Re: My Attitude of Gratitude.... Message #2 Posted by Bill (Smithville, NJ) on 31 Dec 2006, 7:12 p.m., in response to message #1 by Les Wright
Hi Les,
Sounds like you have this hobby (passion?, Obsession?) in pretty good prespective - costs versus enjoyment. My wife and I have a understanding - Whatever I spend on my hobbies, she can spend an equal amount on her hobbies and vice versa. It really searves to keep us both in check somewhat.
But I have to confess that I have been known to encouraging her to buy some expensive item just so I won't feel too bad on buying some expensive item I want. And I think she's done the same to me. So maybe it really doesn't keep us in check :)
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It is the only HP calculator I own that I keep in the case all the time and rarely use, preferring my cheaper and more beaten up 11C for routine Voyageur calculation
Just be sure to get it out every now and then to enjoy it fantastic capabilities. They were made to be used.
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calculator collecting is still a pretty cheap vice, even if I am not a great bargain hunter
Agreed - I have friends that are into Boats or high performance cars. To think how many calculators I could buy with the money they spend. I think we all have our moments of not being the best bargain hunters. I know I have spent too much on some pretty sorry looking items. You should see some of the items in my garage.
Actually, I feel less bad about spending too much for a really good condition item than I do when I spend a relatively small amount of money on a really stupid item. At least the good condition is usable while the other is just a reminder of how dumb I can be at times :)
Happy New Year and may 2007 bring many new toys for you.
Bill
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