bonding activity to participate in with my kids. They've helped me make plenty of good friends. They've improved my self confidnce, and they've made me feel more alive at the age of 45 than I have the whole of my adult life!
OK, they've also cost me a fair few quid along the way, but worth every single penny!
I get out on the trails and I forget all about my worries and stressors. They helped me lose 15kgs last year, and are giving me the incentive to lose more moving forward. They've given me a great bonding activity to participate in with my kids. They've helped me make plenty of good friends. They've improved my self confidnce, and they've made me feel more alive at the age of 45 than I have the whole of my adult life!
OK, they've also cost me a fair few quid along the way, but worth every single penny!
Interesting question.
I'd say my 8kg kettlebell. Sure, it's not heavy but with a bit of leverage, it can be a challenge for some things. Plus when you're injured, you can use it for rehab as it's heavy enough to be a challenge but not so heavy as it cause injuries.
My G-shock Riseman. Handy little watch for telling you useful things beyond the time.
Quilted sleeveless liner for an army coat. I wear it under anything for added warmth. (Have actually bought a Uniqlo ultra light down version which is similarly handy but notably warmer.)
I'd say my 8kg kettlebell. Sure, it's not heavy but with a bit of leverage, it can be a challenge for some things. Plus when you're injured, you can use it for rehab as it's heavy enough to be a challenge but not so heavy as it cause injuries.
My G-shock Riseman. Handy little watch for telling you useful things beyond the time.
Quilted sleeveless liner for an army coat. I wear it under anything for added warmth. (Have actually bought a Uniqlo ultra light down version which is similarly handy but notably warmer.)
Aside from the predictable car answer ...
My DeLonghi Perfecta bean-to-cup coffee machine, which managed daily use for over 7 years. Unfortunately it died late last year, most likely due to limescale build up, what with being in a hard water area. However it's now been replaced with a DeLonghi Eletta bean-to-cup machine!
Alternatively, my Sennheiser HD590 headphones lasted c.14 years! The cable that runs from the left to the right speaker has failed, so now my mouse cursor is hovering over the 'Add to Basket' button for some HD650s
My DeLonghi Perfecta bean-to-cup coffee machine, which managed daily use for over 7 years. Unfortunately it died late last year, most likely due to limescale build up, what with being in a hard water area. However it's now been replaced with a DeLonghi Eletta bean-to-cup machine!
Alternatively, my Sennheiser HD590 headphones lasted c.14 years! The cable that runs from the left to the right speaker has failed, so now my mouse cursor is hovering over the 'Add to Basket' button for some HD650s
I can't think off the top of my head, maybe a North Face jacket that I've been wearing 4/5 days a week for the last 4 years. Been to all sorts of places and countries with me and still keeps on going. I do often find though that it's the cheaper things I buy that I use/appreciate more.
kapiteinlangzaam said:
My Siemens inbuilt bean to cup machine, filled with yummy addictive Illy beans.
I finished my 'coffee wall' this month. Took me 6 years, 129 tins of Coffee, or 8480 brews. Lovely (and the machine has performed faultlessly). We have hard water, and as long as you de-calc and clean it when it asks (with only original Siemens stuff) it seems to go happily on forever.
In terms of other electrical items - Panasonic Plasma and LCD Tvs. The plasma in particular is coming up to 8 years old now, and the picture quality is still stunning.
Wow. I thought I was a coffee addict, but you're in an entirely different league! Well done sir!I finished my 'coffee wall' this month. Took me 6 years, 129 tins of Coffee, or 8480 brews. Lovely (and the machine has performed faultlessly). We have hard water, and as long as you de-calc and clean it when it asks (with only original Siemens stuff) it seems to go happily on forever.
In terms of other electrical items - Panasonic Plasma and LCD Tvs. The plasma in particular is coming up to 8 years old now, and the picture quality is still stunning.
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