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[DavidOck]

Morning, all.

Another day of relief from the heat. Actually got below 60 last night, I think the first time in a month that we've not had the fan on!

 

[Janet H]

Morning, all.

Another day of relief from the heat. Actually got below 60 last night, I think the first time in a month that we've not had the fan on!

That's hilarious!! We went to see a house today and it was a bust. The pictures made the rooms in the house twice the size and more well cared for than it was and all the windows and roof needed replacing. Mike wasn't pleased with all the shrubs etc to take care of. So, we've been having discussions about a condo in a 55 community! Pros and Cons to both.

 

[Uncle Willie]

The pictures made the rooms in the house twice the size and more well cared for than it was and all the windows and roof needed replacing.

Hola ..

In my limited experience, this is the norm .. using a super wide angle lens to exaggerate ..

When one of my neighbors sold their home last year, the listing indicated 'recent new roof and HVAC system' .. well, I guess recent is relative in that both were done in 2006 ..

 

[DavidOck]

That's hilarious!! We went to see a house today and it was a bust. The pictures made the rooms in the house twice the size and more well cared for than it was and all the windows and roof needed replacing. Mike wasn't pleased with all the shrubs etc to take care of. So, we've been having discussions about a condo in a 55 community! Pros and Cons to both.

Yes, pros and cons both / either way. As Willie says, those wide angle lenses do make rooms look big... and the digital darkroom makes cleaning up a cinch...

Also as mentioned, go over any HOA with a fine toothed comb!!

 

[Uncle Willie]

As Willie says, those wide angle lenses do make rooms look big... and the digital darkroom makes cleaning up a cinch...

Yeah, and you don't even need to dump the vacuum canister ..

 

[Uncle Willie]

Deal of the Day ::

Bag one or two of these and save them for next year if you are, like me, a Hummingbird fan ::

$6.00 a pop ..

 

[MikeE3]

Deal of the Day ::

Bag one or two of these and save them for next year if you are, like me, a Hummingbird fan ::

$6.00 a pop ..

Deal is gone or something. I click your link and see no option to buy one at 6 bucks.

 

[FranC]

Deal is gone or something. I click your link and see no option to buy one at 6 bucks.

Gone for me too.

 

[DavidOck]

Morning, misfits.

Looks to be a nice day here, temp to say below 80 again. Still no rain.

But fall is approaching, last night down to 48

 

[rosesense]

Good morning, bohemians.
Yak se Mas (bohemian for how are you)

 

[Janet H]

@Janet H I agree with Nermal on this one. I served on a condo HOA board, but am currently living in a non-HOA house.

HOA's can be with both single family and condo/townhome developments. You should be able to review the HOA rules and financials prior to buying the property. There may be regular dues for property maintenance, but you might have special assessments if the HOA doesn't maintain healthy reserve savings for things like roofs and major repairs to other common property.

If you have hobbies like cars, gardens, bird feeding, etc. you may have issues with an HOA and their rules.

If you are looking for a way to avoid the outdoor maintenance like mowing, snow shoveling, or are wanting to take long trips, the HOA might be the better option if you don't plan to hire your own lawn or maintenance services.

I agree with what others said about HOA and association communities. I was prez of an HOA/townhome for many years and swore I would never live in any again. It is the law that the seller provides you with the by laws prior to the sale so you know what you are/are not getting. Some folks love them and the place we are currently trying to buy has an HOA, we want the house enough to endure it. You can always hire lawn people anywhere so that isn't a factor. Not to be a negative nellie but I see no advantage to living in those communities unless you just want the house/condo and it goes along with it.

Some of them have a ton of restrictions like no street parking. I highly encourage reading the by laws first. Some can raise dues easily without a true vote from residents if enough don't respond. In my case, after I left the position, the new prez raised the monthly dues from 36.00 to 140 overnight without following the process in the by laws. Wasn't worth hiring an attorney so I sold my townhome and got out. The only thing included in the dues was common area maintenance, exterior painting in a color of their choice and water, I was still responsible for mowing etc.

I hear you about the HOAs. A lot depends on who is on the board and I've said if we moved and had an HOA I'd have to be on the board to ride herd on some of the unreasonable suggestions, They're good in theory to keep an attractive community but some let the power go to their heads and have a negative bearing on people's lives. Hadn't thought about not being able to feed the birds or have a few tomato and pepper plants. That alone won't work for me!

 

[Janet H]

Deal of the Day ::

Bag one or two of these and save them for next year if you are, like me, a Hummingbird fan ::

$6.00 a pop ..

I'm not sure what our new place will look like, but if it's possible I'd definitely like to continue feeding all my birds. I'd like to try one of these feeders. I didn't get the great price you saw, but maybe by the time I'm ready I'll find another sale. They're still cheaper than the pretty glass ones I was looking at,

 

[Rat2chat2]

I was always taught if you did not have something good to say. . . just keep your mouth shut. Guess that's why I have been so quiet. heehee Another challenging week here.

I had my yearly physical and just knew with my healthy eating and walking that it was going to be awesome. I would have been wrong. I'll just say "smh" because I do not have enough sense to figure out how to add my rat emojis. Way down on my list of things to worry about right this moment though.

Dad had two falls last week. One was not too bad but I had to call for help on the other one. I felt better about not being able to get him up when it took 3 big muscular young men to do the job. His foot slid under a bar on his lawnmower and I was afraid to move him because it could have been broken. They took him to the ER and I followed as soon as I could. Thank goodness nothing was broken, just bruised up and scuffed. He was glad they did not keep him but I was disappointed because I thought I might get some desperately needed sleep. (insert sad rat) Two nights last week I never got any sleep.

