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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:00:23 PM EDT
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DVR In the early 90's we got a Pegasus System, later bought by Directv, with a DVR. Today we have a Tivo DVR for local channels and a Directv DVR for satellite. Being able to watch our favorite programs whenever we want is grand. Being able to fast forward through commercials is much grander!  |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:00:58 PM EDT
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Lasic. Best money I ever spent on myself.
At age 55 I married a woman who considers cheap to be a dirty word. She doesn't waste money and is a great money manager. She will not scrimp on quality, healthy food. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:01:13 PM EDT
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Smart Wool socks. I can never go back to cheap socks now. Was going to post the exact thing. Love mine. Bought them last winter and thought they might be too hot come summer time but nope they are great and I wear them everyday. I've heard about these. 'splain My socks are purchased in packs of 6 pairs, wrapped in plastic, for $10. Am I doing it wrong? Yes. Very wrong indeed. Agreed. High quality socks are one of the best things in the world. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:01:38 PM EDT
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Computer and later, internet.
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:01:45 PM EDT
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I'm not sure I'd like using wet wipes to wipe my...behind...but although my kids are now ten and eleven I still keep a pack of wet wipes in each car because they are great when stuff spill, kids' hands are coated in Doritos dust, or I just put gas in my truck and my hands stink like diesel fuel and there isn't a washroom nearby. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Charmin ultra soft extra wide toilet paper. It's like wiping your behind with wool from a newborn baby lamb. Wet wipes was mine. It is what I was going to post even before I saw yours. Smear two gobs of Jiff on a medium shag rug. Clean one with a dry paper towel and the other with a damp cloth. Report back with your findings. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:02:15 PM EDT
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Fleshlight I named Shirlena
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:02:54 PM EDT
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Do you think that its worth stepping up from say, a stream light polytac? I have about 1/2 dozen of the polytacs and use them often for work. Plus, I dont mind if they get lost or broken. They work great for the price, but I've been debating about upgrading. Battery life could be better. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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SureFire E1B. I had the mini maglites, even stepped up to a NiteCore, but this little SureFire is the best thought out light I've used. I want to try the new Titan, but I love the click tailswitch too much. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile Do you think that its worth stepping up from say, a stream light polytac? I have about 1/2 dozen of the polytacs and use them often for work. Plus, I dont mind if they get lost or broken. They work great for the price, but I've been debating about upgrading. Battery life could be better. I've never used the streamlights, but if you're chewing through batteries, rechargeables might be a worthy investment. There's a NiteCore that has a USB port so you can charge it from your computer. Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:02:59 PM EDT
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Marriage saver: Dual zone a/c and heat in the car. I'll never own another vehicle without this miracle. Wife's car has dual zone plus heated and cooled seats. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:04:16 PM EDT
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Hunter's Ass-Set.
It's a little folding .50" closed-cell foam pad sandwiched between camo nylon. They made them for one year in the earlys 80s. Fits perfectly in a small pack. As far as I know it was the first pad made out of closed-cell foam. I bought Dad and myself one and would not be without it. When Dad passed it was the first thing I retrieved from his hunting stuff. As you can see the one in my pack is well used. 
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:05:54 PM EDT
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Universal Studios Halloween Horror Night Express Pass. Best $128 ever spent. 15 minute wait for something that on average has a wait of 115 minutes. Feels good to skip the bullshit. Wife and I can do every ride and haunted house in the park while everyone else does maybe two to three houses and no rides. THIS. I was there with my 2 minions Sat night. I would have wanted to hurt someone w/o the FastPass. Next year I'm going to get tix a little sooner and get RIP Passes for just a little bit more "Will the two of you PLEASE pretend you like each other for long enough for me to take a picture?!" 
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:09:03 PM EDT
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weekly maid service This for sure. It really helps. Also suppressor 
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:10:53 PM EDT
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Google fiber. I pay $70 a month for just internet, but its completely worth it.
While this test is over a year old, its still the same speed I get daily. 
