[charlie_the_tuna]

mac, obviously our first thoughts are for the health of your mom.
that said, destroyer, what an incredibly kind offer... thank you.
spare, road and all, i feel like i'm among family so i have no reservations about what i'm about to say.
we are currently in such dire financial condition right now that i couldnt possibly justify the expense of a hitch and trans cooler to the boss.
as some of you know my brother in-law was living with us and he left us about one and a half years ago and the lack of his monthly donation is now being felt. my wife only works part time and my overtime has all but dried up.
we're not going to lose the house or anything but we've been charging groceries and our credit card debt is really piling up.
i've been putting $10. dollars at a time in my truck (thank god i'm only two blocks from the station) and for the first time in my life i cant even afford many of lifes neccessities.
i'm not telling you guys this for pity or any reason other than to let you know what's going on up here on long island. nassau county, where i live has THE HIGHEST property taxes in the country. the cost of living is just eating up any chance of us being able to set a few bucks aside.
i expect things to loosen up a bit after the new year but right now it's just dam tough.
it seems like all we do lately is fight about money.
it would have been nice to have something in the driveway to work on and the price is right but it just isnt to be right now. thanks all and it will get better. just wish i could speed it up a bit.