Multitool.org Forum
+-

Hello Lurker! Remove this ad and much more by logging in.


Cured?

Philby · 10 · 902
« previous next »
Pages: 1   Go Down

gb Offline Philby

  • Hero Member
  • *****
    • Posts: 851
Cured?
on: April 27, 2016, 09:35:44 PM
Hadn't bought a multitool for months! Looking at the for sale thread over the last month, could have spent a fortune, so many good tools up for grabs. We've had Japanese PST's, original Waves, even 20 year anniversary waves. I resisted. With the money I saved from not buying just one those up for sale, I was able to buy a comprehensive tool kit for the car!
However, I don't consider myself fully cured, as I couldn't resist the chance for a Japanese PST, with Pocket Survival Tool, and hollow rivets! I'm getting there slowly...
image.jpg
* image.jpg (Filesize: 82.72 KB)
image.jpg
* image.jpg (Filesize: 62.74 KB)

us Offline David Bowen

  • Multitool Enthusiast
  • Admin Team
  • *
  • No Life Club
  • *
    • Posts: 3,580
  • Site Manager
Re: Cured?
Reply #1 on: April 27, 2016, 09:57:12 PM
It's a horrible addiction and some of us are afflicted worse than others. A good way to stiffle the urge is lack of funds and having other priorities lol Only thing calling me so bad I cannot stand it is an ALM Vic tool with titanium handles.

Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk

Merit Badges Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Opinel  knife  for 30 days Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a SAK-alike, aka multi-layered, knife-based pocket tools for thirty (30) consecutive days. Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Carry an orange item and post a picture of it everyday for 30 days. Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site

us Offline jerseydevil

  • Admin Team
  • *
  • *
  • Zombie Apprentice
  • *
    • Posts: 10,459
  • Join us! Embrace the Flicky Faith!
Re: Cured?
Reply #2 on: April 27, 2016, 10:13:01 PM
:rofl: Cured!  Medical science has been unable to cure addiction, and you belong to one of the biggest group of enablers that exists!
There's no such thing as "Too pretty to carry".  There's only "Too pretty NOT to carry"...... >:D
Merit Badges Start a new thread and post a photo of a traditional folder for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the discontinued sak/mt for thirty (30) consecutive days.

ca Offline Grant Lamontagne

  • Head Turd Polisher
  • Administrator
  • *
  • Just Bananas
  • *
    • Posts: 65,941
  • Optimum instrumentum est inter aures
Re: Cured?
Reply #3 on: April 28, 2016, 02:24:58 AM
A discerning addict is still an addict!  :P

Glad to hear you are able to resist some temptation though!

Def
Leave the dents as they are- let your belongings show their scars as proudly as you do yours.
Merit Badges Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. For those who posted like a boss. Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different airguns and at least one (1) photo of target (airguns) Start a thread with a photo of at least ten OPT's in your collection Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Must start a thread showing a photo of at least eight BO tools Start a thread with photos of at least 1 MTO branded tool in your collection Start a new thread showing photos of your outdoor cooking Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site Start a new thread with a photo of at least 5 different Charge models in your collection

gb Offline Philby

  • Hero Member
  • *****
    • Posts: 851
Re: Cured?
Reply #4 on: April 28, 2016, 08:58:47 AM
Quote from: David Bowen on April 27, 2016, 09:57:12 PM
It's a horrible addiction and some of us are afflicted worse than others. A good way to stiffle the urge is lack of funds and having other priorities lol Only thing calling me so bad I cannot stand it is an ALM Vic tool with titanium handles.

Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk
Vic tool with titanium handles!  :ahhh

scotland Offline Gareth

  • Admin Team
  • Point Of No Return
  • *
    • Posts: 36,707
Re: Cured?
Reply #5 on: April 28, 2016, 09:28:17 AM
Quote from: Philby on April 28, 2016, 08:58:47 AM
Quote from: David Bowen on April 27, 2016, 09:57:12 PM
It's a horrible addiction and some of us are afflicted worse than others. A good way to stiffle the urge is lack of funds and having other priorities lol Only thing calling me so bad I cannot stand it is an ALM Vic tool with titanium handles.

Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk
Vic tool with titanium handles!  :ahhh

NOT cured. :D  Though perhaps developing coping strategies. :tu:
Be excellent to each other and always know where your towel is.
Merit Badges Participate  in Challenge thread and post a photo of a Delemont SAK for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must start a thread with a photo of your birth year SAK Start a new thread and post a photo of the minimal sak (2 layers or fewer) for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread with a photo showing the axe in use Start a new thread and post a photo of a traditional folder for thirty (30) consecutive days. Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different airguns and at least one (1) photo of target (airguns) Must post a step by step pictorial of a knife or multitool modification (scale swap not included) Participate in a Challenge thread and post a photo of  a Case knife  for 30 days Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days.  Post a pic for Halloween of your pumpkin (or turnip or gourd or whatever you traditionally carve for Halloween!) being carved by any SAK, multitool, pocket or woods knife you may own!  Only available once a year Start a new thread with a photo of your custom ALOX with scissors Start a new thread with photos of camping, including those showing preferred camping equipment Start a new thread and post a photo of a flashlight as part of your EDC Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a new thread with a photo of a modded knife or multitool with your EDC Start a new thread showing photos of your outdoor cooking

us Offline Poncho65

  • Global Moderator
  • *
  • Just Bananas
  • *
    • Posts: 86,013
Re: Cured?
Reply #6 on: April 28, 2016, 03:54:19 PM
Quote from: Gareth on April 28, 2016, 09:28:17 AM
Quote from: Philby on April 28, 2016, 08:58:47 AM
Quote from: David Bowen on April 27, 2016, 09:57:12 PM
It's a horrible addiction and some of us are afflicted worse than others. A good way to stiffle the urge is lack of funds and having other priorities lol Only thing calling me so bad I cannot stand it is an ALM Vic tool with titanium handles.

