tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post7420744971967868281..comments2024-03-16T20:29:10.881-04:00Comments on Travel with Kevin and Ruth: February ExpensesKevin Readhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-27793264795837678912015-03-04T09:35:23.894-05:002015-03-04T09:35:23.894-05:00You sound like you are doing fairly well too. We w...You sound like you are doing fairly well too. We would have done so much better if it weren't for the Canadian exchange rate wasn't so high. Our goal is $1200 a month and we did that with U.S. dollar but not Canadian dollars. :-(Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-32964678770505903572015-03-03T21:47:30.724-05:002015-03-03T21:47:30.724-05:00We are tracking our expenses for this trip... our ...We are tracking our expenses for this trip... our last trip averaged out to $75 a day including diesel, food, campground fees, souvenirs for the grandtots and repairs!!! So far this one is at $67 a day, but we won't know about the tracker repair until it's done! KarenInTheWoodshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05884478307015605168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-1143873662700736632015-03-03T18:58:29.374-05:002015-03-03T18:58:29.374-05:00We are just in such a habit now that we don't ...We are just in such a habit now that we don't even think about it. It helps to keep us in line. We may spend a lot on booze during the winter months but from May to September we don't spend a dime on alcohol so that helps to even things out over the full year.<br /><br />Have fun in Egypt, this is another place that we would love to visit.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-46777388719044274872015-03-03T11:50:47.711-05:002015-03-03T11:50:47.711-05:00You do a great job tracking your expenses, I have ...You do a great job tracking your expenses, I have good intentions but I never follow thru. But we spend very little when we are home, usually because we are resting from a trip and just want to upload our photos, catch up on laundry, repack and get ready for the next trip. We are leaving for Egypt Sunday, so excited! That's a lot of money on booze, glad we don't drink, but I'm sure we spend on things you wouldn't. annjeanbshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14582358617908342637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-51833622728494157352015-03-03T11:21:54.385-05:002015-03-03T11:21:54.385-05:00Oh, yes we know how expensive booze is in Canada a...Oh, yes we know how expensive booze is in Canada and we generally make a point of NOT buying any while we are there. And, you can be guaranteed that we will bring the maximum amount of wine/beer through the border that we can.<br /><br />Have you tried making your own wine at home? We used to do that when we had our house. It is really pretty easy when you use the wine kits and it tasted great too!Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-14079273631852493912015-03-03T10:31:54.733-05:002015-03-03T10:31:54.733-05:00You best drink that cheap booze while you are on t...You best drink that cheap booze while you are on that side of the border..the liquor prices are so high in Canada as you well know. We do refuse to drink while eating out as paying $8-$10 a drink in a restaurant is silly. Hubby drinks Rye - $28-$25 for a 26 and I drink cider - $8 - 12 for one litre (Growers). I used to drink low alcohol white wine but the cost is too high and I can't get anything with low alcohol content here although I could in Alberta. If nothing else make sure to maximize your liquor allowance when you cross :)Cheapchickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15158208632054014311noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-57018509684442340862015-03-03T10:27:38.700-05:002015-03-03T10:27:38.700-05:00Surprisingly enough when we spent time in Florida ...Surprisingly enough when we spent time in Florida we managed to find many free or inexpensive spots. The State Forests are a great place to look. They are pretty cheap and great for smaller units. Also some county parks have camping, we found one that if you dry camped there it was free. If you go back to our archives (righthand sidebar) to March of 2008 and March of 2010 you can read about our time in Florida and see where we stayed. Of course some of the prices will have changed but I am sure they are still cheaper options than most RV Parks.Ruthhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18136052866820208847noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-21237641738801586612015-03-03T09:59:07.831-05:002015-03-03T09:59:07.831-05:00Thanks for sharing your costs! Always interesting ...Thanks for sharing your costs! Always interesting to see how other people's costs stack up against ours. Jealous of your average camping cost! Ours has been pretty high lately as we've been in Florida where things seem much more expensive and free camping harder to find. Looking forward to following more of your adventures! Cheers - EllenThe Cynical Sailorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11047491682363507834noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-19188847971563059592015-03-02T20:29:02.979-05:002015-03-02T20:29:02.979-05:00Thank you Lori! We made $123 USD ($158 CAD) last m...Thank you Lori! We made $123 USD ($158 CAD) last month from our Amazon links, so it <i>definitely</i> helps!Kevin Readhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05795747155781311686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7171307653508307040.post-42331852277815719722015-03-02T20:21:16.115-05:002015-03-02T20:21:16.115-05:00I've been buying through your link, so hope it...I've been buying through your link, so hope it helps some :) Thanks for sharing your adventures. I look forward to reading your interesting posts & seeing your awesome photographs each day! I also appreciate the font you use...makes it much easier for my "getting older" eyes to see!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07036524099669735252noreply@blogger.com