What have you bought recently?

hollydolly said:
ha...I knew it must be an oversight...I'll be there..... wait for meeeee.....

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Did you remember to take shoes? Hope you didn't give them all to the charity shop.
 

Woohoo! The state finally got around to depositing my tax refund. Along with my paycheck, the *even* numbers about which I've spoken before;) have been moved to savings and EF accounts. Every week, I'm a little closer to the goals. Woohoo and stuff.

What I'm saying is...nope, not gonna buy anything unless it's coming outta the checking account. Probably. Maybe. So don't y'all be tempting me.
 
Jules said:
Coffee seems to be one of the main purchases that drive your final total up. I bought 5 bags (300 gm/3/4 lb) on sale for $8. These aren’t even Starbucks or other higher priced brands.
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I'm not fussy about coffee - I drink Costco's Kirkland brand, which suits me just fine. DH likes a very strong brew and this particular Peet's coffee is his favorite at the moment. A 2 lb bag of beans is $17.99 unless it's on sale. Which it wasn't.

We use a Keurig and refillable pods so we each make the coffee that suits us.
 
Two years ago (tax time) I purchased an HP disposable $39 printer (my term). The ink dried up so I was going to buy an off brand reinked supply. HP came out stating you will not be able to use the refillable ink in their printers, then raised their prices to $48.

As luck would have it I use Linux, do my taxes online for free. Reinked supply @ Amazon is $24 (50% less). Throwing caution to the wind I purchased the $24 supply & found that my distro enabled the reinked to work.

I file paper enabling some of my extended family members will have something to do working for the IRS. I also bought a flat bed scanner this year ($48 on eBay) to make copies acceptable by the IRS, personal & my home state. It also works fine with my distro,
 
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This looks a lot better with the naked eye... the cream striped shirt, and the Olive waistcoat

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...I also got a Navy and white striped shirt ( predominately navy blue) ... a baby Blue body warmer with hood... and an Electric Halogen heater......oooh and a Tank of petrol
 
well it seems that this heater is going to cost a lot less to run, than a traditional one......go me..:D

What is a PTC Heater?​

A PTC heater is an electric device that uses Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) technology to generate heat. Unlike traditional heating elements, which rely on low fixed-resistance coils to create heat, PTC heaters use conductors made of variable resistor materials. When electricity passes through these conductors, they create resistance, become hot and generate heat in the surrounding area. The more electricity that is passed through them, the hotter they get—but they never reach temperatures high enough to cause combustion or fires and this is the "ptc effect". They function very similarly to a radiator but in a much more efficient way.

The Benefits of Using a PTC Heater​

If you’re not well-versed in the nuances of heating systems, as many folks aren’t, you’re likely wondering what the benefits of a PTC heater really are compared to traditional heaters. PTC heaters are incredibly energy efficient because they require less energy than traditional models. That means you can save money on your monthly utility bills while still keeping your home warm and efficient during cold weather months. Additionally, since PTC heaters don’t have any open flames or exposed wiring like some traditional models do, they are much safer for homes with small children or pets. Finally, because these devices don’t rely on any moving parts or filters to operate, they require very little maintenance compared to other forms of heating systems.
 
I've taken delivery today of my new distance glasses.. which I use for driving at night..or watching tv..

You'll remember I bought these online last week.. they were the very cheapest frames, and the price included the lightweight frames, the lenses, the Non-scratch coating, and the maximum thinness for just £46.... when I usually pay upwards of £200 ... so of course I was a little apprehensive as to what I'd get...
They arrived today.. and I'm just delighted with them... for the price..

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Haven't spent it yet, but need new glasses and need to get my dentures relined. Ugh. I'm gonna be hemorrhaging $$ in the next month or so. That doesn't make me happy. It makes me :mad:

First thing I have to do is convince DD to take me to the glasses place. I mentioned it this morning and, as usual, got an argument about it. I have an appointment at Kaiser, but it isn't until the end of May. Heck with that. I can't see now. Kaiser has gotten so stupid with new rules and regs that they'll have me make another appointment just to get an exam. That'll be two copays at $25 each. Then they'll insist that I go to their "recommended" place for the glasses. Last time I did that, with the $500 deductible, I still had to pay another $250. What?

So. I've always had good service and quality from none other than Lenscrafters. Exam, glasses, frames will come to less than $500.

DD wants me to wait and go to Kaiser. No. But if she won't take me to Lenscrafters, I have no way to get there. I feel like running away from home.

I also need cataract surgery. That will have to wait because I don't think I can afford it right now. Don't think? Nope. And nobody at Kaiser seems to have a clue what the cost to me will be. After that's done, Kaiser will pay for new glasses. Like I said, I can't see well now and need new specs! This squinting stuff is getting on my nerves and making me crankier than usual. Again, I feel like running away from home.

Then there's relining the dentures. Dentist is across the road from the store, so I can get over there just fine. Trouble is, every time I try to get an appointment, I get a message telling me that "there are no apppointments available at this time." Don't know how much that'll cost, either. Between $500-$1000?

At this rate, my EF and savings will never get to goal. Once again, I feel like running away from home. Lately it's been a pretty p*ssy place anyway. Trouble is, I've got all the time in the world to get somewhere but nowhere to go.
 
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