And my ping is usually at 0-1ms |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:10:54 PM EDT
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I love mine. Buy her this, and it won't collect dust on the mixer itself. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71LzX4xultL._SL1000_.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Kitchenaid stand mixer instead of a cheap stand mixer. My wife got one as a wedding gift and its never been used. Just sits on the counter collecting dust. I try to sell it at every garage sale and she says no 
I love mine. Buy her this, and it won't collect dust on the mixer itself. http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/71LzX4xultL._SL1000_.jpg 1. Buy mixer cover and leave the mixer covered for a couple months. 2. Sell mixer. 3. Leave cover on countertop. 4. ???? 5. Profit. As for the original question... I'd have to say dual zone climate control in my truck. It's spoiled me. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:11:18 PM EDT
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I've heard about these. 'splain My socks are purchased in packs of 6 pairs, wrapped in plastic, for $10. Am I doing it wrong? Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Smart Wool socks. I can never go back to cheap socks now. Was going to post the exact thing. Love mine. Bought them last winter and thought they might be too hot come summer time but nope they are great and I wear them everyday. I've heard about these. 'splain My socks are purchased in packs of 6 pairs, wrapped in plastic, for $10. Am I doing it wrong? Yes. Good socks, sheets, and towels are purchases that pay off daily in improvement to quality of life. And the ladies enjoy nice sheets. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:11:50 PM EDT
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weekly maid service Yep. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:12:01 PM EDT
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Good hair cuts, at a salon.
Good rye whiskey. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:13:55 PM EDT
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Smart Wool socks. I can never go back to cheap socks now. While they are extremely comfortable, Smart wool isnt durable enough for me for what they cost. I ruined two pairs in a single 10 day backpacking trip. EuroS are where its at for wool socks IMO. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:20:09 PM EDT
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Google fiber. I pay $70 a month for just internet, but its completely worth it. While this test is over a year old, its still the same speed I get daily. http://i.imgur.com/wFaUV5U.png And my ping is usually at 0-1ms Damn Time Warner is same price for up to 50mbps |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:21:53 PM EDT
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Google fiber. I pay $70 a month for just internet, but its completely worth it. While this test is over a year old, its still the same speed I get daily. http://i.imgur.com/wFaUV5U.png And my ping is usually at 0-1ms Damn Time Warner is same price for up to 50mbps I hate time warner. I pay $65/mo for 40x5. CB fiber is available a few blocks away but not on my street. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:23:13 PM EDT
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Agreed. High quality socks are one of the best things in the world. The best thing in the world are new socks. If I had unlimited money I'd never wear used ones, put a brand new pair on every morning and toss them in the goodwill basket every night.
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:25:27 PM EDT
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The best thing in the world are new socks. If I had unlimited money I'd never wear used ones, put a brand new pair on every morning and toss them in the goodwill basket every night. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Agreed. High quality socks are one of the best things in the world. The best thing in the world are new socks. If I had unlimited money I'd never wear used ones, put a brand new pair on every morning and toss them in the goodwill basket every night. I just threw away all my old socks (except the Smart Wool ones) and bought all new ones. I feel like I should do this every month. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:27:15 PM EDT
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Lagavulin 16, and Boar's Head deli-meats and cheeses. Accept no substitutes.
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:30:37 PM EDT
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Lagavulin 16, and Boar's Head deli-meats and cheeses. Accept no substitutes. Bingo on the Lagavulin 16 year old. (If you can't get Laphroaig Quarter Cask) |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:30:47 PM EDT
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weekly maid service Yep. Bi-weekly here, and it's awesome to come home to a clean house. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:31:50 PM EDT
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Each deployment I get myself some little luxury item. The most recent was a titanium spoon, knife, and fork. All those heathens eating with the cheapest of plastic utensils are fools.
I'll also echo the nice socks comments. I've gone almost exclusively to those toe socks and my feet thank me. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:33:00 PM EDT
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La Perla bras. In addition to everyday ones, I've had at least one La Perla since I was 21.
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:33:12 PM EDT
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Google fiber. I pay $70 a month for just internet, but its completely worth it. While this test is over a year old, its still the same speed I get daily. http://i.imgur.com/wFaUV5U.png And my ping is usually at 0-1ms when you learn the difference between MBps and mbps... thats not that impressive!
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:34:00 PM EDT
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Each deployment I get myself some little luxury item. The most recent was a titanium spoon, knife, and fork. All those heathens eating with the cheapest of plastic utensils are fools. I'll also echo the nice socks comments. I've gone almost exclusively to those toe socks and my feet thank me. I bought myself a portable projector for this deployment. Watching movies on an 80" screen in my crappy RLB is definitely a lifestyle upgrade. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:34:43 PM EDT
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Good smart phone (note 4 currently)
Wet wipes High thread count bed sheets Good socks/undies |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:35:26 PM EDT
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Red Wing boots
Quality socks. Once you break in a $10 pair of socks, there is no going back. Those Firehose work pants from Duluth trading company. I wear the cargo pants. They run from $75 to $100 a pair. It's well worth it. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:35:50 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: La Perla bras. In addition to everyday ones, I've had at least one La Perla since I was 21. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:36:41 PM EDT
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Nice bed sheets. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:39:20 PM EDT
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While they are extremely comfortable, Smart wool isnt durable enough for me for what they cost. I ruined two pairs in a single 10 day backpacking trip. EuroS are where its at for wool socks IMO. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Smart Wool socks. I can never go back to cheap socks now. While they are extremely comfortable, Smart wool isnt durable enough for me for what they cost. I ruined two pairs in a single 10 day backpacking trip. EuroS are where its at for wool socks IMO. Really? I've got pairs that are three years old and still holding up fine. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:40:05 PM EDT
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I recently started paying my neighbors son to take care of the lawn. I'm adjusting well to the change so far.
