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So, what DON'T you spend money on?

OK, most of us have stereo systems that tally in the five-figure range -- more than many peoples' automobiles, inlcuding perhaps our own. ;-)

Last week in an attempt to self-justify recent hobby expenditures, I started drawing up a list of things that more "normal" people would own or spend money on, but which I choose not own. To wit, I am 34 and married and do not have a:

TV
Cable Bill
Blu-ray player
Ipod
Smart phone
PS3/Xbox/Wii
Car payment on my '03 Mazda
Child

.... How 'bout you?
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jax2
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No children.

Ride motorcycle instead of car most of the time I have a choice (not having to haul gear).

Have old cars (strictly a necessary evil to me).

No cable (or any TV for the past 12 years).

No newspapers or magazine subscriptions.

Rarely go out to movies (though I'm a huge movie fan so spend plenty between Netflix and Rentals).

Make lattes at home instead of dropping $5 at a boutique-chain.

Cut (shave) my own hair (FloBee styling), or my wife cuts it.

No fancy clothes - not a slave to fashion.

Do most of my home repairs, maintenance and building. (I am a pretty capable builder/contractor).

Buy used furniture and antiques.

Things, other than Audio, I will not compromise on ever that probably go the other direction:

Healthy food.
Food and care for our dogs.
Tools I work with.
jax2
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...and if it weren't for the smoke, I'd probably spend money on the occasional spliff, too.

Tvad, ...probably still not great for the cycling though.

LOL (and my pissing is not gonna win ANY contest anyway!! I COULD cheat and load up a squirt gun though...)

Elizabeth,...uh, too much information. Careful where you point that thing.
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