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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2400 on: January 20, 2021, 11:11:20 AM »
Getting and giving away things through my local BuyNothing group - I have gotten gently used Bogs boots, a bunch of classic books, given away a crib, clothes, etc. It is so great to have a community of this sort - it is a win win - de-clutter my space and and the same time find someone who would truly enjoy having the items you don't need.

A positive thing about the internet for sure!  I've become so spoiled by my Buy Nothing group that when I don't have a response for something that I've posted within 20 minutes, I check to see what I did wrong with my post.  Truly, one person's trash is another person's treasure!

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2401 on: January 20, 2021, 07:47:42 PM »
I second Yoga with Adriene. I try to do at least two of her videos a week.

Knitting myself a headband after losing my store bought one.

Working on a puzzle that was a Christmas gift.

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« Reply #2402 on: January 23, 2021, 05:30:08 PM »
Proofing whole wheat pizza dough for dinner tonight. I've never used 100% whole wheat flour for pizza dough. It's KA flour and a KA recipe, so I'm optimistic!

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2403 on: January 23, 2021, 05:39:36 PM »
I worked on a 5D diamond painting with DD. It was so nice spending time with my daughter and doing something relaxing and creative. We already have the perfect spot for it in our apartment, once it's done.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2404 on: January 23, 2021, 08:53:40 PM »
Oooh I'll play.

Not just library books, but libraries in general are magical places to me. Anywhere I've travelled I've always insisted on visiting at least one local library. Old book smell is lovely to me!

On the note of smells - candles and the smell of coffee

Hiking and nature. I love quiet walks in nature

My lovely dog being so excited to see me after the end of a long day

And last but not least, my family - my husband's corny jokes and my baby's gummy smiles :)

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« Reply #2405 on: January 23, 2021, 10:59:24 PM »
I had an apple that was looking a bit shriveled in the fridge, so I used it to make a German apple cake. All I could think of as I was beating the butter and eggs into oblivion was, “No wonder there’s the stereotype that German women are strong if this is how they made their cakes without the benefit of a mixer!”

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2406 on: January 24, 2021, 02:46:37 PM »

Not just library books, but libraries in general are magical places to me. Anywhere I've travelled I've always insisted on visiting at least one local library. Old book smell is lovely to me!


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Our local library is off rakish 60s design (I love it); the fairly newly built library in Birmingham (UK) is of contemporary design outside but has a Harry Potter -ish interior in places (albeit thoroughly modern). I wish more had a cafe. Bookshops with cafes are as good as libraries sometimes - but they’re not free :-(

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2407 on: January 24, 2021, 05:26:17 PM »
Found a one bowl banana bread recipe. It's a rainy day, so chocolate chip banana bread it is!

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2408 on: January 24, 2021, 06:47:10 PM »
A warm loaf of banana nut bread is good.  But my favorite is hugs.  Warm, loving hugs.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2409 on: January 24, 2021, 07:17:40 PM »
Watching my son hang out with friends he hasn't seen in a year. Seeing him so happy makes me even happier.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2410 on: January 25, 2021, 07:20:39 AM »
I had an apple that was looking a bit shriveled in the fridge, so I used it to make a German apple cake. All I could think of as I was beating the butter and eggs into oblivion was, “No wonder there’s the stereotype that German women are strong if this is how they made their cakes without the benefit of a mixer!”

I like how 90% @Freedomin5 's posts are about food (or maybe those are just the ones that I notice). It makes me feel like we're neighbours instead of half a world away.

Making yummy food makes me happy! 😊 DH and DD aren’t always impressed by my culinary experiments though. Today, I finished off my pumpkin carrot soup because no one else wanted it. Last night, DD ate an entire bowl of the soup while giving me a thumbs down. When asked, she said it tasted bad but she ate it because she’s not allowed to complain about the food.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2411 on: January 25, 2021, 07:25:46 AM »
I gave DD a haircut and gave her bangs. She received several compliments from teachers today. I copied my old hairstylist’s moves to create a layered, piece-y look. It also helps that DD has a cute round face and large eyes, so it’s easy to just frame her face with a shoulder-length layered bob. Probably saved myself between $20-$40 (I have no idea how much a children’s haircut costs).

