View Full Version : £350 to spend : Suggestions from the Org...
Littlepeahead
23-03-12, 09:29 AM
Our syndicate came up on the lottery. 5 numbers, £2000 which is £400 each. :D:D:D:D:D:D
I've paid all my bills so feel I should spend my winnings on something fun.
I have already decided to donate £50 to the East Anglia Air Ambulance in memory of Reeder.
So now I have £350 to play with. Here are some ideas I've already come up with, but I'm sure you guys can give me some entertaining suggestions!
A new lens for my camera - a nice lightweight 18 - 250mm so I don't have to lug the heavy L series monsters around when I'm on holiday.
Have a cat flap fitted to my double glazed door for my moggies - yes, I really have received a quote for £345 for this!
Buy a bicycle and start riding to the station to get fit and tone up my bum.
Get botox to get rid my of my 'Blue Eagle from the Muppets' frown lines and a fake tan so I can get that TOWIE look - I do live in Essex you know.
Purchase a pair of Spanx control pants and 250 Cadbury Creme Eggs and eat the lot before Easter while the magic knickers hold my belly in.
Come on Org - what do you suggest?
For practicality, the cat flap... it'll only cost you later if you don't.
Not sure about the spanking pants - do you charge??
But for me, its got to be the creme eggs
Paul the 6th
23-03-12, 09:39 AM
Have a cat flap fitted to my double glazed door for my moggies - yes, I really have received a quote for £345 for this!
I would have thought you'd be able to buy a ready made panel with cat flap fitted for much less, rather than having one retro fitted to your existing panel?
When I moved into my house one of the mouldings on the inner panel of the pvc door was cracked - I got round to replacing it just before xmas - £70 for the panel delivered (from ebay) and took about 20 minutes to fit. A pvc door company would probably fit it for you if you sourced it, just make sure the measurements are right :)
As for other options, why not an experience or spa day? Go clay pigeon shooting or quad biking, go on a mini break somewhere, hire a camper for a weekend and head off camping maybe?
Over the last 2 years or so I've realised I'd rather spend money on experiences & memories than material stuff which ends up in the spare room. But as my disposable income is very little I have to buy street drugs from shady characters to get the best experience/£ ratio. Bit moreish though :smt116
cat flap to a dg door is a doddle, no way it should cost that much.
How about snow boarding lessons at the various indoor venues? :-)
Kilted Ginger
23-03-12, 09:42 AM
£350 would get a nice city break for 2 in budapest, copenhagen or the likes.
Bigmitch
23-03-12, 09:47 AM
A set of tyres for a young man looking at doing the Manx Grand Prix for the first time this year :0)
www.bigmitchracing.im (http://www.bigmitchracing.im)
Nobbylad
23-03-12, 09:48 AM
Send it to me so I can buy a nice rear shock for my SV...heck, I'll even ride down to yours and fit the hugger/tail tidy or whatever it is you needed doing.
I am just having a new glazed panel made so I can have a cat flap! It's costing Mr £100+vat for the panel that was for a toughened argon filled unit, and the day flap was 15 delivered. The glazing company will for the cat flap to the new panel. Just make sure that the catflap is for a round hole. You can't cut a square hole in a double glazed unit.
The rest you can spend on creme eggs and control pants!!
Nobbylad
23-03-12, 09:48 AM
Bugger! Mitch beat me to the 'charity' request :(
Bigmitch
23-03-12, 09:52 AM
He he, soz Nobbylad :0)
Specialone
23-03-12, 09:56 AM
Just replace the glass with an insulated pvc panel, then cut it yourself, cuts very easy.
Then send the rest of the money to me to spend on fried brekkies and donuts.
speedplay
23-03-12, 09:58 AM
fit the catflap through a wall, will be cheaper than into the glass.
fit the catflap through a wall, will be cheaper than into the glass.
don't they all have 3 foot thick stone walls in those posh houses darn souf'?
Littlepeahead
23-03-12, 10:03 AM
The cat flap needs to go into the door in my conservatory which has one full legth pane of glass. As the walls are glazed too there aren't enough bricks to fit a cat flap big enough - which is actually a small dog flap as my cats are massive great lumps of cuddliness each weighing in at over 7.5kgs.
The cat flap needs to go into the door in my conservatory which has one full legth pane of glass.
that would explain the £350 quote then.
Littlepeahead
23-03-12, 10:56 AM
sex toys and cake.
Did you not spot in the first post that I said I'd paid my bills this month already - so that'll be my accounts at Anne Summers and Patisserie Valerie settled.
Amadeus
23-03-12, 10:59 AM
Get a tattoo across your chest saying "I won the lottery so bought this tattoo".
Hmm, thinking about this having typed it, it's quite long so the feasibility will be determined by the size of your chest and lo, we're into hole digging territory so I'll stop right here...
