| ^ian^ |
| What should I buy for my new pad? Serious question really, because whilst I often have what it takes to save the world, I often forget little things, like a bucket, or a mop, or flyswat etc. What do you forget to buy when you move in somewhere? Special Kudos to those who post something useful. (Captain Obvious has no chance) |
| MaaaD |
| shower curtains ? i usually remember i need those when i go in to take my first shower (two weeks after moving in) |
| the_zooter |
| Plastic Scouring Pads - no home should be without them! |
| the_zooter |
You usually move in a new place just before your birthday then?!?!?! |
| asc_26 |
| In our culture, before we'll bring things inside the house we bring in first salt, water, oil, grains of rice, sugar, coins and anything that has to do with fung shui, then all other things follow. This is belief. When my family moved to our new house from country living to urban life, my parents assigned me to secure complete set of cleaning agents, carpenter things for small touch up - like if you want to hang something, adjust something, hammer here & there and air fresheners' as well. :wink: I prepared some memorabilia from the old house to display in the living room, and unnecessary things should be sorted out to minimize baggage while moving in to your new house. |
| MaaaD |
damn it .. news travels fast on this forum !! |
| Afrodita's Daughter |
| where are you from ascy? |
| asc_26 |
hey gurl, this is Ian's thread. I think he's kinda serious here. NO hijacking of thread. ok dear. :wink: |
| Afrodita's Daughter |
| ok, ok :? |
| sage & onion |
| Mats for the bathroom Fly Spray Floor Cleaner Window Cleaner with cloth Cloths pegs |
| yorky500 |
| Shower curtain and rails, fridge (for the beer) Ash-trays pots and pans crockery & cutlery chopping boards containers (all sizes) Bottle opener TV Surround sound system DVD player PS2 |
| yorky500 |
| And if you really wanna be flash: curtains. :lol: |
| zam |
| Extension cords and universal plug. |
| gtmash |
| a woman |
| yorky500 |
Why on earth would you want to spoil the tranquility of the place. Its new for goodness sake! |
| yorky500 |
Thats a very good suggestion for all the "boys toys" stuff he will have. |
| constantine |
| door /floor/bathroom mats garlic press/lemon squeeze tupperwere... ashtreys spare lightbulbs spagetti strainer spagetti ladles... toaster tiny water heater (for boiling hot coffee) sandwich maker(for the best crisp cheeze on toasts...trust me best hangover cure) a WOK air freshener tiny lamps or reading lamps |
| scot1870 |
| For alcohol drinkers - a corkscrew/ bottle opener. Your moving in party just won't be the same without one. |
| yorky500 |
Real men use their teeth or the crack of their ass! hahahahahaha What do you have to report from the 7's? Any good? |
| scot1870 |
| My teeth have chips in them from too many parties without a bottle opener - hence why it was the first thing to come in to my mind. My arse will hopefully forever remain bottle-top free! Only went to the 7s on Friday in the end, what a great day though, sun was out early on, beer was flowing freely and the women certainly made plenty of effort. Only let down was Scotland getting pumped by England though :cry: Topic hijack over, it's all yours again! |
| isabela |
very important! u guys sure love pasta... and add some potholders..dont want to burn those hand... -- toilet brush/toilet liquid cleaner.. --some scented candles or oils for the room... -- did someone mention can opener ? - i forgot this one when we move.. |
| Concord |
| Toilet paper. |
| KeithL |
| Are you renting or did you buy Ian ?? COngratulations ! |
| jabbajabba |
| Tin Opener. |
| dubai girl |
| Ian, Congrats on your new place!!! Didn't think the Burj was complete yet!!! :D When I get home from the US, I would be glad to hook up with Scarlet and we could go on shopping spree and beautifully decorate the new abode! I am a decorator/designer and would love to help do the finishing touches. |
| Concord |
I thought you used to own a bead store in Tulsa (wherever that is) and retired when your kids turned 50 :shock: :shock: |
| dubai girl |
| Concord............... You are confused. I would like to explain if and when you ever go out with the rest of the group. I know you are not that old (comment from your post about where you have been), but I am not that old either (maybe in denial), and my children damned sure are not 50!!!!! I did not own a bead store in Tulsa. I had several stores but not bead stores and I owned a manufacturing company having to do with the apparel/shoe industry. Have lots of design in my past which carries over into the decorating/decorator field. I have decorated several homes in Tulsa (recommended by various people), and have also done some work in various other places in states. |
| Jamal |
| hahaha .. love the experience age give's u in replyin those that try to throw a sarcastic remark at ya. |
| dubai girl |
| Jamal, did I sound like that????? Was a little offended, but I had to make my point! |
| Jamal |
| well you did in a great way.. |
| sage & onion |
Amen to that, well done DG |
| Concord |
You mean some of you guys are real people :shock: :shock: Maybe I just made all that up about having met all those people! After all, it is only a forum and people say all kinds of crazy things. |
| Concord |
:wink: |
| Concord |
Clues on sale tomorrow. 30% discount :roll: |
| fayz |
| A sofabed, most valuable possession in Dubai. Office for Dr. D by day and a safe haven for wayward acquaintances by night. |
| ^ian^ |
Hahah, bought some essentials last night. Projector. Surround Sound System. Coffee. |
| constantine |
| DR D which projector did you end up buying? |
| ^ian^ |
BENQ MP610 - 2200 dh - it works great. |
| constantine |
i was innitially going to buy that...but bought mine instead...works good too...love projectors...much better than a bulky plsama in my opinion...the downside is hunting for the bulb...any ideas where i might get a spare one...just wanna keep one...even though have like at least 3/4 of the life left in it... |
| bear |
| Ian... If there is only one bit of advice you take seriously from me, let it be this. Get throw pillows |
| ^ian^ |
WTF is a throw pillow? |
| bear |
asorted sized pillows to throw on the sofa, the lounger, the floor. They just make comfort a little more within reach. |
| scarlet |
| Bear you are a big softie. Those "throw" pillows at camping certaintly werent comfortable |
| fayz |
| but imagine the damage you can cause using one of those in a pillow fight. |
| bear |
That almost sounds like a challenge to my virility.... but I'm going to let it slide. We softies prefer the term huggable. :D :D :D :D |
| asc_26 |
CERTIFIED HUGGABLE BEAR. :wink: throw pillows for pillow fight too. :D |