tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36010671.post1338841878643453839..comments2023-12-22T23:38:08.967-06:00Comments on Random Rants and Prickly Plants: Rambling round town again...Claudehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04568424354642247198noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36010671.post-35387981947985641302009-02-20T02:20:00.000-06:002009-02-20T02:20:00.000-06:00I'm also a skinflint in a way--I've always lived u...I'm also a skinflint in a way--I've always lived under my means. Haven't had to stop any bad spending habits since I didn't do it to begin with. I always figure if times get tough for me, I can always find ways to survive, even if it's collecting cans. At least I hope. This economy is scary, but I'm old enough to remember several other periods of tough times. The markets do what the markets do. Ups and downs. The only thing that changes is expectations of people.<BR/>AiyanaAiyanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04525758484165324330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36010671.post-10261986845594241992009-02-18T18:55:00.000-06:002009-02-18T18:55:00.000-06:00Julie... libraries should do good. I for one am n...Julie... libraries should do good. I for one am not buying books, and I try to stop in the library every weekend to find something to keep my mind occupied. And the economy is one of the reasons I decided to try those straw bales in the back yard... I now have 4 bales and I'm going to grow tomatos, cucumbers and squash... Plus some pole beans growing up my fence, and maybe some sweet potatoes in another set of tires... I'm not sure yet... <BR/><BR/>Pudge... I always have some canned goods in the house... probably comes from growing up rural, when the nearest store was 25 miles away...<BR/><BR/>Dee... I keep reminding myself that my ancestors survived the great depression, and that was much worse. We'll get through this. But I do keep thinking that we need some creative solutions, and everybody seems to be stuck thinking in their box.Claudehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04568424354642247198noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36010671.post-61256972082490147462009-02-18T09:25:00.000-06:002009-02-18T09:25:00.000-06:00The current economy is so scary. I was laid off 2 ...The current economy is so scary. I was laid off 2 years ago, and it was devestating, but I was able to get into a much better job. Just last month my previous job laid off 47% of my previous department, so it looks like it was a blessing they let me go when they did. I had several friends lose jobs and there are just no IT jobs in this town and so many talented people looking for work. My best to you- I hope there somehow turns out to be a silver lining.kesslerdeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16941318128033074562noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36010671.post-89428018190007155622009-02-18T07:21:00.000-06:002009-02-18T07:21:00.000-06:00Claude, Claude, Cluade, That photo is perfect-prof...Claude, Claude, Cluade, That photo is perfect-professional looking! Nothing student looking about it!But I know you are thinking- What does she know.... rifgr?lol I am buying a few can foods each week for storage and a few other things.....It dosen't look good for any of us.......Pudgeduckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09529445332482349426noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36010671.post-90624688284157892842009-02-17T21:22:00.000-06:002009-02-17T21:22:00.000-06:00I am sorry to hear about your pay cut. Lord...it ...I am sorry to hear about your pay cut. Lord...it is getting so scary with all that is happening...Keep a stiff upper lip and maybe plant a garden for eating. Hopefully libraries will stay open...I pray!<BR/><BR/>Your photo is awesome...it has so much going on! I love it!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04402220963886597754noreply@blogger.com