How have you treated yourself recently?

66Mustang · March 25

Just bought myself a treat - a small quarter-bottle of a nice cognac.

I haven’t bought any snacks to eat between meals for quite a while so I spent the money on the cognac instead.

Looking forward to a dram this evening. (Is it called a dram with cognac?)

What things have other people have treated themselves to recently and if you have a reason behind the treat feel free to share that too. Please post below...

66Mustang · March 25

Cher_Scope · March 25

@66Mustang Och aye, that's a fine wee dram you have there!

I bought myself a pair of dungarees in an attempt to be 'hip' and 'down with the kids'. Unfortunately, they made me look like a walking black sack so got returned

Otherwise, it was a gingerbread bunny this morning (which my other half kindly surprised me with!).

66Mustang · March 25

At least you had the guts to give it a try! I’m so conservative with my clothes, I prefer to just blend in!

A gingerbread bunny sounds really cute!

janer1967 · March 25

I bought myself these boots must admit I have a bit of a fetish for boots

66Mustang · March 25

@janer1967 very nice, I like it

woodbine · March 25

Quite boring but I keep buying myself Easter eggs on my online shopping yummmm
In the very near future we are treating ourselves to a new fire place before the room gets decorated in May.

66Mustang · March 25

@woodbine not boring at all

I would do the same in previous years but am trying hard this year...PS The accountant in me says some of the Easter eggs when on offer are better value than buying chocolate bars!!

New fire place sounds exciting

woodbine · March 25

66Mustang said:

@woodbine not boring at all I would do the same in previous years but am trying hard this year...PS The accountant in me says some of the Easter eggs when on offer are better value than buying chocolate bars!!

New fire place sounds exciting

I'm all for keeping the old one but senior management is putting her foot down and i'm not brave enough to reuse

Agree re:easter eggs when you can easily pay 65p for a chocolate bar then 75p or even 99p is good value for Easter eggs, the were at least double that 30 years ago when our kids were little.

Cazcc · March 25

well I do not treat myself too kindly mostly as always busy but I listened to my good doctor - no sugar, no gluten, no allergic reactions, no alcohol, no caffeine, plenty of water. Feeling pretty good health wise so I treated myself with some new very inexpensive clothes. Feeling like a new person or more like the one I used to be. So good health and new clothes it is.

lisathomas50 · March 25

I have treated myself to a track suit trainers and under wear and perfume

Sandy_123 · March 25

Hmmm, well recently I treated my self to a new foundation and gel eyeliner, not arrived yet and a very comfy v shaped pillow to support me arrived today

Caz_Alumni · March 26

Some lovely treats there! Thanks for getting us thinking positively @66Mustang!

I haven't got round to doing this yet (for obvious reasons

) but I am REALLY looking forward to treating myself to a haircut - when I am allowed!

So, I'd be interested in finding out what kinds of things everyone is LOOKING FORWARD to treating themselves to as well?

Has anybody got any nice treats planned for this weekend?

@Caz_Scope

Garza · March 26

I have literally just come from amazon before reading this, I purchased a birthday present for my sister and treated myself to a new book and some more Dolce Gusto coffee pods

fluffycat · March 26

Enjoy your treat..........

(1) Single Slice Velvet Cake! (lil bit of lux)
(2) Beef in Veg / Special Chop Suey takeaway (saves cooking)
(3) Selection of Lego (my hobby!)
(4) Crispy Duck n Pancakes takeaway (for puss n me treat)
(5) Induction Fry pan (old one more sticky, even with oil)

Can't wait for shops to open so can buy some bath fizzes and handmade soap. (makes bath-time more special)

Ross_Scope · March 26

I noticed a massive sale on a pair of bluetooth ear buds I've wanted for a while, so I thought I'd treat myself to those. In preparation for being able to go back out again, thought I'd update to something better sounding

fluffycat · March 26

@Ross_Scope

I bought some Bluetooth full size deep base headphones recently for half-price. They are great as often would get tangled-up before with wired-ones.

The battery lasts 15 hours or so though can only pair one device at time.

Helps going for a meander with music.

Ross_Scope · March 26

fluffycat said:

@Ross_Scope

I bought some Bluetooth full size deep base headphones recently for half-price. They are great as often would get tangled-up before with wired-ones.

