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stlblues310 t1_j67l6h0 wrote
Reply to comment by W3SL33 in Fresh from Norway, my custom Ekornes Stressless chair by Gerbski
Should have mentioned in passing you could use those and take them out of their storage. Then you have 10 of them
c_fulkan t1_j67kl95 wrote
Reply to comment by W3SL33 in Fresh from Norway, my custom Ekornes Stressless chair by Gerbski
Ive never heard of these chairs, do you have any idea on the value?
Thlom t1_j67kgm3 wrote
Reply to comment by Gerbski in Fresh from Norway, my custom Ekornes Stressless chair by Gerbski
This is the Opal line? We get those for around $1500 in Norway.
I live across the fjord from Sykkylven where Ekornes is based and let me tell you, no one in Sykkylven knows the real price of furnitures. Traditionally Sykkylven has been a furniture power house with several furniture makers. I think theres around 5 left now, Ekornes the biggest among them. Aaanyway, everyone either works with furniture or knows someone that works with furniture, so everyone gets employee prices on furniture. Every house has top notch sofas, recliners, beds, tables and so on.
Jetfighter888 t1_j67kgdm wrote
GA-2100 series are stylish and thinner due to the usage of carbon fibers in the plastic - have all of the functions of a standard G-Shock plus analog hands
_Phantom-_ t1_j67jyoi wrote
Reply to comment by Maverickbear in My lunch setup is all set for many years to come. by Leonardo_DuProprio
It's not hurting anything I wouldn't stress.
1testaccount1 t1_j67juvp wrote
Reply to Looking for the best snow shovel? by Sherman88
I have the Snow Plow but it only pushes but it's very good. However I am also in need of an actual shovel that's almost bifl, at least last 10 yrs. Most of what I've seen are plastic and the breakable type. I want one where I can plow it deep in icy ish snow and use my feet.
Ok-Jellyfish-9189 OP t1_j67jgxc wrote
Reply to comment by soldelmisol in [Request] Best hand/wrist brace for carpal tunnel/rsi? by Ok-Jellyfish-9189
Yep, we're both working entirely digitally. I have a pretty good setup, but my partner has to work with whatever equipment they're given at their school for the next year, so there's not much we can do about that.
BolivianDancer t1_j67jcai wrote
I have the cheapest square model dw5600. Same battery since 2015. $45 USD. You could spring for a solar atomic for $100.
_Phantom-_ t1_j67i9cf wrote
Reply to comment by kizarat in Recommendations for casual lace-up winter boots that will last (Canada)? by kizarat
I live in Minnesota and work for UPS, I also wear the full grain leather Danner mountain 600 boots. If you wear proper socks, they are warm enough for most conditions.
Edit durability: Mine are going through the third winter. They are probably in need of a new insole, and I am getting tread wear. They are not resoleable, so I'd say they are a 2-6 year boot depending on how much abuse and care you give them.
BubblebreathDragon t1_j67i5t0 wrote
Reply to comment by rickyshine in 18 years later, thinking this catfish will out live me. by NeofelisNight
I see what you're trying to say but the invasive part is less of an issue if you caught it from the wild.
The bigger concern of releasing any fish into the wild - regardless of origin - is that you may be spreading disease/illness from your aquarium that can now infect other wildlife.
I can't speak for other states but I know in the state of Washington, it's illegal to catch from the wild as well as illegal to release them into the wild. Both for disease purposes as well as protecting local wildlife in general.
patrickfatrick t1_j67hrk6 wrote
I have a vintage one (back when they had chrome steel bases) that I love, kinda burnt orange color. I'm sure it's not as comfy as newer ones and I had to re-tuft a few buttons over the years but I can't imagine ever getting rid of it.
edit: looks just like this
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patrickfatrick t1_j67hfw4 wrote
Reply to comment by Real_TRex_007 in Fresh from Norway, my custom Ekornes Stressless chair by Gerbski
Just want to say that IKEA does make some pretty nice stuff too (although utilitarian in the sense that the end consumer can pack it away in any car and assemble it themselves, which necessarily means exposed bolts etc). It's not all mega-cheap there.
