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General Forums => The O' Club => Topic started by: Halo on January 03, 2008, 12:59:52 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.)
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It was really really difficult for me not to buy a new PC. However there is a 50/50 chance my company is going to be bought and go private in the next 3 months and things are too uncertain.
That said. My car will be paid off in April so that $300/month burning a hole in my pocket might be spent at tigerdirect.com. That is unless the Mrs. finds it first.
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Originally posted by Mickey1992
That is unless the Mrs. finds it first.
I would bet that Mrs Mickey not only has already found it, she has already made plans for it; This information has not been passed on to you yet because you do not have the necessary clearance and the time is not right... :cool:
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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...)
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I succumbed to temptation and built myself a new computer.
With 4 gigs of RAM, 1 terabyte raid array and Nvidia 8600GTS, HL2 Episode 2 looks gorgeous at 1680 x 1050 on my new 22" wide screen monitor.
Hey, I waited a long time for it. I deserve it right? Yeah, that's what I tell myself anyway. :cool:
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I just bought a Henry "big boy" lever action carbine in 44 mag.
I really don't need it but..
lazs
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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
Those are purty guns... I've always wanted one of those
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t92/Airscrew/HenryRifle.jpg)
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save money for what? i already have a stockpile of lead to line my bunker with and i have never much liked my bank manager.
what ever happened to the age when all a man needed to feel complete was a bag of coins, a good meal and his own sense of freedom to feel succesful?
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Originally posted by Halo
You heard it here first: the economy is heading for a drastic slowdown.
Actually, you heard it here first on November 28th:
http://forums.hitechcreations.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=220619&highlight=recession
As for the economy, I personally suspect that we are just seeing the tip of the iceberg,,, that we are in for a significant recession. I'm out of the market, besides some undeveloped land and gold.
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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
If my family hadn't agreed to take it easy this Xmas and just do Ron Paul donations instead of gifts, that's exactly what I what I was thinking about getting my Dad. He's been hinting at wanting a lever gun for years...
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Originally posted by bsdaddict
If my family hadn't agreed to take it easy this Xmas and just do Ron Paul donations instead of gifts, that's exactly what I what I was thinking about getting my Dad. He's been hinting at wanting a lever gun for years...
please dont take this the wrong way but you are seriously ate up with this stuff... :cool: I mean he's gonna lose anyway... I would have got the Henry... Sorry Ron :t
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Originally posted by Halo
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.)
If you guys' have just now figured out that we're in a recession, and that things' are slow, You might be shocked to find out it's gonna get worse.
Oil's starting to sell for over $100, Home Repo's are at their highest since the great depression, inflation is steadily climbing (ahead of wages, I might add,) and the stock market's been steadily slipping backwards for the last 3 months....
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and 97% of all home mortages are up to date paid ...
ya the world is failing...yawn...
Investors are buying homes/ land again..the ball is starting to roll
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Originally posted by Airscrew
please dont take this the wrong way but you are seriously ate up with this stuff... :cool: I mean he's gonna lose anyway... I would have got the Henry... Sorry Ron
it's that important to us. We're a patriotic family, more than half of the men are veterans (all Navy!), Dad's an Annapolis grad, Granddad's buried in Arlington 3 graves over from Renee Gagnon (look him up), got an Uncle there as well. We love this country, most importantly the ideals this country was founded on, and it's those ideals that we signed up to defend. Not a particular political agenda, rather the ideals set forth in the DoI and the Constitution. We took an oath to defend the Constitution, from enemies foreign AND domestic. In a way, that's what we feel we're doing now. Even if Paul loses we're sending a message. It's worth it to us, it's that important.
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I don't care much about feeling successful, I do like accomplishment.
I've quit smoking and will drop my Satelite TV in 10 days to save money to buy a cabin eventually. My Car will be paid off in June. There's 2 hundred bucks I can use. As far as computers etc. I built one a couple of months a go and that urge has been satisfied. I want a flat panel tv but I am holding off for the cabin.
This is what I am saving: Stop Smoking $120 / Mo
Satelite TV $ 45 / Mo
Car Paid off $200 / Mo
Total $365/Mo
Anyway that's a start.
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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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Originally posted by Airscrew
Those are purty guns... I've always wanted one of those
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t92/Airscrew/HenryRifle.jpg)
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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Originally posted by Ripsnort
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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Originally posted by Getback
Kitchen may be next.
This is all you need. The Turbo Chef.
Sit-kneel-pray-worship. :O
(http://www.bornrich.org/images/turbochef-oven_12.jpg)
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Originally posted by Halo
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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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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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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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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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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Originally posted by Maverick
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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Originally posted by Furball
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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Originally posted by lasersailor184
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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I was talking to you specifically Furball. Do you really need me to repeat my post? :huh
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Originally posted by Maverick
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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Furbal seems to be turning into another arlo clone, unable to discuss so just type garbage instead.
