What's the last thing you bought?

AvgMSUJoe wrote:

Rick Saunders wrote:

Does LL Bean have jeans that aren't stretch? I think you can still get 501s that aren't stretch but the 505s and 514s are all stretch at this point. Canvas pants are all stretch at this point too. Drives me nuts. I don't want stretch dammit.

That's why we call you Ole' Sausage Casing Saunders...

as in "You see what Ole' Sausage Casing Saunders typed the other day? Why that Sonovabitch..."

I'll take it. I'm called worse on the reg.

Rick Saunders wrote:

tGreenWay wrote:



I just can’t quit my 501s. However, I have toyed with the idea of buying some Bean flannel-lined jeans for walking the dog at night on the coldest winter nights. Some nights, a base layer can’t cut all the wind.

Does LL Bean have jeans that aren't stretch?  I think you can still get 501s that aren't stretch but the 505s and 514s are all stretch at this point.  Canvas pants are all stretch at this point too.  Drives me nuts.  I don't want stretch dammit.

 No stretch.  I like stone washed. Comfortable and durable. Fell in the driveway 3 weeks ago and bloodied my knees pretty bad.  Jeans sustained zero damage.

Men's Double L Jeans, Classic Fit, Straight Leg

tGreenWay wrote:

The Pantry wrote:Wore Levi's until I was maybe 35.  Been LL Bean jeans ever since.

I just can’t quit my 501s.  

Every pair of jeans I own are Levi's 511's.

also have a couple of pair of Levi's cords that are the jean cut.. those are for days when I'm feeling really fancy. Their cut is similar to the 511 from what I can tell.

tGreenWay wrote:

The Pantry wrote:Wore Levi's until I was maybe 35. Been LL Bean jeans ever since.

I just can’t quit my 501s. However, I have toyed with the idea of buying some Bean flannel-lined jeans for walking the dog at night on the coldest winter nights. Some nights, a base layer can’t cut all the wind.

Bean's flannel-lined are awesome.

Rick Saunders wrote:

tGreenWay wrote:



I just can’t quit my 501s. However, I have toyed with the idea of buying some Bean flannel-lined jeans for walking the dog at night on the coldest winter nights. Some nights, a base layer can’t cut all the wind.

Does LL Bean have jeans that aren't stretch? I think you can still get 501s that aren't stretch but the 505s and 514s are all stretch at this point. Canvas pants are all stretch at this point too. Drives me nuts. I don't want stretch dammit.

The Levi’s site sells 501s in stretch and non-stretch. No idea if those options are available in other styles, so you’d have to check.

Always stuff to cut in the yard.  $38 on Amazon this weekend.

Never heard of Saker. Is it an Amazon brand?

I don't think so. Has decent reviews.

A hitch for a bike rack, so I won't have to use a strap on anymore. For whenever FedEx decides that they've had my new rack in their Lake Orion warehouse long enough. MFers.

Your garage is too clean.

The Pantry wrote:Your garage is too clean.

There's two hidden shelving units holding all the clutter. Made a big mistake a few years back trying one of those Sherwin Williams DIY garage floor epoxy kits, didn't even last two years. I really need to bite the bullet and have it professionally done.

Yeah there’s no mud, dust, or annoying dried leaves anywhere on that garage. Disgusting.

Taste of Thai

Greenway taste of Thai raised their prices again. I’ve been a pretty loyal customer but I think I’m going to branch out to NTK and Thai princess tbh. $8 for 4 vegetable spring rolls broke me. That’s insane. They’re literally just some sliced vegetables wrapped in rice paper.

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:Taste of Thai

Greenway taste of Thai raised their prices again. I’ve been a pretty loyal customer but I think I’m going to branch out to NTK and Thai princess tbh. $8 for 4 vegetable spring rolls broke me. That’s insane. They’re literally just some sliced vegetables wrapped in rice paper.

The Thai and Chinese places around here are all at least $2 for a spring roll...one place is $2.80. Then they charge extra for hot mustard. Yes, that is stupid high for what you're getting.

The Pantry wrote:

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:Taste of Thai

Greenway taste of Thai raised their prices again. I’ve been a pretty loyal customer but I think I’m going to branch out to NTK and Thai princess tbh. $8 for 4 vegetable spring rolls broke me. That’s insane. They’re literally just some sliced vegetables wrapped in rice paper.

The Thai and Chinese places around here are all at least $2 for a spring roll...one place is $2.80. Then they charge extra for hot mustard. Yes, that is stupid high for what you're getting.

Thing is I’m not even talking about the meat ones with shrimp or chicken or something in it. That’s even more expensive. I’m talking about this, more or less a tiny salad.

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:

The Pantry wrote:The Thai and Chinese places around here are all at least $2 for a spring roll...one place is $2.80. Then they charge extra for hot mustard. Yes, that is stupid high for what you're getting.

Thing is I’m not even talking about the meat ones with shrimp or chicken or something in it. That’s even more expensive. I’m talking about this, more or less a tiny salad.

