re: #207 Decatur Deb

There is a threshold for value buying. Now I can afford a Land’s End shirt and wear it for years until Wife makes me throw it away. Same with an Estwing hammer, that will outlast 3 $10.00 ones from Harbor Freight. But it takes a minimum surplus income to use that strategy.

One of the biggest differences in my budget was when I was able to afford an upgrade to the Fishmobiles. Getting newer or more reliable vehicles (the Mrs. Fish’s Town Car is older than her previous ride, but has a much higher reliability threshold as a fleet vehicle) has really dropped my regular operating costs since I don’t have to perform major car surgery every other month.