Micro-BTD (less than $100)

[DJRR]

Japanese A5 Wagyu beef normally $170 a pound was at Wegmans on sell by date for $100 a pound so I picked up a .3lb package for $30 plus tax. First time trying it and seared it in a pan. Was really good, but not $100 worth to my palate at least. Always wanted to try it, now I know.

 

[COcheesehead]

Japanese A5 Wagyu beef normally $170 a pound was at Wegmans on sell by date for $100 a pound so I picked up a .3lb package for $30 plus tax. First time trying it and seared it in a pan. Was really good, but not $100 worth to my palate at least. Always wanted to try it, now I know.

I never really got the Wagyu thing. We do like ground buffalo. Lean and tasty.

 

[aja8888]

I would never do that to one of the few home-grown manufacturers in my beloved adopted state.

It's a good thing they are not selling them on Amazon (are they?) as returns are very common up to 30 days.

 

[mebden]

I've only had an orange slice and cherry in any Old Fashion I've ordered or made. Good cherries can get quite pricey as well.

My dad use to put pickled Brussel sprouts or pickled asparagus in his Old Fashions my mother got me hooked on the pickled mushrooms

 

[Pointby2]

We love good bread and despair at the offerings available at the local grocery and bakery. Been looking at trying Wildgrain, a company that ships frozen ready-to-bake breads, mostly sourdoughs. They had a deal on a trial order. It just arrived today.

• Sourdough loaf
• Bavarian Pretzel buns
• Sourdough sesame seed loaf
• Ciabatta Sandwich rolls
• Sourdough harvest loaf
• Sourdough 3 cheese loaf

 

[DrRoy]

We have occasionally bought some Holl’s Chocolates which are $24 for 16 one inch truffles. Their dark chocolate truffles are my favorites. We were recently gifted some Royce’ Nama bitter chocolate, and that is awesome too. $20 for 20 pieces, 4.4 oz. I wonder if I can bring myself to pay for it.

 

[Surewhitey]

Changed / updated the pulls of the kitchen whilst refacing the kitchen... Like them much more. Had to fill the old holes as they were much larger and to scale.

 

[ls99]

Scored a Bissell vacuum cleaned at goodwill for $ 7.60.
It is for my Pitt apartment.
Got it home, it barely had vacuum.

Open it up, all filters totally clogged.
Scaped off inches of crud, washed the washable filters.

It can now nearly hold itself against the wall.
Sucks Great!

 

[sparky08]

Well, I just had my micro-BTD moment. I stopped at the entrance to a national park and noticed that I'm now eligible for the senior discount. $20 for a year long pass, or $80 for the lifetime.

I splurged for the lifetime pass.

 

[CincyDave]

Well, I just had my micro-BTD moment. I stopped at the entrance to a national park and noticed that I'm now eligible for the senior discount. $20 for a year long pass, or $80 for the lifetime.

I splurged for the lifetime pass.

I did this $80 micro BTD as well. So worth it!

 

[folivier]

I did it when it was lots cheaper, $20 for a lifetime pass if I remember. Bought it in Big Bend, TX.

 

[Koolau]

I did this $80 micro BTD as well. So worth it!

That seems much higher than what I paid in 2012. I'm thinking maybe $20?? Anyway, a good BTD even tat $80. Enjoy.

 

[pb4uski]

I dunno. We bought ours many years ago and it was $80. Found this. It was $10 from 1994 to Aug 2017, then increased to $80. Thank you Perplexity.

Historical Price History of the Senior Lifetime National Parks Pass​

Price Timeline:

• 1994 to August 27, 2017: The Senior Lifetime Pass cost $1011011.
• August 28, 2017 to Present: The price increased to $80 as mandated by Congress through the Centennial Legislation

 

[imjustawarrior]

I dunno. We bought ours many years ago and it was $80. Found this. It was $10 from 1994 to Aug 2017, then increased to $80. Thank you Perplexity.

If one is a veteran, it is free. I didn't get a chance to blow any dough when I got my free lifetime pass. The free only cost me 4 years of my life.

 

[sparky08]

If one is a veteran, it is free. I didn't get a chance to blow any dough when I got my free lifetime pass. The free only cost me 4 years of my life.

Well deserved. Thank you for your service.

My only complaint about the lifetime parks pass is that it comes on a plastic card, with nothing tying it to me. (I just showed the Park Ranger my divers license, gave her $80 and got a card. ) If my wallet gets lost/stolen, it seems I have to shell out another $80.

 

[COcheesehead]

Well deserved. Thank you for your service.

My only complaint about the lifetime parks pass is that it comes on a plastic card, with nothing tying it to me. (I just showed the Park Ranger my divers license, gave her $80 and got a card. ) If my wallet gets lost/stolen, it seems I have to shell out another $80.

We had to sign the back of ours

 

[38Chevy454]

If you lose your annual pass, like someone's DW did, you have to purchase a new one. Don't ask how I know.

Although if you have a yearly pass, they will give that already paid credit towards annual pass if you exchange it.

 

[Seaside FIRE]

If you have a handicap plate or other permanent disability the lifetime access pass is free.

 

[Koolau]

I dunno. We bought ours many years ago and it was $80. Found this. It was $10 from 1994 to Aug 2017, then increased to $80. Thank you Perplexity.

Thanks. Got mine in 2012 and I was certain it was a lot less than $80. Still a good value if you use it!

 

[folivier]

I cheated. Bought one when I first retired. Then just before they raised it to $80 bought another in case I lose one.

 

[CO-guy]

It seems so silly. They call it a "portable washing machine," but it's basically just a dry bag with little nubs on the inside that you fill with soapy water while traveling to do a little laundry.

I have many dry bags. Even an ultralight one that has a clear stripe on one side like this "portable washing machine" has. However, for stain removal, I just want to give this nubby thing a try and for $55 it's a micro-BTD.