The Dinette Set by Julie Larson for December 01, 2014

Oh jeeze, these people are so cheap. Christmas for Patty must have been a confusing time for a child. She probably got stuff from garage sales and other stuff people left on the curb. Who wouldn’t have wanted a broken toaster (to play house with) or a set of Beta tapes of Lawrence Welk when you are ten?

My late MIL was the master. Husband asked for waterproof golf pants, he got old ski pants with a broken zipper. The best gift was a basket of very old dusty nuts with a nutcracker in the shape of woman’s legs. Husband gleefully pointed out the significance to her.

And probably use HOW much gas to go a couple of blocks over and back? They probably also use plastic grocery bags for Xmas wrapping…. Sheesh!!

……….BUT the Food Court’s on the way there!! AND!! On the other side of the highway, the Ho-ho’sDing-dongs’nDonuts Surplus Store on their way back!! WHEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!

I count myself as “somewhat frugal without being stupid”. The Pennys are simply the latter.

I have to admit, though, that his time if genuinely worth nothing, so they would indeed save some money, except for the gas to get there and the appetite they will work up standing in line that must be satisfied with a few things from the fat food dollar menu where there’s no waitress to tip.

sooo why are you still married ?

cheap cheap . what is creepy to have your neighbors hanging outside your door twice in a week.

Yes, Marlene and Dale may actually be getting a little more fit than the rest of Penny’s friends.