FinanceDude
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Ok, I used to own a fishing boat and lived on a river, and fished all the time. Then DW and I moved, and we live within 20 minutes of about 20 lakes, yet I rarely go fishing.
I casually mentioned to DW 6 months ago I was going to start looking for a boat, and wanted to get one within 2-3 years.
DW now is pushing me to GET a boat, she thinks it's a wonderful idea. I am suspicious, because I have no place to store it ay my house (which I think is the best idea), unless I rip out some landscaping and have a concrete apron poured. She thinks I should store it in a barn that's less than a half mile from our house.
I keep telling her that based upon our 2008 budget, and the home improvements and other things we have budgeted, I want to wait another year or so we can pay cash. DW has no problem taking a loan out for the boat and paying it back in a year or so........
Why does this incredible "green light" I am getting seem like a flashing red one to me? Now I am the one holding back.............
I casually mentioned to DW 6 months ago I was going to start looking for a boat, and wanted to get one within 2-3 years.
DW now is pushing me to GET a boat, she thinks it's a wonderful idea. I am suspicious, because I have no place to store it ay my house (which I think is the best idea), unless I rip out some landscaping and have a concrete apron poured. She thinks I should store it in a barn that's less than a half mile from our house.
I keep telling her that based upon our 2008 budget, and the home improvements and other things we have budgeted, I want to wait another year or so we can pay cash. DW has no problem taking a loan out for the boat and paying it back in a year or so........
Why does this incredible "green light" I am getting seem like a flashing red one to me? Now I am the one holding back.............