The best thing I have ever bought.....

[bigbadwolf]

Me and the lads used to get stoned on Hash and shoot at stuff with it. The gun cost me about $50 and a bag of about 200 bullets cost $5. We never fired at any animals or hurt anyone and it gave me piece of mind to have with me on site as Pakistan can be a very dangerous place but thankfully it never came to that. You can buy anything like that out there such as handguns, anti tank rockets and grenades. All surplus stock. It was great fun although it had a very heavy kick to it, ask any bloke out there if they'd like a go on one and I bet you they'd jump at the chance.

[lard]

RosieH Wrote:

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> what on earth did you do with an AK47?

Anything he wanted. Bdum tish.

[indiepanda]

I would have said my ipod until it stopped charging properly the other weekend. Still, I have had it for two and a half years, maybe time to upgrade.

I guess my hi-fi I have had for about 10 years, bought with my first bonus at work - wasn't mega expensive, but not exactly cheap either, and I still enjoy it.

[char1ie]

Racing car. Bought last year. Running strong now and giving me lots of excitement:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d37/charliemoseley/brandsHatch1.jpg

[EDOldie]

Like Keef my guitar, a Larrivee, it even sounds good when I play it.

[AcedOut]

charl1e, nice! Where do you race it?

[char1ie]

All over, in a classic touring car series. Last week at Brands Hatch. Season is finished now - next race is March 22. Last race:

http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d37/charliemoseley/brandsHatch9.jpg

Charlie

[????]

In all honesty, illegal and in the company of a young lady who would share in the illegality and more soon afterwards....

.....oh,and I suppose a drink for my missus* the night I met her

*may or may not have been the same 'young lady'

[Jeremy]

My estate car, bought 10 years ago and will hopefully still be going in 10 years time. When I wake up to find a scratch down the side, or a chip in the bumper - it doesn't ruin my day. I can park it anywhere and be fairly sure that nobody will bother stealing it. Can fit an entire band backline in it, or a wardrobe, fridge/freezer, even a small sofa.

[*Bob*]

Apple computers.

Motorbikes.

A logburning stove.

I'm slightly nerdy, slightly foolhardy and very warm.

[lozzyloz]

If I had one of these it probably would be

[yourmomma]

Probably the first pint of beer I'm gonna buy in around 1 hour. mmmm beer!!

[Asset]

you're like so materialistic guys

[lozzyloz]

Is that the alternative Madonna Mix?

[ruffers]

One of many answers....

Possibly a strange answer but Disintegration CD by The Cure. Even though it's not my 'favourite' album, or the best I own if you ask me either question it's the one that gets played the most.

Or...

Tickets to see The Sisterhood at The Electric Ballroom. They turned into The Mission half way through.

Or...

R790 FBJ, a 900 Diversion. I loved that bike.

[MrBen]

I knew this thread would get very materialistic. Surely the true joys in life are the crunch of frosted leaves on a crisp sunny Autumn morning? The joys of a tasty, but simple meal with good friends? The Guardian (for most of you) on a Saturday morning...

No bollocks to that!

So here's some more:

- Guitars! - the tobacco sunburst Fender '62 reissue I bought from a very kind Scotsman on this forum

- My new Oliver Sweeney boots with the chunky soles

- A glass lemon juicer from 1930's that was handed down from my great grandma and squeezes lemons so well it makes me happy

- The very last Smiths album

- David Carnells boxer shorts - which are still in my spare room

[david_carnell]

I don't believe I ever received payment for those. It was more of a bartering agreement.

[Muttley]

My Auritone bedside radio/alarm, as advertised on the back of The Sunday Times magazine in 1977, still by my bed to this day. Mind you, it cost ?13 when I bought it, and would probably cost ?13 new today. That's deflation for you.

[SimonM]

Our Panasonic breadmaker....

[MadWorld74]

cars...radio alarm clocks...breadmakers.....ummm, the best thing I have bought 'recently; is the very very tasty mulled wine that is now being servied in the warm and cosy Franklins bar.....

[Michael Palaeologus]

I have my pair of Carnell boxers in a frame, on the wall, near the front door. They are authentically unwashed.

[indiepanda]

My iron bed with pocket sprung mattress and thick feather duvet... I have no desire to get out of it on cold days like these.

[MadWorld74]

best thing I ever bought...my tattoos.