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I'm going to go check these out today. I have a set of cheap Dr Scholls that go to crap and kill my feet after about 6 weeks. Do these stand up really well?
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I've had a pair for over two years. The green color scuffed off in some places but otherwise they're like the day I got them.
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Dec 26, 2013 14:38
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Plinkey posted:I'm going to go check these out today. I have a set of cheap Dr Scholls that go to crap and kill my feet after about 6 weeks. They're my go-to combat boot insole. They've lasted for six months of intense abuse and kept on going like a champ; normal everyday wear and they'll be good for even longer, I'm sure.
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Coredump posted:Hey if that's a Duratech make sure it doesn't suffer from the intake manifold fault that some of the engines did. Just recently read up on it. Yeah, its a Duratec...haven't heard of that but since we're swapping the Mazda intake manifold over it shouldn't be a problem.
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Got my last gift from Holiday Bullshit today. That brings it to 12. Here's the rundown 1-6) Packs of new cards for Cards Against Humanity (Note: They came in different intervals, so it worked out pretty drat good) 7) A bag of Coal 8) A Thing of comics 9) A custom Cards Against Humanity Card with my name on it. 10) Clusterfuck 11) Posters 12) A donation made to a charity that got me a hand written note from some little girl named Zoe, thanking me for the ink as she called it. screenwritersblues has a new favorite as of 20:32 on Dec 26, 2013 |
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I think I'm missing one of the packs of cards...maybe two...I have them all stacked next to me, not sorted, just all stacked up on each other as I opened them. So by using the black cards as the "dividers" I only see four sets. I guess they said just email them if you end up missing stuff...so I'll wait a couple more days then do that. Edit: But on the good news front, this Kickstarter I backed SO MANY MONTHS AGO finally arrived:  It's a super small cell phone charger to fit on a keychain. It gives enough juice for maybe just a few minute phonecall, but that's the point. Emergency battery power if your phone is dead. DrBouvenstein has a new favorite as of 21:12 on Dec 26, 2013 |
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Dec 26, 2013 21:08
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DrBouvenstein posted:Edit: But on the good news front, this Kickstarter I backed SO MANY MONTHS AGO finally arrived: Are you going to top it off every week or so to make sure it doesn't slowly discharge?
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screenwritersblues posted:9) A custom Cards Against Humanity Card with my name on it. Of all the gifts they gave us that was my favorite and most surprising. Especially to the first group I played with who apparently think I make elves instantly ejaculate.
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Dec 26, 2013 21:49
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A copy of the Peguin Classic print of Last Exit to Brooklyn.
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Dec 26, 2013 21:53
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DrBouvenstein posted:Edit: But on the good news front, this Kickstarter I backed SO MANY MONTHS AGO finally arrived: I also got mine on the 24th!  I tested it with my S3 and it charged about 12% which is realy not bad considering the size of it!
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Dec 26, 2013 22:53
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I think I only got 7 or 8 things from my Cards against Humanity thing (clusterfuck, posters, comics and 3 or 4 packs of cards and coal). But I feel like Id be a real tool if I complained.
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FishBulb posted:I think I only got 7 or 8 things from my Cards against Humanity thing (clusterfuck, posters, comics and 3 or 4 packs of cards and coal). CAH on facebook posted:Second, about the bullshit: If you've received a portion of it, then the rest is in the mail somewhere, on its way. Each day was mailed to all 100,000 of you at once, but they're arriving at wildly different times. If you've received no BS at all, our address for you is probably wrong, and you should contact us at CardsAgainstHumanity@gmail.com. I wouldn't worry about it too much. They'll get there!
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mad.radhu posted:Are you going to top it off every week or so to make sure it doesn't slowly discharge? It's a Lithium-Ion battery, so it should hold most of its charge for at least a month, if not several. 
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SaltLick posted:I wouldn't worry about it too much. They'll get there! From the FAQ though: quote:What should I do if I don’t receive all of my gifts by Christmas?