Spring rolls I've had are all vegetable. Proteins are in egg rolls.

tGreenWay wrote:Yeah there’s no mud, dust, or annoying dried leaves anywhere on that garage. Disgusting.

Semi-annual sweeping last weekend. That's it.

duffy munn wrote:I spent $350 at Horrocks yesterday. Except I didn't even go to Horrocks but my wife and MIL did. At first I was kinda pissed but then I realized I didn't have to go to Horrocks. And we have LOTS of plants now.

Horrocks is a dangerous place.

Floyd Robertson wrote:

tGreenWay wrote:Yeah there’s no mud, dust, or annoying dried leaves anywhere on that garage. Disgusting.  

Semi-annual sweeping last weekend. That's it.

My garage must be a vacuum sucking in all debris. Not even two days after sweeping & shop-vac’ing and it’s dirty again. I really want to go the pro-installed epoxy floor because it will look good those few times there isn’t dirt on it. Right now it’s a hodge podge of flaking gray paint and water-stained cement. It’s kind of depressing, actually.

Travis of the Cosmos wrote:Taste of Thai

Greenway taste of Thai raised their prices again. I’ve been a pretty loyal customer but I think I’m going to branch out to NTK and Thai princess tbh. $8 for 4 vegetable spring rolls broke me. That’s insane. They’re literally just some sliced vegetables wrapped in rice paper.

Wife hasn’t been ordering from ToT lately, but I think the only reason why is limited delivery options. I love the place and like you have been a loyal customer going back to the old location when her parents owned it. They even gave me a card to use for discounts. Haven’t used it since they moved. I wonder if it still works.
If you ever go to Vegas make sure to grab dinner at Lotus of Siam. I’ve heard amazing things, and the social media pics of their food look insane. I learned of it first on a 60 Minutes segment. Turns out, it’s so good that it’s a must-stop whenever a celebrity chef is in town.

Look at this food. Swiped from Insta.

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7DEfO_P4Lv/?igsh=OTAxNGdkd3htbGl1

https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7Xs5Xcvwdi/?igsh=eHFteXk2dXY0cW93

1940 R.N.White Co. King Master Cornet in original case with original mouthpiece.

zero fat, zero sugar, zero taste yogurt.

throwing some protein powder in to spice it up some.

Robert J Sakimano wrote:zero fat, zero sugar, zero taste yogurt.

throwing some protein powder in to spice it up some.

Never in my life did I consider protein powder as an option to “spice it up”.

Motown Spartan wrote:

Robert J Sakimano wrote:zero fat, zero sugar, zero taste yogurt.

throwing some protein powder in to spice it up some.

Never in my life did I consider protein powder as an option to “spice it up”.

(that was the joke.. I was illustrating how boring the yogurt was).

Dammit to hell. It ain't funny if you have to explain it, Motown.

The Pantry wrote:Always stuff to cut in the yard.  $38 on Amazon this weekend.

This is back on sale at Amazon this weekend for $40.  Quite handy.

Packed one of my salt grinders with Celtic sea salt for my stay in the hospital. Discovered it was missing from my bag when I was released. Had to buy another. Highly recommend for salt and pepper. 4 ounce capacity. Infinitely adjustable. Only $9 on Amazon now.

Vegetarian bibimbap from Charlie Kang's.

tGreenWay wrote:

duffy munn wrote:I spent $350 at Horrocks yesterday. Except I didn't even go to Horrocks but my wife and MIL did. At first I was kinda pissed but then I realized I didn't have to go to Horrocks. And we have LOTS of plants now.

Horrocks is a dangerous place.

I've never been to Horrocks.

I hear a lot about it, which tells me that it ain't my kind of place.

Robert J Sakimano wrote:

tGreenWay wrote:



Horrocks is a dangerous place.

I've never been to Horrocks.

I hear a lot about it, which tells me that it ain't my kind of place.

You don’t like fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables? That’s odd.

Bought an hour’s worth of acupuncture today.

tGreenWay wrote:

Robert J Sakimano wrote: I've never been to Horrocks.

I hear a lot about it, which tells me that it ain't my kind of place.

You don’t like fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables? That’s odd.

from what I hear, it's really crowded.

plus, it's a ways away - I feel like I can get locally grown fruits and vegetables between here and there.

Vegan oyster sauce

Robert J Sakimano wrote:

tGreenWay wrote:



You don’t like fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables? That’s odd.

from what I hear, it's really crowded.

plus, it's a ways away - I feel like I can get locally grown fruits and vegetables between here and there.

It’s definitely increased its footprint since the last time I was there. It’s been a long time since I did anything but shop for perennials. My favorite grocery pickup was the day I bought a ten pound bag of potatoes. The black dirt was still moist and the whole bag smelled fantastic. I was pretty sure they’d only been out of the ground a couple hours at most, especially considering the grower was from Grand Ledge.
I do wish they opened a sister store on the east side. Word is their beer and wine selection is first rate, which would be a selling point to me. They probably sell Pabst for you.

tGreenWay wrote:Bought an hour’s worth of acupuncture today.

Sounds like you got stuck with a hefty bill and it left a big hole in your wallet.