Fuck that - Keeping Up With The Jonses

[a 1 player]

For years now I have been, (as many people are), working their asses to the bone to get a bigger house, nicer car, new furniture...

I have come to a few realizations in my life...


My house is too big for just me (and the kids half the time). Time to downsize.
My car gets me from point A to B without issue. No need for monthly payments on a new car.
I have more fun at a park with a picnic (in the summer), that spending $200+ on a meal, (though occasionally it is nice)
There are great wines for around the $15 range
More often than not I prefer being lost in a forest than lying on a resort
A walk through the neighbourhood feels better than an hour on the treadmill
99 percent of the time I don't need the 5 burner BBQ, I prefer the 80 square inch charcoal grill

Time to simplify and downsize.

 

[Madman]

You are absolutely correct. I will lend a hand and take the barbecue, car and house off your hands. No need to thank me it's what friends are for.

Just sign the deed, pink slip and I will be there by the end of the day!

All you will need is a hut by the ocean, the chicks will dig it trust me.

 

[Transient]

It's not the Joneses...it's the Smiths I worry about.

 

[Danolo]

For years now I have been, (as many people are), working their asses to the bone to get a bigger house, nicer car, new furniture...

I have come to a few realizations in my life...

Time to simplify and downsize.

You are right.

A few years ago I had a yard sale.. got rid of a huge amount of stuff...books, building materials, tools, odd furniture... it was liberating...

At the end of the day I had $700 in my pocket and about a 1/2 pickup load left which i gave to a neighbor.. he had a yard sale the following weekend and sold most of the rest of it.

 

[Wanker]

For years now I have been, (as many people are), working their asses to the bone to get a bigger house, nicer car, new furniture...

I have come to a few realizations in my life...


My house is too big for just me (and the kids half the time). Time to downsize.
My car gets me from point A to B without issue. No need for monthly payments on a new car.
I have more fun at a park with a picnic (in the summer), that spending $200+ on a meal, (though occasionally it is nice)
There are great wines for around the $15 range
More often than not I prefer being lost in a forest than lying on a resort
A walk through the neighbourhood feels better than an hour on the treadmill
99 percent of the time I don't need the 5 burner BBQ, I prefer the 80 square inch charcoal grill

Time to simplify and downsize.

There is also no need for 5 washrooms in a 5 bedroom house.

 

[Madman]

There is also no need for 5 washrooms in a 5 bedroom house.

Why not? I only have one and sometimes I can't go into it for hours after eating Papa's cooking!

 

[Coxwell]

Agree with all your points, except a treadmill can't replace a walk through the neighbourhood for getting a proper workout.

 

[-b]

I was never one to want to be like others....or Keep up with the Jones...the Jones are usually
sky rocket in debt......
As my sister would say It is all shit.....More shit to deal with....

I have down size to nothing....I am not one for things...Not even jewelery....
I do have expensive taste but does not mean I buy it....
It all Shit... I am happy with what I have....

 

[God]

Agreed A 1 Player but I do need a new car every 4 years. Maintenance of a 5 year or older car costs more for repairs than to keep paying monthly loan fees in the long run.

 

[Guido]

There's nothing wrong with a little friendly street competition. Pasquale across the street is constantly looking out his window to see what I'm doing but it's ok, I hide behind my living room curtain to watch Mario's wife undressing so it's all fair!!

 

[Ipcr66]

Sell the house and buy a condo. You will earn return on the house and will have extra for a long vacation.

 

[Guido]

Sell the house and buy a condo. You will earn return on the house and will have extra for a long vacation.

He'll spend the return on the house in maintenance fees!:shout:

 

[Ms.FemmeFatale]

BF cooks for me every Saturday night and it is always better tasting then a meal out. Don't tell him though because every once an while I like to venture outside.
My neighbors always copy me with the cheap shit and it is funny.
I never buy a car from the lot, never do payments. Always cash.
My house is getting to big with just one kid gone. Can't wait to boot out the other and with the cat so I can get a new leather couch without fear of scratches.
I would rather invest in a big fucking boat over a cottage or trailer
Why buy a hot tub to use a couple of times a year. Get a good gym membership. Steam room, hot tub and workout all in one. Bonus - Naked chicks. Sorry guys
I love to travel so I am screwed there.

Bottomline, life is too short to try and keep up with anyone. I do what works for me and let others do the same. :biggrin2:

 

[LickingGravity]

I would agree except its hard to find a really good red at $15 and the charcoal just takes to damn long.

Unfortunately a little money increases your odds of spending the evening with


Instead of

The world can be a cruel place

 

[HOF]

I'm blind!

 

[HOF]

Remember, the more you make, the more they take. The more you have, the more you want! More money, more problems!

 

[Ms.FemmeFatale]

Remember, the more you make, the more they take. The more you have, the more you want! More money, more problems!

I disagree. Self control is a powerful tool that sadly most people don't have. It is not the money's fault, it is the people's fault.

 

[LickingGravity]

I disagree. Self control is a powerful tool that sadly most people don't have. It is not the money's fault, it is the people's fault.

True dat

 

[BuzzSaw]

I would agree except its hard to find a really good red at $15 and the charcoal just takes to damn long.

Unfortunately a little money increases your odds of spending the evening with


Instead of

The world can be a cruel place

LG, so wonderfully laid out but really think about it. Drink about 4 beers and the second one will look just as good as the first and you have money left over to go out again Sunday night!

 

[LickingGravity]

LG, so wonderfully laid out but really think about it. Drink about 4 beers and the second one will look just as good as the first and you have money left over to go out again Sunday night!

That, my son, would be a 4 case comparison.