So what frivolous things have you bought lately? Why?

DD67

DD67

The Peace Keeper
Staff member
A 65" Samsung 4K Ultra HD HDR smart telly.
Cos far too often I end up watching movies on my phone.

Just like all technology, haven't they dropped in price in the past few years! 😳
I was tempted by the 85" but it wouldn't have fitted where I want to put it without overhanging a door.
Plus it would have been massive overkill.

Apart from the additional cost of a snazzy multi angle glass/chrome stand, various hook up leads & a 6 gang surge protected extension lead etc etc. it was a bargain! 😗 🤣
 
Don the Don

Don the Don

Legendary Knight
Capt. Drunkey

Capt. Drunkey

King Of The Schnitzelwiesels
Beginning of autumn is a strange time for buying a bike, but that's just what I did as well... 😝
After selling both my Harley and the BMW, I planned on quitting biking for good, but alas, you know how quickly some people's minds change (OH LOOK: A SQUIRREL!!!)

I always wondered, how my dad felt on his Horex Regina 350...
Here you see his younger brother on it in the 50s:

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So I got me a bike with almost the same specs...

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Cannot put in words how much fun it is to ride! Even though I went down from 152 Hp to 20 😂
And this single-cylinder sound... It just captured my heart. ♥️
 
Don the Don

Don the Don

Legendary Knight
Capt. Drunkey said:
Beginning of autumn is a strange time for buying a bike, but that's just what I did as well... 😝
After selling both my Harley and the BMW, I planned on quitting biking for good, but alas, you know how quickly some people's minds change (OH LOOK: A SQUIRREL!!!)

I always wondered, how my dad felt on his Horex Regina 350...
Here you see his younger brother on it in the 50s:

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So I got me a bike with almost the same specs...

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Cannot put in words how much fun it is to ride! Even though I went down from 152 Hp to 20 😂
And this single-cylinder sound... It just captured my heart. ♥️
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"Brilliant" they are a good looking bike, you can still potter about but now you can smell the country side as well as seeing more of it.

Nice Horax, haven't they started making bikes again?
 
gazzatriumph

gazzatriumph

Legendary Knight
I bought a sheepskin from Debenhams of all places online.
I'll have to try and remove the arrow on the arm.
I know there are a few ex forces here not sure if you are aware of the Defence Privilege Card, I got £30 off the jacket and you can make some savings on loads of different things. It costs a fiver if I remember for 5 years but well worth it.
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gazzatriumph

gazzatriumph

Legendary Knight
Don the Don said:
"Yes" had my card for a while, Nice jacket, you got the white Biggles scarf as well?
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No scarf, I used to have one in the early 80's. I bought a similar one last year from a buyer on Etsy but its not that great itchy fur and really heavy, hoping this one will be better quality. The last one came direct from Pakistan even though the sellar was supposed to be in the UK, he is no longer on Etsy.
 
half ton

half ton

Legendary Knight
It must be the weather ......... I also bought another motorbike today ..... the T120R I mentioned, I have no photos as it is still with the guy looking after it, But will post one when it gets here, the pic will be from a distance as it's a proper oily rag . started 2nd kick from cold with no smoke has a really good oil return and no leaks that I could see, also no gasket cement smeared anywhere, Apparently it didn't get ridden much as the owner was into his Harleys, The oil is as black as the Ace of spades and it has the loudest reverse cone mega's I've heard in a long time, New chain, battery and electronic ignition, carbs rebuilt and balanced` so i'll be happy for now just tinkering and fettling it a bit,
 
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