But that’s the thing, why not now? What is SOOOO important in your life now that you can’t go on an adventure? (Not you specifically but just people in general. Just using your response to further my point).
Much love and respect back to you brother!I think that's what I like about Drew the most.
I mean.. he's SO talented, and such a deep thinker that he makes me feel dumbbut more than that the dude genuinely cares about everyone. Doesn't matter your color, political affiliation, gender, sexual preferences, or inability to reach stuff in the upper cabinets. He just wants to understand you so he can see things from your perspective.
I wish I was more like him to be honest. I shut down my slack for someone once they show their ego and insecurities. But even THAT doesn't seem to phase him.
Now I work 50ish hrs a week. And make enough that I can just pay more for it to be local. I've driving 2 hours tomorrow to look at a truck. And leaving work early to do so.
Not much on this forum but the marketplace, people don't deal like the used to. You are likely to agree on a price and a time, then when you are halfway there they send you, someone got here first with cash. Not long ago i asked about something on market place, they said well someone is on the way with cash, but if you can beat him here you can have it.. lol wtf.
100 percent I'm half expecting the truck to sale tomorrow before I get there. Was willing to paypal the guy a deposit and he said no
Some people just hate driving and would rather spend their time doing other things. Different priorities of enjoyment. Just like I'd take 2 hours of driving over 1 hour of yard work. Personally I think they just don't have the right car
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Similarly, I'd rather drive north or west 2hrs to the mountains than 40 minutes to east Charlotte.Some people just hate driving and would rather spend their time doing other things. Different priorities of enjoyment. Just like I'd take 2 hours of driving over 1 hour of yard work. Personally I think they just don't have the right car
I'd also take 2 hours of driving north or west of here around country rounds over just 1 hour driving down into DC on the God forsaken Interstate.
Similar story here that worked out in my favor. Messaged a guy weekend before last about a chipper. He was 2hrs away in Burnsville, so I was gonna run up Sunday afternoon and check it out, leave a deposit, and come get it later in the week or next weekend. But he told me he had a guy from Charlotte coming Monday evening to look at it, and the guy "sounded pretty serious", so he would let me know if he didn't take it. I mentioned a bit about how many "serious" people on FB/CL never showed up and he agreed but said he had agreed on Monday with the other guy, and was gonna keep his word. I figured it was gone at that point, because it was a good deal. Phone rings about 8:30 Monday night, I figured he was calling to say it was sold. But instead the "serious" guy was another FB/CL no show (probably because of the ridiculous thunderstorms and rain we got last monday, but hey, car's got wipers...). Rolled up there Tuesday after work, struck a deal, made a new friend, saw a nice place in the mountains, and brought home a good chipper.
x2. 3+hrs one way is a big change in the time commitment, esp with jobs, kids, etc. Now, if I can find a time that works, during the workday, I can typically figure it out. There's only so many home projects that I can fit into the hrs of the weekend, with everything else going on.
This.
not to mention current gas and tire prices.
Your right on all accounts your just missing the value aspect. Everyone places a value on two things independently.
Add to that " My body is too old to be folded up in a vehicle for hours on end to go look at something 4-5 hours away."
For me its just prioritizing. And yes, I probably work too much, but sometimes that work is enjoyable. And sometimes it is not. Driving 8hrs away to get a car is a chore, but I've done it. 6 times. Because the savings was worth it. Other times I won't drive across town to save $100 because I don't want to. Then there are times where I will drive 2-3hrs out of my way to get something that's only worth $50 because its a chance to have lunch with a friend in Aberdeen
Agreed. I've never understood the upcharge for white meat. It's just not as good. Gotta be systemic racism.
