Maggie’s What Products have delighted you

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    #1
    Milwaukee Cordless Drills

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    I got this Milwaukee screw gun at Home Depot for $79 on Good Friday three years ago. If it ever quits on me I would gladly replace it for twice the price. I thought I was just buying it for small screws, man was I wrong, this thing drives a lot more than I expected it to. Including [on one occasion] three inch screws (with no pre-drilling) into hickory. It feels really good in my hand. The torque settings work good, but I seldom use them because the ergonomics are so nice that it is easy to just release the trigger when the screw is where you want it. I actually take on jobs I might other wise avoid because this gun makes things like building picnic tables fun.
     
    #2
    My Kindle E-Reader is easily the most important piece of personal electronics I own. My reading consumption has probably quadrupled since my Wife bought me mine for Christmas five years back. Especially pleasing is the absence of consumed books accumulating in our home. Once an E-Book is purchased, it can be shared within our whole family. US Army Field manuals are among the books available.

    Greg
     
    #5
    Greg Langelius * said:
    My Kindle E-Reader is easily the most important piece of personal electronics I own. My reading consumption has probably quadrupled since my Wife bought me mine for Christmas five years back. Especially pleasing is the absence of consumed books accumulating in our home. Once an E-Book is purchased, it can be shared within our whole family. US Army Field manuals are among the books available.

    Greg
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    Greg, Ive considered this but wonder about the effect on eyes...given the added computer time. Is all the brightness, tint, etc., adjustable?
     
    #7
    I'll be using that exact drill to take some old hand rails off in a little while. It's powerful but light weight and the battery lasts a long time, nice to have that illumination right on your work too.

    Products I delight in...My wifes Toyota Yaris is a fantastic little car! 40 MPG, not a single problem is six years and a lot more roomy than one would think. I like using it for day trips because driving the truck (if I don't need it) would cost 3 times more.
     
    #9
    The benchmark for me is whether I would buy another one or try something else.
    These fall into the keeper column.

    Toyota Tacoma (on my second one)
    Ruger 10/22 (I went through numerous semi-auto 22's before I realized that everyone else was right all along)
    Water Furnace Heat Pump
    Mission Belt (best damned belt design ever)
    Benelli SBEII (best shotgun I've ever owned)
    Leupold Optics
    Dish Hopper DVR (fuck DirecTV. I wouldn't go back if they paid me)
    Sleep Number Bed
    Scag Mower (indestructible grass cutting beast. Dry, wet, short, tall. It don't care)
    Mazda CX-5 (Extremely well built, quietest SUV I've been in)
    Timex Watches
    Lazy Boy (I've tried others and they all sucked)
     
    #11
    Weber Genesis Grill: After going through 10 or so, I broke down and bought a better one. Really like this grill!

    Remington VersaMax: The only real do-all shotgun...thing just makes me smile everytime.

    2006 Pontiac GTO: Bought for my 40th, goes through tires, but great stress reliever.

    There are a lot of great products I have bought and enjoyed, but those three fall into the "delight" category.
     
    #12
    Toyota Tacoma (already stated)
    Makita 18 volt lithium ion cordless tools (bought in 2005 and abused often)
    Klein screw drivers/nut drivers
    Oxhead chopping axe
    iPad
    Nike special field boots
    Smart wool socks
    Sweat wicking shirts
    Glock 17
    My bolt rifles
    Noveske gen 2 lowers
    Varget
    H4350
    First spear bio-thane belt
    Stream light strion
    Bose speakers
    Dos Equis Amber on draught
    Polymer horse fencing
    Free version of Spotify
    GPS on cell phones
    Lazy Boy (already stated)
    Off
    Fast Orange or Gojo hand soap

    Will prob add more as I think of them

    By the way, Nice topic! I would love to have a separate one stating products that did not delight me. I have broken sooooo many things, haha
     
