Re: I had a descussion with Steve about buying some Hero's books...
Budgets can be depressing! Believe me, I get depressed over ours at least monthly But at the same time, they show you're being wise. I'm a big pro-budget person, so bear with me.
I *know* you want the book now. It's boys and their toys and all. (Girls likes the new toys too, by the way. ) BUT the 5th edition book is not going to feed you for this month, pay your rent, or cover a taxi ride to a doctor's appointment. So *please* I beg you, figure out the budget on paper, cover all the necessaries first: food, transportation, medicine, utilities, shelter and clothing. Then see if you have anything left over. If so and it's enough for 5th Ed, buy it. If not, then sit the money aside for next month and add a bit more to it.
In the meantime, do you have a Half Price Books or maybe even a public library that might have a copy of the book? I haven't looked, but would ebay or half.com have a copy for a reduced price? (Sorry Steve/Darren, I know you guys want sales, but I don't want the latest man to declare his love for me to starve! *hehe*)