You know it's ugly when...

...the oil company calls and leave a voice mail, threatening to take you to small claims court over the bill...

*sheesh*

This year I'm hiring a chimney sweep and chopping wood at my parents' in NY to use for fires. Then I'll send a log to "Bahbrah," who calls religiously to remind me of my "ayout standin bill" and tell her where she can shove it...