What was your greatest extravagance?

Botch

Great Story, @NorthEgg.  And Welcome!  

GrateEggspectations

@Botch: Spotted these and thought you’d like ‘em. 

SonVolt

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PigBeanUs

Good cast iron is ground smooth. 

At least the older stuff was. 

GrateEggspectations

PigBeanUs said:

Good cast iron is ground smooth. 

At least the older stuff was. 

Some still is....

SonVolt

Those Finex pans are a work of art. I just can't bring myself to splurge on one though considering Lodge is <$20. 

GrateEggspectations

@SonVolt: I also have some Lodges. The difference, performance aside, is that I don’t get a thrill when I use them. No ragrets (sic)!

SaltySam

GrateEggspectations said:

PigBeanUs said:

Good cast iron is ground smooth. 

At least the older stuff was. 

Some still is....

It took me two looks at this picture to realize there was a sandwich in the pan.  

I’d say that’s proof you have a killer skillet. 

Lit

GrateEggspectations said:

PigBeanUs said:

Good cast iron is ground smooth. 

At least the older stuff was. 

Some still is....

The finex pans looked really nice. Really like the handles

GrateEggspectations

An awesome pan, to be sure. Mind you, I do find them pricey for what you get. I bought mine with a lid, which, for me, made it a lot more versatile. 

kl8ton

I did see Finex at the lodge factory seconds store. Are they made by lodge? 

SGH

kl8ton said:

I did see Finex at the lodge factory seconds store. Are they made by lodge? 

They are now owned by Lodge. I have no idea if they are made in a separate plant. But Lodge does own them now. 

SGH

https://www.moderncasting.com/articles/2019/08/16/lodge-acquires-finex-cast-iron

Money_Hillbilly

Built a new house a couple years after retiring.  After a year in the house we enclosed the back porch and turned it into a sunroom so I was left with egging on the back patio.  For 2 years I agonized over spending the money to build a new outdoor kitchen.  My son finally pushed me to go for it.  “Dad it’s what you do.”  It took nearly as long to design and get built than building the house but turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. 

northGAcock

Beautiful place.....and what a joy it will be.

nolaegghead

I bought a nice Breville juicer from the pawn shop.  It was missing the waste bin but I just use a freezer bag.

alaskanassasin

@Money_Hillbilly if you ever have plans to move be sure and let us know!

JohnInCarolina

@Money_Hillbilly - that is awesome!  Some guys have man caves, you have a man kitchen!  

JethroVA

ColbyLang said:

A guess a house is a necessity. Soooo, I’ll go with 100% aluminum hybrid bay/offshore capable boat. 29’ with twin 300hp 4 strokes....

Holy crap.  Just one of those engines cost more than my first house. 

SonVolt

Money_Hillbilly said:

Built a new house a couple years after retiring.  After a year in the house we enclosed the back porch and turned it into a sunroom so I was left with egging on the back patio.  For 2 years I agonized over spending the money to build a new outdoor kitchen.  My son finally pushed me to go for it.  “Dad it’s what you do.”  It took nearly as long to design and get built than building the house but turned out to be one of the best decisions I have ever made. 

I'm in awe.  How do you think all that white trim and stained wood will hold up being exposed to the elements like that?  I'm in a similar climate with similar plans for the future. 

Money_Hillbilly

@SonVolt The stained wood is cypress and holds up well in the outdoor elements.   I actually finished the trim myself on the ground before installation to ensure a better application.  More importantly the UV sunlight doesn’t get to it.  I had an outdoor kitchen at my previous home with the same ceiling and trim and it is now 8 years old with no problems.  The crown molding is poplar with primer and 3 coats of paint.  I don’t expect any problems.

Money_Hillbilly

@SonVolt The cabinet doors and island are also cypress.  I am sure the sun will have an impact on them and require a refinish every couple years.  I just preferred the wood look vs stainless doors.

ColbyLang

JethroVA said:

ColbyLang said:

A guess a house is a necessity. Soooo, I’ll go with 100% aluminum hybrid bay/offshore capable boat. 29’ with twin 300hp 4 strokes....

Holy crap.  Just one of those engines cost more than my first house. 

Nahhh, them engines are cheap. She’ll run 70mph with an average load getting 1.2 mpg. Added a twin pair of Talon shallow water anchors since that pic. 

Corv

As a part-time property manager, I see a lot of rental applications. A common situation is age in the early 30s, no car loan, decent but average car, minimal debt except for student loans, and decent income. Because of the student debt, they won't be able to buy a house for at least a decade.

They don't get to buy something extravagant for years, if ever.

Lowcountrygamecock

@Money_Hillbilly that is beautiful.  One of the best I have seen.  We spent so much time laying out the indoor kitchen in our house.  Planning will grow exponentially in the next house for the outdoor kitchen.  

YukonRon

Vacations for us are our indulgence.

Flying first class, round trip and renting very cool places, for vacation. Suzy and I put in the work and the time, to be able to do experience these opportunities. 

We have rented castles in Ireland, Venice, Rome, France, the condo of the curator for the Louvre, The winter retreat of the King of Norway, Skiing chalets in the alps of Austria, observatories in Colorado, homes in the Vineyards of Burgundy, Rhone, Bordeaux, Napa, Canal boats in the Netherlands, Hunting lodges in Germany, Tanzania, and sailboats for the Islands in the Caribbean.

We have been to many other areas around the world, Summited peaks, walked in the Valleys, backpacked ancient roman trails throughout Europe and backpacked, camped and hiked many of the most beautiful places North America has to offer.

We have been to many places together in our lifetime and always invite our children to travel with us, and their SOs/friends.

As we prepare for the second stage of our lives we plan to return to these places, perhaps to retire there, who knows what life has in store for us both? We do know this, we have worked hard, saved and invested to do what ever we want, wherever we want. 

But wherever we end up, we will always welcome our family of friends of the BGE community to join us, and wherever we are, we will have a BGE ready to put something on for us to enjoy with you.

Peace 

SonVolt

That's cool and all Ron, but have you ever seen attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion, or watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate?

nolaegghead

SonVolt said:

That's cool and all, but have you ever seen attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion, or watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate?

Since I am a robot, yes.  Yes I have.

Lit

Corv said:

As a part-time property manager, I see a lot of rental applications. A common situation is age in the early 30s, no car loan, decent but average car, minimal debt except for student loans, and decent income. Because of the student debt, they won't be able to buy a house for at least a decade.

They don't get to buy something extravagant for years, if ever.

That doesnt make sense. If they have a decent income, no car payment, and minimal other debt how does a couple hundred a month stop someone from buying a house? If $200 a month was all the cushion i had buying a house and then not being able to handle the payments I wouldnt be buying a house. 

HeavyG

SonVolt said:

That's cool and all Ron, but have you ever seen attack ships on fire off the shoulder of Orion, or watched C-beams glitter in the dark near the Tannhäuser Gate?

Good bye Roy...RIP.