I have been aware that there is economic stimulus payment coming my way. I know that most of you Grasshoppers have already received yours but the economy is going to have to wait for another jolt until I get my check. I just happen to have a very high "last two digit" number and we are last to receive our stimulus. Retired people should get theirs first.
The good news is that there is an IRS website that gives the status of our stimulus payment once the check has been scheduled for issue. We are in the schedule and Appleton will be richer in a few weeks. Zippity Doo Dah!
What to buy? What to buy? Maybe I shouldn't buy anything but keep it because taxes will be rising in the future as a result of all the free money every taxpayer got.
I need to call the Appleton City Bus Manager to see if they will cash my check on the bus. Petty cash carried by the driver should cover the amount
I could fill my tank with gas. I'm not sure the stimulus would be enough.
I could buy a book on how to save money. If I spent my stimulus check on the book, I wouldn't need the advice on saving money.
I could purchase Dairy Queen Dilly bars. Maybe vanilla cones? Maybe Blizzards?
Or, I could motor on down to Paul and Jenny's for the 4th of July celebration. I know you are all invited and the weather will be mostly sunny and 78 degrees. Everything is free except getting there. I probably will use my stimulus check to get back and forth to Sheboygan. Oh, damn. I don't have the check yet. Maybe I can get a Grasshopper loan?
As you can tell, my attitude is rather flippant. It goes with the nice summer weather. The weekend is supposed to be gorgeous. Add to that a family "get-together" along a little stupid conversation, you get a nice 4th.
The lesson Grasshopper is that the economic stimulus check is not enough to alter anyone's life and the 4th of July weekend should be spent enjoying the summer. Enjoy the simple things in life. I can't resist the next comment. "There is nothing simpler than our family"!
Love,
Dad
Posted by Deb on July 3, 2008 7:57 PM
WE'LL SEE
Posted by favorite on July 3, 2008 10:30 PM
WE'LL SEE
Posted by favorite on July 3, 2008 10:30 PM
I would love to discuss a loan for you