Comments on: The Lodge at Woodloch Brought Me Back to Life

By: Donna in Delaware

Donna in Delaware — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 14:54:08 +0000

Thanks for the recommendation of a good spa right here at home.

By: J

Sat, 06 Feb 2010 03:41:46 +0000

40% of americans needing/using food stamps seems very inaccurate. What is the source? A November NYT article says about 15%.

By: Kay

Kay — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:46:08 +0000

I agree with the previous poster that people shouldn’t stop spending money if they have it. But, as one of those people that needs food stamps to get by, and works VERY hard at a job and taking care of my one year old that has a spinal tumor, I feel like I would like to get taken care of like that too. People should reach out to others having a hard time. Maybe you would feel good giving someone else (that has never had it) a night on the town at a nice restaurant or a weekend getaway. People with REAL problems need rejuvination too.

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:25:12 +0000

If people with money stop spending, those living from day to day will have an even harder time. You should be proud (not guilty) for being able to stimulate the economy in any way you can.

My husband and I like to eat out so we have doubled the amount we tip. I get regular massages and I bet the money I pay and tip for this goes right back into the economy. We are giving more to charities. We have someone come 1 day a week to fix and improve our house and yard. We shop at both small and large businesses. We laugh when we get our credit card bill each month telling ourselves how much we have aided the economy. So far this seeming recklessness hasn’t hurt us a bit. Our bills are all paid and I pay most if not all of the credit card balance every month. Our 401k did exceptionally well in 2009. I do know there are many people struggling. I’ve been there myself. I remember when turning my assets into cash meant returning soft drink bottles to the store for a few pennies.

So, Maria, relax and enjoy yourself. I wish I were at the Lodge at Woodloch, too

By: June

June — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:30:54 +0000

My mother has gone there a few times with her older-age group and loved it. I know she didn’t spring for any spa services, but sometimes just getting away from the everyday is the most important thing to rejuvenate yourself.