"If the Government Shuts Down...."

[Heather MC]

I have been hearing that all day

We are in the process of getting my son tested to see if he is ADHD and the DR told me "If the Government shuts down the Clinic will be closed"

I just checked my email two of the companies I teach Zumba for have sent me the dreaded "If the Government shuts down the building will be closed" emails
I have one more Zumba class I teach in a Government Building I have not heard from them yet.

Also, I will not get paid for the work I did last month uggghh So that means the Shut down started 9/1/13 for me ughhhh

Many times my Zumba gig money is what carries us through to the next month


How will it personally effect you?

[Llewlladdwr]

1. A great deal.

We've been told to report for 4 hours on Tuesday in order to accomplish the paperwork for furloughs. After that I'll go sit at home until told to report back. Hopefully that will be soon.

[BumRushDaShow]

3. ^^^THIS^^^

and no use of any computer, blackberry, etc. once the furlough notice is signed.

[elleng]

2. Dunno.

Expect to receive Social Security, but waiting to see what happens with my 'other' fed pensions. Tune in later!

Best to you, Heather.

[Heather MC]

5. Best to you as well!!

I feel like driving to a cabin in the woods making a cozy fire and sipping hot chocolate, until civilizations returns

[elleng]

6. Fortunately, I'm newly renting a 'cabin in the woods,'

actually a cottage by the river, dropped my rent check in owners doggie door today, and hope next month's is covered!!! Not too much civilization nearby, but can watch fish jumping, and birds swooping!

[Heather MC]

8. on my way

I am a great room mate I don't snore
and I clean up after myself

And I don't get offended if you say Heather Shut up I wanna hear the birds for awhile

[elleng]

12. SOLD!!!

[Heather MC]

13. Awww Ellen

[elleng]

14. Heather, its SUCH a lovely place,

I hate to leave it, and love the idea of sharing.

I spend long weekends there, have to be closer to town several days, but when there, I sit looking at the river, creek, sunsets, moon through bedroom window. Its an old cottage, signed lease in August, and can't believe it!!!

[Heather MC]

15. Sounds wonderful!

Congrats, the best we can hope for is to carve out a little piece of happiness for ourselves on this Rock we live on

[elleng]

16. Thanks. Yup.

Posted craigslist ad while it was up, was taken down in August, and don't have good enough camera to post any yet, but working on it.

Daughter lives nearby and loves it, and older daughter, expecting in December (but lives in NJ; cottage in MD,) looking forward to visiting AND bring baby boy to play!

[Heather MC]

17. MD huh

I am just over the river

My DH and I are considering a plan to retire on a boat in 8 years
Nothing fancy it has to have 2 heads two berths, a 3 burning stove, and an Apartment size fridge
b/w a 38ft - 45ft

We will be at the Annapolis boat show this weekend, just to get a feel for what size boat would be a comfortable fit for us. I know Fort Washington has a few Marinas with Live Aboard Status.

You are welcome to sail with us in the future!

[elleng]

18. VERY cool, VERY good, WILL do!

Check Solomon's Island, up/down the river from me!

[Heather MC]

19. We love Solomon's Island

I told my DH I was willing to stay in a Yurt next summer.
I am very intrigued by the tiny house movement
I watch all the youtube video's that get posted. So now I have decided to try living in a yurt for a week. I can't wait to Ditch our Mortgage and just live in a place we can take where ever there is water.

I decided the only thing from the land I want to keep is my leather couches I got off Craigslist last year everything else can go.
I am also trying to learn how to grow an Aquaponic Garden
so far I have killed everthing but one fish. I CAN DO THIS!!

Sorry rambling!

[elleng]

20. Great rambling,

and great thoughts!

Cottage is larger than I've had for quite a while, didn't intend to grow out, but circumstances led me here, and the water is so MOVING!

HOPE to grow roses, but I understand the deer like them too, so will see.

[Heather MC]

21. I have seeds for Rainbow Roses!!

that might confuse the deer!

[elleng]

22. Really, like,

'What the heck is THAT???'

[Heather MC]

23. Check here

http://www.ebay.com/itm/20-Seeds-Rare-Rainbow-Rose-Seed-For-Your-Lover-Rainbow-Rose-Flower-Seed-/360538702663?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item53f1c80347

[link:http://i.ebayimg.com/t/20-Seeds-Rare-Rainbow-Rose-Seed-For-Your-Lover-Rainbow-Rose-Flower-Seed-/00/s/NTI2WDU1MA==/$T2eC16Z,!zQE9s3stuR2BQlp,s8gmg~~60_3.JPG|

[elleng]

24. DEFINITELY confusing to dear DEER!!!

[elleng]

25. p.s.,

check Southern Maryland Photography on FB, for some beautiful pictures!!!

[Heather MC]

26. ok!

is that your site?

[elleng]

27. No, I wish!

A very talented photographer in the 'neighborhood!' When I can afford it, I'd like to acquire one of his pics, and hang it in the cottage.

[Heather MC]

28. This is my Favorite

[elleng]

29. GOOD one!!!

I love this:

https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=409433885828905&set=a.168601296578833.29550.168581009914195&type=1&relevant_count=1

[Liberalynn]

4. I am sorry you are going to get hurt by this.

It stinks. I am on SSD and Medicare supposedly they are going to still pay those so I guess for right now it may not affect me.

Though I heard if the debt ceiling is not raised then even Medicare and SS payments may be delayed.

[Heather MC]

7. Ah yes the debt ceiling the next fake controversy in 3..2..1

sooo annoying

[Liberalynn]

9. It's really getting sickening

how much unnecessary stress the Pukes are putting us all through.

[Heather MC]

10. What's really unfortunately is

the brainless numb-nuts that say dumb stuff like it's the Dems or Both parties ugghhhh

[Liberalynn]

11. Yeah heard a couple of talking heads saying that today