[quote=ltsdd][quote=bearishgurl]The repair I had done in Tulsa cost only $3.75 less than my mechanic in SD would have charged me for it (I checked).[/quote]

So, what’s the appeal of Tulsa, again?

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Went to the mall earlier today. Observed two things that I want to share.

1. It’s mid Nov. and it’s sunny with a that nice crisp, cool autumn air.

2. The mall is crowded and vibrant. People are either racking it up with plastic or the folks in SD are doing OK financially regardless of higher taxes, the impending fiscal cliff and whatnot.[/quote]

Have noticed the same–beautiful day! We were out boating and also stopped by the mall today. UTC was packed, and we noticed some new restaurants going in at the east end. Roy’s was also packed.

Don’t know if the activity is real, plastic-fueled, or “I really don’t care anymore–the heck with it all, my kids and I will just die broke.”

Problem is, people don’t just “die broke,” someone, or some entity has to take care of them, and that’s where I have a problem.

I’m all for people doing whatever they want to do in life, as long as they don’t expect anyone else to bail them out if they can’t cover their expenses due to job loss, health problems, aging, etc., etc.

Eventually, there will be no one left to bail anyone else out, so, along with enjoying everything in life, I believe in also planning very carefully for the future–mainly because I sleep a lot better.