I just did a bad thing. Punish me any way you'd like.

Deja Q

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Fri Apr-27-07 07:22 PM
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I just did a bad thing. Punish me any way you'd like.

:cry:

I bought a $500 video card for $350.

:cry:

I kept telling myself I wouldn't.

:cry:

But it's a damn good card, it's by and large the same $500 price online, and I'm single.

:)

:cry:

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Evoman

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Fri Apr-27-07 08:59 PM
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1. Reminds me...as soon as I get out of grad school and get my student loan

payments under control, I'm gonna buy a hell of a computer.

How is buying a video card a bad thing? Was it hot (stolen) or something? I'm not seeing the bad part.

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Deja Q

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Fri Apr-27-07 09:08 PM
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4. I'm supposed to be saving money.

I'm in no dire straits financially, but still - I've been trying to break old habits.

And if it wasn't for the price drop (store going out of business), I wouldn't have bought it at all. 30% off was well below mail order prices.

Plus, there was only 2 cards left. I know they'd sell quick at $350. Not when they can be had online for $450~$500.

Besides, I just bought the Vista upgrade and new web development software as well.

On the plus side, once I learn it all I'll be more 'marketable'. Half the reason I do something is for knowledge in the first place. Only now, for leisure, I can play the games at a really nice speed...

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Evoman

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Fri Apr-27-07 09:10 PM
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8. Man, don't worry about it.

$350? Wouldn't buy you a cup of coffe. Okay...maybe 300 cups of coffee or so, but still.

Its your money, man. You have no little kids to steal it. Enjoy your fast new games.

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Deja Q

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Fri Apr-27-07 09:13 PM
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9. True. If society collapses, having a million $ wouldn't make a difference.

I don't think it will collapse anytime soon... and I just like to worry.

Been a good life anyway. :)

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Evoman

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Fri Apr-27-07 09:18 PM
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11. The only reason to save money is for a Jet Pack.

PERIOD.

And they haven't perfected those yet. Someday........

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mainegreen

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Fri Apr-27-07 09:01 PM
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2. No. Video cards are important.

Or so I tell myself

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Deja Q

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Fri Apr-27-07 09:09 PM
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5. They are. One needs to see things.

I do have some regret in buying it, but I'm keeping it in check.

No excess spending for another month. :) Again, if the store wasn't closing and as such no deal, I wouldn't have bought.

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wildhorses

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Fri Apr-27-07 09:07 PM
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3. ----

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Deja Q

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Fri Apr-27-07 09:09 PM
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6. _!_

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wildhorses

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Fri Apr-27-07 09:10 PM
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7. :>)

:hug:

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TOhioLiberal

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Fri Apr-27-07 09:17 PM
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10. Assume the position...

:spank::spank::spank:

I would have bought it too. :spank: :rofl:

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Deja Q

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Fri Apr-27-07 09:21 PM
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12. Oh GOD that feels good! More! MORE!

:rofl:

Definitely no more spending for a while... and I found a couple items I can return anyway. :thumbsup:

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Generic Brad

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Fri Apr-27-07 10:55 PM
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13. I'm the pushover parental type

How can I berate you for purchasing something that will provide you so much enjoyment? Indulge and be happy, HypnoToad.

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ContraBass Black

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Fri Apr-27-07 10:56 PM
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14. Watch out for other components trying to sneak into your home behind it.

Computer upgrades travel in packs.

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