What items do "grown ups" usually have?

Betty Bloggs · 10-09-2014 05:09PM #1

Inspired by this question that was asked by Ibetit in the "is this rude behavior?" thread, I thought I'd give it a thread of it's own.

Some good replies to that question so far in the other thread by
Whoopsydaisydoodles: Matching Cutlery and Lawnmower,

and also by
Jimgoose: a stick for mixing paint and lots of spare pillowcases.

I'm lacking a lawnmower from those suggestions, and not all of my cutlery matches, nor do all my pillowcases match either come to think of it.

I will add to the list:

One of those coin shaped things on your keyring for shopping trolleys.

Candles incase electricity goes out.

[I haven't gotten around to getting these yet but keep thinking that I probably should, they never would have crossed my mind when younger.]

Fuzzytrooper · 10-09-2014 05:11PM

Special cups/glasses for lattes

Thanks wife now I feel like a ponce

Genghiz Cohen · 10-09-2014 05:13PM

Debt.

alchemist33 · 10-09-2014 05:13PM

A key for letting the air out of a radiator

The Backwards Man · 10-09-2014 05:16PM

A phase tester.

Flippyfloppy · 10-09-2014 05:17PM

Greying hair & lines on faces

10-09-2014 05:17PM

Fuzzytrooper wrote: »

Special cups/glasses for lattes Thanks wife now I feel like a ponce

Pfft, they're for Irish Coffees

Temptamperu · 10-09-2014 05:18PM

Pogs.

Betty Bloggs · 10-09-2014 05:21PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

A phase tester.

I had to google this, never even heard of one before. The video I found was of a screwdriver phase tester and video is called "Killer Screwdriver", I didn't watch it all, think I'll do without.

Fluxfan · 10-09-2014 05:21PM

Good delph

Chucken · 10-09-2014 05:22PM

Less than an hour ago, I was trying to convince my boss that we needed new frying pans at work. (Its a cafe) He asked me if I could give a look for some over the weekend. I said not really cos I hate grown up shopping.

I'm 50

holystungun9 · 10-09-2014 05:22PM

Fuzzytrooper wrote: »

Special cups/glasses for lattes Thanks wife now I feel like a ponce

Do you keep it with your knitting stuff?

Turtyturd · 10-09-2014 05:22PM

Skirting ladder.

Ruu · 10-09-2014 05:22PM

Waterford/Cavan Crystal.....everywhere.

caolfx · 10-09-2014 05:23PM

Personalised handkerchiefs.

Sir Arthur Daley · 10-09-2014 05:23PM

Adult toys.

catallus · 10-09-2014 05:24PM

What about a despondent malaise which creeps into every aspect of life, causing you to silently wonder when the sweet merciful release of death will free you?

Is that an item?

A2LUE42 · 10-09-2014 05:26PM

Matching glassware/crockery.
Spare bulbs.
Sheds/Attics/Garages that are full of stuff that is stored, but cannot be thrown away even though it will never be used.

The Backwards Man · 10-09-2014 05:27PM

Betty Bloggs wrote: »

I had to google this, never even heard of one before. The video I found was of a screwdriver phase tester and video is called "Killer Screwdriver", I didn't watch it all, think I'll do without.

What do you wire your plugs with?:eek:

who the fug · 10-09-2014 05:27PM

On my key ring
Radiator key
Vintage Guinness bottle opener
Three different window lock openers
Two types of fire alarm testers

Am I old or bent

cnocbui · 10-09-2014 05:28PM

A step ladder. Then one day when you are a bit older you get a real ladder.

who the fug · 10-09-2014 05:28PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

What do you wire your plugs with?:eek:

A man I would expect

DVDM93 · 10-09-2014 05:29PM

A wallet/purse.

Never had one of them as a kid, just a loada coins shoved down the pocket if I was lucky. "Pocket money" they called it

Usually was spent in the first sweet shop I went in to anyway so...

Sir Arthur Daley · 10-09-2014 05:30PM

who the fug wrote: »

Am I old or bent

Depends on where you like sticking your key into.

ScumLord · 10-09-2014 05:33PM

All the things you wanted as a child collecting dust in a spare room.

Valetta · 10-09-2014 05:35PM

The Backwards Man wrote: »

What do you wire your plugs with?:eek:

Anyone who needs a phase tester to wire a plug is doing something fundamentally wrong.

10-09-2014 05:41PM

Plain white porcelain crockery, including teapot and butter dish.
100% cotton bedding with a thread count of 200 psi or above.
Two or three main courses you can cook perfectly.
A spotless loo.
A bedside lamp.
Elegant shoes.
Leather gloves.
A good fountain pen and wallet/purse.
An education (doesn't have to be formal).
Manners, and a willingness to use them.

A torch, spare fuses for plugs, spare lightbulbs, set of screwdrivers, travel adaptors, a nice suitcase, a good bag or shoulder bag large enough to carry a laptop or tablet, a tailored suit for the gents and a formal dress for women.

SEPT 23 1989 · 10-09-2014 05:44PM

A bottle of sticky Calpol in the fridge

Betty Bloggs · 10-09-2014 05:46PM

who the fug wrote: »

A man I would expect

Hey I think we learnt (on paper) how to wire plugs in Home Ec in my all girl school. :P

That being said, just realised I've never actually had to wire a plug for anything ever, is that weird? I don't think I'd remember to do it though.

[Quote A wallet/purse.

Never had one of them as a kid, just a loada coins shoved down the pocket if I was lucky. "Pocket money" they called it Usually was spent in the first sweet shop I went in to anyway so... End Quote]

I have a few nice purses and wallets but never use them. I should start as I tend to lose money quite a bit.

Buona Fortuna · 10-09-2014 05:49PM

ScumLord wrote: »

All the things you wanted as a child collecting dust in a spare room.

Yes - always wanted a Scalectrix - bought one:

bought some more track
bought some more cars, Audi Quatro, Formula 1
bought a jump bridge
bought more track
bought a lane switching thing
bought some more cars
bought some track accessories like pitstops and stuff.
got bored with it and gave it to god son

Now I want a train set

Beano · 10-09-2014 05:49PM

Betty Bloggs wrote: »

That being said, just realised I've never actually had to wire a plug for anything ever, is that weird? I don't think I'd remember to do it though.

you can thank the EU. anything that needs a plug now has to have one moulded on.

What items do "grown ups" usually have?

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