Mystic is gone! :(

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by Cataholic
I am still stuck on how YESTERDAY Mystic had what appeared to be a broken leg. Then, today, Mystic has cancer, and tomorrow, things like amputation and chemo are to be discussed. I haven't ever had any animal with cancer, fortunately. But, I did have some blood work done recently on Tex, and it took that vet TWO days to get the results....is cancer just a simple blood test? I am confused about how YESTERDAY no one could/would help, and money was simply NOT available, but TODAY $200 was available.

My first thought was that he broke his leg. That is what I just assumed because he is an outside/indoor cat. I also felt something weird but obviously it was nothing.

He had x rays done. If the vet you go to does not have an in house lab then you have to wait for results like in your case. Dan got a draw out of his paycheck today.

[COCatMama]

I contribute to an RRSP (registered retirement savings plan) I was contributing 100 a month last summer but now down to ten

I only started it last summer and have almost 300 in there, it counts towards your income tax deductions

[Cataholic]

Originally posted by sammi
Off the topic some......What someone posted about refund money from income tax (if you get back/too much is being taken out etc.). I realize that it has been most of the time adviced to do that and not let the gov. make interest off you when you could be making interest and saving yourself. I have also heard this past year that for some that may be the only way to save. When we were first married we got back money and I liked it!! That money would have been spent nickel and dime here and there. But if you were getting over a couple thousand than it might not be so good. LOL But, with interest so low at this time - saving acct. are not making anything either. So I guess it could go either way unless you were a dedicated saver. Gosh its hard for people to get ahead these days with everything so high (of course its easier to get credit too) unless you already have money invested etc. Just my 2 cents - not putting down what was said b/4.

Sammi- my dad used to say the same thing..if you got lots back, you were doing something wrong..but, for me, at the tiime, it was a forced savings plan, and it worked. Now that I have better control of my finances, I can save other ways, and make more money. But, I agree, if this is the only way someone can save, they should do it! Saving this way beats saving no way..he he he

[Cataholic]

Originally posted by Lalania
LOL I don't frequent pawn shops but I'm pretty sure they don't accept live animals .

BUT, just think what you could do, "Junie...if you don't stop this silly barking I am going to the Pawn Shop and trade you in for a quieter model!!!"...he he he...think it might work?

[All Creatures Great And Small]

You're right, with the interest rates as pathetic as they are right now, some people might be better off letting the government hold it. Back when I was first married in the 80's, interest rates were astronomical, so my husband and I decided to adjust our withholdings so we could make some money off of our money. (I'm a Cancerian, too, and we are noted for our deep love of money and our frugality ) I've always had the discipline to save money, fortunately. I do agree though, that for people who just can't let money stay in their pockets, that getting that big refund is probably a better idea. It's too funny when I look at my checking account statement and see that I've earned 21 cents in interest this month - WOW!!! I'd probably be better off taking my money to the race track each month..........

[luckies4me]

I can save money. Like I said I had 700 dollars saved, part mine and part Dans. The "mine" part came from what little money I made cleaning at nights. It's hard for me to save money now because well, I don't make any. Dan pays for everything. The apartment, food, diapers, bills, gas etc. But hopefully soon I can get a job. We have already talked about me getting a job which is why I applied at Harrry and David, but after his grandma already said yes and I was excited, he told me he thouht she shouldn't do it. She is old, and was in the process of moving. But we had already talked again (before this whole stupid thread) that after here move I can go find another job and then he didn't have a problem with her watching him. I handed in a resume a few months ago for a position at the vet clinic down the street (walking distance) and the lady has already called me back and said there will be a position open at the end of the month, after one of their employees leaves. So contrary to what you all believe I have been thinking of getting a job and this has been something we have talked about for a long time.

I was really upset that I couldn't take the other job. They pay for your bus fee and everything! And it would have given me more experience in something else. But I am going to try next year and see what happens. As far as looking for work, Dan is looking for another job because his job is not doing so great and he's been there for 10 years! Which is one reason he doesn't want to leave. It's his family pretty much. Yesterday I found out his mother will be giving us her suburbun (sp?) so then we will have two cars! That would make it so much easier for me to get around. It won't be until she pays it off but still, I can wait a few months.

As for taxes. We (Dan and I) both claim 0 on our taxes so that they will take more out and we will have more when we get our return. We also qualify for earned income credit because of Dylan, so we get a few hundred back that way too. I like to get this large sum of money because we can use it to pay off three months of rent and buy things we need, then haesome leftover for childcare expensives. Trust me, we have thought long and hard about our current situation.

So how many haveme on their ignore list now?

[sammi]

I would say none!

[luckies4me]

You should go read my other post!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[luckies4me]

Originally posted by sammi
I would say none!

Well that's great! There is no need to hate me. But just want to say that I totally understand each and everyone being upset yesterday. It's just very hard to persuade Dan to let his money go. But he did get the draw so we are fine and I am happy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!