Things that you'll buy regardless of cost?

[LesClaypool]

What do you even drive? A bus?

Right? I was definitely picturing one of these

 

[Nole Lou]

I'll have to give Sahlens a try. I defer to Western New Yorkers on all things hot dog and wing-related.

Sahlen's are capital G Great.

That said...there's a regional bias. If you're from Buffalo, Sahlen's is your go to, but if you're from Syracuse then you'll cape up for Hoffmans. If you're from Rochester, then Zweigle's is the gold standard. They're all great.

In reality, I would LOVE to be able to also get my hands on some Zweigle's here in Atlanta. If all were available to me, I'd probably alternate Zwiegle's and Sahlens. The Zweigle's red hot is great and their white hot is incredible:

The Hoffman's "Snappy Griller" version of a white hot is ok but a poor substitute for a Zweigle's white hot. Hoffman's version is kind of sweet and not much spice.

(A white hot is a Western New York exclusive, made with veal as well as beef and pork. I think it's unsmoked or something, so it's white instead of pink),

For years I would bring frozen bags of hot dogs home from bi-annual trips to Buffalo to get me through. Glad I don't have to do that any more, although I still sometimes bring back some Zweigle's when I can. I hoping if Wegmans eventually makes it down as far as Atlanta, they'll carry Zweigle's with them, but I don't know if they would.

 

[dmm5157]

@dmm5157 Aren't you a Mexican? Every Latino family that I know has some Abuela or Tia living with them to cook and take care of the kids? You are Mexicaning wrong.

Been trying to get them to move down here, we have no family nearby. Rents live in Georgia (now 6 hours away), the rest of the family still mostly live in Texas.

I doubt my parents could handle my kids full-time, 1 or 2 kids maybe, but pretty much have triplets with their age gaps.

 

[FreeFlyNole]

Been trying to get them to move down here, we have no family nearby. Rents live in Georgia (now 6 hours away), the rest of the family still mostly live in Texas.

I doubt my parents could handle my kids full-time, 1 or 2 kids maybe, but pretty much have triplets with their age gaps.

My buddy's wife runs a Nanny service. You could get a live in Nanny for cheaper than that, with Eastern Florida State College and Florida Tech here you could certainly get a Nanny for a good price. If you have an extra bedroom.

 

[billanole]

The brand loyalty thing got me thinking about buying things "spared at no expense". I'm talking getting something you want or need in the moment, without shopping around or waiting for it to go on sale.

I'm pretty money conscientious, so it's not always about what I buy sometimes vs knowing that I got a good deal. Case in point, my wife used to get me cigars and such on my birthday/christmas and it would irk me knowing that she paid way too much since a buddy of mine owns a cigar shop and gives me very good deals. Or that I could get them cheaper online. I know this because she goes to the local cigar shop and asks the guys there what I like, pays retail price, etc. Few years back told my wife not to get me birthday presents anymore, that I get enough presents for myself throughout the year. No need to get me something that I don't really want or need "just because".

My wife would do the same with me when it comes to jewelry.

Now when I'm buying for myself, I tend to go cheap on or shop online for most things. When it comes to tools, lately I tend to prefer to buy them in-store at a a reputable vendor and buy good-quality tools with lifetime warranties that will last vs cheap disposable tools that will rust out or break. I'll pay a little more to do so, vs ordering online most times.

Hard pressed to think about anything else I will happily pay a premium for to get the exact item that I want, even if it costs a little more than shopping around for ages to find a lower price.

Gasoline for the car and propane for the house. Gotta have it.

 

[mcgrawfsu]

A guy I used to work with is starting a day care with his wife in St Johns County. In terms of profitability, he's said its a gold mine.

My wife wants to start a k-5 school and eventually expand to older grades. Told her to scrap that and do a daycare/pre-school. She won't budge and the numbers just don't add up to make it worth the investment for the older ages.

 

[SeaPA]

I have a buddy who I've known since college and he and his sister started a day care in the Orlando suburbs, he came to visit me as he was starting his second one when I was still living in Colorado, 4+ years ago, he was telling us all how much profit he was making. So my buddy in Colorado, also a college friend almost immediately went out and bought one in the ghetto that was for sale.

The guy from Orlando is just now started his third, and my buddy in CO has two.

I was just with the guy from Orlando not too long ago, now that he has them stremelined, he says he is clearing $0.40 profit for every dollar that comes in, all three of his are completley full, on a wait to get in them. The guy in CO has converted the ghetto one from all govt paid for kids to private pay, and the other one, which is huge is almost full.

It cost about $500K to get one up and running but they are great businesses.

Run properly, they can be extremely profitable. I had a client who had a big one in the Tampa area. Very bright guy, was making a fortune. Unfortunately, he got arrested & ended up taking a plea deal on a reduced charge - the initial charge being for the murder of his first wife, 15 or 20 years ago, in the state where he'd lived previously. State apparently had some strong evidence, but weren't confident of winning a conviction because they've never found her remains.

The day care center was making a ton of money. A killing, so to speak.

 

[seminoledq]

My wife wants to start a k-5 school and eventually expand to older grades. Told her to scrap that and do a daycare/pre-school. She won't budge and the numbers just don't add up to make it worth the investment for the older ages.

The problem with a k-5 is you actually have to teach the kids things.

 

[TexSkills]

My wife wants to start a k-5 school and eventually expand to older grades. Told her to scrap that and do a daycare/pre-school. She won't budge and the numbers just don't add up to make it worth the investment for the older ages.

Not sure where you're located but the preschools around here have long waiting lists. The market is there and I would love to talk my wife into doing something like that. She has an MSW and worked in early childhood development before becoming an LCSW in the oncology field.

 

[nynole1]

Man, I did that for years when I had DirectTV, now just Sirius. I'm glad you posted it, I think I need to "cancel" my Sirius literally today.

haha go get those bastards! I am currently on 6 months for $30

 

[NoleLizards]

Lies from politicians that I vote for. (All politicians lie...I've bought the spiel from the ones that I support.)

 

[OsceolaNole]

$800/kid/mo is pretty cheap. Out here in Northern Virginia, a decent preschool is closer to $1,500/kid/mo.

Agree. Used to pay $2400 for two.

 

[mcgrawfsu]

Not sure where you're located but the preschools around here have long waiting lists. The market is there and I would love to talk my wife into doing something like that. She has an MSW and worked in early childhood development before becoming an LCSW in the oncology field.

Same here. My wife is well-known in the community and would have a wait list shortly after announcing a pre-school. She enjoys working with the elementary age kids. The pre-school overhead would be significantly less and there would be less regulation as far as academics go. Heck, she could probably even franchise it at some point. Oh well, there is always Bitcoin to invest in.

 

[RTM58]

You're gonna have to pay up to get Mandarin in your Pre-K.

https://discoverydayschool.org/philosophy/

 

[maddog69]

What do you even drive? A bus?

We have an 8 seat Ford Expedition, 5 seat Acura RLX and 6 seat F-150 4x4. We are a Foster Family. Kids range from age from 20-6. 20 y.o. is in college and not home full time. If we need to all go someplace together we drive two vehicles.

 

[cfbfan23]

We are a Foster Family. Kids range from age from 20-6.

Good on ya!

 

[TexSkills]

We are a Foster Family. Kids range from age from 20-6.

Good on ya!

Australian for Natty Light

 

[ncnole1975]

Lot of great comments here.
I 100% agree with the bottled water in your hotel room. As well as valet and high end bourbon or wine.
I will also overspend on hotel rooms and first class airfare.

My original additions would be Viva Paper towels and never skimp on TP, or trash bags!