So...been a little over a week since I last posted...
We left town last Wednesday morning to travel across several states to go to my brother-in-law's wedding. We did try to eat cheaper while traveling, but did have a nice meal out at the end of each long day of travel there and back. And we ate out the entire time we were there...but we were treated one meal by my mother in law...and we treated one meal (to avoid the family squabbles that occur) and then we had to meals for the rehearsal and wedding that were included...so yea, food is the biggest cost of this wedding trip! So still assessing the damage.
Good points...our VW Jetta TDI (diesel) gets fantastic gas mileage...so that helps and makes it so we can avoid the high cost states....
My Mom stayed at the house to house sit and critter sit...so we saved a BUNDLE there...
We house sat and critter sat for my brother in law and new wife...so we avoided 3 nights of hotel costs other family members had to incur...so YAY for being the animal crazy members of the family and getting asked!
All in all, it was a good trip, and I think we did well. I think it will take a hit on our debt repayment, but we should still see a decrease this month when we get to the end of the month...
And we were able to be a big part of a special weekend and the joining of a newly married couple...and that is priceless.
Trip #1 is done...assessing the damage...
April 24th, 2012 at 10:22 pm
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Yes, you are digging the hole a bit, but you are digging it slower and you are developing some frugal muscles ... and hopefully you had as much or more fun. (More fun because you weren't quite as stressed)
April 25th, 2012 at 02:55 am 1335318924
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April 28th, 2012 at 02:56 pm 1335621399
Jerry