The "I should have left the credit card at home" thread

Captain Havoc · 25-08-2009 07:14PM

Just been told I'll be back in employment next week. As soon as I clear a bit of space on the card I hope to be posting here real soon

(although admitadely since I lost my job, I've spent a lot on cycling)

alfalad · 26-08-2009 09:09AM

Forgive me father for i have sinned!

1 Rapha Classics Pack
1 Rapha Gilet
1 Pair of Rapha Knee Warmers
1 Gore Oxygen III Jacket

€527

I'm set for the winter now though.

lafors · 26-08-2009 09:16AM

alfalad wrote: »

Forgive me father for i have sinned!

1 Rapha Classics Pack
1 Rapha Gilet
1 Pair of Rapha Knee Warmers
1 Gore Oxygen III Jacket

€527

I'm set for the winter now though.

:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Thats jealousy & shock at the same time!
I presume your're single, no married man would get away with that with his genitals intact once his wife saw the CC bill!

alfalad · 26-08-2009 09:21AM

lafors wrote: »

:eek::eek::eek::eek:

Thats jealousy & shock at the same time!
I presume your're single, no married man would get away with that with his genitals intact once his wife saw the CC bill!

No i'm not married but the gf will i'm sure find out and then the fun will start. But i had a bad day yesterday and needed some cheering up!

ednwireland · 26-08-2009 09:32AM

this year so far
new bike (focus cayo)
2 pairs shorts
1 lezyne pump
2 carbon bottle cages (ebay)
1 gilet
1 raceface waterproof (goddam crc sale)
2 red schwalbe lugano (goddam crc sale)
3 pairs mitts
mudguards
pair wheels for hack bike
rebuilt mtb

not even adding it up

Lumen · 26-08-2009 09:57AM

lafors wrote: »

I presume your're single, no married man would get away with that with his genitals intact once his wife saw the CC bill!

The first rookie mistake would be to open the CC bill. They're best filed in their unopened envelopes, or directly into the shredder.

Secondly, it's important to sell on old stuff (and make a big deal of the proceeds) but play down the significance of the new stuff (oh that, it's just a new frame, the last one didn't fit me so well).

This strategy backfired badly last weekend when most of the returns from my Cayo sale disappeared in one trip to Ikea and a few minutes of shopping for kids clothing.

Raam · 26-08-2009 10:04AM

Lumen wrote: »

The first rookie mistake would be to open the CC bill. They're best filed in their unopened envelopes, or directly into the shredder.

Secondly, it's important to sell on old stuff (and make a big deal of the proceeds) but play down the significance of the new stuff (oh that, it's just a new frame, the last one didn't fit me so well).

This strategy backfired badly last weekend when most of the returns from my Cayo sale disappeared in one trip to Ikea and a few minutes of shopping for kids clothing.

what else are ya selling?

Lumen · 26-08-2009 10:14AM

Raam wrote: »

what else are ya selling?

Nothing interesting yet. I might have a shed clearout of the *really* old stuff (mid-1990s road shoes etc) at some point.

Jumpy · 26-08-2009 10:15AM

€780 euro spent at CRC in the past two months. That doesnt include the bike itself.

*Cries*

(1) X-Tools Tools Chain Whip Each
(1) Cyclo Tools Cassette Lockring Tool Shimano Fit
(1) Continental Tubes Race 28 Light 700 x 18-25 Presta 42mm (5pk) 93943
(1) Crank Brothers Tools Speed Lever Tyre Lever Telescoping Lever
(1) Continental Tyres - Road Ultra Gator Skin 700 x 23c Folding - Black/DuraSkin
(1) Continental Tyres - Road Ultra Gator Skin 700 x 23c Folding - Black/DuraSkin

(1) Mavic Wheels Factory Road Aksium Wheels 2009 Black Pair F&R - Shimano

(1) Fizik Handlebar Tape Bar Gel Set With Tape 4 Pack - Black Tape
(1) BBB Lubricants Chain Cleaner Bright & Fresh Triple Brush
(1) Muc Off Lubricants Nano Tech Bike Cleaner 1Litre

