"Indulgences"

[Sassy]

What are some things that you can live without (or spend less on) but don't? In other words...
you "splurge" on. Some of mine are fresh flowers, gourmet coffee, Bath & Body Works ~ especially "Fresh Vanilla and Magnolia" , Victoria's Secret stuff, books and BRONCO trips ;D
Although...now that I've gone on a few....Bronco trips are now a lifetime necessity! :devil:
(for good mental health, of course! Ha!)

Oh yeah...I might have to add scrapbooking/craft stuff into that category! LOL!
...and of my new favorite indulgences "Music By Hogan" with a good glass of wine and candlelight. ;D

[watermock]

Those aren't indulgences, they are essentials. Carry On.

[Sassy]

Those aren't indulgences, they are essentials. Carry On.
My way of thinking, Mock! LOL!

[Alkazar]

Movies. I buy DVDs whenever I can and between my older VCR tapes and the new DVDs, my collection is getting fairly extensive.

[watermock]

I got trees and Wren houses and I swear, those birds sing like nothing on the planet. You have to make the opening tiny. They are super happy here and enjoy teasing the next door dogs and Beezlebub, who is a poor hunter anway, too lazy. They flitter around with no fear and you can sit and they will sing for you.

http://www.rspb.org.uk/birds/guide/w/wren/gallery.asp?type=a&id=/Images/wren_tcm5-20310.mov

[watermock]

http://www.learner.org/jnorth/images/graphics/u-z/wrenvideo_call.wmv

[RhymesayersDU]

booze... jerseys... tickets to sporting events... booze.... chipotle/taco bell... and oh yeah, booze!

[epicSocialism4tw]

Good food. Whether I'm cooking it or we're eating out.

[Cito Pelon]

Fast cars. Performance sedans. My wife has always hated the amount of money I'll pay for a premium, top-notch sedan, but it's just too bad for her. I can't live in a life that is absent a performance sedan.

[Tredici]

Books Books and more Books. When I was a kid we lived close to a Library and I went there all the time. But now I just buy them. The paperbacks get passed on through several people so that makes it slightly less guilt inducing.

I like going through junk stores, err... antique emporiums, and browsing through the book sections. I've found first editions - by Truman Capote, Grant Lewi, Pearl S. Buck and one of my current favs, Michael Connelly. It is fun to pay very little for what I consider a found treasure. I can pass on any type of shopping but a bookstore.

[watermock]

I think you have to approach things more intellectually.

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[DomCasual]

A few:

Great tools. I am not very handy, but I am sort of obsessed with having cool tools. I don't know how to really use a lot of them. But I will learn someday. Oh yes, I will learn.

Gadgets. I like gadgets. I can spend all day in a Best Buy.

Books. I can't read a book from the library, or that someone offers to lend me. I will only read books that I own. I like to go and browse my book shelves, reminiscing about the books I have read. It drives my wife crazy, but I only read one, maybe two books a month. So it isn't like it's that big of a deal.

Sports Memorabilia. I only buy stuff that has some sort of personal meaning to me. I love looking at it. I work from home, and I love having it around me all day as I work. It's totally unnecessary, but it brings me joy.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Twix.

[Arkie]

www.orangemane.com

[watermock]

I can do anything if I have the right tools. When they are lost or stolen or misplaced I go postal. Give me the right tools I can rebuild the WTC, give me a rock and I can beat things with it.

[No1BroncoFan]

Books Books and more Books. When I was a kid we lived close to a Library and I went there all the time. But now I just buy them. The paperbacks get passed on through several people so that makes it slightly less guilt inducing.

I like going through junk stores, err... antique emporiums, and browsing through the book sections. I've found first editions - by Truman Capote, Grant Lewi, Pearl S. Buck and one of my current favs, Michael Connelly. It is fun to pay very little for what I consider a found treasure. I can pass on any type of shopping but a bookstore.
Amen! I picked up a signed first of "The Postman" (which was very badly hacked for that bad Costner film) for $6.00. When the guy selling it to me realized it was signed I could tell that he really didn't want to let it go. Fortunately, his parents taught him a thing or two about honor.

I'm seriously considering opening a used bookstore here in Broomfield. We're in serious need of a good one around here.

Ben

[-Slap-]

Amen! I picked up a signed first of "The Postman" (which was very badly hacked for that bad Costner film) for $6.00. When the guy selling it to me realized it was signed I could tell that he really didn't want to let it go. Fortunately, his parents taught him a thing or two about honor.

I'm seriously considering opening a used bookstore here in Broomfield. We're in serious need of a good one around here.

Ben
You should do it, Ben. When one of needs a new copy of Meck for the Defense or The Vance we'll know right where to go.

:)

Seriously, if its your passion, you should go for it.

[Spider]

I splurge on my family , not to much myself , though I do have a PS2 in my rig , laptop with a get on anywhere internet card , but thats just about it .......
If I didnt have a family it would be Bronco gear and CB Radios ;D

[DeusExManning]

Life is an indulgence.

[Popps]

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High end pro audio gear, Apple computers and other assorted technologies.

Lucky for me, I can justify the ridiculous amounts of money I've spent on stuff... as it's how I feed my family.

Outside of that... my dog, working out, Trader Joe's, fantasy football, poker, and of course... way more Bronco-related items than any one person really needs.

[Cito Pelon]

Books Books and more Books. When I was a kid we lived close to a Library and I went there all the time. But now I just buy them. The paperbacks get passed on through several people so that makes it slightly less guilt inducing.

I like going through junk stores, err... antique emporiums, and browsing through the book sections. I've found first editions - by Truman Capote, Grant Lewi, Pearl S. Buck and one of my current favs, Michael Connelly. It is fun to pay very little for what I consider a found treasure. I can pass on any type of shopping but a bookstore.

Ever deal with the Folio Society?

[Cito Pelon]

Amen! I picked up a signed first of "The Postman" (which was very badly hacked for that bad Costner film) for $6.00. When the guy selling it to me realized it was signed I could tell that he really didn't want to let it go. Fortunately, his parents taught him a thing or two about honor.

