If money wasn't an issue I would....

[Sheila@detailcity]

Originally Posted by GearHead_1

I would certainly like to be in a position to help my friends and family achieve their righteous goals and dreams. I would also like to be able to help those who really need help and don't have a way to voice their needs. For me personally, money can't buy what I want, I would choose better health. Other than that I'm already living the dream (family is healthy, kids are staying out of trouble, new house, no mortgage, no debt). Seriously, what more could I ask for?

As far as cars go I guess I would really like to be driving a Saleen S7 but would gladly settle for a cherry 70 Drag Pack Mach 1.

Wow! You have no mortgage??? How amazing is that! And I couldn't agree more.

[GearHead_1]

Originally Posted by Sheila@detailcity

Wow! You have no mortgage??? How amazing is that! And I couldn't agree more.

No mortgage. My wife and I made that one of our priorities when first married. We both had good jobs but lived like we were unemployed. Saved everything we could. Our goal was to make 4 mortgage payments each month, applying the surplus towards the principal and were usually able to do it. Though we began in a rather small home we had it paid for within 7 years. That allowed us to save and pay cash for the next one which in turn allowed us to do the same with our newly built home. We plan on staying in this one. It is amazing how much money you can save when you don't have the obligation of a monthly mortgage.

[Sheila@detailcity]

GearHead,

You are my hero!

[LikeaRock]

First things first, start my own product line

Then I'd probably buy some property here in Northern CA or somewhere I like, not too far from civilization but still have neighbors at least 1/2 mile away. Build myself a nice 4-5 bedroom single story home with a MASSIVE garage, I'm talking 4-5 cars wide and tandem style the more room I could have the better. I'd trick out my Jeep to the max and buy another as a DD and do a mild lift with lockers and a winch so I could have some fun with it. Buy myself a nice Chevy Duramax and slap a mild lift on it as well, a Mini S with the entire Werks (sp) package, a Ducati 749R with custom paintwork, and who knows what else. That's just cars...And I'd for sure buy my father the '57 Vette he dreams of. I'd continue on with at least a 5,000 sq. ft. shop STACKED with a 410 and a 360 Sprint car, a couple back-ups, tons of spares, dirtbikes, the works. If I have kids at this point those mother suckers would be so XXXXin spoiled it'd be rediculous, they'd have to earn it first though

I'd travel to different parts of the world with my family and friends, buy a party yaught, donate to deserving charities whenever possible, build a dog rescue center on my property, and who knows what else.

I doubt I'll ever retire 100%, I'd go crazy not working. I guess I could be a delivery boy or something for fun

[GearHead_1]

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Originally Posted by Sheila@detailcity

GearHead,

You are my hero!

Sheila, you have very low standards.

[Coastal Eddie]

Quit detailing forever, move to a very small town in the South and do whatever I want whenever I want.

Oh wait, money isn't an issue but that's what I'm gonna do in 45 more days.

[cwcad]

If money was not an obstacle I would want a 42ft Grand Banks as a live aboard. I would spend my summers in Juneau, Ak. Serving evening dinners on board my vessel to the tourists that come every year. I would only do this three nights a week. I would serve salmon, halibut, and King Crab all purchased locally and served fresh.

Then I would spend the rest of the week fishing and trolling the inside waters of the area. Enjoying the beaches, mountains, and abundant wildlife and sealife that is indigenous to the area.

Once the tourist season is completed I would slowly make my way thru the inside passage south to Seattle, Washington. Where I would moor where ever I would like. Enjoying the weather of Seattle and other places south along the coast. Of course I would have a permanent birth at one of the marinas in Seattle to restock for supplies and fuel. While driving to get these items I am sure that one ton diesel dually Chevrolet would be my vehicle of choice.

I do all this because the worst day on a boat that I ever had was better than the best day I ever had on land.

[Tex Star Detail]

I forgot to mention what I would be driving.....

I would just put new shocks on my family car a drive it.....


LMAO

[sneek]

I love the outdoors! Camping is so fun when you live only 45mins from camping sites. I would also like to spend endless hours on the highway, just driving, with no destination in mind. The freedom to live life to its fullest. Maybe travel to some tropical locals, but there is something about fresh mountain air that just makes you feel good. If money wasn't an issue for life I guess you could do what you want. Things are a lot better when you are not doing it for any purpose. Take school for example. I HATE IT. I get 3 hours of sleep a night, so I can pull up my average. I think if nothing was on the line you could just learn things at your own pace. I like the stuff that I learn in school, I just hate the fact that I have to do so well because lifes sort of like a rat race, and it starts the day you are born. I know I make it sound like the be all and end all, but having financial freedom is priceless. When we are born, the ideal that money is everything is pushed upon us. People call people who make a lot of money, successful, but are they really? In this society money can buy you the tools to be happy, but it by no means guarantees it. Thats up to you.

[Poorboy]

Originally Posted by GearHead_1

No mortgage. My wife and I made that one of our priorities when first married. We both had good jobs but lived like we were unemployed. Saved everything we could. Our goal was to make 4 mortgage payments each month, applying the surplus towards the principal and were usually able to do it. Though we began in a rather small home we had it paid for within 7 years. That allowed us to save and pay cash for the next one which in turn allowed us to do the same with our newly built home. We plan on staying in this one. It is amazing how much money you can save when you don't have the obligation of a monthly mortgage.

you must not have kids they can suck the life and life savings out of you

Originally Posted by LikeaRock

First things first, start my own product line

You want to buy one

Originally Posted by Coastal Eddie

Quit detailing forever, move to a very small town in the South and do whatever I want whenever I want.

Oh wait, money isn't an issue but that's what I'm gonna do in 45 more days.

Sure take the easy way out
Move to the big city, get into the hustle and bustle and live fast or you can become

[GearHead_1]

Originally Posted by Poorboy

you must not have kids they can suck the life and life savings out of you

Only 3. 19, 16 and 13 right at their peek of sucking the life out of you ability. All are still at home. College tuition, kids cars and insurance, basketball, volleyball and softball teams and camps. I understand this concept pretty well.

[Poorboy]

Originally Posted by GearHead_1

Only 3. 19, 16 and 13 right at their peek of sucking the life out of you ability. All are still at home. College tuition, kids cars and insurance, basketball, volleyball and softball teams and camps. I understand this concept pretty well.

that's simply amazing

[Coastal Eddie]

Originally Posted by Poorboy

you must not have kids they can suck the life and life savings out of you




You want to buy one



Sure take the easy way out
Move to the big city, get into the hustle and bustle and live fast or you can become

Eat your heart out suckah

[rabbi]

I'd have 5 or 6 houses/condos around the world.About 2 million dollars worth of automobiles.I'd have a 50 million dollar superyacht.A jet on call 24/7and a Bell helicopter for my short jaunts. Lots of money to charities.Now can I ?

[AL-53]

Originally Posted by rabbi

I'd have 5 or 6 houses/condos around the world.About 2 million dollars worth of automobiles.I'd have a 50 million dollar superyacht.A jet on call 24/7and a Bell helicopter for my short jaunts. Lots of money to charities.Now can I ?

rabbi ..do not forget the Shrimp boat and the Shrimpin Pimpin shorts like TexasTB has ...you can start a Buisness like Bubba Gump...called Bubba Rabbi's Pimpin Shrimp....

Al