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Just about there! Just picked these up. Ring sizing mandrel and ring set. A ring stretcher for sizing metal bits and a bottle of quality CA glue.
Next week I'll get some wood veneers, a drill chuck on a MT1 mandrel. After that some alumiUV and a UV bath box.
At least I have what I need to start turning rings now though.
 

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Brett
Have you had a chance to use it yet? I ask because I have an older tablet that was nice to use while sitting in front of the TV, not really watching the TV, but it is on it last legs and I have been wanting to replace it. A Chromebook is one thing I have thought about picking up to replace it.
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I have, it works just like an Android tablet, but it's a little quicker and has a keyboard. I have full access to the Google Play store too which is nice since some Chromebooks don't. It also have a stylus built in, but it's not nearly as good as the pen that comes with the Pixelbook. But for the price I think it's good for what I need it for.

I'm pretty much using it while sitting around while watching TV to write GTPlanet articles and surf the web. I'll be nice when travelling too.
 
Joey D
I have, it works just like an Android tablet, but it's a little quicker and has a keyboard. I have full access to the Google Play store too which is nice since some Chromebooks don't. It also have a stylus built in, but it's not nearly as good as the pen that comes with the Pixelbook. But for the price I think it's good for what I need it for.

I'm pretty much using it while sitting around while watching TV to write GTPlanet articles and surf the web. I'll be nice when travelling too.
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Minus the article writing part, I pretty much exclusively used my old Nexus tablet to surf the web. It was great for that when sitting around watching TV, but it is long in the tooth now. I may have to take a more serious look at a Chromebook now. Thanks for following up!
 
Open camping registration for Road America started today so I reserved my space for the IndyCar race. I already renewed my IMSA spot from last year so I'll be going there twice next year. :D

Now I just need to buy one of those canopy things so I can get out of the sun.
 
TB
Needed a new pair of shoes for the gym. Asics GEL-Scram 4

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I've never had a pair of Asics before. Hopefully they work out alright.
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How is the tread on the bottom? Looks like it might be aggressive enough for hiking.
 
Northstar
Open camping registration for Road America started today so I reserved my space for the IndyCar race. I already renewed my IMSA spot from last year so I'll be going there twice next year. :D

Now I just need to buy one of those canopy things so I can get out of the sun.
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That canopy will be every bit worth its purchase price and then should you buy one. Those things are lifesavers for sure.
 
Well, I just turned 50 and I was not happy about it - I completely ignored my birthday. My GF knew this and ignored it as well, but she wasn’t going to let it lie. She gave me a couple of weeks to get used to being a half century, and then hit me with this yesterday evening.

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She is an absolute angel. I was totally gobsmacked. We went back to the dealer this morning and had it fitted properly.

To be honest I’m terrified of wearing it.
 
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Already have a meat thermometer but had been considering a probe so I don't have to open the oven or grill to check temps. For $20 today at Costco it was a no brainer.

And who doesn't need to time 4 things at once with a tiny white board, amiright?
 
Slapped
Well, I just turned 50 and I was not happy about it - I completely ignored my birthday. My GF knew this and ignored it as well, but she wasn’t going to let it lie. She gave me a couple of weeks to get used to being a half century, and then hit me with this yesterday evening.

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She is an absolute angel. I was totally gobsmacked. We went back to the dealer this morning and had it fitted properly.

To be honest I’m terrified of wearing it.
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Do tell more. 👍
 
Slapped
Well, I just turned 50 and I was not happy about it - I completely ignored my birthday. My GF knew this and ignored it as well, but she wasn’t going to let it lie. She gave me a couple of weeks to get used to being a half century, and then hit me with this yesterday evening.

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She is an absolute angel. I was totally gobsmacked. We went back to the dealer this morning and had it fitted properly.

To be honest I’m terrified of wearing it.
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Nice gift. Hey 50 can't be that bad it beats the alternative. Just behind you two years.
 
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I never played Spyro as a kid, so I'm playing catchup and loving it. More importantly I bought tickets to see one of my absolute favourite bands, Avantasia in Australia next year. I never thought I'd be able to do that without flying to Europe or America. Also got Coheed & Cambria's new album on CD (I bought it digitally when it came out) and Floor Jansen's (from Nightwish) project thing she just released... And a 64GB USB to for music to listen to while driving (because I'm too cool for AUX, apparently).
 
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Better late than never.

My first ever pair of these.
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Great looking shoe. However, I got less than 6 months out of my pair before they began to come apart. I did use them as cycle commuter shoes though so that might have reduced their life a little.
 
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Great looking shoe. However, I got less than 6 months out of my pair before they began to come apart. I did use them as cycle commuter shoes though so that might have reduced their life a little.
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I actually was under the impression that Stan Smiths wore down nicely and lasted for years.

At least that's what I remember from all my friends who got one of these.
 

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