Cloud's car stuff

[xoxoxoBruce]

No, I don't look over my shoulder. I stay aware of where every car around me is at all times.

[glatt]

If you drive fast enough, you don't need any mirrors. You just look out the front.

[xoxoxoBruce]

Yeah, I think that's part of my success.

[classicman]

I hear you, glatt. I was giving my experience. FWIW - I've owned a grand total of 1 new car in my entire life. I will never do that again without money to burn. (which will be never, given my new life situation)

I can still see where it is basically impossible for some/many to buy a car outright without a loan. Too many do NOT have the discipline to force themselves to save that monthly amount either. I'm not saying its right, just that it is.

And I think monster is more right than not. For example, I know of a family that spends over $600 a month on their cell phones and a couple hundred more on their TV/internet. They have the latest phones all the time and even their youngest kids <10yrs old have phones.
Yes, between phones internet and tv, they spend about $1000 a month.
They are losing their home. The foreclosure should take place mid December.

[jimhelm]

Originally Posted by xoxoxoBruce

No, I don't look over my shoulder. I stay aware of where every car around me is at all times.

that's key. my dad taught me that very specifically when I was learning. Especially true on a motorcycle. I look into other people's side mirrors and try to tell if they're paying attention too. Also, in traffic, don't look at the car in front of you... look at the one in front if it.