k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 Since I've been such a downer lately, I just wanted to share a bit of a surprise I received today :) I opened up our gas bill to find we had a $53.31 credit. I was expecting the bill to be around $40 as we hadn't paid it in 2 months. The last payment I made was in June for $90. After reviewing our account, $110 was posted to our account in July.....not by us. That covered the July payment, and now, the August payment - with $53.31 to spare!! While it doesn't help the budget out much (the bill is only around $20 usually) - What a WONDERFUL feeling :) It gives me a boost in morale - a little hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sushi's Mom Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 That's great! I think you should be able to call and tell them to send you a refund check if you want to have the money now. Perhaps that will help with your other bills until your paycheck arrives. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 :party: That is a good feeling! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BarbecueMom Posted August 10, 2011 Share Posted August 10, 2011 The same thing happened to us when we were newly married and broke. After a year, Atmos refunded our deposit and it paid our bill for three months. I haven't posted on your threads yet, but I'm glad you've caught a small break! :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelle in MO Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 That's wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Truscifi Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yay! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lisamarie Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 While it doesn't help the budget out much (the bill is only around $20 usually) - What a WONDERFUL feeling :) It gives me a boost in morale - a little hope! I wonder who paid your bill??? That's really cool. But now, your post begs the question...how do you have such low electric bills? :confused: Share the secret for all us high bill people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newlifemom Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Sometimes a bone is all you need to turn your spirits around. Will continue to pray. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Mungo Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 That is great news!:grouphug: I wonder who paid your bill??? That's really cool. But now, your post begs the question...how do you have such low electric bills? :confused: Share the secret for all us high bill people. I would bet it was a deposit or something that they finally refunded. It was her gas bill, not her electric bill. ;) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chickenpatty Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yay!! So glad you got some good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yeah, it was our gas bill....being that it's summer time, it's low. Our electric bill is nowhere near that! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silliness7 Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yay for you!! We got one of those too. The powers that be are keeping tabs on us when we file with the IRS I think. Some kind of program or something sends help with the gas bill if your income is below a certain point I guess. We got a credit last year too. I don't know exactly, but it's a happy thing. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happypamama Posted August 11, 2011 Share Posted August 11, 2011 That is wonderful! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k2bdeutmeyer Posted August 11, 2011 Author Share Posted August 11, 2011 Yay for you!! We got one of those too. The powers that be are keeping tabs on us when we file with the IRS I think. Some kind of program or something sends help with the gas bill if your income is below a certain point I guess. We got a credit last year too. I don't know exactly, but it's a happy thing. :D We participated in LIHEAP the last 2 years which helps with the gas bills over the winter, but we ran out of LIHEAP money in May, so I don't think it was that. Honestly, I'm not worrying about where it came from, I'm just thankful it came!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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