My Strange Addiction - Page 2

BigV · 08-18-2011, 06:22 PM

I can barely get out of Yankee Candle with my lunch intact.

The overpowering density of the atmosphere is practically unbearable. Taken one at a time, the candles are quite nice and I've had a few here before. Though, my inner cheap bastard strongly prefers to shop at the cheaper stores for cheaper candles.

I have a weakness for tools, hand tools mostly, but I love power tools too. Witness my recent repair of the hatch on my car. I consider them my "payment" for doing a job, I love it when I can justify getting another tool. I do like to get tools that can be used more than once, so specialized tools that are needed for *this job only*, while cool, are not usually appealing enough to purchase.

I own a lot of movies, but that has tapered off with the increased ability to stream them. Same with music. Craft materials tend to accumulate here, I can usually make something I need (I fixed SonofV's headphones today with a bracket I modified and a ring clamp. His Deadmau5 helmet/mask was put together with what we had here. McGuyver got nothin on me man).

My retail therapy experiences are on indefinite hold though, the economy don'tcha know?

plthijinx · 08-18-2011, 08:21 PM

novels. Just today, eventhough I have about 5 ahead of this one, I bought a stewart woods novel tonight when I went to the store to buy supper...

Also, like BigV, tools. I need about ohhhh idunno, 6 more grand worth? I cant go to homo depot or lowes without walking out with something.

Aliantha · 08-18-2011, 08:29 PM

Books. I used to love going to borders in the city. I have spent a huge amount of money on books over the years, but I don't regret it. I've enjoyed every single one of them, and will again.

I look forward to the day when things aren't so tight financially and I can allow myself to go into a bookstore again.

plthijinx · 08-18-2011, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Lola Bunny

.....The other day, I saw a tote in just the perfect size that I've been longing for all these years, wanted it so badly, but I left the store without buying it......

all you have to do is ask. you are a treasured friend and it would be an honor to buy it for you.

Lola Bunny · 08-18-2011, 10:03 PM

Hehe....It's the thought that counts, and I greatly appreciate your thought.

plthijinx · 08-18-2011, 10:05 PM

ohhhh alright. well christmas is coming up soon! hm? hhm? hhhhm? pm me a little hint and info!

Sundae · 08-19-2011, 01:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by plthijinx

all you have to do is ask. you are a treasured friend and it would be an honor to buy it for you.

This made my breath hitch a little bit. Bless both of you x

Undertoad · 08-19-2011, 12:16 PM

My soot-covered ceiling asks Yankee Candle lovers to switch to soy.

limey · 08-19-2011, 12:38 PM

I'm afraid my Kindle has let loose my book-acquisition reflex. I'd run out of shelf space, now I'm packing them into my Kindle, including all the out-of-copyright books which I want to own and have read/will read again/might read/ought to read.
I get the impression that the mp3 player has done the same for Mr Limey.

Spexxvet · 08-19-2011, 01:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lola Bunny

mom's implants

Mom got new boobs? You go, girl.

Lola Bunny · 08-19-2011, 02:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sundae

This made my breath hitch a little bit. Bless both of you x

We're just good friends. He wouldn't have said all that if he realized how expensive the purse is.

But it is a blessing to have good friends, isn't it?

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spexxvet

Mom got new boobs? You go, girl.

Dental implants...

Lola Bunny · 08-19-2011, 02:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Undertoad

My soot-covered ceiling asks Yankee Candle lovers to switch to soy.

Soy is sootless? Does it freshen the room well too?

Undertoad · 08-19-2011, 02:31 PM

Well I was told that soy produces less soot, but a short Google investigation seems to say that this might not be the case.

We used unscented soy candles for a while, it seems like scents are put into soy candles in the same way they are put into "regular" candles, and work the same way.

Big Sarge · 08-19-2011, 02:37 PM

You had better not let him buy it. You know how jealous it will make me

infinite monkey · 08-19-2011, 02:39 PM

I can't justify the price for expensive candles. I can get very smelly cheap candles that serve my purpose just fine. I burn a ton of tealights (in stained glass and clear swirly glass containers) and smaller ones in glass jars. I don't want to spend a fortune on them if I'm burning them almost every night. (I don't like a lot of light...at night the light from the candles and the TV or computer is more than enough.)

