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Things I spent $40 on or: how I learned to stop worrying and love the Ten Club

F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,738
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So much discussion about the missing holiday singles -- we need to have more fun with this.
This is not a thread to say we should not expect the singles, or that people cannot be upset about the singles not being sent out.
This is a thread for some humor around the situation -- what things (today, in the past, etc) have you spent a fleeting $40 on?

I can see myself watching receipts from now on and sharing items frequently that are amusing, or perhaps just pedestrian. 

To start:
I spent about $40 on tolls/parking/train yesterday to drive up to Newark and then train into Manhattan and back.

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  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,873
    I dropped $40 on a burger and a couple three beers the other day with some buddies.  


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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,078
    Yesterday I bought a bottle of ketel one for $40.  
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • Indifference71Indifference71 Chicago Posts: 14,903
    I bought 3 4-packs of craft beer last week for $40.
  • AnnafalkAnnafalk Sweden Posts: 4,004
    I spent about $40 on a Star Wars cap at Disney land the guy at the counter said my 9 yr old looked just like the boy playing the young Darth Vader.
  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 17,770
    4 visits to Gummy Betty
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    Poncier said:
    4 visits to Gummy Betty
    :lol:

    Cake-taker here!
  • BentleyspopBentleyspop Craft Beer Brewery, Colorado Posts: 11,313
    Had a couple of pizzas and beers with my gf
  • gimmesometruth27gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 23,724
    I spent $40 on gas yesterday.
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  • mace1229mace1229 Posts: 9,739
    I just spent $50 on a Garth Brooks box set. I don't like country, but it's my Christmas present for my wife. It had vinyl and CD of all studio albums plus 1 live. I think it was a total of 7 of each.
    She's going to think I dropped $100 on this.
  • JPPJ84JPPJ84 Hamburg, Germany Posts: 3,464
    I didn't even spend the money, I just lost it. Fell out of my pocket
  • mickeyratmickeyrat Posts: 43,904
    spent 34 dollars for overnight garage parking to the hotel I was staying AT last week.

    also spent 40 plus for brunch at the swankiest of the 4 same brand hotels on the property. JW Marriot, Springhill Suites by Marriot, Courtyard by Marriot and Fairfield Inn and Suites by Marriot.........
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  • pjsteelerfanpjsteelerfan Maryland Posts: 9,904
    Spent $50 to get VIP parking for the Black Crowes concert next summer
    ...got a mind full of questions and a teacher in my soul...
  • tempo_n_groovetempo_n_groove Posts: 41,158
    Spent $40 on lunch...
  • PB11041PB11041 Earth Posts: 2,845
    Yesterday I spent $40 on two paint brushes, painting tape, spackle and a nice little painting bucket with a funny name that had a convenient handle.
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  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,738
    mcgruff10 said:
    Yesterday I bought a bottle of ketel one for $40.  
    Every week!  :)
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • Spiritual_ChaosSpiritual_Chaos Posts: 31,389
    edited November 2019
    Paying me and my friends entry to a rockclub with a boring 80s screamy rock band playing, plus two drinks cost me 40 dollars. I think...


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  • Ledbetterman10Ledbetterman10 Posts: 16,973
    F Me In The Brain said:
    To start:
    I spent about $40 on tolls/parking/train yesterday to drive up to Newark and then train into Manhattan and back.

    But that $40 allowed you to pass those tolls, park your car, and use the train. What'd ya get for your $40 Tenclub membership this year besides the ability to post on this godforsaken message board?

    That said, as far as your premise, I'm actually with you. It's only $40. Take it or leave it. I think it's a pointless waste of money, but I'm willing to pointlessly waste that money on it every year. 
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  • PoncierPoncier Posts: 17,770
    You shouldn't call Kiss "boring" and "screamy".
    This weekend we rock Portland
  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 16,216
    A dozen golf balls.
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,738
    Ledbetterman10 said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    To start:
    I spent about $40 on tolls/parking/train yesterday to drive up to Newark and then train into Manhattan and back.

    But that $40 allowed you to pass those tolls, park your car, and use the train. What'd ya get for your $40 Tenclub membership this year besides the ability to post on this godforsaken message board?

