Dunno about self help group. More like an enablers anonymous!
What did you buy today?
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A restored Brades No 278 No 2 "Hunters Axe" from a tool restorer (I've bought billhooks from him before, he does a really good job).
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This is very true. When BritishBlades was a forum it was often referred to as BB. When deliberating over a knife purchase, BB meant Buy Both.
Don’t, repeat, don’t, start visiting torch or watch forums. It’s a slippery slope to loss of earnings, possible relationship issues, homelessness and even insanity.
You really don't need an LEP torch....This is very true. When BritishBlades was a forum it was often referred to as BB. When deliberating over a knife purchase, BB meant Buy Both.
Don’t, repeat, don’t, start visiting torch or watch forums. It’s a slippery slope to loss of earnings, possible relationship issues, homelessness and even insanity.
Did you find a shop that does exchanges? I often ask for something for my wife but most places only accept money.
I got a new second hand Adventure 38 mat. Just got to work out how to stop the mk4 cat from putting her claws through it when she gets in the bivy.
Just got the cat from an elderly lady who had to go into care. The cat is "very quite" and "sleepy". This description did not mention anything about nightly 2am dance-a-thon.
I don´t think there is return policy on what I bought.Did you find a shop that does exchanges?
The cat is "very quite" and "sleepy". This description did not mention anything about nightly 2am dance-a-thon.
Cats are nocturnal, as you now have found out. There is a reason why their eyesight is good in the dark.
Been doing junk shops.
Bought Vango Light sleep mat for pennies. Time will tell whether I use it to sleep on or put it in the bath to make a jacuzzi.
Also bought a dead cheap SS dog bowl. I do not have a dog.
The big K Kettle base fits into it perfectly. I now have something in which I can make a fry up. Even if I didn’t use the kettle body, I’m assembling a great stick stove and cook set. I wore out the original polycotton bag way back and made a great replacement. Now I’ve had the idea that I could make a bag that converts to a sit mat or table/ground cloth.
Bought Vango Light sleep mat for pennies. Time will tell whether I use it to sleep on or put it in the bath to make a jacuzzi.
Also bought a dead cheap SS dog bowl. I do not have a dog.
The big K Kettle base fits into it perfectly. I now have something in which I can make a fry up. Even if I didn’t use the kettle body, I’m assembling a great stick stove and cook set. I wore out the original polycotton bag way back and made a great replacement. Now I’ve had the idea that I could make a bag that converts to a sit mat or table/ground cloth.
MK2 cat liked to pretend to be a neck gaiter all night and MK3 slept like a log. Especially if he got to the bed first!
I know! To be honest, I can’t see much use to be had from them. Even a recent Wurkkos TS11 is too throwy for most things. It’s a lovely thing though.You really don't need an LEP torch....
Wurkkos TS11 2000LM Powerful Rechargeable EDC Flashlight SFT40 with RGB Auxiliary And Switch, Anduril 2.0, IP68
Wurkkos TS11 is a powerful, versatile EDC / outdoor mini flashlight, powered by one 18350 rechargeable Li-ion battery，designed for home, EDC or outdoor activities. It uses 1*SFT40 LED and BLF Anduril 2.0 UI .
wurkkos.com
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That sounds like a good price. Is it authentic, though? I thought AliExpress was mostly fakes, but could be a wrong assumption. Perhaps as Nitecore is a Chinese brand it’s safer?
There is the official Nitecore store on AliExpress but it is no less expensive than buying from Nitecore.co.uk or Amazon as it is western orientated price and margin wise.
I got mine from "Original Flashlight Store" which is selling everywhere but mainly the Chinese market and as such operates on much lower margins.
NITECORE NU33 700 Lumens High CRI LED Triple Output USB-C Rechargeable Headlamp Built-In Li-ion Battery Aluminum Metal Materials - AliExpress 39
Smarter Shopping, Better Living! Aliexpress.com
www.aliexpress.com
Don't forget to add VAT to listed cost!
I've bought all sorts off ali express. you can read the feedback. if something is fake or rubbish someone will tell you.
@FixSwords, less complex thing like knives are sometimes fakes, but most of our stuff is Chinese made, it makes sense its cheaper. Something like torch has a lot of components and CNC parts, it’s unlikely to be fake. For example this Nitecore EDC27. It’s gone up a little since I last looked, but is a legit torch from a legit seller. I didn’t buy it, but posed the ”Legit?“ question on a flashlight forum.
UK price,
www.flashaholics.co.uk
Didn't buy anything today except some socks, and why I’m buying socks just before the Christmas deluge of socks, I’ve no idea
UK price,
Nitecore EDC27 Slim Design Rechargeable Torch | Flashaholics.co.uk
Nitecore EDC27 Slim Design USB-C Rechargeable LED Torch. Features two Luminus SST40 LEDs with a maximum brightness of 3000 lumens. Dual tail buttons with instant access to strobe and turbo settings. Built-in 1700mAh Li-ion battery. UK Stockist
www.flashaholics.co.uk
Didn't buy anything today except some socks, and why I’m buying socks just before the Christmas deluge of socks, I’ve no idea
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Thanks for the AliExpress education there everyone. I’d obviously been assuming wrong, so thanks for the info.
