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Posted: 7/21/2014 1:17:37 AM EDT

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Non-firearms related..

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Posted: 7/21/2014 1:26:51 AM EDT

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Temperpedic bed. Best money I ever spent.

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+ eleventy billion

Posted: 7/21/2014 1:31:23 AM EDT

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Non-firearms related..

What are some of things that you have purchased that has improved your life a great deal?

Things that made you healthier, happier, etc.
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Nutribullet
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Getting all my veggies and fruits for the day in a quick drink. Feels good man

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LOL

I was going to say Nutribullet. Easily cleanable blender.

I use it every day. I am on my second one, I ran the first into the ground.

Posted: 7/21/2014 1:53:03 AM EDT

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Beer.

Posted: 7/21/2014 1:55:08 AM EDT

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I may be a bit of an anomaly with this one, but I'd have to say:

a wedding ring

Posted: 7/21/2014 1:56:47 AM EDT

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do want

Posted: 7/21/2014 2:13:34 AM EDT

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The smartphone.

I would consider it the most significant technological advancement for consumer use since the TV was invented.

Incredible capabilities, and a huge quantum leap from previous cell phones.

Posted: 7/21/2014 2:20:32 AM EDT

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Masters degree

Milwaukee Supersawzall

Range membership

Air compressor

Posted: 7/21/2014 2:21:51 AM EDT

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Wedding ring.

Microsoft Natural Keyboard. No more CT.

Berkey water filter.

Posted: 7/21/2014 2:43:38 AM EDT

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My first internet capable PC. It started a chain of events that ultimately led me to this zoo.

Posted: 7/21/2014 2:55:29 AM EDT

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Smartphone with GPS
Tablet for ebooks.
youtube for learning.

Posted: 7/21/2014 5:26:12 AM EDT

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LED tv lights, 20 colors.
There my lights when I get out of bed so I can see and not kill my self or step on dog.
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Your mom's basement is awesome!

Posted: 7/21/2014 5:28:00 AM EDT

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The smartphone.

I would consider it the most significant technological advancement for consumer use since the TV was invented.

Incredible capabilities, and a huge quantum leap from previous cell phones.

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Including another loss of privacy.

I need a new phone, but I'm balking at these new fangled gadgets.

Posted: 7/21/2014 5:30:10 AM EDT

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Posted: 7/21/2014 5:32:36 AM EDT

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Salsa Horsethief

Posted: 7/21/2014 5:35:08 AM EDT

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Zoey

Posted: 7/21/2014 5:35:27 AM EDT

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Schlage Electronic Locks

You'd be amazed how nice it is not to have to carry around a house key. I have five of them on two different houses and never had a failure.

Posted: 7/21/2014 5:38:02 AM EDT

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Victoria's Secret cotton binki panties.

Posted: 7/21/2014 5:38:34 AM EDT

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My first smartphone with Google Maps as I have a terrible sense of direction .

Also, my AWD vehicle as I have to be at work during the worst weather possible for my area.

Posted: 7/21/2014 5:41:34 AM EDT

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Roomba
Home cleaning service
Inversion Table
Leaf blower
Sunglasses - never really wore them before. Finally bought a pair and now I don't know how I did it before.

Posted: 7/21/2014 5:44:06 AM EDT

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Victoria's Secret cotton binki panties.

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I couldnt agree more.

They are very comfortable!

Posted: 7/21/2014 5:46:25 AM EDT

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Gunnar, and then Gamma Ray computer anti glare glasses. Used to have headaches, and have bad eye problems, but this fixed all of that using a computer. The cheap gamma rays are just as good as the gunnars. Worth the $20 on amazon.

Posted: 7/21/2014 5:48:24 AM EDT

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I hunt swampy areas during the early part of bow season. If I had to leave my bow or the thermacell in the truck... I'd probably leave the bow.

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Thermacell

yup, if they were $100 each I'd still buy them. night fishing game changer

I hunt swampy areas during the early part of bow season. If I had to leave my bow or the thermacell in the truck... I'd probably leave the bow.

Huh...I read somewhere that they didn't work, or at least didn't work as described. Do they repel ticks and chiggers too?

Posted: 7/21/2014 5:49:21 AM EDT

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You win.

Posted: 7/21/2014 5:50:11 AM EDT

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Asian GF

Posted: 7/21/2014 5:52:51 AM EDT

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You win.

I have mixed feelings on that one.

