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  1. 09-11-2003, 07:11 PM #1
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    Talking I blew the frugal challenge, but oh it felt so GOOD

    We went to the library this afternoon to a small town near us and of course I just happened to go to the quilting store.

    Well she had LOTS of her material on for $5.00 a metre, unheard of here anywhere I've been to a quilting store. So I purchased 5 metres of different colors.

    BUT then I spotted her new material. So I purchased another 6 metres (course it wasn't at $5 a metre), but it just kept saying, "pick me, pick me", so I did. Good thing I didn't spot the fat quarters!!!

    Okay I blew the frugal challenge for today, but theres always tomorrow to start again, right!!!
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  2. 09-11-2003, 07:34 PM #2
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    ooh if there's ever a reason to blow a frugal challenge, splurging on fabric is it
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  3. 09-11-2003, 07:36 PM #3
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    Sometimes it's just nice to treat yourself to something you really enjoy even if it's not frugal. Like you said, there is always tomorrow to hop back on the frugal wagon.
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  4. 09-11-2003, 07:48 PM #4
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    Good for you CJ. You fooled me. I thought it was fq's for sure. Kinda the same though.
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  5. 09-11-2003, 08:50 PM #5
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    I am glad you splurged on something for you. Yes, there is always tomorrow. You can jump back on board then. Enjoy today!!
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  6. 09-11-2003, 09:06 PM #6
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    We forgive you! Enjoy all your new goodies!
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  7. 09-11-2003, 10:03 PM #7
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    Well Cj, at least it wont add inches or pounds to your hips!
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  8. 09-14-2003, 01:03 PM #8
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    Is that material talking to you again!!! LOL!!! To say I can't believe it would be a lie!! Glad you had FUN and $5.00 a metre, NOONE can pass that up!!
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  9. 09-17-2003, 08:18 PM #9
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    I feel that is part of the reason to be frugal, so that when you see something (withing reason) that you really want and will use you can buy it.
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  10. 09-21-2003, 01:47 PM #10
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    Good deal CJ! Its ok once in a while to splurge. Its people like me who can't hang on to money that get in trouble!! LOL
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    Well actually I went back and got some more and plan on going back again and getting some more. At $5 a metre, I can't go wrong. You just never see that here.

    Besides, she has got some awesome new material in that keeps calling my name, kwim.
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  12. 09-21-2003, 07:36 PM #12
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    LOL CJ, thats just why I avoid the craft sections!
    I do plan on putting some material at wally world on layaway soon though!
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