Comments on: Debating Necessity… http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/ Our Journey to a Debt-Free Life Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:06:33 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Beks http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-936157 Beks Wed, 16 Dec 2009 03:13:31 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=3068#comment-936157 Fabulous Advice!! I think I'll see what I can jimmy rig on my dogs. Kate, I'd love to take you up on your offer but my dogs are 15 and 25 pounds (A terrier mix and a Boston Terrier) - unfortunately they are too small for your pack. Thank you for being so generous!! Fabulous Advice!! I think I’ll see what I can jimmy rig on my dogs.

Kate, I’d love to take you up on your offer but my dogs are 15 and 25 pounds (A terrier mix and a Boston Terrier) – unfortunately they are too small for your pack. Thank you for being so generous!!

]]> By: Claire in CA, USA http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-936123 Claire in CA, USA Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:00:23 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=3068#comment-936123 Please take Kate up on her offer! I am absolutely in the market for one of those doggie backpacks, as well. I have a aussie mix (or a border collie mix - not sure which), and he needs to work. :) Please take Kate up on her offer! I am absolutely in the market for one of those doggie backpacks, as well. I have a aussie mix (or a border collie mix – not sure which), and he needs to work. :)

]]> By: mv http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-935938 mv Tue, 15 Dec 2009 20:47:14 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=3068#comment-935938 Your necessities, as listed by you: * granola bar - Depending on the distance (not mentioned), it is a necessity, short runs shouldn't require this, especially if you consume it shortly before the run. * house keys - yes, a necessity, tie the single house key to your shoe lace & tuck the end under the laces, resulting in one less item in your hand. Never lost a key doing this (double-knot helps) * shimmer lip gloss - is this really a necessity for running? If your getting dehydrated while you run, wouldn't carrying water take precedence over lip gloss? No need to purchase a runners pack, although, I agree with the folks suggesting a doggie-pack. Let the pooches carry their supplies and get the extra exercise they don't receive during the week. Your necessities, as listed by you:

* granola bar – Depending on the distance (not mentioned), it is a necessity, short runs shouldn’t require this, especially if you consume it shortly before the run.

* house keys – yes, a necessity, tie the single house key to your shoe lace & tuck the end under the laces, resulting in one less item in your hand. Never lost a key doing this (double-knot helps)

* shimmer lip gloss – is this really a necessity for running? If your getting dehydrated while you run, wouldn’t carrying water take precedence over lip gloss?

No need to purchase a runners pack, although, I agree with the folks suggesting a doggie-pack. Let the pooches carry their supplies and get the extra exercise they don’t receive during the week.

]]> By: John DeFlumeri Jr http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-935890 John DeFlumeri Jr Tue, 15 Dec 2009 18:21:43 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=3068#comment-935890 I have been a runner over 30 years. The solution is drink more than you want to before your run, and learn to pee in the woods, it's simple. You won't get thirsty and you'll run longer. John DeFlumeri Jr I have been a runner over 30 years. The solution is drink more than you want to before your run, and learn to pee in the woods, it’s simple. You won’t get thirsty and you’ll run longer.

John DeFlumeri Jr

]]> By: Tara http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-935874 Tara Tue, 15 Dec 2009 17:51:00 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=3068#comment-935874 You may have a friend that has an old pack too... I might send out a mass email just to see... I must admit, though, I did let out a little laugh when you said '$19.99 is 4 meals'- I think the exact same thing when I look at price tags! You may have a friend that has an old pack too… I might send out a mass email just to see… I must admit, though, I did let out a little laugh when you said ‘$19.99 is 4 meals’- I think the exact same thing when I look at price tags!

]]> By: Kate http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-935848 Kate Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:29:15 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=3068#comment-935848 Oh, and here's my dog on a LOOOOOOOOOOOONG hike, carrying his weight. :) http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2127/9/46/1486823412/n1486823412_229272_3147.jpg My vet and trainer said this is important because when he has a backpack, that's his signal that he's "working." He's MUCH more well behaved when he's "working." :) Oh, and here’s my dog on a LOOOOOOOOOOOONG hike, carrying his weight. :)

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2127/9/46/1486823412/n1486823412_229272_3147.jpg

My vet and trainer said this is important because when he has a backpack, that’s his signal that he’s “working.” He’s MUCH more well behaved when he’s “working.” :)

]]> By: Kate http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-935846 Kate Tue, 15 Dec 2009 16:25:38 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=3068#comment-935846 Get your dogs a backpack! Mine carries his own food, water, water for me, and rocks for good measure. He's a 90# golden lab, and can carry (easily 25-30#, per my vet's instructions), and it WEARS HIM OUT. (That's the best part, IMO.) Anyway, I have an extra one for large dogs (up to 90#). Send me your addy (or a PO box or something), and I'll drop it into the mail for you. :) Merry Christmas! (Or Happy Holidays, if that's your thing.) 'Tis the season for GIVING! (And PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE let me do this for you... I was unemployed for 4 months earlier this year and people pulled through for me. I need to pay it forward.) (Oh, and so you don't think I'm some sort of crazy person, search my email addy in facebook and you'll get my profile. I'll even add you so you can see my profile.) :) Get your dogs a backpack! Mine carries his own food, water, water for me, and rocks for good measure. He’s a 90# golden lab, and can carry (easily 25-30#, per my vet’s instructions), and it WEARS HIM OUT. (That’s the best part, IMO.)

