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gremlin wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 9:57 am
Count Steer wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 9:22 am


I'd go for the watering can one.
And a medical kit including a needle extraction set. :shock:
I'll have you know I have a cross stitch kit here at the mo that I do a bit - I've only stabbed myself once and didn't need the nurse!!! :angelic-green: :angelic-green: :angelic-green: :obscene-birdiedoublered:
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Noggin wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 10:54 am
weeksy wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 9:19 am
Noggin wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 9:18 am Right now, a Lanarte cross stitch kit! Mostly cos I can't go home to find the half finished grey cat on black background and my friends haven't seen it (I know it's there, it's just not where I thought it was!). Need to get back into cross stitch or crochet to stop myself doom-scrolling the internet!!!

But the Lanarte is a bit expensive and I have a choice of three that I like, soooooo - they'll sit on the Amazon list for a bit longer I guess!!!

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If anyone wants to choose for me, that'd be aces!! :lol: :lol: :lol:


(EDIT : I have a few lego in mind too - just not sure I want to make space for them when I eventually get home!!!)
How much is expensive ? We'll buy it for you. Send your Paypal info and i'll send it over from the forum funds as a GWS present.
You guys really don't have ot do that. I mean, I won't say no, but you are always so kind :wub:

The watering can is a smidge under 37€ on amazon but I'm not sure I have paypal :? I do have revolut if that's any good?

amazon.fr/-/en/gp/product/B001O1BFGM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A1X6FK5RDHNB96&psc=1

But honestly, it is a lovely thought and gesture - and if you are serious, I'll see if I can find out if I have a current paypal :wub:
I assume i can send it over via Revolut.
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weeksy wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 10:59 am
Noggin wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 10:54 am
weeksy wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 9:19 am

How much is expensive ? We'll buy it for you. Send your Paypal info and i'll send it over from the forum funds as a GWS present.
You guys really don't have ot do that. I mean, I won't say no, but you are always so kind :wub:

The watering can is a smidge under 37€ on amazon but I'm not sure I have paypal :? I do have revolut if that's any good?

amazon.fr/-/en/gp/product/B001O1BFGM/ref=ox_sc_act_title_4?smid=A1X6FK5RDHNB96&psc=1

But honestly, it is a lovely thought and gesture - and if you are serious, I'll see if I can find out if I have a current paypal :wub:
I assume i can send it over via Revolut.
I can PM my number for Revolut
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You've sent €44.32 EUR

Enjoy...
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You’re very kind :wub:

Currently in physio (can use the phone cos it’s the machine that bends my knee for me!) but I will order the kit when I’m back in my room 💗💗💗
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weeksy wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 11:57 am
You've sent €44.32 EUR
Enjoy...
Nice one Weeksy 😎

(I'd have gone with the watering can one too incidentally).
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The usual variety of old Kaws... GPZ900R, GPz750, Gpz1100, ELR etc... There's another '83 GPz11 that has my attention...
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Made an enquiry on a Tesla Model 3 LR - deliberating....
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v8-powered wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 8:43 pm Made an enquiry on a Tesla Model 3 LR - deliberating....
Did you test drive it?
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Taipan wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 10:02 pm
v8-powered wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 8:43 pm Made an enquiry on a Tesla Model 3 LR - deliberating....
Did you test drive it?
Not yet - hopefully this weekend. Only over in Maldon, so not too far....
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v8-powered wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2026 8:43 pm Made an enquiry on a Tesla Model 3 LR - deliberating....
I keep looking at a Model Y, wifey and I test drove it separately and we both liked it. Charging it off grid is something I need to work out before buying.
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Casa sst 265 engine for my Lambretta (£8.5k).
Bought the scooter for £10k in January, already spent £3k on it and seriously considering this replacement engine, ffs I think I've got problems.
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Flux wrote: Sat Mar 28, 2026 8:38 am Casa sst 265 engine for my Lambretta (£8.5k).
Bought the scooter for £10k in January, already spent £3k on it and seriously considering this replacement engine, ffs I think I've got problems.
I'd say they're nice problems. :thumbup:

If you are going for the 265 engine (ah gowangowangowan you know you want to :D ) I hope some of the £3k went on uprating the brakes. :lol:

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Nothing really, I had a browse around the mall this morning but didn't feel like buying anything.
I'm feeling drawn towards a 488 Pista but I'm in two minds, I've got a lot tied up in cars at the moment and it's perhaps enough for now.
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Flux wrote: Sat Mar 28, 2026 8:38 am Casa sst 265 engine for my Lambretta (£8.5k).
Bought the scooter for £10k in January, already spent £3k on it and seriously considering this replacement engine, ffs I think I've got problems.

No pockets in a shroud and AFAIK they're easy to swap out, my cousin is still well into the scooter scene and it looks a lot of fun.
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I ponder quite a bit.

Currently I'm trying to get a mate to buy my old R90S,just so I don't bite for it. I'm also watching a 69 H1 and a 72 H2,all of which are too spendy....so far.

Threads like this don't help at all. :(
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Some prescription sunglasses from Specsavers
Pick them up yesterday - look cool, variofocals, one set polarised , one set not

The lens are terrible - i have no idea what their lens technician was doing but the transition point in about 70% up the lens so it is like wearing bottle tops ! And the field of vision is unbelievably narrow.

Will be returned on Monday …
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New garage doors (which I intended to sort before Christmas, but didn't).

New house gates (several limbs required for that, but the current ones are fucked, and we may as well get some decent ones that'll last).

A Triumph Scrambler.

The gates are going to wipe me out for the foreseeable I reckon...
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Sunny wrote: Sat Mar 28, 2026 3:08 pm New garage doors (which I intended to sort before Christmas, but didn't).

New house gates (several limbs required for that, but the current ones are fucked, and we may as well get some decent ones that'll last).

A Triumph Scrambler.

The gates are going to wipe me out for the foreseeable I reckon...
It's a pity one didn't know of any wood artisans close by. :silent:
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Skub wrote: Sat Mar 28, 2026 3:29 pm
Sunny wrote: Sat Mar 28, 2026 3:08 pm New garage doors (which I intended to sort before Christmas, but didn't).

New house gates (several limbs required for that, but the current ones are fucked, and we may as well get some decent ones that'll last).

A Triumph Scrambler.

The gates are going to wipe me out for the foreseeable I reckon...
It's a pity one didn't know of any wood artisans close by. :silent:
He's better at round things 😆

Plus for the longevity thing we're going for metal framed, hence the need for several limbs rather than just one...
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