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October 9th, 2006 at 08:56 pm

Got my son's car towed to the repair shop, insurance was called and mom rented a car from enterprise. I rented the car and the guy tried to sell me extra protection insurance for 14.00 a day. I decided to risk it and not sign up for it. I am not sure but my insurance may cover it anyway???
Does anyone know if I messed up not getting it? I am the only one driving it and I will not be driving it very far....school and the store. I hated the guy staring at me and asking me "Huh..what do you want to do...I would def. get it if it was me" I decided to just say no. So who knows how long to get the car fixed. It could be awhile since they ---I am assuming have to order all the parts.

I did squeeze in a trip to the store for weekly groceries. Everyone came home from school grumpy. Nothing I bought at the store was any good....so to speak. I think my kids are bored or something---or acting a bit ungrateful. Or they are being kids. Not really sure. I got bummed out with all the complaints. I was not in the mood to hear it.

I feel wiped out from doing so much today and over the weekend. At times I feel like I do not have much time to rest. I am in constant motion.
I had a fit of rage at my ex last night via the computer. He was driving me insane. I guess I still have alot of issues that I am not thru dealing with.
He is like an alien to me. I guess that is the hard part....seeing him and knowing he is a weirdo now and I used to be married to him. Forget co-parenting...what a silly joke! he parents so differently than me. We used to have the same views and work as a team.......now he does things to keep up with Jones's. It is sure difficult. Yes, I thought co-parenting would be a snap.....gee was I wrong.

I am trying to save....save....save....everywhere I can. I am not looking forward to Christmas. I am actually afraid of that whole season starting!!!! Strange but true!!! The older I get the more I hate the commercial racket is has become. I am working on starting a new tradition somehow in gift giving. Do not even ask....I haven't a clue what the idea is yet!!! Wish me luck.

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5 Responses to “Deer aftermath”

  1. JanH Says:
    October 9th, 2006 at 09:02 pm 1160427728
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    Check with your insurance agent. We have two different scenarios and I didn't know that until recently. Something about we could rent a car for a trip or something, but had to add on renting a car if in the shop. Anyhow, I had to add some rental coverage and already had other. Yours may be different.

  2. Carolina Bound Says:
    October 9th, 2006 at 09:53 pm 1160430828
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    I've been divorced for twenty years. Believe me, you will go through fits of rage, it's normal. It's worse right at first when you are both defining your new roles -- he is probably overindulging in repressed desires he had when you were married. You are probably being more frugal now that you have the chance to control your own household. Just my guess, on limited information!

    Anyway, co-parenting may not work for a while, but don't burn the bridge. It will be worth it for everyone if you can find common ground and maintain a civil relationship for your children's sake.

    I'm not trying to lecture you -- believe me, I sympathize. I'm just giving you the twenty-year view from where I stand. Best of luck to you.

  3. Gruntina Says:
    October 9th, 2006 at 10:36 pm 1160433401
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    It depends on your regular auto insurance provider and the plan you are on regarding the coverage of rental car. In the past my insurance policy covered it. The new one I am currently with offered it but I declined it to save on my auto insurance. I managed to save $40 a month or $230 for 6 months compared to the last insurance. I had to rent a car last week due to my car being repaired. I did take the $12/day insurance because I wanted a peace of mind and not play Russian roulette with the car not getting ran into or incase of an accident. In the past I have decided not to use the insurance that was offered by the renal company and nothing happened. But too many money mistake in my past and I rather be safe than sorry and not miss any of the warning signs.

  4. boomeyers Says:
    October 10th, 2006 at 12:38 am 1160440689
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    It sounds a little like you are afraid you will "deprive" the kids if you can't keep up with the ex. It's okay. Make sure the kids know this is how its done in MOMS house. And make it about the real holiday. Do family things, family movie night, family game night, family Christmas caroling, family mall walking (for fun), family decorating night, family cookie baking, you get the idea of the theme: family, NOT money. (But don't over do it either, too much forced togetherness will only make them resentful!)

  5. frontporchmom Says:
    October 10th, 2006 at 12:39 am 1160440770
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    Oh gee---you all have given me so much good food for thought.
    The ex stuff has dies down...thank you Lord.....and I will call my insurance on Tuesday. I have no clue.......
    Yes the ex is overindulging BIG BIG TIME and yes......I am in the frugal frontier!

    That is why I like this blog stuff.....good advice and wisdom. Thank you!

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