My Cash, My Own, My Precious!

Previous Episode: Ready, Set... Empty Your Pockets!

Well, not entirely. Let me explain:

This monday evening, as I returned from work, I noticed a light was on in the clubhouse of our neighborhood. When I drove by, I noticed some people were inside, and remembered that every Monday is the meeting of the administrative board. I quickly called my wife and asked her to join me in what would be the final stand between us an an empty bank account.

We walked over and interrupted the meeting. I curteously asked who the president was and asked him if I could have a word with him after the meeting adjourned. He agreed and my wife and I waited patiently outside.

After 20 minutes or so, we were called back in. To be honest, we were kind of nervous due to a quarrel between to neighbors over a parking space. "Easy, this will be not..." I thought to myself. After dismissing both ladies, the president signaled us to come forward. That is when I called upon my Jedi powers; no hand waving necessary. I went into the details of our economic situation and, upon promising them 2 payments in the next 2 weeks, the board agreed to my terms.

It was a victory for us and now we don't have to shell out the gargantuan amount all at once. Although our budget will still be a little tight, it's way better than being broke!