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Cynthetiq · 04-20-2008, 06:04 PM

I got onto a mailing list of free tickets and shows here in NYC. Last night we saw The Devil and Tom Walker as an off off off broadway show. It was a delightful show.

When going out to dinner, think about what you are ordering. Maybe even split the dish with your spouse/date. Spend that money on desert instead and also share it.

When travelling, find places that have efficincies. This can allow you to make your own breakfasts and lunches. The money you save, you can go out to have a nice dinner for the whole trip, or have smaller modest ones.

Ask the waitstaff what is good to sample. Tell them you are on a fixed budget for the day. They may be able to tell you about ala carte items that aren't listed on the menu and you can sample the best of their menu without all the extra fanfare.

Watch TV shows that help you find cheap eats and things to do. In NYC we have a show called $9.99 which shows all kinds of things you can do in the NYC area for the whole day that cost no more than $9.99 watch it here.

Read the newspapers and magazines. Time Out covers many cities. Gotham-ist and other -ists covers many cities online. Village Voice, LA Weekly, etc.

NYC is a little too easy, there are books and magazines that help you plan outings. In the summer there are free movies all over the place in many of the parks. There's Shakespeare in the Park (Central Park), Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot.)

Skogafoss and I eat out often. We know places in NYC where you can eat dinner for around or less than $4.00 per person. The food is good, fast, and usually enough for a second round meal. Sometimes it's cheaper for us to eat out than it is to cook at home. Go figure.

You need to learn how to cook. When going out to dinner, we only get things that we can't cook at home. If we can cook it at home, I'll make it instead. I can't tell you how ridiculous I feel paying $5.95 for Mee Krob knowing I can make it for $1 at home. Or Chicken Massaman Curry, $9.95???? Howabout home cooked for $5 and it feed 4.

When having a get together with friends, make it potluck. This helps distribute the funds and workload. It also gives other people the opportunity to contribute if they can't cook, they can bring silverware or cups, or even offer to do the dishes afterwards.

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Cynthetiq Tilted Cat Head Administrator Location: Manhattan, NY	I got onto a mailing list of free tickets and shows here in NYC. Last night we saw The Devil and Tom Walker as an off off off broadway show. It was a delightful show. When going out to dinner, think about what you are ordering. Maybe even split the dish with your spouse/date. Spend that money on desert instead and also share it. When travelling, find places that have efficincies. This can allow you to make your own breakfasts and lunches. The money you save, you can go out to have a nice dinner for the whole trip, or have smaller modest ones. Ask the waitstaff what is good to sample. Tell them you are on a fixed budget for the day. They may be able to tell you about ala carte items that aren't listed on the menu and you can sample the best of their menu without all the extra fanfare. Watch TV shows that help you find cheap eats and things to do. In NYC we have a show called $9.99 which shows all kinds of things you can do in the NYC area for the whole day that cost no more than $9.99 watch it here. Read the newspapers and magazines. Time Out covers many cities. Gotham-ist and other -ists covers many cities online. Village Voice, LA Weekly, etc. NYC is a little too easy, there are books and magazines that help you plan outings. In the summer there are free movies all over the place in many of the parks. There's Shakespeare in the Park (Central Park), Shakespeare in the Park(ing Lot.) Skogafoss and I eat out often. We know places in NYC where you can eat dinner for around or less than $4.00 per person. The food is good, fast, and usually enough for a second round meal. Sometimes it's cheaper for us to eat out than it is to cook at home. Go figure. You need to learn how to cook. When going out to dinner, we only get things that we can't cook at home. If we can cook it at home, I'll make it instead. I can't tell you how ridiculous I feel paying $5.95 for Mee Krob knowing I can make it for $1 at home. Or Chicken Massaman Curry, $9.95???? Howabout home cooked for $5 and it feed 4. When having a get together with friends, make it potluck. This helps distribute the funds and workload. It also gives other people the opportunity to contribute if they can't cook, they can bring silverware or cups, or even offer to do the dishes afterwards. __________________ I don't care if you are black, white, purple, green, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, hippie, cop, bum, admin, user, English, Irish, French, Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Buddhist, Muslim, indian, cowboy, tall, short, fat, skinny, emo, punk, mod, rocker, straight, gay, lesbian, jock, nerd, geek, Democrat, Republican, Libertarian, Independent, driver, pedestrian, or bicyclist, either you're an asshole or you're not. What's the best nation in the world? DO-NATION!