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Offline indy007

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« Reply #15 on: January 03, 2008, 02:43:44 PM »
Odd, my business has tripled since January last year. All of my customers' businesses have grown steadily in gross and net.

If this is "getting worse", I can't wait for it to be really good.
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« Reply #16 on: January 03, 2008, 03:05:12 PM »
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Those are purty guns... I've always wanted one of those



I use to have a lever action 22 remington. Loved that gun. Had to sell about 30 years ago when I was layed off from work. Really regret selling it and the 20 guage remington auto. Sweet gun.
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« Reply #17 on: January 03, 2008, 03:08:28 PM »
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The only "consumer" products we bought were PSP's for the boys. Damn, those things are like a miniature computer/Ipod/Video Game/Movie Player/Radio all wrapped up in one nice little package.  Everything works as advertised too.

Other than that, I don't want to tell you how much we've spent on home improvements since Nov. 4th (Inground spa, upgraded kitchen, upgraded living room...)


I remodeled my bathroom this year. That was some bucks. It was nasty. I'll try to post some before and after pictures. I still have to put up some towel racks and touch up the paint just a wee bit. It is beautiful now. I sometimes just stand in the doorway just staring at it. Kitchen may be next.
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« Reply #18 on: January 03, 2008, 03:14:16 PM »
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Kitchen may be next.


This is all you need. The Turbo Chef.
Sit-kneel-pray-worship. :O

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« Reply #19 on: January 03, 2008, 04:01:49 PM »
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You heard it here first: the economy is heading for a drastic slowdown.  I browsed the new year sales and did NOT buy either a larger computer monitor or a digital camera with a 10x telephoto.

They were neat, but I didn't NEED them.  However, when I have to replace either item, I'll be back to my usual consumer boosterism.  

Have you resisted any optional temptation yet this year?  Or are you an easy sale.

(I didn't buy a yacht or an airplane either, but those are so beyond reach they don't count.)


THIS year? You rich bastidges are all the same! ;)

(I have a longtime habit of resisting anything that's not a real necessity - with a few breakdowns here and there.) :(
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« Reply #20 on: January 03, 2008, 04:32:30 PM »
We just bought a new to us Jeep Cherokee Laredo. High mileage but it runs very well and reliably. I bought it from a friend who has had it for a couple years. Next week I'll see about getting our trailer modified so that we can hitch the Jeep up behind it and tow it with us. I also just topped off with 50 gallons of biodiesel. It was cheaper than regular low sulfur fuel. We still plan to travel to see grandkids and maybe make it up to the far NW this year. We do not fear the future we will continue to live as we wish.
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« Reply #21 on: January 03, 2008, 04:37:43 PM »
No recession in sight. Booming in Texas.

Had my eye on a 80inch HDTV but fought off temtation and got a 61 inch HDTV with DLP and LED engine instead..... I'm so proud of me.... :lol
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« Reply #22 on: January 03, 2008, 04:40:29 PM »
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Originally posted by lazs2
I just bought a Henry "big boy" lever action carbine in 44 mag.  

I really don't need it but..

lazs


Aren't all guns pretty much the same?  I mean, once you have 2 or 3 you will have pretty much all bases covered...

One that fires fast.

A small one.

One that shoots shotgun shells.

Wouldnt you be better off buying a solar panel for your house to reduce your energy consumption, or spending that money on a charity or something?
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« Reply #23 on: January 03, 2008, 04:49:08 PM »
That's pretty much like saying all a mechanic needs is a screw driver, adjustable wrench and a hammer. There are different tools for different tasks and the same goes for a firearms collection. Now if you have your money I'd like to suggest you spend it in a manner YOU wish to do so. In the mean time why don't you refrain from trying to tell others how they should spend their money. After all, it's their money and life, not yours.
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« Reply #24 on: January 03, 2008, 04:51:40 PM »
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That's pretty much like saying all a mechanic needs is a screw driver, adjustable wrench and a hammer. There are different tools for different tasks and the same goes for a firearms collection. Now if you have your money I'd like to suggest you spend it in a manner YOU wish to do so. In the mean time why don't you refrain from trying to tell others how they should spend their money. After all, it's their money and life, not yours.


I don't understand... are you saying he should donate his money to mechanics so they can buy tools?  Or i should?
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« Reply #25 on: January 03, 2008, 04:58:38 PM »
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I don't understand... are you saying he should donate his money to mechanics so they can buy tools?  Or i should?


What he's asking you is this.  How many utensils do you have in your kitchen?
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« Reply #26 on: January 03, 2008, 05:00:38 PM »
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What he's asking you is this.  How many utensils do you have in your kitchen?


What would you class as a utensil? Is George Foreman a utensil?
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« Reply #27 on: January 03, 2008, 05:00:58 PM »
I was talking to you specifically Furball. Do you really need me to repeat my post? :huh
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« Reply #28 on: January 03, 2008, 05:03:31 PM »
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I was talking to you specifically Furball. Do you really need me to repeat my post? :huh


I am going to bed.  I will think about your post a bit more and report back to you in the morning.  How much do the tools cost?

Gnite! xxx
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« Reply #29 on: January 03, 2008, 05:08:00 PM »
Furbal seems to be turning into another arlo clone, unable to discuss so just type garbage instead.
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