Posted on 11/15/2008 9:26:50 AM PST by RKBA Democrat
I had never heard those before, but they are great ideas. I guess my kids will think I’m nuts now. ;0)
In the mid 60’s I worked evenings at “Oscar’s Flying A”, and my buds would come in and ask for “a quarter’s worth of your finest”....right around a gallon, IIRC. The big spenders would put a buck’s worth in the tank.
The one thing I don’t like about air drying is is it makes the clothes all stiff.
I agree. Trucking and train freight are down dramatically.
Ern is right...some of those cards are rackets.
However, I heartily recommend TracFones. The minutes are cheap, I even get a signal at scout camp. What’s funny is how (very seldom) I’ve looked down at the phone and seen “roaming” but it doesn’t matter a bit because the phone only counts how long I’m on and couln’t care less where I am.
Nope... currently at the Naval Oceanographic Office at Stennis Space Center. Our schoolhouse for my rate (AG) is at Keesler though and I know most of the Chief's over there.
I have made my own lemonade for yearss,,,they charge you for every coke or tea refill and this is free! When two people do it and drink alot, it can save 8 or so bucks.
All you do is ask for lemon and they always bring me a saucer of it,,and it is better for you than cokes or tea.
I kinda like all this frugality. All three of my daughters are learning it and love it,,
This is a great post!!!
I ditched drapes years ago,,dust catchers. And I love the light. In summer, we have those light reduction shades from blindsgalore that cut down our ac bill. In iwnter we rarely turn on the heat {Louisiana doesn’t get that cold}.
It is hard to turn up the AC,,I like it cold but this summer we turned it to 73 and I was okay
I do what you do. We haven’t eaten out but once in two months {I got sick and haven’t been able to} and I swear, we are eating healthier and better.
My Mother saved bacon grease on her stove for use for frying and flavoring,,,we don’t fry anymore.
And Mother never bought tupperware,,she used mayo jars,,she never used paper towels,,dishrags. ANd hated the dryer.
Of course you are free to manage your life in a way that is comfortable.
I have a gas fireplace and it is expensive to run and I don’t need it but I choose to because it makes me feel good. The things I save on make me feel good and don’t make me feel deprived.
It is silly to be frugal for frugal sake but good to know how “just in case”,,
It helps to be adaptable and that is what I am enjoying see my daughters learn. I do think one can carry it too far and think it is “morally” superior,,it isn’t,,it is just pragmatic and a good exercise.
“People need to get the bible of frugality. “
Maybe you can just type in a chapter a day on this thread for those of us who don’t want to spend the money on the book?
But have you brewed enough BEER?
That's my new survival skill for this year.
I don’t know.....I’ve always had a fantasy about the library.
LOL, sergeantdave. Here are a few more....
7. Wash your paper plates and re-use.
8. Drive 50 miles to save 2 cents on a gallon of gas
9. Take a shower with your car at the carwash. (No need to waste water or soap!)
damn! I wish I could barter like you do but I don’t have any barterable talents. I do love to budget, pay bills, balance chceckbooks and stuff like that and am quick,,maybe I could barter for some eggs!!
I think the underground economy is gonna grow like crazy.
People are more scared than I have seen in my 66 years!
I hope you're feeling better.
ROFL!!
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