The OTHER addiction...

[Tattoo Bradley]

Bradley-

Not to hijack your thread, but.....

Not only do I suffer Kilt addiction, I am addicted to vintage guitars, classic trucks, classic motorcycles and slot cars!

"HI, my name is Ray, and I'm addicted to expensive stuff" "Hi Ray...."



Ray

Hiii Ray...

[Weasel Mender]

Hello, my name is Bob and I am a blacksmith.
Hello, my name is Bob and I am a fly fisherman
Hello, my name is Bob and I am a bowhunter
Hello, my name is Bob and.........

[Mr. Kilt]

I've managed to get over most of my addictions. Some of them have been hard to break, though.

The worst had to be my diecast Hot Wheels collecting phase. I started collecting in 1999 (BK -before kilts), and by the end of 2001 I'd amassed more than 5,000 of the little toys. What got me stopped was tallying up the total amount I'd spent in the first 8 months of 2001. Well over $5K on the early redline-era cars.

I managed to sell off 99% of my collection, breaking even financially. I still have about 100 cars left, but they aren't for sale. Haven't bought any new ones in more than 5 years, but I'm still searching for a couple of redline ones.

As for my kilt addiction...I've been quite good lately. Haven't bought one since our trip to Seattle last fall.

[staticsan]

Sometimes it takes a while.

I busted my mobile phone myself a few months ago. Ah well, time to upgrade, I guess. I was pleased to discover that because I'd been with Optus for so long (10 years!), the termination fee for the old phone contract was waived, saving me some $200. And with no startup cost for the new one, the only price was another 2-year contract.

Wade.

[neo71665]

I got my last phone by the same loophole with cingular. I know have a SLVR with the Itunes and love it but I was never addicted to anything on my blackberry. It only holds 100 songs but so much better than having to carry a phone and Ipod around at work. Plus when it rings the Ipod pauses, I dont have to take out my ear buds, and starts back up after the call.

[Tattoo Bradley]

I got my last phone by the same loophole with cingular. I know have a SLVR with the Itunes and love it but I was never addicted to anything on my blackberry. It only holds 100 songs but so much better than having to carry a phone and Ipod around at work. Plus when it rings the Ipod pauses, I dont have to take out my ear buds, and starts back up after the call.

Those are pretty neat (SLVR.) But, I really can't ever see going without my Ipod. I don't mind carrying it around extra. I've the 30g video... so I have my entire music collection, and a bunch of Southpark and Reno 911 episodes in my pocket. That new Iphone looks nifty. But, ultimately, the Blackberry fits what I want. The winner in it for me is the QWERTY keyboard/sms/web capability/email programs.

[Mr. Kilt]

Man, I am so glad that I don't embrace technology.

My cell phone is just that, a cell phone. Apparently it can do text messaging and such, but I have no idea how, nor the desire to learn. The only reason I have it is for emergencies. In fact, it's rarely turned on.

If I want to listen to music, I'll sit at home in front of my stereo system, or listen to the stereo in my vehicle.

If I want to take pictures, I'll grab my camera.

If I want to email someone, I'll sit at the computer. The internet is addictive enough when I'm at home...I don't want to have access to it everywhere I go.

[McClef]

Besides kilts my other addictions are DVDs, ornaments and fridge magnets...

[starbkjrus]

Oh no. Fridge Magnets? I thought I was the only one who did that. I get one everywhere we go on vacation. The cheesier the better and then I cover the metal bits of my office cubicle with them. Too tacky for words. It's great.

[beloitpiper]

My other addiction is pipes. Penny whistles, tin flutes, and bagpipes of all kinds. Right now I'm in the planning stages of making my own Cornish Double Pipes. I just can't seem to stay away from musical pipes.

Maybe I should major in enthnomusicology so I can have a reason for all of these pipes!