Nancy Young wrote:

> Default User wrote:
> > Nancy Young wrote:
>
> >> I charge my groceries all the time because it's easier and I get the
> >> reward back, just like a lot of people. It's different if you charge
> >> them because you're broke and the balance starts piling up. The
> >> difference between those situations isn't clear to someone, as you
> >> can see.
> >
> > I put almost everything on my credit card for the rewards. I was at
> > the hardware store to buy a $5 square, and charged that. Yet, on the
> > way out I saw some mature tomato plants (six-in pots) for $1.50, so I
> > circled back in with one.[1] That I paid for with cash. Somewhere
> > there's tipping point for me between $1 and $5 I guess.
>
> I know what you mean. Truth is, it's not uncommon for me to only
> have a couple of dollars on me. I have charged really small items
> but I feel funny doing so.
>
> > 1. This was just to supplement the smaller ones I planted earlier in
> > the week. This year I'm experimenting with a front-yard garden to
> > shock and horrify the neighbors.
>
> I considered it. If you keep it neat, why not? These days people
> will probably think Great Idea!


Apparently sales of canning supplies are up by around 50% this year...the
_New York Times_ had a big article on canning in it's "Food" section
yesterday. Growing yer own and preserving is seen as an "in" thing to do I
guess...


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Best
Greg