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  1. 09-27-2010, 06:54 PM #1
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    Default Greetings from Canada

    The questionnaire post suggested I create a new thread.

    How did you hear about frugal village?
    I used to go to the Newsgroup "misc.consumers.frugal-living" but it seems Usenet is one big Spam Wasteland. So I googled "frugal forums"

    What interests you here?
    I'm fresh out of University and starting a career. As such I may face big decisions such as potential relocation, need of a vehicle etc. I won't be on as tight a budget as some people, nor am I in debt. I think it's important to start out in a good financial mindset so I don't fall in any traps.

    As it is now I'm not a spendthrift, and I don't enjoy spending money so I don't need a major mindset change. I just want the most for my money.

    Goals include being able to save away money for Emergency fund, Retirement, maybe even a house. As well living a frugal lifestyle means a drop in income wouldn't be an emergency.

    What will you contribute?
    I don't know, different perspective
    Do you know any other members here? No.
    How many kids? Ages? No.
    Tell us about yourself.
    I'm one of the few men here apparently.
    Do you own any pets? No.
    Occupation? Engineer
    Married or single? Single
    Interests and hobbies?
    Computers and movies.
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  2. 09-27-2010, 06:57 PM #2
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    Welcome to the family. What part of Canada do you live in? Hope that you enjoy being here.
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  3. 09-27-2010, 06:59 PM #3
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    Welcome Fred ~ We do have a lot of men, not all of them have the 'icon'.

    Congrats on wanting to stay off the path to debt
    I can't be out of money... I still have checks left!

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  4. 09-27-2010, 07:29 PM #4
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    Hi and welcome, Fred! You'll learn lots here at the Village. We're glad you've joined us.
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  5. 09-27-2010, 07:32 PM #5
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    Good to see a fellow Canuck! Welcome on board.
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  6. 09-27-2010, 08:58 PM #6
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    Thanks all!

    @homemaker66: East Coast
    @Lady_V: What icon?

    The very idea of debt makes me ill. The fact that money (interest) essentially is thrown away for no gain.

    Something I know I will have to work on is Grocery costs. While I rarely eat out and can cook, my cooking skills are quite basic. As I get settled I hope to improve my ability, with more varied menu items, and the ability to master sales / pricebook, etc.
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  7. 09-27-2010, 09:02 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by FrugalFred View Post
    Something I know I will have to work on is Grocery costs. While I rarely eat out and can cook, my cooking skills are quite basic. As I get settled I hope to improve my ability, with more varied menu items, and the ability to master sales / pricebook, etc.
    Have you checked out Cooking for Engineers? Step-by-step recipes and great equipment reviews.
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  8. 09-27-2010, 09:13 PM #8
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    Welcome!!! I am from Alberta, where are you from?
    "Breathe in, breathe out, move on."
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  9. 09-27-2010, 10:16 PM #9
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    Hi, Fred. Welcome. Another Canadian male here. Good to see younger folks starting out sensibly!
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  10. 09-27-2010, 10:27 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by FrugalFred View Post
    @Lady_V: What icon?
    Some guys have it... some don't you have to send a message to admin to request one.

    The icon ->
    I can't be out of money... I still have checks left!

    Momma to the Diva
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    My Blog: http://more-than-bonbons.blogspot.com

    BS1: DONE BS2: DONE BS3: working on it BS4 :eventually (at 3% now) BS5: DONE BS6: DONE BS7: someday
    OMG, we're going on our first cruise together??? 2 July 12
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    Change Jar
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    Drink Water
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  11. 09-27-2010, 10:47 PM #11
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    Hello and Welcome. You will love it here.
    If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal. Not to
    people or things.
    - Albert Einstein
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    Life is not always fair. Sometimes you get a splinter even sliding down a rainbow.
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    Don't wait for a crisis to look at your finances differently. Look at them differently now and avoid the crisis.
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  12. 09-27-2010, 10:51 PM #12
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    Hi there! I'm not officially Canadian... I just wear the tag.

    Welcome from Alberta.
    Wife to DH since 10/31/2002!
    Mom to DS #1 08/13/98 Mom to DS #2 09/11/03

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    Hi and welcome!
    2012 Debt Reduction

    (cc#1) Kohl's- P.I.F. (closed)!!!!

    (cc#2) Chase- P.I.F. (closed) !!!!!

    (cc#3) capital one(mine)- $741.37 /$731.34

    (cc#4) amazon-$1,458.47 / $863.94

    (cc#5) Kohl's - $606.29 / $687.16(CLOSED!)

    (cc#6) capital one(His)- $615.93 /$673.97

    (cc#7) CHASE (HIS)- $1,985.14 / $1,055.85

    (cc#8) Lowes(His)- $3,355.71 / $2,592.42


    (cc#9) Tractor Supply(his)- $3,981.05 / $3,729.95

    (cc#10) Visa(mine)- $918.12 / $1,021.83(CLOSED!)

    (cc#11) Home Depot(his)-$3,796.87 / $3,375.31

    (cc#12) Capital One(mine)- $2,991.98 / $2,967.94

    (cc#13) Micro center- $743.61 / $755.60

    car pyment- $16,245.30 / $17,773.46

    house pymnt- $76,973.95 / $81,360.00




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    Hello and welcome from the UK !! Im new around here too xx
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    Glad you have joined us!
    Travel light. The baggage of the past can only hold you back.

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