Harbor Freight Support group

[[email protected]]

I have been considering starting a support group for people with a
likewise addiction to my own. The day Harbor Freight moved into my
town, my life was changed. It was easy to avoid it when it was online.
I know other stores have impulse items by the checkout, but this damn
place is filled with impulse items. Really. Who can resist a 32 piece
screwdriver set fot $5. oh wait... that is a good deal on shrink
tubing. who cares if I already have some... how many pairs of $.99
utility scissors does one REALLY need?
I need help. I just bought a welder, but was back the next day for
accessories.

[BobR]

It could be worse! I made the horrible mistake of taking my wife to
HF one time. Not only did she buy more than I did, she now gets
****ed if I go without her.


wrote:
> I have been considering starting a support group for people with a
> likewise addiction to my own. The day Harbor Freight moved into my
> town, my life was changed. It was easy to avoid it when it was online.
> I know other stores have impulse items by the checkout, but this damn
> place is filled with impulse items. Really. Who can resist a 32 piece
> screwdriver set fot $5. oh wait... that is a good deal on shrink
> tubing. who cares if I already have some... how many pairs of $.99
> utility scissors does one REALLY need?
> I need help. I just bought a welder, but was back the next day for
> accessories.

[Anthony W]

Count me in. In addition to the tools I get there, on my last trip over
there I bought 4 stunt kites for only 7 bucks each. Now I can hardly
wait to take my grandkids to the beach...

Tony

wrote:
> I have been considering starting a support group for people with a
> likewise addiction to my own. The day Harbor Freight moved into my
> town, my life was changed. It was easy to avoid it when it was online.
> I know other stores have impulse items by the checkout, but this damn
> place is filled with impulse items. Really. Who can resist a 32 piece
> screwdriver set fot $5. oh wait... that is a good deal on shrink
> tubing. who cares if I already have some... how many pairs of $.99
> utility scissors does one REALLY need?
> I need help. I just bought a welder, but was back the next day for
> accessories.

[Anthony W]

I made that mistake too and I thought it was bad when I took my daughter.

We have a small store about 3 miles away and a bigger one about 15. I'm
not taking my wife to the bigger store...

Tony

BobR wrote:
> It could be worse! I made the horrible mistake of taking my wife to
> HF one time. Not only did she buy more than I did, she now gets
> ****ed if I go without her.
>
>
> wrote:
>> I have been considering starting a support group for people with a
>> likewise addiction to my own. The day Harbor Freight moved into my
>> town, my life was changed. It was easy to avoid it when it was online.
>> I know other stores have impulse items by the checkout, but this damn
>> place is filled with impulse items. Really. Who can resist a 32 piece
>> screwdriver set fot $5. oh wait... that is a good deal on shrink
>> tubing. who cares if I already have some... how many pairs of $.99
>> utility scissors does one REALLY need?
>> I need help. I just bought a welder, but was back the next day for
>> accessories.

[ET]

Anthony W > wrote in news:Se1nk.458$_H1.259@trnddc05:

> Count me in. In addition to the tools I get there, on my last trip over
> there I bought 4 stunt kites for only 7 bucks each. Now I can hardly
> wait to take my grandkids to the beach...
>
> Tony
>
> wrote:
>> I have been considering starting a support group for people with a
>> likewise addiction to my own. The day Harbor Freight moved into my
>> town, my life was changed. It was easy to avoid it when it was online.
>> I know other stores have impulse items by the checkout, but this damn
>> place is filled with impulse items. Really. Who can resist a 32 piece
>> screwdriver set fot $5. oh wait... that is a good deal on shrink
>> tubing. who cares if I already have some... how many pairs of $.99
>> utility scissors does one REALLY need?
>> I need help. I just bought a welder, but was back the next day for
>> accessories.


CRAP!

Stunt kits for $7....

