OK, what are you guys buying yourselves for Christmas?

[Descartes]

A pol to celebrate “Festivus”!

 

[GaryY]

Now you need a larger TV and a center channel!

Yehhh, TV is the next one I'm thinking.

 

[pseudoid]

Always pay a premium for things that go between you and the ground. Shoes, tires, mattresses and I guess chairs fall into that category.

Depends,

I am not certain that @DonR is old enough to need those, yet!

 

[Robbo99999]

I thought about buying an HD800s because it was the headphone that was used as the basis of the Harman Research, and therefore the reasoning being that the Harman Headphone Curve (which I like) should theoretically sound most authentic on the headphone that was actually used in the research. I nearly pulled the trigger when it was on a bit of a discount here in the UK but then I thought it needs so much EQ for the price combined with it's less than stellar bass distortion, but my curiosity is still there!

 

[Balle Clorin]

I picked up a new set of winter boots for urban use.

Salomon Quest TS Waterproof Winter Boots - Men's | MEC

Quest Winter TS CSWP Boots: Take on challenging and cold terrain in comfort. The Quest Winter Boot's progressive design borrows elements from Salomon® trail running shoes and works them

www.mec.ca

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Pub to pub shoes?

 

[Doodski]

Pub to pub shoes?

Just for shopping for snacks, getting beverages, getting exercise and fresh air.

 

[DonR]

I am not certain that @DonR is old enough to need those, yet!

Hey! Not that far away! My daughter is a care aide in a nursing home so she can get them for me for free although the quality may be a little lacking.

Sadly, she is working today. Merry Christmas, Hunny Bunny!

 

[Killingbeans]

Speaking of shoes. I woundn't mind getting a pair of these. Not gonna happen any time soon though:

 

[Bleib]

Just bought a Denon AVR-X2700H used for a good price. Only one 8K / 4k/120 input but it should suffice

Also bought Nothing CMF smartwatch

 

[Dialectic]

Ditto here - except 2 of them! Getting close!
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[Steve Dallas]

Now you need a larger TV and a center channel!

And a rug!

 

[bloodshoteyed]

I picked up a new set of winter boots for urban use.

Salomon Quest TS Waterproof Winter Boots - Men's | MEC

Quest Winter TS CSWP Boots: Take on challenging and cold terrain in comfort. The Quest Winter Boot's progressive design borrows elements from Salomon® trail running shoes and works them

www.mec.ca

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i don't think the "wintergrip" will do, where's the spikes? you're canadian, after all....

 

[Doodski]

i don't think the "wintergrip" will do, where's the spikes? you're canadian, after all....

We have no snow on the ground and it's bare concrete and asphalt. But cleats are a safety item that I like.

Kahtoola MICROspikes Traction Device - Unisex | MEC

MICROspikes Traction Device: Grippy, durable, slip-on traction systems, with strategically placed stainless steel spikes connected to a dynamic flex-chain with tough elastomer shoe harne

www.mec.ca

 

[pseudoid]

I picked up a new set of winter boots for urban use.

Salomon Quest TS Waterproof Winter Boots - Men's | MEC

Quest Winter TS CSWP Boots: Take on challenging and cold terrain in comfort. The Quest Winter Boot's progressive design borrows elements from Salomon® trail running shoes and works them

www.mec.ca

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I can't be the only ASR member that has had a love-affair with Vasque Sundowner hiking boots, since my original-issue in early 1980s.
I am on my third pair with thousands of walking-miles from Bolivia, thru all of Central/North America, to Europe.

Otherwise - if not barefoot on the beach - I use nothing but boat-shoes and don't even own one pair sneakers.

ADD: The original Vasques - as with most other hiking boots of the era - had the yellow 'Vibram" sole logo... but not no more.
PS. I got my mate a pair of KEF LSXIIs because she asked for "white speakers"... I am thinking I really bought them for myself because they are an overkill for what she wanted, needed, can appreciate! [insert evilgrin.gif here]

 

[DFW]

Pretty sure a pair of HIFIMAN Susvaras for 6k ain’t gonna happen.

 

[coonmanx]

I can't be the only ASR member that has had a love-affair with Vasque Sundowner hiking boots, since my original-issue in early 1980s.
I am on my third pair with thousands of walking-miles from Bolivia, thru all of Central/North America, to Europe.
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Otherwise - if not barefoot on the beach - I use nothing but boat-shoes and don't even own one pair sneakers.

I don't know if those are the exact Vasque boots that I used to have or not. It has been a while. They do last a very long time. I have another pair that I got just for winter time. But the newer ones are now made in Vietnam. They seem to be of decent quality but I also don't wear them that much. I have a whole lot of hiking boots...

 

[Vacceo]

Even if off topic, I didn´t want to let all the good wishes you sent me, go.

I signed a job contract today! Thank you all!

 

[BDWoody]

Even if off topic, I didn´t want to let all the good wishes you sent me, go.

I signed a job contract today! Thank you all!

That's the way to start 2024! Congratulations!

 

[Sal1950]

Even if off topic, I didn´t want to let all the good wishes you sent me, go.

I signed a job contract today! Thank you all!

Best of luck on that new job!
I hope it fits perfect into your life and dreams.
cent' anni

 

[Vacceo]

Best of luck on that new job!
I hope it fits perfect into your life and dreams.
cent' anni

It´s the same job but in a different, and closer to home (10 minute walk!) school. It does not really, payment is not great, but it´s better than unemployed. Luckily, it gives me a quite nice schedule to keep working on teaching colleage.

Thanks for your words, Sal, nice to read them.