Sunday, January 5, 2020

Almost free lunch

Saturday is my cheat day. The slow carb diet allows one day a week where I can eat anything. It helps me to stay on track during the rest of the week. I may take a day off of my diet but I never take a day off of trying to save money. Today I set out to claim my totally free lunch.

My gig work delivering from restaurants for favor occasionally produces some nice perks in the form of free food. I collect these offers and save them for Saturday. Often the receipt will offer a free burger with purchase of fries and a drink. Those go right in the trash. I want free food day to be completely free.

My first stop was down to my the office of my apartment building for a free coffee. They also have tea and bottle water available to residents and any hobos who happen to saunter in.

 
Armed with two cups of caffeine I set off to Flyrite Chicken. Last week I had to wait in line for an order for more than ten minutes so the manager gave me this token for $5 off my next visit. 
 

I looked at the menu. They had one item listed at $4.99. The original chicken sandwich. I was concerned that I may be required to pay the tax since this was prepared food. Then I remembered that I have a small cup of coins in my car where I stash coins I find on the ground around town. I decided that if I needed it I could dip into my coin collection and still maintain the spirit of free food day. Luckily the clerk said there would be no tax charged on this item. Score.

Dairy Queen was next on my list. After my last favor order there I received this an offer of a free Dilly Bar if I completed a survey. No money exchanged hands and I received my free ice cream. 






Delicious. My next plan is to continue getting punches on my Amy's Ice Cream card until I can take myself and my girlfriend out for free ice cream. Soon.