Put me down for 2, but it's going to cost me $150... cause of the rest of
the crap that is going to end up in my basket...
--
-- ET >:-)

"A common mistake people make when trying to design something
completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete
fools."---- Douglas Adams

[Ron Wanttaja]

On Fri, 8 Aug 2008 11:22:37 -0700 (PDT), BobR > wrote:

> It could be worse! I made the horrible mistake of taking my wife to
> HF one time. Not only did she buy more than I did, she now gets
> ****ed if I go without her.

Huh, you think THAT'S bad? Every month or so I go past my wife's workbench and
say, "Hey, that's a neat tool, where?...Oh." Then I have to go to HF myself to
pick up my own. :-)

Ron Wanttaja

[[email protected]]

A cardboard sign is affixed to the outer door of the Baptist Church
recreation room. The sign reads: 'HFA - 7pm'

Inside the air is thick with cigarette smoke. Everyone is sucking on
cups of heavily sugared coffee to go with their jelly donuts.

Newbie stands nervously and says, "Hello. My name is Bob and I'm a
Harbor Freightaholic."

The crowd responds: "Hi, Bob."

"It's been THREE DAYS since I bought anything from Harbor Freight."

Applause, interspersed with: "Waytago, Bob!" "One day at a time,
Bro." "You can do it!"

[BobR]

Oh thank Gawd, I thought I was the only one who had to keep their wife
in check at HF. Now if I could just keep her away from Elliots
Hardware. You would not believe the nuts, screws, and bolt selection
that place has.



Anthony W wrote:
> Count me in. In addition to the tools I get there, on my last trip over
> there I bought 4 stunt kites for only 7 bucks each. Now I can hardly
> wait to take my grandkids to the beach...
>
> Tony
>
> wrote:
> > I have been considering starting a support group for people with a
> > likewise addiction to my own. The day Harbor Freight moved into my
> > town, my life was changed. It was easy to avoid it when it was online.
> > I know other stores have impulse items by the checkout, but this damn
> > place is filled with impulse items. Really. Who can resist a 32 piece
> > screwdriver set fot $5. oh wait... that is a good deal on shrink
> > tubing. who cares if I already have some... how many pairs of $.99
> > utility scissors does one REALLY need?
> > I need help. I just bought a welder, but was back the next day for
> > accessories.

[stol]

On Aug 8, 2:57*pm, " > wrote:
> A cardboard sign is affixed to the outer door of the Baptist Church
> recreation room. *The sign reads: *'HFA *- 7pm'
>
> Inside the air is thick with cigarette smoke. *Everyone is sucking on
> cups of heavily sugared coffee to go with their jelly donuts.
>
> Newbie stands nervously and says, "Hello. *My name is Bob and I'm a
> Harbor Freightaholic."
>
> The crowd responds: *"Hi, Bob."
>
> "It's been THREE DAYS since I bought anything from Harbor Freight."
>
> Applause, interspersed with: "Waytago, Bob!" *"One day at a time,
> Bro." *"You can do it!"

Your timing and comedy are right on... Continue keeping us all
entertained please sir....



Ben
www.haaspwerair.com..

Ps, HF has stuff I didn't even know I needed. <GG>

[Anthony W]

ET wrote:

> CRAP!
>
> Stunt kits for $7....
>
> Put me down for 2, but it's going to cost me $150... cause of the rest of
> the crap that is going to end up in my basket...

No ****, only 7 bucks each. I was tempted to buy the other 5 they had
on the shelf. When my daughter was little, she wanted a stunt kite but
back then I was in college, dirt poor and the damn things were 60 bucks
and up.

Oh and I bought an air brush and a couple of uncle fester clamps too.
It's a good thing they don't have the larger store closer to where I live.

Tony

[Tom Wait]

"BobR" > wrote in message
...
> Oh thank Gawd, I thought I was the only one who had to keep their wife
> in check at HF. Now if I could just keep her away from Elliots
> Hardware. You would not believe the nuts, screws, and bolt selection
> that place has.

