Just Days away....


GTdrummer

GTdrummer

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Mar 13, 2010
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Richmond Virginia
It appears I am days away from the arrival of the family NFGT (no, that didn't work with my wife either). In preparation, I need to focus on the following:

1. Making room in the garage . This has been accomplished in part by throwing out all my Dick's sporting goods products, and Yeti Coolers.

2. Timing delivery with my wife being out of the house. I have turned this into an art form even sending she and her girlfriends once to a resort during a pending 2 am delivery.

3. Resolving all inner guilt trips such as my children's inheritance or lack thereof based on yet another purchase; the better good this money could do if spent on feeding the hungry (but I harken back to Sam Kinison "you live in a F-ing desert"). Or what my Pope might say--but yet again what's the MSRP on the Popemobile and its likely harder to get than the GT.

4. Dealing with the stares from neighbors: "well , looks like the idiot has done it again". And comments; "seriously--a V6??" "Yep, we thought about getting one when we got the Explorer--there was one in the showroom."

5. Dealing with relatives--"this , while your cousin Bob twice removed sits in a jail cell."

6.My kid's friends: "your dad is rich". Kids:" no, he's just stupid."

Any help is appreciated. Terry
 
Well captured, I am not a position to offer you any sort of assistance. I am just a coupe of days in front of you (It appears) and am experiencing similar issues to manage. Some sort of therapy is probably in order. :facepalm:
 
I just tell people I made the money, so I’ll piss it away any way I see fit.
 
Congrats. Seeing pics of the cars being delivered never gets old
 
GTdrummer said:
Any help is appreciated. Terry
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Terry, I think these problems will sort themselves out, especially if the kids are on board. To wit:

1. Thinking ahead to a (possible) NFGT allocation, I asked my 9 year old if we should get rid of the 550 Spyder or the 911 turbo since we're running out of room. His respose: "Why would you do THAT? I don't think you should sell any of them!".

2. Re: kids inheritance, their view is, "Don't sell the Ford GT. Ever." I think they'd rather have the cars than anything else! Not sure how I divide one (or two, assuming a year 4 allocation) among 3 children. But I'll be dead, so they'll probably sort that out eventually!

3. Neighbors, relatives (and wife) -- have already figured out I'm a lost cause! Regarding the new car, just tell them, "It's for the children." Who can argue with that?

Kenneth
 
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Do what makes YOU happy and do not worry about the rest. They will get over it
 
GTdrummer said:
6.My kid's friends: "your dad is rich". Kids:" no, he's just stupid."
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I can relate to this one. My wife tells me this, the stupid part, frequently.
 
Your priorities are in the correct order. No more Dicks or Yetti.
Those on food stamps eat better than I do already.
The Pope hates America anyway.
Ask the NFL players not to buy expensive cars and jewelry and donate their bonus. ...then you will follow suit...
What really gets me is when they say we are "so lucky"
I tell them... no luck, just hard work.
Andy (ajb)
 
I would like to help you in your quest to make more room. Sell me your 1992 Viper! Now!
 
GTdrummer said:
....Or what my Pope might say......
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Probably......"Bend over."
 
GTdrummer said:
It appears I am days away from the arrival of the family NFGT (no, that didn't work with my wife either). In preparation, I need to focus on the following:

1. Making room in the garage . This has been accomplished in part by throwing out all my Dick's sporting goods products, and Yeti Coolers.

2. Timing delivery with my wife being out of the house. I have turned this into an art form even sending she and her girlfriends once to a resort during a pending 2 am delivery.

3. Resolving all inner guilt trips such as my children's inheritance or lack thereof based on yet another purchase; the better good this money could do if spent on feeding the hungry (but I harken back to Sam Kinison "you live in a F-ing desert"). Or what my Pope might say--but yet again what's the MSRP on the Popemobile and its likely harder to get than the GT.

4. Dealing with the stares from neighbors: "well , looks like the idiot has done it again". And comments; "seriously--a V6??" "Yep, we thought about getting one when we got the Explorer--there was one in the showroom."

5. Dealing with relatives--"this , while your cousin Bob twice removed sits in a jail cell."

6.My kid's friends: "your dad is rich". Kids:" no, he's just stupid."

Any help is appreciated. Terry
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Your car was on the transporter that delivered my Heritage to me today. (At least I believe it was your car.) Have fun!!!
 
just breathe.
 
You have a garage full of cool shit AND you're a drummer. You have won at life. Savor it, my friend!
 
Leave the Pope out of this. Please.
 
This is one of the more entertaining posts I’ve read in awhile! You’re welcome to share my campfire anytime! Enjoy the experience- sounds like a blast to me!
DG1
 
GT-D - luv'n your guilt trip humor. Lots weird, conflicting emotions go with the program.

And those of us that made the cut in being " allowed " to buy a NGT share your feelings.

Enjoy it in good health. I'll leave a light on just in case you make the road trip to Seattle.
 
Great post!
We are very similar
I just say I’m not saving my money for my wife’s second husband!
That’s the same reason I put mileage on my cars too!




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GT D just do it and enjoy it. Life is short. There are too many people out there jealous of everything, complain about everything and have no care or respect for anything or anyone. Do what ever you can afford and keep your heart (and wife) happy!!
 
Great news GTdrummer! All is good!

Ed
 
Breathe, Terry, breathe! Thanks for sharing.
 
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