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Post by exophobe on Apr 20, 2016 22:08:06 GMT -6
17 days into this thing and I'm kind of liking it. I've looked at some nice stuff and been able to appreciate it but walk away. Having the 1 year goal is helping to keep stuff in prospective. But I'm not kidding myself, I've got 348 days to go. If I back something 3 months prior to the 1 year, does that count? yes |
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Post by MiddleAge on Apr 20, 2016 22:25:51 GMT -6
You should go..... just stay away from those shoes stores. |
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Post by DigDug on Apr 20, 2016 22:27:55 GMT -6
You should go..... just stay away from those shoes stores. I'm going! It's "Stuff" and "Things" that im not to spend on. I will be out of the year when we go. Good thing. |
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Post by DigDug on Apr 25, 2016 17:34:08 GMT -6
BIG Decision i need to make.
There is a great investment property that have 1st shot at (Big, Nice, great location).
But it will take every penny we have and then some And take the summer to update.
If all goes well, I could be close to being retired. If it doesnt go well I'd most likely lose 100k
I only have 24 hours to decide.
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Post by matt on Apr 25, 2016 17:46:03 GMT -6
BIG Decision i need to make. There is a great investment property that have 1st shot at (Big, Nice, great location). But it will take every penny we have and then some And take the summer to update. If all goes well, I could be close to being retired. If it doesnt go well I'd most likely lose 100k I only have 24 hours to decide. It certainly puts a clothing spend in perspective, doesn't it? |
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Post by matt on Apr 25, 2016 18:20:48 GMT -6
Back on point with the original topic of this thread - I do feel inspired by everyone who does attempt and participates in these challenges. I try to participate as much as I can, but am a little less disciplined when it comes to sticking to it. Having these threads serve as a nice reminder for me to stick to my philosophies and not shop.
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Post by devastitis on Apr 25, 2016 20:23:52 GMT -6
BIG Decision i need to make. There is a great investment property that have 1st shot at (Big, Nice, great location). But it will take every penny we have and then some And take the summer to update. If all goes well, I could be close to being retired. If it doesnt go well I'd most likely lose 100k I only have 24 hours to decide. its tough to say. If you're okay with the risk, and can handle it, and you've minimized the risk as much as you could, go for it. But if it could potentially cripple you, it might be wise to be content and wait for a less risky investment to come around. |
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Post by Deleted on Apr 25, 2016 20:55:58 GMT -6
BIG Decision i need to make. There is a great investment property that have 1st shot at (Big, Nice, great location). But it will take every penny we have and then some And take the summer to update. If all goes well, I could be close to being retired. If it doesnt go well I'd most likely lose 100k I only have 24 hours to decide. 24 hr deadline would be enough to make me leery, but I'm conservative. |
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Post by gsg on Apr 25, 2016 21:16:12 GMT -6
Agree, 24hrs for a live changing decision? that is a red flag.
Out of curiosity, how could this house get you closer to retirement, thinking on living off the rental income?
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Post by devastitis on Apr 25, 2016 21:22:30 GMT -6
Agree, 24hrs for a live changing decision? that is a red flag. Out of curiosity, how could this house get you closer to retirement, thinking on living off the rental income? either that or a good flip job. |
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Post by DigDug on Apr 25, 2016 21:29:26 GMT -6
Agree, 24hrs for a live changing decision? that is a red flag. Out of curiosity, how could this house get you closer to retirement, thinking on living off the rental income? It's a larger multi family that I'd live off the rental and then convert to condos. I've got first dibs until tomorrow when it goes on the market. |
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Post by DigDug on Apr 25, 2016 21:30:01 GMT -6
As good as it could be I feel like I should stick to my no spend.
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Post by DigDug on Apr 26, 2016 13:43:21 GMT -6
No spend, still intact.
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Post by DigDug on Apr 28, 2016 10:01:07 GMT -6
Going to stick this out.
I would have bought a couple items this past month...
- Some sort of comfortable shoes (maybe the Oak Street Trench Oxfords)
- Possibly the Rogue Territory ISC shirt.
