What Are You Buying Right Now? (non-OT version)

TEXASBGE2018

New security cameras after my last ones got fried by a lightning strike near the house. Also had to replace a circuit breaker, a light switch for the front porch lights, a new router, and sending my Bose system in for repair cause its cheaper than a new soundbar and it wasn't even my house that got hit. Dang you nature dang you to he!!

Botch

TEXASBGE2018 said:

New security cameras after my last ones got fried by a lightning strike near the house. Also had to replace a circuit breaker, a light switch for the front porch lights, a new router, and sending my Bose system in for repair cause its cheaper than a new soundbar and it wasn't even my house that got hit. Dang you nature dang you to he!!

I lived in Albuquerque for 5 years, it got a huge amount of lightning (I think parts of TX, and FL, get more).  I lost 3 answering machines, thank goodness my expensive stereo survived.  
Here in Utard, my built-in subwoofer amp got fried.  I had a "whole-house" surge suppressor installed (popular in Florida, I was told) but last September, when my power lines were knocked down in 99-mph winds, and after 3 days without power, the local power company restored full power, while the lines were still on the ground, and my lights slammed on and off, my backyard ignited, and my powered sub fried again.  
Eventually, I'll get that subwoofer amp replaced.  Again.  

alaskanassasin

Botch said:

TEXASBGE2018 said:

New security cameras after my last ones got fried by a lightning strike near the house. Also had to replace a circuit breaker, a light switch for the front porch lights, a new router, and sending my Bose system in for repair cause its cheaper than a new soundbar and it wasn't even my house that got hit. Dang you nature dang you to he!!

I lived in Albuquerque for 5 years, it got a huge amount of lightning (I think parts of TX, and FL, get more).  I lost 3 answering machines, thank goodness my expensive stereo survived.  
Here in Utard, my built-in subwoofer amp got fried.  I had a "whole-house" surge suppressor installed (popular in Florida, I was told) but last September, when my power lines were knocked down in 99-mph winds, and after 3 days without power, the local power company restored full power, while the lines were still on the ground, and my lights slammed on and off, my backyard ignited, and my powered sub fried again.  
Eventually, I'll get that subwoofer amp replaced.  Again.  

You should start going to church or something.

ColtsFan

Trying to improve indoor air quality. We've had a unit in the bedroom for a while and SWMBO claims it helps. This one goes in the main area of the house.

HeavyG

ColtsFan said:

Trying to improve indoor air quality. We've had a unit in the bedroom for a while and SWMBO claims it helps. This one goes in the main area of the house.

Recent issue of New York Mag had an interesting article about air treatment filtering you might find of interest - https://nymag.com/intelligencer/2021/03/molekule-air-purifiers-business.html

FarmingPhD

5lbs of local roasted coffee.

SonVolt

My Shirley spec pricing spreadsheet keeps getting more and more expensive. I wonder if 3/8” thick 30” diameter pipe and 1/2” thick firebox is overkill.    

lousubcap

You could look at what LoneStarZ grills, Lang and other stick burners are offering to assess.  FWIW-

SonVolt

they’re not over charging me, I’m just overbuilding/overdoing it.  Hey, it’s 1/2” thick! The door! Look at it!  

I work in the steel biz so I do personally enjoy the deer in the headlights look of friends and family that at least try and look interested. 

Also, the Shirley fam lives in the next town over, so I’m keeping it as local as possible. 

Eoin

SonVolt said:

My Shirley spec pricing spreadsheet keeps getting more and more expensive. I wonder if 3/8” thick 30” diameter pipe and 1/2” thick firebox is overkill.    

Actual benefits of those thicknesses?

nolaegghead

Eoin said:

SonVolt said:

My Shirley spec pricing spreadsheet keeps getting more and more expensive. I wonder if 3/8” thick 30” diameter pipe and 1/2” thick firebox is overkill.    

Actual benefits of those thicknesses?

Theft resistance.  Or the opposite 

SGH

Eoin said:

SonVolt said:

My Shirley spec pricing spreadsheet keeps getting more and more expensive. I wonder if 3/8” thick 30” diameter pipe and 1/2” thick firebox is overkill.    

Actual benefits of those thicknesses?

1. Heat retention. Although this is not always a benefit with an offset. You reach a point where heat retention is so good that you are basically baking for lack of a better word. When and where you reach it depends on many things. But that’s a discussion for another day. 