Amadeus
23-03-12, 11:02 AM
Thinking a little more about getting myself out of this hole I've dug...
You obviously like cats (and quite right too - they're lovely).
How about doing a zoo experience - feeding big cats. I did it and hand-fed a tiger (39stone, 9feet long), cheeters, and just lobbed a load of horse into the lions and pumas (they're both too evil to hand feed).
It was one of the best experiences of my life. I loved it.
Littlepeahead
23-03-12, 11:02 AM
Get a tattoo across your chest saying "I won the lottery so bought this tattoo".
Hmm, thinking about this having typed it, it's quite long so the feasibility will be determined by the size of your chest and lo, we're into hole digging territory so I'll stop right here...
Or I could get one that says 'Space reserved for Bear' that runs into my cleavage.
Amadeus
23-03-12, 11:07 AM
Get a tattoo across your chest saying "I won the lottery so bought this tattoo".
Hmm, thinking about this having typed it, it's quite long so the feasibility will be determined by the size of your chest and lo, we're into hole digging territory so I'll stop right here...
Point 1: I suspect I've been thinking about Reeder too much and his personality has corrupted my psyche.
Point 2: Talking or quoting oneself is probably a sign than I need to get help.
wyrdness
23-03-12, 11:08 AM
A cat flap? That would make a nice present for a dyslexic yorkshireman.
I'd go for the 18-200mm.
A cat flap? That would make a nice present for a dyslexic yorkshireman.
I'd go for the 18-200mm.
lol
Get a tattoo across your chest saying "I won the lottery so bought this tattoo".
Hmm, thinking about this having typed it, it's quite long so the feasibility will be determined by the size of your chest and lo, we're into hole digging territory so I'll stop right here...
How about;
"I won the lottery so bought this tattoo. We've split it, I've donated some and had some left to spend. I was thinking of maybe a cat flap but looking for suggestions"
...as a tattoo. :-) Does that widen the previously dug hole any?
or even "I won the lottery *", then following popular convention you need to go look down near the errr bottom to look for the small print ;-)
Amadeus
23-03-12, 11:24 AM
Does that widen the previously dug hole any?
That wasn't me quoting you, it was an echo from the aforementioned hole, so probably "yes". :-)
Littlepeahead
23-03-12, 11:46 AM
Further to previous suggestions...
I've played with big cats a couple of times, most recently in Thailand last year where I stroked a full grown tiger and played with the cubs. I've also done a photography course at a zoo where I got to go into the cheetah enclosure which was amazing.
I've also tried quad biking which was fun, and dry slope - which wasn't as I spent most of my time on my backside and right now my post op foot would stop me doing it.
Already got a spa thing planned for later in the year for a hen weekend, and as I'm a guinea pig for our local beautician college I've already had a facial and reflexology this week and I'm booked in for India head massage and a body massage next week. Basically I get pampered for £10 a time.
I did the camper van thing round New Zealand with a mate, not thought about trying it over here though.
You could sort the Sv suspension 2nd hand gsxr shock and new springs
barwel1992
23-03-12, 12:45 PM
Like above but top that 350 with a few more pounds and buy a ohlins shock from me at work ;)
Scythe92
23-03-12, 01:01 PM
If you don't have one, buy a back protector whilst they're on offer.
http://store.planet-knox.com/offers/
Track days. Anything else is just wasted cash.
hmmm bicycle to tone up the bum??
i think you should spend it on that. but i think the .Org agree's that we should have regular updates on how the firmness is going just so we can all congratulate you.............:-dd
-Ralph-
23-03-12, 01:36 PM
LD Lines Portsmouth to Le Havre: £55
A weekends petrol: £100
3 nights camping: £15
Euro Breakdown cover: £20
Food and beer budget left over: £160
A weekend away with us lot: Priceless
;-)
Specialone
23-03-12, 01:44 PM
LD Lines Portsmouth to Le Havre: £55
A weekends petrol: £100
3 nights camping: £15
Euro Breakdown cover: £20
Food and beer budget left over: £160
A weekend away with us lot: Priceless
;-)
+1 :)
Specialone
23-03-12, 01:48 PM
Or I could get one that says 'Space reserved for Bear' that runs into my cleavage.
Or...
Tattoo saying "leave the **** alone"
Sid Squid
23-03-12, 03:16 PM
My sister's wedding dress - then I won't have to pay for it.
648 of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cadbury-Creme-Egg-Box-48/dp/B004J9DR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332516293&sr=8-1
sadly no amount of contol knickers will help, but hey, there creme eggs :grin:
tigersaw
23-03-12, 04:01 PM
648 of these http://www.amazon.co.uk/Cadbury-Creme-Egg-Box-48/dp/B004J9DR4Y/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1332516293&sr=8-1
sadly no amount of contol knickers will help, but hey, there creme eggs :grin:
naah, at sains berries you can get an easter egg with 2 creme eggs in the box as well for 99p.
thats 706 creme eggs, 353 easter eggs, and over 50p change
Or...
