- Nov 26, 2006
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- Boat Info
- 2008 44 Sedan Bridge
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- Cummins QSC-500's
Straight Drives
This is a great discussion. We have run the full gammit of options. I never ask for money either, and I don't expect any. Exception: I used to fly with a buddy in his plane - I accompanied him on trips that I would rather not take, but it was nice to go along and I paid for 1/2 the gas. Then, we invited them on a trip on the boat for 4 days. The discussion of cost came up (fuel, dock fees...). We took turns buying meals out, and he gave me right at about 1/2 the cost for dock/fuel at the end. He asked if it was enough, and I commented that it was very generous and that nothing was required. He insisted, I kept the money, and we continue to do things together.
I try to err on the generous side. I hate that feeling of guilt. Right now, I'm reviewing lots of different circumstances in my head wondering whether or not I did the right thing. In the case described at the beginning, I'd confront the guy. Then, I'd decide whether or not the friendship was worth the outcome. I couldn't continue on with status quo - I simply wouldn't enjoy it. If I had excess income, I'd love to be more generous. We're jugling expenses right now - college, dance, boat, business...
I try to err on the generous side. I hate that feeling of guilt. Right now, I'm reviewing lots of different circumstances in my head wondering whether or not I did the right thing. In the case described at the beginning, I'd confront the guy. Then, I'd decide whether or not the friendship was worth the outcome. I couldn't continue on with status quo - I simply wouldn't enjoy it. If I had excess income, I'd love to be more generous. We're jugling expenses right now - college, dance, boat, business...