What's the last thing you bought?

[KevinD]

Define "defending yourself" in light of the need for all those gun toting far right morons to go armed as such in public.....

FU. Its in our constitution via the 2nd amendment. Seems to me you're the moron if you don't understand that.

[Godfather]

I'm not sure how I feel about this Casper bed. It is very squishy, no bounce. So different from my traditional inner-spring mattress. Will give it another week I guess.

[DemonGeminiX]

I'm not sure how I feel about this Casper bed. It is very squishy, no bounce. So different from my traditional inner-spring mattress. Will give it another week I guess.

How long is the trial? Are there free returns?


I bought the Purple Hybrid Premiere 3 and I can't stay awake on it. As soon as I lay down, I'm out.

[Godfather]

How long is the trial? Are there free returns?


I bought the Purple Hybrid Premiere 3 and I can't stay awake on it. As soon as I lay down, I'm out.

It's 100 days with free returns so I'll give it a while.

Just looked up the Purple Hybrid Premiere and the construction looks very similar to the Casper Nova Hybrid we got. I think I just need to give it more time, I had a shitty old traditional mattress with a worn out pillow-top so I think I'm just not used to a bed this soft honestly :lol:

[lost in melb.]

a car
Hugh_Janus
Anything to get excited about? :ok:

[lost in melb.]

How long is the trial? Are there free returns?


I bought the Purple Hybrid Premiere 3 and I can't stay awake on it. As soon as I lay down, I'm out.


The Hybrid Premier is perfect for sleepers who crave even more of that dreamy “floating” effect.

:cloud9:

[FBD]

cool thing about mydiscbag.com is that there's a grid that plots out the speed/glide/turn of your discs and you can double click empty areas for suggestions to fill in gaps. picked up a couple more understable drivers and I need one more shorter range understable and I should be good to go for a while.

(over stable = it really wants to curve left, for a right handed back-throw as is "normal"....under stable allows it to go right more, and if you throw at an up tilted angle (hyzer=tilt down, anhyzer=tilt up) you can get them to have a good swooping curve to the right.)

[The Monk]

A new dashcam because the one in my wife's car fell off due to heat and broke the bracket.....

[KevinD]

This kinda counts since my wife doesn't work, thus I actually bought it. Birthday present from my wife:
https://i.postimg.cc/zDjbQthY/20210305-133221.jpg

Now I gotta learn how and when to use it. Haha

[RBP]

That's weird, I'm on a bender too.

[DemonGeminiX]

:rimshot:

[KevinD]

Initial thoughts: great pedal, but I need to put it on battery or an isolated PS (same with my other pedals) out of the box, i like it better on my bassbreaker 15, medium gain structure, than the blackstar Artist 15 (much cleaner amp) also like it more with the single coils (tele, strat, and DC jr type) than the Les Paul. Granted, those results are with amps maybe halfway up. Might be different with amps dimed. Doesnt clean up, though I didnt expect it to (would have got the smiley instead) my absolute favorite so far is the LP DC jr copy, guitar volume about 8, pedal volume 5, tone middle, attack 8, BB15 amp, middle gain structure, , 4 on gain, BMT all middle, reverb at 2, and volume at 8. (All # refer to 0-10) its sweet there. Almost Leslie sounding. Might sound better if I could play better, haha

[DemonGeminiX]

Initial thoughts: great pedal, but I need to put it on battery or an isolated PS (same with my other pedals) out of the box, i like it better on my bassbreaker 15, medium gain structure, than the blackstar Artist 15 (much cleaner amp) also like it more with the single coils (tele, strat, and DC jr type) than the Les Paul. Granted, those results are with amps maybe halfway up. Might be different with amps dimed. Doesnt clean up, though I didnt expect it to (would have got the smiley instead) my absolute favorite so far is the LP DC jr copy, guitar volume about 8, pedal volume 5, tone middle, attack 8, BB15 amp, middle gain structure, , 4 on gain, BMT all middle, reverb at 2, and volume at 8. (All # refer to 0-10) its sweet there. Almost Leslie sounding. Might sound better if I could play better, haha

In order to clean up with the guitar's volume to get that glassy Hendrix clean sound, you need a germanium fuzz pedal. Silicon transistors just can't do it.

[RBP]

Wings

[Teh One Who Knocks]

WingsThe TV show? :-k

[RBP]

The TV show? :-k

The food, with fucking bones.

[KevinD]

In order to clean up with the guitar's volume to get that glassy Hendrix clean sound, you need a germanium fuzz pedal. Silicon transistors just can't do it.

True, but thats not what I was looking for in a fuzz. Still not sure this is exactly what I wanted, but, its good enough that it ain't going anywhere.

[KevinD]

The TV show? :-k

That was a great show.

[DemonGeminiX]

True, but thats not what I was looking for in a fuzz. Still not sure this is exactly what I wanted, but, its good enough that it ain't going anywhere.

Well, what do you want? :lol:

[KevinD]

Hard to describe, but if you watch that pedal show, where they go to Mecaris in London, my fav sound there was the mk1 tonebender. Its raunchy, without being "broken speaker". This pedal is a copy(ish) of the mk3, which was my second favorite sound. I could have bought a williams mk1 germanium, but really didn't want to spend the $$. Again, I'm simply not good enough of a player to justify the $. This is close enough. I don't really play Jimmy stuff, and have what I need to get close enough for SRV, so, basically, got it just to try it, lol

[RBP]

I ate the wings, they were delicious.

[FBD]

just came across these fuggin things....way cool :tup:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4qQ1IV4gWQ

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I ate the wings, they were delicious.

And what kind of wings were they? And from where?

[Teh One Who Knocks]

just came across these fuggin things....way cool :tup:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q4qQ1IV4gWQ

Those seem rather...impractical.

[FBD]

Those seem rather...impractical.

In the right context, they're gold...having one placed somewhere for a potential electrical fire

(onea)my buddy's place has old electrical, he should really have it converted. surprised his dad never did it while he was around, he had the expertise. I could do it, but I'm not licensed nor the owner of the place...but looking at that old ass box last night, holy fug :facepalm: (should probably have that asbestos taken care of too, kind of a bitch ducking that shit to get to the box :facepalm: :facepalm: )

[Godfather]

Knob & tube wiring? That stuff is scary. The company I work for won't even insure a house with it, nor aluminum wiring. There's still a fair amount of it kicking around even in a city that doesn't have a ton of older homes like mine too.

[FBD]

braided up pimpin :dance:

[FBD]

Damn it was beautiful out yesterday, started work at 7 so I could jet at 3:30, met my buddies for some disc golf muddin....so now this morning I'm buying more discs again :lol: I keep catching the knuckle on my middle finger on that Keystone putter I've been using, so I've gotta try some other putters. Sometimes it feels like I have a damned magnetic ring on my finger and the disc is metal :doh: Just way too many times its going like 15 degrees right of where I want to toss it

[Godfather]

Bought a charging pad that fast charges 3 devices at once (my work and personal phone + earbuds). Shelled out a bit extra because the cheap ones are sort of just hubs for cables and dont come with the fast charging brick, whereas the one I got has its own fast charge adapter built in. Super nice to cut down all the cables :lol:

[FBD]

finally ordered a real hex deadlift bar

[Godfather]

finally ordered a real hex deadlift bar

Nice, I've always wanted one, the last couple gyms I've been a member in haven't had any oddly.

