Saddle-nomics - a new theory!

[Risk-Averse Rider]

As I was driving down to the local tack store to pick up a new-style gullet for the Wintec Pro Jump saddle, I was listening to NPR. And on the local news, Iheard that the town of Tempe (not too far south of here) is planning a major crackdown on drunk driving over the 4th of July holiday. Fines of up to $2500.

And I thought... "$2500. Hm. That's about what I'd need to buy a Black Country Quantum. Give or take."

So I was thinking... I can *SAVE* $2500 by *NOT* going to Tempe tonight and driving around drunk... so then I can justify a new 'spensive saddle.

Whaddaya think? :lol:

[poltroon]

Now see, that's when it gets really dangerous. I think about all the things I might spend money, and am not spending money on... and then I think, "See, one <insert spending vice> isn't so bad!"

[Risk-Averse Rider]

I didn't say it was a Nobel Laureate theory of economics, poltroon... :D

But I think it's a sign from on high that the amount is exactly what I've been carrying around in my mind as "too much to spend on a saddle".

[mvp]

I think you'd have to be certifiably drunk and then actually outrun a cop before your "savings" would count. Otherwise, and like most economic theory, it's all pen, paper and handwaving.

[bossmare18]

I love your thought process! I think what ever it takes to get a new saddle is worth it.

Good Luck!

[Risk-Averse Rider]

I think you'd have to be certifiably drunk and then actually outrun a cop before your "savings" would count. Otherwise, and like most economic theory, it's all pen, paper and handwaving.And what's wrong with a little handwaving when it comes to justifying tack purchases???
:cool:

[mvp]

Nothing wrong with rationalizing a new saddle. In fact, you can consider it your own personal contribution to our economy's recovery. Look at you: Doing more than theorizing after all!

[Laurierace]

Actually by the time you add in lawyer fees and increased insurance you are closer to 15k so you can get a new horse too!

[Risk-Averse Rider]

Actually by the time you add in lawyer fees and increased insurance you are closer to 15k so you can get a new horse too!DUDE!!!! I like your thinking!!!!!

[Posting Trot]

I think you'd have to be certifiably drunk and then actually outrun a cop before your "savings" would count. Otherwise, and like most economic theory, it's all pen, paper and handwaving.

Now I was thinking that she'd have to be certifiably drunk and then decide *not* to drive, even though she might desperately *want* to go to Tempe. Then the next day she could drive (sober) to Tempe and buy the saddle there!

You could also think of the saddle-buying as your own personal economic stimulus plan. :D

[Guilherme]

As I was driving down to the local tack store to pick up a new-style gullet for the Wintec Pro Jump saddle, I was listening to NPR. And on the local news, Iheard that the town of Tempe (not too far south of here) is planning a major crackdown on drunk driving over the 4th of July holiday. Fines of up to $2500.

And I thought... "$2500. Hm. That's about what I'd need to buy a Black Country Quantum. Give or take."

So I was thinking... I can *SAVE* $2500 by *NOT* going to Tempe tonight and driving around drunk... so then I can justify a new 'spensive saddle.

Whaddaya think? :lol:

Works for me! :lol:

G.

[poltroon]

My problem is I tend to try to count those expenditures I didn't make more than once. :D

Oh, and Laurierace is totally correct. So plenty of room for sales tax and some new boots. ;)