I'm seriously considering opening a used bookstore here in Broomfield. We're in serious need of a good one around here.

Ben

I liked "The Postman". I can't understand why it gets ridiculed. It's a warrior film, what's not to like about it?

[No1BroncoFan]

I liked "The Postman". I can't understand why it gets ridiculed. It's a warrior film, what's not to like about it?
Read the book, you'll understand. After the first five minutes or so, the only thing the movie had in common with the book was a few of the character names. Couple that with a typically mediocre performance by Costner...

Ben

[ludo21]

I guess golf and food. But I dont really splurge on anything I dont need. IF I want it, I usually need it.

[Pezman]

Camera gear, Guinness beer, Fry's Electronics (various cpu goodies), and more Guinness beer.

[heydensmom]

Shopping, to include clothes, shoes, bath & body works, Ok just say the mall.

[Sassy]

Shopping, to include clothes, shoes, bath & body works, Ok just say the mall.
Ha! I have grown to hate the Mall, mostly because of crowds/rude people...but I like to buy "stuff"...we have a store called "Creative Kitchen" that is fun...I like to cook! (Ok, I'll admit...I was out there today and blew some money at The Gap!) LOL!

I also just spent some money on tahitian and madagascar bourbon vanilla, a mexican spiced cocoa mix and a vanilla scone mix at a site called vanilla.com. Spendy stuff...definitely an indulgence!

[heydensmom]

Ha! I have grown to hate the Mall, mostly because of crowds/rude people...but I like to buy "stuff"...we have a store called "Creative Kitchen" that is fun...I like to cook! (Ok, I'll admit...I was out their today and blew some money at The Gap!) LOL!

I also just spent some money on tahitian and madagascar bourbon vanilla, a mexican spiced cocoa mix and a vanilla scone mix at a site called vanilla.com. Spendy stuff...definitely an indulgence!
Oh yeah I forgot about internet shopping. So yes now the internet.

I try not to go to the mall very often, and this includes the outlet mall to, I spend wayyy to much money. :spit: What sucks is the malls here sucks compaired to Des Moines, a phrase I thought I'd never say, but yes I just said it. Everything is so picked over, or the worst you walk into a resturant and the gal sitting right across from you is wearing the same top you are wearing. Granted that means she has good taste, :spit: but still.

That vanilla sounds good, you'll have to let me know after you get it.

[Sassy]

So what scents do you usually buy at B & B? I love the fresh vanilla...and I also just bought some magnolia and japanese cherry blossom.

[heydensmom]

So what scents do you usually buy at B & B? I love the fresh vanilla...and I also just bought some magnolia and japanese cherry blossom.
I like cherry blossom, sweet pea, cucumber melon, Juniper breeze, mainly the whole dang store.

[Florida_Bronco]

Fast Fords...my 1994 Mustang GT more specifically

[Cito Pelon]

Read the book, you'll understand. After the first five minutes or so, the only thing the movie had in common with the book was a few of the character names. Couple that with a typically mediocre performance by Costner...

Ben

What book???? There was a Postman book? Hey, the guy isn't Redford at least. Costner does produce believable performances.

And what's all this shopping stuff? Fast cars, fast cars, fast cars, fast horses, fast bikes. Jeeminy criminy, people. How dense are you?

[Sassy]

Another indulgence...Taco pizza from Happy Joe's ;D

[Mediator12]

And here I thought we were going to discuss horrible Catholic Ideas for $200 Alex ;D

[Cito Pelon]

Fast Fords...my 1994 Mustang GT more specifically
I missed that one, my fault. You a domestic guy? I like fast sedans, myself. I don't care where the fast sedans come from, but that's what I look for. Four doors with acceleraion and braking, that's all I ask. I have a Diamante right now, and it's a good'un.

[Mtbrncofn]

For me....stamps, Bronco and Avs gear ( I consider that a necessity ), mods for my vehicle, hair products, books, and take out. :)

[Mtbrncofn]

So what scents do you usually buy at B & B? I love the fresh vanilla...and I also just bought some magnolia and japanese cherry blossom.


My favorite is plumeria, followed closely by sweet pea. I haven't been in there in awhile and seems like every time I do, they've gotten rid of something I really like! I have a feeling Plumeria is on the chopping block. Sounds like they have some new ones. I haven't heard of the cherry blossom one.

[Florida_Bronco]

I missed that one, my fault. You a domestic guy? I like fast sedans, myself. I don't care where the fast sedans come from, but that's what I look for. Four doors with acceleraion and braking, that's all I ask. I have a Diamante right now, and it's a good'un.

I'm mainly a car guy, regardless of who makes them. I prefer coupes to sedans, but I do like the 94-96 Impala SS, Mercury Marauder and others.

[baja]

What are some things that you can live without (or spend less on) but don't? In other words...
you "splurge" on. Some of mine are fresh flowers, gourmet coffee, Bath & Body Works ~ especially "Fresh Vanilla and Magnolia" , Victoria's Secret stuff, books and BRONCO trips ;D
Although...now that I've gone on a few....Bronco trips are now a lifetime necessity! :devil:
(for good mental health, of course! Ha!)

Oh yeah...I might have to add scrapbooking/craft stuff into that category! LOL!
...and of my new favorite indulgences "Music By Hogan" with a good glass of wine and candlelight. ;D

Ya I know what ya mean, I'm hooked on Victoria Secert stuff too.

[Sassy]

Ya I know what ya mean, I'm hooked on Victoria Secert stuff too.
So....do you have pics? Ha! LOL! ;D Hilarious!

[No1BroncoFan]

What book???? There was a Postman book? Hey, the guy isn't Redford at least. Costner does produce believable performances.

And what's all this shopping stuff? Fast cars, fast cars, fast cars, fast horses, fast bikes. Jeeminy criminy, people. How dense are you?
There was most certainly a Postman book. It was written by David Brin.

