Stuff You've Just Bought

[cycleboy2]

Ah but what about a pinball machine that possibly features you in it as this one is a Lethal Weapon machine!

I think just about everything in that room features him; I think there may be a picture of me on a wall somewhere in our house, but I'm not sure!

 

[Cochise]

Not 'bought' exactly. I've just rejoined the Musicians Union after a 40 year gap. Not because I expect to be earning money as a musician any time soon, but really to show solidarity with my fellow musos many of whom are suffering terribly from the current circumstances. (Danny, Matty, thinking of you)

However I just had a call from them which cheered me up immensely - it was along the lines of 'Are you the Cochise who used to be a member in Southend in the 70's?' Yes I am. And what fabulous records they must keep!

 

[CarlosTheDJ]

It's like a pier-end amusement arcade. Not that I find anything about Joe Pesci amusing.

Probably wise.

 

[Dinobot]

Joe Pesci's house is for sale.

https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/91-Pershing-Blvd-Lavallette-NJ-08735/39647949_zpid/

Clearly money does not mean style. Nor does it mean tastefully presented. And why does it look like a mall on the outside?

 

[Swifty]

Clearly money does not mean style. Nor does it mean tastefully presented. And why does it look like a mall on the outside?

.. and why isn't there a Home Alone poster in there? .. his kitchen is very industry/Italian/Subway though .. I know my way around that set up as well ..

 

[Iris]

Clearly money does not mean style. Nor does it mean tastefully presented. And why does it look like a mall on the outside?

My daughter buys one of those weekly magazines that always has pictures of well known women in their latest clothes.
We always fall about laughing at how ugly the clothes are and have said that money obviously doesn't buy taste.

 

[escargot]

My daughter buys one of those weekly magazines that always has pictures of well known women in their latest clothes.
We always fall about laughing at how ugly the clothes are and have said that money obviously doesn't buy taste.

What I find ugly are fabrics with designs of chains on. Sooo flashy and vulgar.

 

[JaneD]

Ah, but it's got a pinball machine in it, so it's not all bad – though on the whole it lacks a little, er, taste!

I'd love a pinball machine, though I'd probably get even less work done than I do now, which is saying something. It would have to be a Bally, too, not the inferior Gottlieb or Williams models. I reckon a 'Kiss', 'Fathom' or 'Lost World' from the 1970s/80s, all now fantastically expensive.

What about one of those Alien pinball machines? Spent hours on those as a student. And some dreadful one that used to say ‘play me again!‘ in a breathy voice when you put money in it. Can’t even remember what it was called. Fumbles on google........

 

[Frideswide]

What I find ugly are fabrics with designs of chains on. Sooo flashy and vulgar.

*removes Hermes scarf from List of Presents For Mme Snail*

 

[escargot]

*removes Hermes scarf from List of Presents For Mme Snail*

Oh Lord, they are ugly. Ugly AND expensive.

Doesn't Tony Soprano give his cravenly materialistic wife one?

 

[Souleater]

Probably wise.

 

[Swifty]

What about one of those Alien pinball machines? Spent hours on those as a student. And some dreadful one that used to say ‘play me again!‘ in a breathy voice when you put money in it. Can’t even remember what it was called. Fumbles on google........

I used to live over the road from an amusement arcade in Cromer. You'd step out of your front door and a perky woman's voice from one of the machines would invite: "Hi .. would you like to have a go?". First time we heard it, my flatmate said "You cheeky girl! .. I don't even know her!?"

 

[Megadeth1977]

my new record player projcet debut carbon dc that came with a ortofon m2 red pre installd and my old record palyer i accidentally damaged a wire when changeing to a new cartridge.

£299 from amazon that was the cheapest price i coud find it for.

 

[Trevp666]

Fumbles on google

I doubt it was called that.

 

[escargot]

Bought these - 80 zip pulls, about £8.



They are good for replacing broken ones. Some clothes and bags don't have them so I install these for easy zipping.
Had some last year but misplaced them and Techy was whingeing so I splashed out for another set.

Another little parcel has just arrived - a hump jumper. Can't WAIT to play with that.

 

[JaneD]

I doubt it was called that.

Me too but it will have to do. I’ve inadvertently looked at the prices of second-hand machines. Jesus they’re expensive.

 

[Trevp666]

I remember when pubs used to have pinball machines in.

 

[Dinobot]

Bought these - 80 zip pulls, about £8.

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They are good for replacing broken ones. Some clothes and bags don't have them so I install these for easy zipping.
Had some last year but misplaced them and Techy was whingeing so I splashed out for another set.

Another little parcel has just arrived - a hump jumper. Can't WAIT to play with that.

So many questions, none of them clean...

 

[Frideswide]

So many questions, none of them clean...

It's a sewing notion. Lets you go from thin to thick without problems. I think.

Now it'll be something different

 

[Souleater]

It's a sewing notion. Lets you go from thin to thick without problems. I think.

Now it'll be something different

I was thinking of something like this

 

[Bad Bungle]

Bluetooth Beanie hat keeping my head warm, whilst listening to the clean feed of the Perseverance Mars Rover landing - and doing other stuff.

 

[Souleater]

Bluetooth Beanie hat keeping my head warm, whilst listening to the clean feed of the Perseverance Mars Rover landing - and doing other stuff.

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How do the electrics cope with rain? I hope you dont get a shock

 

[Bad Bungle]

How do the electrics cope with rain? I hope you dont get a shock

Biggest shock would be rain in my sitting room.

 

[Megadeth1977]

some of them are treats from my mum.

 

[Frideswide]

@Megadeth1977 Powerslave is one of my favourite albums ever!

 

[Megadeth1977]

Ah I forgot to post one more thing I got.

 

[Souleater]

Ah I forgot to post one more thing I got.View attachment 35617

I used to know Dave Holland

 

[Iris]

This is a watercolour painting by a local artist. It's a copy of a Sargent she did when she started painting.
I like the colours.

 

[Megadeth1977]

I used to know Dave Holland

Was he a danger to kids back then or just creep.

 

[Souleater]

Was he a danger to kids back then or just creep.

He seemed like quite a nice guy, but i didnt know him that well, i didnt even know he was in Judas Priest until years later