Anyway, I have an extra one for large dogs (up to 90#). Send me your addy (or a PO box or something), and I’ll drop it into the mail for you. :)

Merry Christmas! (Or Happy Holidays, if that’s your thing.) ‘Tis the season for GIVING! (And PLEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEASE let me do this for you… I was unemployed for 4 months earlier this year and people pulled through for me. I need to pay it forward.)

(Oh, and so you don’t think I’m some sort of crazy person, search my email addy in facebook and you’ll get my profile. I’ll even add you so you can see my profile.) :)

]]> By: Brenda http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-935834 Brenda Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:40:28 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=3068#comment-935834 Howdy from Yucca, AZ!! I'm a big fan and love reading your blog. What you need is a Camelback! They usually sell them at sporting goods stores. It would be cheaper to find one at a good will or thrift store. It's a lightweight low profile backpack for water with a long tube for sipping on the move. They're great for hiking and backpacking and you can run without interference. Howdy from Yucca, AZ!! I’m a big fan and love reading your blog. What you need is a Camelback! They usually sell them at sporting goods stores. It would be cheaper to find one at a good will or thrift store. It’s a lightweight low profile backpack for water with a long tube for sipping on the move. They’re great for hiking and backpacking and you can run without interference.

]]> By: Joe Dirt http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-935823 Joe Dirt Tue, 15 Dec 2009 15:20:26 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=3068#comment-935823 Duck tape FOR THE WIN!!! Duck tape FOR THE WIN!!!

]]> By: jaye http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-935806 jaye Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:02:02 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=3068#comment-935806 I think there are a lot of unwanted fanny pack/water bottle carriers out there. You should check out thrift shops/Salvation Army/Ebay. I bet you can get one for next-to-nothing. I think there are a lot of unwanted fanny pack/water bottle carriers out there. You should check out thrift shops/Salvation Army/Ebay. I bet you can get one for next-to-nothing.

]]> By: Kimberly http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-935804 Kimberly Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:43:15 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=3068#comment-935804 How big are your dogs? Have you considered getting them backpacks and have them carry water for themselves and possibly you, too? A lot of working class dogs will enjoy having a job to do. Of course, those cost money, too, so it will wait until you're ready. But it's an alternative to the fanny pack. How big are your dogs? Have you considered getting them backpacks and have them carry water for themselves and possibly you, too? A lot of working class dogs will enjoy having a job to do.

Of course, those cost money, too, so it will wait until you’re ready. But it’s an alternative to the fanny pack.

]]> By: Dasha http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-935795 Dasha Tue, 15 Dec 2009 13:10:51 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=3068#comment-935795 Is anyone in your family planning on getting you Christmas presents? Maybe this is something to hint at? Only $20 for them and so much joy for you :) Is anyone in your family planning on getting you Christmas presents? Maybe this is something to hint at? Only $20 for them and so much joy for you :)

]]> By: Mysti http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-935785 Mysti Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:55:44 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=3068#comment-935785 Good for you for showing restraint. Can you look for a coupon that might take a few bucks off, for when you are ready to get it? Good for you for showing restraint. Can you look for a coupon that might take a few bucks off, for when you are ready to get it?

]]> By: Melanie http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-935783 Melanie Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:40:38 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=3068#comment-935783 Have you looked at Wal Mart? I don't know how you feel about the big box stores, but I'm pretty sure that Wal Mart has those...we also got our "Camelback" (read: Generic) water bladders there...in fact, you might just be able to buy one of those and stick it in your own backpack or something...dunno...I can't remember, but it seemed like just the bladder/straw were less than $10. Dorky suggestion: get a knitter you know to knit you one of those super-dorky water bottle carriers. There are patterns for those out there, and they look like they would work pretty well. I've never tried one, though. Have you looked at Wal Mart? I don’t know how you feel about the big box stores, but I’m pretty sure that Wal Mart has those…we also got our “Camelback” (read: Generic) water bladders there…in fact, you might just be able to buy one of those and stick it in your own backpack or something…dunno…I can’t remember, but it seemed like just the bladder/straw were less than $10.

Dorky suggestion: get a knitter you know to knit you one of those super-dorky water bottle carriers. There are patterns for those out there, and they look like they would work pretty well. I’ve never tried one, though.

]]> By: Jennifer McKinney http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-935778 Jennifer McKinney Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:19:15 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=3068#comment-935778 I am a personal trainer and many of my clients have run into the same hydration problem. If you cannot hold enough to keep you hydrated you can plant a water bottle (or two) along your normal route. This way you will have water waiting for you. This can be a temporary fix until you get your fancy water bottle holder. Happy Training! I am a personal trainer and many of my clients have run into the same hydration problem. If you cannot hold enough to keep you hydrated you can plant a water bottle (or two) along your normal route. This way you will have water waiting for you. This can be a temporary fix until you get your fancy water bottle holder. Happy Training!

]]> By: K http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/2009/12/debating-necessity%e2%80%a6/comment-page-1/#comment-935777 K Tue, 15 Dec 2009 12:18:47 +0000 http://www.bloggingawaydebt.com/?p=3068#comment-935777 Although it would still cost money, another option to look into is to get a "backpack" for your dogs.. they're more like saddle bags. We make our lab/shepherd mix carry his own water.. it tires him out faster too. You may be able to find a product like this used. Lots of people buy things for their pets and they are barely used because the pet doesn't like them. Although it would still cost money, another option to look into is to get a “backpack” for your dogs.. they’re more like saddle bags. We make our lab/shepherd mix carry his own water.. it tires him out faster too. You may be able to find a product like this used. Lots of people buy things for their pets and they are barely used because the pet doesn’t like them.

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