[FBD]

Nice, I've always wanted one, the last couple gyms I've been a member in haven't had any oddly.

its not like they're expensive, a gym doesnt really have an excuse not to have one. I paid like 94 bucks for mine, I got one of the ones that kinda has stands built into it, because I didnt feel like fkn around with that again. I was gonna start on about more suitable for a gym, but the one I got has a 1000lb weight limit to it, and most people arent coming close to that level of deadlifting!

[lost in melb.]

I lost my red, so upgraded to cobalt

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRWm63_z3aZ6x79p1YfcFuQKEgXVN3zJ pvDlQ&usqp=CAU

[FBD]

well that's nifty and useful for practice...they actually have pieces of different discs to practice with, and the towel behaves when you throw properly.

https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1951/4911/products/1_c40ccfe9-e7b8-4492-851b-dd62d2171bde_480x480.jpg

[KevinD]

Brake pads and rotors for front on my 2015 1500 Silverado. Showed my daughter how to change them as next month she'll be doing same (with my supervision) on her 2008 HHR.

[lost in melb.]

Brake pads and rotors for front on my 2015 1500 Silverado. Showed my daughter how to change them as next month she'll be doing same (with my supervision) on her 2008 HHR.

:shock:

[KevinD]

:shock:

Why shock?

[FBD]

Why shock?

the chinese dont let sheilas work on cars down there :razz:

[FBD]

had to pick up some new jeans, shorts, sneakers, and a pair of over the ankle hiking boots. not really boots, new balance 978s

https://cdn.runrepeat.com/i/new-balance/33779/new-balance-978-chaussures-de-marche-motion-control-pour-hommes-40-n-eu-brown-brown-8f54-600.jpg

[Godfather]

Those look pretty nice actually. I'm always keeping my eye out for hiking boots that don't look completely nerdy :lol: I hate hiking shoes with all the weird unnecessary lines and odd colors. I know they're a practical shoe and hiking isn't a runway show, but still.

[KevinD]

I've never had a pair. I guess the closest I've ever came was issue jungle boots. Other than that I wear running shoes, topside, Van's, roper style boots or my fave of all, bare foot.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Those look pretty nice actually. I'm always keeping my eye out for hiking boots that don't look completely nerdy :lol: I hate hiking shoes with all the weird unnecessary lines and odd colors. I know they're a practical shoe and hiking isn't a runway show, but still.

I'm the same way with shoes, I'm old school. I don't need weird lines and/or colors, I just want a normal looking shoe. It's getting harder and harder to find anymore. I've got a pair of Timberland hiking boots that I really like which look like regular old hiking boots. :lol:

[FBD]

Those look pretty nice actually. I'm always keeping my eye out for hiking boots that don't look completely nerdy :lol: I hate hiking shoes with all the weird unnecessary lines and odd colors. I know they're a practical shoe and hiking isn't a runway show, but still.

for buck fitty they'd better be nice :lol:

[FBD]

ok, now that I'm done fkn around with discs and clothing, I need to buy car parts...with some stuff its a matter of how far do I want to go. I'm sure my explorer would love it if I got that whole head gasket set and I honed the cylinders while they're off, but am I really feeling that ambitious? I already have to do the intake gasket, will I be in that much more deeply if I.....(oh yes, yes, you will :lol:) I mean I do have a week a change of vacay coming up, but I dont want to spend all of it on vehicles. But if I went that far with the explorer, I'd pretty much never, ever have to go back in there ever again. she drools a wee bit, just enough that its been in the back of my mind a while. crap I need tires too :doh:

stang needs some lovins also, I need to at least do the grounds on it so that it doesnt give me shit trying to start when its hot :lol: (fuck you leo bass, I wish you never laid a hand on my car!)

[Pony]

Mouse traps.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Mouse traps.

https://i.imgur.com/zYbwl5u.gif

[Pony]

I just put them all together, baited them with peanut butter. Now I just have to roll the dice and hope I win.

[FBD]

I just put them all together, baited them with peanut butter. Now I just have to roll the dice and hope I win.

you dont really even need to bait mice traps. mice are stupid enough that you just have to place them in their line of travel, and snap! find out where they are most likely to travel and that will net you a lot more mice than a whole tub of jif.

[Pony]

you dont really even need to bait mice traps. mice are stupid enough that you just have to place them in their line of travel, and snap! find out where they are most likely to travel and that will net you a lot more mice than a whole tub of jif.

I got two glue traps to in the line of travel. Just put a little smudge on the snap traps. And how do you know it was Jif? :suspect:

[DemonGeminiX]

A calcium and vitamin D supplement. I'm gonna try and rebuild my ghost leg bones.

[FBD]

I got two glue traps to in the line of travel. Just put a little smudge on the snap traps. And how do you know it was Jif? :suspect:

hehe, its just the word that was brought forth from the aetherz :dance:

glue traps are kinda mean, making them starve to death, more humane to whack and get it done in an instant

[Pony]

hehe, its just the word that was brought forth from the aetherz :dance:

glue traps are kinda mean, making them starve to death, more humane to whack and get it done in an instant

There's a big glob of Jif on the glue traps as well. :nana: Last meal.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

RAM for the wife's laptop.

[Pony]

RAM for the wife's laptop.

Replacing bad stick or upgrade?

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Replacing bad stick or upgrade?Upgrade. It only has 4 gigs but maxes out at 16, so I'm getting 2 new 8 gig sticks.

Worked out kinda well, Crucial was out of stock but they also sell their RAM thru Newegg and it was almost $25 cheaper on Newegg.

[Godfather]

My wife and I went to the mall to poke around yesterday. Her birthday is next weekend, so we're shopping and I go "hey, I was thinking of buying you nice sunglasses for your birthday because you said you needed new ones, but they're hard for me to pick out. Can we go together and I'll get you a pair?"

So we go and she picks out a nice pair. The saleslady goes "oh by the way, if you buy two, it's $110 off!"

Me being a moron, I go great! And grab a new pair for myself.

Not 24 hours later my wife goes "for my birthday I wouldn't hate new headphones....". I go wait, I thought the sunglasses were your gift?! She says "well, you bought yourself a pair too, so it really didn't feel like a gift anymore" :lol:

Fuck. She got me there :lol: She's not usually the complicated type, so I think I'll have to cave on this one.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

My wife and I went to the mall to poke around yesterday. Her birthday is next weekend, so we're shopping and I go "hey, I was thinking of buying you nice sunglasses for your birthday because you said you needed new ones, but they're hard for me to pick out. Can we go together and I'll get you a pair?"

So we go and she picks out a nice pair. The saleslady goes "oh by the way, if you buy two, it's $110 off!"

Me being a moron, I go great! And grab a new pair for myself.

Not 24 hours later my wife goes "for my birthday I wouldn't hate new headphones....". I go wait, I thought the sunglasses were your gift?! She says "well, you bought yourself a pair too, so it really didn't feel like a gift anymore" :lol:

Fuck. She got me there :lol: She's not usually the complicated type, so I think I'll have to cave on this one.

https://i.imgur.com/sspmhe5.png

[lost in melb.]

My wife and I went to the mall to poke around yesterday. Her birthday is next weekend, so we're shopping and I go "hey, I was thinking of buying you nice sunglasses for your birthday because you said you needed new ones, but they're hard for me to pick out. Can we go together and I'll get you a pair?"

