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    I have enough money to buy an RC30

    because my insurance company has cash settled part of my insurance claim after the earthquakes.

    How do I convince my SO that buying an RC30 is a more sound financial decision than fixing the driveway?

    Your thoughts callers?
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    Maybe because another earthquake will stuff it again.
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    ...convincing yourself is 90% of the job done...

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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    because my insurance company has cash settled part of my insurance claim after the earthquakes.

    How do I convince my SO that buying an RC30 is a more sound financial decision than fixing the driveway?

    Your thoughts callers?
    No convincing required...
    "settled part of my insurance claim"

    There is your answer right there. Use this part of the settlement for the RC30. And use the other part, when it comes, for the driveway.

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    "honey, i'm buying a motorbike, keep in mind i am a lawerjew, any objections will be summarily overruled, if you persist, you will be charged with obstruction"


    or just lick her fanny, ask just before the "yes, yes YES" part...

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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    because my insurance company has cash settled part of my insurance claim after the earthquakes.

    How do I convince my SO that buying an RC30 is a more sound financial decision than fixing the driveway?

    Your thoughts callers?
    Show her how snuggled in it looks in the spare room under the new duvet. Her heart will melt.
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    From what I heard at a business meeting today , I'd take the money and move North.
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    Just pitch it as an appreciating asset, the driveway isn't going to make you any money is it?

    Then buy her some jewelry.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Akzle View Post
    "honey, i'm buying a motorbike, keep in mind i am a lawerjew, any objections will be summarily overruled, if you persist, you will be charged with obstruction"

    .
    you're single I take it?
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    buy the bike, and 5 boxes of beer.
    the beer to be used as bait to get mates to come around and help you do the driveway yourself - saving money.
    job done

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    No point having a pretty bike if you can't get it up the drive is there!

    I can answer in no other way though as work on my driveway starts in a month. Got $17k for the total fix and will get the work done for about $13.5k. Balance is going towards recarpeting the house along with what I'm saving on the house settlement by doing my house repairs myself. If I'm lucky I'll have about $3k left over to play with after all that. It's a bugger being a grown-up sometimes!
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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    you're single I take it?
    only on tuesdays...

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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    because my insurance company has cash settled part of my insurance claim after the earthquakes.

    How do I convince my SO that buying an RC30 is a more sound financial decision than fixing the driveway?

    Your thoughts callers?
    It's easier to ask for forgiveness than permission...

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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    How do I convince my SO that buying an RC30 is a more sound financial decision than fixing the driveway?

    You don't need to convince anyone, you just need to man up and do it you softcock
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    Quote Originally Posted by HenryDorsetCase View Post
    because my insurance company has cash settled part of my insurance claim after the earthquakes.

    How do I convince my SO that buying an RC30 is a more sound financial decision than fixing the driveway?

    Your thoughts callers?
    From lawyer to almost acceptable human being in one purchase....or a new driveway. You be the judge!

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