Last thing you bought - Page 87

genovese · #**2581** 24th December 2019, 15:05

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Originally Posted by Jen.

, but how much use can you get out of it? With games like that (with limited cards) I always worry they'll soon stop being fun once everyone learns the answers.

Just how intense are these game marathons you're having you nutjob?
You don't get through questions that quickly because the thinking time really adds up.
There's a ton of cards and as long as you're not memorising all the answers as you go it'll last for a loooong time

Jen. · #**2582** 25th December 2019, 17:10

It turns out I'm absolutely awful at Dobble. We played about 15 rounds and I lost them all

I just can't do it for some reason. Maybe I have slow eyes, or a slow brain. My sister won about 10 rounds and my parents won the rest.

blancmange · #**2583** 29th December 2019, 15:25

A Jeff Goldblum birthday card

Beep · #**2584** 29th December 2019, 19:10

GoPro :D

Beep · #**2585** 29th December 2019, 19:12

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Originally Posted by Jen.

Anyone played this before?

I wanted something new for us to play on Christmas Eve and this was on a few lists of good games to play with family at Christmas so I bought it. It looks like it might be a bit simple/childish for four adults to play though.

Brilliant game, for both children and adults. Had it out at a party of grown-up recently and we all enjoyed it (although we were all drunk)

Jen. · #**2586** 29th December 2019, 20:37

I played it again last night when it was just me and one other person and I still lost every game

I just can't see the pairs quick enough and then when there's a new card put down I have to start again and take just as long and it just continues like that. Maybe I should just throw it on a fire.

Beep · #**2587** 29th December 2019, 20:52

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Originally Posted by Jen.

I played it again last night when it was just me and one other person and I still lost every game

I just can't see the pairs quick enough and then when there's a new card put down I have to start again and take just as long and it just continues like that. Maybe I should just throw it on a fire.

The trick is to just call out random and place a card, I find people very rarely check

john smith · #**2588** 30th December 2019, 04:08

Looking at graphics tablets and was going to get a Bluetooth Wacom tablet for Â£120. Decide to get a usb HUION HS610 Graphics Tablet for less than half that is supposed to also work on Android.

Need to see if it is any good plan to use it on After Effects, Photoshop and Zbrush. Need to try and learn because I am completely clueless how to use these programs apart from a few YouTube vids.

Jen. · #**2589** 30th December 2019, 11:27

Not bought for myself, but my sister gave me a film developing kit for Christmas. I usually send rolls away in the post to get developed (which is a good service - it's cheap and fast) and then scan everything at home. My sister thought I would enjoy doing the whole process myself though, which I suppose I might... but it seems a bit daunting how easy it would be to make a tiny mistake and ruin a whole roll. I've just watched a few videos online and I'm sure I could get the hang of it eventually, but it's making me anxious just thinking about having to check temperatures and volumes of chemicals and getting timings right and stuff like that.

Appear · #**2590** 20th February 2020, 22:55

I'm 30 in a few weeks and have just bought some rather tight troggers of the kind I've been admiring for a while. I can't work out if they look good or if it's midlife crisis talking though. I seem to still pass for early 20s so think I can get away with them...

Mo34 · #**2591** 21st February 2020, 14:54

French Fancies. There half price in Sainsburys so God help me

Appear · #**2592** 24th February 2020, 19:53

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Originally Posted by biscuits

^ you look an absolute treat in them, mah friend!

Also is your phone plugged into your leg?

D'aw. Thunks. I've still not made my mind up about them. I planned to be naughty and take them for a test drive with the label still tucked inside tomorrow.

Yes. Can never have too many holes to pop something into is my motto.

Appear · #**2593** 26th February 2020, 16:10

A couple of new friends for the window sill.

I think I'd be significantly happier if I were half as attractive as this arrangement.

limey123 · #**2594** 28th February 2020, 09:39

^ oh, nice! I love those biccies

Rocket Spud · #**2595** 17th March 2020, 23:51

https://www.hotukdeals.com/tag/ebook

^ A range of ebooks free of charge, including some self-help/mental health shiz, might be of interest to some

Percy · #**2596** 31st March 2020, 01:37

^ You'll have to put him together first.

john smith · #**2597** 31st March 2020, 03:22

Kinders surprise 3 pack. Not had one since I was a kid. Got superman and Batman figure.

Jam · #**2598** 2nd April 2020, 13:47

Electric scooter. Just took it out for a spin. I haven't had this much fun since my son was conceived.