08-18-2011, 06:22 PM	#16
BigV Goon Squad Leader Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Seattle Posts: 27,063	I can barely get out of Yankee Candle with my lunch intact. The overpowering density of the atmosphere is practically unbearable. Taken one at a time, the candles are quite nice and I've had a few here before. Though, my inner cheap bastard strongly prefers to shop at the cheaper stores for cheaper candles. I have a weakness for tools, hand tools mostly, but I love power tools too. Witness my recent repair of the hatch on my car. I consider them my "payment" for doing a job, I love it when I can justify getting another tool. I do like to get tools that can be used more than once, so specialized tools that are needed for this job only, while cool, are not usually appealing enough to purchase. I own a lot of movies, but that has tapered off with the increased ability to stream them. Same with music. Craft materials tend to accumulate here, I can usually make something I need (I fixed SonofV's headphones today with a bracket I modified and a ring clamp. His Deadmau5 helmet/mask was put together with what we had here. McGuyver got nothin on me man). My retail therapy experiences are on indefinite hold though, the economy don'tcha know? __________________ Be Just and Fear Not.

08-18-2011, 08:21 PM	#17
plthijinx Master Dwellar Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,197	novels. Just today, eventhough I have about 5 ahead of this one, I bought a stewart woods novel tonight when I went to the store to buy supper... Also, like BigV, tools. I need about ohhhh idunno, 6 more grand worth? I cant go to homo depot or lowes without walking out with something. __________________ For your dreams to come true, you must first have a dream.

08-18-2011, 08:29 PM	#18
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	Books. I used to love going to borders in the city. I have spent a huge amount of money on books over the years, but I don't regret it. I've enjoyed every single one of them, and will again. I look forward to the day when things aren't so tight financially and I can allow myself to go into a bookstore again. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

08-18-2011, 10:05 PM	#21
plthijinx Master Dwellar Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 4,197	ohhhh alright. well christmas is coming up soon! hm? hhm? hhhhm? pm me a little hint and info! __________________ For your dreams to come true, you must first have a dream.

08-19-2011, 12:38 PM	#24
limey Encroaching on your decrees Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: An island within the south-west coast of Scotland Posts: 7,016	I'm afraid my Kindle has let loose my book-acquisition reflex. I'd run out of shelf space, now I'm packing them into my Kindle, including all the out-of-copyright books which I want to own and have read/will read again/might read/ought to read. I get the impression that the mp3 player has done the same for Mr Limey. __________________ Living it up on the edge ... of civilisation, within the southwest coast of

08-18-2011, 10:03 PM	#20
Lola Bunny Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 2,728	Hehe....It's the thought that counts, and I greatly appreciate your thought.

08-19-2011, 12:16 PM	#23
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	My soot-covered ceiling asks Yankee Candle lovers to switch to soy.

08-19-2011, 02:31 PM	#28
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	Well I was told that soy produces less soot, but a short Google investigation seems to say that this might not be the case. We used unscented soy candles for a while, it seems like scents are put into soy candles in the same way they are put into "regular" candles, and work the same way.

08-19-2011, 02:37 PM	#29
Big Sarge Werepandas - lurking in your shadows Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: In the Deep South Posts: 3,408	You had better not let him buy it. You know how jealous it will make me __________________ Give a man a match, & he'll be warm for 20 seconds. But toss that man a white phosphorus grenade and he'll be warm for the rest of his life.

08-19-2011, 02:39 PM	#30
infinite monkey Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 13,002	I can't justify the price for expensive candles. I can get very smelly cheap candles that serve my purpose just fine. I burn a ton of tealights (in stained glass and clear swirly glass containers) and smaller ones in glass jars. I don't want to spend a fortune on them if I'm burning them almost every night. (I don't like a lot of light...at night the light from the candles and the TV or computer is more than enough.)

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