Category: Sports & Outdoors
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New skates for roller derby!
"I bought myself new skates for roller derby! For the last year I've been loving life as a Rat City Rollergirl Sockit Wench. (pictured above in blue) www.ratcityrollergirls.com My first pair of skates were awful, they hurt my feet and were two sizes too big. I spent all but $1.98 of my stimulus check on a brand new pair of pretty white skates with shiny aluminum plates. Now that I have top of the line skates that fit appropriately, I can skate better, faster and kick a lot more butt! *Photo by Crash Zone Photography"
Anya Heels, 28, Rollergirl
Everett, WA -
Summer Vacation
"My rebate paid for two sets of sneakers, pads and football camp for two weeks during summer vacation. We both get a much needed break. Best investment ever!"
Kerrie, 35, Teacher
Mobile, AL -
My Check Went Fast
"Since racing is a family hobby as well as our favorite sport, I bought tickets to various racing events for myself and family members."
Deanna
Akron, OH -
Money well spent
"Well i went ahead a bought a smith & wesson 38 special with my stimulus check. A my buddies bought the other guns with there bush checks. We thought with the way things are going in this country of ours that we might need them because im sure things are gonna get a lot worse before they get any better"
mike edwards, 23, laid off because the factory shut down
new york, ny -
Bought a new four wheeler!!
"Planning a trip to Colorado soon!"
Kristen
Amarillo, TX -
This and That
"new aluminum prop for our boat $125, new towable for boat $90, new tires for car $150, gave wife $300 to buy whatever, family dinner at Ryan's $70, gave church $400, "
steve moore, 48, maintenance techncian, vinyl windows and doors, atrium windows and doors
lexington, nc -
RC Monster Truck
"I used the stimulus money to fund my RC Hobby and bought myself a new RC Monster Truck."
Carlos, 18, Retail
Miami, Florida -
Beretta
"I bought a Beretta M9 because I've been wanting to get a pistol for a long time. Finally got to do it. Now I'm hooked and saving for a Sig P220 in .40S&W."
Curtis, 21, Carpenter
Richmond, VA -
Free Ride
"Pres. Bush bought me a bike. I rode it up to the White House to deliver a thank you note, but I was turned away. G-Bu, if you read this--Thanks for the bike!"
Joe, 27
Arlington, VA -
NESBA - Road America
"I joined NESBA and learned to ride my motorcycle on a race track...What the heck - I didn't expect to get my tax money back; besides, if I lose any more money in the stock market I will lose my mind!!! "
Paul, 26, Commercial Insurance Underwriting
Sheboygan, WI -
Personal Protection
"6 AR-15 lowers, enough parts to complete 2. Figure since this is China's money, I'd help protect us from the inevitable "loan sharking" someday."
Millerized, FEDGOV
Inwood, WV -
Something fun that will last for years
"Bought a sailboat, after dreaming of it for years, finally splurged and spend out checks on our new hobby and love of water."
Bruce Fournier, 52, health care/local charity
Bradenton, Florida -
Pedaling
"I sold my car in February and have been dragging my feet on buying a bike and becoming less reliant on SF's unreliable public transit system. The payment stimulated me to action. Yes, I think it's an absurd approach to an enormous problem. But, yes, I'm happy to have a bike."
Heather, 28, Grad student
San Francisco, CA -
Better safe then sorry...
"Bought a CMMG lower reciever from a local gunshop. I figure with Obama's crazy gun stance, I better build a rifle before he tries to take it away from me! Hopefully it doesn't go that far...Thanks dubs!"
John, 32, Software
Bothell, WA -
Skydiving, Root Canal, Sofa
"Did a few things, first went skydiving for the very first time, you gotta do it. It was one of the most memorable things Ive ever done. Jump cost 150.00. Spent the rest on past dental bills, and to get a new sectional sofa."
Steve, 24, Electrical Engineer
Charlotte, North Carolina -
The sky (and light pollution) is the limit!
"I purchased a big honkin' telescope to with a computerized mount that points at the astronomical object you tell it to! The one on the left is the new one, a big 10"! The one on the right I returned because it wasn't big enough!"
Glen, 46, Manufacturing Engineer
Autaugaville, Alabama -
Fine tuning my hunting rifle.
"I had the rifle I use I use for coyote hunting 'smithed and accurized. I also threaded the barrel and added a flash suppressor- letting Uncle Sam buy the options that the Brady Campaign would hate. Tee-hee!"
Eric Shelton, 29, FedEx courier
Tucson, AZ -
Ruger SP-101 (.357 Rem Mag)
"With the price of steel going up, I decided to get a stainless steel Ruger SP-101 (built like a tank) in .357 Rem Mag. The used ones are selling for more than the new ones costed just a few years ago. "
Jeremy, Military
Waynesville, MO -
Lady Luck
"Going to blow it all on beer and dog racing."
George, 22
Boston, MA -
When seconds count, the police are only minutes away
"Since police departments in this state have no funding and the criminal justice system clearly doesn't work to protect civilians, I spent my rebate on a new 9mm handgun, ammo, a concealed weapons class and permit, and a sexy leather holster to wear everyday."
jason, 31, retail management
lake linden, mi
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