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[sunsaver]

I was just looking back through this thread, and it seems that we are all responding to this one, somewhat offensive post by FC, that seems to suggest that we ss people are worry warts who "do not live our lives", and that we just need to spend money in order to "enjoy life a bit". I think we should let FC have a chance to defend herself, or further explain her point of view. It does sound very materialistic and anti-ss.

so worried about day to day, next week to next week, year to year expenses etc and the ecomony--THAT YOU DO NOT live your life?

just wondering how ya'll feel about spending money to enjoy life a bit vs. always saving, always worrying, always looking for free fun and all that mess. LOL



edited to say everyone's life circumstances will differ, but can ya part with a dime to pay to enjoy life a bit?????

 

[DrakeMaiden]

I was just looking back through this thread, and it seems that we are all responding to this one, somewhat offensive post by FC, that seems to suggest that we ss people are worry warts who "do not live our lives", and that we just need to spend money in order to "enjoy life a bit". I think we should let FC have a chance to defend herself, or further explain her point of view. It does sound very materialistic and anti-ss.

I wouldn't call her post offensive. I think she is just expressing a different perspective.

My husband and I have spent time traveling and we used to eat out ALL the time at nice restaurants, but our interests and priorities have changed. I only miss long backpacking trips in the mountains, not much else of traveling, to be honest. And I agree with others that I can usually cook a better meal for far less and it will always be something I am in the mood to eat, not just what looks best off the menu. I think staying close to home and spending our resources on the land is far more fulfilling to both of us. But it is also exhausting at times.

As far as spending money goes . . . I have learned when it is worthwhile for me. So I can tell if something I see in a store is something that I will enjoy over the long haul or if it is something that just tickles my fancy. I know I would rather go to a county fair than a concert. It wasn't always the case. I think I have become more discerning.

 

[sunsaver]

Sorry! I didn't mean to say that she was being offensive, just that some of us might take offense to her post. Just because we are poor or often have to do without, does not mean that we don't live our lives or get enjoyment from what we have. I just thought it was a strange point of view, and was hoping to hear more from her side of it. I did not intend to insult her or anyone else. What brought my attention to this thread was the post by kOxxx. I agree/feel very much the same way.

 

[DrakeMaiden]

I think a lot of us feel the same.

But I am going to guess that most of us have gone through phases where we have felt like we needed to get out and travel or get out and do something different too.

I don't know, but maybe FarmerChick just is wondering if she is the only one who feels like getting out and doing something different.

Edited to say: In any case, she started an interesting thread, IMO. I enjoyed hearing the responses.

 

[Wifezilla]

Anyone else remember that episode of friends where Monica, Chandler and Ross had all kinds of money to go out and do fun things and could not understand why Rachel, Phoebe and Joey had an issue with things like going to concerts or evenly splitting a restaurant tab?

It looks like one of those situations to me.

 

[DrakeMaiden]

WZ . . . could be.

But people also have different ideas on what makes life fun or meaningful too.

 

[Quail_Antwerp]

Farmerchick has/had a HUGE farm and worked like crazy making goat milk soaps, sausage from their hogs, and even had 400 laying hens at one time. I remember her talking about planting like 10 acres of watermelon and being sooooooo jealous!!

She and her hubby worked their farm - and I think they've cut way back to do some more of the fun things that having the full time farm and all the animals prevented them from doing.

I don't think she's anti SS, just trying to understand where the rest of us are coming from?

FC is very blessed in that she has the farm and resources to live her life the way she feels is best suited for her.

Now I'll admit I'd like to take a trip to Georgia to visit a grandmother I haven't seen in 11 years. I'd also like to be able to say I've been to the east coast and seen the ocean - just hasn't been available for me to do that yet.

I too watch the economy and have been watching food prices, etc. Also making more of an effort to cook preserve, cook from scratch, and to waste less.

Some of us do have very little income, and it sucks when you are at a point where you have to choose to pay a bill or buy a kid shoes. Sometimes it's not about being afraid to spend the money to have fun, but actually not HAVING the money to spend on the fun.

 

[Wifezilla]

Sometimes it's not about being afraid to spend the money to have fun, but actually not HAVING the money to spend on the fun.

No kidding!

If anyone is interested, I actually found the episode posted online. I think the website is in BFE somewhere...LOL
http://www.vbox7.com/play:f4301e36?r=google

 

[FarmerJamie]

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[Wifezilla]

Sorry, there have been plenty of "you guys need to just relax" and "why are you so serious about this stuff" posts for me to think this ISN'T just a case of "if you have the means, why spend all your time working hard and hoarding your money and not enjoying it" - FJ.


Ross: I guess I never think of money as an issue.
Rachel: That's because you have it.