Originally Posted by no1mad (Post 13960211)

Update: Still broke and bikeless. But I do have a interview the next town over tomorrow. I know how much per hour I requested (filled out application online yesterday and got a call today) and how many hours they claim the position offers. With those two figures, the wife and I crunched some numbers. It would be tight, but doable- and that's with me riding my bike home 12-13 miles. With a bonafide job offer on the table, I'm sure we can scrape together the $ from family to get the bike from the LBS.

FWIW, that State tax refund we were counting on got held up. She pays child support to her ex in NC and was behind for a time, but has since paid off the back due. NC records indicate that she is current, but OK shows she owes over $3k. Naturally, she has asked for them to investigate and I have filed for Injured Spouse after the fact, but I know from experience my portion of our joint refund will take a while to process. And my unemployment has been approved, money on account, but currently have no way to access it. They did away with paper checks here in favor of Debit cards. They don't process the request for the card until after the first deposit is made to the account.

Originally Posted by no1mad (Post 13960211)

Update: Still broke and bikeless. But I do have a interview the next town over tomorrow. I know how much per hour I requested (filled out application online yesterday and got a call today) and how many hours they claim the position offers. With those two figures, the wife and I crunched some numbers. It would be tight, but doable- and that's with me riding my bike home 12-13 miles. With a bonafide job offer on the table, I'm sure we can scrape together the $ from family to get the bike from the LBS.

FWIW, that State tax refund we were counting on got held up. She pays child support to her ex in NC and was behind for a time, but has since paid off the back due. NC records indicate that she is current, but OK shows she owes over $3k. Naturally, she has asked for them to investigate and I have filed for Injured Spouse after the fact, but I know from experience my portion of our joint refund will take a while to process. And my unemployment has been approved, money on account, but currently have no way to access it. They did away with paper checks here in favor of Debit cards. They don't process the request for the card until after the first deposit is made to the account.

Originally Posted by no1mad (Post 13927048)

Ah, therein lies another issue. I dropped my bike off at my primary LBS to take advantage of their annual off season tune-up special- then I got laid off. I've managed to pay about half of what is owed, but they still have the bike. I imagine if I don't find a job quick, then they might start charging a storage fee or I may have to consider just letting them sell it on consignment and let them recoup all associated costs before I see any of the proceeds.

Originally Posted by no1mad (Post 13926736)

It's very frustrating to have a SO that is clueless about cycling.

Originally Posted by no1mad (Post 13966498)

My unemployment Debit Card has arrived. I will be picking my bike up later today. Had one interview yesterday with Wally World that is about 12 miles away, they haven't sent me for a UA yet, nor have they returned my calls. Another temp agency called about an assignment that is my town- maybe 2 miles away- and I start that tomorrow. Pay isn't the best, but I'll be bringing home more than unemployment, keep my nights/weekends/holidays free, and best of all, I will be spending virtually nothing* on transportation. Hell, I could walk to work and back if I had to.

*except for a new SS or 3spd IGH as soon I pass the probationary period ;), and possibly a Wald basket ASAP, and lights, and....:lol:

Originally Posted by njkayaker (Post 13966587)

Your mistake was not picking a cyclist as your SO! ;).

Originally Posted by SlimRider (Post 13966661)

Somethin' tells me that you're gonna be salivatin' over Walgooses pretty soon now!

Originally Posted by no1mad (Post 13967604)

I wasn't into cycling back then. I only incorporated the bike into my commute due the bus going on detour due to a massive road construction project. Besides, she has certain, ah, attributes that I really, REALLY like :innocent::D