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**DaFace** · 05-23-2019, 07:47 PM

A thread to talk about some of the things we've bought and are really happy with. The end. Or the beginning.

burt · 05-24-2019, 10:43 AM

Had a lot of great meals of this....

**ChiefGator** · 05-24-2019, 10:46 AM

Been cooking on this smoker for about 10 years now I think. I did just recently have to replace the smoker box, but that was cheap enough.

There are times I have taken good care of it and times I have abused it, but it has held up well. Basic but gets the job done.

Stryker · 05-24-2019, 10:52 AM

Mr. Plow · 05-24-2019, 11:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

I have way too much fun with the Nike "customize your own shoes" website.

https://store.nike.com/us/en_us/pw/m...es/7puZoolZoi3

Here's my newest pair. They're laceless.

Ugh. I just HAD to go to the website and I just HAD to buy a brand new pair of shoes.

burt · 05-24-2019, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ChiefGator

Been cooking on this smoker for about 10 years now I think. I did just recently have to replace the smoker box, but that was cheap enough.

There are times I have taken good care of it and times I have abused it, but it has held up well. Basic but gets the job done.

With the gas attachment adding the "stove top"....you can use the stove top to start a chimney SOOO easily. It's almost as easy as using the gas.

**Rain Man** · 05-24-2019, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Plow

Ugh. I just HAD to go to the website and I just HAD to buy a brand new pair of shoes.

Congratulations on your new shoes. Did you go custom on them?

**Rain Man** · 05-24-2019, 11:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vailpass

That gives me pause.

Still, it beats hell out of dry feet and calluses. You wouldn't put dry feet and calluses in those fancy custom Nike's would you?

It's a moot point for me. I wouldn't last long when civilization collapses anyway.

Mr. Plow · 05-24-2019, 11:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rain Man

Congratulations on your new shoes. Did you go custom on them?

I did. There were quite a bit of changes that could be made, but I made only a couple. It wouldn't let me add a msg onto them for whatever reason. I'm afraid that I'm going to have a bunch of new shoes by the end of the year.

You owe me a lot of money for linking that site.

Frosty · 05-24-2019, 12:03 PM

These are purchases I've made over the last couple of years that I am really happy with. It's not necessarily "OMG! Bestest Evar!!!" stuff.

I use a CPAP and it works best to sleep on my side because of it (if I sleep on my back, I stuff up and can't breathe, for some reason). However, I also have arthritis in both shoulders and the pain from the pressure on my shoulder would wake my up at night.

I ended up getting a Medcline pillow and it's been a lifesaver. It takes all pressure off the shoulder and also makes it easier to keep the mask on at night, too. It took a little to get used to it but I couldn't be happier with it.

Because the pillow is pretty massive and we were due a new mattress anyway, we then upgraded to a king sized mattress. We needed a new bed frame because of the change of size but didn't like any of the frames the local store had. I found a basic frame that we liked on Wayfair (we live in an old farm house and kind of decorate for that) so ordered it. I wasn't expecting much for 169 bucks but it is really solid and nicely made. My only quibble is that the bolt heads are chrome instead of white but I really don't notice anymore.

Frosty · 05-24-2019, 12:21 PM

Part two because the other was getting long:

I picked up a small Farberware air fryer for like $30 a couple of years back. It makes amazing fries and O'brien hash browns and does a nice job if I am just browning up a chicken or burger patty or something like that. i use it all the time.

Also picked up a 6 quart Instant Pot last Black Friday. I have used a stove top pressure cooker for quite a while but the IP is really nice in that you don't have to babysit it like the stove top version.

Also last Black Friday, I picked up a Benq 4K digital projector that I absolutely love. We've had a 50" Samsung plasma TV forever and it is still going strong but I felt it was too small for movies. The wife didn't want to watch regular TV on a bigger TV so this was the compromise. It definitely adds a more movie theater type experience to movies now. With the screen I had, it is basically like having an 85" TV.

Lastly (for now), in early 2017 we bought a left over 2016 Kia Optima with the 1.6L turbo motor. With my kids and parents now spread all over the western US, we are doing more road trips and wanted something quieter and with better mileage than my Subaru. I love this car and couldn't be happier with it. It is quiet, comfortable, roomy and gets 38-40 mpg but still has plenty of power to pass, etc. Plus we picked it up brand new for $20K.

Megatron96 · 05-24-2019, 12:34 PM

In terms of necessities:

Duck tape

WD-40

My Tacoma

Nest thermostat; being able to do everything from my phone is a godsend. Installed two in my parent's house so now when my mom calls and wants the A/C on or whatever, I just do whatever on my phone, instead of having to drive over and deal with it.

In terms of stuff I just like a lot:

My Hennessy Hammock. Most comfortable way to sleep in the woods ever.

My frameless pontoon for fishing.

My Dillon reloader. No more separate steps for weighing charges, priming cases, etc. Just pull the handle and keep everything loaded up. For pistol cartridges anyway.

My stupid Instant Pot. Thing is great. Especially the pressure cook feature. If you screw up, no problem, throw everything in there and set it. About an hour later, dinner's ready. Eat, toss pot into the dishwasher and done.

