1. Recently bought a cocobola wood clarinet barrel, the "Fat Boy" -- got a demo model to save a little off the normally $190 price. Hand and CNC made in Canada (eh?). So I'm certainly not gonna criticize a nice effects pedal. Such a sweet mellow tone on my classic "double-L" LeBlanc.

2. Swapped into an electric BMW a couple years ago. The kids love the idea that I can program the car to be warmed/cooled for departure time whether in or out of the garage. All the better if it's on the charger, range-wise, but the pure comfort factor is just so nice either way.