"Jose" wrote in message
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My most expensive purchases have been my car, my current house and my
plane-- in descending order.

Sheesh! What do you drive? Where do you live?

Ok, my house and car were each about $25k. Living in the middle of nowhere,
there are cheap houses available. The problem is living in the middle of
nowhere. The 2 previous homes I've owned 'somewhere' were 3 to 4+ times as
much. My house, car and plane are all small compared to what a lot of people
care to have, but they're paid for and suit me fine. ;-)