Comments on Give Me Back My Five Bucks: November 2009 Monthly Goals

I should try to set some November goals myself, on...

2009-11-01T23:04:04.306-08:00

I should try to set some November goals myself, once I'm feeling better. I always like your goals.

When I bought my car new in '05 they told me to be...

2009-10-29T16:19:21.682-07:00

When I bought my car new in '05 they told me to be gentle for a break-in period. It's a Jetta so I'd think the advice would hold true for your Suzuki.

For trying something new, you might be able to get into a yoga class on the cheap if you can find a studio that does "karma yoga." A lot of studios will do one class per week that's by donation to a charity and you can get in more cheaply than the usual drop in fee.

not from what I was told previously. all motors, e...

2009-10-29T14:33:48.676-07:00

not from what I was told previously. all motors, engines, etc... they need to be gently eased in. It's also a good idea that after the first month, that you take a nice long drive with it. nothing extensive. but a good 30-60 minute drive with not alot of breaking and halting.

Nice budget, and great goals! Hope you are enjoyin...

2009-10-29T10:55:58.932-07:00

Nice budget, and great goals! Hope you are enjoying the new car :)

The Asian Pear: That definitely makes sense becaus...

2009-10-29T10:55:16.067-07:00

The Asian Pear: That definitely makes sense because when I bought my scooter, I was told the same thing by my mechanic. Although I'm not sure if it's just the case with smaller engines?

seeing your car maintenance fund in your budget re...

2009-10-29T10:50:22.434-07:00

seeing your car maintenance fund in your budget reminded me something to tell you...

when you get your car, you should try to drive under 3000 rpms, accerlate slowly and drive under 100 km/hr. at least for the first month or so. It'll be better for your car's transmission and engine in the long run. not sure if it's wive's tale (erm, husband's tale?), but the idea is not to push your car too much if it's brand new during it's first month.

Duddes02:Unfortunately public transportation doesn...

2009-10-29T10:34:31.085-07:00

Duddes02:Unfortunately public transportation doesn’t work very well for me. For example, it would take about 5 hours round trip (4 transfers each way plus 30 min. of walking) to get to our climbing gym. We live about a 45 min. car ride to downtown. Public transportation works for people who live in the city, but we live far out in the suburbs.

And I’m okay with the car payments. That’s exactly how much I had planned on saving per month anyway towards the Car Fund.

Ouch, that car payment make my stomach churn. I...

2009-10-29T10:21:20.151-07:00

Ouch, that car payment make my stomach churn.

I heart public transportion.

Try a step class for something new!

(follower but first time posting) Holy moly - I d...

2009-10-29T07:56:19.544-07:00

(follower but first time posting)

Holy moly - I don't know what is in the air but blogland has been INSANE lately! Not only in the FP blogs but in health blogs as well!

The anonymous's are coming out of the woodwork - and they are so very cranky!

Congrats on the new car!!

Lookin' Good - very smart to start a car fund alre...

2009-10-29T07:06:36.892-07:00

Lookin' Good - very smart to start a car fund already for things that may come up (including next years insurance)