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Good News and Bad News

December 14th, 2018 at 12:46 am

First, the good news.

I checked on our insurer's site today to see if there was any update to the $42k hospital charge for my DH's 3 day stay. It showed that it has been paid, and we have $0 obligation! (We more than met his deductible for 2018 and out of pocket.)

So … that is a huge relief to not have to fight that.

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The not so great news …

We dropped off our CRV last night at a local auto shop. This morning they called DH and told him that it had some major alignment issues, and possibly bad ball bearings. To the tune of $1400. Plus the vehicle needs new tires.

This may or may not be all that's wrong with it. (The check engine light has been flashing on and off for a month or more.)

We have about $500 in the car repairs fund.

DH has about $1300 in his car replacement fund.

We are discussing whether or not it would be prudent to try to sell the CRV (might get 3 or 400 for it in current condition) or to borrow from the EF and fix it. Hoping that the fix will do the trick.

We might be able to get another $500 or so from the Prizm (which DH planned to sell already.)

A $2000 vehicle won't be great … but spending $1400 + tires when we're not sure it's going to fix the problem …

Ugh.

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We are going out to a pizza place tonight called Mellow Mushroom. I found it highly recommended on the Happy Cow app (for vegetarian and vegan places.) DH can have his meat, and I can get tofu or tempeh plus tons of vegetable options for toppings!

It's a bit on the expensive side, but it is my choice to celebrate the waning days of my 42nd year. Tomorrow will be my last day, then Saturday I'll be a new number. Smile

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My mom asked me what I wanted for my birthday / Christmas. I told her, "Of course, you know you don't have to get me anything?" She responded, "But you know I will anyway." So, I gave her a list of 6 or 7 different ideas.

So far, I have already received: a pedal for my keyboard (sustain sound) and a new piano bench! Now I won't have to worry about the bench breaking in the middle of me playing a song. Smile

She said she's going to send the kitchen items for Christmas - an immersion blender and a food processor (are the two ideas I gave.)

(Our little food processor I bought at Aldi's a couple years ago had the plastic container thing crack. I still can use it, sort of. I asked for a 10 cup one, because more than a few times I could definitely have used a larger one.)

9 Responses to “Good News and Bad News”

  1. creditcardfree Says:
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    That's very good news that your insurance paid the full bill. Sorry about the vehicle repairs...it's sometimes hard to know which way to go because a newer vehicle could have unknown issues too. Enjoy your gifts!

  2. Carol Says:
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    Happy Birthday!🎉🎉🎉🎂🎂🎂

  3. CB in the City Says:
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    Happy birthday tomorrow! Hope you enjoy your pizza!

  4. Thrifty Ray Says:
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    Happy Birthday tomorrow Laura!! Good luck with the decision on the car situation...that is always a tough one...

  5. Joanne Says:
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    Happy birthday..

  6. frugaltexan75 Says:
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    Thanks everyone!

  7. monkeymama Says:
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    Happy Birthday!

    I love it when gifty people gift practical things.

  8. LuckyRobin Says:
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    I hope you had a good birthday and that the insurance paid for the medical bills.

  9. kashi Says:
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    Happy belated birthday!!

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