Hide and Seek
I was looking for the kitten. It took me awhile to find it. Can you?
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Yesterday I went in search of mulch -by the truckload. I called the local 'green recycler' and got a quote for a truckload which included the delivery.
1 truckload = 40 cubic yards = $880 (Holy Hell that's a lot of money and made me cringe and get a very weak sensation in my stomach.)This is loose mulch. They back the dump truck up and dump a giant pile in your yard.
Then I called Lowe's. Mulch at Lowe's comes in a bag stacked on a pallet and is priced at $2.97 for 2 cubic feet.
Follow me here in a little math.
3 cubic feet (cf) = 1 cubic yard (cy)
1 cy from Lowes = $8.91
1 cy from the green recycler = $22
$880 for 40cy truck load
or
$297(100 bags) + $20.79(tax) + $85(delivery)= $402.79 for 67cy
Less than half the price and 1/3 more mulch!
Shouldn't it be cheaper to buy the mulch when it has just been processed and delivered rather than buying mulch that has been processed, bagged, shipped, stored, purchased by the consumer then delivered?
I called another company who wanted $26/cy, could only deliver in 20cy truck and would charge $130 to deliver.
I just don't get it. Sometimes I wonder how people think they can stay in business when they out price themselves.
I don't know about you but I have to cost compare otherwise we would do without alot of things and my house and yard would look like vagrants lived in it. Owning a house is so expensive these days I completely understand why many people choose to rent.
Do you shop around and make sure you are getting the absolute best buy for your money?
The mulch is being delivered Thursday morning. I guess you can figure how we will spend Friday and the weekend.
Those kitty pictures are absolutely priceless! And he's soooo precious!
HA!! I saw the kitty right away:)
We have a farmers co-op around here and that is where everyone gets their mulch.
Your fireplace looks so inviting. LOL on Steven not being the greatest at starting fires. My husband isn't either. I had to teach him!
Angie, that kitten in the wreath is the cutest thing I have seen in a long time!
My yard DOES look like vagrants live here. It is terrible how much mulch and anything else for the lawn costs these days!
Yes I do. You will hauling 100 plastic bags to the landfill.
That is a great cat picture. Cats have as much imagination as the people they own.
I absolutely love the pictures of the cat. They are so silly. I think it is wonderful that you check out prices and make sure you are getting a fair price. Prices are crazy on everything these days.
Take care. Connie
That kitty is PISSED because he WANTS INSIDE by the GODDAMN FIRE-are you unable to read his furry little lips?!
Isn't it annoying that most products from big companies are so much cheaper than from the mom and pop places, thereby forcing the small places to close? I WANT to support the little guy, but most of the time I can't afford to.
And you better not be hauling mulch, Mrs. Preggypants. You supervise from your chaise lounge (thoughtfully brought outside by your darling for you to direct from).
I am a huge price comparer. If I didnt we would have half the things done that we want to like you had said. It is really expensive to own a home and alot of work!
Those kitty pictures rock! I didn't see it at first. Man is she a cutie.
Good for you for price compare shopping. I do that too, but I would not want the 100 bags....I'd be shelling out to the lowest bidder on the loose stuff. I'm lazy like that.
What's for dinner?
~K!
The kitten sleeps in a basket by the fireplace or in Colby's room at night now that the weather has chilled off. It lives outside (with the dog) in the yard during the day. Pets don't need to be cooped up inside when they can run and play and sleep in the sunshine and fresh air out of doors.
The kitten has an appointment Thursday morning at 10:30 with the vet where she will get her shots, frontline, a physical and anything else it needs.
Stop trying to make me feel guilty! I am doing right by this animal. Unless you want me to ship her to you? :-D
I'm happy to hear that you are able to let the kitty slip indoors at night considering your daughters allergies. I totally agree that their being outside in during the good weather is appropriate. One of my cats spends much of her time outside but the other, as much as he would love to, is not able to as he is deaf and I'd fear a car or other animal would get him!
And my husband would shoot me for this one - but if you want to ship him my way, I'd be thrilled! :-)
MITer, you've got a deal!!! We can't tell Lovie or the kids about it. Is UPS overnight good for you?
Thanks!
I'm sure I've had this comment before - but my cats live outside year round- okay, don't shoot me people! When they are cold, they go in the barn! Who would kill the mice if it weren't for them? My dog is also outside all day until it gets too cold!
Oh yeah.. my horse doesn't come in the house either!
Great pictures of the kitty!! i was in Michael's yesterday and thought of you.
Oh my gosh...how nerdy is it to say that I am in love with your kitty in the door?? How does it even get up there? My cat walks along our railing-which is about 40 feet in the air. It freaks us out!!
I am like you- We have to shop around for the best deal or it doesn't get done.
When Baby was born, we added a wall to an open front room in our house to create a room for her. We got several estimates- the highest being $6,000, the lowest was $3,000- all were from trusted carpenters that our friends had used. Guess which one we chose? And the wall (built around an antique door we found) turned out great!
Love the kitty wreath. Now that's a decoration you couldn't buy!!