So we go and she picks out a nice pair. The saleslady goes "oh by the way, if you buy two, it's $110 off!"

Me being a moron, I go great! And grab a new pair for myself.

Not 24 hours later my wife goes "for my birthday I wouldn't hate new headphones....". I go wait, I thought the sunglasses were your gift?! She says "well, you bought yourself a pair too, so it really didn't feel like a gift anymore" :lol:

Fuck. She got me there :lol: She's not usually the complicated type, so I think I'll have to cave on this one.


done! :lol:


https://sportsshow.net/media/2019/04/_3/760x450/Caroline-Wozniacki-Beautifull-Female-Tennis-Players.jpg

[FBD]

remember when I said I was pretty much done ordering discs :lol: probably ordered another dozen after that. but I really think I'm about good now, lol.

also finally got around to picking this book up. they should just give you a pdf when you buy a damned book like this. I want the pdf, but I need a book in my hand to read, I couldnt read all of this on pdf.

https://img.selzstatic.com/items/67002/zqkgfl0gmsh/original.png

[Teh One Who Knocks]

You're going to end up spending as much money on your disc golf habit as a regular golfer does on clubs and balls at the rate you're going :lol:

[FBD]

:lol: yeah I'm like 4-5 in by now

[deebakes]

grand? wow, disc golf is an expensive hobby

[FBD]

lol no, hund...and that's including all the shit I've given to my buddy's kid, like the first bag I bought and a few discs

[The Monk]

New desktop PC.

https://i.imgur.com/HUS82Xx.png

I've added in another:

SSD 1 TB
SSD 2 TB
Sata Drive 4TB

[DemonGeminiX]

Is 650W gonna be enough? :-k

[lost in melb.]

Is 650W gonna be enough? :-k

Trump recommends a 1000W tanning lamp - minimum :hand:

[lost in melb.]

Online Groceries - 100g dark organic chocolate bar contained therein

[Pony]

New desktop PC.

https://i.imgur.com/HUS82Xx.png

I've added in another:

SSD 1 TB
SSD 2 TB
Sata Drive 4TB

Why 3 SSD drives? Already have them?

[Pony]

4 camera, 4k Reolink camera system with recorder.

[lost in melb.]

New desktop PC.

https://i.imgur.com/HUS82Xx.png

I've added in another:

SSD 1 TB
SSD 2 TB
Sata Drive 4TB

Jesus :shock:

Are you a film editor :-k

[FBD]

Why 3 SSD drives? Already have them?

HQ porn takes up a LOT of space :lol:

[Pony]

HQ porn takes up a LOT of space :lol:

And apparently he needs it all on SSD's because waiting 1.4 seconds longer for your 4k porn to start playing "kills the mood".

[The Monk]

Why 3 SSD drives? Already have them?

I ordered the new PC with a 2TB SSD and already had the others. I've also got another 4TB Sata drive plus a couple of 2TB Satas as well..... I'm paranoid on losing my photos (800 Gb) and have a shitload of music (also about 800 Gb) plus copies of lots of software and various other stuff that for some reason I just hang on to. :shrug:

[DemonGeminiX]

I ordered the new PC with a 2TB SSD and already had the others. I've also got another 4TB Sata drive plus a couple of 2TB Satas as well..... I'm paranoid on losing my photos (800 Gb) and have a shitload of music (also about 800 Gb) plus copies of lots of software and various other stuff that for some reason I just hang on to. :shrug:

I can sympathize. I've got a few Sata drives with stuff on it that I haven't looked at in over a decade. I used to be able to swap them out using external enclosures. They're just kind of taking up space now... the drives and the data I no longer have a use for anymore. I couldn't even tell you where those external enclosures I had were at. I may have trashed them.

[The Monk]

I can sympathize. I've got a few Sata drives with stuff on it that I haven't looked at in over a decade. I used to be able to swap them out using external enclosures. They're just kind of taking up space now... the drives and the data I no longer have a use for anymore. I couldn't even tell you where those external enclosures I had were at. I may have trashed them.

Some of the Sata drives I have have been around for a few years. Today I managed to organise them all and reformat those I don't want inside the tower. I am now sitting on 5 drives.... 1 x 4tb ; 1 x 2tb; 3 x 1.5 tb.... I'll hang onto them for the time being.

In addition I have 2 x 2tb External Sata HDD; 1 x 4Tb External 2.5" drive Used for travelling photo backup & 3 or 4 more 2 Tb 2.5" drives.....

I'm think I may have enough space available storage space for the time being... :lol:

[Pony]

I think my main PC has a small SSD and two 2tb drives. but I have a bunch of 1-4TB drives both sitting in a drawer and portables that are LOADED with music, movies and TV series. I need to find the time to sort through and update my backups.

Both my laptops have an SSD and a 2TB drive installed. I need to update my main one to a 4TB someday now that the prices are reasonable.

[FBD]

I work with computers, so I dont really care about my own computer shit, I dont fix anything, I just ignore shit. there's some small amounts of data that I care about, but its not much, I'm still rockin a 250Gb hard drive. just dont fkn care.

[FBD]

cripes, add a lawn mower battery to the list. was hoping I coulda gotten away with adding water, it even charged up fully and

yeah, I go to mow my lawn this morning, d-e-d dead :meh:

gotta head down to napa to pick up the clutch kit anyway....

but, its almost time for dubs...gonna rain tomorrow so I guess I'll shoot for....tuesday to mow the lawn, its gonna be overgrown as fuck :lol:

[KevinD]

Motion sensor flood light for garage door, a few pvc fittings, and some conduit fittings. Need to repair plumbing in studio, and replace all the lights in garage. Too lazy to start on it today. Think ill just drink some beer.

[Pony]

4 camera, 4k Reolink camera system with recorder.

https://i.imgur.com/Ioo6gwv.jpg

[FBD]

time to replace the clutch hydraulic line :lol: and pray

so interestingly enough, I show up at the garage today and the old men are at it, they managed to pump at it and dredge up some shitty fluid by pumping the clutch quickly, he said some of the real old shit that didnt have bleeders that's what you had to do...still going on that, but it doesnt look like the quick disconnect from the master to the slave is sealed 100%...neeeext

its got a little more pedal...

[The Monk]

Motion sensor flood light for garage door, a few pvc fittings, and some conduit fittings. Need to repair plumbing in studio, and replace all the lights in garage. Too lazy to start on it today. Think ill just drink some beer.

I've never had much success with motion sensor floods..... they have worked well for a while and either never turn on or never turn off....

[The Monk]

https://i.imgur.com/Ioo6gwv.jpg

Linked to PC and phone?

[Pony]

Linked to PC and phone?

Records to NVR 24/7 in 4K. Can access remotely from PC or phone. App on my phone is set to low res vids and to send alerts ONLY for person or vehicle detection.
So far I'm really pleased with it, picture quality is really good and so far I haven't gotten any alerts that weren't people or cars nearby. Since it records 24/7 I don't miss the action like you do with some wire free cameras. I believe it tags the clip from before it detected motion so you see the entire event. Setup was super easy, plug and play.

So far the only thing I have to complain about is the NVR is supposed to be wired mouse only, I want to hide the NVR away somewhere and use a wireless mouse. Reportedly only a couple very specific mice work with so I have to trial and error until I find one that works. The reviews on Amazon were helpful on which ones to try.

[lost in melb.]

