Originally Posted by Carleton Hughes

Credit cards are the invention of the Devil. Of course I must have a debit card for internet purchases and such but nothing beats ready cash, at least in my world.

Funny thing about credit cards....Flew out to Cali to view a car I eventually bought. Got off the plane, went to a leading car rental agency and asked for a car. {I know..shoulda made arrangements ahead of time, too busy at the time} Fellow wanted to see a credit card, debit card wan't acceptable. Told him I had a driver's license and a wad O' cash, made no difference so I didn't get angry, just left rather than engage in a pointless debate with a drone carrying out company policy.

Walked a couple of blocks, went into a Bodega, ordered a cafe' con leche and asked aloud in my best spanish if anybody wanted to make some money driving me 'bout 20 miles to and fro, to the antique car dealer.....and hanging out while I did my business, then back to the airport.

3 guys volunteered, I picked the guy with a beat up Golf VW. Took about 4 hours total. Gave him $75 bucks and bought him lunch.