88,
After 25 years of marriage bliss (Dec 29th

), I have only partially figured out the

appropriations process.
Unfortunately every time I think I really have it figured out, I am rebuffed with a big fat denial.
I do know that approvals usually involve trading (similar to Congressional funding bills). What I don't know is how to offer anything to the party that already has everything and controls all the extra funds anyway.
After serious contemplation, several studies, and third party evaluations, I decided there is only one course of action - BEG!