Ben

[Old Dude]

I sometimes buy hardcover books instead of waiting for the paperbacks.

I'm a sucker for the cajun crabcake sandwiches at Heidi's deli.

[-Slap-]

Spoiling my dogs, DVDs, Chai Tea from Starbucks, Uncle Mike, Roto Baseball, Chilean Sea Bass, getting people stirred up.

I don't know if its particularly indulgent, but I eat lunch at Panda Express so frequently its almost an OCD symptom.

[Cool Breeze]

A triple venti latte from Starbucks everyday... or two

[Orange_Beard]

My kid is spoiled rotten.

Convertibles, espresso, Apple Computers.
And Bob's Mother.

[ak1971]

sushi, poker and beer

[Tredici]

High speed internet...

[gunns]

Bath and Body Works isn't an essential??? I love Moonlight Path, Breath Romance, and White Cherry Blossom.

Now that my kids are grown, I suddenly love cooking, trying new and very different recipes. Jewelry, loungerie, books and buying the nice things like towels that when the kids were young I bought the bargain basement, now I love the plush. And anything Bronco that is unique.

[Popps]

Shopping, to include clothes, shoes, bath & body works, Ok just say the mall.

Bath and Body Works has some kind of Jedi Mind Control going on with the females. My wife is drawn there a few times a month. It's like watching the animals flock to the water in the Serengeti.... women sprinting through the mall to get to that place.

It's great for gifts, though. I can go in there with $50... close my eyes, point to something... and I'm guaranteed she'll like it.

[Bob's your Information Minister]

Convertibles, espresso, cigars, Apple Computers.

Those all suck ass.

[Popps]

Those all suck ass.

Sorry, Bob... what he meant was, Cheez Whiz, Old Crow, Lucky Strikes and huffing gasoline.

(a.k.a "The K.C. Four Course Meal.")

Better?

[Sassy]

Bath and Body Works isn't an essential??? I love Moonlight Path, Breath Romance, and White Cherry Blossom.

Now that my kids are grown, I suddenly love cooking, trying new and very different recipes. Jewelry, loungerie, books and buying the nice things like towels that when the kids were young I bought the bargain basement, now I love the plush. And anything Bronco that is unique.
Ha!

I just thought of another one....400 thread count sheets (or higher) ! I'll never go back to the cheaper ones again! There is a definite difference!

...and Popps, I think you're right on the Jedi Control thing...that store always has huge lines...and a lot of men in there! Ha!

[Popps]

Ha!

I just thought of another one....400 thread count sheets (or higher) ! I'll never go back to the cheaper ones again! There is a definite difference!

...and Popps, I think you're right on the Jedi Control thing...that store always has huge lines...and a lot of men in there! Ha!

I always thought the men were in there buying stuff for their women.
But, maybe they need some green tea and aloe ankle spray for themselves.

[orinjkrush]

beautiful women, champaign and my parachute gear. in that order. gotta work on that.

[Jason in LA]

Lately I have been drinking a lot of Coke floats. One nearly every night. Last night I had a rum and Coke float. 6 months ago I could see my abs without flexing. The 6pack looked great. I haven't been eating right, or working out over the past 6 months. Now I have to flex just to see the top 2 abs. I'm about 10 lbs over my normal weight, so I'm starting my workouts tomorrow. So I'm going to knock out a few Coke floats today. And go get some Golden Bird, and maybe some Fatburger. I'm loading up on the calories today. Tomorrow it's back to egg whites, a lot of milk, and very lean meats.

[Orange_Beard]

Those all suck ass.

Sorry, Bob... what I meant was, Cheez Whiz, Old Crow, Lucky Strikes and huffing gasoline and watching my mother have sex with her "boy friend"

[Sassy]

Ice cold beer on a humid 90 degree night ;D

[cbs1177]

I also believe in 800 count sheets and above b/c look at it this way we spend at least 20 precent of our lives in bed. Also I mostly buy the newest cleaning product. I have the oil candles. the scent cd, orange glow etc. Also I love books, stamps, and sadly I have every birthday, christmas, get well card i have ever received. I also have a 200 dollar personal weather station.

[Dagmar]

Slurpies and Scotch.

[Sassy]

I also believe in 800 count sheets and above b/c look at it this way we spend at least 20 precent of our lives in bed. Also I mostly buy the newest cleaning product. I have the oil candles. the scent cd, orange glow etc. Also I love books, stamps, and sadly I have every birthday, christmas, get well card i have ever received. I also have a 200 dollar personal weather station.
Ha! I like candles, too...

...and you guys that buy cheap sheets...you don't know what you're missing! ;)

[Meck77]

Old Broncos gear, tailgating, travelling, good food.

[Arkansas Bronco]

Bourbon (Wiskey,AKA Jack Daniels, works as well), Paying a ridiculously high cable bill so i can surf the web faster and have HBO, Games (yes I am still a kid at heart and play to many games, but to justify it most are sports games), and DVD's.

[zdoor]

DVD's, working out, chrome for the Harley, Dining out (although it's a write off for me) and dancing (No, I'm not gay)...

[zdoor]

Spoiling my dogs, DVDs, Chai Tea from Starbucks, Uncle Mike, Roto Baseball, Chilean Sea Bass, getting people stirred up.

I don't know if its particularly indulgent, but I eat lunch at Panda Express so frequently its almost an OCD symptom.


You've got good taste...

[gunns]

Ha!

I just thought of another one....400 thread count sheets (or higher) ! I'll never go back to the cheaper ones again! There is a definite difference!

...and Popps, I think you're right on the Jedi Control thing...that store always has huge lines...and a lot of men in there! Ha!

Oh definitely Sassy, the sheets. Which brings up another indulgence I have now that I didn't when the kids were younger, naps. Best sleep of the day.

[Sassy]

Hey Ladies...VS is now having their semi-annual clearance sale...free shipping over $100...time to stockup! Ha!


Hmmm...is that an "indulgence" or a "necessity" rofl!

Oh yeah...manicures/pedicures!

