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Phelony Jones · 25 July 2015, 03:51 AM

I'm noob here, please bare with me. I will tell you a story of frugality.

My parents had a married couple as friends. Nice people, one son whom we will return to after some background.

Her father was a pharmacist in Oelwein, Iowa. He was killed in a robbery of his pharmacy early in the 1930's, the Depression. Hence, she knew what poverty and want and going hungry once in awhile was like.

Her son was raised with the same kind of frugality that got her and her mother through. He went to school and went to DC where he made a good career. His folks gave him a '65 Mustang which he still had at last call.

Got married to a like minded girl and they got down to the business of getting wealthy. They bought a turkey once a week and ate it every day in some form or another. Showers at the Y, finally bought a nice condo and furnished it out of dumpsters. They saved and saved.

Now, his broker flies into town to take him to lunch. They travel Europe often but backpack and hostels to save some $$. A rolex would probably make him recoil in the extravagance of it.

Side note. After mom's death, dad was shocked to find out that there were bed sheets in colors other than white. Cleaning out her things, they discovered shoes and boxes stuffed with US Treasuries, something like $300,000 or so. She wasn't going to go without ever again. The simple rule, as ever, if yo want to be rich, don't spend.

Just wanted to add some perspective. Me? I rather enjoyed living while I was young. Had an Oyster Perp for 30 years and sold it. Now, I want another one. but that's just me.

997.2 · 25 July 2015, 04:06 AM

What's that thing you do with a fishing boat and a small quiet motor?

codecow · 25 July 2015, 04:29 AM

What kind of coffee drink did you have? I find that without the proper drink you might not get the full Starbucks experience.

DCGuy1965 · 25 July 2015, 04:47 AM

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Originally Posted by codecow

What kind of coffee drink did you have? I find that without the proper drink you might not get the full Starbucks experience.

Iced coffee only. I don't drink those $5 frappe crappy whatever's. The sugar and calories in one of those things is off the charts.

Had to chime back in. To those that think it was all made up, these days people have absolutely no issues expressing themselves or their opinions no matter how Fd up they are. I personally hate discussing my watches in public. Like I mentioned it was an interesting point counterpoint discussion that has been debated on numerous message boards and has merits on both sides. I have my priorities and he had his. In this area the many vulgar displays of wealth take on numerous forms. Given I have no kids and done semi well in my career watches are my form of indulgence.

codecow · 25 July 2015, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by DCGuy1965

Iced coffee only. I don't drink those $5 frappe crappy whatever's. The sugar and calories in one of those things is off the charts.

Had to chime back in. To those that think it was all made up, these days people have absolutely no issues expressing themselves or their opinions no matter how Fd up they are. I personally hate discussing my watches in public. Like I mentioned it was an interesting point counterpoint discussion that has been debated on numerous message boards and has merits on both sides. I have my priorities and he had his. In this area the many vulgar displays of wealth take on numerous forms. Given I have no kids and done semi well in my career watches are my form of indulgence.

Lol sorry I was joking based off of the recent Diet Coke AD thread in the main forum. I too drink only iced however I need to do decaf Americano.

Had the guy said that to me I would have told him to f'off and mind his own business.

GradyPhilpott · 25 July 2015, 04:41 AM

First world problem.

GradyPhilpott · 25 July 2015, 04:54 AM

Forget about it. There's hardly anyone left in the world who even knows how to spell the word tact anymore and common sense is as rare as hen's teeth.

So, you ran into a pontificating jerk at Starbucks. I doubt that's an uncommon experience.

East Bay Rider · 25 July 2015, 11:27 PM

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Originally Posted by GradyPhilpott

... So, you ran into a pontificating jerk at Starbucks. I doubt that's an uncommon experience.

Quote of the day.

randomguy · 25 July 2015, 11:45 PM

Nice to have a little luxury in your life. You're dead a long time.

J

jot_ · 25 July 2015, 11:55 PM

Guy sounds like a knob. I wouldn't sweat it.

DeeTee · 26 July 2015, 03:32 AM

If I ran into this guy I would have a ball!

25 July 2015, 04:41 AM	#6
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25 July 2015, 04:54 AM	#7
GradyPhilpott 2024 SubLV41 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Mexico Watch: Seiko #SRK047 Posts: 34,460	Forget about it. There's hardly anyone left in the world who even knows how to spell the word tact anymore and common sense is as rare as hen's teeth. So, you ran into a pontificating jerk at Starbucks. I doubt that's an uncommon experience. __________________ JJ Inaugural TRF $50 Watch Challenge Winner

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25 July 2015, 03:51 AM	#1
Phelony Jones "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Iowa Posts: 3	I'm noob here, please bare with me. I will tell you a story of frugality. My parents had a married couple as friends. Nice people, one son whom we will return to after some background. Her father was a pharmacist in Oelwein, Iowa. He was killed in a robbery of his pharmacy early in the 1930's, the Depression. Hence, she knew what poverty and want and going hungry once in awhile was like. Her son was raised with the same kind of frugality that got her and her mother through. He went to school and went to DC where he made a good career. His folks gave him a '65 Mustang which he still had at last call. Got married to a like minded girl and they got down to the business of getting wealthy. They bought a turkey once a week and ate it every day in some form or another. Showers at the Y, finally bought a nice condo and furnished it out of dumpsters. They saved and saved. Now, his broker flies into town to take him to lunch. They travel Europe often but backpack and hostels to save some $$. A rolex would probably make him recoil in the extravagance of it. Side note. After mom's death, dad was shocked to find out that there were bed sheets in colors other than white. Cleaning out her things, they discovered shoes and boxes stuffed with US Treasuries, something like $300,000 or so. She wasn't going to go without ever again. The simple rule, as ever, if yo want to be rich, don't spend. Just wanted to add some perspective. Me? I rather enjoyed living while I was young. Had an Oyster Perp for 30 years and sold it. Now, I want another one. but that's just me.

25 July 2015, 04:06 AM	#2
997.2 Banned Join Date: Jul 2013 Real Name: Chaz Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 2,721	What's that thing you do with a fishing boat and a small quiet motor?

25 July 2015, 04:29 AM	#3
codecow "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Real Name: Louis Location: Bay Area, CA Watch: PP 5131R Posts: 5,197	What kind of coffee drink did you have? I find that without the proper drink you might not get the full Starbucks experience.

25 July 2015, 11:45 PM	#9
randomguy "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Real Name: J Location: Canada Watch: Rolex OMEGA Posts: 887	Nice to have a little luxury in your life. You're dead a long time. J

25 July 2015, 11:55 PM	#10
jot_ "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Toronto, ON Watch: Explorer I 214270 Posts: 310	Guy sounds like a knob. I wouldn't sweat it.

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