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Re: WuD? - Moving on.
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Next door lady (land lord) bought and was "fixing" up the house across the street. When I was working outside, she came over "How did you get this house?".
I bought it one day before going on market - it had 6 visits sched for first day. I met owner's girlfriend, I immediately wrote an offer that afternoon. Started measuring the next day.
Landlady offered a cash sale. She handed me her card, said she wanted first notice when I go to sell. Wanted to get inside then, I refrained (mess) She still catches up.
With that, I could probably clear $110,000 - with upgrades, now. But I have invested over $30,000 - still by any standards good return on your money.
I feel like I am going to hibernate once the painting/plaster is done for 6 - 8 months. I've lived with plastic over everything for about 2 months - and am about 85% finished with repair (When you rewire a house, the demolition is almost as bad as the actual electricity labor.)
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Me: 50 XH: 13 - well, does emotional age count? DD1: 24 DD2: 20 30 year partnership...
M: Dec, 1987 Bomb: May 12, 2014 D: Oct, 2015 Ratz. I am learning how to surf!
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Re: WuD? - Moving on.
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Re: WuD? - Moving on.
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Next door lady (land lord) bought and was "fixing" up the house across the street. When I was working outside, she came over "How did you get this house?".
I bought it one day before going on market - it had 6 visits sched for first day. I met owner's girlfriend, I immediately wrote an offer that afternoon. Started measuring the next day.
Landlady offered a cash sale. She handed me her card, said she wanted first notice when I go to sell. Wanted to get inside then, I refrained (mess) She still catches up.
With that, I could probably clear $110,000 - with upgrades, now. But I have invested over $30,000 - still by any standards good return on your money.
I feel like I am going to hibernate once the painting/plaster is done for 6 - 8 months. I've lived with plastic over everything for about 2 months - and am about 85% finished with repair (When you rewire a house, the demolition is almost as bad as the actual electricity labor.) You should be proud of yourself WUD. I know I'm proud of you.  That offer is a compliment but you still have to decide if this is your retirement home or just a home for now. FYI: Check with those who are watching the housing market. Selling times make be different. Waiting a couple of years may have different consequences. jmo, Orchid
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Re: WuD? - Moving on.
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After an exhausting weekend, I barely kept my eyes open during school - uuuugh.
All I could think about was going home and taking a nap. Saw how screwed up the house still is -- sooooooo, skim coating bathroom ceiling instead (try to do something everyday, no matter how big or little a task, to get it done..)
In a fit of creative, I did a knock down plaster technique (skip coat Venetian) on one accent wall in the main bathroom ( I saw a video on "This Old House.") Just - decided to go for it. In the 1920'2 they did knock down - but this is a little different.
I hope it turns out - so far, so good. the wallboard was pretty wrecked, anyway in there - instead of hours skim coating flat - I'll try this.
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Re: WuD? - Moving on.
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OMG. OMG. Home Depot has a brand new foam sheet insulation (think pink) - but it's purple - and it is so dense that it can be carved into. For relief sculptures, block printing. Cuts with exacto. CHEAP. I was amazed. Told a confused shop guy, told the check out clerk, told my family....
(Teachers have gotten away from block printing due to cost. REALLY a shame, these kids can not visualize 3d froms vs 2d shapes. If you do not believe me, come teach 2 point perspective to my basic classes. Enough to drive you crazy (I don't see it, I don't see it.)
You can tell I'm an art teacher at heart.....
Me: 50 XH: 13 - well, does emotional age count? DD1: 24 DD2: 20 30 year partnership...
M: Dec, 1987 Bomb: May 12, 2014 D: Oct, 2015 Ratz. I am learning how to surf!
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Re: WuD? - Moving on.
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The skip coat turned out beautifully. I painted with 3 shades of mushroom brown/ tan. Dry brushed tips with white. Wow, who knew? Why is painting a bathroom more work than painting a living room? Spending today cleaning, organizing and (hopefully) putting it all back together on the first and basement floors. What a journey. New electrical, plaster/paint. - re leveled/repainted basement floor and stain blocked walls. HUGE effort. About 9 weeks, now, in total. Around $2,800 this project. (Under $3,200 for sure). I assume total done (with others) would be @ $18K to $20K. Standing back and looking - I got so much done in 11 months...new plumbing/new kitchen/new 1/2 bath, stone on front, side porch, stairs, floors- major drywall, fence gate, paint deck, cedar closets, brand new/old fixtures - entire house, new/old front door, new/old storm door, porch rejuvenation. New insulation in crawls/basement -- just huge. Even though I spent mad cash -- I consider every dime, even the boo- boo's - very much worth it. Only thing not done -- next year -- gutters at some point... Trying to put it all back so /I can fully enjoy the holidays.... tell me to stop looking cross eyed at the lower bathroom...
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M: Dec, 1987 Bomb: May 12, 2014 D: Oct, 2015 Ratz. I am learning how to surf!
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Re: WuD? - Moving on.
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UUUgh. Cleaning up after all that plaster/paint is a pain in the arse too. Even the dog left her mark with yellow prints UNDER the plastic. HOW did she get them under the plastic??? If I never see a plaster bucket/tub again......
So, guess what I do? I volunteer to paint a former students house on Weds between morning session school and night conferences. Just three rooms, small house - empty... should take me no longer than 3 - 4 hours with help.
She has severe Cerebral Palsy, and I know she will try to do this herself... Ever since Trump mocked the reporter for his CP condition I feel so badly for people who are afflicted in this matter. It is extremely painful and hard on the body.
Bad enough they get teased in school for this, but as an adult too?
On another note, it appears xh is trying to contact both daughters now. They really don't tell me when it happens, but since the birthday card, xh has sent "I miss you" texts to DD20.
He ignored her requests for tuition, my requests to help her with tuition -- {and she requested that he take her name off the guns that he removed from house. Both guns are warrantied in her name, I imagine registered, too.) After all he took, stole and how he treated her during divorce -- he expects that she is supposed to care if "he misses her" now???
-- typical WS/XH. Selfish, 24/7. It is all about them all of the time.
Hard to resist the urge to become involved - or make comments.
From what I understand many WS's try to make old family contacts between new girlfriends/OW's. They advise people to be extremely careful of such overtures during limerence.
I wonder if this is true with estranged children, too?
Ah, no matter.... Onward.
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M: Dec, 1987 Bomb: May 12, 2014 D: Oct, 2015 Ratz. I am learning how to surf!
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Re: WuD? - Moving on.
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Oh, great. Affairs, the gift that keeps on giving.
Yesterday I was at grocery store, a woman I did not know was staring at me. I gave her a "what are you doing?" type of look, noticed her full make up, heels, nylons, younger than me (all I know about OW is that she spends a lot of money on clothes and dresses up everyday.) This woman was overdressed for shopping.
I blew this person off, I was tired and kept moving, I noticed she "dragged behind me" in the produce department. I looked straight at her, said nothing, and this lady finally uncomfortably moved on.
Forgot about it again. Until I went to another section, and she had pulled her cart over in a side isle, and she was obviously trying to get another look at me. I pretended I did not see her and continued my chores.
Around my school, and even on vacation, I have had people walk up and say "Do you teach? I think I know you." But this is 100% of the time a pleasant experience. This was not fun.
Since I never saw a picture, I don't know who this person was, but it gave me an incredibly weird feeling. She obviously thought she recognized me. Weird.
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Me: 50 XH: 13 - well, does emotional age count? DD1: 24 DD2: 20 30 year partnership...
M: Dec, 1987 Bomb: May 12, 2014 D: Oct, 2015 Ratz. I am learning how to surf!
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