Even Steven and The Universe are jokesters extraordinaire. Those two wacky BFFs can't seem to rein in their madcap ways when it comes to Mrs. HM's life.
As you recall, Farmer H has started a storage shed store (StShSt). He's always running around, acquiring new old merchandise, or hauling his accumulated treasures to town. His primary vehicle is my mom's 2002 Trailblazer. It made a good work car for him, beating it up and down the highway from early 2015 until his recent retirement. Last Friday, I got a text from Farmer H at 2:50 p.m.
"Had to get two tire's for the car cord exposed a little over 200.00 on credit card"
Farmer H later revealed that he had been working in his StShSt, sorting and arranging stuff, with his Trailblazer parked out front. Not many other flea marketers were marketing that day, because of deer season kicking off the next morning, and few customers showing up.
"I had the wheels cut from when I backed in, and as I came out, I saw that the rubber was all worn off, down to the cords. I had to get some tires on there quick. And I had just come from Bill-Paying Town (14 miles) up the highway at 65 miles an hour! I'm lucky I didn't have a blowout. I don't know how long I've been driving on them like that."
Well. When you need tires, you need tires. It always comes up when you're least expecting it.
As you recall, Farmer H took me to the casino last Sunday. For once, I was on the winning end, and not Farmer H. You know how much profit I cashed out?
$205.98
Funny how that's just a little over $200.00.
5 comments:
Well, the gods giveth and the gods taketh away...
You certainly don't want Farmer H to be without transportation... If that was the case, he'd have to stay home all day, every day... with you.
Farmer H is very lucky he didn't have a blowout. The cost compared to what you won reminds me of way back in 1986 when I won just over $600 on the lottery and hubby said, "beauty, I'll get the car fixed" Cost of repairs? $599. There was enough left over to give the 4 kids a couple of dollars each. I haven't won a big prize since, even though hubby has long since been divorced from me.
Sioux,
Yes, life is a balance, enforced by Even Steven. I certainly DON'T want Farmer H to be without transportation, but he always has his truck, his Toronado, A-CAD, two tractors, the Gator, the Scout (like a Gator, only red instead of greeen, and cheaper), and his $1700 surprise lawnmower to drive. Staying home with me is NOT an option.
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River,
Even Steven OWES you! You're due for another win.
Easy come (or not), easy go.
Kathy,
Yeah, that's why I keep a separate fund for scratchers and casino. After our Pony weekend, I told Farmer H that since he has his storage shed store business now (and has been winning at the casinos), I don't see why I should fund his casino bankroll from OUR money. He agreed, but later declared that I use MY money only for gambling, while he uses his for his business, too. I guess he needs to manage HIS money better. Like set aside a portion for his business, and another for the casino.
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