[baja]

My indulgences are traveling to exotic places, massages and body work, fine dining, latest electronics, a great ride. Not a lot of toys but those I do have are the best money can buy because I appreciate quality and that's why I have a Mac Power Book, right Popps. ;D.

[SportinOne]

I think Meck, modest as he is, pretty much has us all beat. But i have no clue what he does for a living so maybe all that work and money he put into OF1 hardly created a dent in his lifestyle.

me,
i drive a '92 3000GT VR4 and refuse to modify it.
i live in a brand new condo 2 blocks from the beach and i haven't made one significant upgrade to anything, nor have i bought any new electronics, games, movies, phones since i've moved in.
i have directv with all the basic directv channels, nothing more.
dsl internet, but its cheap.

here is what i DO have a problem with, though....

Sporting events! The trip to Denver last year for the Pats game set me way back. Being from Milwaukee, i've gone to every game the Brewers have played out here on the west coast. I went to almost all of the NCAA tourny games here in San Diego. And i fly back home quite frequently. I also like eating great food, and go through alot of gas. Yeah, i splurge on gas... the premium stuff too. take that all you liberals.

and i waste an incredible amount of time on the Orangemane, Brewerfan.net (www.brewerfan.net)(which is a great baseball site, very comprehensive especially during draft time), and playing Madden and MLB 2K6 online.

[Mr. Trout]

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[Dr. Broncenstein]

Tech gadgets... especially in the realm of mp3 players. I've bought the latest and greatest just about every year for some reason or another.. most recent: Creative Vision M 30 gig and Creative MuVo 1 gig

Stomp boxes and guitar amps. If I sat down and figured out how much I have invested in my current rig, I would feel pretty guilty. I have owned at one time or another just about every Fulltone pedal.. and I have my eye on a mid 90's matcless clubman 35.

Bronco games in high definition.. the lenghts I went to last year. HD sunday ticket, then had to get HD cable becaue I live in a no-reception area of town for off-air local broadcasts.

[Dudeskey]

Music, I love going to the record store and buying music.

[Dr. Broncenstein]

High speed internet...

You are being too critical... broadband is a living necessity..

[baja]

Tech gadgets... especially in the realm of mp3 players. I've bought the latest and greatest just about every year for some reason or another.. most recent: Creative Vision M 30 gig and Creative MuVo 1 gig

Stomp boxes and guitar amps. If I sat down and figured out how much I have invested in my current rig, I would feel pretty guilty. I have owned at one time or another just about every Fulltone pedal.. and I have my eye on a mid 90's matcless clubman 35.

Bronco games in high definition.. the lenghts I went to last year. HD sunday ticket, then had to get HD cable becaue I live in a no-reception area of town for off-air local broadcasts.

just as you said to Tredici concerning broad band HD Sunday Ticket is a necessity

[Sassy]

Ha!
Maybe we should rename this thread "The necessities of life"...according to O'Maners ;D

It sounds like we tend to spoil ourselves a bit here!

[Arkansas Bronco]

It sounds like we tend to spoil ourselves a bit here!
Sort of because we are used to it but people in this country realy dont get how easy we have it here. The USA all in all are the most spoiled people in the entire world. The more tech. delivers us the lazier we get. What most of us see as vital items for daily life alot of the world doesnt even know it exists. I think we should all be thankfull of all we have. And yes I have been into one of my indulgences already myself. ;)

[Jason in LA]

I'm one day into working out and eating right and I already want a coke float. Well, it's a good thing I have a cheat day, so I just have to wait until Sunday.

[Mtbrncofn]

Hey Ladies...VS is now having their semi-annual clearance sale...free shipping over $100...time to stockup! Ha!


Hmmm...is that an "indulgence" or a "necessity" rofl!

Oh yeah...manicures/pedicures!

You know I've never had a manicure or pedicure and I think I am in dire need of the latter. However, I'm terrified to have one. I don't think I could handle it. Someone told me they put their fingers between your toes and I would be through the roof in a millisecond if that were the case. I'd love to have one, damnit!

[Sassy]

You know I've never had a manicure or pedicure and I think I am in dire need of the latter. However, I'm terrified to have one. I don't think I could handle it. Someone told me they put their fingers between your toes and I would be through the roof in a millisecond if that were the case. I'd love to have one, damnit!
Never had the fingers between the toes...but they do have a thing that separates your toes when they polish them...it's a little foam deal.

[Mtbrncofn]

I think I could handle the foam thing. This person told me they kind of give you a mini foot massage while getting the pedicure and I just don't think I could do that. They might end up with some teeth missing or something. ;)

[Sassy]

I think I could handle the foam thing. This person told me they kind of give you a mini foot massage while getting the pedicure and I just don't think I could do that. They might end up with some teeth missing or something. ;)
Yeah...they do...and it tickles...but it's great.
Just try it...they're addicting!

[baja]

I love Reflexology!

[gunns]

You know I've never had a manicure or pedicure and I think I am in dire need of the latter. However, I'm terrified to have one. I don't think I could handle it. Someone told me they put their fingers between your toes and I would be through the roof in a millisecond if that were the case. I'd love to have one, damnit!

Pedicures are wonderful and I hate people touching my feet. You'd love it.

[Mtbrncofn]

Pedicures are wonderful and I hate people touching my feet. You'd love it.

Ok, but are your feet insanely ticklish too? I don't like anyone touching my feet ( ewww ) but they're so ticklish, I think I might go nuts!

[Billy Clyde Puckett]

KIds, the Mane and Chipolte carnitas burritoes

[heydensmom]

Hey Ladies...VS is now having their semi-annual clearance sale...free shipping over $100...time to stockup! Ha!
Yes yes very much so sassy...;) already did ;)

[Sassy]

Yes yes very much so sassy...;) already did ;)
Me too! Ha!

[alkemical]

Rare books, CD's, art (alex grey, cam, hr giger) - G.D. Regalia, computing equipment (i run VMWare, etc) - stuff for my lab, and music gear (drums, mixers, etc) - that's pretty much most of it.

