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In reply to the discussion: We Used To Go Out To Dinner, Buy Things, Support The Economy [View all]Skidmore
(37,364 posts)summer vacations and trendy places to go. Then came Kathy and Michael Live and more of the same. I wanted to scream at the teevee machine, "What's a vacation?" We have been married 20 years and only have had 2 legitimate vacations in that time. Who are these people who keep the airline seats filled? Who can afford this? Who can afford the cruises and spas and parks?
When my kids were young in a whole other lifetime about 40 years ago, I had the same question? Every red cent went into living expenses as they still do.
Tomorrow we are going to see a concert. This is the first concert I have been to in 18 years and the second one in my lifetime. We scrapped together money saved here and there as a birthday present for my husband to see his favorite group. It feels like a huge extravagance and makes me hope that nothing breaks down or needs replaced for at least the next three months.