Thanks Gud. My stomach is in a knot. And I'm having trouble finding any upside. I haven't had an accident in maybe 23 years. Seriously. This sort of thing just doesn't happen with any regularity in my life.

And it brings to the fore everything I feel about my financial life. I'd love to be able to say, No Sweat! I'll get that taken care of lickety split. But I can't.

{{{bonny}}} I hope it's an inexpensive fix. Your friend sounds the type that will be very understanding, but I understand the feeling bad. That means you are a good friend/person.

I linked to the titanium spork at thinkgeek.com.

But what section in your silverware drawer would you put it? Where do you file a spork?

bon, if it has been out for more than half a day, I toss it. I figure if they haven't eaten it yet, there's probably a reason.

Thanks. One of my kitten books says to toss after 20 minutes, but since the packaging doesn't say that, and neither does the internet, I am reluctant to immediately throw away veterinary food.

But what section in your silverware drawer would you put it? Where do you file a spork?

You display it proudly in a glass container with ambient lighting as a shrine, nay a monument, to the peak of eating instrument technology and one of the wonders of the 20th century.

Thanks. One of my kitten books says to toss after 20 minutes, but since the packaging doesn't say that, and neither does the internet, I am reluctant to immediately throw away veterinary food.

I would take it away after an hour, stick it in the fridge and offer it again later maybe.

When Pico was sick I went through types of cat food like crazy, because he would eat something one day, but reject it the next. Clio was the benefactor and gained a pound or two.

And I'm having trouble finding any upside. I haven't had an accident in maybe 23 years. Seriously. This sort of thing just doesn't happen with any regularity in my life.

And it brings to the fore everything I feel about my financial life. I'd love to be able to say, No Sweat! I'll get that taken care of lickety split. But I can't.

Maybe the upside is that it's a chance to see that you can handle a financial stressor better than you think you will.

(If that isn't helpful, I apologize.)

Joe has a regular titanium spork!!

Bonny, I hope the damage isn't too expensive to repair. Remember that insurance will pay--so perhaps you'll only need to cover the deductible.

A titanium spork is deserving of its own special slot in the utensil drawer.

Aims, wooot on the success for you and Joe!

Woman sends stripper impersonator to highschool reunion as a prank

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