" Another day--another dollar--"---Dad used to say that----
So--yesterday was most difficult--- I wish I would not get my hopes up----We had an appointment to see a "rental" property---We dropped everything and drove out there--- a subdivision the other side of town from us--- which are mostly all rentals--- very small houses crowded in--close to other houses--crowded streets-- --We did "the drive by"--and I just could not see Himself ever living there--from here-to there--- just would not work--AND IT TOOK THE WHOLE MORNING---
So, maybe it's not meant to be --- this morning the Real Estate Lady called and asked if we would lower our asking price-- It has been on the market only 2 weeks-so, I said , "NO"---It is lake front--It is a large home--on a large piece of property-And I felt like saying, "No I want to even raise the price"---
So, here we are--- Maybe selling is not meant to be--Himself will find a move difficult anyway--He is doing quite well here , as it is ---so, maybe this is where we will stay--- and--on top of everything, with the market and interest rates so high, it will take a special person to afford this house-- and it seems its not the time to sell it-- -
What a day yesterday was----- I came back home and cut the grass ---front and septic bed--and felt very defeated----This morning, I read your comments from yesterday, and I do appreciate all of them---
I do talk to myself--- run life situations by yu----because it is good to hear that there are more of you facing similar situations-
It is a new day-- and we each are given this day--It is a gift!-- Yu know I never thought of each new day as a gift--And, when tomorrow comes this day will be gone forever--- Lets leave something good behind--something good in our heart--rest yer brain from a big worry---or--- talk to a friend and make her/ his day special--or hug your pet---- and believe in yourself---(which I find very hard to do right now--but--hopefully, by the end of to-day I will come to my senses-
- well---ya just got to believe in yourself doncha?
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Good for you saying NO to the realtor! I just told my husband last night it amazes me houses on the market a week and drop price! The realtor pushes that. They only lose peanuts but want the big check fast! Stick to it, Lynda! A buyer of that price will not balk over a small drop. They will buy if they want it and pay the price. Now, if a buyer asks, then maybe. A serious buyer! It’s only two weeks. Just relax and see what happens. Just enjoy the ice cream! Lol Birds are singing to you in Ohio today!:)
ReplyDeleteAwwww--Yu are so sweet--I have had to stand up to this realtor and its hard-- I second guess myself--and I did enjoy the ice cream--LOL--Lynda
DeleteGood for you! I had a milkshake!:) lol
DeleteStay firm with your price…you haven’t found anywhere else that you even remotely want to live, anyway, so why would you lower it after only 2 weeks???!! If only you could hire a reliable yard service to come weekly, and of course, someone to deal with all of that SNOW, it would continue to be do-able, right? Maybe you could start trying to arrange that…you live in such a gorgeous area…HUGS, Eissa7
ReplyDeleteThank yu for that---- stay firm with the price--I never knew realtors were so pushy-- Lynda
DeleteIt's Kathy. I'm glad you said NO to the Real Estate Lady. If someone is interested they can offer less if they want to. My daughter just bought a rather small house in Lino Lakes (a suburb of St. Paul) for $350,000. It has only 2 bedrooms, a very small living room and kitchen, and a finished downstairs where the boys can play. Your home is larger with a nice bit of land around it and the lake! But as I said earlier, if it doesn't sell then maybe you are meant to stay - at least for awhile longer. Could you afford to pay a high school student to at least mow your lawn? I do understand living on a fixed income. I bought miracle whip yesterday for $5.69 - 3 years ago it was on sale for $2.99. So we do without some things! I hope you have a better day today!
ReplyDeleteYes, we can afford to stay---a bit tighter on the budget ---- --but it is a ton of work--but--every house I look at, I just cannot imagine us living in it--Maybe that should tell me something eh?--LOL--Lynda
DeleteIt's Kathy again, I just read your comment on yesterday's blog. Yes, interesting that you had goats too. And yes, I remember them eating the leaves off the smaller trees and bark off the birch trees. But I also remember getting up at 6 am when I was pregnant with one of my children, going out to the goat barn and putting my head on the belly of the goat I was milking. She was always so warm and patient with me!
ReplyDeleteOur goats were called, Thelma----and Billy--At the end of the summer, Himself took them back to Massey where their farm was---Thelma used to "head butt" me--
DeleteIf a move is meant to be, God will make it happen. I believe Himself will
ReplyDeletedecline worse with a move at this point. However, I also have faith you will make the best decision for both of you and the pups.
