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Old May 18, 2009 | 02:46 PM
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Before I order anything and required to pay with CC or paypal, I make sure I have the cash in hand. When the bill comes in I pay it off. I save and spend. It's the only way to go. I keep a running tab on the amount spent and when. Just for my own purpose. I shall not let the wife know what I have spent or intend on spending until I have the cash in hand. Besides she thinks I am nuts for all of the mods anyway.
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I work hard, take care of the bills first, and tell my wife nothing. That's how I pay for my mods.
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I behave all month so my wife gives me some money to spend

Or I break something

Seriously, I don't get to play too often but I still have a Corvette
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$$$$$$$$Lots of them
It doesn't work here. I need ££££££
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It doesn't work here. I need ££££££
Old May 18, 2009 | 03:59 PM
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Ever since you guys sent us the credit crisis my ££ don't buy many mods any more. I'm in a mod free zone

BTW I have a flying visit to San Tone next month. Just one night
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Cash! Lots and lots of cash.

That's why my car remains mostly stock.
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Originally Posted by DeeGee
Ever since you guys sent us the credit crisis my ££ don't buy many mods any more. I'm in a mod free zone

BTW I have a flying visit to San Tone next month. Just one night
If your on the Biff's side of town and have time for a bite just let me know
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Let's see......last year I did over 25K in OT, plus lesson money. But since the wife lost her job, I didn't get to do jackfrickinsheit that I wanted to do. No SC, no gear swap.....
But, I still have my home, food on the table, good health, and my vette, so I'm not bichin about it. Too much!
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I work hard, take care of the bills first, and tell my wife nothing. That's how I pay for my mods.
Couldnt have said it better myself!!
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My part time 2nd job is for mods and other fun stuff. Roughly 18K in mods and paid for with cash.

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I've gotta get me some kids.

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I've gotta get me some kids.
Pretty sure what they cost you in everything else is going to greatly outweigh the milk money. lol
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I wait till I have the funds do do it outside of credit. If I dont have the funds then I dont do the mod(s).
that's my usual plan of attack with all my hobbies but it's pretty tough to follow.
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