The battery lasts 15 hours or so though can only pair one device at time.

Helps going for a meander with music.

Nice, I have a super pair of headphones which are a joy to listen to music through. 30 hours of battery life which is very useful.

66Mustang · March 26

I went through a phase of buying expensive headphones but being honest with myself I find really I can’t tell much of a difference between them and less expensive ones

Of course a very cheap £1 set will sound low quality but something around £10 I’ve found does the trick. I think I can tell a small difference with higher priced ones but there is definitely some diminishing returns comparing say £1 with £10 then with £100 - the biggest jump is between £1 and £10

Maybe I just tried the wrong ones?

I’m not trying to detract from your purchase - just my experience - if you notice a big difference in quality then great!

mikehughescq · March 26

Treated myself to an expensive Hotel Chocolat Easter Egg because no-one else will.

Prior to that at Christmas I had saved up all year and finally replaced my expensive 19 year old CD player with an even more expensive streamer and DAC. Not regretted it yet although apparently this year I do finally have to pay for the main bathroom to be repaired. Allegedly I have my priorities wrong

Those of you with expensive headphone. No, you won't hear the difference unless you treat yourself to a DAC to attach to either your hi-fi or a phone. One of these will soon have you hearing what decent headphones can do.

Ross_Scope · March 26

66Mustang said:

I went through a phase of buying expensive headphones but being honest with myself I find really I can’t tell much of a difference between them and less expensive ones

Of course a very cheap £1 set will sound low quality but something around £10 I’ve found does the trick. I think I can tell a small difference with higher priced ones but there is definitely some diminishing returns comparing say £1 with £10 then with £100 - the biggest jump is between £1 and £10

Maybe I just tried the wrong ones?

I’m not trying to detract from your purchase - just my experience - if you notice a big difference in quality then great!

I think it can depend on what you're looking for really. Personally, I try to get headphones which are high resolution and support the LDAC audio codec. I've found the difference to be quite a jump compared to standard headphones, I can now hear things that are deep in the mix of a song, that I otherwise wouldn't have.

You're right though, the price jump isn't necessarily worth it, unless you're going to be listening to music an awful lot to justify it.

fluffycat · March 27

Bought a Laser (Mono) printer as typically the ink jet is printing plain or faint pages (must dry-up / clog between uses) again.

Laser seems clear and prominent. Think there's up to 500 pages included in the box, so value in the end. (1000 pages when get new cart in future)

woodbine · March 27

I've just had delivery of a scarf (for next winter) should have been £19 inc delivery cost my £3.60, thats what you call planning ahead lol

lisathomas50 · March 27

I have had ear buds to listen to my music off my phone the sound quality is good on those

Dragonslayer · March 29

Treated myself to two new watches / a new wallet and a new fire10 tablet.
Love all of them. Now I think I will buy my wife some flowers for Easter.

Ross_Scope · March 29

woodbine said:

I've just had delivery of a scarf (for next winter) should have been £19 inc delivery cost my £3.60, thats what you call planning ahead lol

What colour is it?

janer1967 · March 29

Bought myself some new ceiling lights ho9efully to make it brighter in my lounge

I have to keep curtains shut as bright sunlight affects my vision

My current lights only have 1 bulb si hoping the new ones with 4 bulbs in each will spread light bit more around room

Just need my partner to fit them if he ever gets the time , he works away all week and some weekends

Tori_Scope · March 30

That sounds good @janer1967

It's nice to have a bright room. Hopefully he'll be around soon to fit them.

Sandy_123 · March 31

Well I've just been on boots site and they have make up in clearance so just treated my self to loads of new make up with free delivery

fluffycat · March 31

2 x T-shirts 50% off
Lego Cargo Train Set 30% off
Underwear

deb74 · April 1

Love the boots @janer1967. I haven't really bought myself anything for ages but when the shops open up again I have got a voucher and a bit of money to spend in a local gift shop from Christmas and my birthday.

janer1967 · April 1

@deb74 that will be nice to treat yourself

I cant wait for shops to open to actually be able to browse round them

My main treat will be hair cut and coloured

Cher_Scope · April 1

It might be the Yorkshire in me, but I can't wait to snap up some reduced Easter eggs come next Tuesday

I'm also on the hairdresser bandwagon - my home colouring routine is doing little to stop the grey blighter's from taking hold. I'll be like a new woman after a good cut and colour.

