What have you bought yourself for Christmas?

[Rustybullethole]

Cant just be me?

Shes going to kill me when she clocks though have treated myself to this. 

Not picked it up yet, can't wait.

Chick magnet 

Its broken of course. At least in that respect it will fit in with the majority of the existing two wheeled fleet. Shouldn't take too much to get running and is of age to be reaistered historic thus cheap investment opportunity. Thats how ill be selling it to her anyway. 

Anyone else treated themselves for Christmas?

[Matty]

Easy. Buy yourself a Christmas present then they wrap it and give it back. Ace!

[hairnet]

tickets for smokie in berlin when i get my arse in gear 

although passola oof

old man bought one here for auntie lil in 82 and rode it to tipperary

always wanted one after that - never got round to it

 

[Rustybullethole]

She's just clocked it. Dam ebay linked to her email. Luckily is full of Christmas love/wine and whiskey so all good so far. 

[hairnet]

yamaha shaped hangover lol

 

[Rustybullethole]

This ones a Melody. Deluxe no less. Was the first two wheeled machine i rode. I have a couple of qr 50's with the same engine kicking about. 

[stuboy]

nothing so far, tempted to buy my self a cheapo tig welder..

[eddyramrod]

The boxes of diecasts that have arrived here recently probably count, I think; I have sent cold hard cash to the supplying Shiters so they are certainly purchases.  Better not buy any more for a while though!

[Back_For_More]

Was stalled on the purchase after receiving the news all contractors were canned.......  Recovery truck can wait I suppose - would've used it to pick up the bookmarked 4cv so double save I think. 

 

[Vince70]

I bought myself an early fully loaded manual Golf V5 as a spares car for £500 in an identical colour to my Golf V5.

I’ve found that recently it’s getting really hard to get spares for my early automatic V5, so this was the ideal scenario.

The problem is it’s quite a nice example and only needs a throttle body, so I feel bad using it as a spares car.

 

[Dyslexic Viking]

A Norwegian book about motoring in Norway during the war and a old DVD about farming in Russia.

[Rocket88]

Errr….. this

[grogee]

A sim rig, but it's shared with Master Grogee. 

Also @Neil clark's smart watch. 

[Surface Rust]

  On 26/12/2023 at 09:08, Rocket88 said:

Errr….. this

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Top marks! I was admiring that on eBay last night.

[Rustybullethole]

  On 26/12/2023 at 09:08, Rocket88 said:

Errr….. this

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Wow, well played sir. Rear arches look very like the ones on my mates 38 Chevy. Good bit of cab space too. Nice. 

[Rustybullethole]

  On 25/12/2023 at 23:33, Back_For_More said:

Was stalled on the purchase after receiving the news all contractors were canned.......  Recovery truck can wait I suppose - would've used it to pick up the bookmarked 4cv so double save I think. 

 

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Ah mate. Good things will come. Sometimes hard to see at the time though I firmly believe every kick in the teeth has out me in a better place in the end. 

I know its a cliche though they are rarely wrong. 

[Six-cylinder]

  On 25/12/2023 at 23:02, Rustybullethole said:

This ones a Melody. Deluxe no less. Was the first two wheeled machine i rode. I have a couple of qr 50's with the same engine kicking about. 

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Ours is a slightly later stripped Vision. One of the best field bikes we have, shame currently it is a non runner.

[Joey spud]

I bought this 2 seater from an interesting chap down in the Ashdown forest.

It's going to be raised up a bit on wooden blocks and have pride of place in the comfy end my workshop. 

[loserone]

[Joey spud]

  On 26/12/2023 at 09:08, Rocket88 said:

Errr….. this

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I also spotted this the other day and lusted after it and thought you could do probably do the odd funeral for quirky folk with it too.

[I_am_Diesel]

Got myself a screen washer bottle for my Mk1 XR2. Correct one, not cracked like the current one and for the princely sum of £10. Xmas win!

[Timewaster]

  On 26/12/2023 at 12:43, Joey spud said:

I also spotted this the other day and lusted after it and thought you could do probably do odd funerals for quirky folk with it too.

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@Rocket88 well played sir.

[DVee8]

  On 26/12/2023 at 09:08, Rocket88 said:

Errr….. this

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Is that the one I posted in the E-bay tat thread? There can't be that many around.

[Rocket88]

  On 26/12/2023 at 16:35, DVee8 said:

Is that the one I posted in the E-bay tat thread? There can't be that many around.

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It is……😂👍🏻

[Bren]

I gave missus a wish list.

Seat - because my back - and knees - protest now when on the floor.

Trolley - because the floor and slam panel are not the best for storing parts.

Wing protector ( it's in the bubble wrap ) - used snap on cos all the gear no idea etc...

Wurth brake cleaner bottle - aerosols from halfords work out expensive.

Milwaukee shockwave deep impact sockets - pity I cannot afford any of their cordless stuff.

Digital thermometer from Draper.

Sealey large torx bits ( up to t100).

And a couple of saws.

As you were.....

[DVee8]

[stuboy]

i want a tig welder as never used one, but only was a hobby one..

[stuboy]

  On 26/12/2023 at 20:11, stuboy said:

i want a tig welder as never used one, but only was a hobby one..

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@want

[RoverFolkUs]

  On 26/12/2023 at 18:05, Bren said:

I gave missus a wish list.

Seat - because my back - and knees - protest now when on the floor.

Trolley - because the floor and slam panel are not the best for storing parts.

Wing protector ( it's in the bubble wrap ) - used snap on cos all the gear no idea etc...

Wurth brake cleaner bottle - aerosols from halfords work out expensive.

Milwaukee shockwave deep impact sockets - pity I cannot afford any of their cordless stuff.

Digital thermometer from Draper.

Sealey large torx bits ( up to t100).

And a couple of saws.

As you were.....

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I only just bought one of those cheap trolleys a few months ago, always told myself I don't need a portable workstation, but it's been a game changer

[Bren]

  On 26/12/2023 at 20:14, RoverFolkUs said:

I only just bought one of those cheap trolleys a few months ago, always told myself I don't need a portable workstation, but it's been a game changer

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I can put my tools on it then push it down the drive - since year dot I have been up and down like a bride's nightie getting tools from the garage.