Awesome recent purchases (Page 2)

I picked-up a Tag Heuer Aquaracer two-tone (gold and stainless) as an early Birthday/Christmas gift.

I managed to stumble across a discontinued model that I prefer over the new one. The jewelers had it on sale to clear inventory. I knew I wouldn't find that deal again, so I jumped on the opportunity. I had already started saving for it, and had figured on getting a lesser model because of the original price tag, so I'm glad I had the opportunity.

And NEW RUNNING SHOES. My old ones are worn-out. I love new running shoes!

That is sweet. I love scoring a closeout when I like it over the new. One day I'm going to have to replace mine.

Reading these and realizing....I very rarely buy things, aside from necessities like food. A lot of locally available consumer goods are from China and poor quality; imported stuff is ridiculously overpriced. I do stock up on tri necessities--electrolyte tabs, replacing worn-out running shoes, when I go to the US or Singapore, but lately my shopping's been downright pathetic. Most of my discretionary spending involves enabling my tri and travel passions (tickets, entry fees, hotels), not buying stuff.

So, not exactly a purchase, but I'll nominate my kitty.  I didn't buy him (he was dumped on me), but I have spend quite a bit of my limited discretionary income over the past year giving him a good start in life. Well worth it. Life gets too serious sometimes and it's good to have someone around who thinks that 4:30 AM is a great time to get up and moving (as long as he's served breakfast) and that everything can be a game and anytime can be playtime!

Bought the wife a BMW 330ci Convertible on Saturday. The convertible part is for her, but the 330 part is a lot of fun for me!

A bag of Infinit. So much better for my tummy than Heed.

Its the little things in tri life.

Bought all new, leather living room furniture and tables.

New chain and bar tape

We have an insanely tiny kitchen but with a baby on the way we bought an 18" portable dishwasher - my hubby is in love with this thing. Surprisingly quiet and effective! It takes a while to run but the dishes are being cleared out much more quickly than before!

This is more of a service but also in the vein of getting ready for baby we did Supperworks on the weekend and in 1.5 hours came out with 24 meals prepped and ready to put in the freezer with cooking instructions. They do the chopping and cleaning, we did the assembly so we knows what is in everything.  We haven't eaten any of it but it all sounds awesome! And it should mean we'll be eating well even life is hectic with a newborn.

You and my hubby would so get along - he bought one of these and loves it - so much so he bought one for his brother (disclaimer, not sure if its the same brand or not but the same cyclone thingy for sawdust)

We were shopping the other day and my wife mentioned that she needed a new vacuum so I mentioned your recommendation on the Shark Pro.  She said great but when I went online to find I saw a lot of different models.  What model specifically are you referring to? 

Thanks.

This is the Shark we have. Works great, just needs cleaned out once in a while. 4 Years and going strong.

http://www.sharkclean.com/Shark-Navigator-Vacuum-NV22/?&utm_content=VacuumLP

The Shark Rotator Professional Lift Away. The one on the Left.

About the only complaint... and not much of one... is the canister is a little small. But only due to the way it is built and the features are crazy. You can lift off the vacuum from the floor brush and take it where ever you want. Suction is crazy. Attachments out the wazoo. And the brush stop when upright. I could not stand that about regular vacuums that keep spinning when you needed to use the wand.

Maybe there are others with same features... never used a Dyson... but it was $250 at Bed Bath & Beyond, and with 20% off coupon only $200. Great vacuum for $200... oh, and THE MOST quietest vacuum I have ever had. Seriously, very quiet. My dogs are not as freaked out about it.

I seriously can't believe I wrote that much about a vacuum.

Thanks.  It is exactly what I was looking for.  

Most recent purchase (and use) was a get-away to Vegas, which was very much needed!  And now that I'm working there are a few things on the never-ending list of things that I can't wait for us to have...

1)  vacuum

2)  new mattress

3)  Keurig (or however it's spelled)

4)  tickets to go see Book of Mormon! 

5)  new running shoes - I lof new shoes. 

Training camp in Phuket with Macca.

A dog - Scooby.

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Socks - 2013-05-16 7:00 PM I love my Dyson and I think it was worth every penny.  Esp as an allergic person.  That said they only had tiny shark vacuums when I bought mine.  I have had the tiny sharks for the car etc.  I have not really bought anything too exciting lately but I will stand by my Dyson

Ya, I have never even tied one. 

I don't really get the mini me sharks either.

I had a '71 that I restored.

When you own a classic Vette prepare yourself for the good:

The bad:

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