What's your extravagance?
- J.Fred.Muggs
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What's your extravagance?
What's your extravagance? What are the thing(s) you buy which you can't honestly rationalize?
I have two: (1) Whole Foods Market and (2) expensive beer.
I drop $150-$200/week at Whole Foods to feed a family of two. And that's being careful. I could easily drop more.
I also pay too much for beer. Beer Advocate ruined me for cheap beer. I now splurge on Belgian style beers and they ain't cheap.
How about you?
I have two: (1) Whole Foods Market and (2) expensive beer.
I drop $150-$200/week at Whole Foods to feed a family of two. And that's being careful. I could easily drop more.
I also pay too much for beer. Beer Advocate ruined me for cheap beer. I now splurge on Belgian style beers and they ain't cheap.
How about you?
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Beer is probably the closest thing, though I usually stick with $1-ish decent beers for daily drinkers. I occasionally buy the 5-10$ tallboys from Whole Foods if it's something I'm intrigued by. Farmers Market produce is probably another one.
I stay away from material extravagance by having a small apartment. When I move in to a place with a garage, I think my opportunities have more fancy stuff will increase exponentially.
I stay away from material extravagance by having a small apartment. When I move in to a place with a garage, I think my opportunities have more fancy stuff will increase exponentially.
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Re: What's your extravagance?
I just reviewed my expenses over the last few months to make sure I was answering your question accurately.J.Fred.Muggs wrote:What's your extravagance? What are the thing(s) you buy which you can't honestly rationalize?
The answer is really nothing. If it doesn't provide utility in excess of its cost, I don't indulge. I buy expensive tea, for example, because it really is that much better than cheap tea.
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Time . .
Hi Bogleheads:
At age 86, time is my most precious commodity.
My time spent trying to help others on the forum is my biggest extravagance--and also my great pleasure.
At age 86, time is my most precious commodity.
My time spent trying to help others on the forum is my biggest extravagance--and also my great pleasure.
"Simplicity is the master key to financial success." -- Jack Bogle
Re: Time . .
Hello Taylor, you are same age as my father. My TOTAL respect to you.Taylor Larimore wrote:Hi Bogleheads:
At age 86, time is my most precious commodity.
My time spent trying to help others on the forum is my biggest extravagance--and also my great pleasure.
Thank You for it,Taylor !!!
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Drove a hundred miles east to do business with a fly shop I once guided for.
Went fishing today and caught one 12" brown trout in two hours. First time my right foot has been dry in four years. Rain the last two days had the river way off color.
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Drove a hundred miles east to do business with a fly shop I once guided for.
Went fishing today and caught one 12" brown trout in two hours. First time my right foot has been dry in four years. Rain the last two days had the river way off color.
Chris
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I only really spend money when it comes to opportunities that allow me to spend more time with my friends (a night at the local pub, small trips, weekend hang outs). . .but to me that is not "spent" money, and since I value my friendships so much then maybe it doesn't even qualify as an extravagance. . .quite frankly it is the best investment I've ever made. . .
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The dollar menu at McDonalds. LOL.
Seriously though, I feel I have everything I want and get what I want when I get it. I guess that is because I don't have expensive tastes. I love wine, but I get many good wines for $11 and some cheaper. I love to read books on personal finance and spend anywhere from $6 to $30 dollars if it is a book I want to read.
As long as I carry no debt, and invest for my future, I never watch what I spend.
Don't get me wrong, I would love to take more then one vacation a year, but until my house is paid off I'll put that off.
Seriously though, I feel I have everything I want and get what I want when I get it. I guess that is because I don't have expensive tastes. I love wine, but I get many good wines for $11 and some cheaper. I love to read books on personal finance and spend anywhere from $6 to $30 dollars if it is a book I want to read.
As long as I carry no debt, and invest for my future, I never watch what I spend.
Don't get me wrong, I would love to take more then one vacation a year, but until my house is paid off I'll put that off.
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Re: Time . .
Taylor,Taylor Larimore wrote:Hi Bogleheads:
At age 86, time is my most precious commodity.
My time spent trying to help others on the forum is my biggest extravagance--and also my great pleasure.
Just wanted you to know that it is very much appreciated. As another Boglehead stated, my total respect to you.
Re: Time . .
Taylor, as Harry Kalas used to say, you are the man!Taylor Larimore wrote:Hi Bogleheads:
At age 86, time is my most precious commodity.
My time spent trying to help others on the forum is my biggest extravagance--and also my great pleasure.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhDU_6w8RC8
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Re: Time . .
You truly are a selfless individual - Thank you for your time, patience and graciousness. Rare qualities, indeed.Taylor Larimore wrote:Hi Bogleheads:
At age 86, time is my most precious commodity.
My time spent trying to help others on the forum is my biggest extravagance--and also my great pleasure.
As others have said, my hats off to you.
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My extravagances are:
I like to stay in nice hotels, although Red Roof Inn has everything I need
going out to eat
symphony tickets (with good seats)
books
I would consider the home theater and movie collection an extravagance, but considering that we live in a remote area where we'd have to drive at least an hour and a half to see an art film, I don't conisder that a complete extravagance. By the time you figure in the cost of gasoline, wear and tear on the car, and eating out for the day, I think our hobby pays for itself.
