Comments on: The Hobbit And Other May 2023 Expenses

By: Dave

Dave — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 21:53:31 +0000

One word of caution about MVNOs. I was using Verizon and then saw your post on MVNOs so I switched to Visible Wireless. They are an MVNO that uses Verizon’s network but were 1/4 of the monthly cost. After I switched I noticed my data was slower and my calls more frequently did go through – which I thought was odd since I never had that problem with Verizon and Visible uses their network. After some research, I discovered that Verizon deprioritizes MVNO traffic on its network and that the other big networks such as AT&T do the same. I switched back to Verizon and I no longer have any cell issues.

By: Kristine

Kristine — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 18:39:54 +0000

What happened to the dog?

By: pat simon

pat simon — Thu, 13 Jul 2023 00:34:16 +0000

The joy on her face in the photo is a gift! What a great catch! Have to say, you may want to consider eliminating Mint Mobile from your MVNO list. I had an experience too awful and long to really go into here although if you ask for a private telling, I’ll be glad to oblige. Suffice it to say that I am still trying to retrieve $859.28 I paid them for a phone I couldn’t activate because they apparently coded the order incorrectly and they have no one with sufficient training and language skills that can be reached by phone to sort things out. Complaint to BBB joined many similar–if only I’d checked before I leaped. Got a response saying someone from Mint would reach out nearly 2 weeks ago. I’m not holding my breath. Working with my bank to dispute all that $$$. Buyer beware, big time!

By: Julie

Julie — Tue, 11 Jul 2023 18:00:07 +0000

How are y’all doing with all the rain?

By: Anna

Anna — Sat, 01 Jul 2023 00:24:08 +0000

Enjoy the Hobbit!

By: NZ MoneyKarma

NZ MoneyKarma — Mon, 26 Jun 2023 01:30:16 +0000

Kia ora, I am from N.Z and during covid when our island was shut off to the rest of the world we took a trip and visited Hobbiton (https://www.hobbitontours.com/). It was such a lot of fun and has since then been the inspiration for my garden! Because there were hardly any visitors we really had the place to ourselves and it felt a little like we lived there! The absolute highlight was going to the green dragon tavern- dressing up and having a beer (and something that wasn’t beer but equally fun for the kids!).

By: Katie

Katie — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:44:47 +0000

We read with our girls aloud until they were both in HIGH school. It was just a habbit everyone seemed to enjoy and the stories always instigated good conversation. Enjoy that time with your girls 🙂

By: Marij

Marij — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:21:37 +0000

Hi Liz! Do you still have your dog?
I never see dogfood or vet bills? Or photos?

By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 05:01:11 +0000

My 8-year-old son just finished reading The Hobbit with my husband, and loved it. It was so nice to see them bond over a book every evening.
I just purchased a second hand bike for my son for AUD $50 (about $34 USD). The same bike retails new for AUD $469 (about $318 USD), so I was pretty happy with that. I love garage sales and FB Marketplace!

By: wallies

wallies — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 20:52:25 +0000

Once again, nothing spent on the dog.

By: Jessie

Jessie — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:15:48 +0000

How do you all package or wrap second hand gifts if they don’t come with a box or packaging? I love the idea, but that seems to be my brains stumbling block re : secondhand gifts.

By: Barbara

Barbara — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 17:04:09 +0000

Ooh. When she’s a little older she might like the Wings of Fire series. Keep an eye out for them at yard sales. The author lives in Belmont, MA and occasionally does events around New England.