Dear Tightwad: (Ooops, I mean The BLESSED One.)
You know that sound I heard this morning when we were talking? I think it might have been a laugh: A real, honest to God BELLY laugh coming out of your mouth.
I haven’t heard that sound in oh, let’s see, about ELEVEN months now. That’s about how long it’s been since you’ve been laid off.
When I saw your truck drive out of the driveway on Thursday, I danced. I threw my arms in the air, thanked the LORD, and I danced.
I wasn't sure that it would really happen- your old company has been promising for months that you’d get called back. When Obama signed the stimulus package (I wish he would have SENT us a package…) we hoped it would get you back out on those bridges.
Truth be told, I’m a little tired of Ramen noodles, cereal, spaghetti with fake meat sauce, hot dogs, spending every *$2& day together, having the girls steal sweet and low packets from Starbucks and not answering the telephone. However, I have to say that the packages from Wishbone and Stouffers sure helped. (God works in mysterious ways, that's for sure...) (Oh, and those statistics about marriages breaking up over money problems? Now I totally get it. )
And hey, about the fact that you’ll be working 5 miles from your hunting camp, and living there during the week?????
I’ll try not to cry about it.
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Whoa! Way to go dude!
Women: 1
Tightwad: 0
I hope he's gone out to get more vodka....
I hope he's gone out to get more vodka.....
I love the bit about the sweet and low packets... been there, my friend.
Congratulations to the whole tightwad family. And enjoy the peace and quiet in your house.
That's great news! Have a pork chop on me!
Oh that's sweet relief.
That whole bit about love conquering all?
It's great. Really great. But truly tested when the purse strings are fraying.
Here's a smile for all of you!
Woohoo!! I'm glad he's back to work, now if the rest of us can get jobs again, I'll dance;)
Whoa! Didn't know this was going on for you. So happy things are changing. Yes, it is amazing what money can do to marriage. Hopefully better days ahead. And no more hot dogs.
nice!
Millions and millions and millions of congratulations!
Woo-hoo! Yippee, Fabulous! Congratulations! Way to go!!!!!!
Awesome, Tightwad! That is great news.
If you need any suggestions for spicing up the Ramen noodles, let me know.
Iron Chef Ichiban
All I can say is no one really "gets" what is going on in our country right now. I'm reading between "your" lines and feeling really, really good. I'm watching the new Margret Cho show on Showtime. She is a fav of mine, always make me laugh. I hope to God with this little change in your life you are sleeping better at night. You deserve a break.
I'm rejoicing with you. I got laid off...although it's not really laid off because I seriously doubt they'll invite me back with the financial crisis being what it is. It's a blessing to think that the Blessed One is back at work. It does something for us when we're feeling worthy and valuable. I'm so very happy for him and for you.
Wahey, way to go ... and to top it all off you get a few days peace a week. Bonus!! ;0)
Yeah for you both!
I've sunk to a new low. When my son comes back over here from his dad's house, I have him bring a bar of soap or a box of mac n cheese, or a can of soup. We ran out of ramen long ago. I know exactly the joy of money coming in.
Sigh.
Hope Tightwad laughs more from now on and I hope your smile is present more often.
Yea! So happy for y'all! Having a drink to celebrate for you! : )
"Gray skies are going clear up, put on a happy face!"
Hooray for you! Looks like the clouds have finally passed.
Congratulations!!! What a great couple of weeks this is for you guys...his new job AND Blogher! Woot!
Vodka for all.
I'm so happy I could make a vodka omelet for you!
That's wonderful news! Now when you go to the Liquor store, you can buy the good stuff again!
So happy for BOTH of you!
Hope there is a return of belly laughs for many years to come!
So happy for you! So happy for him, too! I'd be dancing, too!
Congrats to you both! Woohoo!
Hot Damn, VM, you went and got yourself all gussied up. I love it!!! Let's be honest, here. I know you did this for me. I am appreciative, my friend. Thank you.
Oh, and the fact that hubs is working again, is just plain icing on the cake. Congrats!
-Francesca
PS: What's next?? Ads? God help us, might you even do some type of promotion on this site? I live for the day, VM. If you EVER need a guiding hand, please let me be the one who gets to take this journey with you.
I promise to be patient and speak in soft tones...
Go Vodka Mom! Me loves it.
Noodle diet is supposed to be good. It's getting rather boring in this house. I hear ya sister so sending you a big hug xx
Belly laughs are good for the soul... come on Tightwad..more more more!! XXX to you all. And will the 46 bloody people needed as followers for your bloody marvellous blog please get their butts into gear and sign up. Cant wait to see that 1000 mark!! XXX
I'm happy for you. Unemployment sucks. My daughter has been working at her new job now for 2 weeks and is still waiting for her 4 week unemployment check. Talk about poor. My dad used to say it is a depression anytime you are out of work. Dad was right.
Whew girl you are so going to enjoy that me time. Then it will be nice to see him on the weekends. How cool. Congrats on hubby's job.
Congrats to Tightwad! That's so great.
Awesome news!
i know this is good news. sarge and i had some rough times over the years when we were younger and believe me when i tell you they make you stronger and if you are able to face it together it makes the relationship stronger too. i am very happy for you!
smiles, bee
xoxoxoxoxoxoxoox
but being retired rocks!!! ps
Congrats to Tightwad....ah The Blessed One. And congrats to you too. Enjoy the week days, I always do. JR takes a flight to Dallas every Monday morning and get home every Friday night. If you need things to do let me know. I got a million.
