Oval Window Audio/Norman Lederman wrote:
> Hi Bonnie:
>
> Your note from last week suggests an interest in exploring ways to
> reduce overhead (with an environmental consciousness) as the cost of
> living continues to climb.
>
> Here are some ideas we are using now to reduce costs:
>
> 1. Organic Produce Delivery:
>
> There's a new service up here that delivers fresh organic produce
> (also some grains, coffee, honey, etc) once a week to your door at
> competitive prices (actually, if you factor in gas and time...they
> win). They use locally farmed product whenever possible:
>
> http://www.denver.doortodoororganics.com
>
> 2. Cell phone for emergency/minimal use...$10/month, free phone, no
> contract. 25 cents a minute for calls. No charge for AAA or
> emergency calls. Cingular service, seems to work in many areas up
> here (as recently covered by other emailers):
>
> Consumer Cellular Phone: 1-800-686-4460
>
> 3. Trash & Recyclables Pick up
>
> I've been informed that One Way has a half price scale for pick up of
> one can a week. Recyclables pick up is extra charge.
> High Country Rubbish will pick up four 33 gallon bags and most
> recyclables at better than half the price of One Way.
>
> Phone: 303-642-0303
>
> 4. Buying supplements and other products at Whole Foods?
>
> It's no secret that you can save more than 50% on line for the same
> products. Here's one of many good sites:
>
> http://www.myvitanet.com
5. Paying for airplane tickets?
Practically all stores and services/utilities (including insurance
companies, phone, propane...even the post office!) accept
MasterCard/VISA. Collect enough "air miles" and never pay for tickets
again. Here's an example of one:
http://www.chase.com/united
> No doubt other folks have lots of other ideas...
>
> Norman
> Aspen Meadows
>
>
>
> Bonnie Sundance wrote:
>
>> Dear Puma Friends,
>> I've been feeling a strong desire to meet with Puma people to
>> discuss a number of matters. I wonder if anyone else would like to
>> meet and talk at a regular PUMA meeting time 1st Thursday of Oct.
>> and/or Nov.
>> Please let me know......
>> delight@denver.net
>>
>> Here are some topics I'd like to share about and hear from
>> others about:
>> --Increasing opportunities to carpool....1x or more a week: to save
>> on oil/gas usage, to save people money and to build community
>>
>> --introducing Boulder Skill Share, a way to exchange services with
>> others on a time basis
>>
>> --talking about alternative food shopping at the local Nederland and
>> Boulder Cooperative markets
>>
>> --increasing services being provided by and for our community here on
>> Magnolia Rd. to cut down on having to travel to Boulder or Nederland
>>
>>
>> Thanks,
>>
>> Bonnie Sundance
>> delight@denver.net
>> Caring for the Earth, all beings and working for Peace & Justice
>>
>
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