60six
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Dec 27, 2021 12:35:56 GMT
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Got this as a surprise gift from my other half - think she has finally accepted what my second love is  It's the ultimate mini socket set! |
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Some 9000's, a 900, an RX8 & a beetle
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Dec 27, 2021 13:23:44 GMT
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The Wera bit-driver should be in everybody's toolkit.
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Dec 27, 2021 13:33:23 GMT
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Got to make sure my Christmas gifts don't mix with my cars.
Two bottles of Glenfiddich and various bottles of real ale.
Good job I'm not driving anywhere for the next few days! 🥃
Edit- isn't it wonderful when you've got a son who's teetotal 👍
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Paul
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Dec 27, 2021 16:35:38 GMT
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Got this as a surprise gift from my other half - think she has finally accepted what my second love is It's the ultimate mini socket set! Pretty sure Eric O on the South Main Auto YouTube channel always carries one of these...looks so handy I might just invest in one. The missus got me (as requested) a new set of 6x4 headlamps for the CROWN Vic as mine are all sweaty on the inside...now if it would stop raining for FIVE MINUTES I could get them fitted 🤣🤣🤣 |
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jamesd1972
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@jamesd1972
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Dec 27, 2021 17:36:46 GMT
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My Mrs bought me a 5 draw tool chest one year, really nice present and managed to hide it as well !
Other things tend to be bought by 'accident' and snuck into the workshop....
James
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Dec 27, 2021 17:40:54 GMT
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 Mrs got me this. Although it was £85 before Christmas. |
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1994 BMW 525i touring
2004 BMW Z4 sorn and broken
1977 Ford Escort
1982 Ford Capri getting restored
1999 Mazda B2500 daily driver.
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mk2cossie
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Dec 27, 2021 17:41:36 GMT
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Got this as a surprise gift from my other half - think she has finally accepted what my second love is It's the ultimate mini socket set! The little bit driver ratchet is amazing to use! Soo much nicer to hold than MAC or Snap-On stuff as well  |
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Dec 27, 2021 22:25:43 GMT
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I am now well stocked with angle grinder discs thanks to the Mother-In-Law, and had an unexpected gift of a mini battery-powered angle grinder. Seems to work ok. Have also acquired a fire blanket and some new welding gloves, plus another USA plate for my collection (Georgia this time).   |
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Dez
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And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up.
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Dec 27, 2021 23:38:57 GMT
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The wife/in-laws/sister-in-law clubbed together and got me a high-ish spec Lincoln electric welding mask (on my request).  Oh yeah, new workshop mug as well 😂 The wife also got me the metric set of wera stainless Allen keys to go with the imperial ones she got me a few years back. (Stolen pic)-  And seeing as I bought everyone some pretty bangin’ presents this year (notably the mrs got a browning trail cam to monitor her new pond build, and a luxury series opinel No.8 in inox/walnut, and me mam got some more Wallace/sanders glass for her collection) I treated myself to this two days before the big man visited-  |
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Last Edit: Dec 27, 2021 23:40:22 GMT by Dez
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Dec 28, 2021 12:31:03 GMT
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Very tempted to pick myself up one of the Tamiya Delta Integrales or the 037s, not the cheapest at about €350 |
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Dec 28, 2021 14:06:51 GMT
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Very tempted to pick myself up one of the Tamiya Delta Integrales or the 037s, not the cheapest at about €350 I don't think Tamiya have ever been the cheapest/fastest/strongest, but something about them and the way they go together makes them worth it (IMO) so get one bought! Once house/garage stuff is sorted, I'm up for another one, maybe a Wild Willy II, as I missed out in my youth |
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Dec 28, 2021 15:09:20 GMT
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My beloved surprised me with one of these, more torque than my Clarke mains gun, already put it to use on my Punto. Considerably better than the pocket bicycle tool kit she bought me……… when I had no bicycle 😄  |
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Last Edit: Dec 28, 2021 15:10:25 GMT by waynedear
Bicycle x1
Alfa Giulietta (now wife's)
Alfa 156
BMW 630i
Honda rc36
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Dez
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And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up.
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Dec 28, 2021 15:22:31 GMT
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Very tempted to pick myself up one of the Tamiya Delta Integrales or the 037s, not the cheapest at about €350 Tbh I think the rerelease Tamiya stuff is great value. What you see there was £260. In relative terms, that’s a third to a half of what it was back in day, maybe even less? |
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Dez
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And I won't sit down. And I won't shut up. And most of all I will not grow up.
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Dec 28, 2021 15:26:26 GMT
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I don't think Tamiya have ever been the cheapest/fastest/strongest, but something about them and the way they go together makes them worth it (IMO) so get one bought! Once house/garage stuff is sorted, I'm up for another one, maybe a Wild Willy II, as I missed out in my youth Exactly that, they were never the pinnacle of technological advancement in r/c, but they were most peoples first foray into it and nostalgia plays a huge part in their continued popularity. That and the bodies and box art were more evocative than other brands. I myself bought a terra scorcher because I had one 25 years ago. |
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Dec 28, 2021 17:01:10 GMT
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35yrs for me, "Fox" was my first Tamiya
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60six
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Dec 28, 2021 19:46:15 GMT
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I don't think Tamiya have ever been the cheapest/fastest/strongest, but something about them and the way they go together makes them worth it (IMO) so get one bought! Once house/garage stuff is sorted, I'm up for another one, maybe a Wild Willy II, as I missed out in my youth Exactly that, they were never the pinnacle of technological advancement in r/c, but they were most peoples first foray into it and nostalgia plays a huge part in their continued popularity. That and the bodies and box art were more evocative than other brands. I myself bought a terra scorcher because I had one 25 years ago. The really detailed instructions, that were actually easy to follow compared to some places that want every language on one sheet The box art was also a thing of beauty |
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Some 9000's, a 900, an RX8 & a beetle
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Got to make sure my Christmas gifts don't mix with my cars. Two bottles of Glenfiddich and various bottles of real ale. Good job I'm not driving anywhere for the next few days! 🥃 Edit- isn't it wonderful when you've got a son who's teetotal 👍 Elder daughter got me a crate of beer and decorated all the bottles like reindeer.  |
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My wife is also something of a car nut, so exchanging car related gifts is the norm for us. Over the years she has had a set of Winter wheels and tyres, dash camera, and many smaller things from me. I have had magazine subscriptions, books, various tools, overalls, t-shirts, a radiator etc from her.This year she got (in addition to girly stuff),
From her, I got these:
and from son #4's girlfriend
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Chops
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Don't touch me I've been somewhere
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Dec 30, 2021 23:10:06 GMT
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Same here  |
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