Major Tom
Thinks s/he gets paid by the post
Great and thoughtful responses - so much more interesting than anything I read on my Facebook account . Please forgive me if I don't reply to each post.
HFWR - I don't think we have a theater that cheap here (SF East Bay). I remember going to a second-run theater in Sparks, NV about 25 years ago, and that was $2 - $3 back then. More recently, there was a theater in LA when I lived there about 5 years ago that was $3, but it has since closed down.
2soon2tell - agreed about the middle road.
FIREd - I am currently living vicariously through you, with your new ownership of an X100S! You are perceptive - I believe there is actually some denied gratification going too. Your choice of the word puzzling almost took me aback, as that is the effect I think I have on others from time to time, in the way I can change from strong enthusiasm to fairly indifferent in a short space of time.
NWBound - Well what can I say? Jambalaya sounds so good right now. I should know better than to post when I'm hungry.
daylatedollarshort - Good point about having to buy some stuff eventually. I am not a complete Luddite though. I do love the modern world we live in, and like to support the economy by buying products from which I will get much value and pleasure. Of those products and services, I think my computer and internet connection rank pretty close to the very top. Thanks so much for the Discover and Go tip. I wasn't aware of that, but just signed up with my Oakland Library card. My SO has always wanted to go to the Asian Art Museum, and I wouldn't mind another visit to the California Academy Of Sciences. Thank you.
Retire2013 - not quite true, as I did indeed buy an engagement and wedding ring once. However, you are right on the mark with your assessment of my current dyed-in-the-wool bachelor status. My ideal relationship involves SO and I living in separate places, which is the arrangement now.
Jager - Oh my gosh - Leica gear. The frugal side of me just went into cardiac arrest! But yes - there is a fine line between prudent frugality and self-denial. Perhaps I do need a shrink.......(but they're too darned expensive )
H2ODude - I'd take you up on that offer were it not for the fact that the X100S seems to offer a very worthwhile step up over the X100, particularly in the areas of the menu arrangement and the AF.
Walt - Good point. As you say, the worst thing that can happen is I sell it and lose a few hundred. Actually, the worst thing that could happen is that I love it and am out ~$1650
HFWR - I don't think we have a theater that cheap here (SF East Bay). I remember going to a second-run theater in Sparks, NV about 25 years ago, and that was $2 - $3 back then. More recently, there was a theater in LA when I lived there about 5 years ago that was $3, but it has since closed down.
2soon2tell - agreed about the middle road.
FIREd - I am currently living vicariously through you, with your new ownership of an X100S! You are perceptive - I believe there is actually some denied gratification going too. Your choice of the word puzzling almost took me aback, as that is the effect I think I have on others from time to time, in the way I can change from strong enthusiasm to fairly indifferent in a short space of time.
NWBound - Well what can I say? Jambalaya sounds so good right now. I should know better than to post when I'm hungry.
daylatedollarshort - Good point about having to buy some stuff eventually. I am not a complete Luddite though. I do love the modern world we live in, and like to support the economy by buying products from which I will get much value and pleasure. Of those products and services, I think my computer and internet connection rank pretty close to the very top. Thanks so much for the Discover and Go tip. I wasn't aware of that, but just signed up with my Oakland Library card. My SO has always wanted to go to the Asian Art Museum, and I wouldn't mind another visit to the California Academy Of Sciences. Thank you.
Retire2013 - not quite true, as I did indeed buy an engagement and wedding ring once. However, you are right on the mark with your assessment of my current dyed-in-the-wool bachelor status. My ideal relationship involves SO and I living in separate places, which is the arrangement now.
Jager - Oh my gosh - Leica gear. The frugal side of me just went into cardiac arrest! But yes - there is a fine line between prudent frugality and self-denial. Perhaps I do need a shrink.......(but they're too darned expensive )
H2ODude - I'd take you up on that offer were it not for the fact that the X100S seems to offer a very worthwhile step up over the X100, particularly in the areas of the menu arrangement and the AF.
Walt - Good point. As you say, the worst thing that can happen is I sell it and lose a few hundred. Actually, the worst thing that could happen is that I love it and am out ~$1650