Our Cheap Date

**forHISglory** · 10-29-2009, 03:34 PM

It's raining, pouring, monsooning outside, so Hubby suggested that we just dare the rain and go out on a wild hair. So I grabbed my jacket and bumbershoot and off we went. I never know where a wild hair will lead us.

It led us to Long John Silver's for a dollar sandwich and a glass of water. Then we checked out a surplus store (we're new in town and don't really know where many things are). And then we went to the public library and got our library card. Hubby checked out a movie, and I browsed the free giveaway book shelves. Found a brand new obscure history book that will be a perfect gift for my BIL for Christmas, and a woodworking book as a gift for Hubby.

What a fun afternoon, and total cost was $2.00!!! Ah, be still my frugal heart!

**Daisygirl** · 10-29-2009, 03:38 PM

I love it - sounds like a lot of fun on a dime (okay, 20 dimes, but still!)

**frugalnana** · 10-29-2009, 04:00 PM

I like that kind of date. Especially the library, I sometimes go and put in microfilm and pick a year 1900, 1950 whatever my fancy is that day and just read and look at prices I can spend hours doing this.

**larabelle** · 10-29-2009, 04:41 PM

Oh it sounds like a wonderful day...and so very easy on the budget...just perfect.

**Libby** · 10-29-2009, 07:59 PM

Great way to learn your town and on such a great bargain as well

Originally Posted by frugalnana

I like that kind of date. Especially the library, I sometimes go and put in microfilm and pick a year 1900, 1950 whatever my fancy is that day and just read and look at prices I can spend hours doing this.

OMG they still offer microfiche? Should I be proud or feel old for knowing what that is?

**ravenmaniac** · 10-29-2009, 08:36 PM

That sounds wonderful! Glad you enjoyed yourselves.

**3tomboys** · 10-29-2009, 10:13 PM

It sounds like you had a wonderful time.

**kaurand554** · 10-29-2009, 11:22 PM

I would be thrilled that my partner and I were so happy (after so many years) we could do so little and be happy..........(I would! so little money spent, and quality time).

That is in no way a dig; but envy. I have not entered the dating world again, not sure when I will, or if I will, but after almost three years of being a widow, I have begun thinking about moving on and my future life; (I just turned 43, I struggle between letting someone else in and just doing it alone.....) which would include dating, blah blah blah.... the fake dates, the being who you are not; blah blah blah...or a life of being lonely.............

You are truly blessed...

**NikoSan999** · 10-29-2009, 11:27 PM

Romance at it's best !!!

**tripleb** · 10-30-2009, 07:05 AM

what a great way to spend the day!

**Lora88** · 10-30-2009, 07:44 AM

Originally Posted by kaurand554

I would be thrilled that my partner and I were so happy (after so many years) we could do so little and be happy..........(I would! so little money spent, and quality time).

That is in no way a dig; but envy. I have not entered the dating world again, not sure when I will, or if I will, but after almost three years of being a widow, I have begun thinking about moving on and my future life; (I just turned 43, I struggle between letting someone else in and just doing it alone.....) which would include dating, blah blah blah.... the fake dates, the being who you are not; blah blah blah...or a life of being lonely.............

You are truly blessed...

Do not lose heart my best friend just met someone after being a widow 10 years she began dating and had to kiss a couple of frogs but she is so happy now It can happen I am sending hugs and positive thoughts

**shoiji** · 10-30-2009, 02:36 PM

Got to love those wild hairs!

**Libby** · 10-31-2009, 03:24 AM

I still like the idea of a cheap date

Originally Posted by kaurand554

I would be thrilled that my partner and I were so happy (after so many years) we could do so little and be happy..........(I would! so little money spent, and quality time).

That is in no way a dig; but envy. I have not entered the dating world again, not sure when I will, or if I will, but after almost three years of being a widow, I have begun thinking about moving on and my future life; (I just turned 43, I struggle between letting someone else in and just doing it alone.....) which would include dating, blah blah blah.... the fake dates, the being who you are not; blah blah blah...or a life of being lonely.............

You are truly blessed...

Dating is what you want it to be. I used it as an exercise to get out and brush up on my socialization skills. Even if it was just a coffee date once a month. No need to rush - it will happen when its meant to and w/o any great efforts. You can't force it, only put yourself out there to wait for the opportunities to arise.

Chin up!