$650 saved (and not having to justify it to myself or my wife)
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Post by matt on Apr 28, 2016 10:08:01 GMT -6
Going to stick this out. I would have bought a couple items this past month... - Some sort of comfortable shoes (maybe the Oak Street Trench Oxfords) - Possibly the Rogue Territory ISC shirt. $650 saved (and not having to justify it to myself or my wife) I know I can't do a year, but I am trying to think of you when I get the "itch" to add more clothes. I'm only trying a no-clothing spend, but all bets are off on my bike build (just ordered the frame) and for furnishings for a forthcoming house. It's a nice motivation to see you stick through this. |
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Post by whiskeyriver on Apr 28, 2016 12:22:00 GMT -6
The only thing I've purchased since December was the TS Tan Long Haul Trucker on Jan. 14. And before that, a set of stitch rippers on Dec. 19. And before that, a pair of smartwool socks in mid November. The last pair of denim or shirt I bought was back in October. September. The TS Crater shirt and the Gustin American Antiques. It can be done. Easily. No spend since Jan. 14 still in tact. Wish I didn't buy that TS long haul in January, or I'd be on month 7 already. |
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Post by gaseousclay on Apr 28, 2016 12:26:11 GMT -6
i'm already 60 days into my no spend. gotta say, it's easier than I thought. Plus, I donated a ton of crap to the thrift store so I feel good about that.
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Post by matt on Apr 28, 2016 13:24:07 GMT -6
I am refocused on this and while I was proudly cruising along at no spend since mid-January, I managed to talk myself into some all white Jack Purcell's and some sweet Vans (Old Skool Hi8). So, presently at 3 weeks in, 49 to go.  |
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Post by DigDug on Apr 28, 2016 14:47:16 GMT -6
I find myself appreciating what I have more so.
I don't think I would have any chance of succeeding (look at me, talking like I've already have 6 months in on this:), if I hadn't already built a decent wordrobe.
But at some point there's no need to keep building.
I think a year off (4 full seasons) will give me the time to really see what's lacking/needed and allow me to buy these "needed" items with clear head.
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Post by matt on Apr 28, 2016 15:01:37 GMT -6
I find myself appreciating what I have more so. I don't think I would have any chance of succeeding (look at me, talking like I've already have 6 months in on this:), if I hadn't already built a decent wordrobe. But at some point there's no need to keep building. I think a year off (4 full seasons) will give me the time to really see what's lacking/needed and allow me to buy these "needed" items with clear head. Or a buttload of money to p*ss away on a bunch of impulse buys in a year! |
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Post by gaseousclay on Apr 28, 2016 15:08:33 GMT -6
I find myself appreciating what I have more so. I don't think I would have any chance of succeeding (look at me, talking like I've already have 6 months in on this:), if I hadn't already built a decent wordrobe. But at some point there's no need to keep building. I think a year off (4 full seasons) will give me the time to really see what's lacking/needed and allow me to buy these "needed" items with clear head. Or a buttload of money to p*ss away on a bunch of impulse buys in a year! I tend to make my impulse purchases around Black Friday. I think I could probably hold off that long, but at the same time, I don't want to buy up a bunch of stuff because it's on my want list. the only thing I could be persuaded to spend money on in the Fall is 3sixteen's new crosscut flannel but that's about it. |
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Post by DigDug on May 3, 2016 13:04:56 GMT -6
Almost Failed! But didn't!!
While waiting for the Apple Tech i went to Clarks and tried on the Bees Waxed Desert boots and the London's.
Nice summer alternatives to my Boots and Chucks.
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Post by matt on May 3, 2016 14:31:39 GMT -6
Almost Failed! But didn't!! While waiting for the Apple Tech i went to Clarks and tried on the Bees Waxed Desert boots and the London's. Nice summer alternatives to my Boots and Chucks. Damn Apple techs will get you every time. I was in there getting my Macbook serviced and asking them when they are going to start serving drinks. He mentioned our location (Scottsdale) and how it would turn into a trendy hangout for the silicon suburbia of Scottsdale. Fair point. I retracted my ask. Granted, that's great scenery while I wait and a bit of an entertaining wreck. |
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Post by jeffrx on May 3, 2016 15:31:59 GMT -6
Almost Failed! But didn't!! While waiting for the Apple Tech i went to Clarks and tried on the Bees Waxed Desert boots and the London's. Nice summer alternatives to my Boots and Chucks. As the alcoholic says - "you keep hanging around the bar, sooner or later you're going to have a drink". |
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Post by DigDug on May 3, 2016 15:48:13 GMT -6
Almost Failed! But didn't!! While waiting for the Apple Tech i went to Clarks and tried on the Bees Waxed Desert boots and the London's. Nice summer alternatives to my Boots and Chucks. As the alcoholic says - "you keep hanging around the bar, sooner or later you're going to have a drink". That's the Whole Idea!!! I'm hanging around my Wife who was at the Apple Store. |
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