We just told J's friend that he has to be out by the 5th of October and that is a hard deadline. No wiggle room.
He tried telling us that he may as well go sleep in his car.
He hasn't given money towards the household, we've been buying the house's weed, booze and food for the last two months. He's been here since the end of July. And now he is upset that we only are giving him two weeks to find a place.
We started full time at the Market. He has a salaried gig. He's had two other jobs since he moved here. He just can't save his money. He blows it on booze and cigarettes.
I still kinda feel like a jerk because two weeks is kinda tight, but seriously. It's been over two months.
Post by cuddlyevil on Sept 21, 2017 21:15:08 GMT -5
Don't feel like a jerk, he's known that this arrangement was going to end. Yes, two weeks is kinda tight but he's had two months to look for a new place.
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Post by namasteak on Sept 21, 2017 21:33:44 GMT -5
Last week I bought a pretty IKEA duvet and today found 2 dressers on Craigslist. Those 2 things have made a HUGE difference in how the bedroom feels more like us vs FILs style and it's so much cozier.
Last week I bought a pretty IKEA duvet and today found 2 dressers on Craigslist. Those 2 things have made a HUGE difference in how the bedroom feels more like us vs FILs style and it's so much cozier.
WHAT?!? No! Those are luxuries. You should be eating ramen & sleeping on the floor.
Do you have any idea on how long you'll be at your FILs? You guys need a damn break. Like a family fun trip or something for a couple of days. I know you have plenty on your plates right now but sheesh.
I leave for Paris/London tomorrow!!!!! I'M SO EXCITED!!! It includes all the wine, croissants and history in Paris, and all.the.Harry.Potter in London - Studio and Play. YAAYYAAY
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Last week I bought a pretty IKEA duvet and today found 2 dressers on Craigslist. Those 2 things have made a HUGE difference in how the bedroom feels more like us vs FILs style and it's so much cozier.
WHAT?!? No! Those are luxuries. You should be eating ramen & sleeping on the floor.
Do you have any idea on how long you'll be at your FILs? You guys need a damn break. Like a family fun trip or something for a couple of days. I know you have plenty on your plates right now but sheesh.
Contractors we got quotes from all estimate approximately 6 months for the house to get fixed. That actually puts us at a good time of year to sell it. We are adding a closet to the home office so it can be listed as a 4 bedroom house which will help us loose a little less money.
We did some breaks today - my car isn't totaled and USAA is replacing the car seats that were in the garage (which means all the relatives who would drive the kids have seats now)!
namasteak, that's great! Are you guys planning on relocating to Dallas full time? You guys are so resilient. That's so commendable. I still can't wrap my head around it (the devastation). At any rate, I'm glad things are falling into place for you. We have a ton of clients down there & they're just rolling with the punches. It's really amazing.
Post by themysteriouswife on Sept 21, 2017 21:57:12 GMT -5
H is watching a show. I keep intrupting and asking questions to be annoying. He isn't amused. Maybe he'll take a hint to not do this when Grey's comes back
namasteak, that's great! Are you guys planning on relocating to Dallas full time? You guys are so resilient. That's so commendable. I still can't wrap my head around it (the devastation). At any rate, I'm glad things are falling into place for you. We have a ton of clients down there & they're just rolling with the punches. It's really amazing.
Yes we are planning on staying here. Besides the house, the big thing we need to take care of is getting DH a job here. He traveled this week and it wasn't that bad but it's definitely not ideal.
As much as it all sucks life is not awful. I still get angry and sad but trying to accept that the flood damage sucked and move forward with things I can control. Monday the kids had snack at MILs, Tuesday FIL put the kids to bed, Wednesday I had girls night and dinner with my mom, Friday is family Mexican food night (a tradition FIL did with his kids and is thrilled to renew). We are seeing all the people we care the most about in the world so much and that is just so valuable to us. Now watch me bitch about balancing that all in a few months 😂
Post by namasteak on Sept 21, 2017 22:10:59 GMT -5
mofongo I will keep your friends and family in my thoughts. I know how awful dealing with hurricane damage is and I can not imagine the added complications living on an island brings.
