funks 1 #1 August 18, 2005 Plain and simple, can money buy happiness? I say YES. I wasnt going to put a "depends" option because it is a pretty straight forward question. However, I knew somebody would eventually bitch about that option not being there Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
swedishcelt 0 #2 August 18, 2005 What sucks is that money can't buy health. Sometimes without health, happiness is very difficult. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeordieSkydiver 0 #3 August 18, 2005 Yes. Its $9.99 in Wal-Mart.Lee _______________________________ In a world full of people, only some want to fly, is that not crazy? http://www.ukskydiver.co.uk Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jumpchikk 0 #4 August 18, 2005 Money makes things a lot simplier and a hell of a lot less stressful, so I vote YES too. Less stress = More happiness (for me anyway) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dixieskydiver 0 #5 August 18, 2005 Books, cokes, ice, comfy chair and AC and I'd be set. Dixie HISPA #56 Facil Rodriguez "Scientific research has shown that 60% of the time, it works every time." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
markd_nscr986 0 #6 August 18, 2005 Tell you what...... Give me the money,and I'll let you knowMarc SCR 6046 SCS 3004 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slappie 9 #7 August 18, 2005 May not buy happiness, but dammit if it won't make unhappiness more comfortable. "Find out just what any people will quietly submit to and you have found out the exact measure of injustice and wrong which will be imposed upon them." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,589 #8 August 18, 2005 QuoteMay not buy happiness, but dammit if it won't make unhappiness more comfortable That's true. It'll buy you a lot of stuff, leaving no excuse but yourself for unhappiness. Wendy W.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Buried 0 #9 August 18, 2005 no but it sure helps Where is my fizzy-lifting drink? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike111 0 #10 August 18, 2005 Yes - if it pays for skydiving then yes!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
haymangonzo 0 #11 August 18, 2005 No money is a cause for unhappiness, but having plenty doesn't make you automatically happy. Take it from me, I've been there on both sides. Being happy is something you've got to work on and some people need to do a bigger effort than others to be happy. *** Nice to meet you toot! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #12 August 18, 2005 No. Money may make things easier on you, but it won't make you happy.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #13 August 19, 2005 No, but it can buy the things that will in turn bring happiness if it's otherwise difficult to obtain. I was told once a long time ago by a wise man that: "Life is a shit sandwich that you eat one bite at a time, and the more bread you've got, the less shit you have to eat." As far as I am concerned, truer words were never spoken. mh ."The mouse does not know life until it is in the mouth of the cat." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocheese 0 #14 August 19, 2005 What is money ? Is it that stuff i work so hard for so everyone else can have a good time ? I bought a few skydives with it. So i can't complain. Money: It's a crime.Share it fair it, but don't take a slice of my pie.Throw it out da plane like confettti for best results. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ACMESkydiver 0 #15 August 19, 2005 HELL YEAH. Now go buy one of my 'Firefighters that Skydive' calendars. ~Jaye Do not believe that possibly you can escape the reward of your action. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #16 August 19, 2005 Been on both sides myself (had to help my mom keep the house after my dad had a stroke and the nursing home took just about everything before killing him.... and been comfortable) Decided early that money is not important. Definatley not as important as Family, Friends, and being self-sufficient. (and cool stories - money can help with the cool stories, but you can still have cool stories with little to no money) Money is just a device. In the words of Ayn Rand "Money is a tool of exchange, which can't exist unless there are goods produced and men able to produce them. Money is the material shape of the principle that men who wish to deal with one another must deal by trade and give value for value. " So if you don't have the paper greenback, just make sure that you have some other means of trade. I say no. Karen Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dzdiva 7 #17 August 19, 2005 Nope."It's not just a daydream if you choose to make it your life..." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
happythoughts 0 #18 August 19, 2005 QuotePlain and simple, can money buy happiness? Money cannot buy happiness. ...but you could rent it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Squeak 17 #19 August 19, 2005 absolutely positively Damn Stagiht it canYou are not now, nor will you ever be, good enough to not die in this sport (Sparky) My Life ROCKS! How's yours doing? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TrophyHusband 0 #20 August 19, 2005 it may not buy happiness, but it makes a damn good down payment. "Your scrotum is quite nice" - Skymama www.kjandmegan.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
towerrat 0 #21 August 19, 2005 QuoteMoney cannot buy happiness. ...but you could rent it. ya beat me to it in the wise words of Weird Al Yankovic " if money can't buy happiness, I guess I'll have to rent it!"Play stupid games, win stupid prizes! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites happythoughts 0 #22 August 19, 2005 If I used the money to go lingerie shopping with Cora in the other thread, that would probably cheer me up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kbordson 8 #23 August 19, 2005 Here's a thought... Friends will show you enjoyment in life Time will allow you plenty Experience will bring you confidence A smile will give you a simple comfort An appreciative gesture will grant you fulfillment Only you can give yourself happiness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites robconway 0 #24 August 19, 2005 i think it depends on who you ask. someone with money would probly say NO it cant, but when you ask a broke dude like me i would say hell yeah! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites kbordson 8 #25 August 19, 2005 The loss of money would have been well paid rather than the loss of my father.... Money is secondary (if not lower) Besides, if you die in debt.... you're still dead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites Prev 1 2 3 Next Page 1 of 3 Join the conversation You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account. Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible. Reply to this topic... × Pasted as rich text. Paste as plain text instead Only 75 emoji are allowed. × Your link has been automatically embedded. Display as a link instead × Your previous content has been restored. Clear editor × You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL. Insert image from URL × Desktop Tablet Phone Submit Reply 0
happythoughts 0 #22 August 19, 2005 If I used the money to go lingerie shopping with Cora in the other thread, that would probably cheer me up. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #23 August 19, 2005 Here's a thought... Friends will show you enjoyment in life Time will allow you plenty Experience will bring you confidence A smile will give you a simple comfort An appreciative gesture will grant you fulfillment Only you can give yourself happiness. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
robconway 0 #24 August 19, 2005 i think it depends on who you ask. someone with money would probly say NO it cant, but when you ask a broke dude like me i would say hell yeah! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kbordson 8 #25 August 19, 2005 The loss of money would have been well paid rather than the loss of my father.... Money is secondary (if not lower) Besides, if you die in debt.... you're still dead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
