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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 11:41 AM
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Seems to me that the kids should be putting themselves through college. My .02.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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Originally Posted by N1JF
you never get rich working for someone else.
No truer words were ever typed. Now I'm of the old school: If you have to ask what something costs - you can't afford it.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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Originally Posted by saplumr
Yes! Shame on you!!
The very first thing I did after I graduated from college (1967) was order a 67 Rally Red Stingray convertible. I got more benefit from that car than I ever got from my degree. Buy the car and give it to them when they are college age. They will thank you for a lifetime.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 02:59 PM
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15 years as LEO then got very lucky. I started what turned into a fairly successful freight forwarding and contract carrier trucking business. Our motto is “If you’re on the map, we’ll haul your crap” Also proud alumni of U of Nebraska and a huge Big Red football fan….
Patiently waiting for my C6 (2 weeks) which is my first American car in 15 years! I keep praying I didn’t make a mistake.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by ricatthebeach
ahh! A license to print money...


I wish!

Not worth it when considering years spent in training / school, hours worked / wk, etc. Don't get me started.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 04:10 PM
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Work two jobs (until May 25, when I will quit the part-time gig after 6 years ), have no kids and a husband that pays the mortgage.
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OB/GYN. 4 kids. 6 cars. In hock up to my eyeballs. Loving every minute of it and thanking God for everything that I have. A few more years and it'll all be paid off though.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 04:29 PM
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Project manager for WAN projects for a large National bank. No wife or kids.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 04:54 PM
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Originally Posted by own2vettes
OB/GYN. 4 kids. 6 cars. In hock up to my eyeballs. Loving every minute of it and thanking God for everything that I have. A few more years and it'll all be paid off though.
I want your job
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 05:09 PM
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Crop duster, 3 vettes, 2 ex-wives. Wonder if there is a connection?
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 05:12 PM
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City of Los Angeles, Facility maintenance/operations and repair. 1 Vette, 1 Harley, 1 Truck, 1 Motorhome, 1 boat and 1 dirtbike. If I had more room Id have more stuff. My friends call my house "Toys R Us"
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by als2052
Seems to me that the kids should be putting themselves through college. My .02.
Couldn't agree you more on this one. Wife and I both paid for everything we have or done, including the wedding 22 years ago, cars, houses, vacations and such. I've seen too many silver spoon kids (not all of them) getting Vets, Trans-Ams, Vipers, houses, other large ticket items and just destroying them in a short matter of time. The wife and I are strong believers that you will appreciate something you work and pay for yourself.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by als2052
Seems to me that the kids should be putting themselves through college. My .02.

Depends on what they're studying.

The kid's majoring in Communications or some other Mickey Mouse curriculum, he can work 2 jobs and still get good grades.

The kid's in pre-med and has to get nearly straight As in difficult courses to get accepted to med school, he'd better be home studying, not slinging burgers.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 06:11 PM
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 06:18 PM
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More than one job. Main job is a firefighter, then I install storm blinds, then odd jobs here and there. But it's worth it b/c I've wanted a Vette since I was a child.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 06:24 PM
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Originally Posted by VITIS
No truer words were ever typed. Now I'm of the old school: If you have to ask what something costs - you can't afford it.
I don't think this applies if your dealing with car dealers.
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Old Mar 20, 2006 | 06:25 PM
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I drive my C6 for fun!
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