tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post7787716521018579623..comments2023-11-05T03:56:08.325-08:00Comments on Murrmurrs: Credit Where Credit Is DueMurr Brewsterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-9693207627538598922014-03-03T16:45:56.401-08:002014-03-03T16:45:56.401-08:00A good pair of Nordstrom's socks would do that...A good pair of Nordstrom's socks would do that, too.Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-5184724143563385792014-03-03T16:45:18.125-08:002014-03-03T16:45:18.125-08:00You know, J.C. Penney just went with that very str...You know, J.C. Penney just went with that very strategy, and had to give it up because they were losing money so fast. Weird.Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-28883209261666518182014-03-03T07:08:47.272-08:002014-03-03T07:08:47.272-08:00Himself talked me into putting all our groceries, ...Himself talked me into putting all our groceries, gas, pharmaceuticals (legal), etc., on a points card. Apparently we're going to get some big honking amount of money on our anniversary date and we can go somewhere with it or buy new snow shovels or something. A big Canadian grocery chain did bring in a points system, however, and last week I got $20 off of my grocery bill. Now that made Tiffinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13778085151055551720noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-16545814801127336472014-03-02T20:02:17.796-08:002014-03-02T20:02:17.796-08:00I know you are a humor writer (and a darned good o...I know you are a humor writer (and a darned good one, I might add) and I'll take this in the vein in which you intended (I think). yet it touches a sore point with me. Why cannot merchants and vendors peddle their wares without all the nonsense. Fair, straightforward pricing, i.e., I pay what you pay. And here I go again.vanillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11978025976591113499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-16878883584854215372014-03-02T12:09:30.967-08:002014-03-02T12:09:30.967-08:00Go long! Go long!Go long! Go long!Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-16282601710365035142014-03-02T12:08:48.711-08:002014-03-02T12:08:48.711-08:00Gee, we had our 30th last year and I think we just...Gee, we had our 30th last year and I think we just walked around.Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-51026130704783875182014-03-02T08:07:16.644-08:002014-03-02T08:07:16.644-08:00:-D:-DDiane Hendershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563115165301223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-73678176479592687972014-03-02T06:43:26.516-08:002014-03-02T06:43:26.516-08:00I only travel once every 5 or 10 years, but I go l...I only travel once every 5 or 10 years, but I go long and far. I have nearly enough for a free one since I go the distance, but since I am getting older I want to be sure to get one last one in before it's too late. You know, just in case. Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-90875091859625702732014-03-02T06:39:48.400-08:002014-03-02T06:39:48.400-08:00Good idea!Good idea!Jonohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18170214396483091419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-73195295691887149922014-03-02T04:45:40.862-08:002014-03-02T04:45:40.862-08:00I have the best deal. My husband flies places for ...I have the best deal. My husband flies places for work. Usually Memphis, but next month, Mexico, and this fall, the UK, and Romania. And we get to keep the mileage credits. Next year is our 30th anniversary, and I am planning a trip to Hawaii. He can come with me.unmitigated mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13901264130484454602noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-20930914395112724622014-03-01T22:55:53.765-08:002014-03-01T22:55:53.765-08:00I'm officially ceding this thread to Diane.I'm officially ceding this thread to Diane.<br />Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-3363112155128842632014-03-01T22:55:02.873-08:002014-03-01T22:55:02.873-08:00Nor should you. You haven't flown in 34 YEARS?...Nor should you. You haven't flown in 34 YEARS?Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-73884862701921464532014-03-01T21:08:53.039-08:002014-03-01T21:08:53.039-08:00And is it a single segment, or do you have change ...And is it a single segment, or do you have change carriers partway through? But I guess the good news is if you get on, you're pretty much guaranteed to get off...Diane Hendershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07563115165301223420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-56852146883696983032014-03-01T16:40:05.875-08:002014-03-01T16:40:05.875-08:00Not having flown since I last visited your part of...Not having flown since I last visited your part of the world in 1980, I'm immune to those credit card offers. I have a lovely Visa that earns a rebate for every dollar spent; the money accumulates on my account statement and I can cash it in whenever I please. I usually wait until my balance is a little on the high side and then have them apply it to my payment. Since I always pay the bpadgetthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01517111873755808766noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-1820912496519762042014-03-01T16:19:44.963-08:002014-03-01T16:19:44.963-08:00Both my health care card and my library card get o...Both my health care card and my library card get out and about a LOT more often than my credit card. Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-38257847544381097822014-03-01T15:57:04.622-08:002014-03-01T15:57:04.622-08:00My credit card is best buds with my health care ca...My credit card is best buds with my health care card and thinking of chatting up my library card.Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-50820272144347726532014-03-01T15:55:58.245-08:002014-03-01T15:55:58.245-08:00I don't travel enough to feel real bad about m...I don't travel enough to feel real bad about my situation.Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-87798524008966882392014-03-01T15:55:16.433-08:002014-03-01T15:55:16.433-08:00Do I want a long ride, or a thick ride?Do I want a long ride, or a thick ride?Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-8437465888318681962014-03-01T15:54:30.723-08:002014-03-01T15:54:30.723-08:00Ha ha ha ha ha!Ha ha ha ha ha!Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-48134525588345385692014-03-01T15:54:06.708-08:002014-03-01T15:54:06.708-08:00Credit card miles aren't like real miles. They...Credit card miles aren't like real miles. They're more like kilometers. Mythical.Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-64240479973556680812014-03-01T15:52:36.514-08:002014-03-01T15:52:36.514-08:00Shoot, I'd live there for the maple sugar alon...Shoot, I'd live there for the maple sugar alone!Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-62896387157983963982014-03-01T15:51:47.699-08:002014-03-01T15:51:47.699-08:00Yeah. I've seen it doon.Yeah. I've seen it doon.Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-32903190883739140012014-03-01T15:51:11.606-08:002014-03-01T15:51:11.606-08:00The only thing I can say for myself is I've ne...The only thing I can say for myself is I've never paid a finance charge. They'll probably catch up to me sooner or later.Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-11478778924061240982014-03-01T15:49:47.469-08:002014-03-01T15:49:47.469-08:00That's always been a good look in certain part...That's always been a good look in certain parts of the country.Murr Brewsterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03422638986410813520noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-468223150447785936.post-79488385267358233902014-03-01T11:44:32.472-08:002014-03-01T11:44:32.472-08:00My credit card is accustomed to its lonely and sol...My credit card is accustomed to its lonely and solitary life. It is a hermit, and a recluse - and will stay that way.<br />Flying? Shudder. If I have to. Really have to. And probably not otherwise.Elephant's Childhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06650565833097914052noreply@blogger.com