Post a Picture of Your Silly Purchase of the Month.

Amoebic wrote:

White?
You are brave.

Or silly, hence its inclusion in this thread.

clover wrote:

Or africanized killer bees.

What's wrong with you people? Why did this take so long?
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(This GIF never gets old.)

Slacker1913 wrote:

What does "africanized" mean?

"Made more like Africa". Duh.

Katy wrote:
clover wrote:

Or africanized killer bees.

What's wrong with you people? Why did this take so long?
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(This GIF never gets old.)

That is still my favorite gif on the entire internet.

Minarchist wrote:

That is still my favorite gif on the entire internet.

Seriously. It is literally impossible to come up with anything better. I've got 2 1/2 years of data proving it.

clover wrote:
Slacker1913 wrote:

What does "africanized" mean?

Hybrid honeybees

Edit: silly purchase! I got one of these.
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My wife collects the stuffed microbes. It makes getting presents for her a little simpler. Except I can never remember which ones she already has. Those science words just sound like gibberish.

Ranger Rick wrote:
Minarchist wrote:

That is still my favorite gif on the entire internet.

Seriously. It is literally impossible to come up with anything better. I've got 2 1/2 years of data proving it.

I'll 3rd that. I never not laugh.

It's official.
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I'm in debt.

Split level? Risky.

KingGorilla wrote:

Split level? Risky.

You could also say "Congrats".

Congrats, Rezzy! I expect some Calvin & Hobbes-esque sled-jump photos off that hill.

Nice place you got there Rezzy!

KingGorilla wrote:

Split level? Risky.

Congrats!

At least the site's got good drainage. Although, having a retaining wall tie in at the wall of the building could pose it's own issues, but if it's been there and not bowing, it should be fine.

I actually like split levels. I know some people do not. They are crazy, and probably like crappy ideas like cape cods.

Also, google maps shows a casino in Omaha for Casino Bluffs, Iowa.

Thanks! What can I say... Risk Taker is my middle name!
That sledding hill is going to make a lot of things a little interesting... and I'm already sending out feelers to have mowing be someone else's problem. But the house is immaculate. The only thing that needs attention is the deck. And that's just a decent wash and refinish (and maybe an additional diagonal brace underneath).

Edit: Oh and "Casino" Bluffs is an inside joke. Council Bluffs has had a few pseudonyms when I was growing up. Casino Bluffs replaced the more 'derogatory' Council-Tucky when they basically took over most of the river side.

Why is the image named "BirthdayPresent.jpg"? Who do you know that buys you a house as a present? Can I meet this said friend or possibly be adopted into the family?

DeThroned wrote:

Why is the image named "BirthdayPresent.jpg"? Who do you know that buys you a house as a present? Can I meet this said friend or possibly be adopted into the family?

You've never bought yourself a birthday present? Just fortuitous timing on the closing date.

Rezzy wrote:
DeThroned wrote:

Why is the image named "BirthdayPresent.jpg"? Who do you know that buys you a house as a present? Can I meet this said friend or possibly be adopted into the family?

You've never bought yourself a birthday present? Just fortuitous timing on the closing date, my precious. :)

The obvious unsaid, now revealed.

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It looks like it will be a very fun build. However, I'm starting to get a sneaking suspicion that my mid-life crisis will involve buying thousands of dollars worth of Legos.

Still cheaper than a Porsche.

I approve of this mid-life crisis management.

If I ever got back into LEGO, it'd be with Mindstorms. There's a v3 out this fall that looks really cool.

I also approve having done the same thing a few weeks ago. Legos are great! It's the most relaxing way possible to spend an hour or two.

Fourth'd.

This is just the "office" collection...

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Aristophan wrote:

It looks like it will be a very fun build. However, I'm starting to get a sneaking suspicion that my mid-life crisis will involve buying thousands of dollars worth of Legos.

Still cheaper than a Porsche.

Build a working Porsche out of Legos.

I mean, duh, right?

McIrishJihad wrote:

Fourth'd.

This is just the "office" collection...

IMAGE(http://imgur.com/bl5u5HT.jpg)

Oh...my...God...

Jonman wrote:
Aristophan wrote:

It looks like it will be a very fun build. However, I'm starting to get a sneaking suspicion that my mid-life crisis will involve buying thousands of dollars worth of Legos.

Still cheaper than a Porsche.

Build a working Porsche out of Legos.

I mean, duh, right?

Obviously.

IMAGE(http://files.coloribus.com/files/adsarchive/part_1215/12158755/file/lego-porsche-small-96155.jpg)

Legos are insanely awesome. The problem is you quickly run out of space for all the things you've built.

EvilShawnAndrich wrote:

The problem is you quickly run out of space for all the things you've built.

Which is why I have an Office Collection

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IMAGE(http://www.supremefactory.com/supreme/support/cn-wii-wwa/images/SFIMG00007339.jpg)

So loving this thing with the classic controller pro. I get the nice Nintendo "we know what a D-pad should be" D-pad, with extra buttons for various functions. Plus, the nice light weight of a battery-free controller, coupled with the convenience of a wireless controller. I think it's the happiest a controller has made me since the original NES controller.

I've never done much with Legos, but now I am tempted to go buy some.

obirano wrote:

I've never done much with Legos, but now I am tempted to go buy some.

Do it. It's seriously relaxing to just build a set. If you ever have a crap day at work or are just frustrated with life, go to the store and get a set or two. Put on some music, and spend a couple hours putting the sets together.

tuffalobuffalo wrote:
obirano wrote:

I've never done much with Legos, but now I am tempted to go buy some.

Do it. It's seriously relaxing to just build a set. If you ever have a crap day at work or are just frustrated with life, go to the store and get a set or two. Put on some music, and spend a couple hours putting the sets together.

Ok. I did it. Just bought a tie fighter to put together. Don't know if it'll be tonight, but soon.