It is really starting to catch up with me and I am at the point where I need some help. I have done pretty darn well for the last 7 years considering I have done it alone but the last two months (65 days) have kicked my you-know-what.

I feel like I have depressed y'all, I am sorry. It just "is what it is". Probably should have just dropped in a said "Hello" to everyone.

Anyway, hope you all have a great week.

 

[Nermal]

It's good to see you're still with us.

 

[rosesense]

I was always taught if you did not have something good to say. . . just keep your mouth shut. Guess that's why I have been so quiet. heehee Another challenging week here.

I had my yearly physical and just knew with my healthy eating and walking that it was going to be awesome. I would have been wrong. I'll just say "smh" because I do not have enough sense to figure out how to add my rat emojis. Way down on my list of things to worry about right this moment though.

Dad had two falls last week. One was not too bad but I had to call for help on the other one. I felt better about not being able to get him up when it took 3 big muscular young men to do the job. His foot slid under a bar on his lawnmower and I was afraid to move him because it could have been broken. They took him to the ER and I followed as soon as I could. Thank goodness nothing was broken, just bruised up and scuffed. He was glad they did not keep him but I was disappointed because I thought I might get some desperately needed sleep. (insert sad rat) Two nights last week I never got any sleep.

It is really starting to catch up with me and I am at the point where I need some help. I have done pretty darn well for the last 7 years considering I have done it alone but the last two months (65 days) have kicked my you-know-what.

I feel like I have depressed y'all, I am sorry. It just "is what it is". Probably should have just dropped in a said "Hello" to everyone.

Anyway, hope you all have a great week.

I am so glad you checked in with us. My heart goes out to you. I hope you can get help, you have gone above and beyond in giving care to your dad. I am sort of in a situation of being your dad and I don't want to overwhelm my daughter. I am sure your dad understands that. I don't know what sort of help you can get or if he has to go into an assisted living facility but it is something we all face as we get older.

Just know we are here for you. Take care of yourself. Hopefully someone can help and you can get some sleep or you won't be any good to yourself or your dad. Lots of hugs and good thoughts heading your way.

 

[rosesense]

Forgot to say good morning. If I am up at 4 am, so should all be.

 

[Janet H]

I was always taught if you did not have something good to say. . . just keep your mouth shut. Guess that's why I have been so quiet. heehee Another challenging week here.

I had my yearly physical and just knew with my healthy eating and walking that it was going to be awesome. I would have been wrong. I'll just say "smh" because I do not have enough sense to figure out how to add my rat emojis. Way down on my list of things to worry about right this moment though.

Dad had two falls last week. One was not too bad but I had to call for help on the other one. I felt better about not being able to get him up when it took 3 big muscular young men to do the job. His foot slid under a bar on his lawnmower and I was afraid to move him because it could have been broken. They took him to the ER and I followed as soon as I could. Thank goodness nothing was broken, just bruised up and scuffed. He was glad they did not keep him but I was disappointed because I thought I might get some desperately needed sleep. (insert sad rat) Two nights last week I never got any sleep.

It is really starting to catch up with me and I am at the point where I need some help. I have done pretty darn well for the last 7 years considering I have done it alone but the last two months (65 days) have kicked my you-know-what.

I feel like I have depressed y'all, I am sorry. It just "is what it is". Probably should have just dropped in a said "Hello" to everyone.

Anyway, hope you all have a great week.

Oh man, I'm so sorry to hear how things have been going there. It sounds like your Dad is at the point where you can't do this alone anymore. For his safety and yours he needs more help than you can give him on your own. Talk to his doctor. Hospice can come by and stay with him to give you some relief even if it's just so you can go into your bedroom and sleep. Or maybe they can recommend an assisted living facility. It's time. And don't let anyone tell you that you have to sell the house to pay for it. An Elder Care lawyer can advise you and I think you can get information from the Dept of Aging. Please call his doctor or yours for some advice.

 

[FranC]

I was always taught if you did not have something good to say. . . just keep your mouth shut. Guess that's why I have been so quiet. heehee Another challenging week here.

I had my yearly physical and just knew with my healthy eating and walking that it was going to be awesome. I would have been wrong. I'll just say "smh" because I do not have enough sense to figure out how to add my rat emojis. Way down on my list of things to worry about right this moment though.

Dad had two falls last week. One was not too bad but I had to call for help on the other one. I felt better about not being able to get him up when it took 3 big muscular young men to do the job. His foot slid under a bar on his lawnmower and I was afraid to move him because it could have been broken. They took him to the ER and I followed as soon as I could. Thank goodness nothing was broken, just bruised up and scuffed. He was glad they did not keep him but I was disappointed because I thought I might get some desperately needed sleep. (insert sad rat) Two nights last week I never got any sleep.

It is really starting to catch up with me and I am at the point where I need some help. I have done pretty darn well for the last 7 years considering I have done it alone but the last two months (65 days) have kicked my you-know-what.

I feel like I have depressed y'all, I am sorry. It just "is what it is". Probably should have just dropped in a said "Hello" to everyone.

Anyway, hope you all have a great week.

You have done well. It’s time for you to get some help. You really need to take care of yourself also.

 

[FranC]

Good morning to the young at heart

 

[DavidOck]

Morning, misfits.

More sun, still no rain. And they decided to turn the thermostat back up, but at least only to the mid 80s...

I feel like I have depressed y'all, I am sorry. It just "is what it is". Probably should have just dropped in a said "Hello" to everyone.

Nope. And you do need to look into some help. If his only care-giver (YOU) goes down, then what does he do?? Heck, we "took care" of my MIL for the last 12 years of her life, and came close to burn out with TWO of us!! And yes, we did get help the last couple of years, which kept US in the game.