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Hockey

Hockey Playoff Ticket Proceeds

by mapgirl on May 7, 2009

I’m a greedy little bastard or ruthless capitalist, take your pick. My season ticket neighbors were slightly dismayed to be sitting near some Rangers fans during Round 1. They’re a lovely older couple, so I was a bit sheepish, but money doesn’t grow on trees. If some opposing team’s fans want to be suckers and [...]

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April 2009 Net Worth Update

by mapgirl on May 1, 2009

My net worth for April is very positive largely due to a rebounding market. I am also hoarding cash a little bit to prepare for my eventual move to DC with my boyfriend.
I also have some Stubhub ticket sales from the Washington Capitals playoffs. I made quite more than I initially thought I had, which [...]

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Hockey Update

by mapgirl on April 29, 2009

The Washington Capitals have made it out of Round 1 for the first time in about 10 years. I should know because the season ticket fans all around me last night were raving about it. That is some kind of dedication, sticking with a team that just 4 years ago had only 28 wins in [...]

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Capitals vs Springtime

by mapgirl on April 24, 2009

Now that the weather is finally warming up in DC, I’d kind of like to do some stuff outdoors rather than be cooped up in the Phone Booth. Boyfriend made a confession that he’d like to skip Round 1, Game 5 and do something tonight. I agreed. We can watch the game on tape. I [...]

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Making Money So I Can Buy Stuff

by mapgirl on April 6, 2009

I know. Seems obvious right?
I have been coveting a KitchenAid mixer for years. Seriously, the only reason to get married is to put one on your registry. That whole husband thing is optional.
Since I’ve been making bread at home, I’ve been really interested in buying one. But I don’t think I want to pay for [...]

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Almost No Spend Day

by mapgirl on March 9, 2009

Sunday was rough. The Capitals lost to the Penguins in an overtime shootout. I certainly got my money’s worth on that game because it was really exciting. I almost had a No Spend Day. Since I bought my hockey tickets in advance, and loaded up my SmarTrip card a few weeks ago, I can sort [...]

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Hockey Makes Me Poor

by mapgirl on November 10, 2008

I’ve sold off a chunk of my early season games to offset the cost of my games, but I only sell them to friends at cost to be nice and share the fun. I’m sure later in the season if the Caps do well, I’ll put them up on StubHub. There’s all kinds of fees [...]

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A No Spend Day & Contesting Parking Tickets in DC

by mapgirl on October 23, 2008

I worked from home yesterday and again today. I spent absolutely nothing yesterday because I didn’t leave the house at all. I didn’t even run to the mailbox because that would mean I’d have to put on some shoes.
This morning I took my car into the shop to get inspected, change the oil, and rotate [...]

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Hockey Tickets!

by mapgirl on June 23, 2008

I realize that it’s summer, but last week, I was able to move my hocket seats to a better spot in the Verizon Center.
How did I do it? EASY!
I’ve got a friend who is leaving DC for California, who didn’t renew his seats. The new ticket rep I have has both of our accounts. I [...]

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