Republicans Need to Stop Being the Stupid Party

Started by Capt.Obvious, January 24, 2013, 06:41:54 PM

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The Stranger

Quote from: Solar on January 31, 2013, 06:18:06 AM
Been there done that, ex loved the partying, spending money and pretending to be like her (so called) friends.
Turned out, none of them were wealthy, they just had a lot of credit.
Now none of them have anything, including my EX.

Wow mine and yours may be Twins. :lol:

Oh, and if you decide to cut the cord for power, go solar, you know, what it was designed for in the first place, as a stand alone power system, not like the libs think, where it can miraculously power the world. :rolleyes:

Looked into wind a while back but it would never pay back, not even close.
Haven't looked into solar yet, other then the water htr., 2-3 lights and our computers we are set. My electric bills now are usually only 55-70 depending. I just want to be off the grid is all. Forgot about the refrig and freezer, oop!
"Every man is like the company he keeps."
"Show me your friends and I'll show you your Future"

CubaLibre

Quote from: Solar on January 31, 2013, 06:13:32 AM
Nailed it!
So true, it's how my generation was raised, but most didn't heed the warning of their elders that went through the depression, now many tried to live the "keep up with the Jone's lifestyle" and either lost everything, or are about to.
Many of my neighbors thought I was nuts building my own home stick by stick.
Aren't they feeling pretty stupid now now that the bank owns their house.
When I was in school, I had to take out a small student loan to cover some of my expenses. After tuition, books, etc. I had roughly $1,000 left, which went into a CD along with a few savings I didn't need at the time. I paid off my student loan in full within the week of its maturing.

Sadly, the concept of saving for a rainy day seems to be rare these days...

Solar

Quote from: CubaLibre on January 31, 2013, 07:37:53 AM
When I was in school, I had to take out a small student loan to cover some of my expenses. After tuition, books, etc. I had roughly $1,000 left, which went into a CD along with a few savings I didn't need at the time. I paid off my student loan in full within the week of its maturing.

Sadly, the concept of saving for a rainy day seems to be rare these days...
I agree, too many got those credit card offers in the mail and couldn't resist, now they are paying for it, just like we as a Nation, will very soon.
I hope to Hell I'm dead when the bill comes due.
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Balto

Quote from: Solar on January 31, 2013, 07:54:34 AM
I agree, too many got those credit card offers in the mail and couldn't resist, now they are paying for it, just like we as a Nation, will very soon.
I hope to Hell I'm dead when the bill comes due.
If not dead, move to another country like I have planned.

Solar

Quote from: Balto on January 31, 2013, 07:57:38 AM
If not dead, move to another country like I have planned.
Too old to start over. Hell, I'd bail on Ca in a heart beat if I were your age, but it's just to much work starting over, besides, I have a little piece of paradise here in the mountains and private.
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Balto

Quote from: Solar on January 31, 2013, 08:06:36 AM
Too old to start over. Hell, I'd bail on Ca in a heart beat if I were your age, but it's just to much work starting over, besides, I have a little piece of paradise here in the mountains and private.
CA? You mean California? Because I've wanted to move to Los Angeles but that might not happen. My chances to moving to Berlin might be higher.

Solar

Quote from: Balto on January 31, 2013, 08:16:10 AM
CA? You mean California? Because I've wanted to move to Los Angeles but that might not happen. My chances to moving to Berlin might be higher.
Yep, one in the same, and you really don't want to move here.
You'll be lucky to get a job waiting tables. Europe is no better, if you need good quick honest money, the gas boom in ND is dying for young hard working men, put in 5 years and you could easily achieve your dreams.
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Quote from: The Stranger on January 31, 2013, 07:27:06 AM
Looked into wind a while back but it would never pay back, not even close.
Haven't looked into solar yet, other then the water htr., 2-3 lights and our computers we are set. My electric bills now are usually only 55-70 depending. I just want to be off the grid is all. Forgot about the refrig and freezer, oop!

I make it three for getting out of the "keeping up with the Jones" lifestyle. Like The Stranger I also relocated to WNC and find life most satisfying. Bought a home way below what I could afford and love every moment of this lifestyle. Serenity is a wonderful state of being.
"If you can't run with the big dawgs, stay on the porch!"

JustKari

My property isn't the end of the world, but you can see it from here.  Eleven acres, with riverbottom.  Quiet.  Ten years ago, if anyone had told me I'd be fixing my grandfathers home, built in 1893, I would have laughed.  City girl, to the core.  Something happened when I had my first kid.  Suddenly, it couldn't be safe enough for her, it wasn't quiet enough.  I started, slowly to crave the freedom I had as a child.
I couldn't just play with friends whenever I wanted, but I could go out whenever I wanted, and my parents didn't worry.  I have that now, and I am so much happier.

Solar

Quote from: JustKari on January 31, 2013, 09:33:20 AM
My property isn't the end of the world, but you can see it from here.  Eleven acres, with riverbottom.  Quiet.  Ten years ago, if anyone had told me I'd be fixing my grandfathers home, built in 1893, I would have laughed.  City girl, to the core.  Something happened when I had my first kid.  Suddenly, it couldn't be safe enough for her, it wasn't quiet enough.  I started, slowly to crave the freedom I had as a child.
I couldn't just play with friends whenever I wanted, but I could go out whenever I wanted, and my parents didn't worry.  I have that now, and I am so much happier.
All excellent points! :cool:
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