Weird question but slightly relevant. Are the colours of the houses really that vibrant or is that the camera :-k

[Pony]

Weird question but slightly relevant. Are the colours of the houses really that vibrant or is that the camera :-k

It's pretty close, the colors are a bit more vibrant on the camera, depends on time of day, lighting, etc. Where I'm at is supposed to be like an island theme so lots of bright colors.

Update: Amazon Basics mice work just fine, I'll be tucking the equipment and cables into a cabinet today.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

A used dryer. About 4 years ago we bought a Samsung washer and dryer set. The washer has been great but the dryer has been nothing but problems. It broke down on Tuesday for the THIRD time since we've owned it. We paid to get it fixed the first two times but I am done putting money into it. Looked at the prices of new dryers and it's fucking insane. It costs more to buy an individual unit than it would cost to buy it as part of a set, but I'm not about to spend upwards of $1500 on a new set or $1000 on just a new dryer.

Wife found the same exact model for sale on Nextdoor and we went and looked at it yesterday. In excellent shape, barely used, and it will at least match the washer. Hopefully we just had a lemon and this one will last for awhile. It just sucks when you pay the extra money for a 'premium' brand like Samsung and then it just turns out to be a POS.

[DemonGeminiX]

Nobody makes things to last anymore.

[FBD]

my washer and drier are old as shit and they keep on chuggin. I dont like all the new fancy complex electronics shit they have on the market these days, fuggin spin timer and a motor, what else ya really need to wash fuggin clothes :lol:

[FBD]

sweet, my buddy's friend makes the OG dit da jow recipe, just bought a few bottles

it arrived, yep its the same authentic shit....except now I can see that the last time my buddy gave me some, it wasnt super fresh, cuz this stuff, wow

[Brianroberts]

I bought two pairs of athletic sleeves from amazone.

[lost in melb.]

A large pizza

[KevinD]

30 gals of fuel, 2 4x8 sheets of 1/2" plywood

[DemonGeminiX]

I guess I'm buying medical services that I've already received, because I keep paying the bills for them.

[Pony]

30 gals of fuel, 2 4x8 sheets of 1/2" plywood

:shock:

[Pony]

I guess I'm buying medical services that I've already received, because I keep paying the bills for them.

Could be worse, at least you didn't buy 30 gallons of gas and sheets of plywood.

[FBD]

water pump's probably next on the list

engine is finally disconnected at least :meh:

[KevinD]

Battery for my daughters 2007 HHR. $210 fugging hell.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Battery for my daughters 2007 HHR. $210 fugging hell.

Car batteries are ridiculously expensive now. And the warranties are much shorter than they used to be too.

[FBD]

goddam that's pricey, glad I have a spare lol

[KevinD]

Yeah, I was thinking I'd pick up one for my Camaro too, since its on the original 2015 battery. Think ill wait a bit and just order one of the fancy lighter AGL type.

[FBD]

A Lineage of Dragons, by Steve Gray

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/P/1978367767.01._SCLZZZZZZZ_SX500_.jpg

the mysterious chikung master is not steve, lol (not that he isnt a master in his own regard)

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Since I got a new windshield put in yesterday and my windshield wipers were shot, I bought a new pair. Fucking $60 and they weren't even the top of the line ones. :|

[FBD]

60 bucks, wtf are they made of otter foreskin or something

[Godfather]

Took a semi-private golf lesson with my bro this weekend. The instructor played NCAA and was pretty clearly an incredible golfer, but said very little during the hour, just watched and gave a few tips here and there. Actually so helpful, didn't fill my brain with 50 things to think about when I'm lining up (which was my worry going into the lesson). Just pointed out some issues with my weight being too far forward, not turning my hands over quick enough, etc, and is going to email a simple recap to work on. Signed up for a 5-class package right after the first lesson.

[PorkChopSandwiches]

I hit a bucket with my buddy this weekend, we have gone 3 times. Trying to get him comfortable enough to go to a 9 hole

[Teh One Who Knocks]

"Golf is a good walk spoiled."

[FBD]

I have to contort my body to swing a golf club these days, my shoulders are too blasted for that Ben Hogan swing I used to have. That said I hit ok at the range when I went last year...but this year, disc golf reigns supreme.

and of course I'm still buying discs :lol:

[Pony]

60 bucks, wtf are they made of otter foreskin or something

Wood, Cedar.

[The Monk]

Car batteries are ridiculously expensive now. And the warranties are much shorter than they used to be too.

That's because they don't last as long.

[The Monk]

A full set of new tyres for my car.....:sad:


....and then straight to the shop for a another TV...

Blaupunkt BP580USG9300 58" 4K Ultra HD Android TV :lol:

[DemonGeminiX]

An exercise band set that I'm going to absolutely destroy. These things feel flimsy. I'll give it 3 weeks before they break on me. I can't find anything on it, but I bet they were made in China.

I also bought a guitar cord. Just one. One stinkin' guitar cord. That's it. Wasn't even on sale, but I like GLS cords.

Yay, Prime Day. :roll:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

A 5.5 lb boneless Angus prime rib roast.

[lost in melb.]

An exercise band set that I'm going to absolutely destroy. These things feel flimsy. I'll give it 3 weeks before they break on me. I can't find anything on it, but I bet they were made in China.

I also bought a guitar cord. Just one. One stinkin' guitar cord. That's it. Wasn't even on sale, but I like GLS cords.

Yay, Prime Day. :roll:

Theraband all the way, baby

[lost in melb.]

A 5.5 lb boneless Angus prime rib roast.

Someone's getting fancy.

[lost in melb.]

A bunch of protein bars on half price

[lost in melb.]

A full set of new tyres for my car.....:sad:


....and then straight to the shop for a another TV...

Blaupunkt BP580USG9300 58" 4K Ultra HD Android TV :lol:

I love getting new tires for the car. I feel a lot safer.

TV? :yawn:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Someone's getting fancy.

:-k

[DemonGeminiX]

Theraband all the way, baby

I break Therabands. No joke. Had three full sets at various points over the years and they never lasted with me. I have a friend that swears up and down that he could go mountain climbing with them. "They're that strong, Ed." Yeah, ok. Whatever. Then explain me snapping them in half without much effort at all. No they're not that strong.

[Muddy]

A 5.5 lb boneless Angus prime rib roast.

Pictures of the beast prepared or it didn't happen...

[PorkChopSandwiches]

ADA and Wienerschnitzel

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Pictures of the beast prepared or it didn't happen...https://i.imgur.com/eyDM2Bbl.jpg

Gonna do it this weekend

[lost in melb.]

Someone's getting fancy.


:-k


https://i.imgur.com/eyDM2Bbl.jpg

Gonna do it this weekend

Like I said :dunno:

[DemonGeminiX]

Like I said :dunno:

I guess I can half-heartedly agree. I usually only eat Prime Rib for Christmas and/or New Year's, but there's no cultural rule that says you have to. That's just what I do.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Like I said :dunno:

So all I can buy is scraps the butcher throws on the floor or else it's "being fancy"? :shakehead:


I guess I can half-heartedly agree. I usually only eat Prime Rib for Christmas and/or New Year's, but there's no cultural rule that says you have to. That's just what I do.

:-s

Do you also only eat turkey on Thanksgiving and ham only at Easter?

[lost in melb.]

