Life Stuff You Could Live Without But Must Have Because Of The Quality - Page 7

**Bwana** · 01-31-2012, 02:18 PM

I've been going to do this thread for a few months, so here goes.

What are some things that you know of out there, that you may not need, but are in a class of their own. I'm talking top notch stuff, well above just very good, the best of the best and well worth it, because of the extreme quality. Things you would like, or would make great gifts for the right person. I'm not talking high dollar things like cars, lets say around $300, or less. Perhaps this will help with future gift ideas for people.

I'll post two examples:

1. I was trying to hunt down a leather bottle koozie, a cow (hair out) koozie to drink from, out in the man cave. (yeah twisted sense of humor) I looked all over and finally found one, right here in town, after googling the hell out of it. As far as I know, these folks are the only ones out there that make top notch leather koozies.

When I found them, I said the hell with the cow hair and invested in a bison bottle koozie. It's bison hide that's lined in Neoprene with a zipper and all handmade. I tested it all summer and I can safely say, this thing keeps my beer colder longer than anything I have ever tried, not even close. On top of that, the way it's made, it will last forever. I had one knocked out for my brother and my Dad as well. They have several different kinds of hides they can use, including things like shark.

http://www.etsy.com/shop/MontanaRedS...ion_id=8099603

2. If you, or someone in your family likes top notch candy, I'm talking the best you have ever tried, the Parrot Confectionery is a safe bet. These guys have been around along time, the early 50's to be exact and it looks about the same in there, old school. Whenever I'm in Helena, I have to stop for either a hot fudge, or caramel sunday. I also pick up two quarts of each for my parents and bring them back to town. All their stuff is handmade and or hand dipped. If you like candy, or have to pick out a gift for someone else who does, this is a safe bet.

http://www.parrotchocolate.com/

Lets hear it, expain what it is and post a link.

**mlyonsd** · 01-31-2012, 07:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by aturnis

Yuck. Nothing ng worse than game meat.

That's what I was thinking.

**007** · 01-31-2012, 07:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Saulbadguy

I remember going to relatives houses when I was a child, and it was like a punch in the gut when you found out they didn't have a Nintendo.

You still feel that way don't ya?

**Bearcat** · 01-31-2012, 07:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by beer me

Really? Being in a business that uses headphones constantly I'll just say most Sennheiser models are considered the cheap ones and sound that way to me.

Interesting... I have a pair of Sennheiser noise cancelling headphones. I believe they were about $250, and I love them. I don't have a lot to compare them to though... they're my first higher-end pair, after spending a lot of cheap/flimsy headphones. I tried a friend's Bose headphones a few weeks ago, and the noise cancelling was much better than mine, but I didn't notice a big difference in sound (we were sitting in an airport though, so not the best place to compare). What brands do you prefer?

BIG_DADDY · 01-31-2012, 07:44 PM

JD10367 · 01-31-2012, 07:44 PM

Just my RealDoll^TM

**Bwana** · 01-31-2012, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Interesting... I have a pair of Sennheiser noise cancelling headphones. I believe they were about $250, and I love them. I don't have a lot to compare them to though... they're my first higher-end pair, after spending a lot of cheap/flimsy headphones. I tried a friend's Bose headphones a few weeks ago, and the noise cancelling was much better than mine, but I didn't notice a big difference in sound (we were sitting in an airport though, so not the best place to compare). What brands do you prefer?

I've got a pair of Denon AH-NC800 that work very well. Nothing like getting on the jet and listening to a movie, or music, rather than all the noise around you.

BIG_DADDY · 01-31-2012, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwana

I've got a pair of Denon AH-NC800 that work very well. Nothing like getting on the jet and listening to a movie, or music, rather than all the noise around you.

Denon rocks it when it comes to headphones Have a pair of D2000s right now.

BigOlChiefsfan · 01-31-2012, 07:50 PM

I'm partial to my pocketknives & usually carry two. A swiss army knife - tinker model - to do most of the grunt work. And a Spyderco Yojimbo for anything that really, really needs cutting wide, deep and often.

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=126

**Bwana** · 01-31-2012, 07:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

Denon rocks it when it comes to headphones Have a pair of D2000s right now.

I agree, I really like the clean sound they put out.

They are a lifesaver when flying.

**Bwana** · 01-31-2012, 07:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BigOlChiefsfan

I'm partial to my pocketknives & usually carry two. A swiss army knife - tinker model - to do most of the grunt work. And a Spyderco Yojimbo for anything that really, really needs cutting wide, deep and often.

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=126

Spyderco makes a freat knife. I pack one as my knife of choice, for everyday use.

It's a Harpy........

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=3

BIG_DADDY · 01-31-2012, 07:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwana

I agree, I really like the clean sound they put out.

