Vox Populi

What are you doing to save money now that the economy is tanking?

Jaime Salcedo

Glenwood Springs

I’m taking the bus from Glenwood Springs to Aspen, and that’s saving me about $400 a month, since I drive a V8.

Marty Manosevitz

Missouri Heights

I’m spending less on discretionary items ” all the things you don’t really need, like entertainment and travel.

Marc Galabrun

Aspen

I made soup ” a huge pot of pea soup, freeze it in small containers, and then I can thaw it out and eat it. It’s really good soup, too.

Dan Taylor

Aspen

I’m not eating out as much. That means I’m cooking for myself more, and that’s bad news, isn’t it?

Barbara Miller

Washington, D.C.

We’re here for an American Public Transportation Association conference, because it’s offseason here, which means it’s cheaper. Otherwise we never would have come to Aspen. Also, we’re encouraging people to take public transportation, which is cheaper and helps the environment.

Tracy Kerns

Silver Springs, Md.

I bought my daughter some UGG boots here and shipped them home because they’re more expensive where we live. It’s probably the only thing that’s cheaper here.