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Posted: 10/12/2015 11:21:57 PM EDT
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Things I probably can't go without every since I've had it:
Smart phone Full lawn service (cuts grass, trims bushes, and pulls weeds) Maid service Back up cam Cooled seats Roomba Good hand tools Propane bbq pit and smoker A good vise Good cooking knives/utensils Hd tv with hd service |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 11:43:58 PM EDT
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Baby wipes. I can't take a shit without baby wipes these days. Thank you for this. I actually laughed out loud when I read it. Last thing I ask the wife as we walk out the door for any overnight trip, "honey, did you make sure to pack the wipes?" Love that sort clean feeling. 
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Posted: 10/12/2015 11:45:00 PM EDT
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Guns Those are most assuredly NOT "luxuries". Mine was a smartphone. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 11:48:23 PM EDT
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Darn Tough Merino wool socks.
I won't wear anything else. |
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Posted: 10/12/2015 11:50:29 PM EDT
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Sirius radio.
Although I hate their customer non support. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 12:07:04 AM EDT
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Remote start on the car-Nice to have a nice warm, defosted car in winter or a cold car in the summer
Twice monthly housecleaning. Head lamp. Bought one of these even though I have multiple higher end flashlights. Ended up using it more often than any of those. Real useful working on the car or any other task needing 2 hands. http://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Equipment-Storm-Headlamp/dp/B004AJLTK2 ETA-Running shoes from real running store. Before taking up running/triathlons would just buy any old sneaker. Once I started running, went to a running store to buy shoes. They'll watch your running style, listen to your issues or needs and match you up with the right shoe. Worlds of difference. Will cost more and yes you can buy the same exact shoe at amazon, but the small difference for the service they provide is worth it. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 12:31:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: You wear hiking shoes every day? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: 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! I am wearing a pair now and will never buy another. I should have got another pair of Keens. For me it was my AppleWatch, I love this thing. You wear hiking shoes every day? I do. I am in commercial landscaping and I average 40 miles a week walking. Athletic shoes last me about 3 months before the soles are worn smooth and they are floppy and uncomfortable. Hiking shoes generally do better with a stiffer more durable rubber on the sole. I love the way the Chameleons look and how they feel when I am sitting down, but they just don't work for me on the move. Not blaming the shoes, I have weird feet and walk a lot so i am pretty particular about what I want and what feels good. I am still trying to find "the shoe" that works, in which case, like BUCK1911, I will buy multiple pairs. But finding something that works and doesn't look weird in size 14 or 15 is tough. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 1:05:16 AM EDT
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Remote start on the car-Nice to have a nice warm, defosted car in winter or a cold car in the summer Twice monthly housecleaning. Head lamp. Bought one of these even though I have multiple higher end flashlights. Ended up using it more often than any of those. Real useful working on the car or any other task needing 2 hands. http://www.amazon.com/Black-Diamond-Equipment-Storm-Headlamp/dp/B004AJLTK2 ETA-Running shoes from real running store. Before taking up running/triathlons would just buy any old sneaker. Once I started running, went to a running store to buy shoes. They'll watch your running style, listen to your issues or needs and match you up with the right shoe. Worlds of difference. Will cost more and yes you can buy the same exact shoe at amazon, but the small difference for the service they provide is worth it. I did that once, then bought the same shoes from Amazon after the pair from the store wore out. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 4:37:07 AM EDT
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Those of you with house cleaners ;do you get shy about how dirty the house gets between cleanings? Do you clean a little before the maid comes to finish the rest? I've been thinking about doing this but honestly am embarrassed at how messy the house can get sometimes
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:57:53 AM EDT
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Those of you with house cleaners ;do you get shy about how dirty the house gets between cleanings? Do you clean a little before the maid comes to finish the rest? I've been thinking about doing this but honestly am embarrassed at how messy the house can get sometimes It actually is a reminder to go through the house to declutter. We also don't not clean between their visits - we vacuum floors, clean and mop the kitchen as needed, scrub the toilets when needed, etc. I know some people leave everything for the service, but I can't imagine doing that with a couple young kids and a dog. I'm cluttered in some areas, but there's a difference between clutter and filth. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:01:10 AM EDT
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I refer you to my avatar.
