Falina, I so sorry you guys are going through this... I know this doesnt put food on the table but we are here for you.  Payday loans can be a godsend but try not to keep it up because you will stress yourself out when it comes to payday. I know this not because I have ever taken one of these loans but the company I have worked for for 14 years (doing taxes) that is there main &quot;bread and butter&quot; line.... I sincerely hope the loan comes through from the bank for you both.<br /><br />Chris - it sounds like England is also in the retrenching (laying off) people business.... I&#39;m sure we all feel the same way - let&#39;s see some light at the end of this tunnel&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;&#33;  Congrats to you son.... great job&#33;&#33;&#33;<br /><br />James - I sure hope that hurricane misses you and your new house.. I know what it feels like &quot;waiting it out&quot;.<br /><br />MaryLou - yes I had to give up the other job, it was apity, but there was absolutely no way that I had enough hours in the day to do both...  Tony and Luc have such a strong bond, and Grandpa is loving having his little boy here, it seems. (I am so relieved).<br /><br />Martha - that&#39;s all we need.  As if Americans don&#39;t have enough to focus their attention on right now... I hope the swine flu skips us, that&#39;s for sure&#33;&#33;  I&#39;m not looking forward to TWO 18 hour flights in October - being cooped up with hundred of other people and their germs.<br /><br />Have a great evening everyone.