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Another sign of the times....

January 25th, 2009 at 02:12 am

I went to the library today...and it was PACKED...I guess the word is out that this a frugal way to spend an afternoon...and a great way to find things to read and watch ...I have never seen the library like it was today.

I had a few overdue fines from my inability to get to the library...I gues $18.40 is a "few"...ouch. But uf I have to pay a fine, that is where Id want to pay it. I love our library. Ichecked out 4 books, including a Rachel Ray cookbook and the book: The Shack. Now I just need to find time to read....

I made a loaf of banana choc chip bread today since my bananas were getting overripe. And I made a roast for dinner. I stopped after the library and picked up french bread (it was still oven warm, yum!) and some lettuce...they had boneless/skinless chicken breasts on sale, so I got two bags (8 lbs for $12). A few other odds and ends came out to $31.56.

The library fines come out of my allowance...and the food comes out of the food envelope.

No grandbabies visited today...very quiet day. DD3 is staying at her sis's house tonight...so the hub and I are home alone...this is happening pretty often anymore...feels like an empty nest.

Throat is feeling better tonight.

We will probably watch a movie on TV and enjoy the fire and p&q...oh and a glass of red wine.

Great day.

Posted in general thoughts | 10 Comments »

10 Responses to “Another sign of the times....”

  1. Koppur Says:
    January 25th, 2009 at 02:56 am 1232852180
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    Glad you are feeling better!

  2. boomeyers Says:
    January 25th, 2009 at 03:19 am 1232853547
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    Great price on the chicken breasts!
    Enjoy your quiet evening. It is these times we need to stock up and rest for those more stressful times.

  3. my english castle Says:
    January 25th, 2009 at 03:22 am 1232853724
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    Nice evening--and we had exactly the same experience at the library today!

  4. baselle Says:
    January 25th, 2009 at 03:27 am 1232854070
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    Isn't that amazing? IIRC wasn't your library the one being shut down a couple of years ago?

  5. Amber Says:
    January 25th, 2009 at 04:11 am 1232856697
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    I went to the library today and it was packed as well. It's funny I am always late returning item to the library but I don't mind had it been another place I would be upset

  6. Thrifty Ray Says:
    January 25th, 2009 at 04:24 am 1232857470
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    Baselle- I am not sure what IIRC is..but YES, our libraries were shut down a couple of years ago due to lack of funding...for about 6 months....it was ridiculous..as that same year, Oregonians recieved a nice 'kicker check' (tax refund) at the end of the year...(scratching my head over that one!) Good memory!!

    umm....IIRC = if I recall correctly??? if that is it...then yes, you absolutely do!

  7. frugaltexan75 Says:
    January 25th, 2009 at 05:41 am 1232862073
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    I'm glad your throat is feeling better.

    I know what you're saying about paying library fines - I hate paying them, but at least I know it's going to a good place.

    IIRC does mean If I Recall Correctly. Big Grin

  8. baselle Says:
    January 25th, 2009 at 07:54 am 1232870042
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    yep - iirc is "if I recall correctly". ymmv! (your mileage may vary).

  9. Thrifty Ray Says:
    January 25th, 2009 at 03:17 pm 1232896620
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    oh...this blogging shorthand makes my brain hurt. Everyone would get a good chuckle if they knew some of my initial decoding thoughts were....lol

  10. HouseHopeful Says:
    January 25th, 2009 at 04:19 pm 1232900399
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    My library has been very packed for the last few years. There are lines in the morning, waiting for it to open. The local libraries have a lot of dvds and I think that has a LOT to do about it.

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