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    Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    We all have a certain amount of cash - what it often comes down to, is what you decide is the more important use.

    So where do holidays rate for you?

    Is a holiday more important than say... a newer car, a biggger TV, and all that stuff we surround ourselves with.

    If you had a choice of a holiday or "that thing you wanted", which would you go for?

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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    I would go for both.. thats what credit cards were invented for.

    But i spose if that was not an option, i would go for the things i want then get the paddly pool out and stick my feet in that for a long weekend.

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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    Travel, travel, travel!!!!!

    I can't afford a car, but I'm going to NZ this year. That's just how my priorities are, and it works for me.

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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    Quote Originally Posted by Trouble View Post
    I would go for both..
    Only both? I want it ALL!

    Hmmm if I had to choose.... gosh, I don't honestly know...

    OK, If I have the car, can I still have a few long weekends ... including somewhere hot?
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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    No contest for me! I love travelling, and travel really does broaden the mind IMO.

    I'm also far from being materialistic (I live in a rented mobile home by the river, with very few personal possessions (sp?)), and I would gladly give up the few things I have in order to travel more

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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    I'm with Trouble...Go for both, life is too short.

    I'm currently spending an arm and a leg on Garden decking, furniture and flowers, but it wont stop me having 2 holidays this year.

    I'm not loaded...I have a three grand overdraft, that's what it's for.

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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    With the Price of Petrol

    A bigger faster Car is not one my priorities

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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    Both are unimportant.

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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    I'm more motivated by doing things than having things. So I'm for going on the holiday/weekender etc.


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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    Quote Originally Posted by MartinHarper View Post
    Both are unimportant.
    You forgot this bit......... 'for me'

    Id go for five holidays and the 42inch TV, £5k sofa etc

    re choice i I had to ............... Id do both

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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    Things are things.

    Holidays are experiences - often spending time out of the day to day bustle of life with people you love and exploring new places.

    I know which I'd prefer.

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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    Has to be travelling for me, I don't hanker after things as such. If I want something, and I can afford it, then I will buy it, but not at the expense of my holidays or my dancing jaunts.
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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    Holidays and days out were always a priority for me. However, I am currently saving so that I can afford my own place and move out of my parents, this has meant cutting back on the holidays. Though I guess that once I am settled I will revert to holidays and days out being my priority.

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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    Gorgeous Dancer I totally agree.

    I have almost given my credit card a heart attack by booking the second weekender in approximately a week (Beach Ballroom and Kirriemuir )

    It is worth it though The memories from both last time are still with me, getting me through those down days at work.

    So in case you haven't worked it out - Holidays and happenings every time for me

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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    In order of preference for me :-

    1. Food…(you are what you eat!)

    2. Home comforts…(Cosy house, comfy bed, sofas etc)

    3. Things I want…(LCD TVs, DVDs, Microwaves, latest mobile phone etc)

    4. Socializing (Drinks with friends, Ceroc, Ceilidhs, Cinema etc)

    5. Holidays…(LA, Austria - skiing, weekend breaks…)

    6. Girlfriends…(cost way to much )


    How close is that to your perspective Martin ?

    Cheers, DD.

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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    Having just come back from a truly wonderful and magical time in Rhodes last week (sunshine every day, dancing under the stars and a full moon, the food, the history, the people, everything was perfect!!), I will be biased and say holiday

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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    Quote Originally Posted by DundeeDancer View Post
    In order of preference for me :-

    1. Food…(you are what you eat!)

    2. Home comforts…(Cosy house, comfy bed, sofas etc)

    3. Things I want…(LCD TVs, DVDs, Microwaves, latest mobile phone etc)

    4. Socializing (Drinks with friends, Ceroc, Ceilidhs, Cinema etc)

    5. Holidays…(LA, Austria - skiing, weekend breaks…)

    6. Girlfriends…(cost way to much )


    How close is that to your perspective Martin ?

    Cheers, DD.
    I would put number 3 after number 5.

    I would place socialising and holidays above shallow wants.

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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    Quote Originally Posted by Kel_Warminster View Post
    Having just come back from a truly wonderful and magical time in Rhodes last week (sunshine every day, dancing under the stars and a full moon, the food, the history, the people, everything was perfect!!), I will be biased and say holiday
    I love Rhodes and Corfu.

    To get the best, you need to hire a motorbike and go travel the island.

    Then come back and enjoy the evenings

    Some of those "out of the way" cafe's are simply fantastic.

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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    Quote Originally Posted by Martin View Post
    I love Rhodes and Corfu.

    To get the best, you need to hire a motorbike and go travel the island.
    Or hire a little speedboat!

    (Just remember, make a VERY good note of what the bay you hired from, looks like )
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    Re: Are "things' more important than a holiday?

    Quote Originally Posted by Lory View Post
    Or hire a little speedboat!

    (Just remember, make a VERY good note of what the bay you hired from, looks like )

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