On Dec 22 2008, 6:27 pm, "Sharx35" wrote:
> "Brian" wrote in message
>
> news:nk60l4hta30ca94m0pqg6tb45emlo4akhr@4ax.com...
>
> > On Mon, 22 Dec 2008 07:22:58 GMT, "Sharx35"
> > wrote:
>
> >>If *I* was getting married (of course, I already am), it might sound
> >>callous, but
> >>I'd rather have your good wishes, via long distance phone, or the
> >>internet,
> >>along with
> >>a cheque for far less than your expenses for actually transporting your
> >>carcass here and back.
>
> > Not everyone is so mercenary.
>
> I call it being FRUGAL...which allowed me to leave the rat race at the age
> of 42, going to part time self employment. Of course, if you WANT
> to work to age 90, keep on spending tens of thousands on flights of
> questionable need.
>
>
When I invited people to my wedding, presents were the last thing on
my mind. So what would you do if you didn't work and never traveled
to see friends and family? |