I break Therabands. No joke. Had three full sets at various points over the years and they never lasted with me. I have a friend that swears up and down that he could go mountain climbing with them. "They're that strong, Ed." Yeah, ok. Whatever. Then explain me snapping them in half without much effort at all. No they're not that strong.

I go for the sturdy ones. Silver and gold :thumbsup:

[lost in melb.]

So all I can buy is scraps the butcher throws on the floor or else it's "being fancy"? :shakehead:



:-s

Do you also only eat turkey on Thanksgiving and ham only at Easter?

That's no ordinary hunk of meat, Papa jabba :hand:

[PorkChopSandwiches]

Do you also only eat turkey on Thanksgiving and ham only at Easter?

Whole turkey yes, turkey sandwiches ....multiple times a week :)

[Griffin]

I've been known to deep fry a turkey at any given time of year.

[lost in melb.]

You guys are lucky. Turkey is my favorite meat and very scarce here.

As consolation, my second favorite meat (lamb) is very abundant.

[DemonGeminiX]

Do you also only eat turkey on Thanksgiving and ham only at Easter?

:-s

Yes, and?

Hey, I'm not judging. You do what you want, bro. It's your money, your stomach, and your time.

Grif notwithstanding. A whole turkey or whole ham anytime during the year? That's way too much hassle for me. Like Porky, I get deli turkey or a small turkey breast the rest of the time, if I'm so inclined. I'm not really a fan of ham, so except for Easter, I tend to stay away. And believe it or not, I've been cooking small lasagnas the past few Thanksgivings and Easters. It's just easier. And cheaper. But mostly easier.

[PorkChopSandwiches]

I've been known to deep fry a turkey at any given time of year.

I did one, one year. It was pretty awesome.

[Hugh_Janus]

some welsh cakes

[Muddy]

2 turntables and a fkn microphone.!

[KevinD]

Where it's at...

[Pony]

Laser (LIMA365), speed loader (Uplula) and holster (Cytac OWB) to fit the new pew with the laser.

[DemonGeminiX]

Uplula's are amazing. Not bad for two to three small cheap pieces of hard plastic and a little spring.

[Pony]

I watched a lot of videos and that's what I landed on. I have a pretty strong grip from working with my hands my entire life and I could not get the last few rounds in ANY of the P365's 12rd mags by hand. TOUGH springs.

I just spent the afternoon looking for a new bag to hold all my gear. Countless reviews and Youtube videos later I decided I'm better off just reorganizing the bag my Takedown rifle came in.

https://i.imgur.com/u7ntWBw.jpg

https://i.imgur.com/Q0jyJZ7.jpg

[Pony]

Fuck. I really have to stop coming home on the weekends. My buddy asked me to look for a super cheap laptop for him to "get by". After advising him to save a little and not touch anything under $500 I ran across this on Walmarts site for $429:

Lenovo Ideapad 3 15.6" 1080p FHD Non-Touchscreen Laptop PC, AMD 6-Core/12 Thread Ryzen 5 5500U up to 4.0GHz, 8GB DDR4, 256GB PCIe NVMe SSD, Backlit Keyboard, Fingerprint Reader, Windows 10

That's a pretty damn good chip, SSD, 1080P and backlit keyboard for a tic over 400 bucks? Sold. The only thing I wish it had is an ethernet port but I'll live.

And I'll sell my buddy my antique core I5 Dell this is replacing for $150

[KevinD]

6 Light Blondes

[Griffin]

6 Light Blondes

sub 100 pounders, errrr

[KevinD]

Only 12oz each...

[Teh One Who Knocks]

$95 worth of groceries and $48 in gas

[Pony]

$95 worth of groceries and $48 in gas

So you're just topping up a few things until shopping day on Tuesday?

[Teh One Who Knocks]

So you're just topping up a few things until shopping day on Tuesday?Sad but true :(

[Pony]

Laptop came Wed, I realized that out of the 8 gigs Ram, the graphics chip was sucking up 2 gigs and the OS more, meaning it was the "weak" spot in the whole system. 8 gig stick ordered yesterday on Amazon and it actually showed up today here on the island.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

https://i.imgur.com/rAdLQ14.png

New work boots.

[Pony]

Dewalt Atomic drill and driver, Dewalt Atomic reciprocating saw and a Dewalt 6 1/2 circular saw.

I've got Ridgid at work and a mix of Dewalt, Ryobi, Makita and Milwaukee at home. Sick of all the different batteries and chargers so I sold off my Ryobi stuff and the Makita 12v might follow.

[KevinD]

New Garmin GPS for work truck. Can't figure out how to turn the snail trail on. Thats honestly the only reason I bought it as other that that apple play and android maps work fine.

[lost in melb.]

A pair of these:

https://campfireaudio.com/shop/dorado-2020/

https://i.ibb.co/yQZCGcq/20210930-183233.jpg (https://ibb.co/nLYyZNj)
https://i.ibb.co/pRwpH11/20210930-183325.jpg (https://ibb.co/Br3Rhff)
https://i.ibb.co/zGyNmMd/20210930-183347.jpg (https://ibb.co/xJp32kZ)


______________________________

Actually part of my trip to Adelaide was to audition these. I liked the Solaris 2020 (https://campfireaudio.com/shop/solaris-2020/) even more, but I couldn't get them to fit properly with the ear plugs they had, so I went with the Dorado.

Being an audiophile hobbyist, I have a few high end cans, speakers, systems and dacs, but this is my first venture into decent iem's, for the simple reason that the technology has exploded over the past few years. They sound really, really good. The tuning of the Dorado is just like a very clear sweet version of your typical earphones with full rich sound and irritation removed. They balance a solid bass with a sweet clear treble within an overall 'fun' tuning.

This review catches the spirit well:

https://www.forbes.com/sites/marksparrow/2020/12/09/campfire-audios-new-dorado-earphones-come-close-to-perfection/

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Wired earbuds? :-s That's soooooo 2020 :hand:

[lost in melb.]

Wired earbuds? :-s That's soooooo 2020 :hand:

:sad:

[deebakes]

plane headphone jacks dictate wired headphones still... i have one pair in my travel bag :lol:

[deebakes]

forks over knives cooking course - to try to make vegetables taste better :lol:

[lost in melb.]

plane headphone jacks dictate wired headphones still... i have one pair in my travel bag :lol:

:suspect:

[deebakes]

sorry that is confusing. the metal things that fly in the sky are called airplanes or planes for short. some of these planes have in seat entertainment screens (like for children in the back of a minivan) that play movies pretty soon after release or shows that you don't have a subscription for. to hear the sound, you need to plug in some headphones

hope that helps

[lost in melb.]

Lol, yes I do understand what you mean. I imagine the only reason they have that is so 300 separate instances of Bluetooth don't need with the avionic electronics :lol:

[lost in melb.]

Also wired sounds better. But Bluetooth is catching up. I think next year they are going to bring in lossless Bluetooth audio transmission, which will change everything. You'll need all new hardware though.

[deebakes]

if my cell phone can take down a plane, i don't think they are very safe :lol:

[lost in melb.]

