Remember the old Boarding Houses..

But Georgia, when I was in 4th Grade he was in 1st, or worse, Kindergarten:lofl:pre-puberty, LOL, I never heard that, LOL!
 
Kaya said:
Wish I had a place walkable to kayak. Seems like the place Denise is at is perfect.
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I am fortunate to be here, they treat me like family, and allow me to earn part of my keep helping out around here;) It's far from perfect, but right now, my focus is on how lucky I am;)
 
Ina said:
Go for it Denise, have a little fun, it's just a BBQ. :wave:
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I like the idea of seeing how he is around folks:) I want someone that enjoys get-togethers, and just adjusts well to all kinds of people and situations. Maybe I better bring him on here if we start hitting it off for real, and let you guys work him over good, LOL!! He's kind of handsome, I don't think I'll even need a bag:playful:
 
I'm not worried about the age, well, I mentioned it so I guess it does cross my mind. But he and I look the same age pretty much, he's in better shape, LOL! We were just talking about hikes, and places he's been and wants to go to more places. Oh, he likes to cook too! Now there's a plus, course he didn't say if he's a good cook, LOL!!
 
So have you checked with your housemates about his joining the festivities?

JMO, maybe having to do with the generation, but I really like guys to stay the heck out of the kitchen even when they're good cooks. They make too much darned mess and what they think is "cleaned up" usually isn't. Not to mention, if they can't cook at all and need directions for even boiling water, they're happy to eat whatever is put in front of them.

DH occasionally made grilled cheese sandwiches. He made really good spaghetti sauce, but it was a darned nuisance to get out the ladder to wash the splatters off the walls and ceiling:D He was one of those people who was convinced that turning the heat way up cooked food faster, never mind that it also burned it faster and made a bigger mess.
 
GeorgiaXplant said:
So have you checked with your housemates about his joining the festivities?

JMO, maybe having to do with the generation, but I really like guys to stay the heck out of the kitchen even when they're good cooks. They make too much darned mess and what they think is "cleaned up" usually isn't. Not to mention, if they can't cook at all and need directions for even boiling water, they're happy to eat whatever is put in front of them.

DH occasionally made grilled cheese sandwiches. He made really good spaghetti sauce, but it was a darned nuisance to get out the ladder to wash the splatters off the walls and ceiling:D He was one of those people who was convinced that turning the heat way up cooked food faster, never mind that it also burned it faster and made a bigger mess.
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Hi Georgia, no, the bbq is up at my neighbors. Only my landlord and I are invited. They don't know the other renters here;) I am going to stop in tonight at my neighbors and ask what I can bring, and can I ask a date, if I have one;)

I haven't any choice on the other renters that share the kitchen, some are clean, others, not so great. I do the deep-cleaning, and always change out towels and dish-rags. You'd think if you let them go a bit, which I have, someone would think to do it, but nope, LOL!! That's ok, I always see it as helping my landlord keep the place nice. It is a lovely home. I can't stand to see folks not take care of things, they tear up the window blinds sometimes, etc. Just don't care about other's belongings. hugs, Denise
 
Kaya said:
my back yard that is outside the door in my bedroom wall I installed:

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Shared dining room that has been turned into a sort of den for everyone.

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HALF of what used to be the living room and is now a huge bedroom:

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Small bedroom that is now a library:

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I love your place..I have knotty pine in my bathroom and knotty alder in my kitchen..Love the feel of cozy cabin style home..And your yard is delightful..:)
 
Denise, not a "date"! Ask if you can bring a "friend". Friend.

And Kaya, I guess you haven't figured out a way to make the bumble bees find a new home?
 
Nope, Georgia. They are still there but not as many. They still try to come in the house though..and the dogs are still wary of going out there. Spoke to my backyard neighbor that his yard butts up to mine..he said he has been squashing them too...they are all over his front yard. Guess he has a nest too. Big influx of bumble bees around here. Guess we will just have to deal with their presence until October when they go into hibernation. Or leave for greener pastures.
 
Since my landlord said we do not have to move...I haev been thinking about checking prices for an outside enclosed patio. I can have all my potted plants in there, my swing, lawn chairs, etc..but it will be enclosed with screen and a screen door. I gotta find out how much its going to cost, but it would be great for this fall and winter to sit outside without being rained on...or bumblebees bugging me.
 
Kaya said:
Denise, it is a doable dream. Find a 4 bedroom house. Talk to the owners. You want to rent it. You have people who want to contribute to its upkeep. You want to have roomies. That is what they are, essentially. Roommates. Their rent goes to the major rent. You do the collecting. You are responsible for that rent. You rely on the roommates to pay their rent in a timely manner. You do all the rental checking on whether they can afford their portion of the rent. You get 3 roomies. They are responsible for the upkeep of their rooms. You supply the kitchen and the cooking utensils. You have rules. Make sure they follow them. And get a deposit on each room.

I have been a property manager for over 40 years, now retired. Now I rent rooms in the rental house I am in. It works for me and has been for 10 years.
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Who cleans the bathrooms and mops the floors?
 
You're it Ruth!! Thank you for volunteering, you were right?:lofl:

Nah, I have that figured out;) Since I'm only dreaming, I might as well dream big! That means a housekeeper, a pool-boy, and someone just to do the cooking:playful:
 
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