Which store does she frequent? There are four of them you know. Muskego,
West Allis, Pewaukee and of course, Elm Grove. For a case of 50w Areoshell,
I wont tell her. HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
Satan

[Bob Fry]

>>>>> "BobR" == BobR > writes:

BobR> It could be worse! I made the horrible mistake of taking my
BobR> wife to HF one time. Not only did she buy more than I did,
BobR> she now gets ****ed if I go without her.

It could be worser! One HF here is next to a Dollar Store! Redneck's
shopping mall....
--
I don't like small birds. They hop around so merrily outside my
window, looking so innocent. But I know that secretly, they're
watching my every move and plotting to beat me over the head with
a large steel pipe and take my shoe
- Jack Handey

[Kyle Boatright]

> wrote in message
...
>I have been considering starting a support group for people with a
> likewise addiction to my own. The day Harbor Freight moved into my
> town, my life was changed. It was easy to avoid it when it was online.
> I know other stores have impulse items by the checkout, but this damn
> place is filled with impulse items. Really. Who can resist a 32 piece
> screwdriver set fot $5. oh wait... that is a good deal on shrink
> tubing. who cares if I already have some... how many pairs of $.99
> utility scissors does one REALLY need?
> I need help. I just bought a welder, but was back the next day for
> accessories.

You people are such a bad influence. I don't *need* any more tools. In
fact, I have a couple of really nice ones that I have not even had the
opportunity to use. But after reading this thread, I'm compelled to visit
Harbor Freight. I've been eyeballing the mini-lathes for a while and
probably need to go by and run my hands over one. Luckily, I can't carry a
lathe right now, so I'm not likely to buy one tomorrow...

But some $1.99 straps? Man, I need me a dozen or so of those.

Another good item for the next time you're there... They sell a $12
rechargable free-flight airplane. They fly surprisingly well and get stuck
in trees just the same as the old rubber band powered ones. And getting
them out of the trees is just as likely to tear 'em up...

[[email protected]]

On Aug 8, 1:57 pm, " > wrote:
> A cardboard sign is affixed to the outer door of the Baptist Church
> recreation room. The sign reads: 'HFA - 7pm'
>
> Inside the air is thick with cigarette smoke. Everyone is sucking on
> cups of heavily sugared coffee to go with their jelly donuts.
>
> Newbie stands nervously and says, "Hello. My name is Bob and I'm a
> Harbor Freightaholic."
>
> The crowd responds: "Hi, Bob."
>
> "It's been THREE DAYS since I bought that $13 half-inch air nibbler from HF. Nothing since."

The crowd cries, "HOW much? $13? What a deal! Is that sale still on?
It's not closing time yet!" And they all scramble out to their cars,
while Bob, who of course already has a half-inch air drill, eats the
rest of the jelly donuts...

Dan

[Steve]

> wrote in message
...
>I have been considering starting a support group for people with a
> likewise addiction to my own. The day Harbor Freight moved into my
> town, my life was changed. It was easy to avoid it when it was online.
> I know other stores have impulse items by the checkout, but this damn
> place is filled with impulse items. Really. Who can resist a 32 piece
> screwdriver set fot $5. oh wait... that is a good deal on shrink
> tubing. who cares if I already have some... how many pairs of $.99
> utility scissors does one REALLY need?
> I need help. I just bought a welder, but was back the next day for
> accessories.

Yea, but the worst part is those super coupon deals they email you every
Tuesday and Thursday!
I mean - who can resist THOSE deals????????

[BobR]

On Aug 9, 10:15*am, "Tom Wait" >
wrote:
> "BobR" > wrote in message
>
> ...
>
> > Oh thank Gawd, I thought I was the only one who had to keep their wife
> > in check at HF. *Now if I could just keep her away from Elliots
> > Hardware. *You would not believe the nuts, screws, and bolt selection
> > that place has.
>
> Which store does she frequent? There are four of them you know. Muskego,
> West Allis, Pewaukee and of course, Elm Grove. For a case of 50w Areoshell,
> I wont tell her. *HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
> Satan

Didn't even know about those four, I was talking about the one in
Dallas. Thank goodness, it is very close to where I work and I can
slip in there on a lunch break. I usually catch a little flack for
going without her but she gets over it...eventually.

