tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629269107298804485.post145195948440505132..comments2023-04-01T02:52:33.131-06:00Comments on Road Trip Ramble: Budget vs Actual ExpensesSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17665701986189929016noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629269107298804485.post-29842526323806239452013-06-11T16:22:46.506-06:002013-06-11T16:22:46.506-06:00Sarah and Tim - I guess I haven't done a Googl...Sarah and Tim - I guess I haven't done a Google Search on our book title for awhile and came across your nice comments about the book - the budget spreadsheet format even looks familiar! (<: I'm so glad that our book inspired and helped you to do your road trip dream. Now we can both inspire more people - it is one of the greatest things a couple can do for themselves - I think you would agree.<br /><br />Thanks again.<br /><br />Carol WhiteCarol Whitehttp://www.roadtripdream.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629269107298804485.post-66265202812661544712012-07-05T08:03:53.289-06:002012-07-05T08:03:53.289-06:00A, Good question. I believe there will be one or...A, Good question. I believe there will be one or two more posts. I was thinking about summarizing the places we visited and providing a few statistics, such as number of states, national parks, etc. I'm also working on better overall maps of the trip. Given that, I'll likely have one post this weekend and maybe a final one sometime mid-week next week. I'll make sure to add a sentence at the end of each post as to whether there will be another one and when it might appear. Thanks. SarahSarahhttp://www.roadtripramble.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629269107298804485.post-9603752588254631732012-07-04T18:27:41.748-06:002012-07-04T18:27:41.748-06:00Are you going to close this out now? Or do you ha...Are you going to close this out now? Or do you have more to write? Thanks AAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629269107298804485.post-37320788633059308362012-07-02T08:51:15.976-06:002012-07-02T08:51:15.976-06:00A, Yes, I think we did well, even though many of ...A, Yes, I think we did well, even though many of our budget numbers were based on a worst-case scenario. Luckily, no repairs to the condo were necessary while we were gone. We paid a neighbor to come in once a week to check on things and take care of our mail. I think that was a good way to go. We did pay to winterize and de-winterize our pipes, just to make sure we wouldn't have any water-related surprises during freezing weather. SarahSarahhttp://www.roadtripramble.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629269107298804485.post-46797869663208246992012-07-02T08:44:42.769-06:002012-07-02T08:44:42.769-06:00A, I would definitely recommend a trip like this ...A, I would definitely recommend a trip like this to other couples, with a few caveats. First, you really have to like one another, not just love one another. Second, it helps to enjoy doing similar things. Even though it's a good idea to go your separate ways from time to time, you will be spending every day and night together. If you can't agree on what you want to do for the day, it could get old very quickly. I don't think it was harder on either one of us, although you'll have to ask Tim about that! It has been harder for me to come back home and try to develop a regular routine. I'm now looking for a job. SarahSarahhttp://www.roadtripramble.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629269107298804485.post-24135963975938544042012-07-02T08:35:22.822-06:002012-07-02T08:35:22.822-06:00LV, Thanks. Actually, the $8,000 is mostly gone!...LV, Thanks. Actually, the $8,000 is mostly gone! We bought an IRA just before the April 15 deadline. SarahSarahhttp://www.roadtripramble.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629269107298804485.post-30051061680535924112012-07-02T05:58:07.596-06:002012-07-02T05:58:07.596-06:00Boy comming up with 85% of your busker you did ver...Boy comming up with 85% of your busker you did very well. Did you have any unforeseen repairs on your condo? Love AAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629269107298804485.post-35114429936224826192012-07-02T05:48:47.446-06:002012-07-02T05:48:47.446-06:00Personally, would you recommend a trip like this ...Personally, would you recommend a trip like this to other couples, married a long time or not? Not to get personal, but you know me. Was it harder on one or the other of you? Is it hard going back home to a regular routine? I know I have more to ask. Love AAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4629269107298804485.post-79387885790299010702012-07-02T04:31:55.259-06:002012-07-02T04:31:55.259-06:00Good stats! Now the question that remains is what...Good stats! Now the question that remains is what are you going to do with the extra $8000?? ha LVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com