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Originally posted by Maverick
That's pretty much like saying all a mechanic needs is a screw driver, adjustable wrench and a hammer.
You left out the condom, so if you cant fix it you can ,... well you know...
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Originally posted by Furball
What would you class as a utensil? Is George Foreman a utensil?
I heard George Foreman can be a tool, but I dont know if that classifies him as a utensil...
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I don't care if the economy is going into the tank. Now is the time to upgrade some firearms in the household and get ready to have some guns to pass on to my two boys when they are old enough to have their own.
Not holding off just upgrading a little bit with the long guns this spring. This one will be the first out of the bag.
Beretta Tikka T3 Hunter .270
(http://www.stanleysproshop.com/images/BerettaTikkaT3_Hunter_360.jpg)
Then I will be buying this one in the summer and will get it in the 30TC caliber.
http://www.tcarms.com/firearms/icon.php
Then I am going to start saving up for something that I doubt I will ever need in my lifetime..... Hell I don't think I can even get enough saved for it since it will be over $13,000 just for the gun.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9DTLsgCH0ys
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Originally posted by Maverick
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. [/B]
Think "Spa with beer and cigars at Rips house" if you do visit the NW. ;)
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I'm waiting for my income tax and then I'm buying the big one...
(http://www.santasjournal.com/journal/wp-content/earth.jpg)
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Originally posted by Maverick
Furbal seems to be turning into another arlo clone, unable to discuss so just type garbage instead.
he is not unable to discuss, just unwilling. if you look closer his participation in this thread was never more than mild piss taking aimed at lazs that he never intended to take quite that far. but then you did make an exceptionaly easy target.
you should have worked out that he had no serious intentions at this point..
Originally posted by Furball
I don't understand... are you saying he should donate his money to mechanics so they can buy tools? Or i should?
and still expecting a serious reply after this one..
Originally posted by Furball
What would you class as a utensil? Is George Foreman a utensil?
..is folly of the most obvious kind
furball's subtle and devilish cool nature can often disguise his obvious distaste for taking anything seriously around here so i can understand how you got tangled but unfortunately the spectacular class with which he trolls is often so tainted with wit that no one can stand but to like him and laugh along.
if i may be so bold as to say.. :D
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Originally posted by Furball
I don't understand... are you saying he should donate his money to mechanics so they can buy tools? Or i should?
Donate the tool money to me so we can have better tools to work with at work
With the spring AG season starting soon, we always have stuff breaking all the time and not the best tools to use
(Them rachet wrenches would be really handy.......)
and were out of Duct tape also
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Originally posted by Halo
Have you resisted any optional temptation yet this year? Or are you an easy sale.
Yes, I've resisted the shopping temptation. However, it's only 3 days into the year ~ give it time...
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Originally posted by B@tfinkV
he is not unable to discuss, just unwilling. if you look closer his participation in this thread was never more than mild piss taking aimed at lazs that he never intended to take quite that far. but then you did make an exceptionaly easy target.
you should have worked out that he had no serious intentions at this point..
and still expecting a serious reply after this one..
..is folly of the most obvious kind
furball's subtle and devilish cool nature can often disguise his obvious distaste for taking anything seriously around here so i can understand how you got tangled but unfortunately the spectacular class with which he trolls is often so tainted with wit that no one can stand but to like him and laugh along.
if i may be so bold as to say.. :D
Yes, but infuriates' many of the O'club posters, because we feel that if we were to try the same thing, we would run into a PNG. For thing's like Hijacking the thread, and so on.
I'm not saying that Furbie's not funny (I've seen some great stuff in other threads, in GD) It's just that in here, the discussion's become more heated, and passionate.
Sometimes, when you think comedic relief is needed, All it does is to exasperate a discussion into a flame-fest.
(I myself understood the nature of his intent...and i'm not putting him out for it; It's that some others' might....)
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Since WW2, the economy has averaged 57 month growth cycles, with recessions/slow periods in between--70's...sucked (but the gas thing was previously unheard of...ground-shaking change to economy there, +..Carter handled it poorly, other than letting the price of fuel float) in 82-83, economy FINALLY took off...tapered off end of 80's...went great throughout most of 90's, last quarter or 2 under Clinton it tanked...has been going great guns since '02-03 or so, NOW starting to tail off. It's predictable, just like senate hearings into gas-price gouging every spring:huh
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i understand that and furball does too. none of that is going to change who he is at this stage in his life or maybe ever. how could furball get a PNG for anything in this thread? he has simply engaged you in conversation with a little comedy act so harmless that it does nothing more than raise a few smiles and exercise his fingers.