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    #13
    some are "generic":

    ballistic AE app
    cz 455 varmint
    charbroil grill circa 1992, (just replacing this week after 22years)
    miller lite
    anything by hornady
    anything by savage
    ortho weed b gone lawn spray
    groundclear
    ortho home protection insect spray
    spectracide hornet and wasp killer
    craftsman 31cc weedwacker
    '76 chevy van
    '72 chrysler newport custom
    ky jelly
    breakfree CLP
    ducttape
    zip ties
    pacific moutainbike
    foxpro wildfire 2
    835 ultimag
    charvel jackson guitars
    hohner special 20 harmonicas
    domesticated beef production
    cheesecake
    iphone
    bates boots & oxfords
    nikon optics
    harris bipods
    cabela's chest waders
    bear archery bows
    hp computers so i can get on the hide
    cheap assed voodoo tactical shooting mat
    lucas oil
    mepp's & panther martin fishing lures
    smith and wesson revolvers
    heavy shot
    neosporin
    aleve
    zippo & bic lighters
    easton arrows
    realtree camo
    time life christmas CD collection
    hickory farms anything
    bulls eye bbq sauce
    mtn dew
    craftsman tools
    law pro 3 season jackets
    wool socks
    gall's tri fold wallet
    5 gal wet / dry vac
    centerpoint cheap assed optics
    paypal (or does that fall under service?)
    the whopper sandwich
    vanilla bean coolotta & vanilla chai @ dunkin
    satellite radio
    hoosier tires
     
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    #16
    Custom made 6'6" green wrapped spinning rod
    Shimano Sahara 2500 spinning reel
    Braided fishing line
    Ibuprofen

    The first 2 are the best, most long lasting money I've ever spent as far as investment vs hours of enjoyment, fish caught, etc. Ibuprofen gets rid of my damn headaches. If I'm not taking 4 a day, then something is wierd.
     
    #17
    + 1 on the IPad, didn't want to buy one at first, but needed a tablet for reading and a GPS for Hunting.
    Computer HiFi system, active speakers and a DAC. Great sound and easy to experience great music.(Delta ADAM audio/WiredforSound)


    Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
     
    #18
    iPad
    Merrel hiking shoes
    Glock
    Ruger revolvers
    Alka seltzer cold plus
    Michelob golden draft light beer
    Seattles Best coffee
    iPhone
    Viagra
    1995 FLSTC H-D
    J frame revolvers
    Remington 870
    Kershaw folder
     
    #19
    French press/burr mill grinder
    Flexsteel couch and Recliner
    Weber Genesis grill
    Glock
    My scion tc (it just drives)
    Mosquito magnet (genocide for skeeters)
    Galaxy s4
    Anything with truffles in it
    Dry aged steaks
     
    #20
    Unfortunately my cell phone. Never wanted one originally, but now I love having everything I need in my pocket. I also freak out if I leave home without it. Damn phones.
     
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    #21
    Bultaco motorcycles
    1985 Geary Fisher Mt Tam
    Smith wheel guns
    Garmin mil spec GPS from years ago
    Paella pans
    Cheese cake pans
    The rib racks
    Lagunitas IPA
    Anchor Steam Beer
    Kifaru gear including a Mountain Shelter from years ago that carries the Mountain Smith name from when Patrick Smith had the company and was made in Colorado like Kifaru.
     
    #22
    Mac computers
    I Phone
    Jambox bluetooth speakers
    Dremel tools
    Spyderco and Chris Reeve folders
    Bob Dozier fixed blades
    Cold Steel kukri machetes
    Canon and Nikon cameras
    Klein tools
    Estwing hammers
    Criterion, Krieger, Bartlein and Schneider barrels
    Redding dies
    Lapua everything
    LBT bullet molds
    Colnago and Titus bicycle frames
    Campy road group
    Mixed XTR and SRAM Mtn group
    Sidi shoes
    Pirelli Corsa MC tires
    Aprilia twins
    Dogfish Head beer
    Deep Eddy, Ketel One, Bombay Sapphire
    A good Malbec
    And a contingency plan.
    As Marcia Ball would say, 'you've got to have the right tool for the job'.
     
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    #24
    Maggot said:
    Greg, Ive considered this but wonder about the effect on eyes...given the added computer time. Is all the brightness, tint, etc., adjustable?
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    Maybe, depending on which Kindle you get. Some are lit, some are not.

    Mine is not, so screen visibility depends on ambient lighting. Typeface size is highly adjustable.

    I got the earlier, bare bones model which is a book reader, pretty much only. For my purposes, that's makes it perfect. I've gone through a whole bigbuncha books in five years, seldom paying more than $3 each.

    My Wife has the whole enchilada; HD, surfing, movies, the works.

    Check out the Kindle website I linked above, and figure which serves your needs best. I doubt any of them will disappoint you.

    Greg

    PS, I have an Elcheapo flip phone (phones are about calls, period), it only gets turned on when I'm not at home, and the house has no landline. Four people have my number. My life is about simplicity, family, health care (two people) and rifle shooting these days. We do Doctors 2-3 times a week, etc.; I get to the range 2-3 times a month anymore. That will change now that our Elder Granddaughter is headed to College.