    That said, as far as your premise, I'm actually with you. It's only $40. Take it or leave it. I think it's a pointless waste of money, but I'm willing to pointlessly waste that money on it every year. 
    I hear you...the difference between the $20 and $40 packages are probably a better piece to slice up but I am happy to pay $40.  I like this message board.  :)

    Just paid $88 for my quarterly trash bill to the city.  Could have just as well put my trash in my neighbor's bins.  Once per year (Christmas) might there be a time when I fill up the giant bin they give us.  Still -- less than $30 per month for trash?  I'm OK with that.
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,078
    F Me In The Brain said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Yesterday I bought a bottle of ketel one for $40.  
    Every week!  :)
    I m so glad I m not the only one.  ;)
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,738
    mcgruff10 said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Yesterday I bought a bottle of ketel one for $40.  
    Every week!  :)
    I m so glad I m not the only one.  ;)
    The guy I went to Manhattan with yesterday gifted me one of those $40 bottles.
    (Was a thank you for the hockey seats I gave him a few times last year when we could not go)

    He told me I need to try Tower vodka.  Total Wine had a special - $20 for a handle and he likes it more than Tito's.
    I view that as sort of the difference to go Analog.  I'm analog, dammit -- give me my $40 Ketel!
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,078
    F Me In The Brain said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Yesterday I bought a bottle of ketel one for $40.  
    Every week!  :)
    I m so glad I m not the only one.  ;)
    The guy I went to Manhattan with yesterday gifted me one of those $40 bottles.
    (Was a thank you for the hockey seats I gave him a few times last year when we could not go)

    He told me I need to try Tower vodka.  Total Wine had a special - $20 for a handle and he likes it more than Tito's.
    I view that as sort of the difference to go Analog.  I'm analog, dammit -- give me my $40 Ketel!
    I ll look out for tower vodka.  I go between Tito s and ketel. If you want I ll send you my address for any hockey tickets you can not use.  ;)
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,402
    on2legs said:
    I dropped $40 on a burger and a couple three beers the other day with some buddies.  


    I bought a few two beers the other day myself. 
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  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,078
    on2legs said:
    I dropped $40 on a burger and a couple three beers the other day with some buddies.  


    I like that place!!! Very cool spot.  You hit up the distillery or brewery?
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • HughFreakingDillonHughFreakingDillon Winnipeg Posts: 39,402
    mcgruff10 said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Yesterday I bought a bottle of ketel one for $40.  
    Every week!  :)
    I m so glad I m not the only one.  ;)
    maybe the 3 of us need to mosey on over to the 12 step thread. :wink:
    Hugh Freaking Dillon is currently out of the office, returning sometime in the fall after a very restful summer exploring the Great Canadian Wilderness and beaches, listening to Pearl Jam, Headstones, Watchmen, Queens of the Stone Age, and many others. 

    In my absence, please refer to the following for any reasoned debate on any given matter (please note this list is not exhaustive):

    @mrussel1 , @Go Beavers , @tbergs, @mickeyrat, @brianlux, @PJ_Soul, @The Juggler, @Gern Blansten




  • F Me In The BrainF Me In The Brain this knows everybody from other commets Posts: 31,738
    HughFreakingDillon said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    F Me In The Brain said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    Yesterday I bought a bottle of ketel one for $40.  
    Every week!  :)
    I m so glad I m not the only one.  ;)
    maybe the 3 of us need to mosey on over to the 12 step thread. :wink:
    When I am ready for that I will collapse directly into it.  :lol:  
    The love he receives is the love that is saved
  • bbiggsbbiggs Posts: 6,963
    Spent $40 on two salads and two hot dogs (basically cafeteria food) at the Field Museum this weekend. Ughhh 
  • on2legson2legs Posts: 15,873
    edited November 2019
    mcgruff10 said:
    on2legs said:
    I dropped $40 on a burger and a couple three beers the other day with some buddies.  


    I like that place!!! Very cool spot.  You hit up the distillery or brewery?
    Yes to both!  I was at the brewery not long ago and found out I just missed Brian Fallon :bawling:   So many great spots in and around Cookman Ave.... Especially love that downtown  area during the holidays. 
    1996: Randall's Island 2  1998: East Rutherford | MSG 1 & 2  2000: Cincinnati | Columbus | Jones Beach 1, 2, & 3 | Boston 1 | Camden 1 & 2 2003: Philadelphia | Uniondale | MSG 1 & 2 | Holmdel  2005: Atlantic City 1  2006: Camden 1 | East Rutherford 1 & 2 2008: Camden 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 (#25) | Newark (EV)  2009: Philadelphia 1, 2 & 4  2010: Newark | MSG 1 & 2  2011: Toronto 1  2013: Wrigley Field | Brooklyn 2 | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2015: Central Park  2016: Philadelphia 1 & 2 | MSG 1 & 2 | Fenway Park 2 | MSG (TOTD)  2017: Brooklyn (RnR HOF)  2020: MSG | Asbury Park  2021: Asbury Park  2022: MSG | Camden | Nashville  2024: MSG 1 & 2 (#50) | Philadelphia 1 & 2 | Baltimore  2025: Raleigh


  • hedonisthedonist Posts: 24,524
    $40 for a hash-filled, kief-dipped, glass-tipped J.

    Worthwhile, I say!
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