Show me the money [Archive]

DavidMn

10-26-2005, 06:31 PM

ANyone here ever been conned out of money or anything else? I met this guy last year who was very good looking, we had fun, and before I knew it, I was out $1,000. Now this was totally my fault because he didnt hold a gun to my head, but it was amazing to me how it happened and how slick he was at it. I was soooo ashamed about this for awhile, but I figure he'el get his eventually. Thank god I learned my lesson there, becuase I found out through a couple gay friends of mine that he nalied another guy for 2 grand...

strandinthewind

10-26-2005, 06:44 PM

Never - EVER - give anyone money you do not expect to lose.

gldstwmn

10-26-2005, 06:45 PM

Everybody makes mistakes David. Don't be too hard on yourself.

DavidMn

10-26-2005, 06:46 PM

Everybody makes mistakes David. Don't be too hard on yourself.Oh it's ok. I learned a lesson. But thank you for the support. I appriciate it.:nod:

markolas

10-26-2005, 06:47 PM

Oh god...

I was conned by my ex-roommate, whom I wouldn't piss on if he was on fire. And I was conned by the smarmy SOB who sold me this car I've got. Suffice it to say, I'll never have a car financed again, nor will I buy anything on credit. If I can't afford to pay cash, I don't need it. That's my new motto.

strandinthewind

10-26-2005, 06:48 PM

. . . If I can't afford to pay cash, I don't need it. That's my new motto.

Me too - and it sucks a$$ :mad: :mad:

DavidMn

10-26-2005, 06:49 PM

Oh god...

I was conned by my ex-roommate, whom I wouldn't piss on if he was on fire. And I was conned by the smarmy SOB who sold me this car I've got. Suffice it to say, I'll never have a car financed again, nor will I buy anything on credit. If I can't afford to pay cash, I don't need it. That's my new motto.I'll remember that for sure...

markolas

10-26-2005, 06:53 PM

Me too - and it sucks a$$ :mad: :mad:

I'm a bit surprised to hear you say that. :D

I dunno, I've gotten used to it. I honestly didn't run up huge credit card bills by going on a shopping spree...it was all to pay this psychotic ex-roommate who thought the world revolved around him. And to pay to keep this car, which was marked up to twice what it was worth, which was the real reason my bank wouldn't finance it...not because "I had no credit" as the car salesman said. Instead, Ford Credit financed it at 19% interest. But it's okay, because it's almost paid off now. You can bet your sweet, sweet ass I won't make that mistake twice.

DavidMn

10-26-2005, 06:54 PM

I'm a bit surprised to hear you say that. :D

I dunno, I've gotten used to it. I honestly didn't run up huge credit card bills by going on a shopping spree...it was all to pay this psychotic ex-roommate who thought the world revolved around him. And to pay to keep this car, which was marked up to twice what it was worth, which was the real reason my bank wouldn't finance it...not because "I had no credit" as the car salesman said. Instead, Ford Credit financed it at 19% interest. But it's okay, because it's almost paid off now. You can bet your sweet, sweet ass I won't make that mistake twice.Amen brother!!!

strandinthewind

10-26-2005, 06:56 PM

I'm a bit surprised to hear you say that. :D

I have gone on a budget :mad: and am no longer dipping into my stash like Imelda buying shoes :laugh:

DavidMn

10-26-2005, 06:57 PM

I have gone on a budget :mad: and am no longer dipping into my stash like Imelda buying shoes :laugh:I know. I hate budgets too!!!:mad: Unfortunetely for me, it's now a neccessity:nod:

strandinthewind

10-26-2005, 06:58 PM

I know. I hate budgets too!!!:mad: Unfortunetely for me, it's now a neccessity:nod:

Well, I went to buy a house the other day and was DAMN - where the F is all my money :laugh: I mean I've still a pile, but I hate to dig into that pile :laugh:

markolas

10-26-2005, 06:58 PM

I have gone on a budget :mad: and am no longer dipping into my stash like Imelda buying shoes :laugh:

You know, my only waterloo as far as spending money goes is fast food. Aside from the fact that I'm 30 pounds heavier than I was a couple of years ago, that **** is expensive! I'm trying to learn how to cook.

DavidMn

10-26-2005, 06:59 PM

You know, my only waterloo as far as spending money goes is fast food. Aside from the fact that I'm 30 pounds heavier than I was a couple of years ago, that **** is expensive! I'm trying to learn how to cook.Damn, that sounds just like me. Wendy's here...:nod:

strandinthewind

10-26-2005, 07:00 PM

You know, my only waterloo as far as spending money goes is fast food. Aside from the fact that I'm 30 pounds heavier than I was a couple of years ago, that **** is expensive! I'm trying to learn how to cook.

You know what is a good alternative. Buy frozen dinners. The portions are fair sized and many, like Garden View Lasagne, are really good - plus, they are like $3.00. Also, take a homemade sandwhich and your own soda to work. You can save like $100 a month that way.

DavidMn

10-26-2005, 07:03 PM

Well, I went to buy a house the other day and was DAMN - where the F is all my money :laugh: I mean I've still a pile, but I hate to dig into that pile :laugh:You're smart. I wish I could say the same for myself regarding money...:laugh:

markolas

10-26-2005, 07:06 PM

You know what is a good alternative. Buy frozen dinners. The portions are fair sized and many, like Garden View Lasagne, are really good - plus, they are like $3.00. Also, take a homemade sandwhich and your own soda to work. You can save like $100 a month that way.