[BMF Bronco]

Hunting, Archery, Guns, Broncos Football, Avalanche hockey, Rockies Baseball, and Husker football.

Oh yeah, and drinking mass quantities of alcohol!!!!!!!!!!

[Mtbrncofn]

I forgot one that I can't live without: having my hair colored by a great stylist. I've got this new guy and I love him to death. He's gay and man I don't know if that makes a difference or anything but I've never had anyone do such a great job on my hair....or be so fun to talk to. :)

[Mile High Shack]

I forgot one that I can't live without: having my hair colored by a great stylist. I've got this new guy and I love him to death. He's gay and man I don't know if that makes a difference or anything but I've never had anyone do such a great job on my hair....or be so fun to talk to. :)
a gay dude in Bigfork, MT?
I bet he has an easy life there ;)

[Mtbrncofn]

Come on now....he lives in Kalispell. ;D

[alkemical]

I really liked whitefish

[Mile High Shack]

Come on now....he lives in Kalispell. ;D
aaaaaaaa yeah
ok that makes better sense

all those californians moving in there

[Mile High Shack]

oh yeah
and in regards to this topic

directTV sunday ticket...can't afford it, but get it anyway

and golf...can't live w/o playing golf, stupid addicting game

[Orange_Beard]

Those all suck ass.

I can' tell you how much pleasure it gives me to know that you and I enjoy nothing in common.

[Mtbrncofn]

I really liked whitefish

That's because you two go hand in hand! ;) I can totally see you being a Whitefisher, Ames. I'm a Whitefisher for about half the year...when it's ski season.

[Mtbrncofn]

aaaaaaaa yeah
ok that makes better sense

all those californians moving in there

Funny thing is...he was born and raised here! He moved away to New York for a good chunk of his life after high school.. Maybe that's what happened...

[Tom Foolery]

That's because you two go hand in hand! ;) I can totally see you being a Whitefisher, Ames. I'm a Whitefisher for about half the year...when it's ski season.
Whitefish...there's a joke in there somewhere...

[alkemical]

That's because you two go hand in hand! ;) I can totally see you being a Whitefisher, Ames. I'm a Whitefisher for about half the year...when it's ski season.


:) Trust me i've pondered moving to MT...

[BMF Bronco]

:) Trust me i've pondered moving to MT...
It's the best place to live!

[freak6]

Movies would be my top one from last year. I think one in 10 were worth it, so many bad movies out there, I haven't been to one in a long time now. Not to mention the cost of a drink or popcorn.

[-Slap-]

You've got good taste...
Yeah, but I feel guilty because the Chilean Sea Bass are being overfished.

[heydensmom]

I forgot one that I can't live without: having my hair colored by a great stylist. I've got this new guy and I love him to death. He's gay and man I don't know if that makes a difference or anything but I've never had anyone do such a great job on my hair....or be so fun to talk to. :)
I lost my gay stylist in CO, and still trying to find one here in Iowa. Believe it or not hard to do. Ha!Ha!

[Sassy]

I lost my gay stylist in CO, and still trying to find one here in Iowa. Believe it or not hard to do. Ha!Ha!
I hear ya...I have or should I say had a great hair stylist too...not "gay" but she moved back to her hometown to be with her boyfriend...now I need to find a new person. I hate that :(

[heydensmom]

oooh me too... I hate starting over again

[Mtbrncofn]

Finding a new one is the worst, I agree! It took me forever to find one I love, and damnit he better stick around for a long time. These good stylists, gay or not, are damn hard to find!

[zdoor]

Yeah, but I feel guilty because the Chilean Sea Bass are being overfished.

You could give Pacific Blackcod a try. It's really oily like Chilean seabass but much more responsibly managed. It's excellent smoked.

[-Slap-]

You could give Pacific Blackcod a try. It's really oily like Chilean seabass but much more responsibly managed. It's excellent smoked.
I think I'll do that. I've passed on the seabass the last several times its been available. Amazingly, I saw it turn up in the buffet at the Bellagio once. I dove in with gusto that night.

You and your brother are in the fish business, aren't you? I thought I remember you saying that when Cali had the rolling blackouts.

[zdoor]

Yes. We have a wholesale seafood co. in San Luis Obispo county. It's one of the nicer parts of Cali.

[No1BroncoFan]

You should do it, Ben. When one of needs a new copy of Meck for the Defense or The Vance we'll know right where to go.

:)

Seriously, if its your passion, you should go for it.
Well, I started the process for a small business government grant today. If all goes well, I'll be opening in six months or so.

Ben

[Sassy]

I need to cut down on some of my "indulgences" so I can "indulge" in Denver ;D

What are you going to be doing Ben?

[Clockwork Orange]

My son's newfound interest in baseball has become my latest indulgence. He told me last week that he wants to learn to play the game, the next day I got him 3 baseballs, a bat and a glove. We've been playing catch and hitting it around at the schoolyard everyday after dinner,and tonight we're off to the batting cages. He's enjoying himself, he's learning something and getting some exercise. I'm bonding with my son & enjoying watching him develop a love for The National Pastime.

It's kind of like those Visa commercials where the end result is priceless. :)

[No1BroncoFan]

I need to cut down on some of my "indulgences" so I can "indulge" in Denver ;D

What are you going to be doing Ben?
Oops. I replied to Slap's post and didn't realize the type of business wasn't included in his post. I'm going to indulge myself and (hopefully) make a profit while I'm doing it. Broomfield is in desperate need of a good used book store and reading is my first, greatest love (outside of the Broncos and the Family).

Ben

[Meck77]

Oops. I replied to Slap's post and didn't realize the type of business wasn't included in his post. I'm going to indulge myself and (hopefully) make a profit while I'm doing it. Broomfield is in desperate need of a good used book store and reading is my first, greatest love (outside of the Broncos and the Family).

