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Old 08-08-2019, 02:25 PM   #11
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Default Re: Grey Nomads - grumpy pains in the ***

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There were no credit cards. If you wanted something you saved up for it
I desperately wanted to buy a Cooper S in 1968.

$1400

I'd saved $1000 and asked my Dad if they could loan me $400.

His response was that "if you need to borrow, you can't afford it".

I was a bit miffed but it was pretty good advice for the times.

His other gem was "learn to be satisfied" which I actually took on board.

It's good advice and certainly less expensive than continually chasing the newest coloured baubles.
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