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I know, Bat. It's all in fun...But ya gotta admit, people get alot more bent outta shape in the O'club, than in GD. (Well, most of the time, Some of the threads on the plane vote got downright acidic. And the MA split starred some real screamers...)
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Thought about buying a new Corvette.
The thing that saved me? The soon-to-arrive GT-R.
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can't we just talk about..... shopping??? :D
Listen, while y'all argue amongst yourselves... just toss your wallets over. I'll shop enough for all of us.:D
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Originally posted by texasmom
can't we just talk about..... shopping??? :D
Listen, while y'all argue amongst yourselves... just toss your wallets over. I'll shop enough for all of us.:D
DANGER WILL ROBINSON!!! DANGER!!!
(http://i158.photobucket.com/albums/t92/Airscrew/Lost_In_Space_robot_body_1_2_2004.jpg)
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Originally posted by FrodeMk3
I know, Bat. It's all in fun...But ya gotta admit, people get alot more bent outta shape in the O'club, than in GD. (Well, most of the time, Some of the threads on the plane vote got downright acidic. And the MA split starred some real screamers...)
surprisingly for me i found that the GD forum has alot of childish bullying by people who cannot help but be social parasites, as well as alot of good interactions. the O'club for me has never really seemed to be a harsh environment and much more mature audience who can have heated debates and not let it affect relations when agreements cannot be found. for the most part anyhow. the GD forum by contrast seems to spew endless hate and conceive life long grudges. heh.
long and the short of it is that you cannot make someone take something seriously if they dont have the interest. true it is sometimes cruel to make jokes around a subject that another person may be deeply offended by in some instances....but its not like we are talking about peoples wives or children its just another gun thread.
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Originally posted by Furball
I don't understand... are you saying he should donate his money to mechanics so they can buy tools? Or i should?
YES!
Donate all your money to me so I can buy more tools and finish building my aeroplane!:aok
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Originally posted by Maverick
Furbal seems to be turning into another arlo clone, unable to discuss so just type garbage instead.
Didn't realize how deep your bruises ran, sister. My sympathies. ;)
Watcha wanna "dis-cuss" with me? Feel up to it? :D
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LOL glad you spotted it Bat.
I didn't even intend anyone else to reply, i was just having some fun with lazs (i am his illegitimate love child don't you know?). I thought who does he hate most - gun haters and eco warriors, then threw in the charity bit for good measure.
My comment aimed at lazs was so ridiculous that i didn't expect anyone but lazs to even acknowledge it.
Originally posted by Arlo
Watcha wanna "dis-cuss" with me? Feel up to it? :D
Why you can't be more than just friends? :t
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All my money is buying fuel to heat with, and to drive.
Paid almost 1000 dollars on oil a month ago. A couple more weeks it will repeat. Its going to be a long hard winter.
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furball is just the result of some of my decades old debauchery. I wasn't gonna tell him but he kept asking his mom why his teeth were straight and why the sound of a guns action or a v8 was so soothing to him.. why he didn't fit in with his "mates"... or even why "mates" sounded studmuffingy to him.
He knows that one can never have too many guns. You can be too skinny or too rich but you simply can't have too many guns.
And... I probly will get solar panels on the house I build out in the sticks so that I don't have to interact with all you nanny butthole busybodies any more than I have to.
lazs
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Originally posted by lazs2
sounded studmuffingy to him.
all you nanny butthole busybodies .
lazs
:lol
dude... :rofl
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Originally posted by lazs2
furball is just the result of some of my decades old debauchery. I wasn't gonna tell him but he kept asking his mom why his teeth were straight and why the sound of a guns action or a v8 was so soothing to him.. why he didn't fit in with his "mates"... or even why "mates" sounded studmuffingy to him.
He knows that one can never have too many guns. You can be too skinny or too rich but you simply can't have too many guns.
And... I probly will get solar panels on the house I build out in the sticks so that I don't have to interact with all you nanny butthole busybodies any more than I have to.
lazs
:rofl
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Originally posted by Arlo
Didn't realize how deep your bruises ran, sister. My sympathies. ;)
Watcha wanna "dis-cuss" with me? Feel up to it? :D
:rofl :rofl :rofl :rofl
Why would anyone want to discuss anything with you when you don't discuss???????
Feel up to it????:rofl :rofl :rofl
YOUR METHODS OF COMMUNICATION IMHO ARE A SORRY EXCUSE FOR WHAT LOOKS TO ME LIKE A NEED TO BE ABUSIVE!
I've noticed what I call a serious tendency to NOT discuss, but to do you best to irritate and insult, in the majority of your post.
SEEMS like you have some BIG desire to be a SOMEBODY on the BBS?
If that be the case then IMHO you miss that aim BADLY!