That awkward moment when...

[FarSide]

Have you ever had that awkward moment when you have saved up for two months to get yourself another bit of kit, but at the same time you half promised your partner a swanky weekend away and she cashes in? Yeah? Well that happened to me tonight; i just spent most of my savings on a three night holiday in Edinburgh at The Scotsman. Goodbye Mesu Mount, hello for another 2 months wait! Someone tell me i did the right thing...

[wookie1965]

Everytime i save up for extra stuff e,g DSLR<RA motor eyepieces anything something always breaks last time it was washer before that it was the tv now car needs mot have wait see if that needs any work.

[Cath]

You know, sometimes we forget what it is that is 'really' important to us in life, we forget just how lucky we are to have somewhere to live, how lucky we are to have food, and how lucky we are to friends and/or family around us in some way or other. Not everyone/everything in this world has any of those things, and sometimes we need a kick up the bum to remind us of that, which rest assured life will certainly give you at some point in life! .. especially as you get older.

Yes it's nice to be able to buy the 'toys' you'd you like to have etc from time to time, we all like that, but don't forget to also remind and ask yourself - at the end of day, what is it that 'really' matters in life to you?

Don't you agree, eh?

[m.tweedy]

In the long term what is more important. The love and companionship of a partner or a big and shiny toy that can be bought later. AND by the time you go to buy it something bigger and shinier may have come along.

[m.tweedy]

If I did not have my wife I could not afford the toys anyway.

[SeedyF]

Yes it's nice to be able to buy the 'toys' you'd you like to have etc from time to time, we all like that, but don't forget to also remind and ask yourself - at the end of day, what is it that 'really' matters in life to you?

Clear skies, and if I thought it might help the wife, kids, cats and maybe even my Koi Troutwould be traded for some guarantees

[Capricorn]

In the long term what is more important. The love and companionship of a partner or a big and shiny toy that can be bought later.

You can stand the big shiny toy in the corner and it doesn't complain, you don't have to fight with it to watch the telly, they don't tend to decide things that you have to do, and a Mesu Mount holds the scope a lot more stable when you are observing, and doesn't complain about being stood outside in the cold while doing so. :eek:

Got to think in practical terms. :grin:

[SeedyF]

Oh my, why can I not mention my fish without the swear filter calling them Koi Trout - who on earth has Koi Trout!!

[Cath]

Some good points mentioned there

[cotterless45]

My old car listens in, every time there's a bit of spare cash it manages a trip to the garage.

I've got a lovely wife, health, grandchildren , retirement and my own outside toilet, what more could I ask for, except,clearskies!

Nick.

[boabsta]

If your planning on eating in the scotsman that will need the rest of your savings.

[FarSide]

No, we'll be eating elsewhere, thankfully! . And, Cath, you are absolutely right; it is the right thing to do. She needs treating now and then. After all she does put up with me doing this is the first place. Very good advice.

[Mike73]

Oh my, why can I not mention my fish without the swear filter calling them Koi Trout - who on earth has Koi Trout!!

hehe I mentioned that species of fish a while ago and got a load of old 'trout' so at least theres one person on here which actually knows what you meant!

[Capricorn]

Use the abbreviated version: Koi

As in: Just cooked one of my Koi, tasted much better then expected. Now need a recipe for the rest of the Koi. :icon_evil:

[mister brot]

could buy new scope .......am thinking real hard................been planning holiday in america to visit family for two years now.........want to go in 2014...............looks like telescope will have to wait

[sologuitarist61]

In the long term what is more important. The love and companionship of a partner or a big and shiny toy that can be bought later. AND by the time you go to buy it something bigger and shinier may have come along.

You surprised me. I thought you would say the answer was the 'big and shiny toy'

[m.tweedy]

You surprised me. I thought you would say the answer was the 'big and shiny toy'

YOU NEVER KNOW WHO MIGHT READ THE POSTS

[leemanley]

I'd have said there's a 4 month waiting list at the Scotsman and gone out and spoilt myself shamelessly

............ if only I could be so brave !!!

[FarSide]

I couldn't make that excuse, she was here right beside me all excited. Lol

[sologuitarist61]

YOU NEVER KNOW WHO MIGHT READ THE POSTS

:grin: !!!