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My nephew's wife is now cancer-free. He wrote a really cool update to the family, with a touch of humor at the end....

So anyway, I'd like to thank alcohol, and alcohol alone for allowing me to deal with all this. You all did nothing. KIDDING! We aren't the most communicative family, but I know how much you all cared. I sensed you all felt some of the weight that we did, and knowing we weren't alone made it easier to bare. Thank you.

Alexandra

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Location: PNW
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Posted: Jul 20, 2011 - 5:07am

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Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 9:38am

aflanigan wrote:

The up front investment is greater, but you will have fewer visits to the repair shop/parts counter, perhaps better gas mileage, too. And the smile on your face from tooling around in a new car will increase your earning power, it's a known fact!!

I think there is something psychological/metaphysical about having a really nice new one, too—-it's like telling the Universe, "I have plenty." And hopefully the Universe sees how sure I am and delivers a really lucrative job. I'm counting on it. Belief is a powerful, powerful thing. I'm adjusting all my internal thoughts to stay tuned into what I want to see happen in the next couple of months—-and to throw out all negative ones. Even the ones from the news, about the economy.

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Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 9:13am
Alexandra wrote: Thanks, Jrzy. I emailed Jax to see if she had any plans tomorrow night. The car is in HER town. Sounds like fate...The car is yours. Please give her a hug and let her know she is missed.

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Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 9:10am

Alexandra wrote:

Yes, brand new. I'm at a time in my life where I really would just like it to start out mine—-even though pre-owned is more economical, etc. My big brother totally backed me up on this—he doesn't ever trust who's "problem" he's getting (or if they drove it hard, etc..) no matter how good it looks, or even if it's certified.

I just want something solid for my new chapter of life. {#Yes}

I think over the long term, if you purchase a reliable brand new car at a reasonable price, and hang onto it for 15-20 years or more, it can be nearly as economical as going through a series of used vehicles of varying provenance. Think Honda Civic/Accord, Toyota Camry, Etc. The up front investment is greater, but you will have fewer visits to the repair shop/parts counter, perhaps better gas mileage, too. And the smile on your face from tooling around in a new car will increase your earning power, it's a known fact!!

Alexandra

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Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 7:40am
JrzyTmata wrote: it is a good idea! especially if you're going to keep it for a long time. good luck! Thanks, Jrzy. I emailed Jax to see if she had any plans tomorrow night. The car is in HER town.

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Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 7:37am

Alexandra wrote:

it is a good idea! especially if you're going to keep it for a long time. good luck!

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Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 7:33am

JrzyTmata wrote:

this is a new car? I thought they were all pre-owned. this is great news!

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Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 7:28am
Alexandra wrote: I KNOW!! They got it down a point lower (hey, it adds up). I haven't had a new car since 1989. this is a new car? I thought they were all pre-owned. this is great news!

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Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 7:26am
oldslabsides wrote: whee! I KNOW!! They got it down a point lower (hey, it adds up). I haven't had a new car since 1989.

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Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 7:23am
Alexandra wrote: ...same car, same color, more of what I want, cheaper price, sales people scrambling to get me a lower interest rate and payment. HELL yes that's good news. Goin' up to see it tomorrow after work! whee!

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Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 6:38am
Alexandra wrote: ...same car, same color, more of what I want, cheaper price, sales people scrambling to get me a lower interest rate and payment. HELL yes that's good news. Goin' up to see it tomorrow after work!

Alexandra

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Location: PNW
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Posted: Jul 14, 2011 - 6:35am
...same car, same color, more of what I want, cheaper price, sales people scrambling to get me a lower interest rate and payment. HELL yes that's good news. Goin' up to see it tomorrow after work!

Coaxial

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Location: Comfortably numb in So Texas
Gender: Male

Posted: May 6, 2011 - 7:30am

Alexandra wrote:

This just in, from my nephew (about his wife) who live in Durham....and who were both so upbeat & positive about everything when I visited them:

We just got back from an appointment with the surgeon, and Maggie's lymph nodes came up cancer free in the pathology. This very-nearly being cancer free, but not quite yet. She still has to undergo radiation followed by more scans just to be sure. Things are looking up, just thought I'd pass it along.

James

Thank God.

DaveInSaoMiguel

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Location: No longer in a hovel in effluent Damnville, VA
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Posted: May 6, 2011 - 7:28am

Alexandra wrote:

This just in, from my nephew (about his wife) who live in Durham....and who were both so upbeat & positive about everything when I visited them:

James

Thank God.

Thats great news - cancer sucks..

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Posted: May 6, 2011 - 7:26am

Alexandra wrote:

This just in, from my nephew (about his wife) who live in Durham....and who were both so upbeat & positive about everything when I visited them:

James

Thank God.

DaveInSaoMiguel

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Location: No longer in a hovel in effluent Damnville, VA
Gender: Male

Posted: May 6, 2011 - 7:22am
Alexandra wrote: Congrats!!! We've had in IKEA near here for the last 3 years, and I still have not gone down to check it out.......gotta do that. We have an IKEA factory here in Damnville but no IKEA store for 2 hours drive in any direction. Its about the only employer around here also.

Alexandra

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Posted: May 6, 2011 - 7:19am

This just in, from my nephew (about his wife) who live in Durham....and who were both so upbeat & positive about everything when I visited them:

James

Thank God.

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Location: Comfortably numb in So Texas
Gender: Male

Posted: Apr 28, 2011 - 9:34am
MrsHobieJoe wrote: ooh- I just got a work prize for my contribution slogging away Congratulations!

Alexandra

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Posted: Apr 28, 2011 - 9:27am
MrsHobieJoe wrote: Just don't buy a bed from them- the kids are bounce, bounce, bounce, crash, oops My good news right now is....my firewall stream came back! I was sans RP for the last hour or so....

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