King, I love that mantra. And I apply it to most areas of my life. I work in consumer products with retailers and I hate shopping....for anything. I try to buy most things I really need slightly used....just as good, half the price. One of the best attitudes I ever developed is that I don't buy unless it is a quality item perfectly suited to my needs. Easier to do now that I am single again. LOL
But I do allow myself some indulgences.....guns and hunting. And I have a son and a bunch of nephews to indoctrinate into our passion for doubles. They all hunt when they can.
As an aside, with the American makers, I have the Foxes and a couple Remingtons and am on the lookout for the right Lefever. For some reason Parkers and Elsies don't do it for me.
