My birthday was off to a wonderful start. Hubby gifted me with a Nook and a couple of Nook accessories. He knows how much I love to read, so it was the perfect gift. I short while later I sent him on his way to work and I started getting myself ready for the day ahead. I had just gotten out of shower and was getting dressed when the phone rang. I thought it would be my mom calling to wish me a happy birthday. But when I looked at the caller ID, I was surprised to see that it was Hubby. Now, I should warn you that my Hubby is quite the jokester. So, when he said "I've been in an accident.", I thought he was joking. Well, no joke this time! He was ok, but he thought the Tacoma was totaled. (There was only liability on the truck.). I still had wet hair, but I flew out the door in a flash anyway.
As luck would have it, the truck wasn't totaled. But, after having it towed to a body shop, they wanted $2,000 to fix it! Now, this poor little truck is 10 years old and it has been without a/c for the past two summers. Hubby has been wanting a new truck, but it really wasn't in the budget. After thinking things over, we decided to head to a local dealership to inquire about another vehicle. After all, why put all that money into an older truck that we won't have for much longer anyway?
Well, leave things up to Devine Intervention! We ended up spending the rest of my birthday at the Ford dealership. (Thank goodness my step-daddy is a retired Ford employee!). So, with the help of the "Z Plan", a few rebates, my good credit, a 72 month loan and a real low interest rate, I am the proud owner of a new Ford F-150.
I'm still reeling from the stressful day. I'm still not sure how we are going to pay for the increased insurance rates or the yearly car tax. Monthly by check I guess! So, it looks like there will be a few more PB&J's around here for a while.
Let me say, this was NOT the way I had intended for my birthday to go! At least Hubby wasn't hurt.
I guess I'd better try and hit the hay. The 6am alarm will come way too early in the morning.
Have a great weekend!
15 comments:
I hope tomorrow goes a little smoother - I'm glad your husband wasn't hurt -
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Happy Belated Birthday and good that you DH was not injured. Hope you have a great year and enjoy Many Happy Returns in your future.
Be always in stitches.
So glad your DH was not hurt.
Happy belated BIRTHDAY!
My husband has a 21 year old truck. He would be devastated if something happened to it. It's the only thing his EX let him have! LOL!!
Happy Belated birthday. I'm glad your hubby was ok. There is always something that happens when we don't need them to. I can totally understand.
Hope you have a great week end.
Sorry to hear about hubby's accident. I am glad he is okay. Sometimes life forces us to make decisions we don't want to make like commiting to a new car. Anyways, I wanted to say that I believe in celebrating my birthday for a whole week, so you have lots of time to celebrate. Have a great weekend!!
Things always happen for a reason, and many of those times, we have no idea why for a good long time. Sorry it came on your birthday, but so glad your hubby was injury free! Enjoy your weekend and try not to worry.
Yearly car tax??!!??
Glad to hear your hubby is fine. And thank goodness for dad's discount!
Hope today is a better day for you.
Smiles -Denise
So glad to hear your husband is okay. :)
Happy to hear your DH was not hurt. I certainly feel your pain on that monthly payment - we currently have two vehicles over 12 years old and our third (my son's) is almost 15 - there's always a car issue around here but with a 17 year old, insurance is sky high! Gotta love the discounts, rebates etc. and enjoy the new wheels! Have a good weekend - you certainly have earned it, don't 'cha think!
Thank goodness your husband wasn't hurt. Car woes are just the worst. I have an old truck that is on it's last leg.
I do want to wish you a Happy Birthday and hope the weekend brings you better things.
Happy Birthday!!!
And here's to the rest of the weekend being much, much better!
Glad that you DH is okay. I hope that you can celebrate you birthday over the weekend.
Happy belated birthday. You have a lot to celebrate, with DH not being injured. May you have many more blessings - none belated!
I hope it all works out for you and ends find a way of meeting. Not a great way to spend a birthday. On a brighter note what a joy it will be knowing that you don't have looming car repairs that old car owners are plagues with.
Not the way you want to have a memorable birthday but glad your husband is OK. Hope you love you Nook; my husband gave me a Kindle 2 years ago and I really enjoy it. It brought me back to my early love of reading that took a side track to work and children. Things happen for a reason so there is a reason you got the new truck - hopefully not to help everyone and their brother with moving!
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