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Got the parts to fix my air conditioner in my car, and a used phone, and a retro handheld I had been putting off.

All used, of course. I'm not contributing back to this corrupt hell government.

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[–] miguel@fedia.io 43 points 4 days ago (1 children)

I can't afford to get any real last-minute stuff, unfortunately. What I did do was stock up on rice and the spices that I largely use, and got some new shoes from walmart earlier than I normally would.

I put off the things I had been saving for (like a vero v), canceled everything but my basic phone service, and I'll be seeing how much stuff I can get by with repairing/cobbling.

What's sad is that the billionaires who control the only grocery options for 90 miles will be getting a LOT more of my income, and the small businesses (music stores, thrift stores, things like that) will be getting left. Thereby amplifying the wealth extraction already happening.

F this, and f everyone who voted for it.

[–] Corkyskog@sh.itjust.works 10 points 3 days ago (1 children)

Do you have a garden share anywhere near you? We have some towns near us where you can rent a plot that's like 20'*20' for $10 a plot.

A few from further out only plant low maintenance crops that they tend to on a weekend, or have met someone who happily lends a hand on a day when they can't come.

Gardening is not only a good way to grow savings, it's also fun! It can be a lot less work then some people realize.

[–] miguel@fedia.io 3 points 3 days ago

That's a good suggestion, and I will look