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Thanks to the rest of you who weighed in. Yeah, I realize in the big scheme of things this is not that big of a problem. Lendaddy's probably right that I should just let it go as one of those things. But there's the rub...I never bring it up...they always do no matter how often I insist that we not discuss it any more.
Perfect example...today my brother calls to say hello and catch up. We were talking about me getting another dog since ours was killed. I mentioned that probably wouldn'tt get one until we had a fenced yard, He says fences aren't that much...I put one up for $XXXX. I say we're looking at another house that is already fenced. He says Why do you want a new house? Then he just abruptly stops in mid sentence. Awkward silence and he rushes to get off the phone. Trust me...I'm not reading more into this than there is...in context it was apparent where he was going and it just got really awkward for him. I swear the furthest thing from my mind was anything with his deal.
But I suppose I'm in a better position than he is with the tension between him and my parents. The money, though not inconsequential, is not enough to lose your family over.
Thanks again...
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