Grinchy · April 1

Lots of nice treats here, good to see,i sold a bit of my star wars collection to buy in some new items, pretty pleased with them, my wife bought some nice Easter flowers with some cash i gave her, I'm still shielding so couldn't buy them personally, she was happy with them

Cress · April 1

Me and my dog shared some salted caramel haagen dazs...

deb74 · April 2

Hi @janer1967. I live in Wales and the hairdressers opened her a couple of weeks ago. Roll on 12th April when the shops open again. Lets hope this will be the last lockdown. I think we have all had enough of it now!

janer1967 · April 2

@deb74 I sure hope it is the last one it's becoming too my h like normality

MarkN88 · April 2

My new toaster arrived this morning- was well impressed! Ha.

Tori_Scope · April 2

How much toast can it hold @MarkN88?

MarkN88 · April 2

Tori_Scope said:

How much toast can it hold @MarkN88?

Is that a trick question? It only holds 2 slices of bread.

Tori_Scope · April 2

Not a trick question @MarkN88

We've got a 2 slicer as well, but I'm always mighty impressed when I go to someone's house and they have a 4 or even 6 slicer. I don't need one that big though, and I'd rather have one that does 2 slices well.

janer1967 · April 2

I have a 4 slice one but in reality it has to be 4 very small slices ti get them in properly

66Mustang · April 2

We have a fancy toaster - it is a 4 slicer but the elements heat up in pairs so you can just turn on two and not waste energy if you are only cooking 2 slices!

MarkN88 · April 2

Tori_Scope said:

Not a trick question @MarkN88 We've got a 2 slicer as well, but I'm always mighty impressed when I go to someone's house and they have a 4 or even 6 slicer. I don't need one that big though, and I'd rather have one that does 2 slices well.

I had to ask because at one point there used to be a question that people asked about how many slices of toast can you fit in your toaster and it was a trick question because you put bread in and get toast out, haha.

Tori_Scope · April 2

Haha @MarkN88

No, that's not what I was going for! Very true though.

Dragonslayer · April 3

I want to treat myself to a new PS5 console but its chaos trying to get one in the shops or online, demand is so great and no seller puts out any info when they are available. Thousands sell in minutes, even seconds and scammers are buying and trying to sell for double the price.
So today I bought myself some new slippers. Wool lined for warmth and comfort.
(Well it is something to look forward to)

Caz_Alumni · April 4

@Dragonslyer - comfy new slippers are a definite treat!

I haven't done this yet - but thinking about it, I reckon that some different perfume might be a nice treat for me soon. Nothing expensive or flashy - just a little treat to look forward to and that would do me as my little achievement!

Then that could be my nice new fragrance to associate with a more positive outlook for the summer of 2021 - and hopefully something that in the future will bring back memories of the better things that are still to come for us all

Sandy_123 · April 5

I need some slippers maybe when shops open again. Still waiting for my makeup to come hopefully tomorrow.

66Mustang · April 5

Fingers crossed it arrives safely tomorrow @Sandy_123

Caz_Alumni · April 6

Has your new make-up arrived yet @Sandy_123?

What a lovely treat!

Sandy_123 · April 6

Yay it arrived i can look human again now lol. @Caz_Scope and @66Mustang its been years since I bought new.

Ross_Scope · April 6

Dragonslayer said:

I want to treat myself to a new PS5 console but its chaos trying to get one in the shops or online, demand is so great and no seller puts out any info when they are available. Thousands sell in minutes, even seconds and scammers are buying and trying to sell for double the price.
So today I bought myself some new slippers. Wool lined for warmth and comfort.
(Well it is something to look forward to)

Hopefully the PS5s will become more widely available as the year progresses. It has been a rough transition to next gen because so many people just haven't been able to get their hands on one.

