Bad Break

[Greg Newell]

Carol,
    I'm sure I speak for many if not all when I say that our thoughts and/or
prayers are with you. This kinda make college and university stuff look pretty
good huh? I too have been unable to put anything away on my own. Perhaps this
can be a catalyst for me. Best wishes for a speedy recovery from your forced
vacation.

Greg Newell

"Carol R. Beigel" wrote:

> Well, the unthinkable happened yesterday, and I wished I had been more
> prepared for it.  I somehow managed to fall off the 4-inch step on my front
> porch and broke my left ankle and right hand.  That combination makes
> getting around most difficult as I can't use crutches.  The doctor says to
> stay in bed for a week with my foot propped up higher than my heart to
> prevent swelling.  No piano work for about 6 weeks.
>
> This whole incident reminds me about being self-employed.  How importatnt it
> is to have savings in the event we can't work.  I have never been a good
> money handling poster child, but did take advantage of contributing 11% of
> my salary into a 401K plan for several years during the early 1990s when I
> worked for a dealer.  Thank goodness for this cash backup if I need it!  My
> point is that it is always a good idea to put SOMETHING back as you would
> probably never miss $5 per tuning and you certainly NEVER know when an
> accident might happen to you.  Be prepared!
>
> Carol Beigel
> Greenbelt, Maryland

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Greg Newell
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