Do you have "luxuries" you treat yourself to?

audreyh1 said:
I got the promo United club credit card with free membership for a year (i.e. first year annual fee waived). And guess what - we're keeping it. It really made a difference in our flying this year. DH really likes it. Enuff said....
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But, But, you have fly United and get points on United !! :cool:
Man do I have bad karma with that airline,
 
I found a 1.75l bottle of Bushmills Black Iris whiskey at a little Liquor store yesterday for $39. That is a good deal. Not as good as a single pot, but not too bad for the price.
 
Not much of a luxury, but I ordered my first bottle of booze over the Internet for the 1st time, instead of buying locally.

I need a bottle of Cocchi Americano to make Vesper Martini (James Bond's or rather Ian Fleming's recipe). The original recipe called for Kina Lillet, but that was long discontinued by its maker. It is said that Cocchi Americano is the closest to the original Lillet, but it is not for sale anywhere in Arizona.

So, I splurged and paid $10 for shipping from out of state. I shopped around, and some places wanted $20 for shipping cost.
 
Sitting in our outdoor hot tub when it is 10F air temp and the tub is at 109F. The 10 foot walk to it is roughing it, sya DW.:D
 
I pick up fresh flowers from the grocery store every few weeks. Also, stopping at Starbucks a few times a week feels like a wonderful little luxury to me.
 
Three times a week I treat myself to a chocogasm by consuming an entire Whole Foods 365 Organic 56% Cacao dark chocolate bar with hot tea. For those of you who have never experienced a chocogasm, you should be aware that it has several advantages over an orgasm: (1) lasts much longer (3-4 hours); (2) it's a lot less messy; and (3) there is no chance of acquiring a sexually transmitted disease.

I have gradually built up a stockpile of $100 worth of chocolate bars in my frig in case of a strike or some other chocolate supply interruption. It may sound like I have a serious substance dependency, but I assure you that I can quit any time (after completing a 6-week rehab program :greetings10:).
 
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"Three times a week I treat myself to a chocogasm by consuming an entire Whole Foods 365 Organic 56% Cacao dark chocolate bar with hot tea."

I'm putting that one on the grocery list!
 
nwsteve said:
But, But, you have fly United and get points on United !! :cool:
Man do I have bad karma with that airline,
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well, pretty much only two options here, and American flights are less convenient most of the time.
 
Another Reader said:
"Three times a week I treat myself to a chocogasm by consuming an entire Whole Foods 365 Organic 56% Cacao dark chocolate bar with hot tea."

I'm putting that one on the grocery list!
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The chocogasm is even more intense and long-lasting at higher cacao levels (e.g. 72%, 80%, even 90%), but these bars are too bitter for my taste. A 72% cacao bar has a good chance of costing me an entire night's sleep!

I may be especially sensitive to theobromine, so YMMV. Enjoy! :)
 
We went to Napa this past September and stocked up our wine rack with wines we cannot buy locally. Then went out to celebrate my sister's and my birthdays about 4 weeks ago and I ordered a $200 bottle of Caymus. I think DW is still ticked at me for that one.
 
I hate ordering wine in restaurants, where they mark the price up to 3x what you can get retail. Of course, not too many allow you to bring your own bottle and just charge a corkage fee.
 
Milton said:
Reminds me of this video:
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Love it! I listened to the whole thing and they are SO right - - United should have reimbursed them after breaking that Taylor guitar. Loved the song that came out of that experience and I'll be humming it all day. :D
 
NW-Bound said:
I hate ordering wine in restaurants, where they mark the price up to 3x what you can get retail. Of course, not too many allow you to bring your own bottle and just charge a corkage fee.
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I agree- I'd much rather spend all my $$ on the wine, rather than the wine plus the service and the ambience, so I buy better wine and scotch to enjoy at home.
 
On the other hand, it would be nice to be able to order a $200 bottle of wine despite knowing that Total Wine has it for $60. You want it with the meal now, for the occasion and with the right company. There's something to be said for that.

It's just that I am not that rich to enjoy this luxury. It does not break the bank, but I am too frugal to splurge like that.

So, I order a $40 bottle ( knowing that the restaurant pays $12 for it).
 
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Last night I ordered the abalone appetizer at my favorite restaurant. It was super fresh and oh so delicious.
 
"Three times a week I treat myself to a chocogasm by consuming an entire Whole Foods 365 Organic 56% Cacao dark chocolate bar with hot tea."

I've done something similar but with black coffee instead of tea. Clears out the entire system. . .
 
DW just brought home a bag of one of our luxuries: Tootsie Roll Pops.
 
NW-Bound said:
Not much of a luxury, but I ordered my first bottle of booze over the Internet for the 1st time, instead of buying locally.

I need a bottle of Cocchi Americano to make Vesper Martini (James Bond's or rather Ian Fleming's recipe). The original recipe called for Kina Lillet, but that was long discontinued by its maker. It is said that Cocchi Americano is the closest to the original Lillet, but it is not for sale anywhere in Arizona.

So, I splurged and paid $10 for shipping from out of state. I shopped around, and some places wanted $20 for shipping cost.
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Just answered a knock at the door. My Cocchi Americano is here! Wow. It came from a neighboring state, but I did not expect it so soon.

I intended to make Vesper Martini for the New Year party I will be hosting, but that's two weeks away. Should I make a dry run? I don't know how long the bottle keeps once opened.
 
audreyh1 said:
We bought an economy plus subscription this year and ended up using the heck out of it.

Haven't bought general first class tickets yet*, but when they provide inexpensive upgrades to first class on certain legs we usually take it.

*Well, OK, once on a domestic flight, but for once it cost little more than main cabin extra.
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Yep, We booked a first class flight for next month. Really very little over coach considering my wife always packs two bags plus an extra for me. I still don't understand why she needs 9 pairs of shoes/sandles for 15 days.
 
Yes, do practice before serving others, practice makes perfect - :)

And should the bottle get dry (not likely as martinis are stiff) just get another.

NW-Bound said:
Just answered a knock at the door. My Cocchi Americano is here! Wow. It came from a neighboring state, but I did not expect it so soon.

I intended to make Vesper Martini for the New Year party I will be hosting, but that's two weeks away. Should I make a dry run? I don't know how long the bottle keeps once opened.
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It's tempting, it's tempting...

By the way, I went back and looked at that online store. They charge the same $10 for shipping from 1 to 12 bottles. Son of a gun! I missed that.
 
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