 Like a needle in my vein...
Seriously, my luxury spending has been on staying in a decent hotel when I go to work. Once you spend a few bucks more for a Courtyard or Westin, it's tough to go back to the Quality. 
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:06:36 AM EDT
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Tempurpedic mattress
His and hers master bathrooms - will never share again. Well bred dogs Kitchenaid mixer LEM #22 grinder |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:28:51 AM EDT
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A CMC double stage trigger.
Heated steering wheel on my truck, plus the heated/cooled seats and remote start. Apparently, expensive watches, purses, and jewelry for a certain woman I'm with. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 8:32:23 AM EDT
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Back up camera on my truck. It was already on the truck so I didn't exactly purchase it. I can no longer back up without it though. Lost my skills.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:26:34 AM EDT
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This thread is forcing me to go to the hardware store at lunch today to replace my boots, shoes, and socks.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:28:29 AM EDT
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Craft beer. Cannot drink Bud/Miller/Coors or any mass produced swill anymore.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:31:05 AM EDT
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OK, let's go back to the beginning and try again. The OP asked what little luxury costing less than $500 could we, as individuals, not live without? I said "La Perla bras" You were shocked that I'd pay $500 to hold my tits up. I still trying to figure out why you think I'm paying $500 a piece for them. Can you help me out? Did I pick a bad example? http://www.laperla.com/us/uscfilpd906430.html?color=40&size=58&gclid=Cj0KEQjwtO2wBRCu0d2dkvjVi5cBEiQAMEIVGQ-vIjnvMJw8sTrghYzOOTY2DWysxAf0u45g-dqlgygaAkuY8P8HAQ Since you looked this up, there's a good chance half the places you go on the internet will try to sell you bras now.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 9:38:26 AM EDT
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Back up camera on my truck. It was already on the truck so I didn't exactly purchase it. I can no longer back up without it though. Lost my skills. No shit. I hate backing a vehicle without one anymore. I bought a car 6 years ago with one, made fun of it until I started using it - and within a few years I found myself upgrading the truck. I tow a trailer too, so it's like cheating when it comes to coupling. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 10:00:50 AM 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! I am wearing a pair now and will never buy another. I should have got another pair of Keens. For me it was my AppleWatch, I love this thing. You wear hiking shoes every day? I do. I've had a pair of quality hiking boots on my feet every day for the past 25 years. I keep separate pairs of boots for daily wear and actual hiking, so that I don't blow out the ones that I am truly punishing my feet in. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 10:39:33 AM EDT
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No shit. I hate backing a vehicle without one anymore. I bought a car 6 years ago with one, made fun of it until I started using it - and within a few years I found myself upgrading the truck. I tow a trailer too, so it's like cheating when it comes to coupling. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Back up camera on my truck. It was already on the truck so I didn't exactly purchase it. I can no longer back up without it though. Lost my skills. No shit. I hate backing a vehicle without one anymore. I bought a car 6 years ago with one, made fun of it until I started using it - and within a few years I found myself upgrading the truck. I tow a trailer too, so it's like cheating when it comes to coupling. Yep. Aerodynamics and crash safety are reducing field of view and making huge blind spots with their sloping roofs, big pillars, etc. I never saw a need for back-up cameras in the past, but they are becoming a necessity in modern cars. Sometimes I wonder if we'll go full retard and eventually have cars with no windows, just cameras. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 11:07:44 AM EDT
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Yep. Aerodynamics and crash safety are reducing field of view and making huge blind spots with their sloping roofs, big pillars, etc. I never saw a need for back-up cameras in the past, but they are becoming a necessity in modern cars. Sometimes I wonder if we'll go full retard and eventually have cars with no windows, just cameras. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Back up camera on my truck. It was already on the truck so I didn't exactly purchase it. I can no longer back up without it though. Lost my skills. No shit. I hate backing a vehicle without one anymore. I bought a car 6 years ago with one, made fun of it until I started using it - and within a few years I found myself upgrading the truck. I tow a trailer too, so it's like cheating when it comes to coupling. Yep. Aerodynamics and crash safety are reducing field of view and making huge blind spots with their sloping roofs, big pillars, etc. I never saw a need for back-up cameras in the past, but they are becoming a necessity in modern cars. Sometimes I wonder if we'll go full retard and eventually have cars with no windows, just cameras. I am still trying to figure out why luxury cars have side view mirrors at all. THey should have a IR camera on each side that either has a HUD of the side of your car or on each side of the rear view mirror. I imagine that would free up some drag and also give you the ability to see that asshole in your blind spot. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 11:13:21 AM EDT