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2412 on: January 25, 2021, 07:47:54 AM »
Trying new recipes for the first time and having them turn out well.  This one was a make ahead breakfast egg "muffin" and the bacon ones were delicious!  Today I'm going to make caprese stuffed Portobello mushrooms for lunch.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2413 on: January 26, 2021, 09:29:15 AM »
The herb seeds that I have planted have begun to sprout...now I have tiny bits of green to brighten my mood and kitchen counter.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2414 on: January 26, 2021, 11:21:04 AM »
Chickpeas.

Chickpeas are wonderful.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2415 on: January 26, 2021, 11:47:27 AM »
Writing another chapter of my fanfiction, then going back to look it over and thinking to myself "Damn! This is good!"

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2416 on: January 26, 2021, 01:21:08 PM »
The sound wind makes through pine tree needles.

Watching my dog and her "cousins" play every week: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WnLWYV8YK2s3riAQ9

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2417 on: January 27, 2021, 01:07:48 AM »
My cosmos seeds are now strong little seedlings. Looking forward to a riot of summer colour in a few weeks. Plus my dahlias are huge and prolific. I love my garden.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2418 on: January 28, 2021, 08:41:40 AM »
The sound wind makes through pine tree needles.

Watching my dog and her "cousins" play every week: https://photos.app.goo.gl/WnLWYV8YK2s3riAQ9

What is that white stuff on the ground? I've never seen 3-4 inches of frost.... ;)

(We live south of the Mason Dixson line. We don't get much snow but we had a white Christmas this year! Wahoo!)

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2419 on: January 29, 2021, 05:28:11 AM »
I cut my hair. It’s now a more manageable length, and I’m quite satisfied with how it turned out.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2420 on: January 29, 2021, 06:18:15 AM »
Long walks outside in extremely bright and sunny but absolutely freezing days. Getting ready for one now (-30C/-22F).

It's not the coldest today, but it's cold enough that there's something about the air and the way sound travels that's different.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2421 on: January 29, 2021, 06:48:14 AM »
Long walks outside in extremely bright and sunny but absolutely freezing days. Getting ready for one now (-30C/-22F).

It's not the coldest today, but it's cold enough that there's something about the air and the way sound travels that's different.

Glad to find someone else who enjoys this!

Whenever it got below -25ºC I'd walk over to the St Lawrence (frozen) and look at the city  of Levis across from Québec - instead of the normal "twinkling" the lights would just be completely clear and almost... closer... looking.  There's so little distortion in the air at those temperatures, and almost zero water.

Plus... it keeps most people inside!

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2422 on: January 29, 2021, 06:53:19 AM »
Long walks outside in extremely bright and sunny but absolutely freezing days. Getting ready for one now (-30C/-22F).

It's not the coldest today, but it's cold enough that there's something about the air and the way sound travels that's different.

Glad to find someone else who enjoys this!

Whenever it got below -25ºC I'd walk over to the St Lawrence (frozen) and look at the city  of Levis across from Québec - instead of the normal "twinkling" the lights would just be completely clear and almost... closer... looking.  There's so little distortion in the air at those temperatures, and almost zero water.

Plus... it keeps most people inside!

So true. It feels almost post apocalyptic when it's cold enough. Today isn't quite that cold, but when it's -40C/-40F or colder, that's when it feels like I've got the city to myself.

I expect others to be out on the river path today though. It's not ultra cold yet.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2423 on: January 29, 2021, 07:18:29 AM »
Long walks outside in extremely bright and sunny but absolutely freezing days. Getting ready for one now (-30C/-22F).

It's not the coldest today, but it's cold enough that there's something about the air and the way sound travels that's different.

Glad to find someone else who enjoys this!

Whenever it got below -25ºC I'd walk over to the St Lawrence (frozen) and look at the city  of Levis across from Québec - instead of the normal "twinkling" the lights would just be completely clear and almost... closer... looking.  There's so little distortion in the air at those temperatures, and almost zero water.

