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missmeliss


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Remember a few days ago I said, there was a guy who is advertising a room around the corner from me...he has  "big ramshackle house with lots of character", a dog that is starving for another dog's company...and I said i just had a "feeling" about it?

LOL well, we emailed back and forth and he seemed great...super friendly and down to earth and his reasons for renting out rooms seemed sound and...

I called him to say I will be over to see the room yesterday.

"isswillabupmyndjelen" or something like that was the response. And some groaning and then I think he said "I'm moving out OK leave me alone" and some more groaning.

So I guess we know why I had a "feeling" about him LOL.

Glad I found out before actually going there or meeting him or even worse, moving in. I heard the distinct sounds of alcohol and marijuana binging in his moaning and slurring. Just what I need....

I went to meet the other person in the next town and he's super nice but he wanted more money than I could possibly manage and I felt I would literally be tip-toing around the house in my socks wiping the floor behind me in case of footprints. It wasn't workable.

I've applied for 3 more rentals and been rejected.

So I'm resigned to going to my parents for a short time, they are coming tomorrow to haul away my stuff and I will be here in a more or less empty place for another week cleaning up and making sure the security deposit is refunded; after that I will move to their place and get the rent debt here cleared and hopefully it wont be long before I can rent in my own right again and get back into my own place. 

And if that doesn't work then I guess I'll build a raft and take my chances on the open sea, lol.

Nothing changes if nothing changes, I guess...and things are certainly changing....

 

 

 

 



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Maybe  as we know, we can only change ourselves, you can look at what you can do to make this transition to moms ok. Maybe like with an A, not give the boloney any thought. Learn not to take it to heart or in your gut?

I had to get after my MOther one time in my life. She was always getting us food, and whatever, I was widowed with two kids. Was very nice, we adored her. But one time my puppy had a horrible immune disorder so I had to put her down. I got another great danes. She was going on about how much she helps  us etc and I go get a dog...? I told her very politely, then do not help us. Iwill not be controlled just becuz someone helps me! Well next time she came to see us, she brought stuff, we called them i care packages, and bones for dogs! lol She loved animals too. But it cleared the air for many many many years, well till I lost her to bc.

We were best friends. I loved doing for her too. My daughter and I went to her place made a big raised bed garden, filled it with fertile soil.....(c: she loved to garden.

anyway maybe keep a journal and work out what needs tweaking?

You are working on your life. HP will bring your outcome...hugs! PLUS she will take your dog and cat!!!!



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missmeliss


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No deb, no cat. I haven't worked that out yet. No, no-one will take him. I've asked, everyone I can possibly think of.

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Does mom have an outside yard? Its easy to build a cat area, just make a square like 8x8 cover with cheap chicken wire. Make a place to slide in food and take out litter box. water too of course.

Put things in there, old shelves table whatever for cat to lay on. Put in an enclosed floored something. Even a wood box with small opening. put wool blanket in it. Make sure you put a tarp over top of cat gazebo is what I call them. have the south and north sides covered too. always have openings to barns dog houses whatever door facing east and west.

Anyway I am sure you can figure it out. I would say put a door on it but not sure you know how. or gate. You could leave the chicken wire not permanently closed on one side big enough for you to scoot thru to go in. then tie it super well when you go out.

I grew viney stuff on the sides too made it cute. also had a bench inside for me and cats. I don't let my cats free in town.

wish I could help you. I mean it. I would take your cat no question. put notes in vets offices, shelters where ever.

I can see why no cat. Sometimes their manners suck. Mine are all so good, go in and out. Partly why I can say no to no more.

Does not have to be huge but lots of things to sit on.Something tall would be good. Tell mum the other alternative is flying cat to debilyn in Oregon USA!

I don't have a lot but would be happy to pitch in for wood, etc. If you want to do this let me know. You have lost enough already. seems funny since my mother always accepted me as I was. nursing hurt animals in my bedroom, therapy for this sheep in the bath tub. horse eating all her roses and came into the house one time, he got lonely outside....bottle fed a sheep in diapers...duck in the sink. gerbil lived on bathroom counter and would steal the kleenix and run back and put it into the cage...cats on theclean cloths....dogs sneaking on couch when we were gone....a monkey, geez......

so how hard is a cat??? hugs honey



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missmeliss


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She's allergic, no cat anywhere near the place. Plus she hates them so no, no cat. End of story. That won't be negotiated. Nice idea though.

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Temple


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Strange that she can be in your house, if she is profoundly allergic.

And I know she gets to say what goes on in her house.

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bud


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They certainly are changing! I'm glad you found out that the guy wasn't a good idea before moving in! Something else will come up. Sending prayers.

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Yes, lots of changes.  I do feel sad that your cat will not be going with you.



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meliss, I am glad that you found out about the guy before moving in. I'm continuing to pray that the right kind of housing will come open for you, and that God will lead you to it.

Take care of you and be good to yourself.

 



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I am a believer that everything happens for a reason. Maybe this is to help with your relationship with your Mom. Or to help your daughter to have a better relationship. Maybe  the housing you are meant to have is not available at this time.  There is something better for you out there...you just have to wait until the time is right. On the up side...AB can not come with you. Praying for a peaceful, beautiful future for you!

 



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