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Old 08-04-2010, 11:12 PM
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My last significant purchase was $280 for scuba diving lessons and certification. My BF is taking me to Belize for my birthday, and it would be a travesty to go there without enjoying some of the best scuba opportunities in the world.

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Happy birthday and hope you have a great trip! Got a synthetic oil change for my girlfriends truck today. Those "EZ" type places always try to upsale me and I know better. When I rolled up, I asked about their advertised $19.99 special and told me since the truck required more oil, he quoted me around $26. When they had already drained my oil they tried to tell me I needed a $99 engine flush which I declined, and then they tried to pull a fast one on me saying I "needed" synthetic oil...which was $60...I was upset about the aggressive upcharging tactics, and told them I was quoted $26, and that I only had $40 cash on me. So I got out of there with a full synthetic oil change $60 value for $40 out the door. Some people.....
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Old 08-04-2010, 11:14 PM
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1938 Mosin Nagant Rifle. Too good a deal to pass up, and it's a beautiful piece of WW2 history (even though its a commie gun).
I got it for $50.00 from someone selling off their gun collection.
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I just inherited some guns...Can you please direct me to a reputable site to sell them?
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Old 08-04-2010, 11:19 PM
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We just bought DW an 06 BMW.
Congrats Maat! What Model?
I have an 08' 335i. It is my pride and joy, and gives me more motivation to make and save more money. Other than the Bimmer, my life is relatively simple
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Old 08-05-2010, 04:53 AM
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Congrats Maat! What Model?
I have an 08' 335i. It is my pride and joy, and gives me more motivation to make and save more money. Other than the Bimmer, my life is relatively simple
We bought an 325i. DW has to have it for 7 years, but it might be a car she will like for a longer time period.
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Old 08-05-2010, 06:56 AM
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new clothes for my husband, myself and my son for my brother's wedding last weekend. Spent about $150
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$392.00 for car repairs yesterday. Now they tell me it needs a tie rod end. I'm going to wait and see if I can get the tie rod fixed at the college automotive class shop next month for a fraction of the price.

'Starving' college student here who's had waaaaay too many Murphy visits lately.
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Old 08-05-2010, 06:21 PM
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bought a box of blueberries and scallops from Costco today...total spent..$19.60.
Darn those sample counters! So good!
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Tried out a new restaurant tonight. Just opened this week. It is a Chinese vegetarian place about 10 minutes from home. It was very good and they were having a grand opening special - 15% off the bill and one free drink (non-alcoholic) per person, including soft drinks and slushes. My daughter got a green apple slush and I got a lychee slush. Both were very tasty, as was the meal. That ran us about $28 with tip for the 3 of us. Well worth it. We'll definitely be back there.
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Old 08-05-2010, 08:34 PM
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Tried out a new restaurant tonight. Just opened this week. It is a Chinese vegetarian place about 10 minutes from home. It was very good and they were having a grand opening special - 15% off the bill and one free drink (non-alcoholic) per person, including soft drinks and slushes. My daughter got a green apple slush and I got a lychee slush. Both were very tasty, as was the meal. That ran us about $28 with tip for the 3 of us. Well worth it. We'll definitely be back there.
Sounds great...Vegetarian meals almost always offer a significant savings over meat based dishes.
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Stylewriter software. $160.00 but well worth it.
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Sounds great...Vegetarian meals almost always offer a significant savings over meat based dishes.
One of my favorites to make at home

Red, Green, Orange, and Yellow peppers, white onions, bella mushrooms, with Coconut oil on the stove for about 10 minutes so their still crunchy, mixed with brown rice!

Love it!
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We just paid our son's Fall college tuition, $1995.00 which is a bargain considering the cost of sending kids to college nowadays.
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Old 08-06-2010, 04:26 PM
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Weird I just the double post.
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Took the ruckus on a 150+ mile ride wit some buds through the mountains to one of the Indian casinos in San Diego. Total cost In gas was about $6. Also spent $11 on a burger fries and a soda. Awesome day and ride. Just like a mini vacay to me!
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I bought avocados for guacamole! Yum. In bigger purchases, I bought a new bean-bag for the living room.
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My last significant purchase was for $3300.00 for a new Carbon Fiber 2011 Felt road bike.
It makes the 22 km commute to my office a pleasure.
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Holy crap! I realize I didn't spend any money this weekend. Movies at home, and only went out for family activities. I really am getting old
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Old 04-27-2011, 07:48 AM
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Last thing I bought was a new blow dryer, hair straightner and an Easter Basket with candy at KMart (no targets here.... ) for about $80 I beleive!
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Old 04-27-2011, 08:20 AM
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House - Signing papers this afternoon

The need to buy fridge, washer, dryer
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