Category: Sports & Outdoors

“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 UnderwritingSheboygan, WI

“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, FEDGOVInwood, WV

“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 charityBradenton, Florida

“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 studentSan …

“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 EngineerCharlotte, North Carolina

“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 EngineerAutaugaville, Alabama

“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, MilitaryWaynesville, MO