Thomas Patrick McBride Online Tribute and Memorial Website

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Kathy Aug 24, 2009

Dad loved to spend money. He loved to buy cars. Specifically, he loved to negotiate any purchase, especially the purchase of a new vehicle. I watched him walk out on so many dealerships and salespeople. He had no problem telling them to "go to hell." They would always call him the next day, though with a better offer. He had some serious skill in negotiating. :)

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Dianne Aug 24, 2009

Since you mentioned dad's love to buy...
I cannot remember a single birthday that dad actually got mom what she asked for. One year in particular mom asked for a new bowling bag. Dad asked me to come along to help pick it out. 15 minutes later we pull up in front of Best Buy. I said, "Dad, what are we doing here? Mom's gonna kill you." We walked out of there with a $1000 stereo which I helped him put together and set up. The entire time I kept repeating, "Mom's gonna kill you." She never did though...