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Can you help with my dilemma?

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Eclipsed & Floating, Jan 7, 2018.

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what should I do?

  1. Pay off some debt

    74.4%
  2. Finally get some Deaver U748s

    11.6%
  3. Katskinz

    4.7%
  4. Car for the shit heads

    2.3%
  5. Save for summer blowout

    7.0%
  1. Jan 7, 2018 at 2:50 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

    Eclipsed & Floating [OP] Over it.........

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    Got my first monthly bonus check and can spend about $1000.

    Should I:
    1. Pay off some debt
    2. Pull the trigger on some Deavers
    3. Katskinz
    4. Down payment on a beater car for the kids
    5. Start saving for a summer trip - camping and wheeling style
    6. Let’s go back to the Deaver idea (this is what I really need)
    7. Or back to this debt nonsense (this would be a responsible move, although the least appealing)
     
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  2. Jan 7, 2018 at 2:53 PM
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    smslavin

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    Responsible adult would be to throw it all at your debt...
     
  3. Jan 7, 2018 at 2:54 PM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

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  4. Jan 7, 2018 at 2:56 PM
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    Taco-Blender

    Taco-Blender Old Guys Rule

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    Debt = not good (except for your house)

    Paying off debt = good
     
  5. Jan 7, 2018 at 2:56 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

    Eclipsed & Floating [OP] Over it.........

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    I’m tired of being responsible, does that count for anything?

    You’re certainly right though
     
  6. Jan 7, 2018 at 2:56 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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  7. Jan 7, 2018 at 2:58 PM
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    smslavin

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    So am I and no.
     
  8. Jan 7, 2018 at 2:58 PM
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    ColoradoTJ

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    If you really have to ask, just give it to me Mark. That would be the smart thing to do.
     
  9. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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    Tacogrande

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    Go farther into debt.:woot:
     
  10. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:01 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

    Eclipsed & Floating [OP] Over it.........

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    Hang tight...lemme add that option to the survey
     
  11. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:06 PM
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    landphil

    landphil Fish are food, not friends!

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    Boring old number 1 is my pick. I HATE debt.

    But if @ColoradoTJ did convince you to give it away, keep in mind that it would go much farther in Canadian dollars after exchange. :spy:
     
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  12. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:13 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

    Eclipsed & Floating [OP] Over it.........

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    Chris is just looking out for himself. I truly believe you’re trying to save me money through exchange rates. Send me your PayPal account information
     
  13. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:17 PM
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    landphil

    landphil Fish are food, not friends!

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    But you already ordered those Deaver's before creating this poll, didn'tcha?
     
  14. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:17 PM
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    Tundra9831

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    pay off debt...in the end you will feel better about that

    then again, Deavers ;) J/K.....attack the debt
     
  15. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:18 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

    Eclipsed & Floating [OP] Over it.........

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    :rolleyes:
     
  16. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:18 PM
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    Darth Tundra

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    Mail to me......I"'LL SPEND IT RESPONSIBLY :D.....if not....spend it on your kids....who tragically ALSO got the shaft from their mother.....Program brother!!!!
     
  17. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:20 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

    Eclipsed & Floating [OP] Over it.........

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    What kind of friends are you guys??? Where’s @joonbug and @boardude when I need them?

    @matluth is winning my affection right now
     
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  18. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:21 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

    Eclipsed & Floating [OP] Over it.........

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    Good answer
     
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  19. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:23 PM
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    ColoradoTJ

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    Actually, I would invest the money for Mark, in an account in his name.

    Long term goals buddy.
     
  20. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:25 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

    Eclipsed & Floating [OP] Over it.........

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    This is a good one too
     
  21. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:27 PM
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    joonbug

    joonbug °°°°°°°°°°

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    Do the responsible, adult thing... get the Deavers. Flattened springs can get you stuck and get you killed. Then who’s gonna look after the kids? Put them first, don’t get killed, get the Deavers.
     
  22. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:28 PM
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  23. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:29 PM
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    Baja Mike

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    Why isn't hookers and blow an option?
     
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  24. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:29 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

    Eclipsed & Floating [OP] Over it.........

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    Now THIS ^^^ is friendship....multi perspectives gives me what I want AND the kids have parent
     
  25. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:30 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

    Eclipsed & Floating [OP] Over it.........

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    They’re already on payroll
     
  26. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:31 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

    Eclipsed & Floating [OP] Over it.........

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    Nice!!
     
  27. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:32 PM
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    ninjajay

    ninjajay Posting from the toilet

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    I just saw the poll options and chose "pay down debt". Don't even need to read the post
     
  28. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:36 PM
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    TundraTss

    TundraTss The Mistress

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    Everything. Literally.
    If you already have a solid plan as far as paying down your debt, I say get something for yourself since it’s a bonus.
    If not, pay down.
     
  29. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:38 PM
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    blue16

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    You need the Deavers
     
  30. Jan 7, 2018 at 3:39 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

    Eclipsed & Floating [OP] Over it.........

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    Agreed
     
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