And what man hasn't entertained the idea of reusing a pope's raincoat.

i traded 2 legal vices(alcohol/tobacco) for one illegal(soon to be legal) vice. the vice i had thats legal almost killed me, almost kept me from ever seeing my kids again, and cost me THOUSANDS of dollars. it definitely made me a threat to society. the same is not true for my illegal vice. you sure you want me to switch back??

oh, and not to question yo pseudo intelligence but why does it matter to you if my vice is legal or not??

pbrman. did i say somewhere that im thrifty so i can smoke pot?? so unlike an anti-potter to put words into my mouth. my bills and child support are paid. why do you care what i spend my money on and why does that affect what you think of me?? you should email me, lets meet for a cup of java and shake my hand. you might learn something. i wish you knew how many people you talk to in any given day have a bag of pot and a bowl waitin for them at home...

prevention: You said "There's nothing wrong with being thrifty" and of course you're right! But I want to expand on that and point out that being thrifty is in fact a virtue, and for those that don't know what that means, it means that a thrifty person has a quality that puts them morally ahead of others. The opposite would be someone who wastes - they put themselves morally below others.

Don't worry Greg, if you were really all that cheap you would have eaten your dog for lunch. If Trapper starts to cower in the corner because you've developed a recent "lean and hungry" look he may have reason for fear.

I found some Blatz(and Schlitz) beer bottle corks from the late 1800's in my basement crawl space. Also found a Ni**er Hair chewing tobacco pouch. Sorry I cannot write the name of this stuff it isn't allowed. I did research and they did change the name of this stuff to BIGHAIR. It was made right here in Milwaukee.

You aren't cheap. It's not being cheap unless you're not willing to spend your money on anything!

Try describing yourself as thrifty. There's nothing wrong with being thrifty, you may just become the next millionaire by doing it!

Besides, some of the best things and deals I have gotten have been at my local Salvation Armys. That, and it actually goes back into the community in a number of ways!

How 'bout getting blasted on Blatz.

However, being "thrifty" so you can splurge on pot, is not frugal, but just plain stupid and criminal. Pick a legal vice, and I will change my opinion.

I know a woman who curls up the bag of the remaining unpopped kernels of Jiffy Pop and sticks in back in the microwave. All this ever does is start the bag on fire. But she keeps insisting that it's worth a try.

I don't think you're cheap; you are thrifty. Doing things as you described gives one extra money for a luxury every now and then. With this economy, I've become more "thrifty" also. Why spend money needlessly? P.S. I have always and will continue to pick up pennies I find outside.

thekid, thank you for your detailed account of good stoner etiquette. And I'll give you the benefit of the doubt and assume you don't bogart (or "chief"? -you hippies keep changing the words) the munchies.

lakennedy, yes, even if you volunteer to do something you don't like doing, the payoff is in the satisfaction. And the payoff is at no cost to the beneficiary.

I wish i was more frugal. I never heard of anyone saving used paper towels before though.

I agree with Matt Gaboda.
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I was recently belittled by someone very close to me for volunteering. "I've never understood why someone would volunteer. Why would you put that much effort into something you're not getting paid for?"
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That question is something a cheapskate would ask. Being cheap is when your main goal is to generate as much income with every second of your day. Instead of trying to do the most good, a cheapskate is trying to make/save the most money.
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Personally, I can think of few things worst to be than this. I want to make it clear that I also believe it is important to be a wise consumer...but saving/generating money should not be your main goal in life.

depends. if by bogarting you mean the act of simply holding onto the bowl for to long yes...not a stoner alive who hasnt gotten lost in a song or convo and held onto it for to long. i will not 'chief' a bowl and take multiple hits in a circle of friends. now, if its me and one other person, one bowl of good stuff is way more than needed for two peeps so feel free to smoke at will:)

thekid, but do you bogart?

gazettefan- haha I get it now. I forgot you are sensitive!

im not cheap as i smoke the finest herb available. i am however frugal enough to smoke every last piece of it. back in the day of the cheap herb i had a pretty extensive system to keep and of course re-roll the 'roaches':)

im not cheap cuz i love me some munchies...im frugal enough to know that kwik trips generic 'urge' snacks and woody's 'pajedas' are as enjoyable as the name brands at less than half the cost:)

frogger, pleeese.

That was a long time ago!

You're frugal, and that's a virtue.
I know some cheap people, it's irritating to me when you are in the company of someone who is employed, making great money, and every discussion revolves around saving a buck or two.
And don't get me started on the bad tippers!
frogger: the discussion of dating etiquette is a whole 'nother thing, you don't want to go there! :O)

"Your wife sprung for the drinks?"

There's your sign!

Hate to tell you but you are married and it is your money together!

I will eat leftovers, I will scrape PB, I will NOT gnaw on bones!

I WILL not reuse paper towels. If you were frugal you would use a cloth towel.

I had a boyfriend once that was CHEAP and selfish. He said once we can go dutch or YOU can pay. I knew this would never work out! I was right he was a creep in so many ways.

Frugal and smart!

If the girl wanted to set with me,she had to pay my way in,but i never said how long i'd set with her,damn kids are mean! I don't have unlimited local & long distance,so if i call someone that i know does,i tell them to call me back!

Not bad.

But sometimes the popcorn trick was a problem.

;-)

How did that work out for you?

I knew a guy who'd tell his girl that he'd meet her in the show so he wouldn't have to pay.

I wonder what the call is on me?? When i go to the races,if it gets to loud,do i go buy some ear plugs????? NO,i use the filters from my cig's as ear plugs!! Something wrong with that? I think not LOL!

You're, not your!

Your not cheap. I've noted your volunteering in the past. Cheap people may have a lot of money, but every decision they make has a direct benefit to themselves. Frugal is more appropriate. I like your style. If more people implemented your fiscal attitude, they might be surprised how far a dollar goes. When you go the route of the Collyer Brothers, then you've gone too far.

Warren Buffett is frugal. He bought Dairy Queen because he likes to eat there. Lives in the same house for 52 years now (original purchase: $31,000, mortgage long since paid off). They say you won't get rich by saving pennies, but it's surprising how many rich guys do pay attention to the pennies.

I am so cheap, I was asked to pay attention and refused.....

I know a woman who keeps her thermostat so low in the winter that one day it occurred to her to unplug her fridge and and open its door.

That's not being cheap... that is being "environmentally friendly"...!!
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Greg - you are frugal. Cheap is cheap. Being frugal allows you to spend your hard earned cash on frivolous things on occasion.

That's funny about the paper towels. I save the paper towels when I wash windows and dry them to use for paint rags or grease rags. I guess there's no question about me being cheap.

This seems like a silly question for a guy who visits the Armory.