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Offline ajm

i want, i want, i want....
« on: Sep 10, 2020, 03:37:50 PM »
how come one is made to feel a little guilty when one wants a new bull bar (xrox) for one's dmax? i mean, the boss got a horse this week which cost five times as much as my new BB, the two daughters have already got fleabags in the same bracket and have just raced in from school to get changed and head off to jumping training, the boys have less expensive toys but plenty of them, and dear old dad is wearing shoes from 6 years ago, an old business shirt cum work shirt, and aldi pants. I mean, is it too much to ask to be allowed to get something that could possibly save all our lives? seriously, the old nudge bar has got to go. something has to give.
 

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Re: i want, i want, i want....
« Reply #1 on: Sep 10, 2020, 05:08:42 PM »
Come on man, lateral thinking!!!
The bar is needed for weight to counterbalance the trailer that carries the nags.......
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Re: i want, i want, i want....
« Reply #2 on: Sep 10, 2020, 06:08:09 PM »
Not to mention save the nags :)
And if you get a tow hitch added to the front just think how much easier it could be to move said nag tailers.
Have you had a PSA blood test lately.
This could save your life.
Prostate Cancer is no joke.
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Re: i want, i want, i want....
« Reply #3 on: Sep 10, 2020, 07:49:16 PM »
It’s easier to beg for forgiveness than to ask for permission.
Too late once it’s on and paid for.
Don’t worry about things you can’t change!
 
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Offline ajm

Re: i want, i want, i want....
« Reply #4 on: Sep 11, 2020, 03:19:58 PM »
the impediment is not external. i feel guilty for even planning to get one. i wonder if you could actually scientifically calculate when someone stops buying whatever the hell they please, whether it be hand made shirts for work (still haven't let that one go, BTW. its because i am tall with monkey arms so don't judge!), expensive shoes, trips overseas, or whatever (i honestly can't even recall what i used to spend money on), in favour of what the kids or family need?

keep the justifications coming though; every little helps.
 

Offline yvesjv

Re: i want, i want, i want....
« Reply #5 on: Sep 11, 2020, 04:40:37 PM »
ajm,

This article might help heaps, please note it has a warning at the beginning:-
"Warning this story may be distressing (especially to horse lovers)"

The article:- https://www.club4x4.com.au/day-bullbar-saved-life/

Go with the sound advice from sdouglas, we'll back you up!  :icon_salut:
 

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Re: i want, i want, i want....
« Reply #6 on: Sep 11, 2020, 09:25:15 PM »
Ok AJM, totally with you on the mindset of spending money on the family needs without a second thought( I have 3 kids). Yep, I feel guilty when thinking about buying bits and pieces for myself and take ages trying to justify it too.
Example, I need a new wheelbarrow, my cordless drill is at the end of its life, I need a hedge trimmer, blah blah blah. Not exactly luxury items hey.
BUT, a new bull bar!!!! Allows you to mount spotlights/light bar which can make your vehicle safer by lighting up further down the road and importantly to the road sides, so if you spot bouncing obstacles you have more time to brake/avoid said obstacle. Especially important if towing families big pets.
Also ability to mount communications antenna for communicating with other road users when towing families big lovable pets.
If by chance you do strike a large object then you are less likely to be stranded with a vehicle that cannot get you home.
Hope that helps
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