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[turps]

I went to see the new Avatar film in 3D yesterday. My sister went to see it before Christmas and loved it loads, which was unexpected as she's not a huge film fan. So I was watching and while it was beautifully shot and visually stunning, at first I was a bit bemused why she raved about it. Then the last hour started and just, whoa! I get it, I really do.

Today we've been doing a tip run. Due to taking some annual leave James only worked Tuesday and is off until next Tuesday so we've been getting things sorted in the house a bit more, including getting rid of more clutter and rubbish. While we were at the tip we saw the recycling shop had finally opened and decided to have a look. It's a cool place, people donating stuff that's too good to be thrown in the skips, and we came out with a pressure washer and a drip coffee machine.

We're doing our usual don't eat out and save money in January thing, so shouldn't have bought anything really, but they were both amazing prices and something we've wanted for a while, so went for it. The garden path has already been pressure washed and looks so much better, and coffee made and drunk. Though I have to admit, it was very strong because it's been a long time since we've had a drip coffee machine and it didn't come with instructions. So James decided completely filling the filter was the way to go. Let's just say the coffee was drinkable, just, if watered down a lot. And we both may jitter for days.

I've got a jumper on today I bought a few weeks back. When my MiL was here she told me my SiL had just bought the same one. Which okay, fine, we may be matching one day. Then went on to say it looked smart like I was wearing a tracksuit, due to the pointed stripe at the front. So now I obviously have to start calling everyone bro and join the tracksuit mafia.

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[misbegotten]

>>And we both may jitter for days.<<

Ha!

[dine]

congrats on scoring neat stuff! if you've wanted it for a while, and got a good bargain, it makes sense to grab those now from the recycling shop. good luck figuring out how to make coffee *g*

welcome to the tracksuit mafia, bro!

[turps]

if you've wanted it for a while, and got a good bargain, it makes sense to grab those now from the recycling shop

It was less than £20 for both, so a really good buy, even without instructions *g*

I need to get myself a van now and zoom around calling out to all my bros!

[turps]

The coffee was so strong!

I used half the amount this morning and it was so much better.

[wenchpixie]

I think when it's that kind of shop and it's something that is absolutely not a whim buy, then it's more than reasonable just to get it when you see the thing(s) (albeit I'm not sure that making the coffee jackhammer strength is a good thing ;). If it helps, our work one was about a loose tablespoon per mug of water). Hurrah for the tip run, and the purchasing success - the recycling shop is just a wonderful idea.

So now I obviously have to start calling everyone bro and join the tracksuit mafia. This I would pay to see :D.

[jacieleigh]

I can't remember the last time I went to a movie theater, but I'm looking forward to the new Avatar moving coming to TV or one of my streaming services (I've seen the new Top Gun movie via streaming). My brother has not seen the original Avatar, which I thought was very nicely done. I recommended he track it down or rent it and watch it, and then for him to see the newer one. Perhaps he will.

I'm glad you enjoyed it! And if needed, most user manuals are available online these days. I bought a telescope at least ten years ago, but never really used it. My brother asked for it, but I couldn't find the manual (which I thought I'd stored with it). But even that has an online manual, so I hunted down the link and sent it to him.

[ephemera]

Hope you've stopped vibrating - those sounds like great scores, though! Using a pressure washer is unreasonably satisfying, isn't it?!

[turps]

The jittering may have finally tailed off *g*

Using a pressure washer is unreasonably satisfying, isn't it?!

It is! It's the first time I've used one and seeing all the moss and crud get blasted off the path was great. I suspect the decking will be the next thing to be done.

[turlough]

That's so cool that you too have a recycling shop now! I don't know how many things I've bought at ours over the years. I hope yours will turn out just as useful as ours!

Sounds like you're having great fun with your first finds! Hopefully you can find instructions on the net before you've completely destroyed the lining of your stomachs ;-D

I'd no idea wearing a tracksuit was smart! I'm glad I've never had a hankering after being smart in that case.

[rikes]

Yay for a washer and coffee machine! I buy soooo many things second hand, it's so much cheaper! And sometimes it's nice to buy things I wouldn't otherwise be able to afford, or justify spending the money on even if I could. But mostly I try to stick to buying what I need.

[turps]

That's it exactly about second hand goods. They are much cheaper and often they still come with guarantees, even if a bit shorter than the new stuff.

And sometimes it's nice to buy things I wouldn't otherwise be able to afford, or justify spending the money on even if I could.

And yeah, especially that. We didn't technically need what we bought, but it was lovely to get and things we will use.

[turps]

That's so cool that you too have a recycling shop now! I don't know how many things I've bought at ours over the years. I hope yours will turn out just as useful as ours!

I was surprised just how much stock it had for sale, and such a variety too. It's amazing what some people will throw away. I can see us going in for a look often.

Thankfully, the coffee-making has gone much better since that first time. It's actually drinkable now *g*

I'd no idea wearing a tracksuit was smart! I'm glad I've never had a hankering after being smart in that case.

Thinking about that comment makes me laugh still. I've never worn a tracksuit and doubt I ever will, even if some people think they're smart.

[turps]

I think when it's that kind of shop and it's something that is absolutely not a whim buy, then it's more than reasonable just to get it when you see the thing(s)

I agree. Both of those things were wanted and while we didn't badly need them, for the price the want side of things was enough to tip the balance.

If it helps, our work one was about a loose tablespoon per mug of water

I've been using that measurement and the coffee is coming out so much better. You can't stand a spoon up in it anymore *g*

So now I obviously have to start calling everyone bro and join the tracksuit mafia. This I would pay to see :D.

Wearing a tracksuit is so not me i think I'd pay to see it too!

[turps]

I can't remember the last time I went to a movie theater, but I'm looking forward to the new Avatar moving coming to TV or one of my streaming services

It was such a beautiful movie. I'd agree on your brother tracking down the first one before seeing the new one as I had trouble remembering why some things had happened.

That's good you found the telescope manual. They make things so much easier, and stop mistakes like far too strong coffee. I need to take your advice and track down the coffee maker manual as while I've mastered coffee making it has a timer function that is baffling me. I may not use it, but I'd like to know how it does work just in case.