Over lunch a close friend told me he was moving to Minnesota, and joining a private club upon arrival. He likened the structure of the club to something like RSPGL. He said “it’s a private owner family. Him and his wife are very vested in running the day to day operations, it’s not your typical member owned scenario”.
Upon returning home, I Googled this club and watched their 5 minute membership enticement video. Beautiful course, nice clubhouse, huge patio, heated bays on range, fitness center, gigantic state of art kitchen, I could go on and on. Let’s just say, it looked NICE!
Sometimes I fantasize about making RSPGL a fancy private club. After watching this video, I have determined it’s absolutely impossible. In order to provide the “finer things in life”, and downstroke a family $45,000 to join, you need to understand the finer things in life. And I have no idea what those things are. I drive a 2006 Honda Pilot with no air conditioning. I won’t buy new shoes until the pair I have is shredded. I eat leftovers perpetually. I’m simple.
My existence is simple. My family is simple. I own a nice course, and I keep it nice. I keep everything nice. That’s why my car, my shoes, and the food in my fridge lasts so long. I’m a maximizer. I’d rather see how far we can take something average, then have something beyond my means that we soon forget about. It’s amazing how RSPGL is me. It’s everything I believe in. I guess I’m exactly where I’m supposed to be… doing exactly what I’m supposed to do. Proof there is something out there for everyone. Find your place.
I like the way you express yourself Nick. Very common sense thinking and making me feel good about contributing to your course. By the way…..are you building anything yet? (I retired eight years ago so you need not worry)