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CPTL · 12 April 2009, 02:25 AM

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.

AIKO · 12 April 2009, 02:29 AM

We got enough for any sports Rolex. You know what I bought????

Painting the house. Ug.

Chris B · 12 April 2009, 02:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPTL

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

emmagee · 12 April 2009, 03:26 AM

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.

GMT Time · 12 April 2009, 03:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPTL

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!

Yume-sama · 12 April 2009, 03:40 AM

Honestly... the Wedding can be a little less nice.

allanofcalifornia · 12 April 2009, 03:41 AM

The question should be which Rolex to buy, not if I should buy. Also the title should be "The taxman giveth and Rolex taketh".

Allan

Jeff in Florida · 12 April 2009, 04:28 AM

Statistically speaking, the Rolex should last longer than the marriage...

Lion · 12 April 2009, 04:33 AM

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!!!

ErikAalto · 12 April 2009, 05:10 AM

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.

Omega_Precision · 12 April 2009, 05:29 AM

The taxman giveth....

and you should spendeth!

Cato · 12 April 2009, 05:43 AM

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.

kcmo · 12 April 2009, 05:56 AM

Kevin, I CAN HELP! I bet you know HOW!!!!!!

Ready for transaction#2?

TheVTCGuy · 12 April 2009, 05:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

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....

Gasoil4ever · 12 April 2009, 06:14 AM

I am giving more than the price of a SS daytona this year ;-(

In France taxes kill you...

Chris B · 12 April 2009, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheVTCGuy

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

hooliganhooker · 12 April 2009, 08:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris B

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

Dom · 12 April 2009, 10:02 AM

Luckily I bought my watch before the tax man rang!!!

sea-dweller · 12 April 2009, 10:05 AM

I invested my refund into some (bargain, I hope) stock mutual funds.

ryan_m · 12 April 2009, 10:17 AM

with my income tax refund im using it towards a trip to europe. but for you a rolex will be just fine.

Toxicant · 12 April 2009, 11:15 AM

Buy some gold or silver, take possession and protect yourself.

CPTL · 13 April 2009, 03:33 AM

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.

12 April 2009, 02:25 AM	#1
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	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. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

12 April 2009, 04:33 AM	#9
Lion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Real Name: Leo Location: Midwest Watch: GMT-II 16710 PEPSI Posts: 21,461	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!!! __________________ SS GMT-II 16710 PEPSI(Z-serial#) THE ONLY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MEN AND BOYS IS THE PRICE OF THE TOYS!!! MontBlanc Meisterstuck Doue Silver Barley MontBlanc Meisterstuck Solitaire Doue Signum Proud Card Carrying Member of the Curmudgeons.....Yikes!!!

12 April 2009, 06:14 AM	#15
Gasoil4ever "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cameroun Watch: GS Snowflake Posts: 1,534	I am giving more than the price of a SS daytona this year ;-( In France taxes kill you... __________________ 16710 GMT Master II "M" , SD4000, GS Snowflake, Stowa Marine Original.

12 April 2009, 10:05 AM	#19
sea-dweller "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Dennis Location: Bay Area - 925 Posts: 40,018	I invested my refund into some (bargain, I hope) stock mutual funds. __________________ TRF Member #6699 (since September 2007)

12 April 2009, 11:15 AM	#21
Toxicant "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Real Name: Ron Location: Maine, USA Posts: 374	Buy some gold or silver, take possession and protect yourself. __________________ Time is precious, regulate it with class.

12 April 2009, 02:29 AM	#2
AIKO "TRF" Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 1,937	We got enough for any sports Rolex. You know what I bought???? Painting the house. Ug.

12 April 2009, 03:26 AM	#4
emmagee Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 237	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.

12 April 2009, 03:40 AM	#6
Yume-sama "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CAN / SIN Watch: Plat. Masterpiece Posts: 1,959	Honestly... the Wedding can be a little less nice.

12 April 2009, 03:41 AM	#7
allanofcalifornia "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: Allan Location: California Posts: 3,210	The question should be which Rolex to buy, not if I should buy. Also the title should be "The taxman giveth and Rolex taketh". Allan

12 April 2009, 04:28 AM	#8
Jeff in Florida Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Real Name: Jeff Location: Florida Watch: Sub LV M series Posts: 86	Statistically speaking, the Rolex should last longer than the marriage...

12 April 2009, 05:10 AM	#10
ErikAalto "TRF" Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Real Name: Erik Location: Clayton, NC Watch: Datejust Posts: 322	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.

12 April 2009, 05:29 AM	#11
Omega_Precision Banned Join Date: Dec 2008 Real Name: Henry Location: CA, US Watch: ing basketball Posts: 2,977	The taxman giveth.... and you should spendeth!

12 April 2009, 05:43 AM	#12
Cato Banned Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Land of the Lost Watch: 116610LN Posts: 2,201	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.

12 April 2009, 05:56 AM	#13
kcmo "TRF" Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Real Name: Karis Location: USA Posts: 19,377	Kevin, I CAN HELP! I bet you know HOW!!!!!! Ready for transaction#2?

12 April 2009, 10:02 AM	#18
Dom "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Dominik Location: Zürich Watch: Rolex, Patek, FPJ Posts: 381	Luckily I bought my watch before the tax man rang!!!

12 April 2009, 10:17 AM	#20
ryan_m "TRF" Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: Ryan Location: Toronto Watch: Rolex 116710 Posts: 198	with my income tax refund im using it towards a trip to europe. but for you a rolex will be just fine.

13 April 2009, 03:33 AM	#22
CPTL "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Kevin Location: Texas on my mind Watch: Sub Date; SS/WG DJ Posts: 2,445	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. __________________ 16610 Submariner Date; D Serial 16234 DateJust SS with WG Fluted Bezel & Jubillee, White Roman Dial; F Serial 16570 Explorer II White Dial; M Serial And Hers: 78240 Mid-Size DateJust SS with Domed Bezel & Oyster, White Roman; D Serial

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