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ParticipantSure is. The caveat is, he WAS a corporate travel manager, and he did have some benefits, free first class flights (he ONLY flies first class–anything other than first class is “peasant class”).
However, between the all-inclusives in Mexico and Bahamas, months spent all over Europe and Egypt (Cairo is expensive!) and our dollar to the Euro, he spent some SERIOUS bucks. Whatever he got for a discount, he upgraded.
And, when he was home, he was running to Walmart buying Wi-Fit games, new IPODS, upgrading his phone, etc. Macys and Nordstroms clothes only–not just one pair of Tommy Bahama shorts, but several in every color. He always prided himself on getting a good sale, too. No sale is a sale when you are paying interest charges on it, I said. He was lunching with friends, and going to those “take charge of your life” conferences and staying in downtown hotels. He treated us to one round of drinks at the US Grant, came to $50.
No TJ Maxx or JC Penney: that was for the tacky people! (Like Ghetto Girl) Of course, that is how he has always been…which is why the CC got maxxed out before every re-fi. He wanted to get a new car, he had a 3 year old Acura with ALL the bells and whistles, but didn’t like the way it drove, but they weren’t giving unemployed people any loans these days.
The sky was the limit! It was unbelievable. Reminded me of that old Jerry Lewis movie, when he mistakenly gets diagnosed with a terminal illness and goes crazy doing stuff.
Now, he thinks he is going to make big bucks in some MLM scheme called Blast Off. Hmmmph…I had to join and create an alternate email address for it just to get him off my back!
ParticipantSure is. The caveat is, he WAS a corporate travel manager, and he did have some benefits, free first class flights (he ONLY flies first class–anything other than first class is “peasant class”).
However, between the all-inclusives in Mexico and Bahamas, months spent all over Europe and Egypt (Cairo is expensive!) and our dollar to the Euro, he spent some SERIOUS bucks. Whatever he got for a discount, he upgraded.
And, when he was home, he was running to Walmart buying Wi-Fit games, new IPODS, upgrading his phone, etc. Macys and Nordstroms clothes only–not just one pair of Tommy Bahama shorts, but several in every color. He always prided himself on getting a good sale, too. No sale is a sale when you are paying interest charges on it, I said. He was lunching with friends, and going to those “take charge of your life” conferences and staying in downtown hotels. He treated us to one round of drinks at the US Grant, came to $50.
No TJ Maxx or JC Penney: that was for the tacky people! (Like Ghetto Girl) Of course, that is how he has always been…which is why the CC got maxxed out before every re-fi. He wanted to get a new car, he had a 3 year old Acura with ALL the bells and whistles, but didn’t like the way it drove, but they weren’t giving unemployed people any loans these days.
The sky was the limit! It was unbelievable. Reminded me of that old Jerry Lewis movie, when he mistakenly gets diagnosed with a terminal illness and goes crazy doing stuff.
Now, he thinks he is going to make big bucks in some MLM scheme called Blast Off. Hmmmph…I had to join and create an alternate email address for it just to get him off my back!
ParticipantSure is. The caveat is, he WAS a corporate travel manager, and he did have some benefits, free first class flights (he ONLY flies first class–anything other than first class is “peasant class”).
However, between the all-inclusives in Mexico and Bahamas, months spent all over Europe and Egypt (Cairo is expensive!) and our dollar to the Euro, he spent some SERIOUS bucks. Whatever he got for a discount, he upgraded.
And, when he was home, he was running to Walmart buying Wi-Fit games, new IPODS, upgrading his phone, etc. Macys and Nordstroms clothes only–not just one pair of Tommy Bahama shorts, but several in every color. He always prided himself on getting a good sale, too. No sale is a sale when you are paying interest charges on it, I said. He was lunching with friends, and going to those “take charge of your life” conferences and staying in downtown hotels. He treated us to one round of drinks at the US Grant, came to $50.
No TJ Maxx or JC Penney: that was for the tacky people! (Like Ghetto Girl) Of course, that is how he has always been…which is why the CC got maxxed out before every re-fi. He wanted to get a new car, he had a 3 year old Acura with ALL the bells and whistles, but didn’t like the way it drove, but they weren’t giving unemployed people any loans these days.
The sky was the limit! It was unbelievable. Reminded me of that old Jerry Lewis movie, when he mistakenly gets diagnosed with a terminal illness and goes crazy doing stuff.
Now, he thinks he is going to make big bucks in some MLM scheme called Blast Off. Hmmmph…I had to join and create an alternate email address for it just to get him off my back!
