Rising prices - Wow!

Virginia is a beautiful state. If you love American History it is caulked full of battlefields and such.
We were there for 6 years then the mass of people moving from Washington DC and New York
caused a big jump in housing costs and we had to leave then. Before covid it was an extremely
friendly place, it changed after that whole issue. The Blue Ridge Mountains was my favorite trip
to make on weekends when we could.
 
Daniellorenzo3038 said:
That actually sounds amazing. The Blue Ridge Mountains alone make it worth the visit. It’s wild how quickly a place can change though, especially after COVID. Sounds like you left at just the right time before it lost its charm. Would you ever move back if things improved, or are you done with Virginia for good?
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I am now where my heart always has been, I will remain here if I have any control over it. Missouri is very much in scenery like Va. except the
rolling hills are steeper and don't become boot hills of a mountain range. No seashore, but I prefer woods and it's gentle changes compared
to the constant scene of a beach. Guess I am a Wood Imp at heart. Originally from L.A. and never moved back once I left.
 
Daniellorenzo3038 said:
That sounds wonderful. Missouri seems like it has a calm, grounded beauty that really fits you. I’m up in North Dakota, and what I love most here is the quiet strength of the landscape, wide open skies, rugged land, and people who still value hard work. It kind of speaks my language.

Someday I’d love to visit Missouri. Maybe you could show me around a bit. A museum or one of those beautiful restaurants you like?
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It may be best to bring someone with you who loves adventure and just go as your whim takes you. If I took you around my hubby would be giving you the evil eye. That would not make it a nice trip for you or myself I think. Thank you though for the offer.
 
I asked ai to invent a cheap stew for feeding a family of 12 every day if money was scarce.

2 lb Beans, 4 cups rice, 2 cups lentils, 1 lb carrots, 1 lb cabbage or collards, 2 onions, 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or avocado), 1/2 cup tomato paste or canned tomatoes, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/2 cup ground flaxseed or chia, 1/2 cup cooked oats or quinoa, 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice.

It actually sounds a lot better than those government cheese sandwiches I had to deal with as a child.
 
Albertsons in my area was having a few things on pretty good sales, also with coupons for money off. The thing was it was online only but you could pick up or have it delivered. Got $40.00 off right off the bat. There was a $30 discount promo. Then 2 $5.00 offs for spending $25 in the meat dept.

I was mainly shopping for the specials for the son's family to fill up the pantry, canned veggies, canned soups (progresso),fresh fruit, avocados, shredded cheeses (which freeze well), a few bags of chips for the grandson.
They got hamburger, about 4 pounds. Also, 4 to 5 pound pork loin that they can cut into chops.

Of course I found a couple of things for me. Four lobster tails, just the small ones. They will go in the freezer for my Christmas and New Years Eve dinner. The largest size container of liquid Gain detergent.

It was a total of 57 items, regular price would have been $185. With the money promos and the sale prices, I only spent $45. It was a great to be able to help out the kids.
 
Lawrence00 said:
I asked ai to invent a cheap stew for feeding a family of 12 every day if money was scarce.

2 lb Beans, 4 cups rice, 2 cups lentils, 1 lb carrots, 1 lb cabbage or collards, 2 onions, 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or avocado), 1/2 cup tomato paste or canned tomatoes, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/2 cup ground flaxseed or chia, 1/2 cup cooked oats or quinoa, 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice.

It actually sounds a lot better than those government cheese sandwiches I had to deal with as a child.
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Nothin’ wrong with grilled cheese sandwiches made with gubmint cheese and day old bread from the dead bread store.

The AI stew wouldn’t be my first choice but low cost healthy struggle meals is an interesting topic.

My biggest tip would be to stick with familiar foods that your family actually eats and looks forward to when times are tough, save the quinoa, flaxseed, chia, and lentils for another day.
 
Lawrence00 said:
I asked ai to invent a cheap stew for feeding a family of 12 every day if money was scarce.

2 lb Beans, 4 cups rice, 2 cups lentils, 1 lb carrots, 1 lb cabbage or collards, 2 onions, 1/2 cup oil (vegetable or avocado), 1/2 cup tomato paste or canned tomatoes, 1 tbsp salt, 1 tbsp garlic powder, 1 tbsp cumin, 1 tsp black pepper, 1/2 cup ground flaxseed or chia, 1/2 cup cooked oats or quinoa, 1 tbsp vinegar or lemon juice.

It actually sounds a lot better than those government cheese sandwiches I had to deal with as a child.
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I think we should toss in a squirrel.
 
Aunt Bea said:
I think that as retirees we are more sensitive to rising prices.

In my case, I have been unemployed for just over twenty years and my retirement income is still substantially below my salary of twenty years ago.

If I had stayed in the workforce and had nominal pay raises of 3% per year my income would be approximately 60% higher and more inline with today’s higher prices.

Inflation and time have always been the enemy of retired folks.
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Exactly. Too many people don't account for inflation and taxes when they are saving for retirement.

For a dinner that costs $50 to reach $100 with a 3% annual inflation rate, it would take approximately 23.3 years. This can be calculated using either a financial formula or the more straightforward Rule of 72.

3% inflation rate, as I recall, is historically the average. If I'm wrong, mea culpa!
 

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