CRAZY TOWN WAITING ROOM - TESTS coming up? All Stages Welcome.

Iris, you'll figure out something. I think the train is a good idea...taking a pal might make for a fun ride!

Well, I've mentioned the new house we were buying in our new locale here in Santa Fe: sadly, the deal fell through: inspections found serious problems with the installation of the heating/HVAC system, and without re-venting the entire system there could be a danger of too much CO2 in the house. Not good. The problem was that fixing it and venting properly would have been expensive. We asked the sellers for a price reduction to cover that cost. They refused.

So... we backed out of the deal, which of course we were allowed to do since there was this hidden problem with the HVAC. But being the type to get back on the horse that threw me, we went out house shopping today...and darned if we didn't find one we like better! It is in totally move in ready condition, with a dreamy kitchen and back yard, and a beautiful master bedroom, on 1.5 acres of land....Best of all, the asking price is really good.

The only issue we have with the house is that it is quite a bit bigger than we need: I could have an entire room just set aside for when the grandkids visit! We said we were downsizing....hah! Should I just stop feeling guilty about buying more than I need? Of course, they have to accept our offer first.....

Anyway, I know. It's a good type of problem.

Hugs to all;

Octogirl

That's a bonus Octo!

Octo, congrats on finding the new house. Don't feel too bad about having too much room: a guest room is a luxury many people wish they had (instead of putting guests on couches or even the floor). And if you have a hobby--sewing, painting, sculpture, even recording--you now have dedicated space for it.

Iris, when you gotta go, you gotta go--and when you don't wanna go, you do what you have to. I never followed the Imodium directions, because who takes that stuff until they actually acutely need it? It's not expensive, and it'll kick in when it kicks in (and eventually, always does--in my case, it's always on the last day of a vacation, even the morning of our flight home. Bless SW for not charging to cancel or postpone a flight, and the hotels for letting us stay an extra day).

octogirl-Oh no! How disappointing for you. There's another house out there even more perfect than this one. The housing market in my area has significantly slowed down during the past 6 months. Your housing market appears to be very competitive. Hopefully the next perfect house you find there will be no other offers. Therefore no bidding war.

iris- hoping your tummy stays calm.

Dear Beppy/slowdeepbreath,

TWO years today you became our ANGEL...I miss you...

Di

I miss you too Beppy.

How is everyone doing?

xoxox

Octogirl

Hi all ..so close to Christmas ..been busy trying to wrap parents this morning..It's my most hated Christmas job ..somehow I continually seem to be loosing the sizzors, stinky tape etc etc 🙄

Octo ..so sorry about the house ..like others are saying you will definitely find the ideal home !!

Iris ..how are you ? Hope the tummy issues have settled down .

Our new home is getting closer to bring built ...We are planning to move in January 28 ..I'm getting excited !

Hugs

well holiday is almost here, seems my sister. Nephew and his fiancee are coming for a. short visit, flying down sat. Then back on. Sunday, should be interesting but fun.

Tummy is still rocky, just back from lunch witn pals, tummy needs some meds to settle down,

Teatime is fine if all you have is tea. But, no, the goodies are just too good to resist.

chisandy- I just finished reading Michelle Obama's new book. I enjoyed it immensely. Tonight my thoughts are with RBG for speedy recovery. She is one tough lady.

Chisandy- I'm with you. I've always had tremendous admiration and respect 4 RBG . She's not only tough she's compassionate and kind. I love her workout shirt which has the slogan Super Diva plastered on the front.

hard not to admire rbg, her story of the diagnosis, hits close to my experience with my reoccurance, am. Sure glad i do not need to be at sloan i. Nyc today, traffic would be ungodly!

Just checked my families flight fro. Boston, amazingly it looks to be on time, looking forkward to visit

morning! Tummy is what it is.

My family just left, amazing but their flight from. Boston yesterday was on time! My pal who runs limo companay picked them up and i was stunned how smoothly all went. We went out to a italian joint, we all ate way too much food,, all in all it was a very nice trip. I ate way too much so now paying the price but so worth it.

Great to see my family