Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Money, Money, Money

 38 years ago hubby slipped this ring on my finger. It has stayed right where he placed it for all these years. Never once did I remove it. But as you can see problems began to develop. The swelling I could stand but the pain from the nerve damage it was causing had gotten to be too much.
 Yesterday hubby and I went to a jeweler to have it removed. Ouch, it was pretty painful but the pain in my heart was the worst.
 I'm not a jewelery person at all. My watch and this wedding band is all I have ever needed or wanted. That ring is was so much more than just a ring. The swelling should go down in a few days but I hope I will have this indention in my finger forever.
 
My poor sweet hubby, if all these workmen throwing estimates at us is not enough he had to put up with my melt down yesterday over my wedding band. He said and did everything right, go figure!! Ha. Yesterday just wasn't a good day. I think I have drained out all of the tears for now (I hope) Once my Dr. gives the OK I will have the ring resized and have hubby put it back on where it belongs.
 
Today was another day of getting prices on where all that hard earned and saved money will be going. Windows......We have 22 windows, not all of them need to be replaced. The back of the house is in really good shape but the front and side windows have taken a beating from all this southern weather. Hubby wants to replace everything, I am OK with just the 12 that must be taken care of. Thus far we are looking at $800.00 per window, the price could go up if they run into any wood rot. Hopefully we doing the updates before the wood rot has set in. At the minuman we are looking at $10,000.00 for the windows that must be replaced $18,000.00 to take care of everything. UGHHHHH
 
We still have a few more estimates to come in for windows but I figure they will all be in the same ball park. Holy cow. The totals are adding up fast and we haven't even gotten started. As everyone knows there are always some expensive surprises along the way when you working with an older home. Our goal is to have all the bids in by the end of the month so we can get the work started in September. Roofers are next on the list.
 
As is normally the case, Hubby has been called back to the project early :( He will be on the road first thing in the morning. Dog gone it!!! I am thankful he was at least able to be around to talk with the men giving us bids for the AC units. I don't have a clue when it comes to anything involving electricity. We were also able to get my car into the shop for the repairs that will thankfully be covered by the warranty. One funny thing in regards to that. The dealer put me in the same model as I already have but the NEW improved 2014. Lots of talking with me over going ahead and trading up to the NEW 2014!! Ha, dream on, we are doing home repair's. I will drive the car I have until she hits 250,000 miles or more.
 
Now to finish packing hubby up for his long trip back. We know more now than we did last week as far as what we are going to have to pull from savings. We have had the time to talk over the brands and companies we both feel most comfortable with. The most important of all he has had time to visit with the grands and big kids.
 
Sweet little Mason man told his mommy last night when she tucked him in "Nanny and Papaw, love you" Ya, more tears. Oh how we love what God has seen fit to bless us with.

12 comments:

  1. I am so sorry about your ring, Debby. Well, when the swelling goes down you can have that same ring re-sized and put back on (when you get the okay). That must have been a hard day.
    Home repairs are always expensive. Make sure you get low e glass and triple thermopane. You can ask for a BIG discount if you are doing several windows. We used to own a window, door and siding company and we always discounted when it was a big job. Have your husband insist on a better price. Ask if wrapping the sills is included in that price (providing you have wooden sills). It should be.
    Love your sweet little boy's comment- xo Diana

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    1. Thanks for that info Diana!!!! It's all greek to me, now I feel a bit smarter!! Ha We want to buy local and stay away from the "BIG" boy's.

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  2. Oh bless your heart Debby... Angela

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  3. It makes me happy that you love your wedding ring like you do. I have my original set too. I don't understand why some people are constantly 'upgrading' to bigger and more modern sets. There is something too special about the first one.... you just can't improve on that one. ;) Your little grandson is precious and how wonderful that he 'knows' they are loved.

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    1. I'm with you, don't get the whole upgrade thing, maybe upgrade the pots and pans but never the rings! Ha

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  4. Awwwww, I'm so sorry about your ring. Hopefully your hand will start to feel better soon and you'll be able to resize the ring.

    I can't believe how expensive windows are! Wow!! Once you have them in you'll probably see some utility savings, which will be a good thing. But still, ouch.

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    1. I agree Sharon, I had no idea. Hubby had even more expesive ones picked out, now we are at the middle of the road brand.

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  5. Sorry to hear about your ring. I went thru that last year. I waited 2 months until it was back on my finger where it belongs. The indentation does go away abit. But not all the way.

    Your brave with all those estimates. Hopefully these contractors are being honest. I was almost taken with a chimney guy. Telling me the insides all the way down had to be replaced. Rotted thru he said. $1400. I called another guy in and he took pictures and it's fine. This was just for a cleaning. Because we women take care of these things they feel they can get away with it." I DON'T THINK SO'!!

    Good luck on your renovations!!

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    1. Thanks Sue, seems like a crazy amount of money to me

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  6. I'm really sorry about your ring. :-( You'll have back on your finger very soon.

    Home repairs and renovations can be a very daunting task. Good luck!

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  7. you really have never taken off your ring until now? wow! My fingers swell and shrink with the temperatures and I have to confess my rings have been off often.

    your finger looks really painful. I hope your finger and ring are back to normal very soon.

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