We decided to stop dating and settle down with commitment.

After only 4 weeks of “dating,” Wife and I put down the money for a 1 year membership with Johnson’s Backyard Garden. That’s 52 boxes to use within a year. It’s a program they’re working on to build some up-front capital to purchase 146 more acres. That works for me: helps them build their business, gives us good food, and over the long term it saves us money. It cost $1500. That locks in a price of $28.85/box instead of $33/box, provided prices don’t go up over the next year. That amounts to a $215.80 savings on the grocery bill for the next year. Sure, the up-front cost is high, but I think about the long-term, and $215.80 is substantial.

I’m looking forward to what it will bring. A little unsure how the winter will roll, but the adventure is fun and it’s nice to force some expansion into our diets. I mean, I had sunburst squash last week… never had that before, but it’s good stuff. Plus, it’s exciting, in a dorky sort of way… it’s like Christmas every week, because you don’t know what will be in the box. A fun little surprise.

It’s kinda like my marriage to Wife. I knew after about a month with her that I wanted to marry her, and it didn’t take us long to settle into the long-term commitment. It’s been quite an adventure, and boy… it’s sure been good for me. 🙂