tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post1200944733261835785..comments2024-02-10T18:50:01.193+10:00Comments on Gully Grove: New financial perspectiveChris http://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-48940509694033660262009-10-24T20:09:21.912+10:002009-10-24T20:09:21.912+10:00Big challenge Chris - and a brave move. But I can ...Big challenge Chris - and a brave move. But I can certainly see the sense in it and reasoning behind it. <br>Have you read Linda Cockburns Good Life book? She tried to do no-spending for a year, I found it really interesting to follow her story. Lots of inspiration there too. <br>I look forward to hearing more....!mountainwildlifehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05697065701317854063noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-87673537592309836672009-10-24T20:38:35.423+10:002009-10-24T20:38:35.423+10:00Nuts! Blogger just swallowed my last response, LOL...Nuts! Blogger just swallowed my last response, LOL.<br><br>I haven't got Linda's book, but I did read some internet snippets from their challenge. I think they also focussed on eating what they produced from the garden, or what they could barter for too.<br><br>We'd starve on what we currently grow in the garden, LOL.<br><br>Our focus is on discovering what we can live off financially, by cutting off the endless wish lists.Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-14765998207945989302009-10-24T23:05:47.281+10:002009-10-24T23:05:47.281+10:00We had to do that earlier this year because of a s...We had to do that earlier this year because of a shaky job scenario. It was really interesting as we had never really been in that situation as adults.<br><br>I did find it scary at the time, fear of losing the house etc but I learnt heaps. I never "leisure" shop any more apart from a weekly trip to Vinnies for books and any useful kitchen stuff, and we don't buy anything new that we could get second hand either at Vinnies or on eBay.<br><br>It's amazing what you can do without or compromise on if you have to.<br><br>What sort of things will you have to cover with your $5 a week?greenfumbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08157970942128503098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-71558486779997437132009-10-25T08:30:44.520+10:002009-10-25T08:30:44.520+10:00Hi greenfumb, I've outlined the details of the...Hi greenfumb, I've outlined the details of the $5 on my newest post. <br><br>Congratulations on making it through your challenging time though. Not losing the house would be a good thing, but it also sounds like it taught you some new sensibilities too.<br><br>Something I need to touch on more in my own life, LOL. ;)Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-52839454772227073102009-10-25T10:10:15.833+10:002009-10-25T10:10:15.833+10:00wow that is a huge challenge you guys have set for...wow that is a huge challenge you guys have set for your selves. i would be very interested to follow your progress if you decide to blog about it.Nicolehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07463146316953697505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-1503989870127511082009-10-26T17:06:53.153+10:002009-10-26T17:06:53.153+10:00Love the picture - You can get the goodlife book f...Love the picture - You can get the goodlife book from the Tmba library. I have read it so many times I can credit Linda for starting my frugal lifestyle change. <br>I imagine this will be hard to complete but also a wonderful chance to experience a life with more value. Often money has too much value put upon it, its just money.<br>Goodluck with your new 'richer' adventure!littlefarminthecityhttp://littlefarminthecity.wordpress.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8284944855633609232.post-68737800702795182872009-10-28T13:34:33.443+10:002009-10-28T13:34:33.443+10:00Thanks Nicole & Littlefarm, I will blog about ...Thanks Nicole & Littlefarm, I will blog about it as long as my computer decides to play nice, LOL.<br><br>The challenge is already proving hard Littlefarm, as we're doing a practice run leading up to next year. Nothing strict mind you, just being very conscientious of not buying stuff we normally would.<br><br>We've also learned some good stuff too which I'll blog about soon.Chrishttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13715819899708384147noreply@blogger.com