What did you get ?

[bonehead]

2 shirts, 6 pair of socks, and a piece of a$$. All 2 sizes too big.

[Easy Rider]

Originally Posted by bonehead

2 shirts, 6 pair of socks, and a piece of a$$. All 2 sizes too big.

:shocked: :crackup

I got a 2 month trip to Florida; I'm sure it will fit just right !!!
Now, if I could just find a bike to ride while I'm there............

[dentheman]

Proficient Motorcycling book, battery charger/maintainer, feeler gauges (all in anticipation of getting a motorcycle), gift certificate to a nice restaurant, assorted cookies/fudge/pies. And a good time and great meal with family at my son and daughter in law's (a few drinks thrown in, of course).

[alanmcorcoran]

Den, you have to be the most deliberate procurer of toys ever. If you look up the opposite of impulse buyer in the dictionary, there should be a picture of you.

[burkbuilds]

I got Atlanta Falcons washcloth's and a towel for my "dorm room" and a microwave and a hotplate to go with it. Two jars of "Atomic Fireballs" from the Cracker Barrel Store and several great meals with my family. I guess I kinda gave myself the biggest present when I bought that VN750 on e-bay right before Christmas. I'm planning to go get it on Thursday. I'll try to get some pictures posted over the weekend when I return, if it all pans out that is.

[dentheman]

Originally Posted by alanmcorcoran

Den, you have to be the most deliberate procurer of toys ever. If you look up the opposite of impulse buyer in the dictionary, there should be a picture of you.

I guess I am a little analytical (or is it just anal) about purchases. When I was younger I would buy just about anything that caught my eye, and usually ended up disappointed. Last month I would have 'impulse' bought the 2009 Ninja 500 with 0 miles that I sat on at the dealership if I had the cash. He had marked it way down to get rid of it to make room for the new bikes coming in.

[Water Warrior 2]

I know I'd be hard pressed to not buy a New Ninja 500 if the price was right. That is also one of the reasons I too have to stop and think about any potential impulse buy. Cash and credit makes it so easy.

[music man]

Originally Posted by Water Warrior

Cash and credit makes it so easy.

Credit? whats that? I don't use the stuff myself. Me and my wife live by the open wallet rule of buying, if we open our wallets and there is not enough in there to buy it, we don't.

[burkbuilds]

Music Man, you are very wise. We would all be better off in the long run if we followed your philosophy.

When I was growing up, my older sister's friend Caroline was the daughter of a Savings and Loan President. He called her at home one day and told her, "Caroline, you've bounced over 20 checks this month, don't write checks when you have no money in your account." Caroline replied, "But daddy, I can't be out of money, I still have checks left." :biggrin:

[Water Warrior 2]

That is why I stop and think about any purchase. Although I carry a CC it is only for travel or online purchases. If there is no money in my pocket or the bank account I will do without whatever catches my eye. I also ask myself if said item is a need or want item. If I got along fine without a new blue chrome covered whatever for the last umpteen years why do I suddenly "need" it now.