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What was your greatest extravagance?
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I read that in Tom's voice!SciAggie said:A tip of the hat to Tom Bodet and Motel 6. They've kept the light on for us for years.Don't tell your problems to people. 80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.
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And sharpening stones.SciAggie said:And it's rumored he's got a brisket buried somewhere in the yard just in case. I'd say he's pretty well set.Don't tell your problems to people. 80% of people don't care and 20% are glad you have them.
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Just to clarify: “extravagance” doesn’t have to mean something that costs an awful lot of money.It’s something that you spend more on than others might.
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Thanks for clarifying. It's rubbers for me. I like to buy this brand called Stealth Condoms. Their motto is "they'll never see you coming!"PigBeanUs said:Just to clarify: “extravagance” doesn’t have to mean something that costs an awful lot of money.It’s something that you spend more on than others might.
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With that ^^^^^ said, my new list.PigBeanUs said:Just to clarify: “extravagance” doesn’t have to mean something that costs an awful lot of money.It’s something that you spend more on than others might.Overalls.Razors.
Ammunition.Guns.Tractors.Shaving soap.Shaving brushes.Shaving bowls.Shaving scuttles (hand made).Feather blades.Knives.Whetstones and ceramic stones.While it is not my most expensive item, it is my most beloved. I have an original 1948 mint condition anal discombobulator that is in full tact.Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
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The clarification jogged my thinking. This past summer I picked up a 22 cm Italian marble mortar and olive wood pestle. I use it very regulary to make pesto and aioli and such. Compelely unnecessary, but I love the thing.Coleman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
YukonRon -
Christopher Radko Christmas ornaments.Xl bge ,LG bge, two 4' crusher cone fire pits. Weber Genisis gasser and
Two rusty Weber kettles.
Two Rivers Farm
Moncure N.C. -
We also have an excessive supply of Radko Christmas ornaments, but it pales in comparison to the horse business (is it?) extravagance. My favorite Radko ornaments are the little green pickles - we play "hide the pickle" each year with interesting results...
XL and Small BGEs in South Carolina -
Remember to practice safe pickle-hiding______________________________________________I love lamp..
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Ha, I know what you mean minus the breaking stuff part. I have ~15k worth of bikes in my garage right now but totally worth it.xfire_ATX said:I have spent more $$ on things- Houses, Cars, SWMBO Ring, College Tuition and Vacations. But all those had other people involved.
This however was the most money I ever spent on myself- and in the 14 months Ive owned it its cost me almost another grand fixing the sh!t I keep breaking.
And as soon as my (Bike) Dealer gets one back in stock I will be buying a Gravel Bike that costs even more. Cant believe I got SWMBO permission for this one.
My main rig is almost all pla$tic. 28lbs with 160mm/150mm f/r travel. I want to build a new one but everything is backed up in the industry because of the covid surge.Even my little dude’s bike was $500 but it’s feather light with a belt drive instead of a chain.
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A5When do y'all teach me the secret handshake?
XL BGE, 36" Blackstone, and a Wah Wah pedal
Williamsburg, VA -
Travel.Spent wayyyy too much on travel, but it has been worth every penny to me. Experiences will win over something material for me every time.--------------------------------------------------
Burning lump in Downingtown, PA or diesel in Cape May, NJ.
....just look for the smoke!
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Travel is not an extravagance. It’s knowledge.Sea2Ski said:Travel.Spent wayyyy too much on travel, but it has been worth every penny to me. Experiences will win over something material for me every time.Philly - Kansas City - Houston - Cincinnati - Dallas - Houston - Memphis - Austin - Chicago - Austin
Large BGE. OONI 16, TOTO Washlet S550e (Now with enhanced Motherly Hugs!)
"If I wanted my balls washed, I'd go to the golf course!"
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After putting myself through college and getting commissioned as a 2Lt, I took $500 in cash out just to know what it felt like to have that much money in my pocket. Went to the mall and bought two pairs of jeans and a couple golf polos. Then, went to the grocery store and bought name-brand boxed cereal...not the stuff in a bag. I am 100% serious when I say that I felt like a king.
Far from an extravagance, given my current status, but that’s a solid memory.LBGE since June 2012
Omaha, NE
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@SaltySam That’s a great story.Coleman, Texas
Large BGE & Mini Max for the wok. A few old camp Dutch ovens and a wood fired oven. LSG 24” cabinet offset smoker. There are a few paella pans and a Patagonia cross in the barn. A curing chamber for bacterial transformation of meats...
