Author: Timothy J. Frohlick
Date: 14:15:45 03/06/01
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Steve, The only thing rich on this site is the superior intellects that we bring here. Being wealthy is nice but I am not wealthy. I live a frugal life and drive an old pickup truck so that I can afford a new computer every three years. When I was younger, richer and more stupid I would buy a new machine at $3000.00 or more every year. Now I eat more fruits,vegetables and pasta and enjoy my leisure time more. I just cannibalized my older P-166Mhz computer and added part of its memory to my newer NEC P-333Mhz machine. I plan to upgrade to a newer faster machine with more bells and whistles and a giant 22 to 24 inch monitor sometime soon. The thrill of a new computer is akin to that of owning a plush Mercedes. I never did but I don't envy those who can throw $160,000 at a salesman and say "I want it with pearl and ebony interior detailing." So save more than you spend. Put money in 401Ks and IRAs. Drive an old well-maintained pickup truck. Acquire a certain level of wealth and then take a mid-life vacation. You don't need to travel to exotic places. Love what you do. Tim Frohlick On March 05, 2001 at 22:00:03, Steve wrote: >If you're wealthy enough to buy "high-end" personal computers in order to play >chess, maybe you should give the rest of us some financial advice. Actually, >a sizable number of people who post here also seem to think nothing of dropping >a couple of thousand dollars every now and then just to have the latest hotshot >PC for their chess programs. Maybe it should be called "the Millionaires' >Computer Chess Club."
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