This is where my money's gone this year!!

[XLR8ING]

Here's the reasons my car has been so neglected this year.
This crap's EXPENSIVE!!!

[RidgeRunner]

Damn! Pool and all... nice.

[korbendallas68]

Damn man! Nice pad! Love the pool. You must have a good job.

[GPXSS]

Nice house, the kids will certainly make use of the pool.

[XLR8ING]

Thanks!
And yes they've made good use of it already, though this summer wasn't the warmest here.

My job's ok, though my wife makes as much as I do. Sad part is she's part time and I'm full time!! That's what you get when you're married to a government employee.

Honestly, we saved up quite a bit when I was working at a factory a few years ago and was making really good coin. Once I was laid off we didn't spend much, and got by on what we could until I got a more secure job. But after this year all the savings are gone, but it'll be worth it in the end.

Now I've gotta build a deck in the spring if cash permits.

[Rhedalert]

that pool is sweet, and the house has a unique design I havent ever seen in the states!

[XLR8ING]

Actually, I designed most of it myself. I based if off a house we sort of liked, but then redid pretty much everything my way. Gave the plans to the builder, got a quote, found a lot, and 3 months later we got our new house.
Funny thing is, now the builder is building this design in other subdivisions, and we've had a couple people come to the door and ask if they can see the house because they might want to build the same thing.

[bszopi]

That could be where all my money may soon be going... Just got back from California last night for a job interview. I really don't have any urge to move to California, but the company is great, the benefits are amazing and it looks to be a great opportunity. But OMG, housing prices are ridiculous!! I have yet to find a normal "house" for under $300k. Hell, its even hard to find mobile homes for under $150k. But we'll see I guess....

[XLR8ING]

HOLY CRAP!! That sounds like Toronto here. Our house cost $170k, but the same house or smaller goes for over $350k in TO.
So what's the job for??

[firechiken]

I think you made the right choice by going with the house before your car. Looks nice!

[XLR8ING]

Thanks, I think so too.
But it does suck seeing all the guys make some real progress this year, and not being able to do the same.

[SappySE107]

Id take the house over car upgrades any day! Thats awesome...and ill be making use of your pool next year too:P hahaha, looks good though, and its kinda neat that the builder is using your design.

[Rhedalert]

....2005 60V6 meet @ the pool??

[SappySE107]

hahahaha, i don't think we are gonna be doing canada again so soon. Way off topic...I am thinking indiana.

[korbendallas68]

How about the twin cities?