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hamburking · 30-05-2018, 16:39

Money is very personal. Some may think you are poor or cheap. Others may think you are totally loaded and living like a king. It all depends on your point of view.

So I want to thank you...for sharing something so personal.

When I would get a new (to me) boat, my friends and family would often have only ONE question..."how much did it cost". I was always offended. They could have asked about the engine, the rig, how does she sail, where will I sail, or a billion other good questions.

I hope to follow you south one day, sooner hopefully than later. I appreciate your openness. And I won't ask how much you paid for your boat.

sailorboy1 · 17-06-2018, 16:19

Be warned that new budget month thread going next couple of days. There’s a chance to be under budget depending on how Chase processes charges.

**a64pilot** · 17-06-2018, 17:45

What is your location now?

**a64pilot** · 17-06-2018, 17:55

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Originally Posted by hamburking

Money is very personal. Some may think you are poor or cheap. Others may think you are totally loaded and living like a king. It all depends on your point of view.

My wife thinks like you, and to be honest she is far more socially adept than I am, I’m often too blunt and not nice, but I don’t mean to be.
Anyway I don’t mind discussing finances, I learn from others too, better, cheaper ways to accomplish the same thing.
So I guess I’m too open when I shouldn’t be, but it’s not like I’m trying to impress, she is a 30 yr old Boat, and not a big one at that.
However there was a lot of stress for me quitting work, selling the house etc., cause I wasn’t sure I had enough money, and knocking it around here and listening to others budgets helped.

sailorboy1 · 17-06-2018, 18:21

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Originally Posted by a64pilot

What is your location now?

Washington DC

**a64pilot** · 17-06-2018, 19:15

You going further North, chasing cooler weather?
Just curious

S/V Reveille · 17-06-2018, 22:15

SB,
Like many others have already said, "Thank You". It is meaningful and helpful for those of us that are a year or so behind you, with plans of doing the same thing. I look forward to reviewing your post each month, and I appreciate you taking the time to share. I hope you continue.