THE CZickness XLIX....Tackling 2023 with CZ style...

[wtburnette]

Good morning folks. I missed a bday! Happys to you, Tim!

Probably not the best group to admit this to… But I’m suffering from guilt. I had mentioned that I was seeing about Uncle Sam upgrading my daily driver for me. Which after conferring with mama, she agreed I “deserved” it… Now I struggle with that, because I don’t feel like I “deserve” anything. I feel guilty for wanting something like that when my current daily works “fine”… It could be bigger. It could be more comfortable. It could have working dash gauges (I currently use a speedo/odometer app on my phone to track fuel)… there are other things we’ve wanted to do, some house things, as well as some repairs to our family hauler. Which I had intended on probably maybe replacing with whatever vehicle I ended up with…

But I can’t shake the guilt. My fault. Not anyone else’s. It’s a mental thing. And I believe I’m going to hold off, make some necessary repairs to my current s10 and some to the Yukon. And call it a day. Continue to grind away. And maybe plan on an upgrade after I finish this major side project I’ve got going on with some paint and body work on a Scout.

I have guilt over a few things over the course of my life, but not in what I own. I've worked pretty much every day since I was 16. My job now isn't the most difficult job in the world, but I worked a lot of jobs to get here and what I do is important to my company. How I spend my money is up to no one but myself.

You work hard, you pay your taxes, you provide for your family. Why the angst over wanting something better? I agree with your wife that you deserve it.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Good morning folks. I missed a bday! Happys to you, Tim!

Probably not the best group to admit this to… But I’m suffering from guilt. I had mentioned that I was seeing about Uncle Sam upgrading my daily driver for me. Which after conferring with mama, she agreed I “deserved” it… Now I struggle with that, because I don’t feel like I “deserve” anything. I feel guilty for wanting something like that when my current daily works “fine”… It could be bigger. It could be more comfortable. It could have working dash gauges (I currently use a speedo/odometer app on my phone to track fuel)… there are other things we’ve wanted to do, some house things, as well as some repairs to our family hauler. Which I had intended on probably maybe replacing with whatever vehicle I ended up with…

But I can’t shake the guilt. My fault. Not anyone else’s. It’s a mental thing. And I believe I’m going to hold off, make some necessary repairs to my current s10 and some to the Yukon. And call it a day. Continue to grind away. And maybe plan on an upgrade after I finish this major side project I’ve got going on with some paint and body work on a Scout.

You don't deserve it, you earned it. Big difference. You work hard and take care of the family first. Time for dad to cash in.

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

And happy belated birthday 88!

 

[mcapo]

Morn'n fellas

Happy bday 88!!

Continued prayers for Henri and the Deacon.

I’m saying the same…

 

[mcapo]

I have immediate guilt after buying anything I don’t absolutely need.

But I quickly get over it and move on…

 

[wtburnette]

Feeling a bit better than I thought I would after having a bit too much to drink last night. My habit of drinking a couple bottles of water and taking an extra multivitamin before bed seems to have a good track record.

Came across a recipe for a Tommy's Magarita (no orange liqueur, more agave syrup). Had to try a couple to make sure I had a proper sample of tasting...

Not bad, but I'll keep with my regular recipe(s).

 

[ChrisK]

Taking Henri to her first rehab appointment today. She is doing pretty good this morning.

 

[WebSnyper]

. I take the time to do the research, run scenarios through my head and take a break from it. If I come back to it again as a possibility, then I take a deeper dive. I try not to just jump on things anymore. It’s hard. Extremely hard. Takes constant work… but FOMO, Fear of Missing Out, is no longer the way I want to live!

That's wisdom talking. Keep listening to it.

 

[hANNAbONE]

Good morning folks. I missed a bday! Happys to you, Tim!

Probably not the best group to admit this to… But I’m suffering from guilt. I had mentioned that I was seeing about Uncle Sam upgrading my daily driver for me. Which after conferring with mama, she agreed I “deserved” it… Now I struggle with that, because I don’t feel like I “deserve” anything. I feel guilty for wanting something like that when my current daily works “fine”… It could be bigger. It could be more comfortable. It could have working dash gauges (I currently use a speedo/odometer app on my phone to track fuel)… there are other things we’ve wanted to do, some house things, as well as some repairs to our family hauler. Which I had intended on probably maybe replacing with whatever vehicle I ended up with…

But I can’t shake the guilt. My fault. Not anyone else’s. It’s a mental thing. And I believe I’m going to hold off, make some necessary repairs to my current s10 and some to the Yukon. And call it a day. Continue to grind away. And maybe plan on an upgrade after I finish this major side project I’ve got going on with some paint and body work on a Scout.

The way the world is spinnin' it may not matter Jon...honestly things here in the heartland could easily turn on a dime.

 

[llh1956]

Good morning and thanks for the bday wishes everyone. It was a good day with some shooting involved. Family is coming in town this weekend to celebrate it.

Happy Birthday 88, enjoy tour family gathering this weekend!

 

[hANNAbONE]

Good Morning my friends of steel and wood.

a very happy birthday to you,Tim....many many returns too.

I've got my meds and my laptop, need nothing more today.

be blessed everybody.!

 

[Hoosier45]

Happy birthday 88!

Take my advice: new 1911, steak, beer.

I highly recommend.

 

[rkwhyte2]

Morning all

Happy Birthday 88

 

[Born2vette]

Happy Belated Birthday Tim! Celebrate all week!

 

[Born2vette]

But I’m suffering from guilt. I had mentioned that I was seeing about Uncle Sam upgrading my daily driver for me. Which after conferring with mama, she agreed I “deserved” it… Now I struggle with that, because I don’t feel like I “deserve” anything. I feel guilty for wanting something like that when my current daily works “fine”… It could be bigger. It could be more comfortable. It could have working dash gauges (I currently use a speedo/odometer app on my phone to track fuel)… there are other things we’ve wanted to do, some house things, as well as some repairs to our family hauler. Which I had intended on probably maybe replacing with whatever vehicle I ended up with…

My 2 cents on this is you don’t want to keep making do because at some point, no matter how well you maintain/fix and upgrade an older vehicle you will eventually have a catastrophic failure and that is not the time to upgrade. While the old S10 is still doing its job is the time to look for something else. Also gives you the luxury of having it to drive while if whatever you get needs some upgrades.

You work hard for your family, you deserve to drive something with a working fuel gauge and speedometer, and even a little bit of luxury!

 

[Lee11b]

Good morning, CZers!!! Consumed on the early trip to see a gastroenterologist for the daughter….there goes the HSA…..oh well, gets more of that $8k out of my pocket, so the $6 million dollar wife can “enjoy” her “free” health care earlier…. this year???

Thinks I need to partake in more of those
beverages with btw…..

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Taking Henri to her first rehab appointment today. She is doing pretty good this morning.

Excellent news!

 

[Ruger_Ronin]

Good morning, CZers!!! Consumed on the early trip to see a gastroenterologist for the daughter….there goes the HSA…..oh well, gets more of that $8k out of my pocket, so the $6 million dollar wife can “enjoy” her “free” health care earlier…. this year???

Thinks I need to partake in more of those
beverages with btw…..

 

[ditcherman]

Taking Henri to her first rehab appointment today. She is doing pretty good this morning.

My dad has his knees replaced around ‘91, he did way better than expected with them, long story, but they’ve come so far with all the tech and the recovery.
Glad she’s doing well!

 

[wtburnette]

Ordered some new 9mm to try out. Republic 115gr. Has good reviews on TargetSportsUSA and is $11.49 a box. Ordered 5 boxes in hopes that it'll run in my guns with no issues. If so I'll buy a case...