Italian leather hiking boots. Currently Zamberlan

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They constantly try to escape from the darkness outside and within
Dreaming of systems so perfect that no one will need to be good T.S. Eliot

Tempurpedic bed - had it for 10 years now and it feels bad to sleep on just about anything else now

Tiffany and Co - My fault that is the wife's favorite store now but they make some timeless items and everything we've gotten there we've gotten compliments on

Swarovski Optik - The binoculars and riflescopes have incredible glass. I've used cheaper stuff and ended up with headaches and going out West for elk having top quality glass makes such a difference

Sako and Benelli - not the most expensive firearms out there but certainly a step up from the crowd and I've had great experiences with each of them

I just replaced McIntosh tube amp and solid state Mcintosh Pre with all Cary Audio vacuum tube amp and preamp. This goes along with klipschorns and SVS ultra 16 subwoofer.. I prefer vacuum tubes and horn loaded speakers...

Weren't you the guy who's hair dresser invited him to an orgy? No wonder you keep him/her around :-).

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Long Chile was a silly place.

Memphis Pro wood fired grill. I had a jennair SS gas that died after 12 years of use. Thought about getting a Weber and separate smoker, thought about getting a Traeger, ended up with the Memphis that was more than both combined. Best.investment.ever.

And my 2018 Ford Raptor. Horrible investment but Way too much fun with clothes on.

Which model Memphis and what specifically do you love about it? My jenn-air needs replacing after 17 years good service. I’m thinking I want a pellet grill, but I’m not sold on traegers.

I have this Memphis Pro...

https://memphisgrills.com/...-models/memphis-pro/

What do I love about it/ absolutely everything. Ease of use. Dual chambers for different pellet flavors (I combine hickory and either cherry or apple). Digital controller with built in WiFi and remote monitoring by smart phone. Multiple temp probes for setting different temps. Stainless steel for looks and easy cleanup.

There is nothing that it can’t cook or smoke. It will smoke a pork shoulder for 16 hours at 180 degrees that literally falls apart for pulled pork. Or swap out to the open flame insert and grill steaks at 650 degrees in mere minutes. I have grilled steaks (and loin roasts, prime ribs, and bone in racks), burgers, chicken, seafood and pizza on it. Also have smoked ribs, brisket, pork shoulder, and made beef jerky on it.

I looked at the Traeger but their best model maxed at 450 degrees and didn’t do open flame. So that had me thinking about Weber and either a ceramic/BGE or electric smoker. Then I saw the Memphis.

There are other pellet grills that are close, but frankly they look like a redneck backyard smoke pit. The Memphis is a stainless steel piece of art on your deck.

As mentioned all of this is controlled and monitored by an app on your smart phone. My wife and kids can press a button to turn it on and set it and forget it. Smoking a brisket and want to go for a run? No worries - just set an alarm for it to text you when it hits the stall, then turn the heat up a little right from your phone and when you get back home you are past the wait and ready to finish the cook. Obviously being wood pellets, there is no gas flavor for anything cooked on it likeon a Weber.

Not to sound snobbish, but If you have the budget to do it you won’t regret it.

My car - BMW 335i. It's over 10 years old now, but drives like a dream, and I get compliments on it all the time.
Custom suits and dress shirts - Bought several for my Embassy tour. Made to measure is so much better than off the rack (even if you tailor).
Watch - not super expensive, just a stainless Omega Seamaster, but no disappointment, and just feels better than a chincey feeling Walmart watch.
Headphones - Bose noise cancelling full ear headphones. So much better on airplanes than regular headphones. Well worthwhile.
TV - 60" Samsung HDTV. Love it.
Scotch - I typically don't spend a "premium" by Scotch standards (i.e. I'm not spending $500 or $1000 for a bottle), but I buy mostly single malt, and I have no problem spending a little more the get the bottle I want. I don't drink it everyday, but when I do, I don't want a half-assed liquor store blend.

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We have a Tempurpedic (cloud luxe I think) - like what you described about 18” thick of memory foam. Got home last night from a 9 day work trip and the minute I crawled into bed it was over. Naked wife had to wait until morning.

Weber Grill (since apparently this is Premium)

All Clad Cookware

Bonobos clothing (slacks, shirts, blazer), I don't think this is super premium (cheaper than Brooks Brothers, but a little pricey), but very stylish and great cut if you are lean/fit. Basically all my work clothes

Bikes (OPEN UP Gravel bike, custom steel (Serotta) road bike). I would really like to add a custom Speedvagen to the stable, it is my current dream bike

Western Mountaineering sleeping bag

+ 1 on Western mountaineering bags, they are amazing and well worth the premium price. No gimmicks just a warm light sleeping bag.

Kitchenaide stand mixer.

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Harry: "I expected the Rocky Mountains to be a little rockier than this."
Loyd: "I was thinking the same thing. That John Denver's full of shit, man."

+1 on the Kitchenaide mixer. My wife bought me one for Christmas and I use it all the time.

My mom finally got a new Kitchenaide last fall. Hers was well over 40 years old. Still worked great. She just wanted one with a tilt head instead of the crank up.

I’ve had mine for almost 13 years and the thing is a work horse. I’m slowly getting into the homembaker game and secretly can’t wait until my 4-5 qt dies and I can get the 8 qt.... or just until I have a big enough kitchen and get the 8 qt Just because I can!

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Harry: "I expected the Rocky Mountains to be a little rockier than this."
Loyd: "I was thinking the same thing. That John Denver's full of shit, man."

I'll bite. What the hell has a six litre V12 that you can get a bike into the back of?

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War is god

Most likely a BMW 760 or Alpina B7. A luxobarge that can go 200+ mph. Makes no sense. Depreciation curve is direct inverse of its torque curve.

I did some research and I think it's a 2009 Audi Q7 TDI, which as a six-litre diesel V-12.

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War is god

 

Denim - all selvedge, all the time
Shoes
Rain jacket
TSA Pre-check - everything about travel day is just easier
Delta Skyclub - see previous comment
Coach backpack - It makes me happy every time I pick it up

a Q7 TDI would be a 3 liter V6.

Don’t forget that they used the V10 TDI for a few years.

i think that was only the touareg that got that powerplant? wish that was more reliable. a tuned v10 TDI is just a thing to behold.

Breitling Avenger Seawolf Blacksteel (#383 of 2000)
Breitling Avenger Seawolf w/Cobra Yellow dial
Always amazed at the build quality when I wear one of them, like a little Swiss brick.

Vitamix blender... use it everyday, 10 years on, still going strong (I might've just jinxed it, tho)

MacBook Pro ... by far the best laptop

It's inexpensive compared to what most people in here spend on a car I'm sure, but upgrading to my 2008 Forester XT and selling my 20 year old Honda Accord was one of the best decisions I've ever made.

I pay a premium by actually having a monthly payment, paying more for insurance, paying more for gas, more on routine maintenance...

But it is more practical, I'm happier driving it, and I'm going to do my best to never sell it in my lifetime.

I'm not usually a premium guy. I'm just too cheap.

Having said that, while there is a level above my drum set, I did get a professional model and it is nicer than just about anyone whom i've seen locally or played with. Definitely worth the $4K.



Other than that, there's my $4K bed that is too hot and my wife hates.

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