From: wolverine01@charter.net
On 2/9/2026 9:23 AM, Ted Heise wrote:
> On Sun, 8 Feb 2026 11:09:20 -0600,
> sticks wrote:
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>> 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.
What I also don't like is the material they make clothing out of these
days. The 2 old sweatshirts I really like are 100% cotton. That's
almost impossible to get these days. I hate all this nylon and the
fleece stuff, too.
>> 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.
It is funny how women get so much joy from a new item of clothing, but
we go nuts for a new tool. Practical things.
>> ...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."
My wife does all the cleaning, and when I suggest we upgrade, her usual
response is something along the lines of she's not gonna clean that all
the time. My dad always had a nice clean house, but the step-mom didn't
do the regular cleaning. She had a maid do that.
>> 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? ;)
I used to get a kick out of telling the brothers that she told me I
could get it.
> 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.
I find when we do shop for those bigger ticket things we always end up
getting way more than we thought we would. Like her Bronco, for
example. You start looking at them and the different options, and sure
you can get less of those fancy things, but you realize you want them
and just say yep. Rarely down the road are we unhappy with getting
more, but I sure have made purchases where I can say I wish I'd have
gone for the next level or two better.
>>>> 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!
You got all summer to get it ready!
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