I really dont understand this "hiding it fm the family" thing. You EARNED this money. YOU spent how many years in the Army?? Personally if my family gave me grief over my purchase decisions..unless it was something utterly stupid...i would tell them to stuff it. Its MY money but then again...thats just me. Im 30. Mom hasnt tried to control or influence my life in 13 yrs. She has provided ADVICE but didnt attempt to control me. Not since i left home and started my OWN life. Her roof = her rules. MY roof = MY rules...
Anyway.../rant off....Again Congrats on your purchase!! Enjoy it to the fullest!!