Good cutlery.
+1 for cutlery, although I don't have the best stuff ever. we have onieda stainless steel set that I expect to take everyday beating for quite a while.
I also just bought henckels twin signature knives for the kitchen. They weren't the best they make either but good value.
Locally Hackman pretty much does it too for cuttlery, on other hand it's hard to see what could go wrong with solid piece of stainless steel... If not of course forcefully bented or something similiar...
yeah, if they are used for their intended purpose, they will be fine. In fact, mine are hefty enough to withstand the occasional MacGyver-ing.
I also just bought henckels twin signature knives for the kitchen.
and I have a feeling I will get at least 250k miles out of my Honda Civic.
Anyone have a sewing machine they would pu ton the list of:
'buy it once, it lasts a lifetime' type products
incidentally, my honda civic (hatchback) lasted 18 years :-D I loved that thing to death. What a scrappy trooper.
In the end when it died btw it was my fault. That car seriously had another 10 years in it. I'm not joking.
A decent microwave. Mine is still going after 20 years.
I dunno... it's kinda hit and miss with appliances, but our Whirlpool stuff has been great. We had a problem with our dishwasher, but that was because it was left partially open and liquid was spilled down into the latch in the door. I replaced the control board and control panel, and it's good as new (and looked new again.) It's all 11-12 years old now.
What I find ironic is, if you spend over $1000 USD on any appliance, it's appears that it's more likely it will fail. I know too many people with high end front load clothes washers and high end "Pro" ranges that failed in under 12 months.
For what it is worth, be still haven't decided between A Pfaff, Bernina, or Janome. Pfaff don't have as many features at the price point that the Janome does... but of the three I have heard the LEAST bad stuff about Pfaff.
Anything with a rechargeable battery is NOT going to make this list.
I particularly despise Dustbusters for this.
Anything with a rechargeable battery is NOT going to make this list.
A decent microwave. Mine is still going after 20 years.
My truck's lasted 56 years.
Well, I guess the 5150 and other crap like that could been seen as "buy it once". The PC 300 series is still going stong as well.
Contrary to the common view, a lot of the modern IBM stuff does last a long time. A friend of mine has his whole house full of IBM stuff that's been running 24/7 for years, none of it has broken (servers, intellistations, thinkcentres etc).
Food is ruined by microwaves, tastes so horrible... for those two reasons (bad taste & health), I never used a microwave in, probably 3 years now.
I dunno... it's kinda hit and miss with appliances, but our Whirlpool stuff has been great. We had a problem with our dishwasher, but that was because it was left partially open and liquid was spilled down into the latch in the door. I replaced the control board and control panel, and it's good as new (and looked new again.) It's all 11-12 years old now.
What I find ironic is, if you spend over $1000 USD on any appliance, it's appears that it's more likely it will fail. I know too many people with high end front load clothes washers and high end "Pro" ranges that failed in under 12 months.
Lol, I work for an appliance store and anything high end nowadays is crap.
In some Countries, a Wife, the best cleaning product available.
They also have the ability to produce babies, cook, speak, etcetera. very flexible, these Wives.
Unfortunately, some have issues of being rebellious, over-spending and of general nuisance.
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I have a complaint. My Samsung American-style fridge freezer says in the manual that it has self-closing doors. I left the door open for twenty minutes, and while it did flash and bleep to warn me, it did not close the door by itself. Turns out it is referring to the magnetic seal when it says self-closing. Please pass on my displeasure.
Having said that, it has since lasted many years with no significant faults, despite having too many bells and whistles for its own good.
Good question. I'll ask him since my penis is kinda big and those ashes alone may fill it up.
Big Daddy wears Mephisto shoes?
I bought a Leica UltraVid. Made in Portugal, WTF!
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Mesphisto shoes
...Even so, they will eventually wear out. When they do, we will repair or replace them. We will go on repairing or replacing them for the rest of your life – guaranteed.
Buy Once.
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I found a lightly-used pair of Mephisto Abels (http://www.clogkingdom.com/product/MEPHABEL?gdftrk=gdfV2822_a_7c950_a_7c3657_a_7cMEPHABEL) at the local thrift store a few weeks ago for $8. These shoes have ruined me... I had no idea shoes could be this comfortable. My Eccos don't even come close.
With a few coats of brown polish, they actually look pretty sharp too.
Zsmurf was referring to the old Rovers - the Series I, II, III and Defenders are actually well-made. Once they started making Discoveries, their product line seemed to go down the tubes.
I agree, the little expenrience I have driven with Defenders have gave me out look that they are terrible, also left-hand versions aren't the optimal desing...
You wouldn't try to use a your keyboard to hammer down nails. And you wouldn't use your hammer to try to input words on the computer.I've heard some interesting things about using Model M's to bash people into bleeding unconsciousness. I suppose they'd work as hammers in moments of life-saving desperation.
Yes. But then again. You should't see the Defender as a car for normal riding. Using it to drive to the super market to buy food is just plain stupid. Rather see it as a tool for bringing large amount of stuff to places where it otherwise would be hard to get it without having to worry what will happen to the car.
Comparing a Defender with a Subaru is equally meaningless.
