andro1
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Loc: Allen, TX, USA
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06-10-10 10:12 AM - Post#112832
So I was watching House Hunters International on HGTV yesterday and there was this young couple - probably in their thirties, early forties at the most.
They have four kids and a nice house in Phoenix. They want to buy a vacation home in Fiji and their budget is a half million dollars. They ultimately buy something for like four hundred thousand dollars.
I just looked up fares for a family of six to go to Fiji and it comes to close to seven thousand dollars.
Wow.....I don't know what they do for a living, but I sure chose the wrong field it appears!
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allen
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06-10-10 10:35 AM - Post#112836
In response to andro1
What does any of that have to do with having a good life?
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andro1
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Loc: Allen, TX, USA
Reg: 11-05-03
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06-10-10 10:41 AM - Post#112837
In response to allen
Why shouldn't it?
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civicminded
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Loc: Lone Star State
Reg: 04-24-02
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06-10-10 10:58 AM - Post#112843
In response to andro1
Haven't seen that, but I do know some folks that like to hang out at Fiji. I want to visit places like that myself. But if I could buy an expensive home I think I would consider those in Florida, that are a third off now (beach homes on the west coast). But it's interesting, thanks.
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mom27girls
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Reg: 03-28-08
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06-10-10 11:48 AM - Post#112844
In response to civicminded
The people I work with travel all the time for free or very cheap.. They make that kind of money. Go look at the front cover of Success from home Mag.
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Pollyanna
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Posts: 1039
Reg: 08-16-04
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06-10-10 12:53 PM - Post#112851
In response to andro1
Well they had to buy a cheaper house to afford the airfare. Love that show. People also receive inheritances. I'm waiting for mine . . .
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civicminded
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Loc: Lone Star State
Reg: 04-24-02
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06-10-10 01:07 PM - Post#112853
In response to Pollyanna
Me waitin' too, but can't think of anyone that will leave me anything like that. Maybe we'll benefit from someone like the lady that left her fortune to the town...well, it could happen again.   
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denisew
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Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 02-18-02
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06-10-10 06:12 PM - Post#112899
In response to civicminded
We'd have to win the lottery to afford places like they show on that television show. But, I don't play lottery . . . gotta save my money.
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civicminded
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Loc: Lone Star State
Reg: 04-24-02
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06-10-10 06:42 PM - Post#112907
In response to denisew
Don't watch TV shows, but have tried the Lottery. Problem with it (besides the odds) is the Lotto folks forgot to let me win, yet, haha.
Yeah I thought about figuring out how to get one of those houses I mentioned, and sell when things improved...but I'm afraid that is kinda like knowing when the lotto would hit. 
Edited by civicminded on 06-10-10 06:42 PM. Reason for edit: No reason given.
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MissingChico
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Reg: 02-13-06
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06-11-10 07:48 AM - Post#112945
In response to civicminded
Any life in a small town with local businesses, an ocean view, cool breezes is the good life for me. I can get that in Mexico for a fraction of the price. The only downside is my aching face from all the constant smiling.
BTW, I love that show. I think I have 15 episodes recorded on my DVR. Loved Bangkok, St Croix, Portugal and Spain, still waiting for Manila.
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Cricket
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Loc: Allen
Reg: 04-25-08
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06-11-10 10:43 AM - Post#112984
In response to civicminded
I visualize abundance & wealth daily! 
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Jimi Ray Clapton
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Reg: 09-03-07
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06-12-10 07:14 PM - Post#113151
In response to Cricket
The key is not to have what you want, but to want what you have.
; - )
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workingmom
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Posts: 1052
Loc: Allen, TX
Reg: 06-03-04
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06-12-10 10:05 PM - Post#113160
In response to Jimi Ray Clapton
Amen - trying my hardest to teach that lesson to my children because if they learn it they will have one of the primary keys to happiness in life.
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Al C
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Loc: McKinney/Allen, TX
Reg: 02-16-01
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06-13-10 11:40 AM - Post#113175
In response to Jimi Ray Clapton
The key is not to have what you want, but to want what you have.
; - )
May I revise a bit?
... not to have what you want, but to be happy with what you have.
Sometimes we may not want what we have. But we can still make the best of the situation regardless. Blessings can be disguised.
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Jimi Ray Clapton
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06-13-10 06:52 PM - Post#113187
In response to workingmom
if they learn it they will have one of the primary keys to happiness in life.
Indeed. Once this clicked with me my whole life changed. Interestingly, any "struggle" evaporated and the opportunity doors began opening. It no longer matters what I have or don't have... regardless, I *choose* happiness. And the most amazing thing is you don't have to "do" anything. Just simply change your perspective. It's free and it's easy.
Avoid supplication, choose appreciation.
Good stuff. ; - )
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Al C
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Posts: 5538
Loc: McKinney/Allen, TX
Reg: 02-16-01
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06-13-10 07:11 PM - Post#113190
In response to Jimi Ray Clapton
if they learn it they will have one of the primary keys to happiness in life.
Indeed. Once this clicked with me my whole life changed. Interestingly, any "struggle" evaporated and the opportunity doors began opening. It no longer matters what I have or don't have... regardless, I *choose* happiness. And the most amazing thing is you don't have to "do" anything. Just simply change your perspective. It's free and it's easy.
Avoid supplication, choose appreciation.
Good stuff. ; - )
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