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Frugal and Energy Efficient Living

IrishAyes

(6,151 posts)

14. In Los Angeles,

Reply to Curmudgeoness (Reply #11)

Tue Sep 30, 2014, 01:12 AM

Sep 2014

I used to visit the nursery on trash day because once the dumpster was curbside, it wasn't stealing for me to remove easily reached good prospects on top. I know which plants are easiest to revive, so those are the ones I took. Had beautiful gardens for nothing but a little timing and elbow grease. Heck, I wouldn't even buy anything at a thrift store unless it was marked down at least 50%.

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Very strange feelings. [View all] Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 OP

I went frugal because of need and not by choice. Kaleva Sep 2014 #1

Sorry you had to be in a position of need Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #4

I hope Sherman A1 Sep 2014 #2

Thanks, but I don't see it happening. Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #5

Understand Sherman A1 Sep 2014 #7

Sorry about the job loss. But I'm sure a smart survivor like you will come through fine. IrishAyes Sep 2014 #13

It is true that I should not be worried over. Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #15

I am not at all embarassed by my frugality. RebelOne Sep 2014 #3

Well, I never was before either, Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #6

First, so sorry about your losing your job cbayer Sep 2014 #8

I think that you are onto something. Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #10

Yes, I think you have it exactly right. cbayer Sep 2014 #12

Sorry to hear about losing your job. Starboard Tack Sep 2014 #9

Thanks. I had never heard of that site. Curmudgeoness Sep 2014 #11

In Los Angeles, IrishAyes Sep 2014 #14

There's a lot of folks on Plan B, and looking at C... Eleanors38 Oct 2014 #16

It does seem that life's realities get in the way Curmudgeoness Oct 2014 #17

Yep. Since I cut back to 15 beers/wk., nights end early! Eleanors38 Oct 2014 #18