Comments on: I can be frugal too

By: 120th Carnival of Personal Finance | Exjackly

120th Carnival of Personal Finance | Exjackly — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 16:53:11 +0000

[...] Four Pillars has some commenters discussing a potentially explosive situation related to his example of being frugal in buying a gas BBQ in his post I can be frugal too. [...]

By: 120th Carnival of Personal Finance :: My Retirement Blog

120th Carnival of Personal Finance :: My Retirement Blog — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 15:20:17 +0000

[...] Pillars from Quest For Four Pillars presents I can be frugal too!, and says, “Four Pillars gives an example of where he was frugal which is a departure from [...]

By: FourPillars

FourPillars — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:24:21 +0000

That’s great that you are spending less than you make SD.

It’s hard to be happy with “less than the best” but for things like houses especially you might end up being happier in a cheaper house.

Mike

By: SavingDiva

SavingDiva — Tue, 25 Sep 2007 15:04:06 +0000

I also have only recently started to spend less than I make….I don’t have a house or a BBQ….so I can’t really comment on that…but I do admire that you purchased a cheaper item and seem just as happy with it. I hope to be able to reach that type of enjoyment with an item that isn’t QUITE what I wanted.

By: telly

telly — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 21:46:57 +0000

oops, QCash, my husband ahd a similar accident with our bbq. Thank God we decided to bbq again the next day noticed it!

I have to admit, I love having ng. I feel like we bbbq at lot nore because if it. But if you’re not lazy you can save some $$$.

By: Kyle

Kyle — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 20:15:14 +0000

Good story…you think like me. My take is more expensive does not always mean better and does not always correlate with increased happiness. Good buy and happy BBQing!

By: FourPillars

FourPillars — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 18:05:12 +0000

Thanks Mr. C – the salmon did turn out pretty good.

Mike

By: Mr. Cheap

Mr. Cheap — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 17:22:43 +0000

Your BBQ does an excellent job of salmon Mike (although the cook *may* have had a bit to do with it).

By: Warren

Warren — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 16:26:15 +0000

BBQing is something I love, and I’ve considered the natural gas route myself. However I’m on propane now as I rent my current residence.

You can make any BBQ into a natural gas version with a different element and a gas fitter to help you, its not a huge deal.

Also consider the investment in the BBQ and how much you might not be spending at restaurants so you can enjoy some good grilled food at home.

By: FourPillars

FourPillars — Fri, 21 Sep 2007 11:31:34 +0000

Qcash – funny story – glad it worked out the right way (ie no fire).

FB – yup, it’s nice to have money too (as well as material goods).

Mike