What is the best purchase you've ever made?
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My marriage licence5
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‘98 Div 1 Play Off Final ticket.8
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Probably paying for Mrs Otto and the kids to go to Portugal for the week. Absolutely bliss for me being home alone.7
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Lovely weather too (the kids got in the way a bit though)ricky_otto said:Probably paying for Mrs Otto and the kids to go to Portugal for the week. Absolutely bliss for me being home alone.
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Quite possibly the Nutribullet. Seems to have had a significant health effect, not just on headline weight but lots of associated health indicators. Same for my wife.
And the Fitbit, not far behind. Health benefits of both that may turn out to be priceless.
Boring preoccupation of an old geezer, sorry.5 -
When I said home alone, I meant your better half was over for a couple of nights. Looks like we did a swap without knowing.DaveMehmet said:
Lovely weather too (the kids got in the way a bit though)ricky_otto said:Probably paying for Mrs Otto and the kids to go to Portugal for the week. Absolutely bliss for me being home alone.
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First flat in Lewisham. Renovation project, nearly bankrupted myself doing it up but just knew it would be a shrewd investment. Flogged it 2 years later for just over double what I paid for it, although admittedly the hideous price increases in London earlier this decade were a significant factor in that. Bought it just before the market went mad and purely by luck sold it right at the peak.
Work in the public sector and my salary increases over the last few years have been way behind inflation. Certainly not living in luxury now, but I'd be really struggling if it wasn't for that flat.
Sympathise with those who can't get on the ladder now and are stuck paying sky high rents.10 -
Beat me to it there.CHG said:‘98 Div 1 Play Off Final ticket.
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I am not having this. It has to be your South Eastern Yearly Ticket??MrLargo said:First flat in Lewisham. Renovation project, nearly bankrupted myself doing it up but just knew it would be a shrewd investment. Flogged it 2 years later for just over double what I paid for it, although admittedly the hideous price increases in London earlier this decade were a significant factor in that. Bought it just before the market went mad and purely by luck sold it right at the peak.
Work in the public sector and my salary increases over the last few years have been way behind inflation. Certainly not living in luxury now, but I'd be really struggling if it wasn't for that flat.
Sympathise with those who can't get on the ladder now and are stuck paying sky high rents.3 -
A £40 secondhand racing bike bought during a train strike. Got me into cycling and saved a fortune on fares.5
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£1 spent in a condom machine in the loos of a sarf London pub.7
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Mike, I think one of us has completely misunderstood what this thread's about!eaststandmike said:
I am not having this. It has to be your South Eastern Yearly Ticket??MrLargo said:First flat in Lewisham. Renovation project, nearly bankrupted myself doing it up but just knew it would be a shrewd investment. Flogged it 2 years later for just over double what I paid for it, although admittedly the hideous price increases in London earlier this decade were a significant factor in that. Bought it just before the market went mad and purely by luck sold it right at the peak.
Work in the public sector and my salary increases over the last few years have been way behind inflation. Certainly not living in luxury now, but I'd be really struggling if it wasn't for that flat.
Sympathise with those who can't get on the ladder now and are stuck paying sky high rents.
32 hours left until the dawn of another year of delays, cancellations and pathetic excuses.3 -
Utility wise, probably my Wahl hair clippers which over 25 years have saved me a fortune in barbers' fees.
Fun wise, I expect my camera.1 -
You don't need them in the millers. All the granny's love a warm drink at bedtime.golfaddick said:£1 spent in a condom machine in the loos of a sarf London pub.
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And Sky?golfaddick said:£1 spent in a condom machine in the loos of a sarf London pub.
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A Tempur mattress... not had a disturbed nights sleep since0
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Life changing has to be this boy, starting with the CL visit to SL which led to tv appearances. Which led to school visits thanks to @3blokes, which in turn led to more tv. Then after moving home the request to help with other people's dogs which led to the training school and my retirement at 58 from proper work, which in turn led to radio shows and sponsorship on local radio which in turn led to the "Reading Dogs" at the local schools and now visiting residential homes for dementia sufferers.
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Had a slight inlking it might be a dog in your case TCE, no idea why!!T_C_E said:Life changing has to be this boy, starting with the CL visit to SL which led to tv appearances. Which led to school visits thanks to @3blokes, which in turn led to more tv. Then after moving home the request to help with other people's dogs which led to the training school and my retirement at 58 from proper work, which in turn led to radio shows and sponsorship on local radio which in turn led to the "Reading Dogs" at the local schools and now visiting residential homes for dementia sufferers.
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I was all over it as soon as I saw the word "pet"North Lower Neil said:
Had a slight inlking it might be a dog in your case TCE, no idea why!!T_C_E said:Life changing has to be this boy, starting with the CL visit to SL which led to tv appearances. Which led to school visits thanks to @3blokes, which in turn led to more tv. Then after moving home the request to help with other people's dogs which led to the training school and my retirement at 58 from proper work, which in turn led to radio shows and sponsorship on local radio which in turn led to the "Reading Dogs" at the local schools and now visiting residential homes for dementia sufferers.
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The PPV for Tyson vs hollyfield where iron mike bit His ear
Possibly the most notorious and mad thing I have ever seen live0 -
My MGB. I’d always wanted a classic car and bought it over 20 years ago after I split up from my ex and needed cheering up.
Have had so much fun with it over the years (Le Mans trips, holidays etc) and made some good friends.
It had been restored when I got it but wouldn’t like to think how much I’ve spent keeping on top of it since.5 -
Renault 11.
£60 Charlton car auctions (circa 1989).
Just would not break down.
Multiple northern lads trips (Blackpool, Newcastle, etc.)
From a night shift on LU, straight to Turin non stop (except ferry and fuel)
1990 World Cup semi final.
Non stop all way back
Sold for £40
Never spent a penny on it.
Never lifted the bonnet.
Top motor, except for the fact that if you lifted the back seat up you could see the wheel spinning around. MOT was up, so it had to go.6 -
Although it did cost me 7s 6d. Many scratching their heads and thinking I am talking about a foreign currencyShootersHillGuru said:My marriage licence
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Pleased to say, old enough to start buying property in late 60s and after many moves and making a good profit on each one, have now retired comfortableMrLargo said:First flat in Lewisham. Renovation project, nearly bankrupted myself doing it up but just knew it would be a shrewd investment. Flogged it 2 years later for just over double what I paid for it, although admittedly the hideous price increases in London earlier this decade were a significant factor in that. Bought it just before the market went mad and purely by luck sold it right at the peak.
Work in the public sector and my salary increases over the last few years have been way behind inflation. Certainly not living in luxury now, but I'd be really struggling if it wasn't for that flat.
Sympathise with those who can't get on the ladder now and are stuck paying sky high rents.1 -
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Round the world plane ticket0
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My first flat. It was cheap, (really cheap), and in Charlton, late eighties. Although we played away at the time it was a great place to live. Pickwick just round the corner and an Indian the other way.
I used love living there, shame me and my wife had to take life seriously, move and get a big mortgage, family and all the other stuff.1 -
In terms of money saving, a flask from Wilko for £8 which I fill with coffee every day (working day!) which saves me spending a fortune in the likes of Starbucks!1
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