Life of the weathy

[kjun]

Tampa Yankee, Totally Oz and Firecat must be totally wealthy people. From entries on this site it would appear that all they do is chase boys around the world. Sure hope I can do this when I grow up.

 

the Cajun

[bigguyinpasadena]

From what I can guesstimate all three(two of which are still working,either for themselves or an employer)are well to do,comfortably set up.

And I have coresponded with 2 of them,and although they could live otherwise,they are carefull with their money-while not denying themselves the pleasure of the company of young men.

As to wealthy?Well the last I heard was it took 10-25 million dollars avialable cash or easily liquified assets to qualify as "RICH" these days.

But-as in many things-it is all relative.And rich relatives can be a treat.

[spiro3]

Don't forget to include Marc Antony.......even the name sounds rich!

[+ Lucky]

More power to them. What's one to do if he has money and likes handsome young guys? At least they share the tales of their exploits with us!

[+ Lucky]

More power to them. What's one to do if he has money and likes handsome young guys? At least they share the tales of their exploits with us!

[marc anthony]

Not wealthy, just GOLDFISH

 

BGP is correct... being rich in this day and age, requires the kind of money most of us can only dream of (or buy lottery tickets for).

 

But the 4 of us that you mention, appear to be what we are not, because we are goldfish of the first order.

 

For those who missed that explanation... it is straightforward. Goldfish are simple minded creatures who have such little willpower that, if given the opportunity, they will often eat until they die.

 

In our case, fishfood = boys.

 

I highly recommend Steven Pollan's National best seller financial planning book "Quit Today, Pay Cash, Don't Retire, Die Broke"

 

I am working on all 4 aspects of that plan as we speak.

 

Come take a swim in the bowl. The "food's" good!

 

:7

[marc anthony]

Not wealthy, just GOLDFISH

 

BGP is correct... being rich in this day and age, requires the kind of money most of us can only dream of (or buy lottery tickets for).

 

But the 4 of us that you mention, appear to be what we are not, because we are goldfish of the first order.

 

For those who missed that explanation... it is straightforward. Goldfish are simple minded creatures who have such little willpower that, if given the opportunity, they will often eat until they die.

 

In our case, fishfood = boys.

 

I highly recommend Steven Pollan's National best seller financial planning book "Quit Today, Pay Cash, Don't Retire, Die Broke"

 

I am working on all 4 aspects of that plan as we speak.

 

Come take a swim in the bowl. The "food's" good!

 

:7

[jackhammer91406]

Swimming with the Big Boys

 

I guess I'll have to brush up on my freestyle and other strokes.

Love the title of that book.

 

Now where did I put that Speedo?

[bigguyinpasadena]

RE: Not wealthy, just GOLDFISH

 

Unless I hit the lottery(that was SOOOOOO sweet seeing the former cleaning lady hit the big one last week)I plan to work until I can no longer manage it.Retirement is just a dream for many of my generation.

I know what income I will have coming in,and unless I want to live in a SRO and eat catfood my "lifestyle"would be sorely diminished.

Makes my choice of not persuing a civil service job kinda sorry right now.

That said,if I can at all manage it I do plan to leave something to charity(gay youth/runaways/throwaway kids)and to my nephew-unless there is a life partner somewhere in the future(hope springs eternal)

This "die broke"notion that has taken hold lately is IMO a horrible thing and the heighth of selfishness.Where would the great foundations/universities/libraries/and charitable organizations be today If the Carnegies/Rockefelers/Whitnys/Dukes of this world would have taken that attitude?

[Guest rohale]

RE: Not wealthy, just GOLDFISH

 

As long as we have to pay for utilities, car insurance, credit card bill, rent. Then in someways life remains a struggle. I have a good paying job, I'm in a good financial position do be able to travel and purchase items that might be of interest to me. When I was in college, I didn't have help from my family in terms of finances. I worked for the most part three jobs and at the same time I was trying to maintain good grades. I sacrificed a lot for college but that's the price for wanting an education. I had to operate within a budget and every paycheck that I made was carefully utilised so that I would have money left at the end of every month for savings. I've never forgotten those days and I doubt that I ever will. All these years later, that education that I wanted to attain has paid off. The irony is that I'm planning on going back to college next year to be part of the graduate program so that I can advance my career with that piece of paper with a master degree on it.

 

I have friends and family in Europe who I had the chance to see very recently. Some of my childhood friends are still struggling financially to make ends meet and others are better off and they have less worries in their lives. When I was growing up, my dad was part of the unions and he believed and still does to this day in the old class structure. There is still a belief system and particularily in Great Britain and France that upper and lower class cannot mix both socially and economically. I find his generations's way of thinking very redundant. Not everyone his age believes that but a lot of them still do. I went to a couple of pubs with my father to see some of his old drinking mates and just to say hello and talk to quite a number of his friends. When it came down to talking about what I do for a living in the States and what type of accommadations I'm living in, I had to be very sesitive and careful not to rub someone the wrong way. Again some of them are still struggling and the last thing they wan't to hear about his somebody's success story. There is always that jealousy factor and I think it transcends cultures. In every culture there is a section of the population that feels joulousy towards towards the rich. In countries like India, Pakistan and Bangladesh, families kill for the sake of one's finiancial standing in the community or village. I doubt this way of thinking will ever change. On the other hand in Western Europe the current generation who graduate from college and enter the world of high tech are trying to change the face of Europe by thinking of investments and finincial portfolios and not worry about the price of a loaf of bread as they used to back in the 1970's because the price went up by one penny and politicians were thrown out of office over such things. I've always believed in saving for a rainy day because when it rains, it's going to bloody pour down and flood one's life.

