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July 8th, 2011 at 01:15 am

As you might remember my car was backed into two weeks ago. Well today I had it checked out at the mechanic's shop because I've been smelling gas. The time/cost to diagnose the problem will be 2hrs/$235. To fix it? As of now, unknown. Tomorrow I am going to call the elderly lady and see how she wants to pay for all this. To top it off the car's registration is due this month and I think it's due for a smog. But, I haven't gotten a notice from DMV yet and I'm not even going to try for a smog until this gas odor is dealt with. I heard that California is not sending the renewal notices out with as much notice as in the past. 'Course I'm sure you can't pay any later than usual!
Ugh!!!
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My paycheck on July 5th didn't have my raise on it. Frown The raise was effective starting June 1st. I had it on the last paycheck. What the heck bookkeeper?! I told the boss and he sent the bookkeeper an email, but when will I see the money?
Really thinking that I will set the raise money aside for my ROTH. That would be about $50-$60/mo.
Should I split it with DH's ROTH?
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Giants had a few wins so I added $6 to the EF.
New balance is $3795.

But in a moment I will transfer $1k to the cc to cover DH's dental bill from this afternoon.
Newest EF balance $2795.

I guess -
Easy come. Easy go.
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McDonalds has a promo going until next week for their new smoothie flavor, Pineapple and Mango, 12oz(a small) for $1. The smoothie is very tasty, I tried one Monday.

I stopped by there today to pick two up and they were out. I asked it they would sell another flavor for the same price? They said "No", so I said thanks anyway and drove off thru the drive thru. Too bad for them because I was thinking of also getting nuggets and fries. Good for me because they saved me money. I came home and made a smoothie and ate food I already had. Big Grin

6 Responses to “Random Money Happenings”

  1. MonkeyMama Says:
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    There is an extension to pay on the CA DMV - they just didn't know how much to bill until budget passed. So, are behind. I believe you get an extra month to pay (& CHP knows to expect lots of expired tags this month!)

    I was REALLY thinking of stopping by McDs for french fries, because I hadn't spent any money all week and barely used any gas (& it sounded GOOD!!!!). BUT, then I remembered it was something crazy like almost $2 for a small fry last time I did that. So I resisted the urge to.

    Of course, best investment ever is a smoothie maker. Big Grin Unfortunately, I think mine is nearing the end of its life.

  2. LuckyRobin Says:
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    MM--$2 for a small fry? Yikes. It's only $1 here, part of the dollar menu. I wouldn't pay $2 for one either!

  3. MonkeyMama Says:
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    I find with those dollar menus you have to say "$1 fries." At least that is what BK has done to me. They seem to have different prices depending on how you order. (I know - obnoxious!) I didn't look at the menu - I didn't expect it to cost that much! But I should check the McDs $1 menu to be sure. Then I know to order "$1 fries."

  4. Mozaik Says:
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    Good on you, cost avoidance, ate healthier, reduced sodium & fat, kept a couple of centimetres off your hips. You're the winner. These smoothies are a cinch to make at home, a cup of juice, handful of ice, teeny bit of sugar, and banana, drop in the whizzer and enjoy after a second.

  5. PNW Mom Says:
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    Maybe you can send the DMV an IOU Smile

  6. Jerry Says:
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    I don't understand why they would not offer another smoothie at the same price... was it somehow YOUR fault that they were out of the originally-intended flavor? This kind of thing leads me to frustration sometimes, because companies think so short-sighted. Like you said, they would have had some insurance to make even more money by being remotely flexible. Oh well, it was a healthier choice, anyway, right?
    Jerry

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