From: theise@panix.com
On Sun, 8 Feb 2026 11:09:20 -0600,
sticks wrote:
> On 2/8/2026 9:32 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
> > On Sat, 7 Feb 2026 17:48:19 -0600,
> > sticks wrote:
> >> That is big. I thought mine was a good sized 3 car. It's
> >> 25 x 35 and about 875 sf. You don't have to keep them as
> >> warm as I do, and I suppose most people don't. I think
> >> most people probably keep them at about 50-55F. No reason
> >> you couldn't also go way down to upper 30's if you just
> >> don't want paint freezing and can turn it up when you use
> >> it. But I'm out here all the time, and I want it
> >> "comfortable" when I go in.
> >>
> >> That said, even keeping it warmer than I should, I doubt it
> >> adds more than a buck a day for the few months i heat it.
> >> If it's double that I still don't care. I just want that
> >> garage heated.
> >
> > Yeah, I'm probably overthinking it. Typical. And it's not
> > like I'm poverty stricken, either.
>
> I'm wearing a pullover sweatshirt right now that is probably 30
> years old. Though I was the boss on the projects I was given
> and could always go get a fresh cup of coffee somewhere, I
> always brought a cup from home and a full Stanley thermos for
> during the day. Does that mean I'm cheap? Nope, and I don't
> think being frugal is bad.
HAHaha. My wife just rolls her eyes when I put on my front-zip
sweatshirt from over 40 years ago. It's grubby and paint stained,
but super comfortable. I've made a concession to quit wearing it
when we go anywhere.
> But, when I want something, I'll check out the options and try
> to be sensible, but in the end, If I want it it's gonna be
> mine.
Same here. My brother has always checked out *all* the options
and carefully weighed all the details before making a purchase.
Me, I'll do enough to feel I've covered due diligence and then
I'll pull the trigger.
> ...After taking care of everything else and providing
> shelter and security for my family, I am finally "allowing"
> myself to get things I don't need but still want. Some people
> buy the dumbest shit just for appearances. I don't care what
> people think. I get things because I like the way I feel about
> having them. My step-mom is one of those people who just
> always has to have the newest Mercedes, and makes sure people
> know it. To me she's a phony. If it weren't for my dad she'd
> have nothing. The money and the things it can buy to giver her
> status makes her feel important. I am fortunate to have a wife
> who does not have this character trait. I didn't know this
> when I met her, I guess I got lucky.
Same here also. We moved away from our home state of Nebraska
back in the 90s for my career. I did pretty well, and now we can
take advantage of that. We spend our money for enjoyment and NOT
for appearance--same as you. My wife remarked on some of the
giant mansions by the trail around a local flood control lake we
ride around fairly often. I said, we could have bought one of
those, and she just shook her head at me.
Same as when we bought a house 20 years ago. The realtor said
based on our incomes we could afford a high six-figure house and
my smart wife said, "Yeah, if we want to sit around in that house
and be unable to buy anything else."
> I blame my wife for finally getting some things for myself.
> Though I have always been a motorcyclist, I could never justify
> paying the price for a new Harley Davidson. I bought several
> used Honda Goldwings, and though I liked them, they weren't
> really what I wanted. We were out in Arizona on a trip and
> found a Harley dealer and an Indian dealer at the same
> location. She watched me look over those bikes with drools
> coming off my lips. When we got back home, she just told me to
> go get one, and that she did not want me to start to blame her
> for not getting something she knew I wanted and instead having
> something second rate. She knew it would eventually cause me
> regret not having one, and could affect our relationship.
> Next week I went and bought myself a brand new Harley Ultra.
> The pleasure we both get out of that purchase has been
> enormous.
Nice story! Does she know you're blaming her? ;)
A few years back our newer tv croaked and we decided to get a new
one rather than making do with the older one. When we looked at
the options, my wife encouraged me to spring for the one with the
nicest picture, even though it was more than we had spent on such
things before. Seems we both got lucky.
> >> You could always try that out for a year and see how you
> >> like it.
> >
> > Yeah, that's what I'm thinking too. Give the easier, less
> > expensive route a try, and if it doesn't work I can always
> > throw more money at it. lol
>
> First thing I would do is get your insulation done. You should
> be doing this one way or the other. It is also something that
> will increase the resale value if and when you decide to sell.
> There might even still be tax incentives in doing it. You
> can't have paint freezing in the garage, and the warmer temp
> will keep your vehicle engine in better shape not having to
> start with everything so cold. It would be a good place to
> begin outfitting your man cave.
Aye aye, cap'n!
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Ted Heise Gretna, NE, USA
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