True :lol:

I'm sure Griff will know the real reason why we must switch off our phones :-k

[Griffin]

True :lol:

I'm sure Griff will know the real reason why we must switch off our phones :-k

Because all the wires running through an aluminum skinned tube at 30,000 feet prevents the FBI from monitoring your conversations. :rolleyes:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

forks over knives cooking course - to try to make vegetables taste better :lol:

Easiest way to do that is to substitute them with meat :tup:

[deebakes]

i've been a carnivore my whole life and am not about to give it up :lol:

i'm good if i have some chicken or beef or pork in the fridge about what a meal would look like. i grew up with vegetables just being a plain side dish and want to expand to be able to make good shit on the fly without having to kill something to do it. also, we've got some crazy gardens in the backyard now that i want to make use of the things from there. i have been making an awesome ratatouille that looks just like the movie

[DemonGeminiX]

i've been a carnivore my whole life and am not about to give it up :lol:

i'm good if i have some chicken or beef or pork in the fridge about what a meal would look like. i grew up with vegetables just being a plain side dish and want to expand to be able to make good shit on the fly without having to kill something to do it. also, we've got some crazy gardens in the backyard now that i want to make use of the things from there. i have been making an awesome ratatouille that looks just like the movie

I went to a high-end steakhouse once and they had a side of garlic green beans. That's the best green beans I've ever tasted. Haven't ever been able to duplicate it.

[PorkChopSandwiches]

i've been a carnivore my whole life and am not about to give it up :lol:

i'm good if i have some chicken or beef or pork in the fridge about what a meal would look like. i grew up with vegetables just being a plain side dish and want to expand to be able to make good shit on the fly without having to kill something to do it. also, we've got some crazy gardens in the backyard now that i want to make use of the things from there. i have been making an awesome ratatouille that looks just like the movie

Steamed green beans with garlic and red pepper, cook them al dente. They are amazing

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Steamed green beans with garlic and red pepper, cook them al dente. They are amazing

Or you could - now hear me out on this - throw that shit away and go with a side of bacon :thumbsup:

[PorkChopSandwiches]

:rofl:
I love meat, but I also love veg

[lost in melb.]

Easiest way to do that is to substitute them with meat :tup:


Or you could - now hear me out on this - throw that shit away and go with a side of bacon :thumbsup:

https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTmC7hwzU5TKPLJrHD-AOMfCp4bl1QSYPrh8A&usqp=CAU

[Muddy]

:rofl:
I love meat, but I also love veg

I love vag too...

[DemonGeminiX]

Dinner

[Hugh_Janus]

fuel... luckily i didn't need any when everyone was being a retard

[Teh One Who Knocks]

A new phone...after more than 4 years my trusty old S8 isn't running very well anymore.

[Griffin]

https://g.christianbook.com/dg/product/web/f400/235002.jpg

[lost in melb.]

A new phone...after more than 4 years my trusty old S8 isn't running very well anymore.

What did you get?

[Teh One Who Knocks]

What did you get?Galaxy S21 5G with 256 gigs of memory. Got the one with the expanded memory because the S21's don't have a micro SD card slot anymore.

It's on backorder and scheduled to ship on the next couple of weeks. I'm getting a $200 credit for trading in my old S8 so I figured it was as good a time as any to do it. Plus with the chip shortage, I'm guessing that lead times on new phones will just keep getting longer and longer.

[lost in melb.]

I think that's an extremely safe bet :thumbsup:

I'm exactly like you. I wait about 4 years until they begin to slow and stutter and the battery begins to die. I have an s10 from 2019 and it still runs like a dream.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I think that's an extremely safe bet :thumbsup:

I'm exactly like you. I wait about 4 years until they begin to slow and stutter and the battery begins to die. I have an s10 from 2019 and it still runs like a dream.Yeah, up until the last few weeks my phone has been fine, but I think that it's finally starting to wind down. There are times when it's super slow and/or unresponsive and I have to restart it a lot more often than I used to. It's been a good phone and I'll really miss it since I've had it so long and know it inside and out.

But like I said, it was time and if T-mobile wants to give me a $200 credit on my 4+ year old phone, I doubt I'll get that kinda deal again.

[KevinD]

I'm still using my S9+. No issues yet. Mt Tab S5e though, the charger port is messing up. It won't fast charge with the oem charger (which works fine on phone) but will slow charge on a generic charger

[Muddy]

120 oysters..!

[DemonGeminiX]

Liftmaster 893Max garage door opener

[PorkChopSandwiches]

Rowing Machine

[Griffin]

I thought you people waded across the river:-s

[PorkChopSandwiches]

:lol:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Rowing Machine

What kind di you get? Fancy or basic? I have a fairly basic one I bought a bunch of years ago but it does the job.

[PorkChopSandwiches]

Basic from Amazon for like $250. Figured I would see if I stay motivated using it before I drop big money

https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71qUllXoSTL._AC_SL1500_.jpg

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Yup, that's really similar to the style I have and roughly about the same price I paid. I mostly use the treadmill at home but I jump on that every so often. I need to use it more.

[Muddy]

Galaxy S21 5G with 256 gigs of memory. Got the one with the expanded memory because the S21's don't have a micro SD card slot anymore.

It's on backorder and scheduled to ship on the next couple of weeks. I'm getting a $200 credit for trading in my old S8 so I figured it was as good a time as any to do it. Plus with the chip shortage, I'm guessing that lead times on new phones will just keep getting longer and longer.

I think thats the one I have.. Maybe the S20..

[Muddy]

Rowing Machine


I thought you people waded across the river:-s

:rimshot:

[Griffin]

:rimshot:

I didn't know where else to relate this story from my recent cross country trip, but it sort of ties in here...

We went to the Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center (https://www.wolfeducation.org/) in Divide, CO., paid extra for the VIP encounter where we met this guy, but that's another story. https://static.wixstatic.com/media/e8106d_c25f49e899854955ac23bffd96633f21~mv2.jpg/v1/crop/x_43,y_88,w_673,h_635/fill/w_353,h_333,al_c,q_80,usm_0.66_1.00_0.01/4_%20Smile.webp

There is a habitat for the Mexican Gray Wolves that is noticeably different than the others, mainly because they are owned by the federal game commission with their own set of guidelines for housing wild animals but are living here. Anyhow another guest asked why there was barbed wire angled in at the top.
The interpreter once again explained about government regs but also went on to say, "We have never had an escape here but we noticed these particular wolves would go to the corner and climb up the fence to get out... we had no idea they could do that."
Without missing a beat I said, "Well, they're Mexican."

If looks could kill I'm pretty sure I wouldn't still be here.

[DemonGeminiX]

One of those off brand batteries for my Galaxy S5.

[KevinD]

Butane soldering iron, and a mini soldering station/stand.

[Godfather]

New hockey skates. Went with a higher end Bauer this time after being loyal to CCM forever. Felt like Bambi out on the ice tonight using them the first time :lol:

[lost in melb.]

New hockey skates. Went with a higher end Bauer this time after being loyal to CCM forever. Felt like Bambi out on the ice tonight using them the first time :lol:

So jealous. But we do have surfing :mrgreen:

[lost in melb.]

I'm slowly moving over from my big music system to something more portable...

https://i.ibb.co/54dySkg/images-1-20.jpg (https://ibb.co/h9kj4cJ)
https://i.ibb.co/8Kp91zk/order-to-kensington.jpg (https://ibb.co/h7jV3X0)

[Godfather]

So jealous. But we do have surfing :mrgreen:

You ever end up over here I'll teach you to skate, if you teach me to surf :lol:

We do actually have decent surfing on the far west coast of Vancouver Island in a town called Tofino, but you need to wear a wetsuit year round because the Pacific is always cold. Cool little surf town too but I'm a terrible surfer.

