Guess it's like when you're driving cross-country and hear the end of an audiobook before your buddy does. Ruins the whole shared trip, you know?

Actually, getting declined can be a good thing. It stops you from overspending in a loud place where you might make a bad choice. Robert_hayes, that moment might have saved your budget for something better later.

That's smart, but @blake428, a nut works even better than a washer.