Well, it was fun while it lasted.

[lionkingcmsl]

On Tuesday I will tender my formal resignation to the Patcong Valley Model Railroad Club, not that I want to.

They are great group of guys and had welcomed me with open arms. They are very impressed with my electrical knowledge and wiring skills. Many had opined the layout has never run better.

So why quit? Simple; money, or rather the lack of it. It is not just $25 a month dues, but the gas it takes to run back and forth. I burn a little over a gallon in one round trip. The truck needs new front tires and a front end alignment.

I am seriously thinking of giving Maggie up because I lack the financial resources for her "upkeep". That being said how, in good conscience, can I give her up and still be a member of an organization that is costing me money?

As far as they know a "friend", who is a financial adviser, called me today and told me that I had to give up all unnecessary financial commitments, and that meant the club. They understood, especially when I told them that I was thinking of giving up my pussycat that I have had for 14 years. Kamau, your phone call was in perfect timing so they knew I had gotten a phone call and stepped outside to talk.

I'm not looking for pity or help, just laying the facts out in the open.

Comments

[skipai.livejournal.com]

If I had more I would give it, no questions asked. In fact, you no longer owe me any money at all, so remove that from the debt. It is now a gift and expect another gift in due time.

Hang in there, my friend. I may not have been the best over the years but I get there in the end.

[keross.livejournal.com]

I'm sorry you had to give up the club. I've had to make those choices, it is never easy.

I don't know if I have mentioned this before or not, but back when I was still in Ohio, living alone, one of the few things that kept me going from day to day was my cat. (the one in the avatar) Some days, knowing that she would be alone with no food, was all that kept me from doing something stupid. So you can understand why it distresses me to hear you saying that you are considering giving Maggie up.

Maybe a couple of your friends who understand the importance of a beloved companion animal could work out a schedule where we could help keep Maggie is food and litter until you get back on your feet.

I won't pursue it if you say no, but I will ask that you let us help.

[lowen-kind.livejournal.com]

I will not say "no", however anyone who is in on this will have to understand that it might be not be for a short period. I have no idea when I will have gainful employment again.