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I like to consider each purchase I make as an investment.
-I bought a pair of skis as an investment in winter sports so I wouldn't have to pay for the rental each time.
-I bought a garden hose as an investment in taking proper care of my lawn.
-I bought a car jack as an investment in DIY car maintenance.
-I bought courses from the University of Kentucky as an investment in my education.
-I bought a motorcycle as an investment in experiencing the beauty of creation as it whizzes around my helmet.
-I bought a cruise package from a tele-marketer as an investment in a future vacation.
-And I bought a 1976 MG Midget as an investment as a small riding lawn mower, since it is the only vehicle that fits in my backyard and has enough horsepower to pull down fence posts.

That's right. The Ranger wouldn't fit through the gate to make it into the backyard (in fact, I broke the driver's side mirror trying to make it fit), so THIS clever guy decided to make use of the fact that he owns a car that is 8 inches narrower. I pulled the Midget harmlessly through the uprights and proceeded to hook up each of the 8 fence posts to a ratchet strap and the front bumper of the Midge.
Down they fell.
Project accomplished.

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