tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post127685721415363785..comments2024-03-03T17:18:34.847-08:00Comments on Troubadour's Treks: Take, take, take...Troubadourhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-59989178838286380672010-02-10T10:49:33.552-08:002010-02-10T10:49:33.552-08:00I just spent 86 bucks to renew the tags on my wife...I just spent 86 bucks to renew the tags on my wife's car. Good for the State of Oregon ( the robbers ) but somebody in business who needs the money is going to get less. Sorry.<br /><br />Used to fill up at Wilco all the time. Since they sold the gas station to the store people, I tend to think the service went downhill.<br /><br />Hang in. Sunshine is coming. If we can afford to go ride in it!irondadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17821323482397075170noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-81769122427246869632010-02-08T07:45:34.369-08:002010-02-08T07:45:34.369-08:00Yes, sometimes owing additional taxes can be a pri...Yes, sometimes owing additional taxes can be a privilege. Unless, of course, finding the $ to cover the debt is a problem.<br /><br />You're right, of course, that most of us "normal citizens" think first of ways to economize, spend less, use less, make old last longer, eliminate, etc., is not the best way to "grow" the economy. But perhaps growing the economy isn't the right goal ... possibly a better goal is that of improving our individual and collective quality of life. Quality of life doesn't necessarily mean "more" ... walking for better health, eating together after cooking together after shopping together ... growing our own food. There is satisfaction for many in these endeavors.<br /><br />My personal favorite is using two wheels for my principal transportation. Now that is a big win-win!Chuck Pefleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02886326288618029812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-56135767931046008732010-02-07T15:00:30.982-08:002010-02-07T15:00:30.982-08:00We just finished doing our taxes and we discovered...We just finished doing our taxes and we discovered that we owe, so I went off on a rant. It is tough, we'll have to tighten our belts, spend less but we'll make it.<br />Today the sun is shining and I realized just how fortunate we are, how much we have compared to others who have lost their jobs, their homes and so much more. I am thankful for what we have and for having a job, a home and someone to share it with.Troubadourhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10567767701065756330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7348278507505143679.post-91686590047905468222010-02-07T14:40:53.656-08:002010-02-07T14:40:53.656-08:00When I lost my job last year I came down to the sa...When I lost my job last year I came down to the same conclusions. Where could money be saved? Energy? We are already on the low end with switching lights and heat off, when not needed. TV, phone, cable got stripped down to basics. I went shopping for cheaper insurance. Home cooking? No problem, it's a hobby of mine anyway. New clothes? Well, the current will have to suffice. Additionally I also questioned myself, what could be sold? So I cleaned out my closet and garage, and sold a lot through ebay or the other 'usual suspects'. Times will be better soon... or so I hope for all of us.SonjaMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12389245948579828531noreply@blogger.com