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    The recession's coming, be prepared

    OK, this is the first recession that I have "lived" though - having been an art student during the last one I didn't really appreciate a recessions' full effects.

    Given that they seem to occur every 8-10 years or so it's probably prudent to start preparing for the next one.

    So, for those that have "lived" through more than one, how do you prepare?
    A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

    BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012

    Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.

    What would Vedder do?
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    I think some self-sufficiency helps, along with not fretting if you don't have something you thought you wanted. I learned my 'make do and mend' lessons during the 1970s- power cuts and the 3 day week etc.
    Whooops - now what are the dogs getting up to?

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    • #3
      You can only prepare for a recession by not over-extending yourself - ever. Live modestly and a recession won't hit so hard.
      Whoever plants a garden believes in the future.

      www.vegheaven.blogspot.com Updated March 9th - Spring

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      • #4
        Learn the difference between 'want' and 'need'
        All the best - Glutton 4 Punishment
        Freelance shrub butcher and weed removal operative.

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        • #5
          Originally posted by Glutton4... View Post
          Learn the difference between 'want' and 'need'
          I'm married - I learned that years ago.
          A simple dude trying to grow veg. http://haywayne.blogspot.com/

          BLOG UPDATED! http://haywayne.blogspot.com/2012/01...ar-demand.html 30/01/2012

          Practise makes us a little better, it doesn't make us perfect.

          What would Vedder do?

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          • #6
            Simples- spend as much as you can whilst you can!!!!
            No point saving for a rainy day cos the interest rate'll be rubbish!!!

            ...well- that's one theory!!!!
            "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

            Location....Normandy France

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            • #7
              Originally posted by Glutton4... View Post
              Learn the difference between 'want' and 'need'
              Originally posted by HeyWayne View Post
              I'm married - I learned that years ago.
              Genuine LOL there

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              • #8
                It is possible that I have lived through several recessions but to be honest I couldn't see a difference. If you always keep on an even keel and be prepared to take lifes and downs the bumps won't hurt you. The danger comes when the going is good and you take it for granted. Coming down from a high can be quite painful.

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by Glutton4... View Post
                  Learn the difference between 'want' and 'need'
                  Always a good plan, am much happier since I started living that way

                  Originally posted by Nicos View Post
                  Simples- spend as much as you can whilst you can!!!!
                  No point saving for a rainy day cos the interest rate'll be rubbish!!!
                  NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry, always hate it when people talk about spending everything they have, seems so short sighted!

                  Some of us live in the past, always talking about back then. Some of us live in the future, always planning what we are going to do. And, then there are those, who neither look behind or ahead, but just enjoy the moment of right now.

                  Which one are you and is it how you want to be?

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by Alison View Post


                    NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry, always hate it when people talk about spending everything they have, seems so short sighted!
                    .........
                    "Nicos, Queen of Gooooogle" and... GYO's own Miss Marple

                    Location....Normandy France

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                    • #11
                      I was asked what I thought about the recession......I thought about it, and decided not to take part
                      You have to loose sight of the shore sometimes to cross new oceans

                      I would be a perfectionist, but I dont have the time

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                      • #12
                        Originally posted by Glutton4... View Post
                        Learn the difference between 'want' and 'need'
                        Second that
                        Granny on the Game in Sheffield

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                        • #13
                          Originally posted by Alison View Post
                          Always a good plan, am much happier since I started living that way



                          NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Sorry, always hate it when people talk about spending everything they have, seems so short sighted!
                          I agree but also you can't take it with you so in moderation enjoy what you've got.
                          S*d the housework I have a lottie to dig
                          a batch of jam is always an act of creation ..Christine Ferber

                          You can't beat a bit of garden porn

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                          • #14
                            I was made redundant during the last recession (1994). I haven't worked full time (paid work) since.

                            ...but I have learned to be very creative, crafty, frugal... and I know I can survive anything that's thrown at me.
                            All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by binley100 View Post
                              I agree but also you can't take it with you so in moderation enjoy what you've got.

                              Yes, whilst remembering that the credit card isn't "what you've got" it's what the credit card company's got
                              All gardeners know better than other gardeners." -- Chinese Proverb.

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