Trimming The Fat?

[Backbeach Jake]

Nothing, except we've missed more weekends at the Cape already that we have in the last 15 years...put together. We don't go out to eat because Jenn is a better cook than nearly all so-called chefs, no kidding, just look at me. We buy things on sale or store brands already. I've found some store brands to be superior products to the nationally advertised dreck. No really serious changes, but I'm sure they're coming. I'll probably revert to our early married years of 35 years ago, freezing fish, clams and game. Picking and preserving beachplums and blueberries. Back to the land ..again.

[Motor Fish]

No more beer, booze or dinners out and our economic stimulus check is going in the oil tank.

Drycleaning no more.

Cancelled our vacation to Aruba, now just hanging around home (which I'm fine with).

[spence]

Originally Posted by Backbeach Jake

We don't go out to eat because Jenn is a better cook than nearly all so-called chefs, no kidding, just look at me.

Typically we only dine out at either really nice places or really homey. Most of the food at the franchise eats like Joe mentioned above simply aren't worth the money.

That being said, when I cook at home it's not much of a savings

-spence

[macojoe]

I keep trying, but something always comes up??

I did replace all light bulbs with them curly pig tails, unplugged the bait freezer, Yelled at the kids to take short showers!! I mean they go in there for a hour!!!! WTF??

as far as driving I try but I always need something right away that takes me go out!! And I have been out 3 times in the boat the past week at 20 gals a pop plus towing gas.

[saltydog]

Ive always been a CHEEP B%SS&*^@D,thats why I build Plugs so this is nothing new for me. if you guys got a DOLLER TREE STORE around, check them out. as for GAS , I tried it 60-65 an Im good for 24 miles a gal. even now Im at work using there computer,an server.
GOOD LUCK GOOD PLUGGIN

[Redsoxticket]

I saved the cost of 80+ miles of gas to the Saltwater Edge by taking the RIPTA for a total of $3.20.
The experience was different.

[Mr. Krinkle]

Don't drive my 4 Runner over 60 mph. Cruise control all the way. I started coasting to stop signs. I've seen a huge difference in consumption. I used to get around 230 miles before the gas light. The other day I got 280 miles.

My friend and I alternate driving when we fish.

Won't be doing any Montauk trips, which is good anyway because it makes me fish my home waters more.

Started making my own plugs in the winter, which saves a ton.

Sold almost all of my beachmasters (except a few).

Drive my wife's pontiac sunfire more often when we go out.

Put the A/C on energy save mode.

That's about it. I think it is going to get far worse in the years to come. Wait till oil production starts to decrease, which some say will begin in the next 15 to 20 years. We will be seeing gas at over 10 dollars a gallon, not to mention more global conflict over oil resources.

[Jenn]

running out of things to sell off and got the word today at work...business is down and effective next week all hourly employees will have no more than 35 hours per week. So we get one day off every week....well by my calculation thats only 32 hours a Week......

WTF!!!

[justplugit]

Originally Posted by macojoe

Yelled at the kids to take short showers!! I mean they go in there for a hour!!!! WTF??

Found a good solution for that one, give them 10 min then go in the cellar and turn off the hot water.

Works like magic.

Run the dishwasher and washing machine after 9pm and before 9am when rates are cheaper.

[fishaholic18]

Eat bass as much as possible....
Run the dishwasher and do the laundry when my kid is taking his shower...