[[email protected]]

OMG, I'm not alone!

My wife calls it "Daddys Toy Store" and anytime the kids are in the
car I would say "I got to stop by my toy store" and they would be like
OH DAD!!! we don't want to go!! My wife isn't so bad, she wants to get
out at some point, the kids at some point find something in the store
they want, it sure was smart of them to have toy specials in the
store.

What keeps me in check? Need parts for my plane project, hence "Do I
get this new BLANK or do I get Blank for the plane" the problem is
sometimes they are interrelated, hence I need it for the plane, just
not yet LOL.

Joe

[[email protected]]

On Aug 10, 8:45*am, wrote:
> OMG, I'm not alone!
>
> My wife calls it "Daddys Toy Store" and anytime the kids are in the
> car I would say "I got to stop by my toy store" and they would be like
> OH DAD!!! we don't want to go!! My wife isn't so bad, she wants to get


This is great. I would drag my then 7 year old along, (now almost
11),
and after she had exhausted all the dinosaur and car kits and the
kites,
and the bingo machine (great coupon special at $5.99, we use it a
lot),
one day I told her she could surely find something here for up to $10,
and she came bouncing over to me with a smile saying daddy I want
this pogo stick! It was the big plastic accordian type plunger, and
the
kids just had a blast with it. When they tired of it I had an extra
plunger.
It's all in the eye of the beholder.

Now when I get the coupons each week I print only the ones I really
want, then only put the ones I need in my car, and try to leave some
of
them behind when I go into the store. I went out to the garage and
counted at least 11 things that I've never yet opened.
But I'm sure one day I will need them... Right?

Steve

[Copperhead144]

My wife was raised by a father who had her helping him tear down and
rebuild car's and farm equipment, so she know's her way around tools
and hardware stores. We both know to stay away from HF unless we
really need something, but that doesn't stop one or the other of us
from going into HF when a new sale flyer comes out. We hadn't been
married a week when she'd reorginized all of my tools and declaired
them "her's". Now she has her own set of tools and I have my own set
to, we even carry basic tools in our vehicles, so I guess you could
say that buying at HF on sale day's has allowed me to maintain my
marriage and sanity. Not everything came from HF but enough to need a
support group for sure!

[[email protected]]

It doesn't seem like you have a REAl problem. I too bought 4 stunt
kites, but I don't have grandchildren/children or even any friends.
I bought 4 just because it was a really good deal. I need help. I
can't wait to get my 1 week chip.

The first liar doesnt have a chance here...



On Aug 8, 3:01*pm, ET > wrote:
> Anthony W > wrote innews:Se1nk.458$_H1.259@trnddc05:
>
>
>
>
>
> > Count me in. *In addition to the tools I get there, on my last trip over
> > there I bought 4 stunt kites for only 7 bucks each. *Now I can hardly
> > wait to take my grandkids to the beach...
>
> > Tony
>
> > wrote:
> >> I have been considering starting a support group for people with a
> >> likewise addiction to my own. The day Harbor Freight moved into my
> >> town, my life was changed. It was easy to avoid it when it was online.
> >> I know other stores have impulse items by the checkout, but this damn
> >> place is filled with impulse items. *Really. Who can resist a 32 piece
> >> screwdriver set fot $5. oh wait... that is a good deal on shrink
> >> tubing. who cares if I already have some... how many pairs of $.99
> >> utility scissors does one REALLY need?
> >> I need help. I just bought a welder, but was back the next day for
> >> accessories.
>
> CRAP! *
>
> Stunt kits for $7....
>
> Put me down for 2, but it's going to cost me $150... cause of the rest of
> the crap that is going to end up in my basket...
> --
> -- ET >:-)
>
> "A common mistake people make when trying to design something
> completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete
> fools."---- Douglas Adams- Hide quoted text -
>
> - Show quoted text -

[Anthony W]

I dunno, I went there on Saturday and I didn't even need anything. I
bought a hand crank iPod charger for my daughter and one of those 5th
hand gizmos with a magnifying glass. I also fund a set of drill stops
for 3 bucks... Next time I'm going to go to the bigger store across town...

