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Tock, … Beaver Fever262

Feb 19

my first trip to Costco . . .

On Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 9:30:41 AM UTC-8, suzn wrote: > "Tock" <to...@

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my first trip to Costco . . .

On Saturday, February 12, 2005 at 9:30:41 AM UTC-8, suzn wrote: > "Tock" <to...@

Feb 19

Lenona, Beaver Fever4

Feb 16

She wants to "spend, spend, spend...")

On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 2:13:29 PM UTC-8, Lenona wrote: > On Thursday, February 15, 2024

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She wants to "spend, spend, spend...")

On Thursday, February 15, 2024 at 2:13:29 PM UTC-8, Lenona wrote: > On Thursday, February 15, 2024

Feb 16

Beaver Fever, … Nyssa10

Feb 8

Where Did Everybody Go?

On Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 6:25:19 AM UTC-8, Nyssa wrote: > David LaRue wrote: > >

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Where Did Everybody Go?

On Thursday, February 8, 2024 at 6:25:19 AM UTC-8, Nyssa wrote: > David LaRue wrote: > >

Feb 8

Feb 7

Article on DINKS - just found it

By Juliana Kaplan and Bartie Scott. "The sweet, sweet life of America's DINKs: Couples with

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Article on DINKS - just found it

By Juliana Kaplan and Bartie Scott. "The sweet, sweet life of America's DINKs: Couples with

Feb 7

MHellka1, … Beaver Fever86

Feb 3

Car Free Lifestyle

On Friday, February 2, 2024 at 8:23:25 PM UTC-8, HarryStiles wrote: > On 1/29/2024 1:40 AM, Beaver

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Car Free Lifestyle

On Friday, February 2, 2024 at 8:23:25 PM UTC-8, HarryStiles wrote: > On 1/29/2024 1:40 AM, Beaver

Feb 3

Lenona, HarryStiles2

Feb 2

"Gen X has the largest wealth gap of any generation"

On 12/15/2023 2:29 PM, Lenona wrote: > > There are 78 comments. > > https://www.msn.com/

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"Gen X has the largest wealth gap of any generation"

On 12/15/2023 2:29 PM, Lenona wrote: > > There are 78 comments. > > https://www.msn.com/

Feb 2

Beaver Fever, mar...@invalid.com4

Feb 2

Once upon a time this post would have generated 100 replies.

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Once upon a time this post would have generated 100 replies.

Feb 2

Jan 4

Is CarShield A Fraud?

Unfortunately, CarShield has earned an unfavorable reputation that concerns The Drive's editor

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Is CarShield A Fraud?

Unfortunately, CarShield has earned an unfavorable reputation that concerns The Drive's editor

Jan 4

Jan 4

Kars4Kids Ads Disguise Charity's Real Purpose

The Kars4Kids commercials claim that the charity provides for “quick and easy” pick up of car

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Kars4Kids Ads Disguise Charity's Real Purpose

The Kars4Kids commercials claim that the charity provides for “quick and easy” pick up of car

Jan 4

12/30/23

Where Did Everybody Go?

We still have a few weeks It ain't over yet. I would say it ain't over til the fat lady sings

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Where Did Everybody Go?

We still have a few weeks It ain't over yet. I would say it ain't over til the fat lady sings

12/30/23

12/20/23

HOW YOU CAN RECOVER YOUR MISSING FUNDS

Are you a victim of Investment, BTC, Forex, NFT, Credit card, etc Scam? Do you want to investigate a

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HOW YOU CAN RECOVER YOUR MISSING FUNDS

Are you a victim of Investment, BTC, Forex, NFT, Credit card, etc Scam? Do you want to investigate a

12/20/23

12/15/23

Ask Me Anything

I have always felt like such a n00b but now 30 years later I feel like I almost qualify as a Frugal

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Ask Me Anything

I have always felt like such a n00b but now 30 years later I feel like I almost qualify as a Frugal

12/15/23

Beaver Fever, … m...@invalid.com4

12/15/23

A For Real Farewell Message

On Sat, 16 Dec 2023 03:15:14 -0000 (UTC), root <NoE...@home.org> wrote: >Beaver Fever <

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A For Real Farewell Message

On Sat, 16 Dec 2023 03:15:14 -0000 (UTC), root <NoE...@home.org> wrote: >Beaver Fever <

12/15/23

12/15/23

On teaching children to save money (advice column)

And besides, just a century ago, it was perfectly common for American kids not to be given ANY

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On teaching children to save money (advice column)

And besides, just a century ago, it was perfectly common for American kids not to be given ANY

12/15/23

12/14/23

"There is no shame worse than poor teeth in a rich world"

From 2014. It's a long one. https://aeon.co/essays/there-is-no-shame-worse-than-poor-teeth-in-a-

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"There is no shame worse than poor teeth in a rich world"

From 2014. It's a long one. https://aeon.co/essays/there-is-no-shame-worse-than-poor-teeth-in-a-

12/14/23

12/14/23

On anti-theft protection - two articles

And: "How To Spot A Credit Card Skimmer" https://www.amarillo.com/story/news/2019/03/03/

