Lively Case Discussion #573 1/13 - 1/14/2007

[mrs. red]

i dont think you can get an ice cream cone to day for under 2 bucks

unless its a KITTY CONE

not even then... they are $2.50

[Carnut]

My in-laws live quite comfortably on their social security and a bit of a savings account, not much more than your $1250/month.  But, their house payment is $250/month, car is paid for, and expenses are fixed.  They save enough every few months to make the trip to Laughlin to gamble with friends and go out for lunch once a week or so.  We help with luxuries for Christmas, birthdays, Mother's Day, etc.  They have medicare for medical care.  Their life is actually very good.  However, they are in their 70's.  I'm not talking about them.  I'm talking about 30-40 something's who are raising families and trying to make ends meet.

Sorry, 30-40 somethings ain't any worse off than 30-40 somethings were 20 yrs ago or 50 yrs or ago and for sure are better off than those of 60/70 yrs ago.

[Carnut]

Lessee, for the last 5yrs I've been living comfortably on my $1250/mo retirement.

Only in the last year has my website income become enough to make life a bit more enjoyable for me.

i wont get mad at ya  

but 1250 a month

lots of people TODAY have a mortagage- insurance and taxes on ahouse that is equal to that

And from your statement, it would appear folks need to live within their income.

im with ya

that is a big part of the problem

people wanting this and this and this and this and on and on and on

but it is not the case with everyone

Which ain't a problem, just a lot of whining.

[robots]

My in-laws live quite comfortably on their social security and a bit of a savings account, not much more than your $1250/month.  But, their house payment is $250/month, car is paid for, and expenses are fixed.  They save enough every few months to make the trip to Laughlin to gamble with friends and go out for lunch once a week or so.  We help with luxuries for Christmas, birthdays, Mother's Day, etc.  They have medicare for medical care.  Their life is actually very good.  However, they are in their 70's.  I'm not talking about them.  I'm talking about 30-40 something's who are raising families and trying to make ends meet.

thats the point i was trying to make

when the house is paid for..it helps a lot

the problem is rent is expensive and some are better off buying an older house that needs work.... and you can putter away it......thats what i did

[robots]

i dont think you can get an ice cream cone to day for under 2 bucks

unless its a KITTY CONE

not even then... they are $2.50

 

thats a scam

[AZLady]

My in-laws live quite comfortably on their social security and a bit of a savings account, not much more than your $1250/month.  But, their house payment is $250/month, car is paid for, and expenses are fixed.  They save enough every few months to make the trip to Laughlin to gamble with friends and go out for lunch once a week or so.  We help with luxuries for Christmas, birthdays, Mother's Day, etc.  They have medicare for medical care.  Their life is actually very good.  However, they are in their 70's.  I'm not talking about them.  I'm talking about 30-40 something's who are raising families and trying to make ends meet.

Sorry, 30-40 somethings ain't any worse off than 30-40 somethings were 20 yrs ago or 50 yrs or ago and for sure are better off than those of 60/70 yrs ago.

You are right there.  We, as a country, are richer and have more opportunities than we've ever had.  I just feel for the people caught in the middle in a changing world who don't know how to change.  That's all.  They will have to change--that's the way of it.  Or they will be forever behind and wondering what happened.  We're really the most fortunate people in the world.

[AZLady]

i dont think you can get an ice cream cone to day for under 2 bucks

unless its a KITTY CONE

not even then... they are $2.50

 

thats a scam

There's a bakery opening here called Sprinkles Cupcakes.  They sell cupcakes for $3.50 each and $36/dozen.  Hah!  Now that's a scam!  

[Dihannah1]

I've been on my job for 21 years, and try to live within my means.  But ya know what?  I've worked very hard to get where I am and feel like I should at least have "some" enjoyment in my life after putting 40+ hrs. a week.   My DH and I seem to have less now because of medical costs rising, etc...  Carnut, I'm sure you deserve to have some extra money to enjoy in your retirement, right?  God Bless you for sounding so content, that's all that matters....

[robots]

today, there a lot of people that are IN THE WAGON and not enough PUSHING the WAGON

im all for helping people.....but im tired of the 3 generation WELFARE
that are in better shape than lots of people i know

they are just REFUSING to WORK

thats costing everyone money

and im not talking about people that either DESERVE IT or simply need it

im all for helping them  

[Dihannah1]

i dont think you can get an ice cream cone to day for under 2 bucks

unless its a KITTY CONE

not even then... they are $2.50

 

thats a scam

There's a bakery opening here called Sprinkles Cupcakes.  They sell cupcakes for $3.50 each and $36/dozen.  Hah!  Now that's a scam!  

I've heard of that place.  It's a cupcake joint in Hollyword for the stars!  Geesh, what a rip!  Maybe you should bake cupcakes on the side, you could be rich!  

[robots]

i dont think you can get an ice cream cone to day for under 2 bucks

unless its a KITTY CONE

not even then... they are $2.50

 

thats a scam

There's a bakery opening here called Sprinkles Cupcakes.  They sell cupcakes for $3.50 each and $36/dozen.  Hah!  Now that's a scam!  

yep,,, hopefully people will use their BRAIN when deciding to buy them

you can probbly make a dozen cupcakes at home for 3 BUCKS

including sprinkles  

[Dihannah1]

today, there a lot of people that are IN THE WAGON and not enough PUSHING the WAGON

im all for helping people.....but im tired of the 3 generation WELFARE
that are in better shape than lots of people i know

they are just REFUSING to WORK

thats costing everyone money

and im not talking about people that either DESERVE IT or simply need it

im all for helping them  

Yes! So right!  I have some distant cousins like that.  It infuriates me!  Like I said, there are always those who abuse the system.  Those who ruin for people in Real need.

[AZLady]

Yeah, it's the kind of thing that makes you say I wish I'd thought of that!  

[robots]

today, there a lot of people that are IN THE WAGON and not enough PUSHING the WAGON

im all for helping people.....but im tired of the 3 generation WELFARE
that are in better shape than lots of people i know

they are just REFUSING to WORK

thats costing everyone money

and im not talking about people that either DESERVE IT or simply need it

im all for helping them  

Yes! So right!  I have some distant cousins like that.  It infuriates me!  Like I said, there are always those who abuse the system.  Those who ruin for people in Real need.

i have some cousins like that too  

[AZLady]

Well, Monkeys, the ball games are over, so I'm going to see if I can have a conversation with my DH before bedtime.  See ya!

[Dihannah1]

Ok, done complaining now.   Carnut and AZ are right,  we are truly lucky to be Americans and do have it so much better than most others'.  Just watch the news..  So off my soap box and sorry for my complaining....  

[mrs. red]

Well, Monkeys, the ball games are over, so I'm going to see if I can have a conversation with my DH before bedtime.  See ya!

good nite y'all for real this time....

Keep the faith monkeys.... be good!

[Dihannah1]

Robots, We probably all have some cousins like that somewhere!  

[Dihannah1]

G'night Mrs. Red.  Sweet dreams!

[robots]

when joran got home and went on computer

it sure seems like the "PROBLEM" was only temporarily under control

know what i mean ?  

all the KOOKIENESS about making sure they all had alibis FOR the TIME PERIOD......thats all that was... deepak, joran and satish making sure they had things covered for that NIGHT

for what reason?  the girl was on the beach and would be heading back to the hotel soon.