For Older People with Sense

Meant to say about the market. That is one of the reasons we bought now. The house had been on the market since February and they were listed at $200,000 first (which is still good!!). Because they got no bites, they lowered to $177,900 and then accepted our offer of $172,500. We never would have gotten that if they had just listed. As for us, we are going in just under market value to sell quickly or even get multiple offers. Our house will show better than even the more expensive ones because of our updates. The other houses look tired. Ours is recently done. This is the only thread I am talking about this on, so I have to remember it`s you gals I have to update!

Barbe, I look forward to seeing your house when it's listed, too.  Years ago I had a real estate license.  Always liked looking at other people's houses! 

It's warming up to 81 degrees F here today.  Don't know what the C equation is.  Most of the weekenders here at the resort (campground) have taken their boats out into the middle of the lake where they'll cool off in the water and drink whatever beverages they prefer.  We were invited to go along, plus could take out the little pontoon boat we're free to use, but we avoid the direct sunlight in our old age.  We both get skin cancers. 

Found some nice veggies at the farmers' mkt today.  MN gardens are finally producing.  DH and I both enjoy home-grown veggies.

I am always amazed at how much difference the humidity makes in how the temperature affects us. 80 F can be pleasant with little humidity and horrible with a lot. In San Diego it was  rare to have high humidity but now the warm humid air is arriving more and more often from Mexico. It prompted us about 10 years ago to put in central air conditioning. We really don't use it very much,  but it really makes a difference with the monsoonal.air. We are lucky in that our temperatures always cool off at night. ⛵

Lisa, San Diego is reputed to have the most ideal weather in the US.  And you're right about the humidity factor.  Humid is not comfortable.

Today it's cooler.  Our thermometer indicates it's 64 degrees outside.  The sky is overcast and it's gloomy, with chance of rain throughout the day.  But tomorrow is supposed to be sunny and mild, more perfect weather.

Today I'm off to the Laundromat with a BIG bag of quarters.  I gather up laundry every two weeks and go to a nice Laundromat in town.  I'm hoping that everyone else with laundry to do doesn't have the same idea today!

Leah,  thinking of you and hope that you stay safe. 

Leah, Thanks for checking in. You've been in my thoughts. Stay safe.

Leah, I pray that you and your family continue to stay safe.  The conflict seems to have gone on forever and shows no sign of a solution, and I know we're all so concerned about  you and your family.

We kept our oldest grandchild, Logan, today for the last time since he starts kindergarten tomorrow.  I know we can keep him for teacher workdays and during vacations, etc, but this is sort of an end to the way things have been.  She who complained so much about keeping him all the time when we kept him 5 days/ week found herself getting a bit teary this afternoon.  At least I'm in better shape than DIL!  It's always hard when they first go to school. 

My 65th birthday's coming up in January and I've been inundated with mail regarding medicare supplemental insurance.  It's a bit frightening to learn just how many companies have access to our personal data.  

Hope all are well and had a good weekend.

Kathy

I had a fun afternoon with friends Sunday. We went to The Sound of Music, being shown at a beautifully restored movie theater, the Alabama. They even had the old Wurlitzer organ come out of the floor and play before and during intermission. Of course, we have all seen this movie many times, but seeing it on the big screen with all the familiar songs, was awesome.  Such a nice afternoon!  Wilsie

Am listing our house today and pics will be done by the agency. I will post when they are live. Staging has been killing me, I still have to do my sewing room!!!! AND finish laying a tile floor in the basement bathroom. We put in a new low-flow toilet and decided to lay new peel and stick tiles and my DH started and now I have to finish.....feeling a bit overwhelmed here....

When the Sound of Music premiered in San Diego, I escorted around the actress that played the oldest girl. Lots of excitement. that was in 1965 I think, then a couple of years ago I sat next to one of the later Von Trapp children at my husband's college reunion at Dartmouth. I think he was class of 1963. At any rate it was fun talking with him..

I would be angry too Barbe but not at myself!

Chrissy, it is so much fun to get a new camera💜💜💜💜

retirement is just wonderful