(spoiler alert) Lichens are symbiotic associations of a fungus(the mycobiont) with a photosynthetic partner (the photobiont also known as the phycobiont) that can produce food for the lichen from sunlight.
Outdoor budgetarian activities may include tree watching. Tree watching is very similar to bird watching only the expense of binoculars is eliminated. (Most trees will allow you to get up quite close).
But remember, the best things are free, like air!
That’s right air (now fortified with greenhouse gas). It’s free. It’s fun. Breathe in as much as you like. Go outside and make an air-sucking pig of yourself.
Food coupons can play a very important role in the life of a budgetarian. Besides doubling as reading material and therefore entertainment, the grocery coupon also holds monetary value. Coupons can also make your wallet appear quite thick and impressive.
Speaking of thick and impressive, sex is a fine budgetarian activity - as long as you’re only practicing. Additional children on the other hand, are quite expensive and not recommended for budgetarians.
While all the rich couples are out impressing each other and lusting after each others possessions, budgetarians are forced to remain at home and lust after each other. This is good for the marriage. And remember, divorce is very expensive. Divorce is not good for anyone, especially budgetarians.
Finally, you may now ask me, Tim, Budgetarian Guru of the 37th degree, penurious keeper of the old sneakers of 1997, prudent squeezer of the tea bag and miserly penny pinching Buddha of Thrift, what is the secret of true financial happiness?
If you have any budgetarian friends, especially friends whose name is ‘Jones’ - invite them over for the evening. For if their name is Jones and they are true budgetarians, it will be much easier to keep-up-with-the-Jones’.
As for the coming downturn in the economy, HA, HA! Let us laugh in the face of the inevitable dollar drain knowing that with superior planning and some helpful tips from a qualified Budgetarian Master, you too can live a full and relatively money-free life.
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