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Old 12 April 2009, 02:25 AM   #1
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The taxman giveth...what to do??

So, I just completed my e-file. There will be enough in the return for a GMT-II Pepsi. YEAH!!!

The question is, do I blow it all on another Rolex....

Or spend it on my upcoming wedding?

Just kidding, guys--I know what I have to do. Just wanted to share my agony with you all! The Pepsi has been singing to me lately at a particularly high volume.
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Old 12 April 2009, 02:29 AM   #2
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We got enough for any sports Rolex. You know what I bought????



Painting the house. Ug.
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Old 12 April 2009, 02:32 AM   #3
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So, I just completed my e-file. There will be enough in the return for a GMT-II Pepsi. YEAH!!!

The question is, do I blow it all on another Rolex....

Or spend it on my upcoming wedding?

Just kidding, guys--I know what I have to do. Just wanted to share my agony with you all! The Pepsi has been singing to me lately at a particularly high volume.

I'm going through my 3rd divorce, have a guess what I'd advise you, here's a clue


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7vfl5iRueU




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Old 12 April 2009, 05:56 AM   #4
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I'm going through my 3rd divorce, have a guess what I'd advise you, here's a clue


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7vfl5iRueU




Hey Chris! You and I should hang out... I'm always on the lookout for a future ex-wife....
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Old 12 April 2009, 07:33 AM   #5
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Hey Chris! You and I should hang out... I'm always on the lookout for a future ex-wife....

You wouldn't want this one pal, her ring-tone on my phone is Elvis' "Devil in Disguise", I swear thats true
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Old 12 April 2009, 08:54 AM   #6
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I'm going through my 3rd divorce, have a guess what I'd advise you, here's a clue


http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7vfl5iRueU




I had my 3rd divorce about 12 years ago. It's like a "forest fire". Sure everything burns to the ground, but it's a time for rebirth. It's the
CIRCLE OF WIFE

To the OP: Buy the darn watch!!

p.s. ijen's avatar reminds me of my 5th wife
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Old 12 April 2009, 03:26 AM   #7
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I've never gotten a refund in my life, I always end up sending them a check; might as well walk outside and light the cash on fire.
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Old 12 April 2009, 03:37 AM   #8
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So, I just completed my e-file. There will be enough in the return for a GMT-II Pepsi. YEAH!!!

The question is, do I blow it all on another Rolex....

Or spend it on my upcoming wedding?

Just kidding, guys--I know what I have to do. Just wanted to share my agony with you all! The Pepsi has been singing to me lately at a particularly high volume.
hahaha my tax return!
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Old 12 April 2009, 03:40 AM   #9
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Honestly... the Wedding can be a little less nice.
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Old 12 April 2009, 03:41 AM   #10
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The question should be which Rolex to buy, not if I should buy. Also the title should be "The taxman giveth and Rolex taketh".


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Old 12 April 2009, 04:28 AM   #11
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Statistically speaking, the Rolex should last longer than the marriage...
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Old 12 April 2009, 04:33 AM   #12
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Kevin, you know what your priorities should be and am doing the right thing. There will be another day and time when you can buy the PEPSI!!!
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Old 12 April 2009, 05:10 AM   #13
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Do not waste the money on your wedding!!!

I've never understood the purpose of a big, overdone wedding. So a bunch of people you see once ever couple years can witness your little exciting day?

I say have a small, intimate ceremony with only the people relevant in your life, and spare the expense of the self important people who think they belong there.

My wife's parents paid in excess of $20k for our wedding, and it lasted 4.5 hours. We have pictures to remember it, but the pictures would be the same with or without the extra guests that don't matter to us.

They later told us that in the absence of the wedding expense, that money would have gone towards helping us purchase a house.

So if you can think of an expense other than the wedding to use the money for, go for it! Weddings are a silly thing to throw money away on.
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Old 12 April 2009, 05:29 AM   #14
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The taxman giveth....

and you should spendeth!
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Old 12 April 2009, 05:43 AM   #15
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I owe, like every year.

If I were you, I'd get the watch. A wedding is more of a temporal thing: it will last but a single day. A watch you can enjoy for decades. I've always found the nicest weddings to be simple affairs. Too much flash and bling at a wedding is bad luck.
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Old 12 April 2009, 05:56 AM   #16
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Kevin, I CAN HELP! I bet you know HOW!!!!!!

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Old 12 April 2009, 06:14 AM   #17
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I am giving more than the price of a SS daytona this year ;-(

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Old 12 April 2009, 10:02 AM   #18
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Luckily I bought my watch before the tax man rang!!!
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I invested my refund into some (bargain, I hope) stock mutual funds.
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Old 12 April 2009, 10:17 AM   #20
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with my income tax refund im using it towards a trip to europe. but for you a rolex will be just fine.
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Old 12 April 2009, 11:15 AM   #21
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Old 13 April 2009, 03:33 AM   #22
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We're definitely not over-doing the wedding. This is the second for both of us; we've been married before for a combined total of under 5 years. So, we're not going to get carried away, but I think it's important to gather with family and close friends (with good food and booze). We're going to have about 40 people, including parents, siblings, and close friends, with an intimate (catered) gathering at our house afterward.

Still, it blows my mind how much things cost. $2000 for food for 40 people. $500 for a string duo to play the ceremony. Approx $1000 for booze, wine, and champagne. I'm paying a former client who needs a few bucks $200 to serve drinks and help us set up/clean up. And, of course, you have to get a new suit, dress, and some moderate decorations. I'm putting my folks up in a hotel for 5 days. Then you've got rings and honeymoon getting close to $10k by themselves.

No church. No flowers. No reception hall. No rehearsal dinner. All in, from dress to rings to honeymoon, I'm well over $15k.

Which means no Pepsi.
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