For me it was either a property like that, or a lake house. I ended up with the lake house. While I love the acreage and woods, with the lake house I have far less maintenance to do, i.e.. clearing woods of debris, snow removal on long driveway... Each has it's advantages/disadvantages.. :)

Posted: 7/21/2014 5:56:22 AM EDT

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Adjustable position bed.

Posted: 7/21/2014 5:58:26 AM EDT

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Keurig
Trane 95% efficient furnace & 5 ton 21 seer A/C
IKEA wall o'shelves with TV stand.
Brother multi-function Laser printer, copier, fax, scanner thingy.
La-Z-Boy recliner.
iPad.
Rockwood Freedom 2318G pop-up trailer.

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:01:03 AM EDT

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In no particular order. For safer chainsawing.

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What is that nifty device and where did you get it? That's save me from extra chain sharpening for sure.

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:01:54 AM EDT

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Kitchenaid mixer

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Posted: 7/21/2014 6:01:59 AM EDT

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a good mattress

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Posted: 7/21/2014 6:04:30 AM EDT

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Right now, the only purchases that improve my life are paying off the purchases I made thinking they would improve my life....

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:05:27 AM EDT

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My ex.

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Not so much a purchase as a payoff, but definitely that, too.

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:06:43 AM EDT

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Cooking bacon is so much more pleasant now. Consequently, life is far more pleasurable.

Cuisinart 9.5" tongs with silicone tips

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:06:59 AM EDT

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Lasik. I was blind as a bat.

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:13:49 AM EDT

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I SEE! Said the blind man to his deaf wife....

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:16:26 AM EDT

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DR Field and brush mower. Excellent machine.

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:16:51 AM EDT

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This house:

And this boat:

Have both brought more happiness and healthy family time to my family than anything else I could ever imagine in a lifetime

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:20:18 AM EDT

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Black and Decker Lids Off electric jar opener.

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:20:59 AM EDT

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Posted: 7/21/2014 6:21:06 AM EDT

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This house:
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And this boat:
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Have both brought more happiness and healthy family time to my family than anything else I could ever imagine in a lifetime

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Cheers to that!
I have similar but I have the added "advantage" that my water freezes between december and march... Not really sure it's an advantage though...

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:28:20 AM EDT

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Cheers to that!
I have similar but I have the added "advantage" that my water freezes between december and march... Not really sure it's an advantage though...

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I cant imagine that it would be??? But I have never tried ice fishing either

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:29:35 AM EDT

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Zojirushi Rice Cooker... Simple process to cook rice perfectly on demand.

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:30:53 AM EDT

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Where?

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:33:40 AM EDT

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Lawyer services! Good ole Wifey signed papers this morning. Caught her with her man yesterday, proved she was lying enough to fill a dump truck up. She moved out last Monday, but never stopped the I want to still be with you act.

Dude hid behind her car when I confronted her. Not standing behind but literally on the ground hiding..

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:35:39 AM EDT

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My Kubota 2350. Got it with mower deck , bucket, and rotor tiller attachment. It has made getting big loads of firewood from back in the woods so much easier. The tiller does an outstanding job in the garden - what took a couple hours before with a walk behind tiller in the spring now takes about 20 minutes.

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:35:39 AM EDT

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Ain't sexy or revolutionary, but P90X dvd's had about the most tangible improvement on my life that I know of. Nothing that special about P90X, btw, it's just that it is a good all around program and I found it fun & challenging and it got me healthy & over my injuries and shitty sedentary lifestyle. Feel great, healthy, and no more pain.

On a smaller day to day level, microfiber underwear (Jockey brand, IIRC). You really don't know the discomfort of something like underwear so much until you have a pair that are so comfortable they actually improve how your pants feel. $10 a pair, but worth every fucking penny, I'll never wear cheap shit again.

Buying a dual sport bike really changed my life for the better too, prompted me to travel but in ways I likely never would have an explore the country far away from turnpikes and Applebees locations. Also worked hand in hand with staying in shape and learning to offroad and challenge myself to tackle harsh terrain.

Posted: 7/21/2014 6:38:48 AM EDT

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And LASIK

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a good mattress

And LASIK

Ditto on both.

Dance lessons. Met the current wifey. Fell head over heels for each other and been blissfully married.

CPAP. Prior to getting it, I spend years being tired. I was at times narcoleptic.

Masters degree. Got me my first post college real job and has been a door opener for 35 years.

And a nearly $20K divorce in '04. Sounds like a lot until you learn that it literally saved my life and I now have a better life than ever before.