Oh Darlene--YU are so right-If its meant to be--It will happen--and if it doesnt , then we stay-- Lynda
DeleteRemember, it only takes one buyer to finish the deal. If they do not come then you stay. Perhaps just as well you haven't found the "perfect house" to buy or rent and you can stay for another year or so. When you said it is a mining town I remembered why Sudbury seemed so familiar. My husband taught at the Community College and Mining was involved. We took camping trips with small pop-up camper and visited different mines around the US and Canada and that was one of the last we visited. I just can't remember what they mined but it was something different from what we saw before. My kids skipped that one mine. Then went across Canada and down through the Dakotas. Fun times.
ReplyDeleteYour husband was here?--- Elliot Lake was a Uranium mining town--Interesting eh?--Hugs, Lynda
DeleteLynda, life itself is hard, if we look at it that way. But we are trying to see the beauty, the satisfaction of a job well done...like your yard work...and feel hope for the future.
ReplyDeleteJust gotta 'keep on truckin'."
My ex-husband used to say, "Another day, another fifty cents."
It's just a bit cooler today. I don't need the A/C on...just a small fan by the pc and the overhead one.
Whether you stay or go, is a big decision. Maybe you could stay IF you get help...for Himself and for you doing all those outside chores.
Love your 'posters.' I would hug my pet lots, but he doesn't like it too much. I get a chance after I meditate. He's on my lap then, and when I want to get up from the recliner, I scoop him up and get a quick cuddle. Even though he has some negative traits, he's purrfect!
{{{HUGS}}}
oh you are so right on--I do love to see the grass come to life after the winter--i love planting flowers--looking t the property all fixed up--I think I have to keep on trucking---Oh I love the dogs and the cat--too-- ,my fur babies-- Oh man--Yu know, if we moved gto the next town, there are Srs houses--WITH Attached garages-- -- Always good to hear from yu-Lynda
DeleteI can hear the frustration in your words and don't blame you. IF you continue to keep the house on the market, I would definitely NOT lower the price as that realtor is suggesting. After 2 weeks? No.
ReplyDeleteAnd maybe the energy your expending looking at placed neither you nor Himself would be happy with could be put towards finding help for the outside and for Himself, too.
Hard to do, but seems it would be good to have a meeting or conference call with all your kids to go over what it is you need so they can help fill in the gaps. Yes, they're busy, but each an contribute something!
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--No--The kids are no help--- Oh I wish they were--Lynda
DeleteIf someone is interested and they want to pay less they will offer less.I think it may be best to stay as long as you can hire a service to cut the grass, etc in the spring & summer and take care of all the snow all winter. I think moving at this point will be very hard on himself especially to a smaller place where he has no room.
ReplyDeleteIt will be very hard on him--and the move , on me-- Lordy--Lynda
DeleteIt’s not just the yard and snow! Look at all the work inside. If some little trip up happens to you, you all would have to leave, and immediately! No way can you find enough hired help for day to day life at that house! The realtor sounds just awful, unmodern to what you need, she could even post your house for out of the area people, who want a house to vacation at….not just locals. Just think if you could not walk for a month, you would be stuck already, never mind Himself. I’m surprised your sons don’t know better realtors, or even helpers in that town. Those ladies that were supposed to find help to stay with Himself, never did anything. But did you pay for that no service. It’s so sad, I’m sorry for you….you try so hard, but you are 80. Darn it!
ReplyDeleteIt is terrible--I agree-- If we went to the next town, there Are SRs houses---sounds gopd to me-- but--our grown kids are here-Lynda
DeleteBa_coy from Sparkpeople - Just a suggestion, when the realtor calls with another house for you to look at, ask her for the address, then run a Google search on that address. This will allow you to see if there are any pictures of the house on the internet.
ReplyDeleteIf a real estate ad pops up for the house you will be looking at, check the ad to see if it contains any pictures of the house. This might help eliminate you going to look at a house that clearly doesn't meet your needs.
I am learning now to do that-- Thank yu --Lynda
DeleteYes---- WE can stay here--and we very well may stay here--and with some sort of help-- Lynda
ReplyDeleteOh I am so happy to here your opinion on this "house-y " thing-- It sure is difficult--I do agree -the stairs are not steep--and good for us--Himself creeps up them anyway--always has-
ReplyDeleteand good for you to figure out a workout plan inside your house----=AND DOING IT!---- yes--WE HAVE TO BE STRONG--- WE HAVE NO CHOICE--- --So good to hear your opinion on the big decision-to move or not to move--LOL Lynda