Quote Originally Posted by mickchick View Post
Indy, I still think you are wise. You saved for the bike, you thought long and hard about your decision, etc.

I try not to judge other folks' decisions as to how they spend their money, so long the purchase doesn't have an adverse impact on others. That said, I don't think irresponsible spending is very smart (particularly since my taxes will be going up and funding the big bailout, but that's besides the point). I'm old school and strongly believe that people should take responsibility for their choices/actions.
Thansk, Michchick. I do sort of feel like a hypocrite at times though. I typically talk myself out of larger purchases, especially with furniture. I was 36 when I finally pulled the trigger on bedroom furniture. I had lived so long without a dresser that I had a hard time believing that I actually needed one--notwithstanding the piles of clothes in my laundry room, closet and bedroom and my inability to find anything in less than 15 minutes.

So, the bike is a big step believe it or not in enjoying the fruits of my labors. It's not that I'm a miser; I just have a hard time with anything that costs over, say, $100. I run the pros and cons over in my head until I usually just don't feel like buying it again.