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12-22-2009, 07:32 AM #1Registered User
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Here we go again...
I have to be @ work at 8:30. Not only did I wake up an hour early by mistake but I get a phone call from DH that our crappy car, had a crappy breakdown, and the crappy tire blew. So we had to put the crappy donut on it.
I work 25 minutes away, and DH works 35 minutes away. We DO NOT have the money to get this tire fixed right now...And I bet that this donut is gonna blow on us to because I think you are only suppose to drive 50 miles with it right? And my Dad can't take off work even for 25 minutes because he runs his own business and will loose students if he cancels.
Lovely way to start the day!!!!
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12-22-2009, 07:45 AM #2Registered User
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I'm sorry to hear that! These things always seem to happen at the most awful times! I hope everything works out for you!
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12-22-2009, 07:48 AM #3
as soon as you are able, start a sinking fund/freedom account, for car repairs.
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12-22-2009, 07:56 AM #4Registered User
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To make matters worse, DH get the donut on and it blew right away to. He is stuck 30 minutes away. My dad is taking me to work but how I am gonna get home is unknown to me. I just feel like bawling.
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((((Hugs)))) Never good to start your day out the way your day is starting. Depending on the area you live in I would guess you could get a used tire (maybe even new) for the amount of money you have in your BEF & change jar. I know it would suck to have to use that money, but it is better than being without transportation.
Around here used tires go for around $10-$20 each, not including putting it on the rim."Life is what happens while you are busy making other plans." John Lennon
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12-22-2009, 08:48 AM #6Rude and Vile Master
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1) I'm sorry you're off to a crappy start of a day.
2) How's the BEF coming along? This qualifies as an emergency (a replacement tire that is, NOT a new car!
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If you could kick in the pants the person responsible for your problems, you wouldn't be able to sit for a month.
Did you know that a 4 year student paying $20,000/year who finances their education graduates with over $103,000 in debt to start? But a student who works and pays cash and takes 6 years to graduate ends with $6,300 in their pocket! So much for "getting a head start by financing!"
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12-22-2009, 09:06 AM #7Super Moderator
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I'm sorry your day is starting bad Ashley and I hope you get this resolved.
Originally Posted by AnW819
I think you should take the opportunity to use this as a lesson though. Four days ago you were very proud of getting all your Christmas shopping done and today you do not have money to fix a tire.
You could get a used tire for a reasonable price, I'm guessing $15-$20 but you spent all of your money on Christmas gifts and wrapping. Re-think your budget next year for Christmas as you do NOT need to get it all done at once and be flat broke the next week.Russ
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12-22-2009, 09:09 AM #8Registered User
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Try to get those tires fixed. It's cheaper than new tires. I bet that donut just needs inflated.
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Can you unwrap some gifts and return them so you can buy a used tire?
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12-22-2009, 09:23 AM #10Rude and Vile Master
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What Russ said. Originally Posted by rcannon
You have been here long enough and read enough to know you should have been setting up that BEF *FIRST THING*.
You'll get sympathy from me this time. If this ever happens again and you don't have money in your BEF to handle what *should* have been a minor inconvenience, I will take a day off work, drive up to NJ, AND KICK YOUR ASS.
Clear?
If you could kick in the pants the person responsible for your problems, you wouldn't be able to sit for a month.
Did you know that a 4 year student paying $20,000/year who finances their education graduates with over $103,000 in debt to start? But a student who works and pays cash and takes 6 years to graduate ends with $6,300 in their pocket! So much for "getting a head start by financing!"
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You'll get sympathy from me this time. If this ever happens again and you don't have money in your BEF to handle what *should* have been a minor inconvenience, I will take a day off work, drive up to NJ, AND KICK YOUR ASS.
Clear?[/QUOTE]
Greebo, do you have a can of Whoop Ass in your stock pile?Katie ~ Mummy of 2
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12-22-2009, 09:29 AM #12Rude and Vile Master
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I don't need a can of Whoop Ass. I *AM* a can of Whoop Ass! Originally Posted by Mummy2
If you could kick in the pants the person responsible for your problems, you wouldn't be able to sit for a month.
Did you know that a 4 year student paying $20,000/year who finances their education graduates with over $103,000 in debt to start? But a student who works and pays cash and takes 6 years to graduate ends with $6,300 in their pocket! So much for "getting a head start by financing!"
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12-22-2009, 09:39 AM #13Super Moderator
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Found a picture of you. Originally Posted by Greebo
Russ
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12-22-2009, 09:43 AM #14Rude and Vile Master
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THAT pic again! @)#*$ paparazzi!
If you could kick in the pants the person responsible for your problems, you wouldn't be able to sit for a month.
Did you know that a 4 year student paying $20,000/year who finances their education graduates with over $103,000 in debt to start? But a student who works and pays cash and takes 6 years to graduate ends with $6,300 in their pocket! So much for "getting a head start by financing!"
Greebo(Nerd Spender): Loving and extremely patiently tolerated husband of ceashels.
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( Hand over mouth....snicker ) Originally Posted by rcannon
Found a picture of you.
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