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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2011

    Yes Nettie thats the jist,  dealers who are buying 3+ cars a week @ $5000+ a car,  you just can't take that much cash out of pocket other wise you can't pay overhead,   it's just the way it has been done for ever,  this is really a big blow, I am sitting here with sick stomach as Ed has been gone since 7;30AM with the other dealers who work through the auction in a meeting with the owners,  Decreasing the floorplan amounts would be a tuff blow but they all could find a way somehow to work through that. , stopping them all together will be devestating.

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  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 3,697
    edited March 2011

    Cathi, there are so many things affected by this recession, I hope Ed's meeting went well and they were able to come to a liveable compromise.  Sending good thoughts your way. Karen

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2011

    Things are far from settled and not looking good for the local small dealers around here.  I feel so bad for Ed,  he is my ultimate hero & friend,  He is trying so hard to keep it HAPPY, but for the first time ever, I can see and feel the worry inside him regarding business/finance/income. It really breaks my heart.  The floor plan $$$ will be the same through this weeks auctions and they will still allow the 30 days on anything bought this week,  but no one knows whats going to happen next week.  It is busy season right now so cars are selling very fast, so yeah gotta keep buying to keep inventory up,  if he's able to get some good buys this week that will help,  but it's so a trickle down effect,  what happens to him will effect the salesmen he has, will effect the detailers, mechanics, etc. I know that God does not owe us anything,  but I am praying that he will be gentle to us and everyone involved.

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  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 3,697
    edited March 2011

    Cathi, I will add my prayer to yours, you two have already been through so much this year.  How are you feeling physically, you don't talk about it but I am sure you are in some pain?  Karen

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited March 2011

    Prayers coming your way Cathi for a good resolution to this problem.

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited March 2011

    Ah shit

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2011

    ditto

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2011

    He's gone. I'm free!!!

    Ummmm...what do free people do?

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited March 2011

    Relax!!!! You more than deserve it! Or meet with Cathi, poor soul is bouncing off the walls, I'm sure....sigh.

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  • portiasproudmom
    portiasproudmom Member Posts: 2,125
    edited March 2011

    @ Cathi:  Crap!!!  Hang in there sistah!!  It will work out.  God is on your side!!

    @ Judie:  Relax!!!!!!!

    Hugs,

    Karen

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2011

    Happy Patty's day all.  I was without a computer all day Wednesday and just got it back up about an hour ago - not good for my job for sure- 

    Judie I hope you are getting some much needed & DESERVED rest.  I am sure though you are missing those beautiful big eyes. 

    I was sitting here with out a computer wonder what the heck I am going to do with my self after next Tuesday, I have little to no time to spare between the time they leave for school and get back,   I know work harder for sure,  get some income back - I HOPE,  I will miss those little boogers though.  Case worker made  her final surprise pop in Tuesday night,  she said to be sure and call her if there was any reason too. 

    Things are not going well for keeping the floor plans in place at the auction,  Ed said everyone was like attack dogs last night trying to buy up what they could,  it's hard enough trying to get from line to line to see and bid on 300+ cars without a mad dash & rush by dealers galore. So anyway I know things will work out just as they are supposed too,  but we will be very careful (not that we really aren't) with spending and hope that Ed is able to keep inventory up enough for us and the guys who work for him. 

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2011

    Hope everyone had a great weekend.  Thought I could get through the next few days without boring you all,  but it's not possible,,  the sadness and fear over Landen & Ella returning home Tuesday night is pretty overwhelming right now,  most of their things are gone now except for a few toys for tonight and Ella's crib,  if I ever was truly DEPRESSED in my life, this is it between this and stuff with the car lot ,  it all is pretty overwhelming, but I know it too will pass.  But the feelings/fears of feeling like I am sending Landen & Ella into a volcano thats just waiting to erupt, I don't know if that will ever ease. Anyway please say some prayers for them that God keeps them safe & happy.

    THANK YOU- LOVE YOU ALL.  XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXOX

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited March 2011

    Cathi, I think I speak for all of us here when I say your family is in our prayers and we are all praying for a good resolution. God Bless!!!

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  • cloudhowe
    cloudhowe Member Posts: 236
    edited March 2011

    Amen to that Barbe!

    Hoping financial problems don't overshadow you, my wee pal, and that you and the wee yins are well and safe.

    God Bless indeed.

    Nettie xxxx

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  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 3,697
    edited March 2011

    Cathi, sending prayers for God to hold Ella and Landen in the palm of his hand to protect them and to keep you and Ed in a peaceful place.  Karen

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  • Anonymous
    Anonymous Member Posts: 1,376
    edited March 2011

    Amen to the above. You are constantly in my heart, dear friend.