Sent from my VS985 4G using Tapatalk
Vic tool with titanium handles!  :ahhh

NOT cured. :D  Though perhaps developing coping strategies. :tu:

 :rofl:

You may go through stages of remission but then one day you will get the urge again and before you know it your broke and begging money at the street corner for your next MT fix :ahhh :D

It is good to slow down sometimes and reflect and actually use some of the tools we amass though ;)
Merit Badges Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Must update or add a page on the Multitool.org Multitool Encyclopedia Carry an orange item and post a picture of it everyday for 30 days. Start a thread with a photo of at least ten OPT's in your collection Participate in a challenge by carrying  a Leatherman Pulse or ST200 and post a photo of it  for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the Leatherman MiniTool for thirty (30) consecutive days. In this challenge,  carry one(1) Pliers-based or Non-pliers multitool that we always have prejudice against, hate or even fear and post a picture everyday for 30 days Using EDC items randomly selected with a poker hand, post a photo of your EDC or a component of the EDC that got used during the course of the day for 4 weeks (or 30 consecutive days) In the spirit of the Batman utility belt. A 30 day challenge were you have to have at least 2 things clipped to your belt (preferably more). Start a thread and post a picture of your clipped gear each day for 30 days. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a Leatherman Skeletool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Only for the 14th year Anniversary Challenge. Post a photo of any gear for thirty (30) consecutive days during the MTo anniversary month. You have one of your pictures in the 2020 calendar or in top three of the calendar poll in any month of the given year. Participate  in a Challenge thread and post a photo of a LM Pocket Survival Tool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the LM Crunch  Multitool for fifteen (15) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the keychain for thirty (30) consecutive days. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days. You have one of your pictures in the 2018 calendar or in top three of the calendar poll in any month of the given year. You have one of your pictures in the 2019 calendar or in top three of the calendar poll in any month of the given year. You have one of your pictures in the 2017 calendar or in top three of the calendar poll in any month of the given year. Start a new thread and post a photo of the multitool for thirty (30) consecutive days.

ca Offline Grant Lamontagne

  • Head Turd Polisher
  • Administrator
  • *
  • Just Bananas
  • *
    • Posts: 65,941
  • Optimum instrumentum est inter aures
Re: Cured?
Reply #7 on: April 28, 2016, 03:56:05 PM
Don't go telling members there's a cure.  If anyone takes it that could mean the end of the forum! :P

Def
Leave the dents as they are- let your belongings show their scars as proudly as you do yours.
Merit Badges Take part in the christmas pool or a rak type giveaway. Those wanting to say thank you for a rak may also nominate for the santa. For those who posted like a boss. Post your pocket dump photos then challenge two more members who must post their pocket dump photos within 24hrs for you to get the badge. Start a new thread with a photo of custom or non standard SAK scales in your collection Start a thread with a photo of a repair you made with duct tape Start a new thread including a photo of shooting at least two (2) different airguns and at least one (1) photo of target (airguns) Start a thread with a photo of at least ten OPT's in your collection Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches Must start a thread showing a photo of at least eight BO tools Start a thread with photos of at least 1 MTO branded tool in your collection Start a new thread showing photos of your outdoor cooking Must have a review written in the proper format and posted on the Main Site Start a new thread with a photo of at least 5 different Charge models in your collection

us Offline Smaug

  • *
  • No Life Club
  • ******
    • Posts: 1,637
  • Desk Jockey
Re: Cured?
Reply #8 on: April 29, 2016, 01:56:04 AM
I'm cured. The trick is not to spend too much time here, or thinking about MTs.

I've fallen into the following habit:

- Manager during the week
- Explorer on weekends, or Spirit X when I expect to actually have to do something.

A 3-MT rotation, that is sustainable. Try it. You'll like it.
-Jeremy
**********
"Well begun is half done."
-Aristotle
Merit Badges Must put something in order and provide link to the post. Start a new thread with a photo showing the Hook in use Must start a thread with a photo of at least five (5) of your watches

us Offline getahl

  • *
  • Hero Member
  • *****
    • Posts: 974
Re: Cured?
Reply #9 on: April 29, 2016, 04:13:34 PM
Quote from: Smaug on April 29, 2016, 01:56:04 AM
I'm cured. The trick is not to spend too much time here, or thinking about MTs.


I've fallen into the following habit:

- Manager during the week
- Explorer on weekends, or Spirit X when I expect to actually have to do something.

A 3-MT rotation, that is sustainable. Try it. You'll like it.


+1. In my experience, time spent on gear forums makes me want to buy stuff. If I take a hiatus, the urge to buy recedes.

Pages: 1   Go Up
 

Donations
Operational Funds

Help us keep the Unworkable working!
Donate with PayPal!
April Goal: $300.00
Due Date: Apr 30
Total Receipts: $152.99
PayPal Fees: $8.68
Net Balance: $144.31
Below Goal: $155.69
Site Currency: USD
48% 
April Donations

Community Links
Multitool.org
Multitool Gallery
Multitool Encyclopedia
SAKWiki
Swiss Army Knights

Powered by EzPortal