Penny-pinching Nomad Gifts

"Where can I go for this much?"

'Never mind inspiration. I need background material on atomic physics.'

'So what's it like riding in first class?'

"The GPS works great, we have satellite TV installed, the Sirius stereo sounds fantastic and our every move is tracked by Qualcomm. But could you turn around? I left me iphone at the house. . ."

'He's not as studious as he looks - his backpack is full of comic books.'

"We were able to retire 6 years early by canceling cable & eliminating anything fun."

'It's great to get back to the simple life'

A couple looks at posters of Rio, Paris and Tokyo, all of which feature skyscrapers.

"I don't know...seems like budget cuts have gone pretty far this year."

Thumbing a Lift.

"Years of penny-pinching really paid off. The price of copper just went up again."

Tarzan mobile phone

Martin hated dining alone – but loved the savings.

'Yeah, but if it's NOT a mirage, maybe we can find Mapquest on it!'

"This is your great, great uncle Orlando. He was a great mathematician, but a little cheap. He always picked up the check at restaurants...but only to make sure the math was right."

'Are we broke yet?'

'It's great to get back to the simple life,'

'Now where did I put my knitting needles?'

Campground Wi-fi.

"Ahh, nothing like getting back to nature."

"Is that a fixed-rate scowl or is it adjustable to the current interest rate?"

'We'd like a GPS device that would direct us to affordable gas.'

Room to Let

'I can't make ends meet, let alone justify the means.'

There is bliss. And then there is pure bliss.

'I hear a still, small voice crying in the wilderness.'

"Hi it's me. I'm on a camel train."

'Shane! Shane! Come back! Shane...You forgot your phone charger!'

"He gave me a complete checkup form head to wallet."

'I'm banking on gas prices going up this summer.'

Next Stimulus 20 Miles

You're moving to Canada to avoid getting married? Canada border. I'm not the marrying type. I can't be tied down. I'll feel trapped, ornery, mean and I can't cook! Mexico's lovely this time of year. Hide me in your basement.

'I'm on the train.'

'He went into shock when you presented him with the hospital bill.'

'What flock of birds, Henry'