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On anti-theft protection - two articles

And: "How To Spot A Credit Card Skimmer" https://www.amarillo.com/story/news/2019/03/03/

12/14/23

12/7/23

Frugal--but good--coffee maker

Not sure if the site shows up, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWrg4Oj4BSU, but no big deal. I re-

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Frugal--but good--coffee maker

Not sure if the site shows up, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GWrg4Oj4BSU, but no big deal. I re-

12/7/23

12/6/23

Semi-OT: When your S.O. suddenly does a 180 on the subject of kids

https://www.reddit.com/r/childfree/comments/18bxlr6/cf_people_who_switch_sides_suddenly_should_be/

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Semi-OT: When your S.O. suddenly does a 180 on the subject of kids

https://www.reddit.com/r/childfree/comments/18bxlr6/cf_people_who_switch_sides_suddenly_should_be/

12/6/23

12/5/23

"Broke parents are armchair financial advisors"

33 comments so far. https://www.reddit.com/r/childfree/comments/18b1aie/

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"Broke parents are armchair financial advisors"

33 comments so far. https://www.reddit.com/r/childfree/comments/18b1aie/

12/5/23

Lenona, … The Real Bev10

12/3/23

Dear Abby: "Reluctant User Decries Society's Tech Pressure"

On 12/3/23 10:31 AM, Lenona wrote: > The comments here are pretty good too. > > https://

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Dear Abby: "Reluctant User Decries Society's Tech Pressure"

On 12/3/23 10:31 AM, Lenona wrote: > The comments here are pretty good too. > > https://

12/3/23

11/27/23

Semi-OT: 11-year-old violated grandparents' privacy via TikTok

I'm putting it here because some say that what the child did COULD lead to a burglary, by

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Semi-OT: 11-year-old violated grandparents' privacy via TikTok

I'm putting it here because some say that what the child did COULD lead to a burglary, by

11/27/23

Lenona, The Real Bev4

11/27/23

On teens and budgeting, in today's "For Better or For Worse"

On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 1:21:14 PM UTC-5, Lenona wrote: > And the story continues...

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On teens and budgeting, in today's "For Better or For Worse"

On Saturday, November 25, 2023 at 1:21:14 PM UTC-5, Lenona wrote: > And the story continues...

11/27/23

Lenona, The Real Bev2

11/16/23

"16 Things People Used To Have In Everyday Life That Is Now Considered Luxury"

On 11/16/23 10:39 AM, Lenona wrote: > Ignore the bad grammar...I didn't write it, of course!

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"16 Things People Used To Have In Everyday Life That Is Now Considered Luxury"

On 11/16/23 10:39 AM, Lenona wrote: > Ignore the bad grammar...I didn't write it, of course!

11/16/23

Lenona, Beaver Fever2

11/14/23

"On a scale from 1-tacky as hell, how would you rate this?"

On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 2:09:26 PM UTC-8, Lenona wrote: > 55 comments so far. > >

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"On a scale from 1-tacky as hell, how would you rate this?"

On Monday, November 13, 2023 at 2:09:26 PM UTC-8, Lenona wrote: > 55 comments so far. > >

11/14/23

11/11/23

Frugal Credit Card Rewards Generation

Any ideas on the best way to spend a million or so on easily recoupable funds per annum so I can get

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Frugal Credit Card Rewards Generation

Any ideas on the best way to spend a million or so on easily recoupable funds per annum so I can get

11/11/23

11/7/23

My frugal-living style allows me to buy a few items for my satisfaction. This includes setting up

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My frugal-living style allows me to buy a few items for my satisfaction. This includes setting up

11/7/23

Lenona, Dim Witte2

11/4/23

Semi-OT: "My Quest to Downsize Without Throwing Anything Away"

On Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 10:24:49 AM UTC-8, Lenona wrote: > https://nymag.com/intelligencer/

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Semi-OT: "My Quest to Downsize Without Throwing Anything Away"

On Sunday, October 22, 2023 at 10:24:49 AM UTC-8, Lenona wrote: > https://nymag.com/intelligencer/

11/4/23

anthona, ca...@invalid.com2

11/1/23

Awful charge from a Handyman

On Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:03:16 -0700 (PDT), anthona <harri...@aol.com> wrote: > I am a

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Awful charge from a Handyman

On Tue, 31 Oct 2023 06:03:16 -0700 (PDT), anthona <harri...@aol.com> wrote: > I am a

11/1/23

Lenona, Dim Witte3

10/18/23

Egg substitute in baking

Um, I was talking about BAKED goods - with flour. Not egg-only dishes.

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Egg substitute in baking

Um, I was talking about BAKED goods - with flour. Not egg-only dishes.

10/18/23

Lenona, Beaver Fever2

10/16/23

Update on male birth control

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 9:46:28 AM UTC-7, Lenona wrote: > I trust I don't need to

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Update on male birth control

On Tuesday, October 3, 2023 at 9:46:28 AM UTC-7, Lenona wrote: > I trust I don't need to

10/16/23

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