Recent Splurges - Page 18

Ninja Dodo · 06-01-2008, 12:35 PM

I hesitate to make such a cheap joke, but: there's your problem...

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Originally Posted by Trumgottist

I can only agree that it's great, except that the drivers for Vista have some trouble. When starting up the computer from "sleep", I have to unplug / replug the tablet to get it working properly. (Otherwise it just acts as a generic mouse.)

Seriously though, what little time I've had with the system has been nothing but incompatibility and other user-unfriendliness. I'm not upgrading any time soon.

On XP at least, Wacom is king.

Jatsie · 06-02-2008, 03:36 AM

I bought myself a PS3 and an HDTV, so I could play GTAIV, and I'm loving it.

One of my favourite features of the PS3 is that I can wirelessly share files from my laptop with it, so now when I download films I can stream them to the PS3 and watch them on the TV, it's really neat.

lumi · 06-07-2008, 07:17 PM

I've been buying new clothes in preparation for my vacation. Shirts, pants, shorts, and shoes, I've been finding some nice new things. It's a good day when I can find a pair of nice fitting pants, and Kenneth Cole makes good fitting pants.

*Melanie68* · 06-07-2008, 08:09 PM

I went on a movie splurge. I have seen two of the three, but own none of them on DVD.

Lucien21 · 06-08-2008, 01:11 AM

Inconceivable.

tsa · 06-08-2008, 03:09 AM

By Ben Elton? That book is outrageously funny!

I just bought a few maps of Stockholm and surroundings, and Blind faith, also by Ben Elton.

Lucien21 · 06-08-2008, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by tsa

By Ben Elton? That book is outrageously funny!

Que?

I was making a Princess Bride reference.

*Melanie68* · 06-08-2008, 08:14 AM

You should have said inconthievable.

Trumgottist · 06-08-2008, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Ninja Dodo

I hesitate to make such a cheap joke, but: there's your problem...

Oh, I know.

Hammerite · 06-08-2008, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by tsa

By Ben Elton? That book is outrageously funny!

I just bought a few maps of Stockholm and surroundings, and Blind faith, also by Ben Elton.

Have you ever read 'The First Casualty' by Ben Elton?
It's really different to his other stuff.

tsa · 06-20-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Hammerite

Have you ever read 'The First Casualty' by Ben Elton?
It's really different to his other stuff.

No I haven't. I did buy his latest work, Blind faith, recently though...

tsa · 06-20-2008, 01:20 PM

This week I spent quite a lot of money. First I bought two sets of shiny new cutlery. I now have knives that work, spoons without sharp edges, and hopefully the stuff doesn't rust in the dishwasher.
Yesterday I bought two comforter sets in purple and red satin. Very nice, though a little red

And today I bought a book about Dutch architects!

Jatsie · 06-21-2008, 05:02 PM

Metal Gear Solid 4 - PS3

The Orange Box - PS3

Assassin's Creed - PS3

Okami - Wii

Queer as Folk USA Season 1 - DVD
(I must confess, I have this strange habit of buying DVDs I'll never watch. I've already seen the entire series, and really enjoyed it, so I don't need the DVD, but I like the idea of owning it nevertheless.)

All for around £150, lovely.

tsa · 06-21-2008, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Jat316sob

I must confess, I have this strange habit of buying DVDs I'll never watch.

You're not the only one. I have DVDs I bought a year or more ago and I still haven't watched. I find watching movies a waste of time actually, but I still buy them every once in a while.

MystGirl · 06-22-2008, 10:25 AM

I've been buying a lot of music lately. I'm probably one of the last people on earth who still buys CDs instead of just downloading music.

I've grown to like hip hop and R&B quite a bit over the years. I like all kinds of music actually. Pop is also a bit of a guilty pleasure for me.

I got the new album from Madonna (Hard Candy)

That British singer Leona Lewis (Spirit)

Gnarls Barkley (The Odd Couple) I LOVE them.

The new one from Seal (can't remember title at the moment) Still love his voice.

the new one from Alicia Keys (As I Am I think?)

a group called Royksopp (not sure if I spelled that right)

I've just been itching for new music lately and I also enjoy good dance type music with interesting beats.

*stepurhan* · 07-05-2008, 02:24 AM

I'm not a splurge person as a rule. (even most of my gaming pleasure comes via happy finds in charity shops)
However, about a month ago I saw someone wearing a frock coat like this and decided that I wanted one.

Imported from Germany, Took a while but well worth the wait. Courtesy of this fine little establishment.

Jelena · 07-05-2008, 03:24 AM

You're very handsome Step!
You just need to iron it to remove the creases.

*stepurhan* · 07-05-2008, 03:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jelena

You're very handsome Step!

Of course, but does the coat look nice as well?

Quote:

You just need to iron it to remove the creases.

I'm told if I leave it hanging for a while I'm told they should drop out (it had only been unpacked about 6 hours earlier when that pic was taken) but if I do have to iron it I'm going to have to be VERY careful.

Jazhara7 · 07-05-2008, 08:05 AM

These beautiful Tabi Sneakers are soon going to be in my hands...well, relatively soon, as the site says they take about one week to be ready for shipping. And I only just ordered yesterday. But oh gods, they're going to be mine! ^_^

These are probably the most expensive shoes I've *ever* bought.

I guess the fact that they're handmade is probably part of the reason, though probably not only. But at least the shipping from Japan is free. And they're worth it!

