I’m so Cheap That

Actually, I do not consider myself cheap, but rather thrifty. I’m not sure others view my approach to spending as that.

I’m so cheap that I only buy bananas on Wednesdays for $.19 per lb.

I’m so cheap that I seldom buy anything from three supermarkets in town unless the item is on sale at a very good price.

I’m so cheap that I visit the outlet store twice a week so I will not miss out on a good deal.

I’m so cheap that I will never book a cruise out of a US port for more than $60 per person per night.

I’m so cheap that I will not book an international travel tour (that includes flights) for more than $100 per person per night.

I’m so cheap that I never buy fuel for our cars without first checking Gas Buddy to find out which station has the best price.

I’m so cheap that I never buy anything at Walmart that is also available at Aldis.

I’m so cheap that I never book an airline flight without first checking with Hopper.

I’m so cheap that I have never paid more than $75 for a cell phone and most have been free.

I’m so cheap that I have never paid more than $25 per month for unlimited cell & data service (including taxes and fees).

I’m so cheap that I seldom buy anything without first checking availability at both eBay and Amazon.

I’m so cheap that I refill my black printer ink cartridges myself (for about 10 cents each)

I’m so cheap that I always print on both sides of the paper.

I’m so cheap that I turn off one of our central HVAC systems (we have 2) when we take a trip.

I’m so cheap that I resist using Wi-Fi on a cruise ship and tend to use less expensive and faster Wi-Fi in the ports.

I’m so cheap that I keep a large inventory of Restaurant.com coupons and only buy them when the $25 coupons are $4 or less.

I’m so cheap I refuse to drive over 67 MPH regardless of the Speed limit.

I’m so cheap that I shop for my car and home insurance every 3 years.

I’m so cheap that I piggyback for free on my brother’s YouTube TV streaming account.

And the list goes on, you get the idea.

My Songs

I have never had a lick of musical talent. I had 3 years of piano, but it was by force and I was terrible. I tried the guitar and gave it up in short order. Before my voice changed, I did a decent job in our church’s boys’ choir. I even fancied myself a talent—all that changed at about age 14 when my voice started to mature.

Regardless, I do appreciate other persons’ musical talent. I was an Elvis fan in the late 50s and was seduced by the Beatle’s “I Want to Hold Your Hand” in December 1963. In the early 70s, I enjoyed James Taylor & Niel Diamond (Sweet Caroline has become a staple at Rugby 7s tournaments and other sporting events).

 

After leaving active duty in the Air Force in the 70s I became enamored with Kansas, Boston, Jethro Tull (Locomotive Breath..wow!), E.L.O., Styx, and my all-time favorite Pink Floyd. Sadly, in my 70s I’m still stuck in the 70s with regard to music