You guys are killing me and my bank account!! :)

[Gadget Guy]

Let's see if I can remember everything I've bought in the last month. 

1. 23 Gerber MPT's
2. Leatherman mini tool
3. Leatherman PST
4. Leatherman Supertool
5. Leatherman Supertool 200
6. Leatherman juice CS
7. Leatherman juice S2
8. Leatherman juice XE6
9. Victorinox Swisstool X
10. Victorinox Swisstool BO
11. Leatherman charge TTI
12. Leatherman charge TTI camo (I can't remember the model #  )
13. Leatherman Skeletool CX
14. A couple of unknown Gerber models in bad shape. (I bought them for parts)


That's not counting the deals I have brewing when I get home.    Man is this fun!! 

[Benner]

You've got it bad! 

[Gadget Guy]

You've got it bad! 

The sad part is I want so much more!    I really enjoy going to pawn shops and finding older tools that need a little love. I feel like I'm saving them. I just bought a really nice Supertool today that just needs a little love. I saved a mini tool from sure death by using a little OOO steel wool and WD-40. The tip was messed up, so I used a grinder (yes, really slow so I didn't heat it up  ) and fixed the tip and now its ready for action. I'll take some pix when I get home.

*** Side note ***  I got my van back today so I can go home! Yippie!!!!

[Benner]

Great news about the van mate. 

[DaveK]

Great news about the van mate. 

He's gonna need a van to get all those tools home 

Nice one GG!

[Gadget Guy]

Great news about the van mate. 

Thanks Ben!    I can't wait to go home!

[Gadget Guy]

Great news about the van mate. 

He's gonna need a van to get all those tools home 

Nice one GG!

LOL!!!  We have a trailer too! 

[Gadget Guy]

Here is my van and trailer after we hit the deer:








$9000 later and it's all fixed. 

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

That doesn't look like 9k's worth of damage

[Gadget Guy]

That doesn't look like 9k's worth of damage

Tell me about it!    We had no choice but to take our van to the dealer because it was brand new. They had to replace the front 1/3 of engine compartment and everything that goes with it. What you can't see from the picture is the damage to the driver side door and quarter panel. $2500 of the cost was for the air bag that went off. Anyway, I only had to pay $500.

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

That doesn't look like 9k's worth of damage

Tell me about it!    We had no choice but to take our van to the dealer because it was brand new. They had to replace the front 1/3 of engine compartment and everything that goes with it. What you can't see from the picture is the damage to the driver side door and quarter panel. $2500 of the cost was for the air bag that went off. Anyway, I only had to pay $500.

Still sting's though I bet

[Gadget Guy]

That doesn't look like 9k's worth of damage

Tell me about it!    We had no choice but to take our van to the dealer because it was brand new. They had to replace the front 1/3 of engine compartment and everything that goes with it. What you can't see from the picture is the damage to the driver side door and quarter panel. $2500 of the cost was for the air bag that went off. Anyway, I only had to pay $500.

Still sting's though I bet

Yeah it does... We had other expenses that we didn't count on. We had two weeks of hotel bills and car rental. I don't want to complain because we were very lucky, but yes it does sting!!

[Mike, Lord of the Spammers!]

Still at least it's behind you, and you've got a cool story to tell the grandkids one day

[Gadget Guy]

Still at least it's behind you, and you've got a cool story to tell the grandkids one day

True. 

[Neil]

Just think of it this way.  If you hadn't spent out that $500 you'd only have bought more tools.

What do you mean I'm not helping 

Neil

[Gadget Guy]

Just think of it this way.  If you hadn't spent out that $500 you'd only have bought more tools.

What do you mean I'm not helping 

Neil

LOL!!!  It's ok, I'm set with tools for the month. I think!   

[Neil]

I should hope so 

(that's just jealousy speaking by the way)

What's avatar?  Sorry if you've mentioned it elsewhere.

Neil

[Gadget Guy]

I should hope so 

(that's just jealousy speaking by the way)

What's avatar?  Sorry if you've mentioned it elsewhere.

Neil

It's a deburring tool.  I got the idea from Parnass. He has a cool avatar.

[Neil]

Cool image but I'm slightly disappointed its not some retro rocket ship

Neil

[jzmtl]

Glad to hear you finally get to go home, that's a long time to get stranded!

[Gadget Guy]

Glad to hear you finally get to go home, that's a long time to get stranded!

Thanks my friend!