Thursday, August 6, 2009

What Would You Do With $6,500.00?

I could buy this Rolex for Andy:
I could buy this diamond ring for me:
Apparently, I could buy a Civil War musket from this guy:
(God love the Google search)

I could rent this place in Cabo San Lucas for a week:
Excuse me, I meant a night. Yeah, that deserves a second photo:
Or this place in the South of France for a week:
(but not in June, July, or August)

I could buy this original Star Trek artwork:(and no shit, there's a ton of other Star Trek paraphernalia that I couldn't buy with $6,500.00!


I could buy this Corvette:
I could buy the boys 1,200 Wii Games:

Or we could buy a new boiler. Guess which one we're doing?

What would you do?
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26 comments:

  1. Jenn @ Juggling LifeAugust 6, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    Argh!

    Definitely something in the vacay realm. I'm thinking a week of snowboarding in Aspen with the kids.

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  2. Mama GooseAugust 6, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Oh, so sorry... But just think how happy you'll be that the boiler didn't die in the middle of the winter....

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  3. AnonymousAugust 6, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    I would so quickly buy the boiler because I love hot water in my baths. Long soaks just aren't the same without it. Enjoy!

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  4. Momma HuntAugust 6, 2009 at 2:24 PM

    ohhh, I hope for your sake it is the sweet bling bling ring. Sadly, I am thinking it is the boiler. I think the main draw back of homeowning is that you spend a butt load of money on crap no one cares about (ours this summer was a dumpster to fill up with trees and bushes we cut down and a tune up for my car) wicked exciting!

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  5. {sue}August 6, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Oh I'm crying for you. Our boiler was about $5K. Could have bought me new kitchen cabinets.

    On the off chance you don't ACTUALLY need a boiler, totally buy the ring. You can always sell it later and take a vacation.

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  6. merlotmomAugust 6, 2009 at 3:38 PM

    It might be cheaper to move to a warmer climate. Jeez. So, so sorry.

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  7. Life As I Know ItAugust 6, 2009 at 4:50 PM

    Well, at least you'll be warm this winter ;)

    Ouch, though! That's a lot of dough for something not so exciting (but needed).

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  8. Nanny Goats In PantiesAugust 6, 2009 at 5:22 PM

    I'm pretty certain you're going for the Civil War musket. Did I win?

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  9. KCAugust 6, 2009 at 8:58 PM

    What about opting for Cabo...and then "borrowing" their boiler? Win. Win.

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  10. Jason, as himselfAugust 6, 2009 at 9:07 PM

    That bites. I don't like spending money on such functional stuff. Until I have to go without my heat, cool air, or hot water, or freezer, or reliable car.......

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  11. FunnyrunnerAugust 6, 2009 at 10:10 PM

    OMG I LOVE LOVE LOVE this post! That is so so so true. Have I repeated words enough to make my point?

    That SUCKS!!!

    But you are so funny! ;)

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  12. Kate Coveny HoodAugust 6, 2009 at 10:19 PM

    We just spent a bit of money on some home repairs. None of which are visible to the naked eye. Not very satisfying...

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  13. SueAugust 6, 2009 at 10:26 PM

    Ugh, sorry to hear it.

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  14. anymommyAugust 6, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Ugh. Us too. Home repairs, always. It's like buying underwear. Not fun.

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  15. Alex ElliotAugust 7, 2009 at 9:48 PM

    While not nearly as expensive as a new boiler (we did that one 8 years ago)we are using money we could have used for a couple nights on the Cape to pay to have a woodpecker captured and the damage done to our roof by said woodpecker to be fixed. Ugh.

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  16. tracey.becker1@gmail.comAugust 7, 2009 at 10:40 PM

    Oooohhhh!!! A new boiler!! You guys know how to parrrtaay!!!

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  17. DebbieAugust 8, 2009 at 12:48 PM

    Oh, a boiler. I'm sorry. they don't last like they used to, eh?

    I definitely would have gone for a vacation in France or the Star Trek poster (yes, I am a BIG geek). :)

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  18. Otter ThomasAugust 8, 2009 at 4:47 PM

    Great post. Funny how our responsible lives get in the way of all our fun. I would sell my house boiler and all and move to the south of France. When my money ran out I would be in trouble, but it would be fun.

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  19. Mold on the Wonder BreadAugust 9, 2009 at 1:53 PM

    Oh and I thought you were going for the civil war musket, damn.

    I can so relate to this. After our first daughter was born we had a gas water heater break ($1,500), termites eat through our foyer wall ($3,00), a new roof (insurance paid for that except $1,000 deduct.), but you catch my drift.

    It's just the sheer joy of home ownership!

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  20. Wisconsin ParentAugust 9, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Ah ha ha ha ha! (ahem) You don't need trekkie gear anyway! When we win Powerball on Wednesday, we'll help you out!

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  21. LZ @ My Messy ParadiseAugust 9, 2009 at 9:44 PM

    Oh, how I would love to say I'm buying a new wardrobe or going on a trip or something, but I'd pay bill and save for our new house. Wah-waaaaah (Queue the Debbie Downer music)

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  22. SarahvizAugust 10, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    Hmmm...my heart says diamond but my head says frigging boiler.

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  23. Bob the gadget guyAugust 10, 2009 at 8:57 PM

    Or you could order a boiler online. Have it delivered to the house. Don't know, maybe $2500? Hire a plumber to install it? $1000?

    ...and with the leftover $ take a vaca!

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  24. Bob EAugust 10, 2009 at 8:59 PM

    Or you can order a boiler online. Maybe $2500 delivered? Then hire a plumber to install it. $1000? And with the leftover $$$ take a vaca!


    Bob the fix it guy.

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  25. As Cape Cod TurnsAugust 13, 2009 at 10:58 AM

    You are so lucky. What a beautiful boiler! :)

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  26. MagpieAugust 13, 2009 at 3:47 PM

    New washer & dryer, plus a new hot water heater.

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Stayed for coffee.