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2011

    It was suggested that I try and give Landen a 2YR old briefing on what will happen tomorrow after school, he is used to FRIDAY "I GO TO MOMMY & DADDY HOUSE" 

    So we just did his bath and I was rubbing him down and helping him dress, (I am in the office now blatting my eyes out - they are with Ed)

    Landen tomorrow after school we are going to go to Mommy & Daddys house,  and now it will be Landen & Ella's house too = WHY ME-MA,  because Mommy & Daddy  love you very much.  And now you can come and visit Me-ma & Pa-pa & we can come & visit you - Because we LOVE YOU VERY VERY VERY MUCH. Thats all I can handle.  My heart is crushed but I gotta pull it together for the next few hours.  Dear heavenly father please protect these babies.

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  • geebung
    geebung Member Posts: 1,851
    edited March 2011

    Keeping you and your family in my thoughts and prayers Cathi. Hugs...((((((  ))))))

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited March 2011

    Amen Cathi

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  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 3,697
    edited March 2011

    Cathi, praying for strengh to get you through the next few hours.  Then time for tears.  Karen

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  • lvtwoqlt
    lvtwoqlt Member Posts: 6,162
    edited March 2011

    Cathi, that is the best way to explain it to a 2 yr old. Praying for you and the babies.

    Sheila 

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited March 2011

    You could even say you're taking "turns" Cathi. That might be easier for a kid to understand. Hang tough!!

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2011

    I don't know if I can do this, will soon be time to pick Landen & Ella up from school and take them HOME,  it was hard enough when we took the crib and remaing things over this AM.  Now we meet the case worker there and sign over the court papers. Cleaned their room this afternoon and arranged it back as it used to be 9/mo ago, sure looks strange,  How can I do this without crying.

    I can't

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  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 3,697
    edited March 2011

    Cathi, this will be the hardest part of the day, try to keep it brief since it will be so hard not to cry and may God have you in his hand surrounded with that special grandma love (only you know how strong it is). Karen

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  • barbe1958
    barbe1958 Member Posts: 19,757
    edited March 2011

    Cathi, it's okay to cry!!!! You don't have to be strong, you just have to show up. Let Jesus take the Helm......

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2011

    It's done, and I am broken  - this hurts so freakin bad, If only I believed they were safe. ,

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  • cloudhowe
    cloudhowe Member Posts: 236
    edited March 2011

    Cathi

    They will be scrutinised - to the point of invasion, I am sure, given all that you have shared, that the weans (West of Scotland word for kids - an abbreviation of wee yins, small folk) will be safe and sound.

    Your  daugher and her fab husband will have to prove that they are fit parents, and I hope to prove to be so.

    Do you still have access freely to the wee yins/

    Nets

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  • karen333
    karen333 Member Posts: 3,697
    edited March 2011

    Cathi, cloudhowe put it beautifully.  Karen

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  • chrissyb
    chrissyb Member Posts: 16,818
    edited March 2011

    Hi Cathi, just calling in to see how you are adjusting and if everything is okay.  Thought are with you.

    Love n hugs.  Chrissyb

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  • 1Cathi
    1Cathi Member Posts: 1,957
    edited March 2011

    Hey there all, been an EMOTIONAL few days, lots of tears, yeah try not to think,  and it seems like you think harder,  some pretty sleepless nights.  But I get to pick them up from school in just a bit for a few hours with me and PA-PA, DD & SIL have to do some couples counseling evry other Friday  (5 classes total) per case worker now that kids are home, she thinks if they have any issues , they can discuss/work them out with some additional help. Doesn't sound like a bad idea to me.

    We are just trying to readjust to BK (Before kids) ,  still seems strange not to have scheduled dinner times, bath times etc, etc.  Redid the bedroom they used back to its original state,  kinda sad & strange everytime I go in there, even Jaclyn said that the other day when she was over.

    Planning our first BB'Q for next Saturday for Ed's B'day (which was yesturday) and Amandas (which is Monday) things should go ok, will have other friends here and Ed's brother,  Just Jaclyn has a very very deep hatred for Bill,  but I know she will mind her P's&Q's unless he does/says something really bad.  Gotta try to have some kind of normal.  And Alexcis she is very excited no school next week, so she is gonna come over and we are gonna spend someetime together like we used to,  she has missed that for sure.  Oh my better stop, still don't have my act together 100% - so crying comes easy.

    LOVE YOU ALL - XOXOXOXOXOXOXOXO

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