Well, I've started buying Banquet TV dinners for 89 cents. :laugh:

But there are times when I absolutely *crave* cheeseburgers. They're like big, greasy crack rocks. I have no energy when I eat like that, and yet I can't seem to completely stop. :shrug:

DavidMn

10-26-2005, 07:07 PM

Well, I've started buying Banquet TV dinners for 89 cents. :laugh:

But there are times when I absolutely *crave* cheeseburgers. They're like big, greasy crack rocks. I have no energy when I eat like that, and yet I can't seem to completely stop. :shrug:No Ramen yet huh?:laugh:

strandinthewind

10-26-2005, 07:08 PM

Well, I've started buying Banquet TV dinners for 89 cents. :laugh:

But there are times when I absolutely *crave* cheeseburgers. They're like big, greasy crack rocks. I have no energy when I eat like that, and yet I can't seem to completely stop. :shrug:

OMG - $0.89 - that is scary shiitte :laugh: But, hey, a whole month's worth will cost ya like $45 :laugh:

markolas

10-26-2005, 07:09 PM

No Ramen yet huh?:laugh:

Oh god, I've tried eating that but I just can't. I bought some to take with me to lunch, but I almost threw up after I took the first bite. :distress:

DavidMn

10-26-2005, 07:10 PM

OMG - $0.89 - that is scary shiitte :laugh: But, hey, a whole month's worth will cost ya like $45 :laugh:Gut rot here we come!!!:thumbsup:

markolas

10-26-2005, 07:10 PM

OMG - $0.89 - that is scary shiitte :laugh: But, hey, a whole month's worth will cost ya like $45 :laugh:

I know, I'll probably die of cancer in 10 years. :laugh:

markolas

10-26-2005, 07:11 PM

Gut rot here we come!!!:thumbsup:

The McDonald's french fries have already done that, I think.

DavidMn

10-26-2005, 07:12 PM

I know, I'll probably die of cancer in 10 years. :laugh:Well, al least you wont die hungry......:lol:

wondergirl9847

10-26-2005, 07:21 PM

Another fast food eater here. I've sesly had it up to *here* with fast food though. I'm sick of Jack in the Box, Whataburger, Sonic, McDonalds, Burger Street, etc. Ugh. I have tried to start eating at home more, but it's difficult since I don't like to cook and I suck at it anyways. I had a Totinos pizza yesterday (those are good and CHEAP! :thumbsup: ) and last week, I made rigatoni. I'm so freakin' picky though, I hate everything! LOL I've recently discovered Lipton noodle soup that I love, so I've been making that once a week or so. I only eat once a day usually, then snack the rest of the time.

Anyways...about the money situation. I've never loaned lots of cash to anyone..well, once, to a close friend, but he paid me back and I trust him completely. :)

DavidMn

10-26-2005, 07:22 PM

Another fast food eater here. I've sesly had it up to *here* with fast food though. I'm sick of Jack in the Box, Whataburger, Sonic, McDonalds, Burger Street, etc. Ugh. I have tried to start eating at home more, but it's difficult since I don't like to cook and I suck at it anyways. I had a Totinos pizza yesterday (those are good and CHEAP! :thumbsup: ) and last week, I made rigatoni. I'm so freakin' picky though, I hate everything! LOL I've recently discovered Lipton noodle soup that I love, so I've been making that once a week or so. I only eat once a day usually, then snack the rest of the time.

Anyways...about the money situation. I've never loaned lots of cash to anyone..well, once, to a close friend, but he paid me back and I trust him completely. :)Well, that's good. Trustworthy people are hard to find these days:distress:

gldstwmn

10-26-2005, 07:24 PM

Oh god...

I was conned by my ex-roommate, whom I wouldn't piss on if he was on fire.

Honey for a Buddhist, I just have to say, you crack me up.

gldstwmn

10-26-2005, 07:27 PM

I have gone on a budget :mad: and am no longer dipping into my stash like Imelda buying shoes :laugh:

Honey, did you see the bond market today? It was a baaaad day for interest rates. Mama's worried. :shocked:

gldstwmn

10-26-2005, 07:30 PM

Well, I've started buying Banquet TV dinners for 89 cents. :laugh:

But there are times when I absolutely *crave* cheeseburgers. They're like big, greasy crack rocks. I have no energy when I eat like that, and yet I can't seem to completely stop. :shrug:

I had one from McCormick & Schmicks for (late) lunch. I even ate the fries. :distress:

markolas

10-26-2005, 07:30 PM

Honey for a Buddhist, I just have to say, you crack me up.

Well, I'm a work in progress. :)

DavidMn

10-26-2005, 07:31 PM

Well, I'm a work in progress. :)So are we all.:)

markolas

10-26-2005, 07:31 PM

I had one from McCormick & Schmicks for (late) lunch. I even ate the fries. :distress:

They're gonna have to put me on that show Intervention before too long. :laugh:

gldstwmn

10-26-2005, 07:32 PM

So are we all.:)

So true.:nod:

gldstwmn

10-26-2005, 07:33 PM

They're gonna have to put me on that show Intervention before too long. :laugh:
I will be doing 200 sit ups later. :nod:

DavidMn

10-26-2005, 07:33 PM

So true.:nod:When I'M perfect, that's when the world will end for sure....:laugh: