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04-27-2008, 07:16 AM #1Registered User
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Do you ever wonder if those chain letters ever work?
Yesterday, I received mail from DD2's college. Figuring it was a bill, I almost didn't open it.
In the envelope was a suspicious looking item. Could it be a bill? or a check?
It was an automated thing, much like what a paycheck looks like - or a rebate check. You have to tear off three sides.
Reluctantly... I tore it off "Let's see.... how much to I owe now?"
I scanned the letter - yadda yadda... financial aid.... uh huh.. yep... whatever... just give me the bottom line... Whoa!!!! a rebate check for $2171!
Holy smokes!
I looked up... I looked around... did anyone ELSE see this?
I read the letter carefully.
DD2 qualified for some grants that I did not know about and so I paid the tuition bill, not realizing the balance was to be paid by the grants.
This is like found money!
Just like the chain letter said!! LOL
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04-27-2008, 08:00 AM #2Super Moderator
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Don't believe in chain letters but do believe in nice surprises.
Good for you!~*Darlene*~
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04-27-2008, 10:34 AM #3
Don't believe in or participate in chain letters
but that's wonderful found money for you.
" May we never let the things we can’t have or don’t have or shouldn’t have spoil our enjoyment of the things we do have and can have. As we value our happiness, let us not forget it. One of the greatest lessons in life is learning to be happy without the things we cannot or should not have."
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04-27-2008, 10:59 AM #4Registered User
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Well whatever works.....(just don't send me one, please ).
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Wow, that was a nice surprise!
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04-27-2008, 12:32 PM #6Registered User
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Don't you just love it when unexpected money comes in the mail!!!! It's a good thing you decided to open it rather than trash it! Goes to show you should always open everything...
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