Ben

The lady that owns the Tattered Cover bookstore Denver's biggest independent store just pulled up roots from Cherry Creek and moved to East Colfax. Yes that's right east colfax. http://www.tatteredcover.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp All the cherry creek yuppies don't even know what to do with themselves anymore. I went to the new location the other day and it was packed shoulder to shoulder with people Ben. If you haven't been to her store you should check it out.

I enjoy sitting on an old couch, drinking a cup of Joe, and thumbing thru a book before a purchase. Much more enjoyable than going to amazon.com.

If there is anything I can do to help you with your new venture Ben let me know. God Speed! You can do it!:thumbsup:

[Sassy]

Oops. I replied to Slap's post and didn't realize the type of business wasn't included in his post. I'm going to indulge myself and (hopefully) make a profit while I'm doing it. Broomfield is in desperate need of a good used book store and reading is my first, greatest love (outside of the Broncos and the Family).

Ben
Sweet! Best of luck to you! !Booya!

[cbs1177]

The lady that owns the Tattered Cover bookstore Denver's biggest independent store just pulled up roots from Cherry Creek and moved to East Colfax. Yes that's right east colfax. http://www.tatteredcover.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp All the cherry creek yuppies don't even know what to do with themselves anymore. I went to the new location the other day and it was packed shoulder to shoulder with people Ben. If you haven't been to her store you should check it out.

I enjoy sitting on an old couch, drinking a cup of Joe, and thumbing thru a book before a purchase. Much more enjoyable than going to amazon.com.

If there is anything I can do to help you with your new venture Ben let me know. God Speed! You can do it!:thumbsup:

I have been there, it was a pretty cool bookstore at the old location. It had a lot of charm at the old spot also it made the news in USA Today article so it was / is a major denver entity.

[ludo21]

Awesome news No1.

My latest "indulgence" is Sonic. I cant drive by one without stopping for a Limeade. Strawberry, Cherry, the new Apple.

Is their a meeting for me, I need to go, its getting out of hand. Ha!

[cbs1177]

Awesome news No1.

My latest "indulgence" is Sonic. I cant drive by one without stopping for a Limeade. Strawberry, Cherry, the new Apple.

Is their a meeting for me, I need to go, its getting out of hand. Ha!

here in arkansas we have happy hour half priced drinks from 3-5 every day. I like a cherry dr. pepper route 44 size.

[Hulamau]

http://www.worldchamprec.com/Studio1.gif

High end pro audio gear, Apple computers and other assorted technologies.

Lucky for me, I can justify the ridiculous amounts of money I've spent on stuff... as it's how I feed my family.

Outside of that... my dog, working out, Trader Joe's, fantasy football, poker, and of course... way more Bronco-related items than any one person really needs.

Very nice rig Popps ...what model board it that ... are you using Pro Tools HD 7 on your Mac?

[anthonypacino]

I got lots of little things, like going to the movies, DVD's, playing video games I only buy 3/4 a year and trade the old ones in on new ones, golf, comic books.

[Clockwork Orange]

Sports are my biggest indulgence really. Between buying tickets, Center Ice, jerseys & other gear, my hockey card collection & memorabilia, it's where I waste plenty of $$. ;D

[-Slap-]

Well, I started the process for a small business government grant today. If all goes well, I'll be opening in six months or so.

Ben
That's great. Keep us posted.

[Taco John]

I can't resist books... I have to resist Amazon.com or I could drive us straight into the poor house.

[Popps]

Very nice rig Popps ...what model board it that ... are you using Pro Tools HD 7 on your Mac?

It's a Tac Matchless. But, haven't used it much lately, as I've been mixing mostly in the box for my post-production work, and I have a Control 24 at my other facility. I MAY have a line on a Neve here in the near future... kind of a shared studio thing. We'll see.

Yea, I'm on PT7, now. Pretty happy with it, but I'm not a big OSX-Tiger fan, yet. I thought Panther was much more stable for this kind of stuff. But, I DO like some of the changes in PT7.

[alkemical]

I can't resist books... I have to resist Amazon.com or I could drive us straight into the poor house.


I just dropped a pretty penny on a rare first edition of a book i've been looking for.

[Rausch]

I can't resist books... I have to resist Amazon.com or I could drive us straight into the poor house.

I'm the same way with books/movies/comix.

[bendog]

Did anybody mention porn yet?

[No1BroncoFan]

I just dropped a pretty penny on a rare first edition of a book i've been looking for.
So, what book was it?

Ben

[alkemical]

So, what book was it?

Ben


Equinox by A.C.

[Hulamau]

It's a Tac Matchless. But, haven't used it much lately, as I've been mixing mostly in the box for my post-production work, and I have a Control 24 at my other facility. I MAY have a line on a Neve here in the near future... kind of a shared studio thing. We'll see.

Yea, I'm on PT7, now. Pretty happy with it, but I'm not a big OSX-Tiger fan, yet. I thought Panther was much more stable for this kind of stuff. But, I DO like some of the changes in PT7.


Great Popps,

NEVE's are nice and I've heard some good things about PT7.

Cant quite make out your speakers, the small ones laid horizontal across the board look like Yamahas, but are the large one Alesis Prolinear 820s?

[sirhcyennek81]

2 Things. 1 is books, I dont have enough shelf space for the amount of books I have. 2nd thing is my PS2. I added it up, I have at least 3,000.00 in PS2 games on the rack next to my television, and I am on my 2nd PS2. I figure, I am going to buy the PS3 when it comes out, too. Just think...that 3k buys one semester of college...worthy investment? I think yes...


:Broncos:

[BroncoBuff]

2 Things. 1 is books, I dont have enough shelf space for the amount of books I have.
:Broncos:
I had that problem most of my life, but one day I decided to start thinning them out - keeping just the ones I was pretty sure I wanted to read again someday. I was surprised - I thinned out 20%. Plus, get a library card. I hadn't had one in years, but the new libraries are very different. You can reserve titles online, then pop in and grab them in a jif ... you save $6 - $25 per book, you save room and assure quality on your own shelves, and you can always buy it if it meets your criteria.

