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[trailmix 77]

Oh and I had to look up NPR.

[Emancipation 2]

http://www.cbc.ca/canada/british-columbia/...od-kitimat.html

this made me giggle today.. until I read the part where they shot the bear

[Sprailenes 47]

We went to the music store last night and got my son a new violin. Renting it was 20.00 more than buying it, go figure! So we just bought him one. He looks so cute with it!

[Krikit 1,164]

We went to the music store last night and got my son a new violin. Renting it was 20.00 more than buying it, go figure! So we just bought him one. He looks so cute with it!

Awww. That's awesome. Was the rental a better quality, perhaps?

Coffee and a bagel this morning.

[Sprailenes 47]

We went to the music store last night and got my son a new violin. Renting it was 20.00 more than buying it, go figure! So we just bought him one. He looks so cute with it!

Awww. That's awesome. Was the rental a better quality, perhaps?

Coffee and a bagel this morning.

No it was the same one as the one he bought.

Well there was a security deposit included of 40.00 but it just seems like more to me even if you get 40.00 back in June.

I decided that we'd just buy him one since he's already played a few instruments and shows some dedication to music, and its nice to own it rather than rent it. You get to bring it back too and they buy it back for three quarters of the price (provided its in good condition) when he grows out of this one.

So hopefully he sticks to this instrument and keeps it in good condition. *crosses fingers*

I am so glad he didn't choose the sax or clarinet though, those were a little on the pricey side.

[Krikit 1,164]

No it was the same one as the one he bought.

Well there was a security deposit included of 40.00 but it just seems like more to me even if you get 40.00 back in June.

I decided that we'd just buy him one since he's already played a few instruments and shows some dedication to music, and its nice to own it rather than rent it. You get to bring it back too and they buy it back for three quarters of the price (provided its in good condition) when he grows out of this one.

So hopefully he sticks to this instrument and keeps it in good condition. *crosses fingers*

I am so glad he didn't choose the sax or clarinet though, those were a little on the pricey side.

Sounds like a great plan!

[Emancipation 2]

I used to work in a music store, and yep the rental fees can be a bit on the high side. Basically they are trying to make up for the loss in value that will occur when you get a new instrument back from rental (which is by then considered a 2nd hand instrument).. With kids violins (which aren't crazy expensive to begin with), there's not much value left in the instrument. Anyway, that's my guess But good for you for including music in your child's education It did WONDERS for me as a kid, and I'm still enjoying the value of being able to read, play and write music

[Carlawarla 1]

Top of the morning to you!

Thanks for the coffee Krikit. I always know someone will step up to the plate and provide fresh morning coffee if I'm away! While I'm not away right now, I am having health issues, and have to change some of my routines. I may not be back from my morning walk before others are up, so if indeed I'm not here, feel free to provide the morning brew.

I'm hoping you all have a wonderous day!

[Ban Hammer 13,206]

good morning everyone. it's almost friday.

[thetreble 19]

almost being the operative word

We didn't have much success with houses last night. We saw one that we thought was cute but it has no driveway or garage. It also only has one bathroom.

Today I emailed the loan officer at the bank asking if we would be approved for a higher amount. I didn't want to do this but I think we are going to have to. It was a really nice area though!

Morning yall! I'm about to go into a meeting. My boss and I have some yellin' to do!

[Marilyn. 340]

poor hubby left for Labor Ready about an hour ago.. hopefully he gets something and doesn't have to sit their for a few hours..

[Emancipation 2]

Top of the morning to you!

Thanks for the coffee Krikit. I always know someone will step up to the plate and provide fresh morning coffee if I'm away! While I'm not away right now, I am having health issues, and have to change some of my routines. I may not be back from my morning walk before others are up, so if indeed I'm not here, feel free to provide the morning brew.

I'm hoping you all have a wonderous day!

Awe Carla.. hope that the issues pass quickly.. sorry to hear that.

morning all... it's a tough morning for us... saying goodbye is hard to do.. (no worries hubby & I are fine, it's just other situations in our lives right now)..

[trailmix 77]

Morning all!

Well my Husband has gone off to show our car to whomever has to look at it before we can register it here. He has to drive all the way to Deland - which according to google is about a 40 minute drive each way.

Later today we will go back to the county tax collectors office to register the car - which is about 20 minutes from here - you would think we were living in a back water instead of just outside Orlando

I have to go along for that second trip because the car is in my name - whateva.

I really do prefer the system in Alberta where you just walk in to a privately operated registry office to do everything from taking your driver's test to registering your vehicle - it just makes sense.

Oh and Carla I hope you are feeling right as rain in no time at all!

Edited October 2, 2008 by trailmix

[Krikit 1,164]

Well my Husband has gone off to show our car to whomever has to look at it before we can register it here. He has to drive all the way to Deland - which according to google is about a 40 minute drive each way.

Later today we will go back to the county tax collectors office to register the car - which is about 20 minutes from here - you would think we were living in a back water instead of just outside Orlando!

The import lady just met me at our local tax collector's office so I wouldn't have to drive to Ocala. She told me they are assigned to regions and just travel to each area as the need arises.

[trailmix 77]

Well my Husband has gone off to show our car to whomever has to look at it before we can register it here. He has to drive all the way to Deland - which according to google is about a 40 minute drive each way.

Later today we will go back to the county tax collectors office to register the car - which is about 20 minutes from here - you would think we were living in a back water instead of just outside Orlando!

The import lady just met me at our local tax collector's office so I wouldn't have to drive to Ocala. She told me they are assigned to regions and just travel to each area as the need arises.

Oh, well that would have been incredibly handy!