"Bourbon slushies. Sure you can cook on the BGE without them, but why would you?"
YukonRon -
Paid for Pops to take a flight back from Belize last August. Medevac.
Doesn't count as extravagance as such, but it's the most I've spent on a person at one time. Worth every damn penny.#1 LBGE December 2012 • #2 SBGE February 2013 • #3 Mini May 2013A happy BGE family in Houston, TX. -
PigBeanUs said:Just to clarify: “extravagance” doesn’t have to mean something that costs an awful lot of money.It’s something that you spend more on than others might.
Probably coffee beans then. ~$15/week.South of Nashville - BGE XL - Alfresco 42" ALXE - Alfresco Versa Burner - Sunbeam Microwave -
I didn't fully put myself thru college (4-yr ROTC scholarship over 5 years, and Dad paid for most of my room & board) but I do remember that first cash payment as a Shiny AF Butterbar, very well.SaltySam said:After putting myself through college and getting commissioned as a 2Lt, I took $500 in cash out just to know what it felt like to have that much money in my pocket. Went to the mall and bought two pairs of jeans and a couple golf polos. Then, went to the grocery store and bought name-brand boxed cereal...not the stuff in a bag. I am 100% serious when I say that I felt like a king.
Far from an extravagance, given my current status, but that’s a solid memory.
I bought some nice groceries too, but the rest went to a much-needed car repair.___________"We are currently clear on OPSEC..."
Ogden, UT
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The diamond on my wife’s hand and the ones one her earlobes. The ear rings, I bought when I was in grad school from a chain jewelry store. She had moved out of state and 11 hours from family in what turned out to be a rough year for her as she didn’t acclimate to the new location very well at first. She wore those ear rings if she left the house/apartment. Fast forward maybe 4 years and she lost one. I honestly still expect to find it some day in the house. She was devastated as she didn’t believe I would ever buy another pair. Our ninth anniversary, I secretly borrowed the one ear ring she still had, took it to a local jeweler and had them find a match. They had to reset the original diamond because they could not get a matching setting and ended up costing me more than the original pair by almost 2x. Worth every penny, she wears them any day she leaves the house.
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Dee-lish! Not everyone would spend money on this.
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Of course that Squeez Bacon is tasty - has Vilhelm ever done us wrong?
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This is your faultThatgrimguy said:I could put some hurt down on this thread lol. I've been known to take a lot of things way too far. Here are some of my favorites!
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Beautiful pan, for sure. What is it? I got a Finex with lid a few years back and while it was pricey, I get a thrill when I use it (as I did tonight).Lit said:This is your fault -
Smithey ironworks. Its the farmhouse skillet i think its called. Playing with it for kids dinner.GrateEggspectations said:Beautiful pan, for sure. What is it? I got a Finex with lid a few years back and while it was pricey, I get a thrill when I use it (as I did tonight).
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I still use a 12 dollar Lodge comal 🤪Lit said:Smithey ironworks. Its the farmhouse skillet i think its called.
Location- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
Status- Standing by.
The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. -
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Carbon steel and cast iron are way different. Carbon steel is much smoother and willSGH said:
still sear almost as well
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I have no doubt my friend. I was simply pointing out that I am cheap 🤪Lit said:Carbon steel and cast iron are way different. Carbon steel is much smoother and will
still sear almost as wellLocation- Just "this side" of Biloxi, Ms.
Status- Standing by.
The greatest barrier against all wisdom, the stronghold against knowledge itself, is the single thought, in ones mind, that they already have it all figured out. -
A few years back one of the big Canadian bands, The Tragically Hip had a farewell concert tour because their lead singer was dying. My wife was away at a charity cycling event for the weekend and it was just me and my university aged daughter at home one night having dinner when the TV was playing some highlights of the band. My daughter asks "why aren't you going, you have been to so many of their concerts?". Truth was I tried to buy tickets when they went on sale but prices climbed too fast and too high. So, now I was a bottle of wine deep looking at even higher prices. Of course, my daughter the enabler was trying to score a ticket herself so off we went on stub hub. As a side bar my daughter joined my wife on the Saturday ride for the first time at this event. At the starting line I told her not to ride too hard, we have to go to the Hip concert tonight. She was very surprised and happy, daughter had a great time too. That was $2K I don't regret.
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