They are a lifesaver when flying.

I want to pick up the D5000's one of these days. That's a lot of cash though and I would need to get a serious portable amp instead of the little one I have now to drive them

BIG_DADDY · 01-31-2012, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bwana

Spyderco makes a freat knife. I pack one as my knife of choice, for everyday use.

It's a Harpy........

http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=3

I have been wanting to pick up one of these for awhile now. The price just keeps coming down.

**Bwana** · 01-31-2012, 07:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

I want to pick up the D5000's one of these days. That's a lot of cash though and I would need to get a serious portable amp instead of the little one I have now to drive them

The D5000 looks like a damn nice set of phones, I bet they would sound great.

Dr. Johnny Fever · 01-31-2012, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bearcat

Interesting... I have a pair of Sennheiser noise cancelling headphones. I believe they were about $250, and I love them. I don't have a lot to compare them to though... they're my first higher-end pair, after spending a lot of cheap/flimsy headphones. I tried a friend's Bose headphones a few weeks ago, and the noise cancelling was much better than mine, but I didn't notice a big difference in sound (we were sitting in an airport though, so not the best place to compare). What brands do you prefer?

Koss
Grado
Denon
Audio-Techica
Audeze
Byerdynamic
Beats by Dre

Hell I even liked the Realistic Pro-60 that isn't made anymore better than any Sennhieser I've ever tried.

Denon makes quality stuff all across the broadcast field. Koss is under rated. You can get Beats at Best Buy and they're good.

Not saying Sennheiser doesn't make any good models, just saying everyone I've ever known uses other brands and the Sennheisers at my work place are used as backups.

**Bwana** · 01-31-2012, 08:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BIG_DADDY

I have been wanting to pick up one of these for awhile now. The price just keeps coming down.

Which model is that?

01-31-2012, 02:18 PM
Bwana It's Five O'Clock Somewhere Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Billings, Montana Casino cash: $2136053647	Stuff You Could Live Without But Must Have Because Of The Quality I've been going to do this thread for a few months, so here goes. What are some things that you know of out there, that you may not need, but are in a class of their own. I'm talking top notch stuff, well above just very good, the best of the best and well worth it, because of the extreme quality. Things you would like, or would make great gifts for the right person. I'm not talking high dollar things like cars, lets say around $300, or less. Perhaps this will help with future gift ideas for people. I'll post two examples: 1. I was trying to hunt down a leather bottle koozie, a cow (hair out) koozie to drink from, out in the man cave. (yeah twisted sense of humor) I looked all over and finally found one, right here in town, after googling the hell out of it. As far as I know, these folks are the only ones out there that make top notch leather koozies. When I found them, I said the hell with the cow hair and invested in a bison bottle koozie. It's bison hide that's lined in Neoprene with a zipper and all handmade. I tested it all summer and I can safely say, this thing keeps my beer colder longer than anything I have ever tried, not even close. On top of that, the way it's made, it will last forever. I had one knocked out for my brother and my Dad as well. They have several different kinds of hides they can use, including things like shark. http://www.etsy.com/shop/MontanaRedS...ion_id=8099603 2. If you, or someone in your family likes top notch candy, I'm talking the best you have ever tried, the Parrot Confectionery is a safe bet. These guys have been around along time, the early 50's to be exact and it looks about the same in there, old school. Whenever I'm in Helena, I have to stop for either a hot fudge, or caramel sunday. I also pick up two quarts of each for my parents and bring them back to town. All their stuff is handmade and or hand dipped. If you like candy, or have to pick out a gift for someone else who does, this is a safe bet. http://www.parrotchocolate.com/ Lets hear it, expain what it is and post a link.
Posts: 70,471

01-31-2012, 07:44 PM	#94
BIG_DADDY THE RED MENACE Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Texas Casino cash: $2568410	. Attached Thumbnails __________________ The diabolical genius of Marxism-Socialism is that it provides the emotional and intellectual road map for autocrats to persuade millions of people to support their own enslavement to government. ~Mark Levin April 15, 2019
Posts: 32,522

01-31-2012, 07:44 PM	#95
JD10367 Cheaterlover* Join Date: May 2009 Location: RI Casino cash: $10010716	Just my RealDoll^TM
Posts: 12,916

01-31-2012, 07:50 PM	#98
BigOlChiefsfan Certified Bourbon taster Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Shawnee KS Casino cash: $6380157	I'm partial to my pocketknives & usually carry two. A swiss army knife - tinker model - to do most of the grunt work. And a Spyderco Yojimbo for anything that really, really needs cutting wide, deep and often. http://www.spyderco.com/catalog/details.php?product=126 __________________ A man can never own too much red wine, too many books, or too much ammunition. -- R. Kipling
Posts: 5,164