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The last new car I bought was in the late 80's. I kept cars that I liked until I started to not trust them for lengthy road trips, which was one of my loves. For a while I bought cars from auctions. They were a big risk, but, I had good luck with them and paid about 50 cents on the dollar for them so I could afford to make a few repairs and still be ahead. I did that until 2008 when I bought my current car. My 2005 Cadillac Deville was purchased at a dealer. It was actually less then 3 years old and had 24K miles on it. Still had a bumper to bumper 100K mile/5 year warranty. I looked up what it costs in 2005 and it was $55K. Here less then 3 years later, very low mileage, I paid $26K. Somebody took a $29K depreciation on it. However, that somebody was not me. I then knew that buying a new car might have been nice, but, it was a very poor financial move. I have spent a good chunk of change keeping it in like new condition, but, it is that. People that ride in it cannot believe that it is 10 years old. It looks new, it drives like a dream, the mileage is even amazing, considering the size of this boat. (26 mph on a trip, more if I slow down, but I can't because it's on cruise control and everyone knows you don't mess with cruise control
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More beautiful pictures. Thanks for posting these, the burgers looked yummy, along with the pies!
Our bookstore went out also. I never understood why. It was always busy, and people were buying.I think they got rid of most of their locations.We used to have a few in MA, but I haven't seen one in years now. It was probably the only store in the big mall that I actually enjoyed, aside of the book store. But of course, they also got rid of the mall bookstore, so unless I absolutely have to buy something that can only be found in a mall, I avoid malls completely now.
Spectacular! Thanks.
The gardens are gorgeous! I love how you framed your picture of the garden behind the arch of green plants. So pretty!
I would be all over that. Maybe add a little butter to the bread.I agree with your hubby that Narcoossee's is a classier setting. I'm used to having really good steak at home, so for me, I'd rather have something else while I'm out. But I think the quality of the meat is the same at Le Cellier and Yachtsman. Le Cellier has better appetizers and sides; Yachtsmans has better service. And while I like the onion bread, I prefer the pretzel bread at Le Cellier. They should open up a stand and sell it outside. So good.
To each his/her own, though.
Your onion roll and steak look amazing. Yummy!
Agree.. TO THE MYSTERY MACHINE!!
Seems you already have a plan.. car wise!The last new car I bought was in the late 80's. I kept cars that I liked until I started to not trust them for lengthy road trips, which was one of my loves. For a while I bought cars from auctions. They were a big risk, but, I had good luck with them and paid about 50 cents on the dollar for them so I could afford to make a few repairs and still be ahead. I did that until 2008 when I bought my current car. My 2005 Cadillac Deville was purchased at a dealer. It was actually less then 3 years old and had 24K miles on it. Still had a bumper to bumper 100K mile/5 year warranty. I looked up what it costs in 2005 and it was $55K. Here less then 3 years later, very low mileage, I paid $26K. Somebody took a $29K depreciation on it. However, that somebody was not me. I then knew that buying a new car might have been nice, but, it was a very poor financial move. I have spent a good chunk of change keeping it in like new condition, but, it is that. People that ride in it cannot believe that it is 10 years old. It looks new, it drives like a dream, the mileage is even amazing, considering the size of this boat. (26 mph on a trip, more if I slow down, but I can't because it's on cruise control and everyone knows you don't mess with cruise control
Anyway, unless something ginormous goes wrong with this car, it will be my last purchase. I plan to drive it until I can no longer drive. My grandkids love it because they have been totally won over by the odds and ends. When I would push the button and a sunscreen comes out of a hidden compartment to cover the rear window, they went crazy. The seats that not only heat in the winter, but blow cold air up through them in the summer is priceless.
To replace that car today, the sticker price is almost $80K. It would be impossible to find a used car that I could rely on anymore then the one I already own. We are stuck with each other.
I have a question about cars and kids. How many think that they should buy their kids a car when they get old enough to drive? I know I'm old school, but, I always helped my girls buy a car and I may have even let them borrow the money from me to get a down payment and signed for a loan as well, but, it was always their first major purchase and I was not about to pay for them to be on the highway all the time. Probably, just me. Oh, I made sure that whatever they did buy was safe and reasonably reliable, but, it was still their purchase and responsibility. The cars were always in my name and covered by my insurance (which they also had to reimburse me for), but it was their car and I expected them to pay for it. I, fortunately, never had to deal with what I would have done if they didn't pay me, but, I am pretty sure that it would have been sitting in the yard until they did pay.
Mmm warm pretzel bread.I agree with your hubby that Narcoossee's is a classier setting. I'm used to having really good steak at home, so for me, I'd rather have something else while I'm out. But I think the quality of the meat is the same at Le Cellier and Yachtsman. Le Cellier has better appetizers and sides; Yachtsmans has better service. And while I like the onion bread, I prefer the pretzel bread at Le Cellier. They should open up a stand and sell it outside. So good.
To each his/her own, though.
Good morning Cesar R M.also, good morning to everyone!
Mmm warm pretzel bread.
Good morning MOXOMUMD!