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Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!

May 4th, 2010 at 02:09 am

Wow! I've been absent from posting for a month and a half or so (maybe longer?). Haven't even had time to lurk so this is the first time I'm back and WOW! The site looks great! I LOVE the new layout. Also love that some of my old favorites are back (I'm talking to you Lux and Retire@50), along with the old standards who never seem to get sidetracked from posting on this site (FrugalinTexas and Ima). I envy your dedication!

Our big news from the past 2 months: We got a dog!! He's awesome! Part golden retriever and part lab. Cute as a button, friendly as can be. MAN, I love this pup! He's putting quite a dent into our finances, as we have had to bring him to the vet 3 times since we got him to get him up to date on all of his shots, and we'll have to get him neutered in 2 months (cha-ching). Add the trips to Petsmart for the food (and all the cool toys to get him - it's like shopping for a baby!), but it's worth every penny...

Aside from that, it's just life as normal. Hubby is still working from his home at his own consulting business. It's going well, but slow and erratic as far as the income goes. I'm more convinced than ever that you spend what you make, because our income was cut pretty substantially when he went out on his own and we've adjusted pretty well, cutting back without totally depriving ourselves, so that's been great.

Booked the house in Outerbanks for the annual summer trip with my brother. And I just got a letter from Liberty Mutual that my homeowners insurance will be reduced by about $10/month. I'll take it. Haven't been doing anything agressive to save money / reduce costs. Just a matter of not having the time to focus on it like I should. I'll try to get back to it...

So glad to be back here again. Time to catch up on everyone's blogs...

6 Responses to “Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes!”

  1. whitestripe Says:
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    I found the first few months were expensive when we got our first dog (and then again, when we got our second pup) but the costs settle after a few months, as long as you put money aside for the annual vet visit. i find in general it costs around $20-$25 a week to feed our dogs a premium dry dog food and fresh meat (they are only small - jack russels - i imagine with yours being bigger they will eat much more) BUT, you hit the nail on the head - WORTH EVERY PENNY. there's nothing quite like the love and devotion of a canine...

  2. Homebody Says:
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    OOh outer banks, I am jealous.... fond memories of Swansboro and Emerald Isle the six weeks I was in NC in August/September 2008.

  3. gamecock43 Says:
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    pictures! pictures of the dog!

  4. creditcardfree Says:
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    Always nice to hear from you! I'm glad things are going well. Pets are always a blessing. Smile

  5. retire@50 Says:
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    welcome back - was wondering if you were still blogging

  6. frugaltexan75 Says:
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    Must see pictures! Smile
    I haven't been quite so faithful lately. Not much to say other than I've little to no money and am busy with school. After I take my test tomorrow, I'll be done with school till June.

    Good to see you!

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