> wrote in message
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> On Thursday, September 14, 2017 at 1:13:18 AM UTC-5, Cheri wrote:
>>
>> "dsi1" > wrote in message
>> >
>> > Things have changed. We had it easy. That's what people don't
>> > understand.
>>
>>
>> Maybe you did, but we didn't. We worked hard at menial jobs for many
>> years,
>> raised our own kids without government assistance, and paid our own way
>> as
>> we went. We didn't buy things we couldn't afford, and we didn't live with
>> our parents until we were practically middle aged while buying new
>> expensive
>> gadgets ever year or so when last years model still works fine.
>>
>> Cheri
>>
>>
> Thank you! I don't feel like I had it easy either. I've been in my
> house 29 years and got the original bathroom to this 90+ year old house
> remodeled last year. Whenever I bought anything major I tried my
> best to get a free financing deal if paid off in X number of months.
> Then prayed nothing else would break for a long, long time. If I
> needed anything major I scoured the papers for sales and/or special
> financing. I have lived frugally in that I didn't throw my money
> around like it grew on trees but I have lived well. No complaints
> there.
>
> I'm also driving a vehicle I've owned for 20 years and am toying
> with the idea of a new car in December. My present vehicle is
> running just fine but I would like one last new, luxury vehicle
> in my lifetime. I'm presently driving an SUV but would love to
> treat myself to something that is butt and bone soothing.


You should certainly treat yourself to the car you want, you've earned it!

Cheri