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rumrunnergirl
06-04-2004, 09:47 PM
I am new here, I found this site a long time ago and never got a chance to come back until recently.

I live in SW FL with my SO (I call him DH in my posts) and our 2 kids, DD is 4 and DS is 3. I have always been frugal, careful with money, whatever you want to call it. Sometimes it's tiring to have people look at me funny when I talk about saving money and different tightwad things I do, but I enjoy it and don't plan to stop anytime soon, if ever. They can think I'm wierd, I don't mind too much. ;) I get the last laugh when I can do so many more things by stretching our money and not worry about mounting debt. DH isn't as frugal as me, he has "entitlement" issues, but we're working on it.

I like to get the most bang for my (or DH's) hard earned buck. Almost every piece of furniture in our house (and we don't have much, LOL) was given to us, inherited, or curb crawled. Ok, my computer desk is new, but I got it for 50% off, LOL. I have dumpster dived and miss it so much.

Nice to meet you all!

Melanie

SusieJD
06-04-2004, 10:12 PM
Hello Melanie! Glad that you finally came in to join us! Your so welcome here!

Susie in MN

KKCondrey
06-05-2004, 12:55 AM
:welcome: (back) :)

Glad that you are jumping on in and making yourself at home.
We look forward to getting to know you.

lucy979
06-05-2004, 01:31 AM
Welcome! So glad you came back and jumped right in! Can't wait to get to know you better.

Julia Kimber
06-05-2004, 03:04 AM
Hi Melanie and welcome!

Glad you came along to join us!:D


Julia

NeonMartini
06-05-2004, 05:36 AM
Hello! Welcome!

Darlene
06-05-2004, 07:57 AM
Welcome to the Village Melanie!You've found a home here where you can talk about all your frugalness without fear of funny glances.:D Please make yourself right at home.:apple:

crdurham
06-06-2004, 12:32 PM
Welcome to the village! No funny looks from us frugal divias...lol...

slowtypinwoman
06-06-2004, 01:32 PM
HI and welcome!

Mom23boys
06-06-2004, 01:40 PM
Hello and welcome to the Village Melanie!

Your description describes so many of us who "watch our money". We all want to make it last a little longer and get more for a dollar. You have come to the right place. Just jump in anywhere.

Katybird
06-06-2004, 02:55 PM
:welcome: :welcome: :welcome:

dz_blonde_girl
06-06-2004, 04:51 PM
Hi Melanie! :welcome: Thanks for the great intro! You're going to LOVE it here!

couponchic
06-06-2004, 09:10 PM
Welcome!

Hoppscotch
06-15-2004, 01:18 PM
Hi Melanie!

:welcome: to our Village

I'm from NY, but we vacation in "humid" SW Fla annually and hope to eventually end up there!!

There are a lot of ladies here with excellent penny pinching ideas to share!
Make your self at home!!

Looking forward to getting to know you!!