What items do "grown ups" usually have?

Betty Bloggs

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

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

Genghiz Cohen

Debt.

alchemist33

A key for letting the air out of a radiator

The Backwards Man

A phase tester.

Flippyfloppy

Greying hair & lines on faces

Fuzzytrooper

Fuzzytrooper wrote: »

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

Pfft, they're for Irish Coffees

Temptamperu

Pogs.

Betty Bloggs

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

Good delph

Chucken

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

Fuzzytrooper wrote: »

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

Do you keep it with your knitting stuff?

Turtyturd

Skirting ladder.

Ruu

Waterford/Cavan Crystal.....everywhere.

caolfx

Personalised handkerchiefs.

Sir Arthur Daley

Adult toys.

catallus

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

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

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

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

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

who the fug

The Backwards Man wrote: »

What do you wire your plugs with?:eek:

A man I would expect

DVDM93

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

who the fug wrote: »

Am I old or bent

Depends on where you like sticking your key into.

ScumLord

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

Valetta

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.

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

A bottle of sticky Calpol in the fridge

Betty Bloggs

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

ScumLord wrote: »

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

Yes - always wanted a Scalectrix - bought one:

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

Now I want a train set

Beano

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.

Buona Fortuna

Buona Fortuna wrote: »

Now I want a train set

A Hornby type one or a Santa Express type one?

Teyla Emmagan

Stamps.

The Backwards Man

Valetta wrote: »

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

Old habits I guess, I wouldn't wire a plug without one. Or a lighter.

Especially since sometimes having to use strip connectors thanks to the aforementioned EU.

Betty Bloggs

Candie wrote: »

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.

I've got some of those things except spare fuses, fountain pen, leather gloves, and travel adaptor.

I really want a pretty cake/cupcake stand. It won't let me post an image.

I've never even made cupcakes but I want one!

Teyla Emmagan

Betty Bloggs wrote: »

I've got some of those things except spare fuses, fountain pen, leather gloves, and travel adaptor.

I really want a pretty cake/cupcake stand. It won't let me post an image.

I've never even made cupcakes but I want one!

I have 7 or 8 cake/cup cake stands. Trust me, it's a road you should think twice before going down.

Betty Bloggs

Betty Bloggs wrote: »

I've got some of those things except spare fuses, fountain pen, leather gloves, and travel adaptor.

I really want a pretty cake/cupcake stand. It won't let me post an image.

I've never even made cupcakes but I want one!

I want a Bone China tea set, so I can go Mrs Bucket Level 1 when I have callers.

I'd add decent cookware to the list but I only use about three things repeatedly. A big pot, a small pot, and a casserole dish.

Kichote

Car parked outside the door, garage filled with empty boxes of kids toys, some ikea crap, fondue set

Tail Docker

A car with an engine bigger than 2 liters.

Candie

Candie wrote: »

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.

All of the above, except a bedside lamp!

Jamaican Me Crazy

Spare lightbulbs
Spare batteries for the smoke alarm
Spare batteries for pretty much anything
Lots of spare bed clothes
Good quality iron / ironing board
Stuff made from 'pyrex'
Ramekins
'Good' glasses that only get used on Christmas Day
Contents insurance
A gadget for opening the door on the gas / electricity meters
A basic tool kit

I can assure you I didn't give 2 hoots about any of the above when I was 20. And now at the ripe old age of 32 I posses and know how to use, them all!!

Betty Bloggs

Tail Docker wrote: »

A car with an engine bigger than 2 liters.

I'll have to learn to drive first! I know some people think it's ridiculous that an adult never learnt to drive, but so far I've just never had to and I also couldn't afford to run a car. I will learn them some day though I'd say. Would be handy for when doing a big shopping.

Deleted User

Deleted User wrote: »

All of the above, except a bedside lamp!

I'm going to add a duvet and pillows filled with natural materials - mulberry silk, down, or if money is a real problem, feathers. No comparison to the polyester stuff.

I've started collecting Wedgewood cutlery place settings and crystal stemware.

It's kind of sad how happy it makes me

who the fug

Betty Bloggs wrote: »

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.

.

My mother taught me to wire a plug , well kinda of Her exact instructions. Stop effing about open an already wired one and copy it

Back when black was black Ted was red and brown was brown

pajor

Previously mentioned but a 'proper' fountain pen.

And a decanter for spirituous beverages.

/inserts monocle

Betty Bloggs

Candie wrote: »

I'm going to add a duvet and pillows filled with natural materials - mulberry silk, down, or if money is a real problem, feathers. No comparison to the polyester stuff.

I've started collecting Wedgewood cutlery place settings and crystal stemware.

It's kind of sad how happy it makes me

Aw it's not sad at all. I don't own any myself, but I have slept on a feather pillow before and I'd say it would be worth buying one.

GalwayGirl26

The only "ornaments" I currently have are two Coke bottles with our names in the fireplace. The day I get a china figurine or clock or something I'll consider myself grown up.

Fuzzytrooper

holystungun9 wrote: »

Do you keep it with your knitting stuff?

Nope in a special cupboard with wine glasses etc. I don't even like wine!!!

Tail Docker

I know what most don't have - "potential".. I miss being a kid and people going - "Ah sure, he has great potential..."

johnayo

A Swiss Army knife.
A dremel multi tool.

Gandhi

A2LUE42 wrote: »

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

You will actually need one percent of it. You won't know which one percent until five seconds after it disappears into the back of the rubbish lorry.