About Me

Patrick

46 year old,single male in Ohio. I'm "the toyguy" because I work in the toy dept. of a large retail store.

2009 Goals:
- Pay myself back $344 for muffler repairs on my car from December of 08.
- Add $400 to my E-Fund
- Hold off as much as possible on my smaller "funds" and goals till first 2 goals are done.
X- Continue saving for a total of $4000 for 2009 IRA.
- Start saving for total of $3000 for 2010 IRA.
- Have my first ever yard sale when the weather starts getting nice this spring.
- Try to take a real vacation around July or August possibly to Costa Rica.
- Pay at least $100 extra per month to Mortgage principal. I plan to pay off my mortgage completely before the 20 year mark which is about 3 years from now.

2008 Goals:
- Continue using Quicken to keep my checking and other accounts in order.
- Save at least an additional $400 into my
E-Fund (DONE) which currently has $1,200 in it. My overall goal for E-Fund is $12,000.
- Slowly work on building up a car fund. (VERY SLOWLY)
- Save enough into Travel Fund to take a good vacation in October. (Saved enough money but cannot travel this year)
Save $4000 for 2009 IRA contribution.
- Continue my "Paper (clutter) Challenge"
- More to come as I think it over.

Lost a friend

April 14th, 2009 at 02:47 pm

My cat Penny died last night. She's been sick for quite awhile so I knew it was coming and probably for the best. But I'll miss her.

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15 Responses to “Lost a friend”

momcents Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 02:54 pm

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. When you are ready, I am sure there is a new friend waiting to be found.
Ima saver Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 04:18 pm

so sorry to hear of your loss.
dmontngrey Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 04:41 pm

Oh no! I'm really sorry to hear this! DH accepted long ago that my cat is absolutely my best friend. Is that her picture? She was beautiful!
whitestripe Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 04:44 pm

oh i am so sorry. the loss of a pet is as heartwrenching as the loss of a human. my best wishes to you. *hugs*
Blue Eyes Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 05:54 pm

So sorry to hear about Penny.
HouseHopeful Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 06:08 pm

I'm very sorry for your loss.
creditcardfree Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 07:29 pm

((hugs)) as you grieve the lost of Penny.
Broken Arrow Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 07:40 pm

Sorry to hear that.
miclason Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 08:18 pm

sorry to hear that. Is that Penny's picture? she looks a lot like my Antonio...
toyguy1963 Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 08:23 pm

Thanks everyone. Yes I posted a picture of her up from when she was well as a small tribute to her.
Thanks again for all the kind thoughts.
Analise Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 09:11 pm

So sorry to hear about the loss of your Penny. She was a lovely cat.
baselle Says:
April 14th, 2009 at 09:43 pm

My condolences for Penny. re: her picture, she was a pretty Penny.
toyguy1963 Says:
April 15th, 2009 at 09:08 am

Thanks again everyone. Your kind words helps. It feels strange being without her. I feel like I should be feeding her right now. I went down the basement and pull the door shut so she can't follow me down even though that can't happen now.
FrugalFish Says:
April 15th, 2009 at 12:37 pm

Oh, I'm so sorry about the loss of your Penny. What a beautiful cat. She looks like she had a nice lifestyle and was well loved.

(((HUGS)))
toyguy1963 Says:
April 15th, 2009 at 08:49 pm

Thanks for the comments and the hugs Frugalfish. Its very nice.
The picture was in her fat stage. She was a little thinner (heathier)than that most of her life and then terribly thin this past year. She was a pretty tough cat. Her and I have been through a lot of good times and bad times together.

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