Robert Rountree wrote: > This type of thinking is very hard to get through to some people (especially > younger ones)... they spend life rushing around putting out all the > little fires, ignored and now smoldering.... then it just seems to > take one good breeze (disaster) and they all start bursting into flames.... because this particular shoe fits so well, i feel the need to speak up. i'm young and i'm one of the people who puts out little fires when i can. however, i only do so because i'm broke. bottom line. luckily, with this list i can do some of my own work (replacing my clutch being my most impressive feat to date) and save a little on parts. sure, my westy would love to get 4 new yoko's. and a muffler. and synthetic lubes. and new fuel lines. and this. and that. but it's not in the cards right now. instead, i smile, get two 'cheaper' tires and save up for the next fire knowing that one day, i'll be giving the 'preventive maintenance' advice. just wanted to say that so as to eliminate any sort of overgeneralization. thanks. Rik |
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