I read Shanahan's 1999 biography from Seattle PL, and I'm starting "Rogue State" this week - but I wouldn't have bought either.

I INDULGE IN: Expensive coffee - always, expensive beer - almost alway, and I NEVER by lunch meat or processed cheese ... I always buy meat and cheese cut to order in the store deli. You'd be surprised how inexpensive it is ... retail Oscar Mayer lunch meat is about the same price as what's on sale at the deli .... between $3 and $5 a pound. Turkey, ham, pastrami, roast beef.

[ak1971]

My Indulgence is poker chips. I had like 10000 chips in my basement when it burnt. I think insurance thinks I was running a casino

[BroncoBuff]

I can't resist books... I have to resist Amazon.com or I could drive us straight into the poor house.
You're telling me ... my gf spends on avg $100 a month there on various things PLUS 25 shipping ... the sad part is, we can actually SEE the amazon.com building from our front porch!!!!! :spit:

[No1BroncoFan]

You're telling me ... my gf spends on avg $100 a month there on various things PLUS 25 shipping ... the sad part is, we can actually SEE the amazon.com building from our front porch!!!!! :spit:
I've never understood the attraction of Amazon.com. I'd much rather browse about a used book store and get the same book for half (or less) the price.

Ben

[BroncoBuff]

I've never understood the attraction of Amazon.com. I'd much rather browse about a used book store and get the same book for half (or less) the price.

Ben
Obviously you've never looked for a SPECIFIC TITLE at a used bookstore! :spit:

[No1BroncoFan]

Obviously you've never looked for a SPECIFIC TITLE at a used bookstore! :spit:
Really? What makes you think that? Try browsing the books at Amazon. If you don't have a specific author or title in mind it's hopeless. Now, I have used the "people who bought this also bought" feature to lead me on to other stuff based on a book or CD that I like, but I love to just browse. When I browse, I usually buy as well. Something you'll never be able to do at Amazon.

Ben

[BroncoBuff]

Really? What makes you think that? Try browsing the books at Amazon. If you don't have a specific author or title in mind it's hopeless. Now, I have used the "people who bought this also bought" feature to lead me on to other stuff based on a book or CD that I like, but I love to just browse. When I browse, I usually buy as well. Something you'll never be able to do at Amazon.

Ben
I know! That's what I said.

If you want a SPECIFIC book, or a faily NEW book, amazon.com is the place.

At used bookstores, it's a fool's errand to search for a specific book ... although there's a used store called "Half-Price Books" that sell used books for (surprise!) half of the cover price ... and they are catalogued so you can sometimes find what you want.

Problem is, the book you want better be 2 years old - minimum - or forget it. Plus, 1/2 the cover price isn't all that great. amazon.com routinely sells at 20% off the cover price - and best of all - they link you up with used copies from warehouse booksellers across the country. That's the way to go, really .... the "Used" section in amazon. You can get practically BRAND NEW books, CDs and DVDs there.

[Momof2littlebroncos]

I like cherry blossom, sweet pea, cucumber melon, Juniper breeze, mainly the whole dang store.

cucumber melon is my favorite...i have to have the bubble bath...dont know how i got started but now i always have at least a few bottles

[Sassy]

Has anyone tried the matching scent shampoos yet?
I just picked up a couple 2/$10 in Black Raspberry Vanilla today ;D

[No1BroncoFan]

I know! That's what I said.

If you want a SPECIFIC book, or a faily NEW book, amazon.com is the place.

At used bookstores, it's a fool's errand to search for a specific book ... although there's a used store called "Half-Price Books" that sell used books for (surprise!) half of the cover price ... and they are catalogued so you can sometimes find what you want.

Problem is, the book you want better be 2 years old - minimum - or forget it. Plus, 1/2 the cover price isn't all that great. amazon.com routinely sells at 20% off the cover price - and best of all - they link you up with used copies from warehouse booksellers across the country. That's the way to go, really .... the "Used" section in amazon. You can get practically BRAND NEW books, CDs and DVDs there. I've never had much trouble finding specific titles when browsing the used bookstores. And, if you get to know the proprietor, you'd be amazed what you can find. All you have to do is let them know what you're looking for and (if they don't have it stashed in the back room) they'll give you a call. The place I used to browse in Oregon only asked $4.00-$6.00 for very good (near new in most cases) used books. I could easily afford to browse and buy three or four books almost every time I went in. At those prices I could also try new authors without having to worry about how much I was spending.

Ben

[SureShot]

GEAR. Outdoor, fishing,electronics, you name it.

[sirhcyennek81]

Forgot another one, and I did not know how much it added up until I cleaned my closet and "dvd tub" I have a hell of a lot of porn. Its unreal. I rediscovered lost porn I thought i threw out. Its almost like christmas. If you are into porn.


:Broncos:

[sirhcyennek81]

GEAR. Outdoor, fishing,electronics, you name it.


I bought an MP3 player from Philips, my TV at walmart, but it was always designed as a temporary thing, 2 stereos, cell phones, laptop parts, games, dvd's, controllers, on and on and on.


:Broncos:

[Momof2littlebroncos]

dont really have any...people always say i am the hardest person to shop for because i dont really ever want anything for myself at least....cant go anywhere without buying something for my son though....

[Rausch]

Forgot another one, and I did not know how much it added up until I cleaned my closet and "dvd tub" I have a hell of a lot of porn. Its unreal. I rediscovered lost porn I thought i threw out. Its almost like christmas. If you are into porn.


:Broncos:

About 5 years ago I ran a video store and it was actually part of my job to watch 1 movie a night and 1 porn a week.

They paid me to do that.

Anyway, we were getting the VHS porn at like $5 and $10 each, and I could buy any movie at cost sooooooo.....


Yeah. Now I've got like 4 boxes of VHS movies and no VCR...

[Momof2littlebroncos]

Has anyone tried the matching scent shampoos yet?
I just picked up a couple 2/$10 in Black Raspberry Vanilla today ;D

no actually i have not...i was wondering how they were....now i am gonna hve to go to the mall tomorrow!