    My home does not have a door bell.

    Can we see a pattern developing here?
     
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    #25
    Greg Langelius * said:
    Maybe, depending on which Kindle you get. Some are lit, some are not.

    Mine is not, so screen visibility depends on ambient lighting. Typeface size is highly adjustable.

    I got the earlier, bare bones model which is a book reader, pretty much only. For my purposes, that's makes it perfect. I've gone through a whole bigbuncha books in five years, seldom paying more than $3 each.

    My Wife has the while enchilada; HD, surfing, movies, the works.

    Check out the Kindle website I linked above, and figure which serves your needs best. I doubt any of them will disappoint you.

    Greg

    PS, I have an Elcheapo flip phone (phones are about calls, period), it only gets turned on when I'm not at home, and the house has no landline. Four people have my number. My life is about simplicity, family, health care (two people) and rifle shooting these days. We do Doctors 2-3 times a week, etc.; I get to the range 2-3 times a month anymore. That will change now that our Elder Granddaughter is headed to College.

    My home does not have a door bell.

    Can we see a pattern developing here?
    Click to expand...

    Your very smart.
     
    #26
    I have a lot of stuf I "like" since I won't tolerate anything I don't like, but delighted?
    Well, I am pretty impressed with my Garmin 550T radios. best feature is when my wife clicks the key, it tells me exactly where she is, while hunting. Same-same mine. So if she is in base camp and I am ranging out in the woods, she knows to a few feet of exactly where I am. good range, and great mapping. Excellent items.
    I am delighted with my old Contender with 14 inch Super hunter in .223. Nailed a lot of Jacks and Pdogs.
    Finally, my son insisted I pick up a set of power driver/impact hammer from Dewalt. WOW. What the hell was I waiting for? Got them on sale and with a 10% discount for showing my Vet's card.
    I am super-delighted with First Ave Rocks in Birmngham AL. It is a bouldering gym my son talked me into helping him open. It has taken off, and really exceeded expectations.
    So, yeah, I got a few things I am pretty happy with.
    And just to show I am not a completely unappreciative jerk, I got lucky 40 years ago and married a country girl. She is pretty, an incredible cook, and tolerates me to no end. And she shoots. I am pretty delighted with that.
     
    #28
    I bought a Hilleberg tent a few weeks ago. First time out got caught in a huge thunderstorm with 60+ mph winds, hail, heavy rain, etc... I picked a less than ideal spot to pitch and ended up sitting in about 3" of water. Tent stayed 100% dry. Couldnt be said for most of the other tents out there in that storm. People were making fun of my tent all weekend(you paid to much, its goofy looking, etc...) until that storm. Nobody laughed after that and the next morning my buddies were asking me more direct questions about it after sleeping in wet tents all night.
     
    #33
    Logitech G930 headset - damn fine wireless headset that allows me to keep audio conversations while walking to the kitchen from my office and back.

    Mechanical keyboard - any other folks here who work in front of a computer for a living understand.

    Newegg- unless I need it today, Any electronic I buy will likely be from them.

    PMAGs - stuck with H&K mags in the sandbox, and I wish I would have had PMAGs.

    QUALITY. OPTICS. - got my hands on a Bushnell Elite ERS recently and it changed my world. Followed it up with a Hensoldt scope and dear god the details are incredible.

    Fox river socks - made the 37 day "single night op" bearable in Anah Iraq.

    Crock pot slow cooker - because slow cooked dead things are tasty dead things, and never having to worry is nice.

    Honda civic - roll it down a hill on fire and it will still run fine. Had this one 8 years and have yet to even replace a bulb on the dome light. Nothing breaks.

    THE PACK assault pack - two runs through 29 palms training cycles, deployments, untold camping / range trips later and this thing never so much as let loose a thread. Indestructible and wonderful to wear.

    Berger 185 Hybrids - what was I shooting anything else for?

    Seekins rings - never buying anything else again.

    Google sketchup - best free 3-d modeling tool I have used. No project gets off the ground without first modeling in sketchup

    Quality vendors for reloading components (mid south, graff & sons, powder valley).

    Mint.com - best budget and financial software I ever used and it is free.

    FN SPR - if I cannot hit it with this rifle I am doing it wrong, and it came this way out of the box.

    Roku 3 - awesome home media device. Flawless from end to end.




    Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
     
    #36
    Custom built Colt Gold Cup, National Match X2
    S&W model 41 22LR w/ 7 1/2" barrel
    Custom built Farley Dual Port benchrest rifle
    My old 1996 Tahoe. I ordered it from the factory new. Best 4X4 I ever owned out of 3.
    Danner Boots
    Old historical books
    Dillon XL 650 with all the bells and whistles bought in 1994
    RCBS RockChucker (1972 version)
    What few pieces of nice jewelry I have bought my wife. She really gets a kick out of them.
    My HUGE Liberty Safe.

    At my age I just enjoy what I have already bought along the way.
     
    #40
    Greg Langelius * said:
    Maybe, depending on which Kindle you get. Some are lit, some are not.

    Mine is not, so screen visibility depends on ambient lighting. Typeface size is highly adjustable.

    I got the earlier, bare bones model which is a book reader, pretty much only. For my purposes, that's makes it perfect. I've gone through a whole bigbuncha books in five years, seldom paying more than $3 each.

    My Wife has the while enchilada; HD, surfing, movies, the works.

    Check out the Kindle website I linked above, and figure which serves your needs best. I doubt any of them will disappoint you.

    Greg

    PS, I have an Elcheapo flip phone (phones are about calls, period), it only gets turned on when I'm not at home, and the house has no landline. Four people have my number. My life is about simplicity, family, health care (two people) and rifle shooting these days. We do Doctors 2-3 times a week, etc.; I get to the range 2-3 times a month anymore. That will change now that our Elder Granddaughter is headed to College.

    My home does not have a door bell.

    Can we see a pattern developing here?
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    I prefer the Nook myself (though they are being phased out now), but I think what you are referring to is the difference between the "eInk" readers and the LED backlit screens (like the iPad). eInk most closely emulates paper, so ambient light is required to read it. The backlit tablets/readers have a high gloss surface which can be troublesome with regards to glare, but allow you t read at night with much greater ease (IMHO). Both allow the increasing of font size which is great for those of us who are reaching the age where reading glasses become increasingly necessary (required in low light or with fatigued eyes).

    Either way, I too agree; eReaders/tablets have allowed me to increase the amount I read these days to the level of what it was when I was much younger. Can't recommend them enough (though I still buy DRT (dead real tree) books when I really like them and/or want them in the library; like books on butchering or metal working).

    Other thing I really like? Harrell's powder measure.
     
    #43
    DocUSMCRetired said:
    Global Knives

    Breville and Waring kitchen appliances. Both make incredibly durable, good stuff.

    Gibson Guitars

    Galaxy Gear

    Fishman Acoustic Amps

    Playing For Change Music

    H&K Weapons
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    Doc, I'm with you on the Global knives.



    Don't laugh, my KAC LPR.


    Epson 3880 printer. Best 17" printer out there.


    My circa 1980 Aida lantern.


    Zeiss 10X40 T*P*


    Nikon 200mm f2 VR II
     
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    #44
    My $200 cur dog. Without a doubt, the best thing I ever spent money on.
    And a Garmin Alpha tracking collar to keep tabs on him

    Shooting related: Rockchucker press, Magnetospeed chrono, Ballistic AE app
    Hunting/outdoor related: Jetboil SOL stove, Kifaru pack, EE quilt, Salomon boots, Zebralight
    Bike: my old Rockhopper with a bazillion miles on it
    Truck: Toyota (now on #4, with 195K and going strong)
    Everyday: SOG Flash II, Casio Protrek, and MOST IMPORTANT: ExOfficio synthetic underbritches (no mo' swamp azz!)
     
    #45
    OK, I second the Keurig. I don't drink much coffee (not allowed, heart condition) so what I drink is best when it's to my liking.

    Handloading; my new Hornady Automated Powder Dispenser, and Lee Powder Pal Funnel Pan, which reduce accurate powder dispensation down to its minimum effort, and allows me to run my RL550B in quick time progressive mode.

    Our 2011 Dodge Grand Caravan Crew, which is the best family transport we've ever had. It has brought our seven family members on vacations from Maine to Florida in comfort, and even entertained the younger ones with a long succession of DVD's. That alone is worth its weight in some precious commodity or other. Right at 60K miles or thereabout.

    I'm beginning to think my new (Dick's Special) Savage 11VT .223 may be candidate as well. Even without load development as of yet, it's proving to be quite satisfactory.

    Like above, some various baubles for Celia, as some sort of a meager balance against the cost of this shooting avocation of mine. Homage well spent.

    Greg
     
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