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mystes posted:I'm pretty sure Woot Fatigue has bought chairs that cost more than that. Since you mention it...  I managed to get my hands on one of 100 limited-edition all-black Eames Lounge sets from Herman Miller Asia. Should get here sometime in late January. Not sure yet if I'm going to keep it mint or use it and sell my current chair.  A dozen Red Ryder BB Guns that I handed out at a client's alcohol-soaked xmas party. Miraculously everyone left with both eyes intact.  Rag & Bone quilted wool jacket.  Schott A2 P274 Anniversary edition jacket. Worn by USAAF fliers in the early 1940s, and created from the original Schott NYC government contract pattern.  WANT Les Essentiels de la Vie "Kennedy" money clip wallet. I've been using a card wallet for the past fifteen years because I can't stand the bulk of a full sized wallet, but I'm sick of my cash being disorganized. So I thought I'd try this.  Maharam Agenda - a monograph/portfolio from one of the leading textiles firms of the past century.
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Apologies for the dumb Instagram pictures, but here: Arturia Microbrute analog synth  Zvex Instant LoFi Junky pedal I've played around with both of these for a little while and am enjoying them so far. They probably have tons of uses that I haven't even discovered yet. I haven't had the chance to record any demos with them, though, since my computer died on Christmas Eve and it'll be a little while before I'm able to build a new one.
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spookygonk posted:(New year's resolution: don't be stupid on ebay). Make sure you come back on January 2nd to tell us what you bought off Ebay.
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Woot Fatigue - can I come work for you?
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gently caress that - Woot Fatigue I am proficient in Lotus 123 and can compose music in Mario Paint.
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Why would you want to work for someone who buys a chair and considers not using it? Chairs are for loving sitting on god dammit. I bought a 3k+ chair (Stressless yeah it is ugly) and you can bet my butt is in it often.
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Duck and Cover posted:Why would you want to work for someone who buys a chair and considers not using it? Chairs are for loving sitting on god dammit. I bought a 3k+ chair (Stressless yeah it is ugly) and you can bet my butt is in it often. I like to work on my feet, a sedentary lifestyle is unhealthy. 
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Netgear Nighthawk AC1750 router at Staples (20% coupon)and refurbished Motorola modem on eBay. The router is expensive, but is #1 on smallnetbuilder. Moving into a new place and not getting cable, so I want to make sure the internet is solid and reliable.
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TenementFunster posted:
I just picked up this sick Sheldon Black piece. Probably one of the best I've smoked out of (sorry about the watermarks, not my pictures):   I wish we had the glass mega-thread in TCC still. Got tons of goodies to show off  To help not smell like someone who smokes pot, I got a five ounce bottle of:  And a very comfy pair of these All-Stars. I'm a Converse junkie: 
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Hot Topic (I know, I know) was having a sale so I jumped on this. Shut up, it's cute 
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CrackSpider posted:Hot Topic (I know, I know) was having a sale so I jumped on this. I like it. It took me a second to realize the print was supposed to be 11 and not just one of those shirts with a suit printed on.  I bought a Vita because they were on sale for used for $129, and between some trade ins and a gift card I got it for about $50. I found out the hard way though that you need a memory card to do ANYTHING, even play a game you have on a cart. Seriously, it was like a flashback to N64/PSX but worse. And since Gamestop also had those on sale for a reasonable price they were sold out EVERYWHERE until I found some at Sears for the normal ridiculous price. /rant
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FredLordofCheese posted:Good choice! I have had the K60 for almost 2 years and I love it. The only downsides are that the ink on the red cap keys has worn off and it made me hate my work keyboard. I've been using the K70 for about a week now and it loving owns bones. I'll never go back to a regular keyboard now if I can help it. Between being a gamer and a writer, having a mechanical keyboard just feels so drat satisfying! 
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I totalled my truck almost 6 weeks ago on a ski trip so Santa ( I ) got me this for christmas
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First baby due mid February so a lifetime of images of capture. Seems like a good excuse to treat ourselves to our first DSLR.