exophrine t1_j67gbdh wrote
Reply to comment by cerealdaemon in Bought it 15 years ago from an antique store. Replaced the cord, and reshaped the cage (poorly). Been running fine ever since. by PaulBunyanisfromMI
No....mayb- NO! No...I will not!
saturnzebra t1_j67g1bc wrote
Reply to comment by Gerbski in Fresh from Norway, my custom Ekornes Stressless chair by Gerbski
Yes, known to the subreddit…for being a used product that has stood the test of time. This post is clearly a brag attempt. The American dollar is also known to the subreddit, but we don’t post our paychecks. This subreddit is not to share what you just got, it’s to share what you haven’t needed to replace.
W3SL33 t1_j67fttz wrote
Reply to comment by lonewalker1992 in Fresh from Norway, my custom Ekornes Stressless chair by Gerbski
I've got one for you. Brought my daughter to daycare. Noticed the outside door of their shed attic blown out by wind and inside I saw a glimpse of Eames fiberglass chairs.
I made a remark that those are quite expensive chairs to be standing in the attic. They took them down and appeared to be 1955 originals in nearly pristine condition. They've found these chairs years ago when someone clearing a house put them out for trash. They had 10 of them. I got a bottle of Champagne to thank me after they sold them to a collector.
Fen94 t1_j67dul9 wrote
Reply to comment by rickyshine in 18 years later, thinking this catfish will out live me. by NeofelisNight
But it was caught wild originally
4filth t1_j67crc6 wrote
Reply to comment by ithinkijustthunk in 18 years later, thinking this catfish will out live me. by NeofelisNight
God… this is also me with the dog my stepdad brought home without talking to any of us and while my mom was out of town on vacation… Because I’m the only person who gives a shit on how to properly train a dog suddenly he’s “mine” and “only listens to me” and I can’t even leave the house whenever I want because suddenly he’s my responsibility…
rotarypower101 t1_j67cjcb wrote
Are there any decent analogs of this chair that are...more reasonably priced...?
Would like to get one with a roller base as they offer with this model.
Never even sat in one, but searching many months ago, something about this chair said this is the one!
Anyone into chairs and could recommend similar alternatives with height adjustments, and recline functionality?
rachels666 t1_j67chx9 wrote
Reply to Bed frame that isn’t particle board? by Plastic-ashtray
i got a 60$$ metal frame they have at bed stores if you ask. then i went to a vintage shop and spent a little more than that on a teak headboard that is sturdy and looks nice.
yboy403 OP t1_j67boyz wrote
Reply to This is what BIFL is really about. Not only does Lee Valley still sell the consumable blade for their old marking gauges (discontinued nearly 20 years ago), it's actually a dollar cheaper than the blade for the new model. by yboy403
Fantastic to see manufacturer support keeping old tools alive. No brand is perfect, and they're all out to make a profit one way or the other, but credit where it's due.
If you're considering buying a new tool from a specific brand, and you want it to last 10-20 years, take a look online and see if you can still get parts for models they were selling over a decade ago. Not a guarantee of anything in the future, but definitely a red flag if you can't.
rickyshine t1_j67bgnk wrote
Reply to comment by nicoal123 in 18 years later, thinking this catfish will out live me. by NeofelisNight
In the future* please don't release fish into the wild, it poses a risk of aquatic invasive species
Edit: i know its not an invasive species per se but in my state this situation is handled under aquatic invasive species regulations and its always best practice to rehome or dispose of fish kept in an aquarium so they dont threaten wild fish❤️ -avid fisherman
cerealdaemon t1_j67bdrp wrote
Reply to comment by PaulBunyanisfromMI in Bought it 15 years ago from an antique store. Replaced the cord, and reshaped the cage (poorly). Been running fine ever since. by PaulBunyanisfromMI
Put... put your dick in it
michael_bgood t1_j67lkcq wrote
Reply to comment by yboy403 in This is what BIFL is really about. Not only does Lee Valley still sell the consumable blade for their old marking gauges (discontinued nearly 20 years ago), it's actually a dollar cheaper than the blade for the new model. by yboy403
I like it