Plus... it keeps most people inside!

So true. It feels almost post apocalyptic when it's cold enough. Today isn't quite that cold, but when it's -40C/-40F or colder, that's when it feels like I've got the city to myself.

I expect others to be out on the river path today though. It's not ultra cold yet.

It's -17C here this morning and the sun is sparkling off the snow.  So pretty.  May take a walk later if it doesn't cloud over.  This is much nicer than -5 and full overcast.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2424 on: January 29, 2021, 07:22:19 AM »
Long walks outside in extremely bright and sunny but absolutely freezing days. Getting ready for one now (-30C/-22F).

It's not the coldest today, but it's cold enough that there's something about the air and the way sound travels that's different.

Glad to find someone else who enjoys this!

Whenever it got below -25ºC I'd walk over to the St Lawrence (frozen) and look at the city  of Levis across from Québec - instead of the normal "twinkling" the lights would just be completely clear and almost... closer... looking.  There's so little distortion in the air at those temperatures, and almost zero water.

Plus... it keeps most people inside!

I love this, too. I take an hour-long walk every day. There’s almost no one out these days, which makes it even better.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2425 on: January 29, 2021, 09:57:00 AM »
Long walks outside in extremely bright and sunny but absolutely freezing days. Getting ready for one now (-30C/-22F).

It's not the coldest today, but it's cold enough that there's something about the air and the way sound travels that's different.

Glad to find someone else who enjoys this!

Whenever it got below -25ºC I'd walk over to the St Lawrence (frozen) and look at the city  of Levis across from Québec - instead of the normal "twinkling" the lights would just be completely clear and almost... closer... looking.  There's so little distortion in the air at those temperatures, and almost zero water.

Plus... it keeps most people inside!

I love this, too. I take an hour-long walk every day. There’s almost no one out these days, which makes it even better.

There were a few people out on the path today. I live by a very long river path, which is heavily used year round. There were about a half dozen cyclists and two cross country skiers out this morning.

That's another cheap thing I love, not sure if I've posted it already, but I live right by a river with a paved walking/biking path on both sides that I can walk or bike for hours and hours on end. It's the best thing about my city.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2426 on: January 29, 2021, 10:14:10 AM »
Long walks outside in extremely bright and sunny but absolutely freezing days. Getting ready for one now (-30C/-22F).

It's not the coldest today, but it's cold enough that there's something about the air and the way sound travels that's different.

Glad to find someone else who enjoys this!

Whenever it got below -25ºC I'd walk over to the St Lawrence (frozen) and look at the city  of Levis across from Québec - instead of the normal "twinkling" the lights would just be completely clear and almost... closer... looking.  There's so little distortion in the air at those temperatures, and almost zero water.

Plus... it keeps most people inside!

I love this, too. I take an hour-long walk every day. There’s almost no one out these days, which makes it even better.

There were a few people out on the path today. I live by a very long river path, which is heavily used year round. There were about a half dozen cyclists and two cross country skiers out this morning.

That's another cheap thing I love, not sure if I've posted it already, but I live right by a river with a paved walking/biking path on both sides that I can walk or bike for hours and hours on end. It's the best thing about my city.

Not sure if it can be considered "cheap", but we are contemplating spending ~$50k more to live a few hundred meters from a paved walking/biking path that would connect us to the town's main street, the commuter rail and easy, safe commuting to both work and our daughter's school.  Being close to this path is the #1 thing we like about the location (and we could "save" a lot of $ by moving a couple miles away).

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2427 on: January 29, 2021, 10:27:06 AM »
Long walks outside in extremely bright and sunny but absolutely freezing days. Getting ready for one now (-30C/-22F).

It's not the coldest today, but it's cold enough that there's something about the air and the way sound travels that's different.

Glad to find someone else who enjoys this!

Whenever it got below -25ºC I'd walk over to the St Lawrence (frozen) and look at the city  of Levis across from Québec - instead of the normal "twinkling" the lights would just be completely clear and almost... closer... looking.  There's so little distortion in the air at those temperatures, and almost zero water.