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Jelena · 07-05-2008, 11:46 PM

*feels a sudden urge to comment on these shoes*

They look very nice Jaz, but how comfortable are they with that split in the front?

06-02-2008, 03:36 AM	#342
Jatsie Lovable rogue Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Great Britain Posts: 6,378	I bought myself a PS3 and an HDTV, so I could play GTAIV, and I'm loving it. One of my favourite features of the PS3 is that I can wirelessly share files from my laptop with it, so now when I download films I can stream them to the PS3 and watch them on the TV, it's really neat. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Jatsie is amazing." - Jazhara "My mental image of Jat is a gentleman sitting in a leather armchair, wearing a robe. The light in the room is dim and strangely he's not sitting in front of a computer, but next to a small, round table with a box of cigars on." - Jelena Gay-Nerds.com

06-07-2008, 07:17 PM	#343
lumi Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Washington, USA Posts: 2,120	I've been buying new clothes in preparation for my vacation. Shirts, pants, shorts, and shoes, I've been finding some nice new things. It's a good day when I can find a pair of nice fitting pants, and Kenneth Cole makes good fitting pants. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-07-2008, 08:09 PM	#344
Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	I went on a movie splurge. I have seen two of the three, but own none of them on DVD. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-08-2008, 01:11 AM	#345
Lucien21 Psychonaut Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 5,114	Inconceivable. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ I'm not insane, my mother had me tested!

06-08-2008, 03:09 AM	#346
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	By Ben Elton? That book is outrageously funny! I just bought a few maps of Stockholm and surroundings, and Blind faith, also by Ben Elton. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-08-2008, 08:14 AM	#348
Melanie68 Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,907	You should have said inconthievable. Share Share this post on Twitter

06-20-2008, 01:20 PM	#352
tsa Playing character Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Netherlands Posts: 7,472	This week I spent quite a lot of money. First I bought two sets of shiny new cutlery. I now have knives that work, spoons without sharp edges, and hopefully the stuff doesn't rust in the dishwasher. Yesterday I bought two comforter sets in purple and red satin. Very nice, though a little red And today I bought a book about Dutch architects! Share Share this post on Twitter

06-21-2008, 05:02 PM	#353
Jatsie Lovable rogue Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Great Britain Posts: 6,378	Metal Gear Solid 4 - PS3 The Orange Box - PS3 Assassin's Creed - PS3 Okami - Wii Queer as Folk USA Season 1 - DVD (I must confess, I have this strange habit of buying DVDs I'll never watch. I've already seen the entire series, and really enjoyed it, so I don't need the DVD, but I like the idea of owning it nevertheless.) All for around £150, lovely. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ "Jatsie is amazing." - Jazhara "My mental image of Jat is a gentleman sitting in a leather armchair, wearing a robe. The light in the room is dim and strangely he's not sitting in front of a computer, but next to a small, round table with a box of cigars on." - Jelena Gay-Nerds.com

06-22-2008, 10:25 AM	#355
MystGirl Occasionally around... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 252	I've been buying a lot of music lately. I'm probably one of the last people on earth who still buys CDs instead of just downloading music. I've grown to like hip hop and R&B quite a bit over the years. I like all kinds of music actually. Pop is also a bit of a guilty pleasure for me. I got the new album from Madonna (Hard Candy) That British singer Leona Lewis (Spirit) Gnarls Barkley (The Odd Couple) I LOVE them. The new one from Seal (can't remember title at the moment) Still love his voice. the new one from Alicia Keys (As I Am I think?) a group called Royksopp (not sure if I spelled that right) I've just been itching for new music lately and I also enjoy good dance type music with interesting beats. Share Share this post on Twitter

07-05-2008, 02:24 AM	#356
stepurhan Freeware Co-ordinator Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: South East England. Posts: 7,309	I'm not a splurge person as a rule. (even most of my gaming pleasure comes via happy finds in charity shops) However, about a month ago I saw someone wearing a frock coat like this and decided that I wanted one. Imported from Germany, Took a while but well worth the wait. Courtesy of this fine little establishment. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ No Nonsense Nonsonnets #43 Cold Topic A thread most controversial, that’s what I want to start Full of impassioned arguments, of posting from the heart And for this stimulation all will be thankful to me On come on everybody it won’t work if you agree

07-05-2008, 03:24 AM	#357
Jelena Lazy Bee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,518	You're very handsome Step! You just need to iron it to remove the creases. Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Temporary guest in your life

07-05-2008, 08:05 AM	#359
Jazhara7 Ale! And keep 'em coming! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Beyond the Pattern of Reality...or Germany Posts: 8,527	These beautiful Tabi Sneakers are soon going to be in my hands...well, relatively soon, as the site says they take about one week to be ready for shipping. And I only just ordered yesterday. But oh gods, they're going to be mine! ^_^ These are probably the most expensive shoes I've ever bought. I guess the fact that they're handmade is probably part of the reason, though probably not only. But at least the shipping from Japan is free. And they're worth it! - Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ - "esc(x) cot(x) dx = -csc(x)!" Dennis added, and the wizard's robe caught on fire. "Gosh," Dennis said, "and some people say higher math isn't relevant." >>>Inventor of the Mail order-Assassin<<< And This...is a Black Hole - BYE!

07-05-2008, 11:46 PM	#360
Jelena Lazy Bee Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 7,518	feels a sudden urge to comment on these shoes They look very nice Jaz, but how comfortable are they with that split in the front? Share Share this post on Twitter __________________ Temporary guest in your life

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