I'm sure that all of us have been called rich or something similar because we have gone or are seriously planning to hunt in Africa. Usually the person commenting is as well off or more so than I am but they cannot fathom spending $10k or so as discretionary funds.

Today I had a discussion with a worker who wants to take flying lessons but cannot afford the $100/hour that the plane costs. I pointed out to him that is he quit smoking, carton a week, and quit going to the tavern 2-3 times a week he could easily afford an hour a week in the plane.

Sometimes you have to decide what's important to you.

Any other ideas to save money without selling the dog?