DISCLAIMER:
I would probably not spend nearly as much money on these things if I lived alone. But since I'm married, and my husband and I enjoy doing things together (going out to eat, staying at nice hotels, and going to symphony concerts together), that's what we do
To be fair, we tend to get a lot of free nights at the Marriott because of various rewards programs we are in.
I like to stay in nice hotels, although Red Roof Inn has everything I need
going out to eat
symphony tickets (with good seats)
books
I would consider the home theater and movie collection an extravagance, but considering that we live in a remote area where we'd have to drive at least an hour and a half to see an art film, I don't conisder that a complete extravagance. By the time you figure in the cost of gasoline, wear and tear on the car, and eating out for the day, I think our hobby pays for itself.
DISCLAIMER:
I would probably not spend nearly as much money on these things if I lived alone. But since I'm married, and my husband and I enjoy doing things together (going out to eat, staying at nice hotels, and going to symphony concerts together), that's what we do
To be fair, we tend to get a lot of free nights at the Marriott because of various rewards programs we are in.
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Re: What's your extravagance?
Well, I can rationalize them all!J.Fred.Muggs wrote:What's your extravagance? What are the thing(s) you buy which you can't honestly rationalize?
My extravagances are good bourbon ($120-ish for a good bottle), good cigars ($8-ish per cigar), and the occasional expensive dinner ($150 per person for me and whoever I dine with). Total annual cost on my consumption of these is approximately $1,000, so nothing TOO extravagant.
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Greetings:
Several years ago, the Munchkin Man ordered a small bowl of Shark Fin Soup at a Chinese restaurant located inside the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.
It was only a small bowl.
The price?
$49
Was it good?
Yes.
Was it THAT good?
No.
The next night the Munchkin Man ate at a Chinese restaurant located in the "Chinatown" section of Las Vegas.
The price of a small bowl of Shark Fin Soup there was cheaper.
It was $29.
The Munchkin Man ordered the Hot and Sour Soup instead.
Best Wishes,
Munchkin Man
Several years ago, the Munchkin Man ordered a small bowl of Shark Fin Soup at a Chinese restaurant located inside the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas.
It was only a small bowl.
The price?
$49
Was it good?
Yes.
Was it THAT good?
No.
The next night the Munchkin Man ate at a Chinese restaurant located in the "Chinatown" section of Las Vegas.
The price of a small bowl of Shark Fin Soup there was cheaper.
It was $29.
The Munchkin Man ordered the Hot and Sour Soup instead.
Best Wishes,
Munchkin Man
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What health benefits do you expect to see eating "organically grown local food" as opposed to "organic food", or even just "food"? I occasionally spend a little extra on organic produce, too, but for me it's more of a feel-good thing than a health benefit thing.Balance wrote:For my fiance and I our only real consistent extravagance is shopping for organic food at Whole Foods and Farmers markets for organically grown local food. You just can't compromise on your own health. Anything that involves our health, we just dont skimp on.
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To me, the benefit of buying organic produce is the minimization of chemicals in your food. While I know an organic strawberry is not necessarily more nutritious than a regular one, it probably has fewer traces of pesticides and other chemicals used in its growth. I don't religiously buy organic, but if the cost of organic vs regular is relatively comparable, I always choose organic.ddb wrote:What health benefits do you expect to see eating "organically grown local food" as opposed to "organic food", or even just "food"? I occasionally spend a little extra on organic produce, too, but for me it's more of a feel-good thing than a health benefit thing.Balance wrote:For my fiance and I our only real consistent extravagance is shopping for organic food at Whole Foods and Farmers markets for organically grown local food. You just can't compromise on your own health. Anything that involves our health, we just dont skimp on.
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How fortunate for the Bogleheads that your "biggest extravagance" is also your "great pleasure"!Taylor Larimore wrote:
At age 86, time is my most precious commodity.
My time spent trying to help others on the forum is my biggest extravagance--and also my great pleasure.
My biggest extravagance in life was wasting time on stuff not worth wasting time on. It takes time to realize this, of course, and time probably isn't really appreciated until retirement - when we FINALLY HAVE IT.
"Best wishes" to you, Taylor.
The reason why I like the local grown organic from local farmers is because I talk with them at the farmers markets and get a rundown on how they farm. I have even went on tours of some of these local farms. When they have a passion for good food and don't use any pesticides or anti-biotics it really helps when I am deciding what food to purchase because I can see first hand that they stand by what they claim.ddb wrote:What health benefits do you expect to see eating "organically grown local food" as opposed to "organic food", or even just "food"? I occasionally spend a little extra on organic produce, too, but for me it's more of a feel-good thing than a health benefit thing.Balance wrote:For my fiance and I our only real consistent extravagance is shopping for organic food at Whole Foods and Farmers markets for organically grown local food. You just can't compromise on your own health. Anything that involves our health, we just dont skimp on.
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