Eating out: A Costly and Unnecessary habit

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<p>As I said previously, it was a joke. Just a hint of humor to lighten the spirits here, that is all. :)</p>

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<p>Maybe the $.99 noodles can be had for even less if one doesn’t want the additives?</p>

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<p>Follow these simple instructions:

  1. Become the head of a household, or at least the chief cook and bottle washer.
  2. Make sure that this household has at least 3 members, 1 of the under 4 persuasion, whose tastes change as s/he grows
  3. Remain the chief cook and bottle washer for this household for a minimum of 10 years. Remember that this includes grocery shopping.
  4. As an option, hold a full-time job outside the home.
  5. As an additional luxury option, also be the chief chauffer and cleaning person for your household.
  6. Log on to cc after those 10 years.</p>

<p>THEN, tell us all how Eating Out is a Costly and Unnecessary habit.</p>

<p>(I won’t bother to try and convince you that it’s entertaining and enjoyable, as I don’t think you have the palate).</p>

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<p>Jmmom, I’m with you! Last night I told the kids, “I have nothing here to eat. I don’t want anything that IS here, so get in the car. We’re going to Chili’s.” Not four star gourmet, granted, but I DIDN’T have to PREPARE it! A nice Margarita along with that, and it was a terrific Wednesday night. H is back from business trip, so its red snapper and mashed potatoes, with salad on the side. I just needed a BREAK!</p>

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<p>the margarita makes the meal!</p>

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<p>Drinking Beer is costly and unnecessary too, but I do that to wretched excess.</p>

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<p>^Oh no you did not just say that!</p>

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<p>wharfrat2,</p>

<p>Check out my accompanying thread to this one. Everything short of sustenance is unnecessary. Asceticism is the way to go!</p>

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<p>Well, truthfully drinking beer is necessary, but costly. Actually I try to make the whole thing even more rewarding by brewing my own.</p>

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<p>You know, not being fully awake, I first read “wretched excess” as “wenches to excess.” It didn’t quite make sense but it made for a good read.</p>

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<p>Sounds like something that one of my friends would nickname me…</p>

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<p>Aries, you might be “excessive wench,” which is slightly different.</p>

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<p>Of course, of course. :)</p>

<p>I’ve been accused of being a lot of things - just meander on over to the “NYU Debt” thread and you’ll see that “excessive wench” is downright sweet compared to what they are calling me. :)</p>

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<p>AriesAthena, I actually interpret that as an inverted compliment. :)</p>

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<p>What, the “excessive wench?” I do, too. :p</p>