Education The finer things in life...

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  1. badders

    badders Neuken in de Keuken

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    Can't say I really go for the "Finer things in life" - my motto is *normally* "Go cheap or go home".
    Obviously I don't go full-retard on pricing, but I don't see the point in buying a pen for £1 when I can get one for 50p (for instance).

    I am a fan of our local brewery though. Real ales win.
     
  2. Parge

    Parge the worst Super Moderator

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    Watercooling + Lights + SLI 480's + Modded Side Panel = awesome tech porn

    And also my Synology DS211j NAS box - one of the best things I've ever bought.

    I would LOVE some quality headphones, but I only tend to use in ears.
     
  3. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    Can anyone recommend some leather / wooden desk / letter tidy units? Aspinals are ok but I am sure that I have seen better!
     
  4. Burnout21

    Burnout21 Is the daddy!

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    Personal server, couldn't live with out it

    nice bottle of chateauneuf du pape

    And my Saab 900 Turbo
     
  5. KidMod-Southpaw

    KidMod-Southpaw Super Spamming Saiyan

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    Ooh, glad to see this thread back!

    Long, I've no idea on brand but just shop around for antique ones is all that I can suggest. My grandad has a brilliant old writing desk and I'm taking nicely to it. :)
     
  6. longweight

    longweight Possibly Longbeard.

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    I have had a look on eBay and there are some nice bits on there.

    I NEED MONEY!

    I quite like this for a start:

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  7. Elton

    Elton Officially a Whisky Nerd

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    A GTX670. It's very nice. That and perhaps a big block V8.
     
  8. Tomhyde1986

    Tomhyde1986 What's a Dremel?

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    Some of the finer things I enjoy in my life:

    Material:

    - My fountain pen and good quality writing paper
    - A well configured, optimised desktop PC
    - My keyboard
    - Good scotch or any good quality spirit really
    - Good wine of all colours and styles
    - Books. I love books of all kinds.

    Imaterial:

    - Southern hemisphere sunsets.... I miss them :(

    - My health.

    - My family. I'm lucky I still have both sets of grand parents, I get on great with my mum and my dad, my step mum and sisters are cool... Compared to many in this department i consider myself blessed.

    - My friends. I don't have many but the ones I do have are worth their weight in gold.

    - My pets. I won't lie I prefer my cats to dogs but I wouldn't give them up for anything

    - Beautiful places in the world. I'm lucky enought o have seen a fair few. Sitting on the west coast of Australia with good food, wine and company thinking there was nowhere I would rather be was one of the best times of my life.

    Laughter - There isn't enough laughter in the world.
     
  9. Dam

    Dam What's a Dremel?

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    New socks
    Open fires
    Tea (green or regular)
    And most importantly, new hardware!
     
  10. Tangster

    Tangster Butt-kicking for goodness!

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    A good nights sleep.
     
  11. KidMod-Southpaw

    KidMod-Southpaw Super Spamming Saiyan

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    Not had one of those in ages.
     
  12. Porkins' Wingman

    Porkins' Wingman Can't touch this

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    Are you sure about that? :naughty:
     

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