Tracy's splurging is limited to exercise classes, Bob's to an occasional cigar.

A couple years ago the $1500 for the "Hot Rod" was a constraint that stopped some of excessive splurging.

The hotel's restaurants recorded their highest revenues on record, perhaps because reduced room rates made visitors feel like splurging on something else.

Fact is, Labour have destroyed the economy by splurging hundreds of billions on pet projects, consultants, managers and politically correct claptrap with very little productivity increase to show for it.

No gas-guzzling trips to nearby Madison, Wis., for shopping; no splurging when Wal-Mart will suffice; no gifts over $10 for extended family.

So for those in need of vicarious splurging we are happy to recommend the tale of some of the most risky bets in the history of our notoriously wager-happy nation.

Perhaps because they had already been spending with gusto - splurging on "hookers, heroin and high-tops," in the words of a law enforcement official - the pair used a motel washing machine to cleanse their remaining cash.

The area saw steep rises in land prices starting 1990s, due to rapid urbanisation and industrialisation in the Gurgaon district, as a result small section large landowners amassed great wealth in short period, which also encouraged public splurging.

To the Editor: "Grand Night for Splurging: Boom Times Make Prom an Event on Which No Expense Is Spared" (news article, June 16) states that prosperity is fueling the prom social scene, with its shocking extravagance.

Mr. Cohen, citing interviews that NPD conducted after the holidays, said consumers "are still splurging, but with care, and most often, on the so-called aspirational, or accessible, luxury items" - those that bear a chic brand name but cost less than other chic names.

So she splurged for the first time in her life.

The students splurged, spending 30 percent more on food in real terms.

But, after all, it was my anniversary so I decided to splurge.

Also, on a bit of a budget but willing to splurge when necessary.

Flowers will add to the total cost, but if you can get it all in one place, then why not splurge?

"I might splurge on a couple," he said in the end.

If you are going to splurge on accommodations, this is the place to do it.

But since it's inexpensive, why not splurge for a second bottle?

To be sure, the trade center disaster has prompted some people to splurge.

When the couple eat out, which is about once a week, they allow themselves to splurge on dessert.

It's a good place to splurge - if that's your style.

He could have splurged on two or three guards, around the clock.

He wasn't going to splurge the whole lot in one sentence.

A few planned to splurge on dinner out or toys for their children.

Most were willing to splurge occasionally on a piece that they felt would stand the test of time.

Studying them, he knew they had been splurging on narcotics.

They also splurged on a full-time team psychologist this season.

I may also splurge on a load of manure for the garden.

"I'm afraid I splurged a bit, but there's enough food to hold us for several days now.

Here's how to splurge on things that really make a difference, from the grocery to the gym.

Sometimes you have to splurge and enjoy a delicious dessert.

Price is a primary factor, but I'm willing to splurge if it's worth it.

She had splurged on a taxi in order to beat the rain, and she'd won.

But when they go out, it's time to splurge.

I wonder if I should splurge and get a room for the night?

But this year he'd gone on a little splurge, as she would say.

Dinner was meant to be a bit of a splurge.

The only clear force for recovery I see is the administration's military splurge.

Frequent the local flea market or go for the big splurge?

But for a splurge or a special occasion, this is your top bet in Nice.

The rate controlled by the central bank is already down to 0.25 percent, yet there has been no spending splurge.

Smart shoppers know that some things are worth the splurge.

It'll be my big technology splurge for the year.

It would be a handsome splurge for the holiday cook.

Since he had taken this step, he was ready for a splurge.

For a special splurge, oysters on the half shell are the ticket.

"It's just so sick to go around on a thrill splurge, shooting people for nothing."

There is now good reason for a moderate splurge.

Begawan was a honeymoon splurge of just a single night.

"Then we have two years to make up in one terrific splurge of passion!

Want to find out how much exercise you'll have to do to make up for your caloric splurges?

One of the splurges from last year's tight budget.

He is inspired yet cautious about his continuing offensive splurge.

The Rangers hurtled toward 1940 last night with a splurge of will in the final period.

Prices are double or triple, but it can be a worthwhile splurge.

I only have the funds for one diving splurge.

The meal was a real splurge, though: about $80 a person.

In the early 1990's, the nation was hung over from the splurge of the 80's.

For the big splurge, try the presidential suite at $1,200 a night.

It'll strip the pleasure right out of your splurge.