In a lot of respects, this year hasn't been the greatest around here either. Ken's had some major problems where he needed our help but was too proud to ask. But "Mom and Dad" came to his rescue, although it hurt us to do it. We really did some "lean" living this summer to recoup the money we had to advance him but we're back to where we were before hand. So now, I feel like I can breathe. But we're relatively lucky.........we're both fairly healthy (Gerry more so than me) and we save every penny we can. -- Piggy's Pad

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Date Posted: 8:45:08 am, Mon, 09/03/07
Author: Sandy
Subject: In a lot of respects, this year hasn't been the greatest around here either. Ken's had some major problems where he needed our help but was too proud to ask. But "Mom and Dad" came to his rescue, although it hurt us to do it. We really did some "lean" living this summer to recoup the money we had to advance him but we're back to where we were before hand. So now, I feel like I can breathe. But we're relatively lucky.........we're both fairly healthy (Gerry more so than me) and we save every penny we can.
In reply to: V~ 's message, "This entire year has SUCKED!! It's been one thing after another!!!!!!! As for the A/C unit... They didn't replace the outside part of the a/c tho...... just the inside part with the coil, heater, etc. We kept the old compressor/outside unit since there was nothing wrong with it and it was another $3,000 to replace that too. If it weren't for this freak storm, we wouldn't be having this issue.... Our A/C guy (Alex) is here now. I'm hoping to be cool VERY soon! I didn't sleep all night again last night...... have been up watching tv and playing solitaire all night. Since Danny is home today tho, he can take care of the kritters so I can nap! He slept last night... I swear that man can sleep thru anything!
That really sucks about the salvage thieves!!! I'm SO glad he was caught!!!
I checked out weather report......... looks like we aren't going to have any cool weather in site the next 2 weeks...... :(" on 8:40:07 am, Mon, 09/03/07

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Okay, I'll agree that getting Biscuit wasn't our best example of saving, especially since he had that virulent infection once we got him home, but Riley County Humane said that they'd reimburse us for his vet bills once I send her copies of the bills. That's what I came down here to do this morning..........do the letter to them. But the good thing is..........we *can* live on Gerry's retirement check from the CG.........not well, but we can live. So our retirement is pretty secure between that money and our savings. But we still save like crazy and just pray that nothing big happens. It helps that we only have one vehicle and since I don't work, I don't need a work wardrobe. And I hate shopping! So that helps too. But Vicki, all in all, I'm praying for you that your life turns around and you and Danny can live your life without these disasters. It * does* wear on you when you have these huge expenses. (NT) -- Sandy, 8:51:42 am, Mon, 09/03/07
I've been looking for work...... there has just been too much hitting us this year...... horrific vet bills, car-repair bills, a/c-repair bills, Danny's eye surgery for his cataracts..... and with his job still hanging in the balance... It's been scary. This has been a very stressful year. If I were smart, I'd quit rescuing for a bit, as my adoption fees are nowhere near as much as I end up spending at the vet on some of these animals...... and I have cut WAY back.... but I just can't say NO when there is an animal in need and everyone else has said NO. (NT) -- V~, 9:03:02 am, Mon, 09/03/07

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