Tony

wrote:
> It doesn't seem like you have a REAl problem. I too bought 4 stunt
> kites, but I don't have grandchildren/children or even any friends.
> I bought 4 just because it was a really good deal. I need help. I
> can't wait to get my 1 week chip.
>
> The first liar doesnt have a chance here...
>
>
>
> On Aug 8, 3:01 pm, ET > wrote:
>> Anthony W > wrote innews:Se1nk.458$_H1.259@trnddc05:
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>> Count me in. In addition to the tools I get there, on my last trip over
>>> there I bought 4 stunt kites for only 7 bucks each. Now I can hardly
>>> wait to take my grandkids to the beach...
>>> Tony
>>> wrote:
>>>> I have been considering starting a support group for people with a
>>>> likewise addiction to my own. The day Harbor Freight moved into my
>>>> town, my life was changed. It was easy to avoid it when it was online.
>>>> I know other stores have impulse items by the checkout, but this damn
>>>> place is filled with impulse items. Really. Who can resist a 32 piece
>>>> screwdriver set fot $5. oh wait... that is a good deal on shrink
>>>> tubing. who cares if I already have some... how many pairs of $.99
>>>> utility scissors does one REALLY need?
>>>> I need help. I just bought a welder, but was back the next day for
>>>> accessories.
>> CRAP!
>>
>> Stunt kits for $7....
>>
>> Put me down for 2, but it's going to cost me $150... cause of the rest of
>> the crap that is going to end up in my basket...
>> --
>> -- ET >:-)
>>
>> "A common mistake people make when trying to design something
>> completely foolproof is to underestimate the ingenuity of complete
>> fools."---- Douglas Adams- Hide quoted text -
>>
>> - Show quoted text -
>

[Gig 601Xl Builder]

After reading this thread I am both saddened and delighted that the
closest HF store is two hours away from me.

And I didn't even know it was there until this thread made me realize
that HF wasn't just a catalog.

Now I am very scared what will happen the next time I go to Little Rock.

[Bruce A. Frank]

I thought it was bad that Home Depot was running this radio ad:

Where are we going Dad? Home Depot. What are you going to get? I don't
know, I'll figure it out when we get there!

Recently I am discovering that if I take my wife, my trips take three
times as long...didn't know she was interested in this stuff.

Lucky for me HF is 20 minutes away and it is a very small store. Home
Depot is only 3 minutes away. I need help. It takes less time to go to
HD and buy another tool that to try to find the one I know I have
somewhere. I have 5 measuring tapes and 6 of the reversible tip screw
drivers...and I still can't find one when I need it!

[Lou]

It takes less time to go to
> HD and buy another tool that to try to find the one I know I have
> somewhere. I have 5 measuring tapes and 6 of the reversible tip screw
> drivers...and I still can't find one when I need it!

You should thank China for that. You couldn't say that if you
would buy American.
Lou

[BobR]

I know the feeling about those lost screwdrivers and tape measures.
Try to resist buying another one though. Just remember, you will
always find that missing tool in the last place you look. The secret
is to always look there first. <BFG>



Bruce A. Frank wrote:
> I thought it was bad that Home Depot was running this radio ad:
>
> Where are we going Dad? Home Depot. What are you going to get? I don't
> know, I'll figure it out when we get there!
>
> Recently I am discovering that if I take my wife, my trips take three
> times as long...didn't know she was interested in this stuff.
>
> Lucky for me HF is 20 minutes away and it is a very small store. Home
> Depot is only 3 minutes away. I need help. It takes less time to go to
> HD and buy another tool that to try to find the one I know I have
> somewhere. I have 5 measuring tapes and 6 of the reversible tip screw
> drivers...and I still can't find one when I need it!