Haven't been buying much of anything or spending money on anything but essentials since I've been out of work since October...

but yesterday I picked up $100 worth of filters, oil and transaxle lube in order to service my two mowers in preparation of mowing season. I'll be under the tractors in the coming days.

The oil change is coming due on the XC90 soon and will be doing that myself too.

 

Wii points

 

1998 V70XC eggcrate grille.

 

Tamiya acrylic paint, X-32 Titanium Silver x 3. Price keeps going up thanks to the cost of oil, those little paints are now approx $1.80 ea.

On my next paycheck Tamiya's 1/32 F-16 is on its way.

And still looking for 18 years old Glenlivet, which is hard to find around here.

BTW, the next thing I knew, the Minneapolis-based airline I work for became Atlanta-based[8D].


JPN

 

Oil, oil filters, air filters, transaxle filter and fluid,and fuel filter to do spring maintenance on the garden tractor (455 John Deere diesel) and lawn mower (ExMark Lazer Z).


JPN, good luck with the transition to working for an Atlanta-based company! With any luck they'll do a better job of recognizing your talents and arrange for your return to the good old U.S. of A., where you'll be able to find your 18 y.o. Glenlivet much more readily! As an added benefit, the weather in Atlanta is MUCH better year around than in Chicago OR in MSP! (or Detroit for that matter...)

 

Noted, thanks.

It's been a year + a month sinceI was forced out of the homeland, and my English is already starting to sound EngRish, but still far better than the co-workers' Ingrizh, some flight crews & cabin attendants are irritated by the locals' broken English[8D].

Actually, Japan is the largest importer of Scotch yet I haven't been able to find 18 years old (or older) Glenlivet. I guess they are all consumed in Tokyo.

My recent single malt purchase was Yoichi-by Nikka Whiskey (approx $14 for a tiny bottle, 10-year old). I've tried a few brands of Japanese whiskey and so far Yoichi is the closest to genuine Scotch in flavour. It seems that good distilleries seem to be in colder regions + close to the ocean.

http://www.nikka.com/eng/index.html


JPN

 

The oakey bouquet, fine amber, smooth as silk.........oh sorry....... I was sampling a snifter of of the above mentioned Glenlivet and forgot I was online..... Hey JPN, maybe they can ship across the lake.

http://www.klwines.com/detail.asp?sku=620018


I hope they can. EJ

 

Thanks for the heart-ache[8D].


JPN

 

Shortly, six grille clips.

 

And last night as I was surfing on-line, I found theoakey bouquet, fine amber, smooth as silk for sale. There were only 2 left, andmy payday is 5 days from now so I said heck I'll jump on it. Approx $50 (MSRP:$100), anda bottle usually lasts me 2 months (not a heavy drinker). Hey, after months of nonsense in J@p@n, I deserve it[8D].

http://www.theglenlivet.jp/introduction/lineup/


JPN

 

Mario Kart for the Wii.

 

3/4 HP Garage door opener,(the old one lasted 25 years!)$1000 worth of wood to build a 10'x16' shed,( deck a footings done over week end)Zune 30 gig MP3, Bottle of Milagro Anejo Tequila

Thanks for the heart-ache[8D].


JPN
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And last night as I was surfing on-line, I found theoakey bouquet, fine amber, smooth as silk for sale. There were only 2 left, andmy payday is 5 days from now so I said heck I'll jump on it. Approx $50 (MSRP:$100), anda bottle usually lasts me 2 months (not a heavy drinker). Hey, after months of nonsense in J@p@n, I deserve it[8D].

http://www.theglenlivet.jp/introduction/lineup/


JPN
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Good for you, let's toast on line when it comes in.

 

Grand Theft Auto 4 for PS3

 

Motorola Cable Modem

Neatgear Rangemax Dual Band Wireless-N Router

and of course gas, but that is a given anymore.

 

Let's see,
I picked up a 12-piece forged knife/block set from Kohls. When they're $21 plus shipping you don't really have a choice, do you? Got 3 Timberland thermals for $5 each. Again, I didn't have any choice. Steve Madden shoes for $34. Do you see a pattern? And my proudest achievement: a new-ish headlight from a 2006 S60 for $38 including shipping off ebay. I have plans to do both but if I can save money by buying them separately then so be it.

If anyone is looking for a new wireless desktop, Staples has the MS wireless desktop 6000 (really, really good) for $30 this week. I'm sure they will sell out but most stores issue substitutes at/above the original price point. It's a $100 set. Worth it. I'd snag one but I already have 2.

 

Hey Eric, let's toast cheers! After having experienced the 18 years old, there's no going back to the 12 years olds.

- Lockheed Martin F-16CJ Fighting Falcon Block 50 (Tamiya, 1/32, metal landing gear struts, movable control surfaces, various maintenance access panels, various missiles that are detachable from the pylon, detachable engine that can be put on a separate engine dolly).

http://www.tamiya.com/japan/products...16cj/index.htm

- Donation to Tour De Cure (American Diabetes Association): http://main.diabetes.org/site/TR/Tou...;s_tafId=16780


JPN

 

GBX shoes and a pair of Adidas sanddles.

 

Indiana Jones midnight showing ticket.

 

Two Acer Aspire AS6920 laptops for $699.99+tax each at Circuit City (great deal!)
Radiator, thermostat, PCV, coolant reservoir and coolant reservoir cap
4 new tires
$200 coat for my wife's birthday
$30 sushi

Still need to spend another 1.5K to get the car in decent conditions.

I really broke the piggy bank this month!

 

We are in the middle of building our new/retirement house, so guess what I am buying......freaking EVERYTHING! Guess who is broke as well <grin>