2. Longevity. 

3. Durability. 

4. Holds value longer. 

5. Less temperature fluctuations. 

6. Performs better in colder climate than thinner metal. 

Acn

Also groceries, but you’re not interested in chicken thighs or onions.

SonVolt

SGH said:

Eoin said:

SonVolt said:

My Shirley spec pricing spreadsheet keeps getting more and more expensive. I wonder if 3/8” thick 30” diameter pipe and 1/2” thick firebox is overkill.    

Actual benefits of those thicknesses?

1. Heat retention. Although this is not always a benefit with an offset. You reach a point where heat retention is so good that you are basically baking for lack of a better word. When and where you reach it depends on many things. But that’s a discussion for another day. 

2. Longevity. 

3. Durability. 

4. Holds value longer. 

5. Less temperature fluctuations. 

6. Performs better in colder climate than thinner metal. 

You can order an insulated firebox but both Tyler and Paul have recommended against it for this reason. Yet, people still do it for some reason. I guess if you live in a cold climate it can help.  I don't want a giant steel Komado. 

SonVolt

Eoin said:

SonVolt said:

My Shirley spec pricing spreadsheet keeps getting more and more expensive. I wonder if 3/8” thick 30” diameter pipe and 1/2” thick firebox is overkill.    

Actual benefits of those thicknesses?

50/50 durability and bragging rights. I'm sure 1/4" would be more than sufficient, but I've already waited 2 years... why not max it out. 

alaskanassasin

Well the aforementioned pizza oven auction has hit my budget ceiling (for a impractically oversized cooking appliance). I did however have the wherewithal to mention it to a local restauranteur In a selfish attempt to have a local edible pizza source.

ColbyLang

Acn said:

Also groceries, but you’re not interested in chicken thighs or onions.

How much was it? Local grocer had 3 bottles for $110 each. Lasted about an hour. No need to pay double what it’s actually worth 

Acn

ColbyLang said:

Acn said:

Also groceries, but you’re not interested in chicken thighs or onions.

How much was it? Local grocer had 3 bottles for $110 each. Lasted about an hour. No need to pay double what it’s actually worth 

$69.99.  Local guys around here can’t get it; only the big chains and they usually have raffles, then you have a 2 week window to actually go to the store and buy it.

lousubcap

Acn said:

ColbyLang said:

Acn said:

Also groceries, but you’re not interested in chicken thighs or onions.

How much was it? Local grocer had 3 bottles for $110 each. Lasted about an hour. No need to pay double what it’s actually worth 

$69.99.  Local guys around here can’t get it; only the big chains and they usually have raffles, then you have a 2 week window to actually go to the store and buy it.

@ACN- that is fresh out of the barrel.  But any time you can get it for that price is a great deal.  Congrats on the score!
The big box stores here haven't seen Blanton's in well over a year.  The boutique shops know what they have and charge accordingly although I have not seen 'em go above around $85/bottle.  All this and 58 miles form the distillery...
EH Taylor small batch and especially single barrel are unicorns here.  Last single barrel I got was from Dallas and the small batch from Charleston. 
I recently have acquired two Blanton's barrel strength bottles; one From St Maarten and one from Japan.  The further the distance the better chance to find it, I guess.  

nolaegghead

Cross lap jig.  I did it the hard way in the past.   

Lit

Really been missing you guys my online friend count is low. Bought a boat for shits and giggles. 

BUFFALOMOOSE

My buddy owns a bar/restaurant in Buffalo NY and all of the good bourbons are on allocation. You basically earn points or credits towards the allocated products based on your overall purchases and especially the products they want to push. Your are then allocated so much of various products based on those purchases.  Cost of a bottle of Blantons $39. Absolutely  insane.

Canugghead

Received this gift 

SGH

Lit said:

Really been missing you guys my online friend count is low. Bought a boat for shits and giggles. 

Nice boat 👍

nolaegghead

This sucky thing came today

ColtsFan

nolaegghead said:

This sucky thing came today

I love my VacMaster. Looks like it got a facelift over the 350

Botch

 
Raycon E25s, my first set of earbuds.  
Now I need to figure out how to put music on my phone.    

northGAcock

Botch said:

 
Raycon E25s, my first set of earbuds.  
Now I need to figure out how to put music on my phone.    

In your phone brother....will do you no good to be on top of it. Enjoy the notes.

alaskanassasin

Gulfcoastguy

Botch said:

 
Raycon E25s, my first set of earbuds.  
Now I need to figure out how to put music on my phone.    

Old fossils like use could use iTunes since we have the iPhone. Newer people use Spotify.