Plus... it keeps most people inside!

I love this, too. I take an hour-long walk every day. There’s almost no one out these days, which makes it even better.

There were a few people out on the path today. I live by a very long river path, which is heavily used year round. There were about a half dozen cyclists and two cross country skiers out this morning.

That's another cheap thing I love, not sure if I've posted it already, but I live right by a river with a paved walking/biking path on both sides that I can walk or bike for hours and hours on end. It's the best thing about my city.

Not sure if it can be considered "cheap", but we are contemplating spending ~$50k more to live a few hundred meters from a paved walking/biking path that would connect us to the town's main street, the commuter rail and easy, safe commuting to both work and our daughter's school.  Being close to this path is the #1 thing we like about the location (and we could "save" a lot of $ by moving a couple miles away).

I LOVE living right by this path. I used to be a few miles away, and I didn't use the path as much because it was a bit of a haul just to get here. Now it's a couple of hundreds of yards from my door, and we use it constantly. It was DH's path to work before Covid as well, which was perfect. Housing near this path is starting to explode here, I'm so glad we bought when we did.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2428 on: January 29, 2021, 11:25:57 AM »
A nice set of bed sheets, comforter, and pillow make a world of difference.

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« Reply #2429 on: January 30, 2021, 01:30:32 AM »
It’s sunny and not freezing cold today. I went for a forty minute bike ride in the sunshine. The smell of baked goods also makes me happy — brownies, granola bars, and buttery cake.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2430 on: February 19, 2021, 06:47:03 AM »
Scotland gives its plows funny names and and tracks them in real time: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2de764a9303848ffb9a4cac0bd0b1aab

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2431 on: February 19, 2021, 07:22:02 AM »
A nice hot loaf of home made bread right out of the oven.  The smell was amazing.  I smeared a slice with butter and the crust was still crispy.

Being able to appreciate the small things.  I mean, really recognize and being able to enjoy the small things that are right in front of us.
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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2432 on: February 19, 2021, 10:03:07 AM »
Scotland gives its plows funny names and and tracks them in real time: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2de764a9303848ffb9a4cac0bd0b1aab
This is amazing. I'd be honored to spot Buzz Iceclear or Lord Coldemort in person.

Yesterday there was a dove sitting outside my window. I love seeing wildlife.

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« Reply #2433 on: February 19, 2021, 11:42:11 AM »
It’s sunny and not freezing cold today. I went for a forty minute bike ride in the sunshine. The smell of baked goods also makes me happy — brownies, granola bars, and buttery cake.

my bike commute home from the gym passed a steakhouse, a brewery and a coffee roaster. it was lovely.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2434 on: February 20, 2021, 02:40:24 AM »
Our new puppy taking a nap on top of my feet.  She's lovely. 

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« Reply #2435 on: February 20, 2021, 03:04:00 AM »
Biked to a flower market this afternoon and bought a few plants for our balcony.

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« Reply #2436 on: February 20, 2021, 07:54:13 PM »
After averaging 120-130 miles cycling a week in 2018 and 2019, I moved to a new town in 2020. I had my routine thrown out and slacked off on my riding, to the detriment of my mental and physical health. I think I ended 2020 with less than 1000miles for the year.

Today I just finished two weeks in a row of 6 mornings per week cycling 11 miles on a quiet gravel and bitumen road loop from my house. This morning I attacked some of the undulating hills and finally started to feel fit and powerful on the bike, beat my best time by 3 minutes. I forgot how important that regular, intense effort in the beautiful still morning hours was to me, and how it sets up a great base line for the rest of the day. I feel so good after this 2 weeks that I'm going to continue and target a modest 60mi/week for the rest of the year.

We'll see how far into the southen hemisphere winter I can keep to the goal (it falls below freezing regularly in the winter mornings here).

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« Reply #2437 on: February 20, 2021, 11:43:21 PM »
It’s finally warm enough to have lunch on the balcony!

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2438 on: February 21, 2021, 07:17:48 AM »
A hot cup of tea!