 

Rohale

[Guest Tampa Yankee]

Odd Man In or I have fallen and I don't want to get up

 

... fallen in with a bad crowd that is. :+ And are they fun!! :7

 

>Tampa Yankee, Totally Oz and Firecat must be totally wealthy

>people. From entries on this site it would appear that all

>they do is chase boys around the world. Sure hope I can do

>this when I grow up.

>

 

LOL... I'll let the others speak for themselves.

 

As for me, I wish I were as you portray. Fortunate to retire early because I chose too, with a modest pension, I have yet to make if off the North American continent in this lifetime but hope to this year. I am fortunate enough to live within easy driving distance of Montreal so I indulge in the benefits that city has to offer at great prices, as often as I can afford. I occasionally indulge in NYC too, also an easy drive, but I indulge much less after discovering Montreal. I travel the eastern seaboard once or twice a year visiting family in FL. I make the most of my trips by 'sight seeing' along the way. I have an airline frequent flyer membership that has the best benefits accrual system in place. I manage to obtain at least one free domestic roundtrip a year and often two.

 

I use Priceline whenever I can for hotels but not for air travel. I have limits as to what I am willing to pay for rooms, services, air, etc because my $ are limited, although that is not the only reason. Occasionally, I offer 'deals' to guys to accompany me to events/venues that I think they might have fun attending. They accept or not. Those that are looking for fun and not work, even exotic work, do accept. And that is just the type of guy I seek.

 

Bottom line: I plan my play around my constraints and indulge when I can meet them -- which is often enough. Fortunately I have the flexibility and luck of geography to do that.

[marc anthony]

RE: Not wealthy, just GOLDFISH

 

>This "die broke"notion that has taken hold lately is IMO a

>horrible thing and the heighth of selfishness.Where would the

>great foundations/universities/libraries/and charitable

>organizations be today If the

>Carnegies/Rockefelers/Whitnys/Dukes of this world would have

>taken that attitude?

 

BGP: Unless you read the book, you will completely misunderstand the concept of die broke. In fact the whole point of the concept is to have the charitable organizations/foundations/universities benefit from your generosity while you are still alive, and have a win win situation where you actually have some input as to how your gift is utilized.

 

Actually the premise of the book is that it is selfish to die with a hoard of money stashed away, and a tremendous waste of money as much of it will end up going to places where you really didn't want it to go. Proper planning and spending will maximize your ability to contribute to the greater good (your own good included).

 

It is an enlightening read, and though I don't agree with every concept put forth, it certainly did change the way I think and do business... and 3 of my favorite charitable organizations have benefited substantial (for me anyway) gifts because of the principles set forth in the book.

 

Also, as for giving money to your nephew... the book asks the question. If you want to give money to your nephew, why wait until you die? You can gift it now. You can help him start a business and be a partner. You can invest in his education. Lots of ways to give him money and skills now that allow a great benefit to him, and better relationship between the two of you NOW.

 

ABSOLUTELY not selfish. Don't criticize until you read.

[FourAces]

It appears these guys are rich in life; financially speaking it's their business. I enjoy reading about their adventures.

 

RT

[TotallyOz]

LOL Well, I wish I could say that I was wealthy. I am not and never have been and never will be. I spend every penny I make and live week by week. What I learned after the death of a parent last year is that life is too short not see the world and do the things you want to do to enjoy life. I gave up my 90 hour a week job and started traveling. It has been a great year for me and I have no complaints living week by week. In places like Thailand and Brazil, I can do that relatively cheaply.

 

I do take an occasional indulgence into Bangkok for the Intercontinental or another nice hotel but I always negotiate rates in advance and they give me a nice discount.

[+ Lucky]

I find it interesting that the named parties all came on to disavow their alleged wealth.

[marc anthony]

>I find it interesting that the named parties all came on to

>disavow their alleged wealth.

 

That's cuz we are poor but honest.

 

:7

 

And firecat didn't come... he must be the rich one! hehe

[Guest Tampa Yankee]

>I find it interesting that the named parties all came on to

>disavow their alleged wealth.

 

LOL... believe me!! I wouldn't mind owning up to wealth if I had it. Not the type to be ashamed of it or afraid of it...lol. My ancestral Uncle George, erstwhile cheery tree slayer, taught me the virtue of honesty.

 

Now for these other guys... ummm... can't speak for them and their circumstances but I KNOW that two of the three DO WORK -- so at least I know they are NOT the IDLE RICH...lol. The third claims to work but I haven't seen any evidence of that or of great wealth other than the amount of goldfish food he 'lays in'. (Personally, I think he is in the Witness Protection Program.)

 

:+

[jaden]

>I gave up my 90 hour a week job and started traveling.

 

Holy shit... 90 hours a WEEK

I don't think I'd have time to breath.

 

 

That's what, working like 12 hour days, day to day...

 

Wake-up

Go to work

Get off work

Go to sleep

Repeat

 

???????

Kudos to you, although I think I'm pretty much doing the same deal during the school years ... lol. wake-up, run/swim, Class, Class, Class, Class, pretend to study, Work, Study, Run/swim, Sleep. (throw in some chill time with my friends in there somewhere...)

[+ Axiom2001]

This was a marvelous read! I agree with Fouraces!