tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post9102183342286735857..comments2024-03-13T08:03:38.906-07:00Comments on Frugal Freedom: Mortgage Progress For SeptemberUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-88975535300456183712010-10-02T21:30:36.461-07:002010-10-02T21:30:36.461-07:00Hi Rachel, I am sure my mother would like that ide...Hi Rachel, I am sure my mother would like that idea. If I lived closer to her it would be easier to do something but maybe she can think of something that I can do the week that I will be there (if i ever get around to buying that plane ticket!)Daizyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075279944974601962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-32230120002343452402010-10-02T18:29:52.671-07:002010-10-02T18:29:52.671-07:00Hahahaha!!! I meant to say 'SOMETHING' you...Hahahaha!!! I meant to say 'SOMETHING' you pick up at the mall and not 'SOMEONE' you pick up at the mall.Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00330933354771453896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-77316005094764098322010-10-02T18:26:34.509-07:002010-10-02T18:26:34.509-07:00Hi Daisy, I have been following your blog for a fe...Hi Daisy, I have been following your blog for a few months now and have really enjoyed it. I certainly admire you for your ability to stick to your plan and focus on your goals. I would like to offer a suggestion concerning your comment about the Christmas gifts. I know that at my age (51), I pretty much have all of the 'things' I need or want, so as I tell my grown daughter when it comes to gifts, I would much rather her DO something for me than BUY something for me. I'm talking about such simple things as painting a room in my house, cleaning out the storage shed or even digging a few holes so that I can plant my newly bought shrubs. These little gestures like this can mean a whole lot more than someone you pick up at the mall!!!Rachelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00330933354771453896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-30470142240568807602010-10-01T20:09:04.798-07:002010-10-01T20:09:04.798-07:00Executioner, it seems unreal. I can't wait un...Executioner, it seems unreal. I can't wait until the weather cools down so I can get in my storage room and see if I have anything of value to sell to help the mortgage disappear faster!Daizyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075279944974601962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-79710370488472295892010-10-01T20:06:06.817-07:002010-10-01T20:06:06.817-07:00Let's Be Self Sufficient, very exciting indeed...Let's Be Self Sufficient, very exciting indeed! I am ready to move on to the next step, whatever that may be!Daizyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075279944974601962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-56641671997265299902010-10-01T20:03:46.441-07:002010-10-01T20:03:46.441-07:00Petunia, I like the "what if" scenerios ...Petunia, I like the "what if" scenerios too. Gives me more security to know I have a back-up plan.Daizyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075279944974601962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-536908915101967702010-10-01T20:02:06.557-07:002010-10-01T20:02:06.557-07:00Dave, Christmas gifts are going to be a challenge ...Dave, Christmas gifts are going to be a challenge this year. On one hand, I will have no mortgage soon so I could splurge a little. On the other hand, if I keep my spending low I can put more towards the mortgage. I'll probably just end up spending my normal amount.Daizyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075279944974601962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-32211502885832645282010-10-01T19:57:44.001-07:002010-10-01T19:57:44.001-07:00Anonymous, I think the main thing is the part of t...Anonymous, I think the main thing is the part of the country I live in. Arizona isn't as expensive as say, California. Then I have land that is paid off so my living situation is flexible, live cheaply in an RV or this old mobile home, or build a house. The rest of my expenses are pretty normal, utilities, cell phone, insurance, gas, food, taxes. $700 for the basics. I've been spending more than that lately. I would definitely need at least a part time job if I quit my full time job so that I could continue to save for things such as medical costs above the norm and home improvements, a car replacement fund and travel money. But at least I would know the basics were covered. Good luck to you!Daizyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075279944974601962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-66663014675911801862010-10-01T19:50:08.583-07:002010-10-01T19:50:08.583-07:00Sallie's Niece, I'm trying to make it soon...Sallie's Niece, I'm trying to make it sooner than february but the closer it gets the harder it gets to stay on budget. There are so many things that I have put off buying.Daizyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075279944974601962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-74188864301433093902010-10-01T19:47:07.789-07:002010-10-01T19:47:07.789-07:00Marie, I hope you at least get a pool for that kin...Marie, I hope you at least get a pool for that kind of money! Even an extra $200 is a good thing.Daizyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08075279944974601962noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-39307757917639145472010-09-30T19:26:40.316-07:002010-09-30T19:26:40.316-07:00In the context of most mortgage balances yours is ...In the context of most mortgage balances yours is small peanuts now. It must feel great to be so close to the finish line. Keep pushing through!The Executionerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04419763605714282331noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-24340391396405450062010-09-30T13:04:11.418-07:002010-09-30T13:04:11.418-07:00So exciting! You're almost there.So exciting! You're almost there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-39864734621806657502010-09-30T09:19:49.301-07:002010-09-30T09:19:49.301-07:00It's not even an expensive car loan, it's ...It's not even an expensive car loan, it's a cheap car loan!! :)<br /><br />I enjoy reading your "what-if" scenarios. (If I quit my job today, I could sell this and do that and pay off my mortgage.) I have started crunching my own.Petunia 100https://www.blogger.com/profile/11419094642410711334noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-45077744467805976492010-09-29T23:15:15.999-07:002010-09-29T23:15:15.999-07:00Once you get down to under $10,000, Daizy.......(b...Once you get down to under $10,000, Daizy.......(by the end of 2010 seems very doable)......you will really start to TASTE it! :PDavehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05503978839912338538noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-77484160393726266482010-09-29T20:49:21.064-07:002010-09-29T20:49:21.064-07:00When I first started reading you, I thought you we...When I first started reading you, I thought you were crazy that you could up and quit wth so little. Now I find myself looking to retire on $26,000 in February cause I can't stand it anymore - but wanna stand it long enough to hit that amount, and worried how I can make it on that. Will I be able to get another job.<br /><br />write some more again about how you can live so cheap, please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-42340479023442877042010-09-29T20:21:31.833-07:002010-09-29T20:21:31.833-07:00Good job Daisy! You're so close, I bet you...Good job Daisy! You're so close, I bet you'll get there sooner than February. Stay cool!Sallie's Niecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03662769521869035227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6787157690355329112.post-48613993626064769362010-09-29T19:44:39.434-07:002010-09-29T19:44:39.434-07:00I'm so jealous of your mortgage! Mine is at ...I'm so jealous of your mortgage! Mine is at $473,000!! We can only afford an extra $200 month right now. <br /><br />You are doing a great job!Marienoreply@blogger.com