Oh the bliss of an employed spouse!!!
I start my new job tomorrow!!!
Woohooo, but mine is close to my favorite bar...not a hunting camp. And yes I plan on living there for the first couple weeks.
:)
Phil
lol, congrats on him getting called back! Now let's drink to it at BlogHer!
The laugh is worth more than the paycheck, isn't it?
"Yeah for regular paychecks again!" who cheered the woman who, at one point in her life, pondered stealing (I'd call it borrowing, but come on...) toilet paper from public restrooms during a bleak period (or last week)(I kid!)(it was two weeks ago).
WooHoo! Congrats to the hubby - and double congrats to you! ;)
I'm sure the hunting camp is nothing at all like this...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kb9yhhflmvY
YIPPEE!! Now take a nice long bubble bath in peace and silence. K?
Wondeful news!! Mazel Tov!
We are not judged by the challenges we face in life, but rather by the steps we take to overcome them.
- Me
Really, I made that shit up. See, I'm not just a smart-ass. I can be insightful and poignant, too.
I also coined "I was talking about you, not to you."
Since he'll be at his camping site, maybe he could shoot down some Grey Goose for ya. Great news!
Wonderful news! There's so much meaning to that word "break". Glad you all get one!
And to think...you still shared that spaghetti with a lonely little intern
Excellent!! Congratulations!
I hear ya on the phone calls and menu....
Simmer down, Snoopy! King Rufus (my DH - Deer Hunter) makes those noises too, and it's usually gas.
But really, congrats on the job!!
I hope that your fortune changes and the burden is lifted. It's a difficult time.
~Lorna
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I know how you feel, I've been there. I know that feeling of joy and mirth that you get seeing him off to work. It's awesome.
But how did you get him a job where he's gone through the week??? Wow. God is blessing you for sticking it out together those 11 months, huh?
This is the best news! I am so glad that the $ will be going up and the stress will be going down at your house. Woohoo!
VM, I'm really happy for you and your family. And by your family I mean me.
Wonderful news!
He must be as high as a kite right now.
Yay! I'm so happy for you both. :)
Yeehaw! Great news!
WooHoooo! You hit the motherload!
What doesn't kill you, makes you stronger...they say. You certainly have been tested and it looks like you passed with an A+. Still married, still alive, still have your humor.
So now you'll be going from having him around all the time, to only on the weekends? Sounds heavenly to me.
Oh, congrats, congrats, congrats.
Especially about getting hubby out of the house.
As a male, I understand...- Both of your joy in being apart! I am pretty sure more strain is caused in a long term marriage from financial issues than anything else. Guys usually don't worry enough about money (from the practicality perspective) than women.. Women generally fear poverty, but actually deal and adjust to it quicker than men. When I was first married (at age 20!), I had pretty much nothing, but I still had all a guy 20 yrs. old needed. I watched my mom, and to a degree, my wife worry about stuff that never came to happen. Your guts do enough damage to you without worrying about stuff that does, or does not come along. At one level, it will always be about the money. At another level, it doesn't matter at all- on the things you value, and believe in... Life does find a way to survive, and thrive.
This is what happens to me when I go to our cabin in the woods and get a moment to think! I turn into a Goddam Zen Fertilizer.... Sorry!
I'm sooooo happy for you. . . especially about the hunting camp part!
Oh my ... congrats!
Oh I'm sooo happy for you guys! I know how very stressful that must have been for you guys. Thank the Lord!
If you're anything like me, you'll start bitching in about 1 week - i think that is the accepted grace period.
Way to go to Tightwad! My hubby was laid off also, luckly he got the call to go back before we had to hide all the sharp objects!
Joyous news! I know firsthand the agony of an unemployed husband; my husband has been laid off SEVEN times. That's the fate of engineers in technology. Ah well. One time was out of work for 16 months. He's also worked out-of-state twice, and out of town (but in state) once. It's tough, but you get through it with faith and laughter. After all these years, we're still together, in spite of one income, no income, and chronic illness. Love conquers all, I guess. That and a good stiff drink.
Put away the vodka, and break out the champagne!
Woot woot!
Thank god prayers are answered! And you get the bed to yourself Amen!
Oh, thank god! I'm so happy for you both! Woot!
YAYYYYYY! I am so happy he is back to work. We recently did that stint too and it was no fun and got kind of scary. I am so happy for all of you.
I would very much like to say that you forgot to move me on your blogroll, but I don't believe I was there in the first place.
Can't wait to meet you this weekend. Please don't call the cops, I'm harmless.
Hip hip hooray!
Oh good for him! (and for you, for living through it) Damn, I've been laid off for almost a year too, where the hell is my Stouffer's package? Just because I have like 3 followers compared to your 3000, I wouldn't be a good reviewer?
Good. Now we can get the top shelf Vodka!
All right! Congrats, Tightwad! That is so awesome. I'm sure that smile extended to you too. What a relief and now the promise of a "better" life is back, right? I have been there, and it's so nice to be wanted and needed and pulling your own weight. Exciting news.
Especially about that hunting camp, eh? :)
FABULOUS!!! Just make sure he knows where to send his paychecks!
that's great news...I work in a Bankruptcy firm so I can't tell you how heartbreaking it is sometimes to watch families go through this.
What wonderful news! Congratulations!!
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