Monday, June 17, 2019

This is what we save for.

Have you noticed
That when you are ready to leave something behind
it begins to take more?

Our house is 27- as is our roof.
Next week our roof will be 1--day that is.
The last good windstorm told us that our roof is dead.
Little pieces were on the ground.

Three estimates:
Lowes? $29,500
A major roofing company? 25,250.
A man with a truck and a large crew? $17,000

Our new roof will be blue(ish) attached by Angel
and four of his crew
in between all of the roofs he is doing this spring.

Then yesterday, the dishwasher started smoking.
We have a no smoking policy in the house.
Even our vapor has to go outside....

Costco, Lowes, Home Depot?
A lower end washer is about $400.
Ours will be closer to $600.

This is what we save for
Correct?

5 comments:

  1. As much as it hurts to cut those checks for big projects I'm always thankful we set the money aside to pay for them.

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  2. My husband retires in Jan. The last few years we have been replacing the big expensive stuff so as not to have to do it in retirement.

    At least you have the money for it.

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  3. I know, I hate paying for that stuff. But you do need a roof over your head!

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  4. I thought we saved money so that we could go on vacation. Not any more, eh? I feel your pain, Janette. But at least you'll have a safe roof over your head and your dishes will be sparkling!

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  5. The best thing about having envelopes of money is that expenses are saved for and do not disturb other expenses. Vacations are still underway, and the roof goes on next week!

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