**gblowfish** · 05-24-2019, 12:39 PM

Things I've bought that was money well spent:
2015 Subaru Outback
Weber Genesis gas grill
Weber GSM bullet smoker
Craftsman lawn mower with Honda Engine
NuWave air fryer
Anything Apple (Iphone, Ipad, Macbook Pro, etc)
Maytag washer/dryer
Dyson Ball Vacuum
Kenmore Chest Freezer
Tivoli One Table Radio

Frosty · 05-24-2019, 12:52 PM

Kind of piggybacking off of the pets on furniture thread, we had to get a new cat tree around the beginning of the year and this one turned out to be one of the nicer ones I've come across. Really good quality, attractive (for a cat tree) and obviously the cats like it.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Amnorix · 05-24-2019, 01:01 PM

Dual control heated mattress pad. One of his side and one for hers. You can leave yours off if you want, or just use it to warm up the bed for a bit before getting into bed on those February nights.

Not so much for me, but more for the wife who is ALWAYS cold.

Stryker · 05-24-2019, 01:05 PM

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05-24-2019, 10:46 AM	#137
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05-24-2019, 12:03 PM	#144
Frosty Go Beavers! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Washington Casino cash: $4578243	These are purchases I've made over the last couple of years that I am really happy with. It's not necessarily "OMG! Bestest Evar!!!" stuff. I use a CPAP and it works best to sleep on my side because of it (if I sleep on my back, I stuff up and can't breathe, for some reason). However, I also have arthritis in both shoulders and the pain from the pressure on my shoulder would wake my up at night. I ended up getting a Medcline pillow and it's been a lifesaver. It takes all pressure off the shoulder and also makes it easier to keep the mask on at night, too. It took a little to get used to it but I couldn't be happier with it. Because the pillow is pretty massive and we were due a new mattress anyway, we then upgraded to a king sized mattress. We needed a new bed frame because of the change of size but didn't like any of the frames the local store had. I found a basic frame that we liked on Wayfair (we live in an old farm house and kind of decorate for that) so ordered it. I wasn't expecting much for 169 bucks but it is really solid and nicely made. My only quibble is that the bolt heads are chrome instead of white but I really don't notice anymore.
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05-24-2019, 12:21 PM	#145
Frosty Go Beavers! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Washington Casino cash: $4578243	Part two because the other was getting long: I picked up a small Farberware air fryer for like $30 a couple of years back. It makes amazing fries and O'brien hash browns and does a nice job if I am just browning up a chicken or burger patty or something like that. i use it all the time. Also picked up a 6 quart Instant Pot last Black Friday. I have used a stove top pressure cooker for quite a while but the IP is really nice in that you don't have to babysit it like the stove top version. Also last Black Friday, I picked up a Benq 4K digital projector that I absolutely love. We've had a 50" Samsung plasma TV forever and it is still going strong but I felt it was too small for movies. The wife didn't want to watch regular TV on a bigger TV so this was the compromise. It definitely adds a more movie theater type experience to movies now. With the screen I had, it is basically like having an 85" TV. Lastly (for now), in early 2017 we bought a left over 2016 Kia Optima with the 1.6L turbo motor. With my kids and parents now spread all over the western US, we are doing more road trips and wanted something quieter and with better mileage than my Subaru. I love this car and couldn't be happier with it. It is quiet, comfortable, roomy and gets 38-40 mpg but still has plenty of power to pass, etc. Plus we picked it up brand new for $20K.
Posts: 14,515

05-24-2019, 12:34 PM	#146
Megatron96 Suupraa Geniuuusss Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: North Phoenix, AZ Casino cash: $-139600	In terms of necessities: Duck tape WD-40 My Tacoma Nest thermostat; being able to do everything from my phone is a godsend. Installed two in my parent's house so now when my mom calls and wants the A/C on or whatever, I just do whatever on my phone, instead of having to drive over and deal with it. In terms of stuff I just like a lot: My Hennessy Hammock. Most comfortable way to sleep in the woods ever. My frameless pontoon for fishing. My Dillon reloader. No more separate steps for weighing charges, priming cases, etc. Just pull the handle and keep everything loaded up. For pistol cartridges anyway. My stupid Instant Pot. Thing is great. Especially the pressure cook feature. If you screw up, no problem, throw everything in there and set it. About an hour later, dinner's ready. Eat, toss pot into the dishwasher and done.
Posts: 33,423

05-24-2019, 12:39 PM	#147
gblowfish Be Kind To Your Pets Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Glorious Independence, MO Casino cash: $17296178 VARSITY	a Things I've bought that was money well spent: 2015 Subaru Outback Weber Genesis gas grill Weber GSM bullet smoker Craftsman lawn mower with Honda Engine NuWave air fryer Anything Apple (Iphone, Ipad, Macbook Pro, etc) Maytag washer/dryer Dyson Ball Vacuum Kenmore Chest Freezer Tivoli One Table Radio
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05-24-2019, 12:52 PM	#148
Frosty Go Beavers! Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Washington Casino cash: $4578243	Kind of piggybacking off of the pets on furniture thread, we had to get a new cat tree around the beginning of the year and this one turned out to be one of the nicer ones I've come across. Really good quality, attractive (for a cat tree) and obviously the cats like it. https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Posts: 14,515

05-24-2019, 01:01 PM	#149
Amnorix In BB I trust Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, Mass. Casino cash: $10029808	Dual control heated mattress pad. One of his side and one for hers. You can leave yours off if you want, or just use it to warm up the bed for a bit before getting into bed on those February nights. Not so much for me, but more for the wife who is ALWAYS cold. __________________ "I love signature blocks on the Internet. I get to put whatever the hell I want in quotes, pick a pretend author, and bang, it's like he really said it." George Washington
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