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Ok Rap, marriage always raises the concepts of fidelity, commitment, faithfulness and truth and honesty......
So remember, we as gentlemen are always ethical, honest, committed, and truthful in all of our affairs. We will never, ever lie to anyone..... but there are two allowable exceptions:
- The IRS
- When your wife asks if you like her new dress, your answer is always: _________________?
Congratulations!
Roland
'93 Coupe Tip Silver on Grey, '02 911 C4S, '89 Vanagon Syncro -- (RIP: 944, 911SC, 931, MGB, VW Bug, GTO, Sprite.)
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Having watched the last year of political candidates, I am learning how to spin things. Consider for example my choice of wording "... truthful in all of our affairs." could be interpreted as truthful "within" the affair. And so we might conclude that you have to be truthful with your girlfriend but not with those who are "outside" of the affair. It depends on what the meaning of "in" is ........ or is is ......... or is in ...........or in in .......... or ... (Bubba, please help me here?).
Oh I don't know, it's always a challenge, I've always found it difficult to be truthful at the same time with both my wife and girlfriend. I've found it is usually simpler if they simply meet each other, and then everyone can just openly share the truth.
Roland
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So true! But I have heard it's easier if the wife and girlfriend are twins.
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Early in our marriage my new wife tried to convince me that I should get rid of the 968 due to the high cost of maintenance/mile. I enthusiastically agreed since I would have more money to spend on mistresses, gambling and alcohol...12 Years happily married
Jay
“Faster, Faster, until the thrill of speed overcomes the fear of death.” - Hunter S. Thompson
"I couldn't find the sports car of my dreams, so I built it myself." ~Dr. Ferdinand Porsche
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It may not be a good investment, but it is at least an investment. Compared to the loss in value our Volvo and Lexus have experienced since purchase, the 968 is a blue-chip stock. And the dividends cannot be measured using dollars and cents. I drove mine to Carson City yesterday for POST graduation (an event and drive that I generally do not relish). I arrived in a great mood, the event was a success, and I had a built in excuse if I had been pulled over by a trooper (I'm in a hurry to see your fellow officers graduate, now how about an escort!).
Porsche, still a lot cheaper than a cheerleader and a lawyer!
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I think the 968 is a great investment depending on your own use and plans for the car, and only if you cherish the car. Consider that over the 10 past years of ownership, values have not gone down at all, and I think are somewhat higher. For one possible comparison, a new BMW now 10 years old is likely a loss of $40,000. Sure 968s require some maintenance, but unless there is something serious, then it will only be (I am guessing) $500 - $1,500 a year for maintenance in the category of "old car repairs" (can't count normal maintenance here). So let's take the max, and $1,500 is $125.00 per month.
Mine is daily driver, enjoy it every day, this 968 and the '82 911 I drove for 11 years were the least expensive, most enjoyable, and most reliable cars I have ever seen or had. Now please tell me what other car, of the 968 quality and desirability, looks, performance can I have for $125.00 per month without any depreciation?
Roland
'93 Coupe Tip Silver on Grey, '02 911 C4S, '89 Vanagon Syncro -- (RIP: 944, 911SC, 931, MGB, VW Bug, GTO, Sprite.)