(1) Montane Jerseys - Road/XC Torque Long Sleeve Jersey L Red
(1) Adidas Tights Sport Climawarm Padded Bibtights Large - Black
(1) Zym Nutrition Electrolyte Drink Singles 20 Sachets - Lemon
(1) Polaris High Visibility NiteViz Reflective Stickers Fluorescent Yellow
(1) Adidas Socks Adistar Pro Socks Black - Red 43 - 46
(1) Adidas Socks Adistar Pro Socks Black - Red 43 - 46
(1) Adidas Socks Adistar Pro Socks Black - Red 43 - 46
(1) Knightlite Lights - Rear i-Light Rear Micro LED Rear Red LED 3 Mode
(1) Knightlite Lights - Rear i-Light Rear Micro LED Rear Red LED 3 Mode
(1) Knightlite Lights - Rear i-Light Rear Micro LED Rear Red LED 3 Mode

(1) Cannondale Gloves - Road/XC Gel Tactic Gloves 8G413 2009 XL Chrome
(1) CamelBak Hydration Packs Rogue 2009 2L Racing Red/Charcoal
(1) Endura Eyewear - Sunglasses Spectrum Glasses - Antifog Blue Semi-Mirror
(1) CamelBak Hydration Packs Spares Omega Hydrotanium Reservoir 2009 1.5L
(1) Zym Nutrition Electrolyte Drink Singles 20 Sachets - Lemon

(1) Selle Italia Saddles Maxflite Gel Flow 2009 White - Vanox Rails
(1) Primal Jerseys - Short Sleeve Team Primal Jersey 2009 Large

Lumen · 26-08-2009 10:18AM

Jumpy wrote: »

€780 euro spent at CRC in the past two months. That doesnt include the bike itself.

Stop adding it up; there's no point in dwelling on the past. The only thing that matters is your current balance.

Jawgap · 26-08-2009 10:19AM

Lumen wrote: »

The first rookie mistake would be to open the CC bill. They're best filed in their unopened envelopes, or directly into the shredder.

Secondly, it's important to sell on old stuff (and make a big deal of the proceeds) but play down the significance of the new stuff (oh that, it's just a new frame, the last one didn't fit me so well).

This strategy backfired badly last weekend when most of the returns from my Cayo sale disappeared in one trip to Ikea and a few minutes of shopping for kids clothing.

Best to get the stuff delivered to work - that's what I do.

Also, sleight of hand works well. I brought my latest shipment home and showed herself the new lights stressing how powerful they were and how'd they enhance my safety on the darkening evenings - she approves of such things.

When she asked what else was in the bag I just said it was a few bits and pieces to do with the lights without going into the specifics of it and trying to justify how a retro jersey, new bib-shorts, arm warmers and shoe covers make me safer!

Jawgap · 26-08-2009 10:22AM

alfalad wrote: »

Forgive me father for i have sinned!

1 Rapha Classics Pack
1 Rapha Gilet
1 Pair of Rapha Knee Warmers
1 Gore Oxygen III Jacket

€527

I'm set for the winter now though.

Wow - that's impressive! I'm getting married this weekend and that's more than I spent on the suit!!

While on the subject of marriage - work are buying me a present. Can anyone think of a decent argument for them getting me new road shoes as said pressie???

I've tried arguing that it will make me much happier, which makes herself happier which makes for a more harmonious marriage - not having any success!!

ROK ON · 26-08-2009 10:31AM

alfalad wrote: »

Forgive me father for i have sinned!

1 Rapha Classics Pack
1 Rapha Gilet
1 Pair of Rapha Knee Warmers
1 Gore Oxygen III Jacket

€527

I'm set for the winter now though.

Welcome to the Rapha club. They take more of my money than does the Government. You should also get the base layer pack - they are savage.

ednwireland · 26-08-2009 10:32AM

the worst one is my orders

at least this goes back to 2007

lafors · 26-08-2009 10:36AM

Lumen wrote: »

The first rookie mistake would be to open the CC bill. They're best filed in their unopened envelopes, or directly into the shredder.

