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    Default A Penny Pincher's Story!

    http://groups.google.ca/group/misc.c...4a94a365e01d54

    I always enjoy reading how people change their lives!

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    It's always inspiring to see people make such big changes and overcome their personal obstacles. I see this was written several years ago. I was thinking about her utilities comment. Now, the cost of our utilities have doubled so that even if we cut our usage by half, we're still paying what we were. I guess that means we need to cut usage by even more

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    Thanks!
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    Inspirational for everyone especially for those who are struggling. It can be done.

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    It's nice to receive some inspiration. Thanks!
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    This story is truly inspiring, thanks for sharing it.
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