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TenementFunster posted:are we still pretending you pay for all this stuff by "not going out" or did you ever say how your granddad made his millions? Which granddad? The one who died in Korea? Or the one who worked on the railroad and raised his family in the back of a barber shop? I think you forgot the other half of not going out, which involves constantly working. omnibobb posted:Woot Fatigue - can I come work for you? Sure. colas posted:gently caress that - Woot Fatigue I am proficient in Lotus 123 and can compose music in Mario Paint. Can you make the dynamite sound from Kid Pix every time I erase something? Duck and Cover posted:Why would you want to work for someone who buys a chair and considers not using it? Chairs are for loving sitting on god dammit. I bought a 3k+ chair (Stressless yeah it is ugly) and you can bet my butt is in it often. Because I can turn around in a year and sell it for 2x what I paid for it. I went in to pick up the the jacket from my previous post after having it altered and ended up leaving with two:   Schott Perfecto P958: quote:Inspired by Great Lakes logger jackets that were later popularized by the US military in the 10th Mountain Division during WWII. Made of Martexin® waxed cotton with brown cowhide pocket welts and lined with 24 oz wool inspired by authentic WWI wool field jackets. New old stock mil spec buttons previously used on Schott's government contract N3B Parka. Made in USA I'm compensating for the past five years of only having one parka for all occasions. I also picked up this bag to haul heavy books and other stuff that wont fit in my briefcase:  
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woot fatigue posted:Because I can turn around in a year and sell it for 2x what I paid for it. Would love to buy that chair too, drat.
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woot fatigue posted:Which granddad? The one who died in Korea? Or the one who worked on the railroad and raised his family in the back of a barber shop? C'mon Jack Spade? I respected you. You can't tell me Jack Spade and Rag & Bone is not 70% markup on brand image alone
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JMod posted:C'mon Jack Spade? I respected you. You can't tell me Jack Spade and Rag & Bone is not 70% markup on brand image alone Every brand is 70% markup. Judge the individual pieces and pick what's made right. My US-made Rag & Bone jackets and boots have been phenomenal. The boots have held up better and have greater fit and finish than my Wolverine 1ks and Aldens. I haven't had any problems with Jack Spade, love the designs, and it's priced competitively with similar lines. You also have to take into consideration that I'm paying at least 30% less than retail price.
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It's a chair not an investment yeesh. At least it shouldn't be an investment for it's a chair and chairs are for sitting.
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I knew the 'please I know people' caveat was coming. In all honesty you can say Rag & Bone and Jack Spade are worth the price? I'm genuinely curious, I've seen items from both and I've never been blown away by craftsmanship. I just don't see any difference besides the label between a Jack Spade and a Manhattan Portage.
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woot fatigue posted:You also have to take into consideration that I'm paying at least 30% less than retail price. Go on... Content:  Katahdin Iron Works boots from LL Bean
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Duck and Cover posted:It's a chair not an investment yeesh. Investment: An asset or item that is purchased with the hope that it will generate income or appreciate in the future. JMod posted:I knew the 'please I know people' caveat was coming. In all honesty you can say Rag & Bone and Jack Spade are worth the price? I'm genuinely curious, I've seen items from both and I've never been blown away by craftsmanship. I just don't see any difference besides the label between a Jack Spade and a Manhattan Portage. As I said, generally yes, but take the time to evaluate each individual item. Do I think a $120 Rag & Bone tee shirt is worth the price? No. Do I think a $700 wool blazer, made in the USA with wool sourced from the nearly-200-year-old Abraham Moon & Sons mill in the U.K. is worth the price? Definitely. Especially when compared to offerings from LBM and Boss. Manhattan Portage bags are functional and well made for the price, but they're also mostly nylon with nylon webbed straps and plastic buckles and fasteners. They're also very utilitarian looking and I wouldn't be surprised to see one in the back seat of a Subaru Outback parked outside an REI. I'd feel comfortable with one camping or riding my bike through the city, but not carrying one into a meeting with a client. Jack Spade puts a ton of thought into choosing unique and quality textiles and leathers for their bags. My briefcase uses oxford cloth that wouldn't look out of place if used for a suit, but it also has thick leather on the bottom and on parts that will see a lot of wear. Their harris tweed is full of character and gets better with wear. The straps are cotton instead of nylon and all of the zippers, buckles, clasps, d-rings and other hardware are brass and steel. They're also aesthetically pleasing with modern takes on classic designs, which can fit in with both casual and business environments. The prices are a bit steep, but since they update their lines for each fashion season, keep an eye out for sales and pick up the one you want for 50% off. Or buy used. You can buy a Carhartt jacket for a lot less than a Belstaff, two Corvettes for the price of one 911, and a Timex will keep more accurate time than an Omega. It's not all about numbers. App13 posted:Go on... Know people.
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