[KevinD]

Never could learn to ice skate. Of course, growing up in Houston, the only place to go was at a mall. Only went a couple times. I could roller skate like s fiend,I line skate decently, skate board okay, and surf pretty good considering the waves sucked here unless a storm was coming. Was probably best at water skiing.

[Hugh_Janus]

mouse and keyboaed sset

[Hugh_Janus]

I'm a bit rusty with the keyboard, for the last couple of months, Ive been using the on screen keyboard and my mouse packed up last night so I had to buy them :lol:

[Griffin]

I never could learn to type. Couldn't wrap my head around the alphabet placement.

[Pony]

I never could learn to type. Couldn't wrap my head around the alphabet placement.

Yep. Hunt and peck.

[Godfather]

Bought a new Dyson. The last one was about 7 years old and it was bottom of the line at the time. It still works, but with a long haired wife, a big dog and long haired cat it was always jammed up :lol: Bought the one with the attachments for animal fur. Pretty expensive so I'm hoping it's all it's cracked up to be and doesn't get tangled.

[lost in melb.]

Ha. Good luck!

[Griffin]

The Dyson Ball Vacuum has a very misleading name! Put me in the hospital for 3 days.

[lost in melb.]

The Dyson Ball Vacuum has a very misleading name! Put me in the hospital for 3 days.

Nope :hand:


:backaway:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Bought a new Dyson. The last one was about 7 years old and it was bottom of the line at the time. It still works, but with a long haired wife, a big dog and long haired cat it was always jammed up :lol: Bought the one with the attachments for animal fur. Pretty expensive so I'm hoping it's all it's cracked up to be and doesn't get tangled.

They are definitely worth the money.

[Muddy]

I bought a wood rack to hold firewood out by the garage..

[Godfather]

Ha. Good luck!


They are definitely worth the money.


Alright this vacuum actually owns. I vacuumed the entire house, the cat's and dog's bed and there isn't a single strand of hair clogged in the powerhead. On top of that, I had to empty the larger canister FAR more times than normal, which tells me that the old vacuum was doing a completely shit job.

For the hardwood, this thing has a soft powerhead attachment with a laser on it that beams a flat light across the floor to see dust and hair... I thought it sounded like a stupid gimmick, but I was horrified and highly entertained realizing how dusty certain areas of the house were that I thought were fine.


Money well spent. Who knew a vacuum would be this fun :lol: Am I old now?

[Muddy]

Alright this vacuum actually owns. I vacuumed the entire house, the cat's and dog's bed and there isn't a single strand of hair clogged in the powerhead. On top of that, I had to empty the larger canister FAR more times than normal, which tells me that the old vacuum was doing a completely shit job.

For the hardwood, this thing has a soft powerhead attachment with a laser on it that beams a flat light across the floor to see dust and hair... I thought it sounded like a stupid gimmick, but I was horrified and highly entertained realizing how dusty certain areas of the house were that I thought were fine.


Money well spent. Who knew a vacuum would be this fun :lol: Am I old now?

Like 200..!

[Pony]

Money well spent. Who knew a vacuum would be this fun :lol: Am I old now?

You're getting a dishwasher for Xmas.

[Teh One Who Knocks]

https://i.imgur.com/hko5rSe.png

Replacing our old cordless Dyson that finally gave up the ghost. Got a good deal because we are Beyond+ members at Bed, Bath, and Beyond ($39.95/year) and you get 20% off every purchase and free shipping. So saved $100 on this and got it shipped for free. Should be here today.

[Muddy]

A fckng $700 Lennox thermostat. :meh:

[Teh One Who Knocks]

A fckng $700 Lennox thermostat. :meh:

Damn, why so expensive??

[Muddy]

Damn, why so expensive??

It's probably a $250 thermostat, but the "$692.00" price tag is because they have it in stock and included trouble shooting and installation.. I tried to buy one on Amazon but nothing was available to show up the next day. Everything was a vague Nov. 8th- Nov 16th delivery time frame.. I could continue searching and probably locate one but Im not sure what time I would have to invest.. Also, if for some reason the thermostat is not the problem, the Lennox guys will uninstall it and continue their diagnostic and not charge me for that..

[Teh One Who Knocks]

It's probably a $250 thermostat, but the "$692.00" price tag is because they have it in stock and included trouble shooting and installation.. I tried to buy one on Amazon but nothing was available to show up the next day. Everything was a vague Nov. 8th- Nov 16th delivery time frame.. I could continue searching and probably locate one but Im not sure what time I would have to invest.. Also, if for some reason the thermostat is not the problem, the Lennox guys will uninstall it and continue their diagnostic and not charge me for that..

That's fucked up though that they charge so much. You know there won't be any problems with the thermostat until it goes beyond the warranty. That's the way it always goes.

[Muddy]

That's fucked up though that they charge so much. You know there won't be any problems with the thermostat until it goes beyond the warranty. That's the way it always goes.

5 year warranty and my system is 5 yrs, 6 mths old.. :(

[lost in melb.]

Initially quoted for 2 solar tubes installed by phone. $2100 (with blind for bedroom) $1500.

The dude comes out Monday and I get the quote 5 pm Friday, installed (in same order) for: $2740 and $1930 (plus $1600 for a solar vent for a hot roof).

Called up West Australia store (still afternoon with time difference) and all the parts are repesctively $1845 and $1278 and $772

So, that's $2400 labour for a day, 2 man team. I recon 6-7 hours = 170 - 200 dollar an hour :meh:

[lost in melb.]

5 year warranty and my system is 5 yrs, 6 mths old.. :(

Bad luck!

[Muddy]

So now the mother fuckers say they have the part but cant get back out until Monday... So, I just went and found it locally and will install it myself. If this works I will save $400.00

[Teh One Who Knocks]

So now the mother fuckers say they have the part but cant get back out until Monday... So, I just went and found it locally and will install it myself. If this works I will save $400.00It's not too hard to install a thermostat so long as you make sure all the wires are marked. The wires are so tiny.

[Griffin]

I wonder if he checked the battery in the old one... :-k

[Muddy]

It's not too hard to install a thermostat so long as you make sure all the wires are marked. The wires are so tiny.

The big thing on this one is the system is a dual fuel set-up so the settings can get weird.. The old one still works to a degree so I can still see it to take pictures of the configuration screens..

No battery in this unit,Grif.

https://www.lennox.com/products/comfort-controls/thermostats/comfortsense7500

[KevinD]

Gasket for the carburetor bowl on my pressure washer..

[Muddy]

BOOM Lance. !! $285.00, and I fixed it..!

[deebakes]

good work champ

[KevinD]

Like I need another guitar. Lol. Figured I'd try it and if I don't like it, move it on, as I can resell for more than the $180 it costs.

https://i.postimg.cc/VvW6rDTZ/vurvpw403tkezvn6zjot.jpg

[DemonGeminiX]

Tiger Balm

[Muddy]

https://i.imgur.com/fsZmOOE.jpg

[Griffin]

Damn, I'm jealous. Been wanting one of those for years.

[Muddy]

Damn, I'm jealous. Been wanting one of those for years.

Im pretty excited.. It's used but only has 170 hours on it...

[Griffin]

Did you get anything besides the loader? Boxblade for the back to use as ballast maybe.

[Muddy]

Did you get anything besides the loader? Boxblade for the back to use as ballast maybe.

