Thanks tFs! I love your approach to the game of golf!

Ha ha, that one made me laugh. We all make mistakes I suppose!
I’ve got an array of kitchen gadgets that go unused but most of them cost under £10 so it’s not the end of the world, just clutter to get rid of!

I love the golf club choices by the way! I’m an avid golfer myself, I have friends who upgrade their clubs every 1-2 years at a cost of around £1000 or more each time. I don’t really understand this mentality, I am still playing golf with them and enjoying it just as much. They buy brand new Titleist V1’s at £3 per ball, what an extra kick in the wallet every time you dump one into the water!!!! I can’t be doing with that, if I find a ball I will pop it in the bag for later use, and therefore I am still only about half way through the box of 50 lake balls I got 2 christmasses ago. Again the bottom line is the same game is being played (and I presume the same enjoyment is being had) but a vast difference in the amount of money being spent, and this applies across all areas of life as you have expertly summarised. :)

Glad you figured it out, brotha :) Thanks for stopping by and the kind words – have a blessed weekend over there.

It’s actually a GREAT article – I enjoyed it myself :)

http://www.frugalfringe.com/case-studies/wealth-as-a-wasting-asset-early-retirement-for-the-risk-adverse/

Excellent question Betsy. I’ve posted my rather lengthy answer over at FrugalFringe.com. Look for the May 8, 2014 post entitled “The Thelma and Louise Guide to Personal Finance.”

Now I am following you because I need to create more income. I love this blog. You rock.

I will keep my fingers crossed on the Range so l can live vicariously through you! It is a sexy beast!

(I’m definitely getting a used Benz or Bimmer one of these days – or even a Range :) But only when I make more money and/or cut out more expenses… There’s def. a joy factor that can amplify decisions – as long as you don’t go overboard!)

Love that! You’re finding ways to fund your “splurges” which is perfect :)

Not craving stuff def. helps :) Though I’m sure other areas you crave more than other people (which is totally fine – just goes back to “conscious spending” and choosing where to send your money, and where not to based on priorities).