ParticipantSure is. The caveat is, he WAS a corporate travel manager, and he did have some benefits, free first class flights (he ONLY flies first class–anything other than first class is “peasant class”).
However, between the all-inclusives in Mexico and Bahamas, months spent all over Europe and Egypt (Cairo is expensive!) and our dollar to the Euro, he spent some SERIOUS bucks. Whatever he got for a discount, he upgraded.
And, when he was home, he was running to Walmart buying Wi-Fit games, new IPODS, upgrading his phone, etc. Macys and Nordstroms clothes only–not just one pair of Tommy Bahama shorts, but several in every color. He always prided himself on getting a good sale, too. No sale is a sale when you are paying interest charges on it, I said. He was lunching with friends, and going to those “take charge of your life” conferences and staying in downtown hotels. He treated us to one round of drinks at the US Grant, came to $50.
No TJ Maxx or JC Penney: that was for the tacky people! (Like Ghetto Girl) Of course, that is how he has always been…which is why the CC got maxxed out before every re-fi. He wanted to get a new car, he had a 3 year old Acura with ALL the bells and whistles, but didn’t like the way it drove, but they weren’t giving unemployed people any loans these days.
The sky was the limit! It was unbelievable. Reminded me of that old Jerry Lewis movie, when he mistakenly gets diagnosed with a terminal illness and goes crazy doing stuff.
Now, he thinks he is going to make big bucks in some MLM scheme called Blast Off. Hmmmph…I had to join and create an alternate email address for it just to get him off my back!
ParticipantSure is. The caveat is, he WAS a corporate travel manager, and he did have some benefits, free first class flights (he ONLY flies first class–anything other than first class is “peasant class”).
However, between the all-inclusives in Mexico and Bahamas, months spent all over Europe and Egypt (Cairo is expensive!) and our dollar to the Euro, he spent some SERIOUS bucks. Whatever he got for a discount, he upgraded.
And, when he was home, he was running to Walmart buying Wi-Fit games, new IPODS, upgrading his phone, etc. Macys and Nordstroms clothes only–not just one pair of Tommy Bahama shorts, but several in every color. He always prided himself on getting a good sale, too. No sale is a sale when you are paying interest charges on it, I said. He was lunching with friends, and going to those “take charge of your life” conferences and staying in downtown hotels. He treated us to one round of drinks at the US Grant, came to $50.
No TJ Maxx or JC Penney: that was for the tacky people! (Like Ghetto Girl) Of course, that is how he has always been…which is why the CC got maxxed out before every re-fi. He wanted to get a new car, he had a 3 year old Acura with ALL the bells and whistles, but didn’t like the way it drove, but they weren’t giving unemployed people any loans these days.
The sky was the limit! It was unbelievable. Reminded me of that old Jerry Lewis movie, when he mistakenly gets diagnosed with a terminal illness and goes crazy doing stuff.
Now, he thinks he is going to make big bucks in some MLM scheme called Blast Off. Hmmmph…I had to join and create an alternate email address for it just to get him off my back!
ParticipantOh, yes, that is consumption. I some friends that spent years buying fancy cars, flat screen TVs, remodeling, all the latest and greatest items, and then re-financing a house they bought in 2000 several times to pay off the CC. Eventually, even the last re-fi they could not pay off the CC’s. They always called me “ghetto girl” as I live in Northpark. But, who did they come to when they wanted to borrow money for the re-fi’s? Ghetto girl!
So, the one guy got laid off 18 months ago, decided he still needed top of the line stuff, and circumnavigated the globe for months. Fancy hotels, only the best for him–all beds must be triple sheeted! Did it all on the CC. Interest rates skyrocketed, and he kept on spending. Now, he has 4 weeks left of unemployment, and has filed bankruptcy. Oh, and he has no regrets. Said it was worth every penny. Fortunately, his partner has a job, but his debt is high too, so it will be interesting to see what happens next.
And, “my” bank is closed…they are a poor credit risk. I wish them nothing bad, they are good people, but have bought into what looks good rather than savings in the bank.
My father always said….”the guy with dribble down his chin may be a millionnaire.” Looks are deceiving.
ParticipantOh, yes, that is consumption. I some friends that spent years buying fancy cars, flat screen TVs, remodeling, all the latest and greatest items, and then re-financing a house they bought in 2000 several times to pay off the CC. Eventually, even the last re-fi they could not pay off the CC’s. They always called me “ghetto girl” as I live in Northpark. But, who did they come to when they wanted to borrow money for the re-fi’s? Ghetto girl!
