That's our mortgage.
As much as I dislike living in the middle of nowhere, that is the one huge advantage. This house is so much cheaper than our house in Colorado. Of course, I would never choose to live here long term.
Doesn't matter that we took him off that boat, Shepherd, it's the place he's going to live from now on.
Mal ,'Bushwhacked'
Natter 32 Flavors and Then Some
Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Stephanie - Feb 11, 2005 1:11:57 pm PST #6518 of 10002
Trust my rage
Betsy HP - Feb 11, 2005 1:13:02 pm PST #6519 of 10002
If I only had a brain...
A lot of people are paycheck to paycheck.
Which is what's so unconscionably wrong about "paycheck-cashing" businesses. They take desperate people and make them much, much more desperate.
If I were in Congress, there would be a law saying that (A) all banks must cash paychecks they issue and (B) a certain sort of minimum account, WITH DEPOSIT PRIVILEGES, must be available to all comers.
Liese S. - Feb 11, 2005 1:13:16 pm PST #6520 of 10002
"Faded like the lilac, he thought."
And we know your dog's name, too, Liese. We're onta ya
Hee! This is true. I am doomed.
Liese (and Kat), my parents have a straw bale house in New Mexico.
Oh, wow, Nonian. I would be really appreciative. Right now we're just reading books and getting all worked up. I may email you later, if that's okay?
And our family is a check-picking-up-family, which causes problems sometimes when we just can't.
Yes, my daughter now owns a pair of MONKEY PANTS!
Whoohoo! Monkey pants! Burrell-baby-monkey-ants!
lori - Feb 11, 2005 1:13:31 pm PST #6521 of 10002
Hey, boss, you look really foamy in a corset!
Thank dog that is never ever a possibility in my workplace.
§ ita § - Feb 11, 2005 1:13:54 pm PST #6522 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
We can't move.
No, no you can't. Damn.
§ ita § - Feb 11, 2005 1:14:00 pm PST #6523 of 10002
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Oh, and monkey pants!
Lilty Cash - Feb 11, 2005 1:14:33 pm PST #6524 of 10002
"You see? THAT's what they want. Love, and a bit with a dog."
beth is a Mainer!
Gives beth the secret handshake.
Stephanie - Feb 11, 2005 1:15:02 pm PST #6525 of 10002
Trust my rage
I may email you later, if that's okay?
Please do. My parents are pretty proud of their house because my mom ( a 4th grade teacher) designed it and they really worked hard to keep costs down. They would love to share their experiences and answer any questions.
DavidS - Feb 11, 2005 1:16:42 pm PST #6526 of 10002
"Look, son, if it's good enough for Shirley Bassey, it's good enough for you."
Which is what's so unconscionably wrong about "paycheck-cashing" businesses. They take desperate people and make them much, much more desperate.
I'd say about 60% of the bank accounts I saw were paycheck to paycheck. Another chunk (maybe 25%?) - were one to two paychecks ahead. The last little chunk of about 15% would be well ahead.
Of course, people that really have a lot of money don't keep it in a bank account. It's out working for them, making them more money. Huey Lewis had six figures in his money market account, though.
But I think that's a fairly accurate snap shot of "working class" (whatever that means in America) finances. At least in California.
Kristen - Feb 11, 2005 1:16:46 pm PST #6527 of 10002
we pay $869 for our smallish 2-bd duplexed house with fenced backyard and half a garage and that is a steal. We can't move.
Damn. That is impressive.