Tattoo saying "leave the **** alone"
Why have you asterisked the first part of your name out...;)
Amadeus
23-03-12, 06:16 PM
Why have you asterisked the first part of your name out...;)
haha - very good.
Specialone
23-03-12, 06:20 PM
Why have you asterisked the first part of your name out...;)
Too clever for me that Bri ;)
davepreston
24-03-12, 07:51 AM
train fare- 33
digs at mine -free
night out on the beer with me- what you have left and a small loan on your house
best bit- remembering f all the next evening
Littlepeahead
24-03-12, 05:46 PM
Do I get to draw a Willy on your face?
Blew £95 on a pair of white jeans which do wonders for my bum and I can fit in a size 8. Very happy.
-Ralph-
24-03-12, 05:48 PM
Was that an American size 8?
Runs.........:lol:
Dave20046
24-03-12, 09:08 PM
Bicycle and a bum toning photo diary?
Buy a bicycle and start riding to the station to get fit and tone up Your bum !
Photo ..... Before and After PLZ... =0)
Littlepeahead
07-04-12, 02:51 PM
I blew the rest of the money today.
First off all I decided to renew my Membership at Essex CCC which is about £140. If we get a nice summer I shall enjoy spending my time dozing in front of the Pavilion.
Then I passed the camera shop and they had a second hand 18 - 200mm Sigma superzoom in the window £167. Although I own a Canon 10-22mm, 105mm macro, 24 - 70mm 2.8 L series and 70 - 200mm 2.8 IS L series with 2 x extender I think the superzoom will be great for holidays and when I don't want to carry around heavy lenses. The quality won't be as top notch as with the L series but I also won't need a new spine at the end of every trip.
England head coach Andy Flower is running the London Marathon for 3 charities. We're good mates so I've sponsored him £1 a kilometre - that's about £42 and they can reclaim the tax.
And the East Anglian Air Ambulance will have received a cheque for £50 c/o the understakers who arranged Reeder's funeral.
So with my jeans I've ended up spending more than my winnings, but it's a nice mixture of days out watching my favourite team, fun with my camera and donations to 4 charities to help those in need.
Of course none of this will tone up my bum.
Bluefish
07-04-12, 03:00 PM
Does that mean no bum pics? :rolleyes:
Amadeus
07-04-12, 03:03 PM
Wow - good for you.
Do you (anyone) think people are more charity minded than they used to be?
keith_d
07-04-12, 05:11 PM
I wouldn't bother with the 18-200. Save up for a month or two and buy the 10-24mm to take on holiday.
Superwide zooms are brilliant holiday lenses for interiors, landscapes, and because they allow you to get right in the middle of things and shoot wide.
Keith.
Littlepeahead
07-04-12, 05:43 PM
Keith, I have the 10 - 22 Canon lens already. Cost me a small fortune, so now my range, if I were to take all my lenses, is 18 - 400mm!
The wide angle is nice and lightweight anyway, so that and the 18 - 200mm means I can get everything in one small bag, but as I have a 30D and 60D, for work I have the option now of 24 - 70 L series on one and 70 - 200mm L series on the other which saves changing lenses over.
As for the question of people being more charitable, I guess I have always given money to charity but this time I decided to make 2 larger donations, in addition to the monkey I sponsor at a Sanctuary I volunteered at and sponsoring friends every year for their runs etc.
How about "Sponsor Me"here http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserPage.action?userUrl=ScottGillespie&pageUrl=2
Littlepeahead
07-04-12, 08:40 PM
British Heart Foundation. They were great for advice after Chris Numbers has his little mishap. Good luck with it.
Cheers buddy, yeah they were good when my dad needed some help. In finding that I discovered I needed some help too.
Your donation/sponsor is much appreciated. Enjoy the rest of your winnings.
Mrs DJ Fridge
07-04-12, 09:32 PM
If you have a local freecycle service you could probably get a push bike there, I am registered in our area, loads of stuff always comes up on it. freecycle.org (I think)
And the cats are left out in the cold. :(
keith_d
08-04-12, 08:49 AM
Keith, I have the 10 - 22 Canon lens already. Cost me a small fortune, so now my range, if I were to take all my lenses, is 18 - 400mm!
The wide angle is nice and lightweight anyway, so that and the 18 - 200mm means I can get everything in one small bag, but as I have a 30D and 60D, for work I have the option now of 24 - 70 L series on one and 70 - 200mm L series on the other which saves changing lenses over.
That's a cool set of lenses. Last year I tried lugging my Nikon 28-70 AFS around Utah. I'm sure that thing has it's own gravitational field... :crutches:
So I can see the attraction of a super zoom, but I suspect I'll be taking the big lump with me next time. It's just too useful.
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