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["Jeanne Driese" <jeanne13 AT earthlink.net>]

Hi,
I dislike Walmart for the reasons that Bev stated.  But I am living on only
Social Security and being a teacher I never earned any big bucks so my
income is under $700 a month.  Being able to buy gas for $2.00 a gallon as
opposed to $2.11 adds up since I have to travel at least15 miles, one way,
no matter where I go.  Sigh!  Supporting locally owned businesses,
including farmers, is of high importance to me.
Just last week I completed my Master Gardening Class and traveled 80 miles
twice a week to a neighboring county because the one I live in does not
offer the class.
My passion is teaching about organic gardening thus having the certificate
gives me more "credibility" even though I have been gardening organically
for over 4o years!

jeanne13 AT earthlink.net

> [Original Message]
> From: VAN DELL JORDAN <vdjor AT yahoo.com>
> To: <homestead AT lists.ibiblio.org>
> Date: 11/20/2006 3:32:10 PM
> Subject: Re: [Homestead] Club memberships
>
> I'm not fond of Walmart, though I don't make a big
> deal about it because my sisinlaw works there.  In
> addition to the reasons already mentioned it is on the
> other side of town and I don't like the big store.
>
> I also have a preference for main street and for local
> businesses.  I buy my gas at the small supermarket in
> Huntsville near where I will be living.  Don't compare
> prices, assume it costs more but I can accept that 
> because I want to help make sure that they stay in
> business.
>
> It is easier for me to take this attitude because I am
> not struggling financially.  When we were raising kids
> we could not afford that attitude.  I guess now I feel
> we are giving a little to the community.
>
> I would be interested in a little feedback.  I'm sure
> that along with our preference for self sufficiency
> most of us are concerned with our local communities. 
> Or is that just my ideal?
>
> Van Dell
>
>
>
>
> --- EarthNSky <erthnsky AT bellsouth.net> wrote:
>
> > Thanks Drew...I've decided to do it now.  I didn't
> > hear anything negative.
> > I just have this thing about Walmart...I  hate
> > shopping there and I 
> > rarely do, just because their business practices and
> > world domination 
> > schemes don't set well with me.  I just hate putting
> > more money in the 
> > pockets of the Walton family.  However, I DO shop
> > there, so I guess my 
> > principles aren't that rigid. :)
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