Rocket Spud · #**2599** 16th April 2020, 22:46

Bread, cereal, apples and.... chocolate!!

I think i need to broaden my snack options cos there's far too much reliance on dark chocolate. I do have some cashews leftover but they're the dregs and are super salty. It annoys me that they salt them in the first place - is that to preserve them? Can you unsalt them? Rinse them under a tap? .... Hoover them through a strainer?

Bambos · #**2600** 17th April 2020, 08:23

^ if you do hoover them through a strainer could you film it? I'd like to see that.

^^^ how fast does it go Jam? Was thinking of getting one to pop to the shop on

Jam · #**2601** 17th April 2020, 08:28

^ It goes 15.5 mph, which is faster than it sounds. My commute to work has never been so fun.

You can actually hack the scooter to remove the speed limit

Rocket Spud · #**2602** 17th April 2020, 11:18

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Originally Posted by Bambos

^ if you do hoover them through a strainer could you film it? I'd like to see that.

^^^ how fast does it go Jam? Was thinking of getting one to pop to the shop on

O__o

Can't you get that sort of thing on pornhub?

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Originally Posted by biscuits

Hahahahaha you're really getting your money's worth outta that hoover!

For some reason, unsalted nuts are always mega expensive! I buy unsalted pistachio nuts in their shells and they're always more expensive than the salt ones and have one less ingredient. Guess they are classed as health foods so they always jack up the price for that.

You can get unsalted pecans as well, yep! They're really pricey though because they're considered a super food so have the superfood tax added.

Unsalted nuts are usually in the health food section where the dry lentils etc. are and sometimes they have them in the baking section. And sometimes they have them in the cereal bar/snacking areas in smaller packets - mixed with seeds and raisins.

Yeah, i'm shopping at Lidl so i'm a bit limited, and it's only a mild annoyance anyway. There's bound to be a simple way to unsalt them, i'll look into that.

Bambos · #**2603** 17th April 2020, 14:00

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Originally Posted by Rocket Spud

O__o

Can't you get that sort of thing on pornhub?

It's not a randy thing, just sounds amusingly strange. Although who knows? I've never seen it, could be my thing.

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Originally Posted by Jam

^ It goes 15.5 mph, which is faster than it sounds. My commute to work has never been so fun.

You can actually hack the scooter to remove the speed limit

Sounds ample, though tempting to hack it...just to see

Rocket Spud · #**2604** 17th April 2020, 17:46

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Originally Posted by biscuits

^ Coulda sworn they have an unsalted range. I've definitely got unsalted pistachios from there. Or am I thinking of Aldi?

It's not clear if these are salted, doe the packaging match the packet you have?

Packet? These are loose cashews i'm talking about. There are three types in the Lidl i shop: cashew, almond and pistacchio.

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Originally Posted by Nanuq

^ They're the ones I get from Lidl, they're unsalted

Packet or loose?

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Originally Posted by Bambos

It's not a randy thing, just sounds amusingly strange. Although who knows? I've never seen it, could be my thing.

I've just looked and there's quite a choice of vacuum clips if you wanna get curious

Rocket Spud · #**2605** 17th April 2020, 18:04

I'm not seeing a picture

I'll keep my eye out for the packets but the value probably lies in the loose one's.

Bambos · #**2606** 17th April 2020, 18:49

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Originally Posted by Rocket Spud

I've just looked and there's quite a choice of vacuum clips if you wanna get curious

Curiosity is my middle name. Actually it's Peter. But imagine!

Rocket Spud · #**2607** 11th May 2020, 23:29

Food shopping, amounting to Â£79 ... !!

My cashew expenditure has plateaued, which is one small nugget of good. I spent Â£15 on booze - hopefully the majority of it will be left for Saturday night. A fiver on dark chocolate - why on earth can't i buy a large bar of this shit.. ?? I have to buy four 125g bars in their little cardboard jackets, like it's a luxury item - just give me a big chunk of it ffs and cut the packaging!

Mo34 · #**2608** 11th May 2020, 23:53

^ lol last of the big spenders!

Its amazing how it adds up tho

Rocket Spud · #**2609** 12th May 2020, 00:06

Yeah, i bought a little more than usual but it's still surprising when it's tallied up and presented to you. Next weeks shop will be cheaper.... hopefully.

What do you spend on your weekly?

Mo34 · #**2610** 12th May 2020, 00:15

I've cut back recently - I suppose I spend about Â£40 pw but also might buy bits and bobs (when not in lock down) from other places. Not sure what that would bump it to.
It's also more if I buy booze or toiletries.