Recent comments in /f/BuyItForLife
nerull1252 OP t1_jebgbei wrote
Reply to comment by ballpark89 in my uncles service jacket from when he was in the army in the 70's. he gave it to me about 15 years ago by nerull1252
Bro you got me dying over here and bringing back memories of WCW. But for real I'm sure the army has better urban camo now.
col02144 t1_jebg4ss wrote
Reply to I live in Sweden. I’m tired of my happy socks being unhappy all the time after only wearing them 3 months or so. Anyone recommend some durable socks for normal activity day to day use? (available in EU) by P0llydog
Obligatory “socks aren’t slippers” comment
sidroqq t1_jebfwqc wrote
Reply to comment by TheGreenShepherd in Zojirushi rice cooker. Cooking rice to perfection 15 years and counting. by Spudcommando
Their water boiler has changed my life. No more forgetting the kettle or microwave, just tea whenever I want, right next to where I'm working.
It's up there with bidet (seat type, not separate fixture) on best "extra" home appliance purchases, for me.
Northern_Hope t1_jebfwck wrote
Reply to comment by C_A_N_G in I live in Sweden. I’m tired of my happy socks being unhappy all the time after only wearing them 3 months or so. Anyone recommend some durable socks for normal activity day to day use? (available in EU) by P0llydog
I have several pairs of Bola thin wool socks that I've had for many years, still going strong, but for thinner socks I've ended up buying only Swedemount bamboo running socks. They last a really long time, wash well at 60 C and I love how they breathe and handle any sweat compared to usual cotton blends.
sidroqq t1_jebfm9r wrote
I have a newer one, so no proof yet--but got a strong feeling it's BIFL on the first use. It has the feel of a masterfully engineered product. I have their boiler too. Worth the expense!
wahnsin t1_jebfko8 wrote
Can confirm. I got one of these as a going-away present from the Luftwaffe in 2002, still using it.
shit_fucks_you_up t1_jebf73q wrote
Hey! I have one on my desk right now. We're like pen brothers.
CamelHairy t1_jebf3wt wrote
Put rubber pads under the feet.
ashland431 t1_jebemoj wrote
I had the same experience. Was surprised by how loud it is.
mwm424 t1_jebefvv wrote
Reply to I live in Sweden. I’m tired of my happy socks being unhappy all the time after only wearing them 3 months or so. Anyone recommend some durable socks for normal activity day to day use? (available in EU) by P0llydog
Buy cheap socks at a big box store, always buy the same kind, and as soon as you get a hole, transition them into the polishing bag. socks are kinda like tires, they're meant to wear out so the rest of you (or your car) doesn't
Savome t1_jebe5b7 wrote
Reply to comment by SamuelsSteel in Parker Jotter purchased when I started working 35 years ago by GoodGuyGlocker
I have definitely lost extensive pens.
FixMy106 t1_jebdcp3 wrote
Reply to I live in Sweden. I’m tired of my happy socks being unhappy all the time after only wearing them 3 months or so. Anyone recommend some durable socks for normal activity day to day use? (available in EU) by P0llydog
I’m pretty sure you’re not supposed to wear them for three months. I find it helps to have a couple different pairs and rotate between them.
ballpark89 t1_jebda5y wrote
Reply to my uncles service jacket from when he was in the army in the 70's. he gave it to me about 15 years ago by nerull1252
I thought that color of camo was only worn by Master P and the No Limit soldiers.
C_A_N_G t1_jebd6uh wrote
Reply to I live in Sweden. I’m tired of my happy socks being unhappy all the time after only wearing them 3 months or so. Anyone recommend some durable socks for normal activity day to day use? (available in EU) by P0llydog
Check out Bola, made in Sweden. I’ve seen them at Löplabbed but I’ve only bought from their own website. Really good quality anyways and it’s nice to support domestic production!
SkidWarning t1_jebcv5q wrote
Reply to comment by P0llydog in I live in Sweden. I’m tired of my happy socks being unhappy all the time after only wearing them 3 months or so. Anyone recommend some durable socks for normal activity day to day use? (available in EU) by P0llydog
Great! You're welcome. It definitely is more successful on thicker socks, but I have done it on more summery socks successfully, the repair is just a bit more noticeable if it's on a part of the sock you walk on.
P0llydog OP t1_jebcitz wrote
Reply to comment by SkidWarning in I live in Sweden. I’m tired of my happy socks being unhappy all the time after only wearing them 3 months or so. Anyone recommend some durable socks for normal activity day to day use? (available in EU) by P0llydog
tips like this are also appreciated, so thanks! 😊
Jason-wts t1_jebc33k wrote
I have the same one! Wrote my Abitur with it 3 years ago, and nearly every exam I had since.
jfl_cmmnts t1_jebc0ef wrote
Yeah! And then you find out Parker made a lot of pens in solid gold back in the day and BOOM goes your bank account
FatsMcFat t1_jebbvyt wrote
My dad swore by these. Apparent the quality has gone down for the new ones.
SOBBillBrasky t1_jebbaeb wrote
Reply to I live in Sweden. I’m tired of my happy socks being unhappy all the time after only wearing them 3 months or so. Anyone recommend some durable socks for normal activity day to day use? (available in EU) by P0llydog
Smartwool
I believe they have a male and female equivalent. I own 5 pair, and have so for the past 6 years and have not had a hole in them yet.
SkidWarning t1_jebb3kb wrote
Reply to I live in Sweden. I’m tired of my happy socks being unhappy all the time after only wearing them 3 months or so. Anyone recommend some durable socks for normal activity day to day use? (available in EU) by P0llydog
Not the question you asked, and I'm sorry I don't have any good recommendations for you, but I can definitely recommend looking up how to darn socks. It's so much easier than I would have considered and it's lengthened the life span of all my favourite socks
SuperYoshi19 t1_jebgdh1 wrote
Reply to Robust kitchen stand mixer by Riccma02
My professional grade Kitchen Aid is almost 20 years old. It’s not the Artisan line - this is the larger, heavier model.