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Thanks for the input all

<t>Can't get grass fed anything in my area for less than $8/lb or so. Occasionally found it on sale for $6ish, but we have to drive WAY to far. Even good chicken eggs, where the hens are allowed to run all over, scratch for bugs and eat grass/plants, go for $6 a dozen. This turns into a very ...

I bought the house, but the girlfriend's 'rent' is about 45% of the mortgage.

@J_

sounds like you have quite an enviable set up. Public transportation in the States is lacking
@JohnnyH

otoh and pp?

<t>Thanks for the input guys. trying to sort the numbers from my first full month of tracking expenses. Only stuck on this housing thing. Count roommate's rent as income? disregard it totally? count half the taxes and insurance, count them all... argh.<br/>
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I know its a numbers game but I want ...

<r>@MountainMan<br/>
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Post ERE skibum? sounds super nice! especially that other country talk!! You've got me wishing I was ere now <E>:)</E> never seen a snow country rental that cheap... I've heard people talking about the split board, looks intriguing... I kinda like MikeBOS's idea of the ...

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I had considered a midweek pass. have had them in the past, pretty good deal. Seems like when I get a pass friends/coworkers decide to go ride somewhere else :/<br/>
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I'd have to stay far away from the slopes for now so I can be close to work. If I didn't work...<br ...

thanks, c40. I've noticed this site can be pretty frustrating at times. I usually think hard before clicking a topic cause I know i could be waiting a minute or so before it opens...

OP, what did you end up doing?

<t>For my first month of keeping track of expenses, I have notice A LOT of the grocery bill going to meat. I and especially my SO enjoy eating meat...<br/>
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I am wondering if anyone out there has gone vegetarian to trim costs. If so what was your experience? Negatives, positives?<br/>
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<r>KevinW<br/>
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Thanks for the informative link. Putting a HUGE pot of chili/stew/bean soup directly in the fridge is exactly what I have doing; oops! <E>:(</E><br/>
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I read your post, I was wondering if you were making your own yogurt, or just portioning out servings from a big container ...

<t>I enjoy snowboarding but have concluded it doesn't really jive w/ the ERE mentality. Have had some luck in finding 'deals' on lift tickets, even so there is still mileage to resorts and gear (even used/last-year's gear can be expensive). There are alternatives such cross country skiing and ...

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we have been making batch dinners for a few weeks now, it is working out great. I'm having a hard time seeing the benefit of batch breakfasts. I perceive breakfast as a pretty easy meal to prepare. BUT I'm in this forum to learn from you all, so can anyone offer some insight as to ...

<t>Started keeping track of expenses Jan 1st. Not sure how to tally mortgage. Some is paid by roommate, the rest is paid by me. A portion of the payment goes to equity. My quesiton is, should I only count the portion I pay to taxes and insurance as housing expense? I'm thinking that money paid into ...

<t>Eh... Read through this thread. Not a computer guy, so I really don't get it.<br/>
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I've been having A LOT of trouble using this forum. I find it interesting but its EXTREMELY slow. After clicking a link there is typically a 30 second or so wait. I'd really like to learn and participate, but ...

I'd like to see the same thing as C40

Thanks for all the input folks. this forum is great

<t>I've relied on my cell phone for about 7 years now (had to get one for a job). I use my cell phone a lot, especially looking things up on the go. example: we will be out and about, or about to return home when, "hey, are there any good happy hours/food deals around here?". (we usually do happy ...

<r>@m741<br/>
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I share the puget sound area w/ about 4.5 million others <E>:P</E><br/>
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I hear Wenatchee and Gold Bar are really popular w/ the retirement crowd. I know that a certain state agency has all its senior people trying to finish their careers in Spokane, cause it too is ...

<t>@llorona<br/>
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Tax free municipal bond funds. I had not heard of those, interesting... Yes I have an adequate windfall and wouldn't exhaust that. this moderate approach sounds sensible.<br/>
@George<br/>
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Yep, contributing some to Roth IRA as well. Probably it would help as a buffer for ...