So, the one guy got laid off 18 months ago, decided he still needed top of the line stuff, and circumnavigated the globe for months. Fancy hotels, only the best for him–all beds must be triple sheeted! Did it all on the CC. Interest rates skyrocketed, and he kept on spending. Now, he has 4 weeks left of unemployment, and has filed bankruptcy. Oh, and he has no regrets. Said it was worth every penny. Fortunately, his partner has a job, but his debt is high too, so it will be interesting to see what happens next.
And, “my” bank is closed…they are a poor credit risk. I wish them nothing bad, they are good people, but have bought into what looks good rather than savings in the bank.
My father always said….”the guy with dribble down his chin may be a millionnaire.” Looks are deceiving.
ParticipantOh, yes, that is consumption. I some friends that spent years buying fancy cars, flat screen TVs, remodeling, all the latest and greatest items, and then re-financing a house they bought in 2000 several times to pay off the CC. Eventually, even the last re-fi they could not pay off the CC’s. They always called me “ghetto girl” as I live in Northpark. But, who did they come to when they wanted to borrow money for the re-fi’s? Ghetto girl!
So, the one guy got laid off 18 months ago, decided he still needed top of the line stuff, and circumnavigated the globe for months. Fancy hotels, only the best for him–all beds must be triple sheeted! Did it all on the CC. Interest rates skyrocketed, and he kept on spending. Now, he has 4 weeks left of unemployment, and has filed bankruptcy. Oh, and he has no regrets. Said it was worth every penny. Fortunately, his partner has a job, but his debt is high too, so it will be interesting to see what happens next.
And, “my” bank is closed…they are a poor credit risk. I wish them nothing bad, they are good people, but have bought into what looks good rather than savings in the bank.
My father always said….”the guy with dribble down his chin may be a millionnaire.” Looks are deceiving.
ParticipantOh, yes, that is consumption. I some friends that spent years buying fancy cars, flat screen TVs, remodeling, all the latest and greatest items, and then re-financing a house they bought in 2000 several times to pay off the CC. Eventually, even the last re-fi they could not pay off the CC’s. They always called me “ghetto girl” as I live in Northpark. But, who did they come to when they wanted to borrow money for the re-fi’s? Ghetto girl!
So, the one guy got laid off 18 months ago, decided he still needed top of the line stuff, and circumnavigated the globe for months. Fancy hotels, only the best for him–all beds must be triple sheeted! Did it all on the CC. Interest rates skyrocketed, and he kept on spending. Now, he has 4 weeks left of unemployment, and has filed bankruptcy. Oh, and he has no regrets. Said it was worth every penny. Fortunately, his partner has a job, but his debt is high too, so it will be interesting to see what happens next.
And, “my” bank is closed…they are a poor credit risk. I wish them nothing bad, they are good people, but have bought into what looks good rather than savings in the bank.
My father always said….”the guy with dribble down his chin may be a millionnaire.” Looks are deceiving.
ParticipantOh, yes, that is consumption. I some friends that spent years buying fancy cars, flat screen TVs, remodeling, all the latest and greatest items, and then re-financing a house they bought in 2000 several times to pay off the CC. Eventually, even the last re-fi they could not pay off the CC’s. They always called me “ghetto girl” as I live in Northpark. But, who did they come to when they wanted to borrow money for the re-fi’s? Ghetto girl!
So, the one guy got laid off 18 months ago, decided he still needed top of the line stuff, and circumnavigated the globe for months. Fancy hotels, only the best for him–all beds must be triple sheeted! Did it all on the CC. Interest rates skyrocketed, and he kept on spending. Now, he has 4 weeks left of unemployment, and has filed bankruptcy. Oh, and he has no regrets. Said it was worth every penny. Fortunately, his partner has a job, but his debt is high too, so it will be interesting to see what happens next.
And, “my” bank is closed…they are a poor credit risk. I wish them nothing bad, they are good people, but have bought into what looks good rather than savings in the bank.
My father always said….”the guy with dribble down his chin may be a millionnaire.” Looks are deceiving.
ParticipantCBad, Russell and Scaredycat–Great replies! Laughed out loud each time! It is a good to know that there are others in the universe that don’t want to go to Disneyland.
ParticipantCBad, Russell and Scaredycat–Great replies! Laughed out loud each time! It is a good to know that there are others in the universe that don’t want to go to Disneyland.
ParticipantCBad, Russell and Scaredycat–Great replies! Laughed out loud each time! It is a good to know that there are others in the universe that don’t want to go to Disneyland.
ParticipantCBad, Russell and Scaredycat–Great replies! Laughed out loud each time! It is a good to know that there are others in the universe that don’t want to go to Disneyland.
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