Caz_Alumni · April 7

Exellent @Sandy_123

I bet that feels nice to have some brand new make-up! Have you had chance to try it out yet? That should be a bit of fun giving it a 'test-run'

janer1967 · April 7

@Caz_Scope if your after affordable perfume try next they have really nice ones around £10

janer1967 · April 7

I'm waiting for shops to open as I want a new sofa but can't really order online as I need to make sure I can get up off one and transfer into my wheelchair

The height has to be right as well as being able to push up with arms

The joys of only having one leg

Caz_Alumni · April 7

Oooh - thanks @janer1967.

I'll be honest, I'm not a big shopper at the best of times and I don't go into Next that often - so ordinarily, I wouldn't have thought of them for perfume. I appreciate the suggestion - thank you

And shopping for a new sofa is a big decision. I can totally understand why you need to wait to go out and look round for that in person - but have you spotted any online that you quite like? Or have you not bothered looking yet?

janer1967 · April 7

@Caz_Scope I have seen one online but it is only online store

I'm wanting a corner one which will hopefully come in 2 parts to get in bungalow

leeCal · April 7

So having a broken coil spring (suspension) on my car fixed at just over two hundred pounds today I’m afraid I can’t afford any other luxuries at all for a while. ☹️ Harrumph...

66Mustang · April 7

@leeCal that’s a shame

at least it is fixed now and you can treat yourself to some more drives

Sandy_123 · April 7

@Caz_Scope yeah I've tested it out to sit in the house

but I'm popping out tomorrow for a change.

fluffycat · April 7

Cube Unit and LED light strip

More cake! (only slice so not too naughty!)

Discounted lego

Ami2301 · April 7

Not sure if I can call it a treat, but I am excited about it! A graphic designer is creating a new logo for my blog and a social media banner

Tori_Scope · April 8

That's exciting @Ami2301!

Do you own any cool Lego sets @fluffycat?

Caz_Alumni · April 8

Nice @janer1967 - I always think corner settees look extra cosy and inviting

Enjoy your trip out in the new make-up @Sandy_123

Caz_Alumni · April 8

Ooof @leeCal - just spotted your post about your broken coil spring. Sorry to hear about that.

Never good - and in my experience, generally quite noisy when they go! As @66Mustang says though, at least now you can look forward to some more, nice and smooth, drives out-and-about

Sandy_123 · April 8

Just bought some white jeggins i got size smaller as my muscles all wasted away on my legs and bottom, so every loose even extra skinny jeans are baggy, not tried them on yet tho

66Mustang · April 8

I bought a chocolate milkshake today

fluffycat · April 8

Tori_Scope said:

That's exciting @Ami2301!

Do you own any cool Lego sets @fluffycat?

Top sets in my possession are:

Harry Potter red train n platform
Yellow Train, carriages and oval track
Pirate Ship, Pirate Inn
Few dots pieces
Excavator
Cargo train set (to be built)
City Square (to be built)

loads of vehicles / headz / Ninjago bits / friends bits

Ross_Scope · April 8

How was the milkshake @66Mustang?

Wow, that's quite a collection @fluffycat, very impressive

66Mustang · April 9

@Ross_Scope it was really nice but I did feel a little bit sick afterwards!

Cher_Scope · April 9

I'm not saying I'm miffed that I didn't find any reduced Easter eggs, but frankly I'm miffed!! Where did they all go?!

66Mustang · April 9

@Cher_Scope

I was wondering that too. They had stacks of them the day before Easter and the day after they all just disappeared.

leeCal · April 9

They’ve gone back to Easter island where they’re all made @66Mustang 🙂

66Mustang · April 9

leeCal said:

They’ve gone back to Easter island where they’re all made @66Mustang 🙂

Thats a lovely thought

fluffycat · April 12

Kirby game (online sale) download

Sandals (sale outlet online and 10% first order) so guaranteed size than perusing a shop and not having, with no queues!

Ross_Scope · April 12

Just to turn the thread on it's head, I'm considering treating myself in the future, more specifically this afternoon when we go shopping. Wondering if I should indulge in a nice cheap bar of chocolate or something

Hmmm

66Mustang · April 12

@Ross_Scope good luck for your shopping expedition, I bet half the country will be going shopping today!!

Ross_Scope · April 12

66Mustang said:

@Ross_Scope good luck for your shopping expedition, I bet half the country will be going shopping today!!

