Mulli of the MidWest

Reverting to 1996 levels.

The Dow and the S&P Indices both set record lows yesterday, the Dow falling to 1997 levels and the S&P falling to 1996 levels!

What does this mean for the Mulligan Compound?!! I, Mulligan, am a Modern Dog. I do not have my savings dug in random holes in the 0.67 acres of the Mulligan Compound. No, I have my cash invested in the Market. I supposed this means the Mulligan Compound will have to revert to 1996 Levels.

Oh. There was no Mulligan Compound in 1996. That's OK. In 1996, Samson lived with Mom and Dad. Samson has gone on to the Rainbow Bridge. Therefore, I, Mulligan, can continue to take the place in the Dog Position of the Family. Uh, Pennie, will have to go. Yup. Only ONE Dog in 1996. I was here before Pennie, so she needs to go. Too bad (heh, heh.) As for the Mulligan Compound, that can just be moved back over to the Old House. Or a reasonable facsimile thereof. Sure, the 1996 House was smaller, but it had a fenced yard and Air Conditioning, so I am fine with that.

For the rest of the Mulligan Family: Mom and Dad were indeed married well before 1996, so both of them are still in. That leaves, well, that leaves a bit of a problem for Little Lad and for Wee Lass. Neither of them existed prior to 1996. Middle Lad was born at the end of 1995. As long as the Stock Market doesn't collapse too far, Middle Lad will be safe, but at this point, Little Lad and Wee Lass must look for somewhere to go as they have been "adjusted out." Laid off. Phased Out. I am certain that somewhere in the new Economic Plan they will be able to find UnFamily Benefits. When the Stock Market goes back up, then I will allow them to return.