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[qwed94]

Man I can say this year has been a crazy roller coaster for us - but not a fun one like OR, PK, TNT, WF, or FITH - This year started off with car repairs, then my layoff, then extensive overtime. Now its back to Jeep repairs again. Now I have been working good hours, but 2 sets of parents that my wife watches kids for, has been evicted and has to move.  They are not going to pay now until like early Jan. And will get caught up completely at tax time.  Big stinkin deal. Now all the money I make will not pay our bills, I need her money too, (which we are not getting now).

So I guess between Christmas gifts, Jeep repairs, non-paying parents.  It looks like we have been to Branson the final time this year (at the beginning of Oct.).  This might be the first time in 27 years that we do not spend Thanksgiving at SDC.  Good golly, What a freakin miserable stinkin year.  Not to mention Obamacare just bit me hard.  Our policy at work is no longer good. We had to get a new policy. Rates went from $40 (every other week) to an astounding $180 (every other week) starting Jan.

Oh well we will just see what happens I guess. Have fun all that can go!

[Gilligan]

WOW Qwed!  That stinks!  It's not been a stellar year for us either, but you've had more than your share.  I hope things will improve for you very soon!

[qwed94]

Well thanks Gilligan. But this is just our physical life. Remember physical life is only about 10% of what happens, and the other 90% is how you accept it/react to it.  We are still trying hard to go for "at least" 1 night over Thanksgiving. (We had planned on the usual 3 nights), but that is obviously -out!

However we have a "MASTER" if you will, that has a much greater plan.  If his plan is for us to NOT go, then we must listen and obey. His way will always be the best way "in the end".

And really, this year has been a big blow to our bank account, but we still have electric, cars, and a freezer full of food. Not to mention cell phones, and DirecTv.
(What Im trying to say is), we still have things that we can let go and not kill us physically. (If it comes to that). and we do need a car because the closest bus stop (near my house) is actually about 500 feet from my work driveway. Which is 25 miles from home.


So really no money does not mean "no life". Things are still pretty good. I have a fairly large family that I get to see at least every Sunday in Church. Its just a matter of being creative with the money you are blessed with. And enjoying the down time to get to know whats really important. PEOPLE YOU LOVE

[How-doFolks]

Posted by: cheesehead57
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We're going to be in Branson Nov 15 thru 24. At Homestay 17-24. Anybody going to SDC the days they are open then?

if everything goes as planned, we should be at the park on Fri. the 22nd

[cheesehead57]

We'll be listening to the Pickers for all of their shows....walking around and trying to fit in the plays too.

[sanddunerider]

Cheesehead, we will miss you this time for sure..  wont be down until after turkey day..

You guys have a good visit, safe trip home..  Hope winter aint too hard on you two this year, and we will see you next year..

[How-doFolks]

cheesehead57 -- we wont be at the park till 11 or 12am. but do plan on staying all day so we can see the lights. i'll keep ya posted.

[cheesehead57]

We'll be there early as we have some Wisconsin cheese for the Pickers.

[sanddunerider]

We will be in branson next weekend also, will arrive mid morning sat and have several thing to do in town, will be going to the city on sunday (hoping the weekend crowd will be gone)..

hoping to be in the square sunday by 12:30 or so... ( sure miss the opening ceremony during OTC)..

who else is going to be there? lets set up a meeting...

who else is staying at homestay?

Also sat evening , if your up and around at the end pf the day we will be at homestay, out front of the lobby. will have a bonfire going. stop in and join us..  bring beverage of your choice..  Paige will have coffee pot on..  we usually start this activity around 10 or so..

CYA THEN...

[Gilligan]

Maybe, maybe, maybe if I can tolerate the drive, the hubs and I will be there Wed. - Mon.  We're not sure what evening we'll be at the City - whatever is deemed the least crowded as it's not a good idea to be jostled around much yet.

[qwed94]

Still planning on arriving Friday.  Thanks to very dear member here, my Son & GF just might be with us.  It all depends on snail mail from here.  (Thank You to -- you know who you are)  I wont mention the name, but some may know this name has meaning, some may have never seen the show.

[sanddunerider]

Gilligan, I would have to assume sunday will be the slow day..  with a lllooooong weekend, people should be going home.. ..   Lets hope for warmer weather on sunday for us.

[Gilligan]

That's what I was thinking, also. We're going to try Wed. and see how it goes, but Sun. will probably be it.

[DollarCityBoy]

Thanksgiving dinner will be at Grand Country Buffet on 76 tomorrow night!

My Family & I will be at the City Friday (29th) & Saturday (30th).

[sanddunerider]

I bet grand country has a BIG spread for thanksgiving..