Hello,
Our incomes are quite adequate for us
to live comfortably as we do. We can even share a bit of this wealth. We are
probably at a point in our lives where our expenses, with no children dependent
on us, allow us to be extravagant. With
the urging of some friends, Leroy and I have signed on for a Mediterranean
cruise in January. Our past travels have been on the edge of respectability
with an eye on expense at all times. There are two couples with whom we enjoy
spending time. We look forward to that part of the experience. It requires more
money than we have ever spent on something that is so frivolous, just for
ourselves. I am working to wrap my brain and emotions around this commitment. It
feels like stepping off the edge into the unknown.
This morning Leroy took my car to a
mechanic to get a repair estimate for the hitting bottom clang that happens
when I go over serious bumps. Their suggestion of expenditure came back just above
that dollar amount that we had discussed not going beyond. Now we have to
consider is repair what is best? Or should we just get a different car? After a
bit of discussion, we have decided to get a second opinion as more than one
person recommended a mechanic. The place where Leroy took it said that it was
not dangerous to drive so he told them we will “think” about it for a while.
Buying another car is a big deal for
us to tackle so we are learning more to getting it fixed and looking for a not
to be missed special of some type or another on a different car.
We both liked living in Slovakia where
we could live quite fine without a car dragging us down with responsibility. I suppose
a solution would be to move to a large city in this country that has excellent
public transportation. If I were a rich person I would fund public
transportation in style where we wanted to live as very large cities do not
attract me.
Paula
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