Two weeks ago, I received the original contract that I signed with RBS Citizens bank back in August 2004 for the purchase of our Silverado Duramax, marked "Paid In Full." It's been a struggle (especially for the last two years), and there's been a time or two that I've considered putting it up for sale to rid ourselves of the monthly payment (which is as much as we're paying for rent now). We decided to tough it out and get through it, and boy does it feel good to be done with that payment! We bought the diesel for the long haul, and I'm hoping to get another good decade or so out of the truck, and if I can get my own business off the ground out here, I'll be glad to have a reliable vehicle completely paid for and available for heavy-duty work!