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The REAL expense of Gatherings
Sitting here musing about all the fun I had during the recent MR3/C4 Gathering and also looking at the damage to my credit card. Actually, I had enough travel points on one card to pay my hotel expenses so my out-of-pocket expenses were primarily food & fuel ... and since I was on a restricted diet for the whole trip my food/drink costs were quite a bit less than normal (and a big thanks to all of you pretending to be sympathetic that I couldn't have a cold one). So the week long vacation was financially quite reasonable ... or was it?
I'm now adding up the costs of several mods I would like to do on the 90 and that's a big ouch. I've also analyzed my photos and determined that I could improve the pics a lot if I picked up some newer, more advanced camera gear. After adding up the wish list I'm rapidly coming to the conclusion that I can't afford to continue traveling to these events ... nah, I'll keep on going since I would certainly miss seeing everyone each year. So ... was your trip this year affordable? or are you also having to add up the hidden costs? |
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Re: The REAL expense of Gatherings
A drop in the bucket compared to the entertainment value ... just seeing that Gen 3 LT5 that Graham brought would have been sufficient - and taking grief from you, well ...
TGF
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Re: The REAL expense of Gatherings
It's great that the young un's are getting along so well
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Re: The REAL expense of Gatherings
Sorry I missed this one
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Re: The REAL expense of Gatherings
Not sure how that was even possible ... I felt like crap the whole week and could only eat veggies, salads, and drink water. I did, however, lose almost 12 lbs during the week ... perhaps if I exercised more it would be even better.
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Re: The REAL expense of Gatherings
Both of you guys are in great shape ! Good folks aren't easy to come by these days and I'm BLESSED to know both of you gentlemen.
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Re: The REAL expense of Gatherings
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