tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post1812443653762247606..comments2024-02-04T14:22:41.965-08:00Comments on Don't Unplug Your Hub: A Week Of Living Frugally.john bainhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15624118202659480062noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-90236759932977966772012-08-13T14:30:05.650-07:002012-08-13T14:30:05.650-07:00I often have the same frugal intentions with very ...I often have the same frugal intentions with very similar resultsAnnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12886333496997952719noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-81854461736151683012012-08-13T05:07:43.678-07:002012-08-13T05:07:43.678-07:00"I really mean it this time!"
I use them..."I really mean it this time!"<br />I use them all the time too... but I don't mean it. Frustrating as all heck!Birdmanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16634185585147630883noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-43819303435373657542012-08-13T04:07:31.383-07:002012-08-13T04:07:31.383-07:00Apart from the free eye test, there is nothing, re...Apart from the free eye test, there is nothing, repeat nothing free at the opticians. Valeriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12099030819314552958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-30122238174972486212012-08-13T03:25:43.524-07:002012-08-13T03:25:43.524-07:00Deb has a point, we had nothing as kids and mum co...Deb has a point, we had nothing as kids and mum couldn't give us everything we wanted. But she fed us, clothed us, and gave us a roof over our heads. That was a good enough start in life.<br /><br />John, you will have your relapses, you don't suddenly become disciplined it's something you learn over a period of time. Like being on a diet to lose weight, you cave in and have binges. But as long as you pick yourself up and get on with it, you will make progress along your chosen path. <br /><br />Next time you feel the urge to spend, email me and tell me what it is you want, and I will suggest alternatives and possibly talk you out of buying it. Needs are something you must have, wants are things you must save up for and pay for with cash. Meanqueenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02705837426373680532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-79916574599397993182012-08-13T03:02:37.041-07:002012-08-13T03:02:37.041-07:00John, I smiled as I read this post, because I can ...John, I smiled as I read this post, because I can totally relate...happens all the time...'"Best intentions" and "well laid plans" and all that.<br />This week even out the scales by not spending money except truly "needed."<br />Freeze the ATM card if you have to.VirginiaChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17282569773671179047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-55302370292912932742012-08-12T19:35:13.079-07:002012-08-12T19:35:13.079-07:00There always seems to be necessities and luxuries ...There always seems to be necessities and luxuries to spend money on. Not a great start to your frugal plans.Paulhttp://seasonsfullcircle.blogspot.co.nznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-42039386530148101702012-08-12T19:28:18.708-07:002012-08-12T19:28:18.708-07:00you and my daughter would get along fabulously! s...you and my daughter would get along fabulously! she seems to make so much money, but never seems to have any of it! I on the other hand do not spend a cent without analyzing if it is worth it...<br />i am your newest follower..pls follow back if you can.momto8bloghttp://raisingahappyfamily-momof8.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-14076200431597832682012-08-12T18:21:09.377-07:002012-08-12T18:21:09.377-07:00Well, perhaps you can look upon this as the week o...Well, perhaps you can look upon this as the week of "trying" to live like a pensioner. After all, this is quite a new (and recent) milestone and should not be rushed into, John.Beatrice P. Boydhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08281239556392874979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-32896016082690392062012-08-12T18:06:54.355-07:002012-08-12T18:06:54.355-07:00Keep reading Ilona's blog..she will see you ri...Keep reading Ilona's blog..she will see you right.<br />Jane xJane and Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08102086552682194819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-30488544086354044542012-08-12T17:49:14.210-07:002012-08-12T17:49:14.210-07:00John, John, John, you need to be taken in hand. Wh...John, John, John, you need to be taken in hand. What is giving your extremely handsome some money going to teach him? That he has to do nothing to get what he wants. And that his father is a soft touch! Not preparing him for life is it? <br />I have been on a NO SPEND YEAR this year and only paid utilities, and insurances, plus bought food and petrol. You can read about my journey on my other blog. I have spent very little ( I did buy myself a birthday gift which was a book about simple living and a photographic app for my phone). <br />Okay lecture over! Have a great time (paying back the bank).DEBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17534287655485880530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-10737853359881731622012-08-12T16:46:49.101-07:002012-08-12T16:46:49.101-07:00John, here in California financially distressed ci...John, here in California financially distressed city governments are racing their citizens to bankruptcy court. The concerns of us pensioners with balancing household budgets are regarded as quaint and anachronistic. Fret not. You're doing quite well by comparison.Geo.https://www.blogger.com/profile/16221314320558128986noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-26990392861804818982012-08-12T16:44:10.535-07:002012-08-12T16:44:10.535-07:00It is so hard to live on a limited income that nev...It is so hard to live on a limited income that never quite pays for one's needs. Perhaps your needs will be less next week. By the way, I firmly believe that wants are needs too.Emma Springfieldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10543689047463574012noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1961960550151154824.post-21248332366776991892012-08-12T15:09:50.700-07:002012-08-12T15:09:50.700-07:00Good intentions at least :-).Good intentions at least :-).Lea Whitehttp://seasonsfullcircle.blogspot.co.nz/noreply@blogger.com