Secondly, it's important to sell on old stuff (and make a big deal of the proceeds) but play down the significance of the new stuff (oh that, it's just a new frame, the last one didn't fit me so well).

This strategy backfired badly last weekend when most of the returns from my Cayo sale disappeared in one trip to Ikea and a few minutes of shopping for kids clothing.

It sort of doesn't help when your wife works as an Auditor and is very good at it, and when she cut up my CC and got a joint one.......in fairness I deserved that, I was a disgrace with my own CC, I used to be one of those suckers who paid the minimium every month and never cleared the balance

I always do the selling the old stuff thing, I recently bought myself an nokia n97, and got killed for spending that much on a phone, then sold my old N82 and told her how much I made on it....back in the good-ish books

As happened to you my strategy failed too, she went and took the money and put it towards the mamas&papas cot/dresser she wants for the baby.

Caroline_ie · 28-08-2009 09:44AM

Why Do I want these tires?

Raam · 28-08-2009 09:51AM

Caroline_ie wrote: »

Why Do I want these tires?

cos you know it makes sense

Chips Lovell · 28-08-2009 09:53AM

Don't do it. Grey in three days.

Lumen · 08-09-2009 11:52AM

Finally ordered something under the Cycle To Work scheme...

Chips Lovell · 08-09-2009 11:56AM

Cross bike, is it?

And is your fleet not reaching blorgian proportions at this stage?

Lumen · 08-09-2009 11:58AM

el tonto wrote: »

Cross bike, is it?

And is your fleet not reaching blorgian proportions at this stage?

Cross bike, yes. Click the image for details.

I only have two in my fleet after selling the Cayo, and will be selling the Tricross Single shortly to make space.

My modesty knows no bounds.

ROK ON · 08-09-2009 11:59AM

Lumen wrote: »

Finally ordered something under the Cycle To Work scheme...

Uncle John, I like it.
Paint job is naff though. Red bar tape doesnt work. Even though I have red bar tape on a bike - must change it.

Lumen · 08-09-2009 12:02PM

ROK ON wrote: »

Uncle John, I like it.

Oh yeah, hadn't thought of that. Cool.

ROK ON wrote: »

Paint job is naff though. Red bar tape doesnt work. Even though I have red bar tape on a bike - must change it.

It looks nice enough in the flesh, but is a cheap enough frame, as you'd expect for a 105/Ultegra build for that money. I'd really like a Van Dessel, but once I started adding up the build costs it was getting silly, particularly for something that'll get so much abuse.

The red bar tape will go.

ROK ON · 08-09-2009 12:03PM

Looks like a great STG price for some pretty good components.

Chips Lovell · 08-09-2009 12:04PM

So you're definitely racing cross this winter then?

Lumen · 08-09-2009 12:05PM

el tonto wrote: »

So you're definitely racing cross this winter then?

I've just run out of excuses, so I guess so. I'll see how the training goes.

Jumpy · 08-09-2009 12:24PM

el tonto wrote: »

So you're definitely racing cross this winter then?

You should never cycle angry.

lukester · 08-09-2009 12:30PM

Lumen wrote: »

I've just run out of excuses, so I guess so. I'll see how the training goes.

I like the Planet X frames, looks a good 'un.

So do cross racers see the road season as their off-season?

Lumen · 08-09-2009 01:27PM

lukester wrote: »

I like the Planet X frames, looks a good 'un.

So do cross racers see the road season as their off-season?

No, I think (some) road racers see the cross season as something to do in their off-season, to keep a bit of race fitness and less boring than doing endless LSD* rides in the cold and rain.

* not that sort of LSD. That would be fun.

Beasty · 08-09-2009 01:27PM

el tonto wrote: »

So you're definitely racing cross this winter then?

No - he's using it to cycle to work:D

The "I should have left the credit card at home" thread

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