I have a 1954 Ferguson TO30 right now with some attachments... I'm not sure if I can use any of those attachments on it yet or will I need a smaller set for this machine..?

[Hugh_Janus]

haircut. currently rocking a sick fade and an apic moustache

[lost in melb.]

haircut. currently rocking a sick fade and an apic moustache


https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTTHWVX1Muu2hXB2uhUoEsT0ivMhN_dL j07Cg&usqp=CAU

[Griffin]

wasn't he on Orange County Choppers? :-k

[Teh One Who Knocks]

https://i.imgur.com/wLp2R8O.png

www.meater.com

Just got it in the mail yesterday. Bought a prime rib roast for Christmas and going to test drive it on that. Kinda hoping it works as well as advertised.

[Muddy]

https://i.imgur.com/wLp2R8O.png

www.meater.com

Just got it in the mail yesterday. Bought a prime rib roast for Christmas and going to test drive it on that. Kinda hoping it works as well as advertised.

You lucky dog.. I want one of those too.!

[Teh One Who Knocks]

You lucky dog.. I want one of those too.!

I'm really looking forward to trying it out. I'll let you know how it goes with the roast.

[Muddy]

I'm really looking forward to trying it out. I'll let you know how it goes with the roast.

Hell yeah.. please do..!

[lost in melb.]

22 metres (50 feet) of wood plank to line the attic for storage

[Hugh_Janus]

a chicken and a little bar of chocolate and some beetroot and some sunflower seeds and some nectarines and some water and some grapes

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Registration renewal for my truck: $190 :meh:

[Muddy]

Crikey..!

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Crikey..!

Registration fees in Colorado are fucking stupid. It was around $600 when I first bought it. Now 5 years later it's still almost $200.

[Muddy]

Registration fees in Colorado are fucking stupid. It was around $600 when I first bought it. Now 5 years later it's still almost $200.

That's god damn nuts...

[Pony]

Registration renewal for my truck: $190 :meh:

I paid $360.

(for two year renewals on three vehicles)

[Teh One Who Knocks]

https://i.imgur.com/wLp2R8O.png

www.meater.com

Just got it in the mail yesterday. Bought a prime rib roast for Christmas and going to test drive it on that. Kinda hoping it works as well as advertised.


You lucky dog.. I want one of those too.!


I'm really looking forward to trying it out. I'll let you know how it goes with the roast.


Hell yeah.. please do..!

Well, cooked the prime rib yesterday and took this bad boy out for the initial trial. A bit of a learning curve with it as some of the instructions are on the vague sign. When you insert the thermometer and go through the cook prep on the app (it guides you through the type of protein (pork, beef, chicken, etc and then through the various cuts), it gives you two temps, the internal of the meat and the ambient outside temp of the environment. It also says "estimating cook time". Got the oven pre-heated and put the roast in. The ambient temp went up quickly, but always stayed below what the temp the oven was set at, which concerned me that our oven might not be working right. Searched the site and it said that it give the accurate temp at the location of the probe sticking out from the meat and that non-convection type ovens have 'cold spots' in them and that it shouldn't be too concerning.

It took a fair amount of time for the estimated cooking time to actually generate a number. The interior of the meat started at 44° (I took the roast from the fridge about 2 hours prior to cooking to help bring it up in temp to make it cook better/more evenly as it was an almost 6 lb roast) and it didn't generate an estimated time for about 30 to 40 minutes after the roast was in the over and the interior temp of the roast was in the mid 50's range. The estimated time is always adjusting which was good because the first time it generated seemed waaaaaaaaay too long. But it adjusted itself based on the interior temp of the roast. You can set a "5 minute warning" where the app will let you know that you are about 5 minutes away from pulling the roast from the oven. We were going for medium rare which is an interior temp of about 135° and the app had me pull the roast at about 125° and then gave me a resting time. That time will also fluctuate based on the interior temp of the roast. took between 15 and 20 minutes of rest time for the temp to reach 135° and we were ready to dig in.

Cut into the roast and even the end cut was still on the pink-ish side which is hard to achieve because obviously the ends get more heat for a longer amount of time. The farther we cut into it, it was pretty close to a perfect medium rare. Maybe could have cut into it closer to 130° as I like my meat a lot closer to rare than medium rare, but I have to say, for my first go around with it, I'm pretty impressed with it. Took almost all the guesswork out of how long to cook the roast. I have a pork roast in the fridge for next weekend and will be trying it out again on that one and see how it goes, but so far, I really like it. :thumbsup:

[Muddy]

Well, cooked the prime rib yesterday and took this bad boy out for the initial trial. A bit of a learning curve with it as some of the instructions are on the vague sign. When you insert the thermometer and go through the cook prep on the app (it guides you through the type of protein (pork, beef, chicken, etc and then through the various cuts), it gives you two temps, the internal of the meat and the ambient outside temp of the environment. It also says "estimating cook time". Got the oven pre-heated and put the roast in. The ambient temp went up quickly, but always stayed below what the temp the oven was set at, which concerned me that our oven might not be working right. Searched the site and it said that it give the accurate temp at the location of the probe sticking out from the meat and that non-convection type ovens have 'cold spots' in them and that it shouldn't be too concerning.

It took a fair amount of time for the estimated cooking time to actually generate a number. The interior of the meat started at 44° (I took the roast from the fridge about 2 hours prior to cooking to help bring it up in temp to make it cook better/more evenly as it was an almost 6 lb roast) and it didn't generate an estimated time for about 30 to 40 minutes after the roast was in the over and the interior temp of the roast was in the mid 50's range. The estimated time is always adjusting which was good because the first time it generated seemed waaaaaaaaay too long. But it adjusted itself based on the interior temp of the roast. You can set a "5 minute warning" where the app will let you know that you are about 5 minutes away from pulling the roast from the oven. We were going for medium rare which is an interior temp of about 135° and the app had me pull the roast at about 125° and then gave me a resting time. That time will also fluctuate based on the interior temp of the roast. took between 15 and 20 minutes of rest time for the temp to reach 135° and we were ready to dig in.

Cut into the roast and even the end cut was still on the pink-ish side which is hard to achieve because obviously the ends get more heat for a longer amount of time. The farther we cut into it, it was pretty close to a perfect medium rare. Maybe could have cut into it closer to 130° as I like my meat a lot closer to rare than medium rare, but I have to say, for my first go around with it, I'm pretty impressed with it. Took almost all the guesswork out of how long to cook the roast. I have a pork roast in the fridge for next weekend and will be trying it out again on that one and see how it goes, but so far, I really like it. :thumbsup:

Nice report..!! I have a Thermo-works unit that does an internal temp, but no ambient temp.. It's probe is wired to a base unit as well.


https://i.imgur.com/n4xjJUC.jpg

https://www.thermoworks.com/bluedot/

[Teh One Who Knocks]

I like the wireless tech plus the app that does all the timing for you. It really did come out close to perfect.

[Griffin]

The Bearded Butchers used one a couple weeks ago @ 15:30


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5kCqRz7jPH0

[Teh One Who Knocks]

Registration renewal for my truck: $190 :meh:


Crikey..!


Registration fees in Colorado are fucking stupid. It was around $600 when I first bought it. Now 5 years later it's still almost $200.


That's god damn nuts...


I paid $360.

(for two year renewals on three vehicles)

https://i.imgur.com/2xxBT1cl.jpeg

The itemized breakdown of the stupid registration fees here. :meh: