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Feb 18, 2010 | 06:40 AM

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Originally Posted by chu

But I feel the same way when I talk to Jim, PEtey, Ben, Marc, etc. THey all talk about things I would like to do, but have no money for...at the moment at least. Trust me, there's a long list of mods that I'd like to do.

I could spend 30k on my car if I had the cash. Thats just not realistic though... you can't try to compare/compete with everyone all the time, life doesn't work that way.

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Originally Posted by dek0026

all you guys make me feel like i have no money whatsoever. a tune isn't a ton of money and neither is basic maintanence. i consider about 1000 bucks for tires to be substantial (and almost double that for a decent set of wheels) especially when you share a bank account with someone else. plus this summer i am rebuilding my porch/power washing and painting my house/painting interior of my house/tearing up my lawn (or lack there of). all while going out to nice dinners and going on vacations.

I have no idea what your talking about...

You gotta just focus on one thing at a time with the house otherwise you end up like me, waaaaayyyy over your head. Try to do everything you can on your own before you start just cutting checks. For instance lastnight I spent 2hrs caulking windows and doors, never done it before but I did a decent job. 1 room down, the rest of the house to go...

I know what I'm doing all weekend.

Feb 18, 2010 | 06:42 AM

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i just finished paying my student loans this past december which helps out a ton. the savings will be short lived because my wife needs a new car so there go another monthly payment.

chu, by per diem you mean a chunk of money work gives you to travel for each day? per diem in healthcare means something different...it refers to staff that work on an "as needed" basis for an accelerated rate (otherwise known as PRN....like medication).

Yes, exactly what I meant. It really adds up when you're not out blowing it every night. I also try to stay at hotels that serve dinner when I travel for work, so i eat out less during the week. I use to not care before, but it's nice walking home with extra money at the end of the week!

Pete, you know its not a competition. But talking about what people are doing gives you ideas! That's all.

Feb 18, 2010 | 06:59 AM

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nevermind....

Feb 18, 2010 | 07:10 AM

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nevermind....

Damnm ninja edited that ish!

Feb 18, 2010 | 07:39 AM

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Chu, did you see next weeks event is cancelled... They claim the Phillies cancelled it for safety reasons. That sucks, I was thinking about trying to make it down.

Yes, ninja edit FTW!

Feb 18, 2010 | 07:42 AM

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No, I didn't see it. I wasn't going anyways, since I had planned to go snowboard. But a reshecule means I will be able to make it at the next date.

The summer series will be different though. I will plan my summer around racing! lol. I have a sponsor to represent...

Last edited by chu; Feb 18, 2010 at 07:48 AM.