Puerto Rico is absolutelty destroyed. The entire island is without power, for up to 6 months. Only 20% has very spotty communication. We are VERY lucky we were able to communicate with H's family yesterday (briefly), so many of our friends have not been able to communicate with their families. His sister's house flooded but that's not even a concern right now.
There are a lot of generators but they are run by gas, which no one can get. Gas, water, supplies, food, everything is in need and we have no way to get anything there or communicate. I am not sure how they (PR) completely recover from this.
We are all trying to find ways to get necessities to the island but we are so limited. Please keep them in your thoughts, first that my friends here from their families and then that water, food and gas/supplies can get there asap and be dispersed.
ETA: And many other smaller islands:( Domica and Irma hit some of the others. I imagine they are dealing with the same.
I reached out to Freedom today to check-in. I did not realize you also had family there too. I'm so very sorry. I will continue to think of them
Post by ciescalove on Sept 21, 2017 22:12:53 GMT -5
I am trying to find a VHS player so my grandma's husband can watch their wedding video. He plans to get it converted to disc, but in the meantime I'd like to surprise him with a way to watch it now. This is seemingly much more difficult than I thought. I sat with him for 3 hours today and just let him tell me stories. I think Saturday is going to be so tough on him.
I applied for a ton of state jobs earlier this year and made it through the entire process for 2. One that I would have hated (I've done it before), but was a foot in the door to other opportunities after a year, and one I'm actually interested in. I was supposed to find out about the 2nd one last week. When I never got a call, I assumed I hadn't passed some part of the process required in my conditional offer, so I started the first job Monday. Well the job I wanted more called Tuesday with a start date of 10/2, so I had to quit the other job. It was awkward as hell but even the HR lady who did my resignation paperwork said she'd choose the one I was quitting for, too. I realize this might be vague and confusing, but I don't know how specific I want to get about either job.
I am trying to find a VHS player so my grandma's husband can watch their wedding video. He plans to get it converted to disc, but in the meantime I'd like to surprise him with a way to watch it now. This is seemingly much more difficult than I thought. I sat with him for 3 hours today and just let him tell me stories. I think Saturday is going to be so tough on him.
I applied for a ton of state jobs earlier this year and made it through the entire process for 2. One that I would have hated (I've done it before), but was a foot in the door to other opportunities after a year, and one I'm actually interested in. I was supposed to find out about the 2nd one last week. When I never got a call, I assumed I hadn't passed some part of the process required in my conditional offer, so I started the first job Monday. Well the job I wanted more called Tuesday with a start date of 10/2, so I had to quit the other job. It was awkward as hell but even the HR lady who did my resignation paperwork said she'd choose the one I was quitting for, too. I realize this might be vague and confusing, but I don't know how specific I want to get about either job.
I work at a university and we have VHS machines on campus (because faculty WILL NOT MOVE to dvd). If someone contacted me nicely I'd offer to digitize it for them. You might want to try that...?
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I reached out to Freedom today to check-in. I did not realize you also had family there too. I'm so very sorry. I will continue to think of them
My H is from there and the only family member who doesn't live there. We have a large group of Puerto Rican friends here in Nola. I know freedom posted today but I'd love to hear an update on her family too. I'm from/in Nola and no stranger to hurricanes but this is far different than anything I've experienced.
It's hard to keep up with the natural disasters right now, but you know, global warming ain't no thang.
And thank you:)
My IL's were hit by Irma. It's no where near comparable as there is an end in sight. They have no water due to their well being damaged by down trees and electric will be restored by Sunday. Thankfully they have access to resources and will be fine with time. PR does not have that. Itsheartbreaking.
I am trying to find a VHS player so my grandma's husband can watch their wedding video. He plans to get it converted to disc, but in the meantime I'd like to surprise him with a way to watch it now. This is seemingly much more difficult than I thought. I sat with him for 3 hours today and just let him tell me stories. I think Saturday is going to be so tough on him.
Check Goodwill or other thrift shops. Ours always has a ton of old VCRs.