All Hail Cheap Bastards!

hpychick · 02-21-2010, 10:18 AM

Those flappers are great for making chicken stock! Just add some celery, carrots and onions. Yum.

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Originally Posted by Blade

I wouldn't say I'm really frugal but I do find ways to do more with less, be it food or money or whatever. I buy a family pack of chicken wings. I cut off the flapper, I don't use it. I cut the other 2 sides apart. I separate the flats and drummetts. I put the flats in packs of 10 and either fry or grill them and the drummets I put all in the same bag and when I cook them I either make chicken pot pie, chicken soup, or chicken and rice, chicken and dumplings, whatever I might need chicken stock and chicken for

Rockinonahigh · 02-21-2010, 12:01 PM

I wouldnt say im a cheep bastard,but close.I shop at the goodwill store.last week I found two pair of boots for 5 bucks a pair..a pair of ropers and a pair od motorcycle boots.A fue weeks ago I also found a food processor for ten bucks.
I have also found things befor the trash man gets hear..a near new ping pong table with all the paddles and such,a candle holder that Liberache' would have loved to have..turned out it was the realm deal too.It amazes me at what folks throw away.
Did I mention garage sales and trade days....im in hog heaven...need I say more..my grannie would be proud to know she raised me right on this.

roy g biv · 02-21-2010, 03:41 PM

My mother used to take us on the bus to Salvation Army for clothes shopping, a tradition for which I am grateful.

If I can pay $10 or $20 for an overcoat or a suit that someone else paid $400 for last year, I'd have to be nuts not to. Even if you add $20 for a tailor to make adjustments, it's still cheap.

It does seem lately, however, that those who donate must be more reluctant to part with nice things because the racks have more threadbare clothing than they used to.

Sachita · 02-21-2010, 05:19 PM

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Originally Posted by roy g biv

My mother used to take us on the bus to Salvation Army for clothes shopping, a tradition for which I am grateful.

If I can pay $10 or $20 for an overcoat or a suit that someone else paid $400 for last year, I'd have to be nuts not to. Even if you add $20 for a tailor to make adjustments, it's still cheap.

It does seem lately, however, that those who donate must be more reluctant to part with nice things because the racks have more threadbare clothing than they used to.

I was raise poor. We made the same haul. I went through a phase I call "N Rich" making money and living the high life. I finally came back down to earth and realized I was giving 30 fucking percent of my money to the government.

Frugal and cheap became my middle fucking name.

apretty · 02-21-2010, 05:51 PM

i can't even tell you how much i love a good disposed of piece of mid-century modern found in an alley...

my dad (who retired at 50) loves dumpster diving for produce behind grocery stores. (i haven't yet had the pleasure of partaking in a trash-salad but it can't be any worse than pesticides)

Ez is patient and a good carrier and loader of heavy things into the back of his truck, but he won't step foot in a big lots*. we've all got our limits.

...maybe if i tell him that they've got a shipment of argyle sweater vests straight from banana republic (still safe in plastic) he could be lured--but by now he knows all my tricks.

(oh and he stomps on the gas/guns his engine away from stores like 'tuesday morning' --this never seems to keep me from trying, 'baby, look! a tuesday morning!)

Admin · 02-21-2010, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sachita

I was raise poor. We made the same haul. I went through a phase I call "N Rich" making money and living the high life. I finally came back down to earth and realized I was giving 30 fucking percent of my money to the government.

Frugal and cheap became my middle fucking name.

Sachita,

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Andrew, Jr. · 02-21-2010, 06:31 PM

I shop at the dollar store, and at local Mom & Pop garden stops along the highways and byways for fresh fruits and veggies. 2 of my neighbors and I share papergoods we get at Sam's Club. I cupon clip, and try to save as best I can.

As for my gardening, I use some of my food clippings for the soil, and I use fat for winter to feed the birds (suet).

I have 1 neighbor who is a hunter, and he gives me some of his game that he gets and cooks (smoker or fryer).

View Poll Results: Are you a cheap bastard?
Yes, and my mama is damned proud of me!	19	21.35%
I'm just thrifty.	34	38.20%
If I were cheap wouldn't my Visa card get lonely?	16	17.98%
Who are YOU calling cheap girlie?	8	8.99%
I'm not, but I think cheap bastards are hella sexy!	12	13.48%
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02-21-2010, 12:01 PM	#2
Rockinonahigh Senior Member How Do You Identify?: stone butch Preferred Pronoun?: makes no diffrence,I know who I am. Relationship Status: single,maybe looking if the right person comes along. Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: shreveport,Louisiana Posts: 4,907 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 4,682 Thanked 14,933 Times in 3,938 Posts Rep Power: 21474856	I wouldnt say im a cheep bastard,but close.I shop at the goodwill store.last week I found two pair of boots for 5 bucks a pair..a pair of ropers and a pair od motorcycle boots.A fue weeks ago I also found a food processor for ten bucks. I have also found things befor the trash man gets hear..a near new ping pong table with all the paddles and such,a candle holder that Liberache' would have loved to have..turned out it was the realm deal too.It amazes me at what folks throw away. Did I mention garage sales and trade days....im in hog heaven...need I say more..my grannie would be proud to know she raised me right on this.

02-21-2010, 03:41 PM	#3
roy g biv Junior Member How Do You Identify?: he she Preferred Pronoun?: he she Relationship Status: me Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: New York state Posts: 23 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 59 Thanked 31 Times in 14 Posts Rep Power: 214891	My mother used to take us on the bus to Salvation Army for clothes shopping, a tradition for which I am grateful. If I can pay $10 or $20 for an overcoat or a suit that someone else paid $400 for last year, I'd have to be nuts not to. Even if you add $20 for a tailor to make adjustments, it's still cheap. It does seem lately, however, that those who donate must be more reluctant to part with nice things because the racks have more threadbare clothing than they used to.

02-21-2010, 05:51 PM	#5
apretty Senior Member How Do You Identify?: femme Preferred Pronoun?: sea shell Relationship Status: married Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: san diego Posts: 1,687 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 1,927 Thanked 4,373 Times in 1,012 Posts Rep Power: 21474854	i can't even tell you how much i love a good disposed of piece of mid-century modern found in an alley... my dad (who retired at 50) loves dumpster diving for produce behind grocery stores. (i haven't yet had the pleasure of partaking in a trash-salad but it can't be any worse than pesticides) Ez is patient and a good carrier and loader of heavy things into the back of his truck, but he won't step foot in a big lots*. we've all got our limits. ...maybe if i tell him that they've got a shipment of argyle sweater vests straight from banana republic (still safe in plastic) he could be lured--but by now he knows all my tricks. (oh and he stomps on the gas/guns his engine away from stores like 'tuesday morning' --this never seems to keep me from trying, 'baby, look! a tuesday morning!)

02-21-2010, 06:31 PM	#7
Andrew, Jr. Timed Out How Do You Identify?: Me Preferred Pronoun?: He Relationship Status: Unavailable Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Over the Rainbow in a House Posts: 5,072 My Photo Gallery Thanks: 16,004 Thanked 5,249 Times in 2,216 Posts Rep Power: 0	I shop at the dollar store, and at local Mom & Pop garden stops along the highways and byways for fresh fruits and veggies. 2 of my neighbors and I share papergoods we get at Sam's Club. I cupon clip, and try to save as best I can. As for my gardening, I use some of my food clippings for the soil, and I use fat for winter to feed the birds (suet). I have 1 neighbor who is a hunter, and he gives me some of his game that he gets and cooks (smoker or fryer).