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Since you looked this up, there's a good chance half the places you go on the internet will try to sell you bras now. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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OK, let's go back to the beginning and try again. The OP asked what little luxury costing less than $500 could we, as individuals, not live without? I said "La Perla bras" You were shocked that I'd pay $500 to hold my tits up. I still trying to figure out why you think I'm paying $500 a piece for them. Can you help me out? Did I pick a bad example? http://www.laperla.com/us/uscfilpd906430.html?color=40&size=58&gclid=Cj0KEQjwtO2wBRCu0d2dkvjVi5cBEiQAMEIVGQ-vIjnvMJw8sTrghYzOOTY2DWysxAf0u45g-dqlgygaAkuY8P8HAQ Since you looked this up, there's a good chance half the places you go on the internet will try to sell you bras now. Shit! I never even thought of that. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 11:30:24 AM EDT
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Logitech Harmony One remote
27 inch computer screen meat slicer Eotechs case feeder for my Hornady LnL |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 11:41:44 AM EDT
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Cleaning services, I love not having to clean my house anymore
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Posted: 10/13/2015 2:28:36 PM EDT
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Back up camera in my wife's car. I remember telling the salesman that it wasn't a selling point, and I would probably never even use it. Now, if I am backing up in my own car with no camera, I feel like I am lost and may never get out of my parking space without it.
You're doing it wrong. Back into your parking space. You'll never back out. 
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Posted: 10/13/2015 2:48:59 PM EDT
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You're doing it wrong. Back into your parking space. You'll never back out. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Back up camera in my wife's car. I remember telling the salesman that it wasn't a selling point, and I would probably never even use it. Now, if I am backing up in my own car with no camera, I feel like I am lost and may never get out of my parking space without it.
You're doing it wrong. Back into your parking space. You'll never back out. That doesn't work well in cases like the small angled parking spaces in our underground garage.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 2:55:01 PM EDT
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Ipod Nano.
Cappresso Coffee Maker Our new power recliner leather sofa. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 3:36:33 PM EDT
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Steering wheel radio controls. Didn't think much of it when I bought my new vehicle but when I drive our old car I'm beating my thumb on the wheel with no results
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Posted: 10/13/2015 4:41:16 PM EDT
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Yeti 20 oz travel cup. I was given the larger 30oz Yeti for my birthday, Its great! |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 4:52:22 PM EDT
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Garmin 64ST GPS.
I almost bought the second highest model, the 64s, thinking I'd just load my own maps (which I did anyway), but it is nice to have the built in shaded relief map and I don't have to wonder what I would be missing. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 5:15:38 PM EDT
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Comfortable dress shoes. My job requires business casual. I will now make sure my dress shoes both look good and are comfortable. Life is too short to wear uncomfortable shoes. I prefer Ecco. Buy yourself some Lucchese's like a real man. Canal I suits and Lucchese's boots are my indulgence. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 5:17:27 PM EDT
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A dash cam for my private vehicles. I don't consider them a luxury any more - they're more like an essential item now . |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 5:19:55 PM EDT
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Craft beer. Cannot drink Bud/Miller/Coors or any mass produced swill anymore. Oh, yeah, this too. . My buddy and I actually sent back a pint of Coors and Lite last week. (We were trying to cut down the alcohol content and calories after a craft pint.)
Just can't do it. 
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Posted: 10/13/2015 5:21:43 PM EDT
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Used to be SmartWool socks. They've been dethroned by Darn Tough socks.