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« Reply #2439 on: February 21, 2021, 07:39:24 AM »
Scotland gives its plows funny names and and tracks them in real time: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2de764a9303848ffb9a4cac0bd0b1aab
Lol, Sled Zepplin and Spready Mercury! Thanks for this fun link, OJ!

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« Reply #2440 on: February 21, 2021, 11:13:58 AM »
Scotland gives its plows funny names and and tracks them in real time: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2de764a9303848ffb9a4cac0bd0b1aab
Lol, Sled Zepplin and Spready Mercury! Thanks for this fun link, OJ!

I’m a big fan of the simply-named “Mr Plow”
(See The Simpsons S4, E9)

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2441 on: February 21, 2021, 11:32:01 AM »
Scotland gives its plows funny names and and tracks them in real time: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2de764a9303848ffb9a4cac0bd0b1aab
Lol, Sled Zepplin and Spready Mercury! Thanks for this fun link, OJ!

I’m a big fan of the simply-named “Mr Plow”
(See The Simpsons S4, E9)

Seeing the joy these names being is a cheap thing that makes me happy.

I'm surprised they haven't caused more accidents. I can't help turning my head to check the name every time I see one in real life!



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« Reply #2442 on: February 21, 2021, 08:00:05 PM »
Scotland gives its plows funny names and and tracks them in real time: https://www.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=2de764a9303848ffb9a4cac0bd0b1aab
Lol, Sled Zepplin and Spready Mercury! Thanks for this fun link, OJ!

I’m a big fan of the simply-named “Mr Plow”
(See The Simpsons S4, E9)

These are my three favorites.

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2443 on: February 27, 2021, 09:28:52 AM »
Sex
Hammock
Hiking
Campfire
Stargazing
Sex
Board Games
Video Games
Talking with Friends
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« Reply #2444 on: February 27, 2021, 08:15:48 PM »
Spent some time down at the salvage yard this morning, picking up a few parts for our old cars.  I pulled a couple of seatbelts to send off for new webbing--the ones in my car are very reluctant to retract.

Car parts out of a salvage yard are stupid cheap.  The one I go to has their vehicle inventory posted online, with the location of each vehicle in the lot, so it's super easy to find what you're looking for.

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« Reply #2445 on: February 28, 2021, 12:36:23 PM »
Sex
Hammock
Hiking
Campfire
Stargazing
Sex
Board Games
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Talking with Friends

Sounds like a good way to spend a Sunday

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« Reply #2446 on: February 28, 2021, 04:39:17 PM »
8-foot galvanized steel cattle panels on sale for $13 each to use as a garden trellis. I think they look cool and modern propped against a fence. They’ll look even cooler covered in vines in a few months.

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« Reply #2447 on: February 28, 2021, 04:39:56 PM »
Sex
Hammock
Hiking
Campfire
Stargazing
Sex
Board Games
Video Games
Talking with Friends

Sounds like a good way to spend a Sunday

Thanks it was!

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2448 on: March 01, 2021, 08:24:08 PM »
Spent some time down at the salvage yard this morning, picking up a few parts for our old cars.  I pulled a couple of seatbelts to send off for new webbing--the ones in my car are very reluctant to retract.

Car parts out of a salvage yard are stupid cheap.  The one I go to has their vehicle inventory posted online, with the location of each vehicle in the lot, so it's super easy to find what you're looking for.

Who re-webs seatbelts? Thanks!

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Re: Cheap Things That Make You Happy
« Reply #2449 on: March 02, 2021, 05:19:16 AM »
Spent some time down at the salvage yard this morning, picking up a few parts for our old cars.  I pulled a couple of seatbelts to send off for new webbing--the ones in my car are very reluctant to retract.

Car parts out of a salvage yard are stupid cheap.  The one I go to has their vehicle inventory posted online, with the location of each vehicle in the lot, so it's super easy to find what you're looking for.

Who re-webs seatbelts? Thanks!
This is the company that I used this time: My Safety Belts.  It's $75 per belt.  Safety Restore charges $100/belt.