tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post3922958286784788183..comments2024-03-13T04:34:25.047-07:00Comments on Living Rich On The Cheap: Lists, Bargains and BusyCheapchickhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-49226940169499966472020-11-09T20:22:47.475-08:002020-11-09T20:22:47.475-08:00I am not sure why, but your posts have been very c...I am not sure why, but your posts have been very comforting lately. Maybe a reminder that other things besides Trump vs Biden are going on out there. (Plus I have a deadline that keeps hanging on and being obnoxious. Sigh.) Thanks for keeping up the blog -- it helps keep your readers sane.Cindy Brickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09255999402913887987noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-6735272542404896992020-11-02T07:54:48.400-08:002020-11-02T07:54:48.400-08:00Your comment doesn't come off wrong at all - i...Your comment doesn't come off wrong at all - it is my full intent to be a "statistic breaker" and these stories are mere proof that it can be done. I believe in chemotherapy and immunte therapies, have seen what they can do, and new things are happening every day in the medical community therefore I am going to try and live each day as I did before, the best I can :)Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-32611355925842944012020-11-01T10:21:07.052-08:002020-11-01T10:21:07.052-08:00Keep the ten year plan, I hope this doesn’t come o...Keep the ten year plan, I hope this doesn’t come off wrong but my daughter in-laws dad was diagnosed with liver cancer six years ago at a level which the prognosis was poor. He started a new drug trial and amazing!!! Response. In June things were not working as well with tumor growth etc.... my son and now new daughter in law got married in August so he could walk her down the isle. (They’d been together 11 years!). He got accepted into a brand new drug trial in July and on October 26 miracle results again. His is not really chemo but an immune type but know there are amazing care and treatment progress every month. His new treatment was just approved the day before his appointment. Some number was 1000 and it’s now 77, and the tumor was 10 and now seven cm?. Day by day.JREhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17038945848573796070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-83978171151470559712020-10-28T12:32:22.044-07:002020-10-28T12:32:22.044-07:00Yes, as they say you only live once - I have a 10 ...Yes, as they say you only live once - I have a 10 year plan so no point in feeling sorry for myself. I need to enjoy and embrace every day as we all doCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-76215813730359367282020-10-27T21:22:33.111-07:002020-10-27T21:22:33.111-07:00So thrilled to hear another update from you! So w...So thrilled to hear another update from you! So wonderful you're enjoying so many moments of joy, and have fun plans for the holidays ahead. You're reminding me to do the same! I keep you in my thoughts, with prayers for successful treatment and the best possible outcome. So glad you are feeling well enough to keep doing what you enjoy when you're able! Such a reminder to us all to keep at it, life is to be lived & enjoyed, despite any day-to-day hardships that we face.Diannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01194637911332996215noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-85759514364002585532020-10-26T13:38:59.875-07:002020-10-26T13:38:59.875-07:00Sounds almost exactly like what we do (except the ...Sounds almost exactly like what we do (except the sheet part but might do that next time. We have always sanitized remotes/everything but when we went in August boy did we ever sanitize all light switches and everything. We also canceled housekeeping and kept do not disturb sign. We never eat in restaurants, only takeout and have snacks and drinks so we have to run out less. Busy is good for me, keeps my head on straight. When I have to sit in bed for a week after chemo I get depressed. The second I am feeling better and up and about doing things (even just the laundry) life is good again. I am taking care of myself though, they do encourage you on chemo to get as much activity as possible in as not everyone is well enough to do it. I am so lucky I get good daysCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-10417084247092628792020-10-26T13:36:04.455-07:002020-10-26T13:36:04.455-07:00I think thrift shops are safer than bloody grocery...I think thrift shops are safer than bloody grocery stores right now! Most are charity and are super safe - plus the money goes to such good causes. If everyone wore masks our safety level as a population would massively increase. Oh well, we can only do for ourselves at this point.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-78799905749801213692020-10-25T19:46:59.957-07:002020-10-25T19:46:59.957-07:00Thank you for the link and the very useful info. T...Thank you for the link and the very useful info. They sound just the ticket.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-32446027571247714762020-10-25T12:13:49.657-07:002020-10-25T12:13:49.657-07:00You are so busy! I wish you were taking it easier....You are so busy! I wish you were taking it easier. I left an answer to your comment on my blog but, in case you miss it: You talked about having to stay at a hotel in Vancouver. Here is what my SIS does: She brings her own sheet set and puts it on top of the hotels sheet set. Then she wipes every surface with sanitizer including the remote controls for the TV and the A/C. She tehn cancels housekeeping so that noone enters and touches anyting. On top of canceling, she keeps the "Do not Disturb" sign always on the door. So, when you must stay at a hotel you can do this. Take care and be well my friend!T'Polhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16207033510057896918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-1302644000604827762020-10-25T09:27:59.060-07:002020-10-25T09:27:59.060-07:00By the belly-aching that some people voice here in...By the belly-aching that some people voice here in the USA, you'd think that masks were the equivalent of a dagger in the heart, for cryin' out loud! I don't mind wearing one in the least, as it does enable us to get out once in awhile and not catch the virus. I love going to thrift shops... I have two favorites. I must admit I haven't been to them this year at all but... perhaps I should. Perhaps it will be next week, thanks to your post! :-) ~Andrea xoxo The Feminine Energyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02145843258211481300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-76345304064193171872020-10-25T08:56:57.465-07:002020-10-25T08:56:57.465-07:00Thank you Elaine, that is very kind of you.Thank you Elaine, that is very kind of you.