Thank you, it's just the weekly food shop, but yeah you're probably right. My partner just noticed the queue for the hair dressers and let's just say it was staggeringly long.

66Mustang · April 12

Maybe it would be wise to join the queue early in the anticipation that your hair grows while in the queue

Ross_Scope · April 12

My hair is too far gone by now @66Mustang

Another week or two won't make much difference, as long as I have my trusty head band in place to keep it out of my eyes then all will be fine.

66Mustang · April 12

Hehe

OverlyAnxious · April 12

Treated myself to a new shower head & hose over the weekend...such excitement!

Ross_Scope · April 12

OverlyAnxious said:

Treated myself to a new shower head & hose over the weekend...such excitement!

Simple pleasures

janer1967 · April 12

I bought myself a grabber to help pick things up

Got my hair appointment booked can't get in till 5th May oh well few more weeks won't hurt

leeCal · April 12

Still using my trusty clippers for hair, no queues no hassle no cost just free buzzing all the way...oops...and the occasional Mohican! 🤣☹️

fluffycat · April 12

leeCal said:

Still using my trusty clippers for hair, no queues no hassle no cost just free buzzing all the way...oops...and the occasional Mohican! 🤣☹️

My home hair-dresser (on the side) recommended hair clippers yonks ago and I never looked back!! Great VFM.

Today didn't fancy braving the crowds so went to 'Lush' at a train station, so not heaving. Helpful as ever and some nice forthcoming bath nites !

fluffycat · April 13

50p Costa Chai latte (3 day takeaway drink app offer)

£12 Nando’s chicken meal outside seating. (Quiet today)

fluffycat · April 14

Salted caramel / Ruby hot choc 50p each

Beef brisket Ramen

Good to eat out for change at quieter places.

66Mustang · April 14

leeCal · April 14

Chocolate digestives...am so weak! 😋

66Mustang · April 15

@leeCal

fluffycat · April 16

2 x 50p Ruby hot choc y’day offer last day!

‘Cat pram’ (hopefully kitty will love and save me arm-ache!)

peri peri chicken takeaway / 20% off a toffee latte today

fluffycat · April 24

Cheap red / multi Persian rug £30

Bath bombs / bath crumbles / hand-made soap. (My fav. shop)

Tori_Scope · April 24

Enjoy your fancy baths @fluffycat

And the idea of a cat pram is adorable! Has your cat been enjoying it?

Tori_Scope · April 24

I finally bought myself a new phone, which is my biggest treat in a long time. My previous one packed up, so I'd been using my housemate's old work phone for the last 5 months or so 😬 It only arrived yesterday so I'm looking forward to finishing getting my settings and stuff sorted tonight and tomorrow.

fluffycat · April 24

Tori_Scope said:

Enjoy your fancy baths @fluffycat And the idea of a cat pram is adorable! Has your cat been enjoying it?

Thanks, ‘puss’ often sits on edge of bath and intrigued by bath bombs etc.

(Enj. phone. Have so many personalised adjustments.)

Not sure if meowing from pleasure or displeasure LOL.

Anybody going coodgy goo would get a paw swipe LOL!

Tori_Scope · April 24

I'm not sure Puss would enjoy getting in the bath, but I can imagine it's interesting for them to look at @fluffycat!

I will, thanks. There are so many settings! I used a Smart Switch feature that allowed me to move over stuff from my old phone, but there are additional things I need to sort.

Sandy_123 · May 1

Another pair of jeggins this time dark blue pluss i had my hair done.

Cher_Scope · May 1

@Sandy_123 Ooh nice! I bet you feel like a new woman! I'm counting down the days to my hair appointment, and so are my greys

Yesterday I bought a pregnancy, birth and beyond book to try and equip myself for what lies ahead a bit better. Looking forward to reading it and making notes... gulp!

66Mustang · May 1

@Cher_Scope

That reminds me...on Top Gear they mentioned that you get an instruction manual with anything vaguely technical like a food blender or a laptop, but when you get a baby - which is pretty complicated - you don’t get anything!

Cher_Scope · May 1

@66Mustang <nervously laughs> I knoooow!! Literally give birth > sent home. Yikes!

How have you treated yourself recently?

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