Thursday, September 18, 2008

Only one set of wheels

We are trying to be better with money. A few weeks ago, Chuck sat me down and showed me the cold hard facts, and the way it looks, they will be wheeling me around to still be working when I am 90. So, I am keeping track of my spending for "fun" stuff, like fabric, notions, etc, all things crafty. I put myself on a 200.00/month spending limit. Here it is the 18th of the month and I have 15.00 left. Now understand that my quilt guild dues came out of that, a payment for quilt retreat in February, the crop that I am doing on Saturday, all fees for the expo last Saturday, so this month was tight.
In that light, we gave our 2000 Sonata to Candice this year for school. She has to pay for the gas, but that leaves us with one vehicle. It really hasn't been an issue as I only work 3 nights/week and Chuck has the squad car for work....until now. He left today for the annual Men's bike Trip and I am working tonight. It was a bit of a hassle to get a ride to and from work for tonight, but I think it's ironed out now. Then, if I want to go anywhere, or do anything, I will be dependent on my friend to haul me around. You know when I grew up, we had only one car, but of course my mom didn't work outside the home and dad lived where he worked as he was a farmer, so there was always trucks, tractors, etc. In this day and age, we certainly have gotten used to every member in the household having transportation, haven't we?
Tuesday afternoon, I had my every other year bone density scan and he wanted me to also to an MRI of the breasts. I'm telling you, it was one of the most uncomfortable tests I have ever had done and had she not finished when she did, I may have asked for a break. They called with results today, but of course, I was sleeping. I'm not too worried, as I have been clear for 11+ years now. TTFN!!!

No comments: