Thank you all. Yes I was worried about posting the amount, but damn I couldn't resist it.
JW83, my "condition" is FibroMyalgia, a barely recognized condition, at least as far as Social Security is concerned. That's why it too so long AND an attorney.
I am going to spend it wisely. The 6 month cd is so I don't touch it so I have it to take us to England next summer for Emans BBQ and ApostFest. It's also his 60th BD!
$20k is going to Kevan to reimburse him for food, household expenses, and medical expenses he has paid on my behalf over the last several years! He is then going to pay it on the Condo's home equity line of credit that is prime +0, and ever rising.
The balance will be spent on a few ancient bills, dental work, clothes, special shoes, glasses, and a small BD gift to K that I was unable to afford earlier this month. Then maybe some new computer stuff like a wireless laptop and wireless inhouse network.
By my calcs, the govt still owes me over $6k. We'll see when that comes in....