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Comments (14)Kylie is the bomb. Its her fault I didn't anything done today though we stayed on the phone talking for about 3 hours, lol. I can't wait til we can get together some time and visit. I did get everything ready I have to ship out tomorrow so the packages I owe people will be on the way tomorrow instead of today. Hey Kylie the guy came by right after I got off the phone with you and marked out the flower bed. Its not going to be as big as I wanted to include the trees in front but I can add on to it later. I won't have enough bricks but its ok. When I get a chance to pick up some that match these I will expand it. I just need to get it done and since it won't be as big I'm gonna see if he will till around the gazebo thing so I can get it done too. He will be here around noon so it looks like I get to take off work again tomorrow. Whoohooo! I did manage to cook some 10 bean soup with 4 different kinds of meat while I was on the phone so hubby was happy. Thats his favorite and I make a huge pot so I can freeze several meals out of it for the nights I don't feel like cooking. Dang, I wrote a book. Sorry....See MoreLinda could use a hug
Comments (52)Merry Christmas and some decent news for a change. Lee has gained weight and is beginning to act more like his normal self. He is working on his train and sitting at his computer and doing things. He has even begun using his walker for short walks. He has been getting out some and going shopping with me once in a while. Things will still be touch and go with the aneurysm but he is doing so much better. We go to the doctor on Tuesday to learn about his kidney function and that will be the determining facter in how he is living. Thanks for all the prayers. I just learned that I have moderate kidney disease from my diabetes that was worsened by the heat stroke I had at work in July. It has resulted in my body core temperature rising and I have very limited tolerance for heat. I also lost my endorinologist to retirement and they have made no arrangements at his office for one of his partners to take me so my Internist has referred me to a new endo doc. We are preparing for the holiday season and despite the fact that I am totally exhausrted, stressed to the point of dropping and depressed according my Internist I am beginning to feel some joy in the season. I also am excited about my new private endeavour that my friends and I are entering. I can announce that we are opeing a photography business that will include wedding planning, coordination and caterering. I am very happy with the prospects though I am exhausted from all the work I have had to do getting the business plan together, etc. So life is improving in our neck of the woods and we want to thank each of you who have kept us close to your hearts and in your prayers as God is answering those prayers. I love you guys and think of you as part of my family. *hug* and Merry Christmas Linda...See MoreIn dire need of hugs & prayers
Comments (79)YIPPEEE!!! We got a letter from our boy! It's hard to read without crying, but overall he's doing ok. He's safe, has gained a reputation as being an artist, and his drawings are in demand. People are decent to him, no one has threatened him or tried to hurt him. He is bored out of his mind and missing his family desperately. He's currently at an intake facility, where they decide where he'll be sent to finish out his sentence. IF he has to do the whole 13 months, it'll likely be in a minimum security and even possibly at a place where he can go work offsite. The boredom is killing him, gives him too much time think about missing everyone. There is more to share, nothing really new to update, just a lot of great support from people. I'm exhausted, emotionally and physically, but at least now I've heard from my boy again, and can read that letter over and over at my leisure. But for now, I'm off to make dinner....his girlfriend and my eldest DD are coming soon, so I need to feed everyone. Just thought I'd update you all....See MoreI need a boost, or a hug, or a drink or a cry...
Comments (28)I'm so sorry. But this too shall pass and your home will ultimately be wonderful. Ditto what others have said. I would add to that, going forward DOCUMENT EVERYTHING IN WRITING: the ridiculous explanation ("Joe Installer explained to me that the framers should have built the base 1/2" less than specified in the specs but also noted that the framers would have had no way of knowing this..."), and every further conversation and discussion with the framers, installer, etc. Visibly take notes during your next meeting with Joe Installer and write down your questions and his answers and explanations. Ask him to read, date and countersign said notes when your discussion is over. If you are concerned about how a discussion will go, ask a neighbor or friend to be with you during the discussion. The purpose of this friend or neighbor is not just moral support and watching the kiddos, but he/she will stay within earshot and you will also ask her/him to sign your notes as a witness, in front of Joe Installer. This is particularly important if, for example, Joe Installer declines to sign himself. If nothing else, seeing this the subcontractors will begin to take you more seriously and pay extra attention. If needed, these documents will be extremely helpful if you do have to take legal action to get this resolved without paying for a re-do. Been there, done that (not in my current remodel, thank goodness), it works. IMHO, no b-ness is required. You have the facts and logic in your favor. Combined with a calm, no-nonsense, professional manner you will make him see that the only acceptable choice is for him/his firm to eat the cost of redoing it correctly. Looking forward to hearing about your successful resolution of this!...See More
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