I have a few pairs of expensive shoes and boots. I've never regretted purchasing any of them. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:41:06 PM EDT
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Tempurpedic pillow. The only drawback is that it's too bulky to take with me when I travel so I sleep like crap at the hotels.
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:41:28 PM EDT
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Smart Wool socks. I can never go back to cheap socks now. I've wore SW socks for probably ten years, loved them. I must have developed some kind of wool allergy, because they irritate the hell out of my feet now. I'm bummed. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:47:11 PM EDT
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MERRELL CHAMELEON STRETCH SHOES.
All other footwear is dead to me now. I have 5 new pair stored at the BOL I will not be without! |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:47:26 PM EDT
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Google fiber. I pay $70 a month for just internet, but its completely worth it. While this test is over a year old, its still the same speed I get daily. http://i.imgur.com/wFaUV5U.png And my ping is usually at 0-1ms 
I pay $50 per month for 30mbps and only get that between 0100 and 1700. At 1800 I only get .5 to 1mbps at best. Sometimes it slows down bad enough Speedtest times out on the ping. It was fine until New Wave bough out the old ISP and started selling 50-100mbs packages overnight. They sold a shit ton of bandwidth they don't have and laugh all the way to the bank while they fuck over their customers. They're a monopoly for broadband of course so I don't expect any change in that anytime soon. I hate you guys that have fiber. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:48:06 PM EDT
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La Perla bras. In addition to everyday ones, I've had at least one La Perla since I was 21. Not to appear coarse or anything, but $500+ to hold your tits up? |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:48:17 PM EDT
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Red head wife and several children.....
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:48:52 PM EDT
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Unfortunately its this ignorant smart phone. I would LOVE to dump all our phones and go to just a cheap flip phone but I am not sure I could survive. smartphone. as much as they are the devil, life without it is SUCH a pain in the ass. Navigation, buying stuff, movies, etc. no phone makes life a LOT harder. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:49:12 PM EDT
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DeLonghi magnifica coffee maker. When my wife bought it I thought wtf your spending $400 for a coffe maker. Her reply was its retail it $700. Best coffee ever. No longer go to Starbucks and tastes amazing every morning and night
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:49:31 PM EDT
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Tempurpedic pillow. The only drawback is that it's too bulky to take with me when I travel so I sleep like crap at the hotels. I tried one and it was way too hot for me. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:51:15 PM EDT
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I've wore SW socks for probably ten years, loved them. I must have developed some kind of wool allergy, because they irritate the hell out of my feet now. I'm bummed. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Smart Wool socks. I can never go back to cheap socks now. I've wore SW socks for probably ten years, loved them. I must have developed some kind of wool allergy, because they irritate the hell out of my feet now. I'm bummed. Did you change lotion or detergents or something? Allergic reactions to wool are almost unheard of. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:52:32 PM EDT
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Yeti 20 oz travel cup.
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:53:07 PM EDT
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Chris Reeves Sebenza
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:54:22 PM EDT
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Peltor Tactical Pro Electronic Hearing Protection.
Around $230 bucks online. http://peltortactical.org/3m-peltor-tactical-pro-headset-review/ |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:56:31 PM EDT
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Charmin ultra soft extra wide toilet paper. It's like wiping your behind with wool from a newborn baby lamb. Wet wipes was mine. It is what I was going to post even before I saw yours. Smear two gobs of Jiff on a medium shag rug. Clean smear one with a dry paper towel and clean the other with a damp cloth. Report back with your findings. FIFY |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:58:23 PM EDT
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My riding lawn mower.
I don't have a huge amount of property, but without my riding lawn mower it takes me about three hours to do what I can do in one hour or so on my riding lawn mower. My weekends are so precious to me and yard work is not something I enjoy so I honestly couldn't do without the riding lawn mower. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 1:59:28 PM EDT
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Baby wipes. I can't take a shit without baby wipes these days.
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