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-32243081841655068232020-10-25T08:56:38.103-07:002020-10-25T08:56:38.103-07:00Some are better than others. Salvation army has a...Some are better than others. Salvation army has a large store that isn't too busy in the mornings near me - that is likely the safest for now. I hate not doing the things I love and so for now am going to. When I hear about surgery I will change my behaviour, nothing is going to interfere with that.Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-16952670039301050322020-10-25T08:55:13.772-07:002020-10-25T08:55:13.772-07:00There are very few cases on our Island and I think...There are very few cases on our Island and I think 3 in all the nothern area which is us (the island is huge, takes 8-10 hours to drive from one end to the other). Cases though in Canada have increased a lot this week so I fully expect things to get worse here and then I shall be more careful but as an oncology nurse said to me - with so many people wearing masks things are safer now for cancer patients than they were before the pandemic when people regularly went out when they were sick spreading germs!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-25244133636721651632020-10-25T08:53:11.952-07:002020-10-25T08:53:11.952-07:00I love love love Mexican pottery and glass, was so...I love love love Mexican pottery and glass, was so happy to find them and after I bid when hubby picked them up we realized how much better they were than we even thought. Someone took a crappy picture to post to bid on and I knew what it was but many wouldn't have. Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-45302291085178102342020-10-25T08:51:33.094-07:002020-10-25T08:51:33.094-07:00We thought the same thing, that those lights would...We thought the same thing, that those lights would work fantastic in an apartment or somewhere you can't have a regular tree. We found it at home depot so hopefully somewhere in Spain they have something similarCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-39621672718874980972020-10-25T08:50:25.999-07:002020-10-25T08:50:25.999-07:00Either my surgery will be late November early Dece...Either my surgery will be late November early December or several months away if more treatment is needed first. The hard part is waiting but we are trying to make the best of itCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-32745092948767093212020-10-25T08:49:36.929-07:002020-10-25T08:49:36.929-07:00I am very lucky, I went into treatment pretty heal...I am very lucky, I went into treatment pretty healthy and my body seems to be bouncing back well so I can have good days with my family and have some real life other than treatment. Thank you!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-30547654123354690842020-10-25T08:48:48.321-07:002020-10-25T08:48:48.321-07:00I was so super impressed about how hard and fast t...I was so super impressed about how hard and fast the charity shop held to their guns:) They don't mandate masks here but businesses can ask (and refuse those who don't). I already am on chapter 5 so it's safe to say I see more Jo Nesbo books in my future!Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-54418756945979695282020-10-25T07:23:08.091-07:002020-10-25T07:23:08.091-07:00Glad you’re doing well! I had just started reading...Glad you’re doing well! I had just started reading your blog when you got ill so I’m really glad you decided to wrote again. I love that tree! Wishing you continued strength in your battle against the beastElainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02088754926622111147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-34418607841417491722020-10-24T19:18:44.702-07:002020-10-24T19:18:44.702-07:00You are doing so well. I still haven't gotten ...You are doing so well. I still haven't gotten the courage to enter our second hand stores as of yet. Wonderful treasures were found by you.<br /><br />God bless.Jackiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16051183778965359500noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-52626910502843145602020-10-24T17:49:29.256-07:002020-10-24T17:49:29.256-07:00I love the post, and the imagery of lunch while wa...I love the post, and the imagery of lunch while watching the wild life. I too think any time you can ge tin nature is well spent. Go big on Christmas and enjoy every light and twinkle. I'll start more planning after our family conference tomorrow, but also plan to make it nice and special, and am hoping ot contribute to other families holidays as well. I'm glad you are able to get out and enjoy things, with the precautions in place. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-20544036432926285022020-10-24T14:59:01.149-07:002020-10-24T14:59:01.149-07:00https://www.homedepot.ca/product/home-accents-yard...https://www.homedepot.ca/product/home-accents-yard-decor-6ft-led-cone-tree-multi-color-steady/1001057157?fbclid=IwAR3ck-d23HR_p3YsjBK2uqbjoJ0u6bi4zEP_prmnmp6P17ai0XJW2hrbljM - . They are apparently highly rated, and very easy to put up (2 mins), they come with stakes to put in the grass but we are putting on our brick patio. They collapse into a 7 inch tall box for storage, very user friendly. And last year apparently they were hard to find in stores so we ordered early online. I hope they last - I read alot of reviews before buying themCheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-17136024816012851042020-10-24T14:19:50.666-07:002020-10-24T14:19:50.666-07:00Gosh you're packing more into your days even w...Gosh you're packing more into your days even with your treatment than I am at the moment, you're putting me to shame (and good for you for doing so). And I absolutely LOVE that Mexican jug/glasses. They're right up my alley!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-77811452617703620262020-10-24T13:57:51.975-07:002020-10-24T13:57:51.975-07:00I love those trees. Would you mind giving me the l...I love those trees. Would you mind giving me the link to the purchase site? I think they would work well for decorating outside our nursing home. Volunteers are planning to go big on outside decorations this year. Well as big as we can and not have maintenance get grumpy. Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12830177691014290662noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2302691153455448442.post-27999051260590283612020-10-24T13:46:06.833-07:002020-10-24T13:46:06.833-07:00You always find the most wonderful things! Glad yo...You always find the most wonderful things! Glad you'e able to fit so much in when you're feeling well. Those light trees are a great idea for our terrace. The cats would check them out I'm sure, but probably leave them alone. I'll see if I can find them here. Usually we find artificial Christmas trees or bare-branched trees strung with lights. Both are too inviting for the cats. Thanks!Moving with Mitchellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12954028272162285597noreply@blogger.com