Our poor economy & what will you and won't you give up

[Miss Kitty]

Is this a great thread, or what?

 

[sunspotbaby]

Is this a great thread, or what?

Yes ; and your answers were??????

 

[Miss Kitty]

Yes ; and your answers were??????

I think the masses should tell me what my answers should be. My brain is still on auto pilot.

 

[Bob]

i'm posting less, the pc takes over 200 watts!

 

[Miss Kitty]

i'm posting less, the pc takes over 200 watts!

well, there is my first hint!

 

[Beachbummette]

I love this thread. It makes me hopeful about America and Americans. Although most every American has been affected by the economy, I think it is a correction long overdue. It is time to be thoughtful about what we consume and waste. I will have to get back to y'all on my choices.

BB...you can continue shopping all you want. America is counting on you!

It's my job! I helped it along today at The Watercolor store!

I really have tried to cut back on our carbon foot print just because it is the right thing to do. I can no longer use my bathroom without thinking of JohnR. Whenever I run the sink water to brush my teeth I think of how much water I am wasting, dont' let the shower run a long time before I get in. I am just trying not to waste so much energy, I turn off all the lights, turn off the computer, don't leave appliances that are never used plugged in such as tv's, stereos.

 

[DuneAHH]

i gave this up long ago. gray is the new blonde in my book.

glad for you and your hubby

your book Audie!

 

[Paula]

Grayt thread. I'm doing most of what everyone else says with these things, too.

• Hardly water my garden. Whatever plants don't survive this year don't deserve to be in the garden.
  
• Hardly dry clothes in dryer - about 75% hanging outside.
  
• MUCH more aware of water use throughout the house.
  
• Don't shop as much or go out to dinner as much (but plan to go out to eat in SoWal very soon!)
  
• Never colored my hair and now that it's longer only have to get it cut about 2X year.
  
• Want to get my bike out for grocery shopping trips, but have to inflate the tires (how's that for an excuse?)
  
• Trying to "repurpose" things rather than get new things

As long as I have a job and good health, I'm finding this economic challenge to be a worthy challenge and a long-overdue lesson overall. But if I lost my job or didn't have good health (or if someone in my family didn't have good health), it would be a very tough time indeed. And I definitely feel for people who are hurting from this not-yet-recession.

 

[JUL]

I have been buying less brand names. I don't drive as much and we eat out a lot less which I enjoy eating in more ....it tastes better and I am sure my hands and kitchen are cleaner. I won't sacrifice my beer wine or starbucks although I do my starbucks at home now which saves me gas and cash...and the environment a throwaway cup.

 

[Miss Critter]

I now color my own hair (and I'm sure a hair stylist would notice the difference, but I don't - except that it now costs $6 instead of $60).

No more acrylic nails, and wow! typing is much easier. Plus, I'm sure my nails are healthier now.

No more mindless driving, but with 2 big dogs who sometimes travel with us, I refuse to give up my Suburban.

I sell stuff I no longer have use for on eBay and have been pleasantly surprised at what folks will buy AND what they will pay for it!

I still pay more for quality vitamins/supplements because I believe there really is a difference.