Images of items I have purchased (except trainers [no feet pics])

Junglist · 29 Nov 2019 at 16:31

Guest2 said:
A big warm waterproof coat. Another thread on here prompted me so sold my old down coat to fund this (Rab Resolution)
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Really nice! I've been eyeballing a Rab or Arcteryx coat for a few weeks now but my North Face one is holding strong and as I only got it earlier this year I need to be patient. I'm very envious of yours though!

Delvis said:
That'll be fun to walk it...should be easier than my Adidas Power Perfects anyway

They're actually pretty comfortable. I thought it would feel a bit weird but does feel like I'm walking on... air...

dirtychinchilla said:
Do you need a prescription for these?

I wish. I would've preferred to pay the price for which I pay for my prescriptions.

Phate · 29 Nov 2019 at 17:06

Black Friday got me.

Damn HL Alyx reminded me I didn't own HL1 or HL2 Episode 2 so I am planning on starting from the beginning and working my way through.

I bet I end up buying into bloody VR as well

Captain · 29 Nov 2019 at 17:13

dirtychinchilla said:
Do you need a prescription for these?

You’d need to be on medication to walk out the house wearing those

Mark A · 29 Nov 2019 at 17:45

Phate said:
I bet I end up buying into bloody VR as well

I'm in the same boat. Had 0 interest in VR until HLA was announced and now I spent a couple of hours looking into headsets yesterday

. Going to wait for reviews and see if its worth the investment.

I bought some new headphones to replace my X1s and a stuffed toy. I'm no audiophile, but they definitely sound clearer to me in the highs. Mid seems to be lacking a little, but not enough to be an issue. They sound really good to me and a bargain at £105 (£99 at the moment I think). I'm surprised how much the X1 headband had loosened up though compared to the new X2s. I am going to be carelful not to stretch it too much so these don't go the same way.

Junglist · 29 Nov 2019 at 18:03

Clov!s said:
You’d need to be on medication to walk out the house wearing those

They pushed me up to 6' today so I'm taking it as a win.

I may even buy another pair just to post in this thread to rile you all up again!

Mr.Fantastic · 29 Nov 2019 at 18:20

Phate said:
Black Friday got me.

Damn HL Alyx reminded me I didn't own HL1 or HL2 Episode 2 so I am planning on starting from the beginning and working my way through.

I bet I end up buying into bloody VR as well

I would highly recommend Black Mesa if you're going to play them from the beginning, HL1 complete remake from scratch.

Snookums · 29 Nov 2019 at 18:45

My latest purchase;

Got a pretty good deal on it all in the end and currently got the Clwb chilling. Very happy with my little corner of the kitchen now, got my morning and after brew sorted and then the evening bevs on tap now too!

200sols · 29 Nov 2019 at 18:47

Fine taste, beer and coffee.

wez130 · 29 Nov 2019 at 19:12

So good you had to show us the same pic twice

Snookums · 29 Nov 2019 at 19:22

200sols said:
Fine taste, beer and coffee.

Why thank you, to add to it the beans in the machine are also fresh 200 degrees Brazilian love affair, the pleasure of my other half getting off the train next to one of their stores!

wez130 said:
So good you had to show us the same pic twice

Whoops fixed now

Phate · 29 Nov 2019 at 19:33

Mr.Fantastic said:
I would highly recommend Black Mesa if you're going to play them from the beginning, HL1 complete remake from scratch.

Is that a mod?

DezUk · 29 Nov 2019 at 22:06

Snookums said:
My latest purchase;

Got a pretty good deal on it all in the end and currently got the Clwb chilling. Very happy with my little corner of the kitchen now, got my morning and after brew sorted and then the evening bevs on tap now too!

Very nice mate...... can I ask where you got this and how much we are roughly talking fir a beer setup like this?

Snookums · 29 Nov 2019 at 22:14

DezUk said:
Very nice mate...... can I ask where you got this and how much we are roughly talking fir a beer setup like this?

Beer hawk currently have a black friday deal on. Starter bundle of perfect draught machine, 1 keg and glasses cost me £212 (The glasses I got were the dearest ones though most only make like 204) and the kegs are currently on offer for 3 for 2 cost me £60 for the extra kegs. From this evenings tipple I can only highly recommend it. I don't even drink that much beer especially at home but when I do I want the best I can get as its a treat. Same with my coffee machine, don;t drink a great deal but wanted some of the best I could get at home for when I do want it.

Also would like to add you get tokens for everything you spend with Beerhawk and you get £5 back when you return the kegs. So in total it cost me 272 but minus my tokens and keg returns makes it around £235. If you do want to grab one let me know as they have a referral scheme too, I believe you get 10% off but not certain if it stacks with offers but no harm in trying I guess

Phemo · 29 Nov 2019 at 22:38

Reminds me, I need to stock up on PerfectDraft kegs and I've got a few to return. Spotted some Jupiler kegs for around 18 euros (plus 5 euro keg deposit) in Belgium which isn't too bad. Just need to squeeze in a euro trip before xmas

Delvis · 29 Nov 2019 at 23:12

Phate said:
Black Friday got me.

Damn HL Alyx reminded me I didn't own HL1 or HL2 Episode 2 so I am planning on starting from the beginning and working my way through.

I bet I end up buying into bloody VR as well

You didn't have HL1? Have you played it?

Who are you?

Steampunk · 29 Nov 2019 at 23:47

Delvis said:
You didn't have HL1? Have you played it?

Who are you?

If his profile page is accurate, he was only ten years old when it was released. Not many that age had gaming PCs in 1998.

Phate · 30 Nov 2019 at 05:39

Delvis said:
You didn't have HL1? Have you played it?

Who are you?

I did own it, I just never got around to playing it

- also I didn't own it until after owning HL2 and never registered it to my Steam account. It was some time ago. I was young...and stupid

Now I'm just older and stupid, so now it's time to remediate that

Did love HL2 though :cool:

bought that one on release!

Phate · 30 Nov 2019 at 05:42

Steampunk said:
If his profile page is accurate, he was only ten years old when it was released. Not many that age had gaming PCs in 1998.

It is accurate. I still remember the TV adverts for it. It didn't appeal to me at the time. No idea why.

Guest2 · 30 Nov 2019 at 08:51

JunglistE said:
Really nice! I've been eyeballing a Rab or Arcteryx coat for a few weeks now but my North Face one is holding strong and as I only got it earlier this year I need to be patient. I'm very envious of yours though

I’m actually selling an Arcteryx Cerium LT to part fund the Rab. The Cerium is a great jacket but not at all waterproof / shower proof. As a mid layer in UK it serves no purpose to me really.
At least with the Rab i can be warm in ~0c weather, then when it changes and rains it’ll not get ruined. It is roasting when quick walking around with it on though so wear it open quite a lot

Delvis · 30 Nov 2019 at 11:08

Phate said:
I did own it, I just never got around to playing it - also I didn't own it until after owning HL2 and never registered it to my Steam account. It was some time ago. I was young...and stupid

Now I'm just older and stupid, so now it's time to remediate that

Did love HL2 though bought that one on release!

*Facepalm*

The Source version is okay,it's essentially the same game but slightly improved graphics wise.

Black Mesa (as mentioned above) is a complete remake from the community, it used to be free, but you probably have to buy it now.

Still, just play the source version as it's what the game was originally.

Steampunk said:
If his profile page is accurate, he was only ten years old when it was released. Not many that age had gaming PCs in 1998.

Meh, I'm only 33 tbh