[sirhcyennek81]

Yeah. Now I've got like 4 boxes of VHS movies and no VCR...


DVD's man. No rewinding. I love scene selection.


:Broncos:

[Little44]

Probably my toys - My Corvette (a great money pit), fishing equipment (you can never have enough), and sporting events - Broncos, Avs, Rockies, Nuggets, Mammoth, Crush, Eagles...Outlaws...high school football...pee-wee football... ;D

[No1BroncoFan]

Probably my toys - My Corvette (a great money pit), fishing equipment (you can never have enough), and sporting events - Broncos, Avs, Rockies, Nuggets, Mammoth, Crush, Eagles...Outlaws...high school football...pee-wee football... ;D
Feeding one of my indulgences (books via opening a used book store) will help me feed another indulgence, sports. I'll be able to get tickets and take guests and write them off as client entertainment (as long as it's a customer). ;D

Ben

[Sassy]

Feeding one of my indulgences (books via opening a used book store) will help me feed another indulgence, sports. I'll be able to get tickets and take guests and write them off as client entertainment (as long as it's a customer). ;D

Ben
When do you open ;D

[Sassy]

no actually i have not...i was wondering how they were....now i am gonna hve to go to the mall tomorrow!
They had their big sale a couple of weeks ago and I bought some trial sizes for a buck a piece...unfortunately, I haven't tried them yet before I bought the bigger bottles today...but if you keep your receipt and don't like them, you can return them.

[No1BroncoFan]

When do you open ;D
Unfortunately, it won't be until at least the first of the year. :( On the other hand, that's just in time for a grand opening contest for a trip to the Superbowl. ;D

[Sassy]

Unfortunately, it won't be until at least the first of the year. :( On the other hand, that's just in time for a grand opening contest for a trip to the Superbowl. ;D
...and how many books do I have to buy to go to a game ;D ;)

[BroncoBuff]

It's a Tac Matchless. But, haven't used it much lately, as I've been mixing mostly in the box for my post-production work, and I have a Control 24 at my other facility. I MAY have a line on a Neve here in the near future... kind of a shared studio thing. We'll see.

Yea, I'm on PT7, now. Pretty happy with it, but I'm not a big OSX-Tiger fan, yet. I thought Panther was much more stable for this kind of stuff. But, I DO like some of the changes in PT7.
What kind of music do you put together in there? What instruments do you play?

[BroncoBuff]

I've never had much trouble finding specific titles when browsing the used bookstores.
Really?

Well then ... if I went to your bookstore now, I'd want "Conservatives Without Conscience" by John Dean, "Rogue State" by William Blum, "The World Is Flat" by Thomas Friedman, "Spanking the Donkey" by Matt Taibbi, and "The One Percent Doctrine" by Suskind.

Good luck.

[Mtbrncofn]

Good Lord, I think gas is going to be an indulgence soon.

[alkemical]

depends on what you eat.

[No1BroncoFan]

Really?

Well then ... if I went to your bookstore now, I'd want "Conservatives Without Conscience" by John Dean, "Rogue State" by William Blum, "The World Is Flat" by Thomas Friedman, "Spanking the Donkey" by Matt Taibbi, and "The One Percent Doctrine" by Suskind.

Good luck. I read a lot of Sci-Fi/Fantasy and usually don't have trouble finding what I'm after. The books you listed sound like special interest books and are harde to find even at new book stores. Couple that with the fact that most used book stores focus on fiction and common interest non-fiction and I understand why you have trouble finding the titles you want. Personally, even when I can't find the specific book I'm looking for, I never leave a good used book store empty handed or dissapointed. ;D

Get to know your proprietor and he'll start keeping an eye out for the specific titles you want.

Ben

[Los Broncos]

Bodyboarding vids, shirts. Bronco gear, food, beer, tickets.

[BroncoBuff]

The lady that owns the Tattered Cover bookstore Denver's biggest independent store just pulled up roots from Cherry Creek and moved to East Colfax. Yes that's right east colfax. http://www.tatteredcover.com/NASApp/store/IndexJsp All the cherry creek yuppies don't even know what to do with themselves anymore. I went to the new location the other day and it was packed shoulder to shoulder with people Ben. If you haven't been to her store you should check it out.

I enjoy sitting on an old couch, drinking a cup of Joe, and thumbing thru a book before a purchase. Much more enjoyable than going to amazon.com.

If there is anything I can do to help you with your new venture Ben let me know. God Speed! You can do it!:thumbsup:
There's a "Tattered Cover" in Highlands Ranch, too ... in the Home Depot complex.

[Sassy]

New Bronco gear every season.
I bought two shirts today ;D

[BroncoBuff]

I love Reflexology!
Yeaaaah ..... reflexology!

I love reflexology, too.

[Rausch]

Feeding one of my indulgences (books via opening a used book store) will help me feed another indulgence, sports.


Sweet.

I'd love to own a book store but lack the faith to assume the average American has the attention span or intelligence to stay open for long...

[No1BroncoFan]

Sweet.

I'd love to own a book store but lack the faith to assume the average American has the attention span or intelligence to stay open for long...
An avarage across a full cross section of Americans would probably not yield good results. That's why I'm gonna open in a suburb. Incomes are higher as are education levels.

Ben

[freak6]

Well then ... if I went to your bookstore now, I'd want "Conservatives Without Conscience" by John Dean


I really want to read that, and get others to read it as well.

[LordHelmchen]

DVDs, home theatre and audio equipment, pc hardware, concerts, festivals,food and cocktails.

[worm]

Good Lord, I think gas is going to be an indulgence soon.

Actuallly, gas IS an indulgence for me.

I feel guilty for the amount I pour in my boat...but then I listen to the engine and forget everything. One of the best sounds in the world.

[Jens1893]

Amazon still sell books? ;)

surprised no one has mentioned mobile phones yet.

[AlphaOmega]

Cheese Cake!! :crazy:
along with the typical women stuff!
shoes, shopping, clothing and..........oh yea, shoes! :P