What was something you always wanted,and could finally afford as an adult.

[GodFearinGunTotin]

As a kid I always wanted to fly….dad and I would look at old magazines of some machine made of lawn mower parts and wings that could take flight. Always wanted to make a contraption that would take me into the are and fly over the swamps, lakes and fields around my house….often dreamed of what that would be like. Around 1999 after a divorce I saw a ad in auto RV for a flight lesson in a powered parachute….I had been in the Army on helicopters and had sky dived also so I signed up and took a hour course and same day took my first flight….WOW. Couple months later got a loan and bought a kit and put it together myself and flew that over the place I grew up as a kid for several years. View attachment 52851


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That's cool. I've thought about something like that.

 

[rudyman]

A bull dozer ,john Deere 450 diesel . 6 way blade. To much fun .......I almost bought a roadgrader this weekend. Had the wife convinced we could use it to plow snow out of the driveway with it. She looked at me with that look that she uses to tell the grandkids you can have 1 more cookie. After 30 years of marriage I think she finds my excuses and justifications "amusing"

 

[Sylvain]

Still can't afford them. The price(s) are still too high -- in several ways.

$50 and a

You can pay with nachos.

Cops: Hooker Wanted Nachos For Sex Act | The Smoking Gun

 

[91FXRS]

Always wanted a Harley even before they were cool. Family and house came first but I finally got one... or two....

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

$50 and a

You can pay with nachos.

Cops: Hooker Wanted Nachos For Sex Act | The Smoking Gun

Dividing my life in half is a high price to pay for 15 minutes of nacho encrusted sex.

 

[jgressley2003]

A Ford Mustang. I took a liking to guns about 7 years ago and finally landed a good job where I could afford them, now I'm married and can't buy anything again.

 

[SSGSAD]

A Brand new vehicle .....

I bought my brand new 2005 Dodge Caravan, in Aug., of

2004, when I was deployed .....

it bit the dust, a few years back .....

350,000 miles, and no major engine work,

and no transmission work .....

YES, I do take care of my cars .....

 

[Bapak2ja]

A Ford Mustang. I took a liking to guns about 7 years ago and finally landed a good job where I could afford them, now I'm married and can't buy anything again.

Ditto on the Ford Mustang. I own a 1997 base model and just love driving it. Since it is paid for, I can manage a few other toys, too. Hang tough, jg, when the kids are gone you will miss them more than you enjoy the guns.

 

[pack-indy]

Land. Something about owning land when I was a kid seemed appealing.

 

[indyjohn]

Land. Something about owning land when I was a kid seemed appealing.

This. I grew up on 140 acres, didn't miss it until I had teenagers. I thank God OkieGirl gets it and drove me to a place where we could teach our kids the "simple life". Not until then did I realized what they were missing as they grew up in suburbia. Now, all four of them ask every weekend if we are "going to the property". I couldn't be happier.

 

[MrAverage]

I'm just happy to hand over all my money to my wife and government to spend in a manner they feel appropriate. Dreaming is for those without sleep apnea.

 

[7.62]

Besides hookers?

Lmao!

 

[jgressley2003]

Ditto on the Ford Mustang. I own a 1997 base model and just love driving it. Since it is paid for, I can manage a few other toys, too. Hang tough, jg, when the kids are gone you will miss them more than you enjoy the guns.

I had a 90 LX 5.0 convertible for about 8 years then traded it on an 01 GT convertible which I still own. They are pretty reliable vehicles and like you said fun to drive. I don't have any kids yet that's why I'm trying to get more guns first lol.

 

[The Bubba Effect]

freedom

 

[hoosierdoc]

I had my thirteenth toe removed. Finally.

 

[Expat]

A Barracuda in excellent condition. Still can't afford one...

 

[churchmouse]

Wow. So many things. So many dreams.

 

[Leo]

Flying, excitement, education were tops on my list. I was able to keep myself in sport bikes, a part owner of a small plane, skydiving, power boats, etc. I enjoyed studying through several degrees and certificates and some post graduate work. The work paid off. I thought retirement would be great, and it probably is with good health. That is where I came up short.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

Still don't have an old school Challenger. I have way too many and varied interests. For the most part I've been able to pursue them. I feel blessed in that.

 

[Hkindiana]

This:.