Followed by UnderArmor boxer briefs. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 5:36:45 PM EDT
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cruise control on a car. It is so nice to have that again.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 6:00:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Buy yourself some Lucchese's like a real man. Canal I suits and Lucchese's boots are my indulgence. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Comfortable dress shoes. My job requires business casual. I will now make sure my dress shoes both look good and are comfortable. Life is too short to wear uncomfortable shoes. I prefer Ecco. Buy yourself some Lucchese's like a real man. Canal I suits and Lucchese's boots are my indulgence. Probably works ok in Texas. Here, you look like a Mexican pimp if you go business casual with anachronistic footwear from the 1800's. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 6:28:26 PM EDT
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Probably works ok in Texas. Here, you look like a Mexican pimp if you go business casual with anachronistic footwear from the 1800's. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Comfortable dress shoes. My job requires business casual. I will now make sure my dress shoes both look good and are comfortable. Life is too short to wear uncomfortable shoes. I prefer Ecco. Buy yourself some Lucchese's like a real man. Canal I suits and Lucchese's boots are my indulgence. Probably works ok in Texas. Here, you look like a Mexican pimp if you go business casual with anachronistic footwear from the 1800's. Anachronism lives! |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 6:30:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/13/2015 6:40:10 PM EDT
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Really good whole bean coffee and a french press.
Towels are another but a distant second. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 6:41:18 PM EDT
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Smart Wool socks. I can never go back to cheap socks now. Annual warehouse sale, $5/pair, limit 20 pair/person
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Posted: 10/13/2015 6:47:02 PM EDT
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Red Bull
darn tough socks Merino wool underwear |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 6:50:24 PM EDT
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Same here, always swore I would never need/use all that phone, now I am attached to it.
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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. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 6:59:11 PM EDT
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Yup. But get ready to pay $15-20 per pair of socks. They last forever though, I have smartwool socks that are over 5 years old. I use the medium hiking socks with a liner when backpacking. 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? Yup. But get ready to pay $15-20 per pair of socks. They last forever though, I have smartwool socks that are over 5 years old. I use the medium hiking socks with a liner when backpacking. That's what I wear too. And everyday in combat boots. Good socks are worth it. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:00:22 PM EDT
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Dual monitor setup. I just had a monitor shit the bed and I'm about to go nuts working on just one. That's a requirement for me anymore, with a dell docking station YES. Once you get used to two, working on one is nigh on impossible. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:02:51 PM EDT
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Arc'teryx Atom LT hoody. Absolutely could not live without it. Oh yeah. Best jacket evar. I could die happy in that jacket. |
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:04:25 PM EDT
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Alden Cordovan Shells 975.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:09:54 PM EDT
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Q-tips.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:12:59 PM EDT
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Comfortable dress shoes. My job requires business casual. I will now make sure my dress shoes both look good and are comfortable. Life is too short to wear uncomfortable shoes. I prefer Ecco. Buy yourself some Lucchese's like a real man. Canal I suits and Lucchese's boots are my indulgence. Probably works ok in Texas. Here, you look like a Mexican pimp if you go business casual with anachronistic footwear from the 1800's. Anachronism lives! I work in San Francisco and Manhattan . This week I am actually doing a marathon, San Fran, Los Angeles, Vegas, Phoenix, then Dallas. Next week is Sacramento then Los Angeles. NICE dress boots are extremely dressy. The pair I have on right now are hand made to my feet, Lucchese Horn Back Caiman, cigar colored. I'm in a Navy Canali suit too...my wife got me to dress like this (she lived on Rodeo drive for a few years) and I get more complements in New York than anywhere else. But I have YET to go a week without a random stranger complementing me. This week is was a young Asian skater looking dude...pointed at my suit and asked where he could get one. Class crosses all preconceived boundaries.
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:19:07 PM EDT
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Posted: 10/13/2015 7:30:45 PM EDT
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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 
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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
This guy doesn't ever 1) hunt 2) make sausages I couldn't imagine not having a kitchen aid in the house for the wife to stuff casings, perhaps you did not know it can take that attachment? (Grind and Stuff) |
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