Yes. But then again. You should't see the Defender as a car for normal riding. Using it to drive to the super market to buy food is just plain stupid. Rather see it as a tool for bringing large amount of stuff to places where it otherwise would be hard to get it without having to worry what will happen to the car.
Jeeps, Toyotas, even Hummer H1's can do it all just fine. Though you might have a tough time finding a parking spot for the H1.
Don't get me wrong, I really do like Defenders. They are some of the best built off road vehicles ever made. Right from the factory they were setup almost perfectly.
But my choice based on my experience off road and living a few hours away from Moab would be a Jeep or Toyota.
But a Unimog would sure be fun.
I have seen Defender fail to get where other vechile have succeeded, but to be fair other one was APC with traction chains...
Jeeps, Toyotas, even Hummer H1's can do it all just fine. Though you might have a tough time finding a parking spot for the H1.
I've seen Hummer H1's (HumVee) as cheap as $15k US.
Buy Once.
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Another affirmation for having gone with HONDA!!
While at the moment, I am adding Chad to my AAA membership since I have actually used the greater percentage of tows allowed to rescue HIM and currently am researching how to fix the E36 ignition barrel in the hopes that it doesn't cost 600 to 1000 bucks and weeks to fix. We've had the "new" bmw less than a few months and already unanticipated problems... I am beginning to hate BMW. Personally I think Ze Germans could learn a few things from Ze Japanese in terms of auto manufacture...
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Miata.Meh, only the uniformed feel this way. The Miata is the quintessential modern equivalent of the pure sports car of yesterday. Visit a local track on nearly any weekend and find out exactly what I'm talking about.
#3 on the Car Talk Girly Car List. (http://www.cartalk.com/content/features/Guy-Chick-Cars/chick.html)
F-150 is on the Manly List. No brainer there.
I think it is quite interesting that VWs are regarded as 'chick'. In Europe they are mostly regarded as ugly, yet reliable machines.
... they are mostly regarded as ugly, yet reliable machines.Sounds like some other machines I've heard about ...
I suppose that you can't argue that trucks are 'manly', but I've noticed that most truck owners rarely buy them for their intended manly use. For most it seems to be primarily about image. Truck beds are almost always empty, not a single scratch or dent to be found, big shiny chrome rims, and most seem to rarely if ever used for towing. Kinda negates the whole manly thing, imo.
Now would probably be a good time to admit that in addition to my track Miata, I also own a Ford SUV and a Honda Civic. :wink:
I don't really agree with you there. I use my old truck for hauling brush and big things that don't fit in the car. And so do many other people I know.
There are exceptions to everything. I'm mostly referring to the guys who buy trucks and basically treat them like show cars. That's not manly, that's what you do when you want others to perceive you that way.
Look at all the countries throughout Europe. Nearly no one owns a pickup, yet they somehow manage just fine. Funny, that.
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Nissan. Looks middling to me.
Is that barrel distortion or did his head grow and his body shrunk?
Ford is pretty high on most lists right now, actually. They've got great styling, features people like, and decent variety in their lineup.
Iand sewing machines only last nearly forever.
As for longevity of cars, I took this picture in Stockholm in the summer of 2009. Pre-1980s Mercedes-Benzes seem to last forever.
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Gotta tell ya, I'm not seeing it lol.
I'm just curious if anybody has an IBM that's shinier because that isn't all that shiny.
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Quote from: Babbylar;212303A decent microwave. Mine is still going after 20 years.
Somewhat it sad that before kitchen appliances lasted 15-20 years(in my house the electric-oven/stove, fridge/freezer and dishwasher each lasted at least 15 years I think, and fridge still going strong for 20 year which is about my age...)
And now just 3-4 years at worst...
In the late 1970s my (then) girlfriend asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I told her "a really good knife"
She went to the hardware store and the clerk talked her into getting me the best needle-nosed pliers that they carried.
At the time, I was disappointed, but now, over half a lifetime later, they are still as excellent as they were new.
I rarely think about her, but I use those pliers all the time.
Thanks, Joyce!
Did you ever end up getting a really good knife?
And if so, has it lasted as well as the pliers?
In the late 1970s my (then) girlfriend asked me what I wanted for my birthday. I told her "a really good knife"
She went to the hardware store and the clerk talked her into getting me the best needle-nosed pliers that they carried.
At the time, I was disappointed, but now, over half a lifetime later, they are still as excellent as they were new.
I rarely think about her, but I use those pliers all the time.
Thanks, Joyce!
Hope ur wife doesn't chk up on ur forum posts reminiscing about old GFs.
Hope ur wife doesn't chk up on ur forum posts reminiscing about old GFs.
Don't worry, it all happened long before you were even born.
Condoms. Man that one has been sitting in my wallet forever.
I'm using my dad's old first-gen Fluke 83 multimeter from 1990, I just had to fix some bad solder joints and it works great! I want to get a Fluke 289 to be able to do even more, but I still won't get rid of this 83! It's still faster than the "good" Bosch meters at school.
A properly made subterranean home.
I want to get out of California so I can have one of those. You just have to be careful about gasses leaching out of the ground into your house and poisoning you.
herpes.
invest in the right guy or girl, and you got it for life.
herpes.
invest in the right guy or girl, and you got it for life.