tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post215953669513541200..comments2024-03-17T04:14:05.997-05:00Comments on Sam, Coffee, Money, & Thyme: Friday Free for All- People Are So DifferentSAMhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-25532947550102457062022-05-16T17:01:24.364-05:002022-05-16T17:01:24.364-05:00And I wouldn't say touch- perhaps sensitive/ e...And I wouldn't say touch- perhaps sensitive/ empathetic. Ugh, I'm lost on your blog comments, and I lost yours in my spam but found it. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-52048357096557476002022-05-16T05:34:52.466-05:002022-05-16T05:34:52.466-05:00I do not want to be referree ever! It sounds like ...I do not want to be referree ever! It sounds like your oldest might be like your Sissie. Youngest might be like your little Sis, and you and your middle might be peas in a pod. SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-63838264449674142872022-05-16T05:32:51.588-05:002022-05-16T05:32:51.588-05:00Free service as I have big ears and time in my han...Free service as I have big ears and time in my hands.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-35141095300019267662022-05-16T05:29:18.510-05:002022-05-16T05:29:18.510-05:00He was probably amazed at his good fortune marryin...He was probably amazed at his good fortune marrying such an accomplished woman with family to to boot!SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-977697367727403122022-05-15T23:22:37.433-05:002022-05-15T23:22:37.433-05:00Jre again I have to laugh remembering that first r...Jre again I have to laugh remembering that first round of house redo. We come from do it yourself people, her husband not. Have more assets and they hire things. Well he left for the weekend and came back and we’d (my two daughters and I) painted a kitchen (after horrible layers of wallpaper), living room, dining room, hall (wallpaper (from even the 40’s under some layers, beautiful) bathroom (wallpaper) and two bedrooms. He was shocked and we could hardly move ha! Funny how another time he left and my daughter on her own retiled the kitchen (it was gold green). She did peel and stick tile, gray, black and white and it looked amazing! He probably got scared to leave wondering what she’d do next. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-19905922766956677552022-05-15T15:41:25.261-05:002022-05-15T15:41:25.261-05:00How much do you charge for hearing someone's w...How much do you charge for hearing someone's woes I wonder.<br />Ur-spohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04237644452200889946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-30620063749815203932022-05-14T03:44:05.734-05:002022-05-14T03:44:05.734-05:00Yes- she's learned a lot. Yesterday she knew t...Yes- she's learned a lot. Yesterday she knew to see the weaknesses that would have been a money drain to resolve, despite how clean and sleek the house looked. Gallons of paint and and an afternoon with friends covers bad colors. A crumbling retaining wall, postage stamp size kitchen, and cracked garage foundation, can't be fixed with a wallpaper steamer and elbow grease. She doesn't mind working on it to make it hers and you're right- the bones and location are pivotal to a decision.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-14369205294718932222022-05-14T03:04:27.039-05:002022-05-14T03:04:27.039-05:00I didn't know you took your diet coke so serio...I didn't know you took your diet coke so seriously. I don't have rules- more boundaries about space. I can buy more things but need to be able to retreat.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-11238552614508989192022-05-14T03:02:39.118-05:002022-05-14T03:02:39.118-05:00It would be interesting to have a crystal ball to ...It would be interesting to have a crystal ball to look to next year at this time. I'm hoping life is different for all of us in a good way, but the reacclimation to joint household will be interesting.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-82505054686739969722022-05-14T03:00:31.632-05:002022-05-14T03:00:31.632-05:00Different is good as long as we can negotiate our ...Different is good as long as we can negotiate our own time as with there's. It'll be a short period that we're going to manage so can do it.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-29848916164789765812022-05-14T02:58:14.765-05:002022-05-14T02:58:14.765-05:00Honestly, probably not. She could have had a list ...Honestly, probably not. She could have had a list made. Had Tuesday and Wednesday out of isolation and all day Thursday. It's just how she's wired. Good luck to your friend.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-33761741657688376202022-05-14T02:56:19.353-05:002022-05-14T02:56:19.353-05:00Good luck with your purge. If nothing, a forced li...Good luck with your purge. If nothing, a forced living period will help us all appreciate our own space. I'll not judge on your China sets. If they make you happy, they should be part of your life.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-57090119176806351532022-05-14T02:53:43.915-05:002022-05-14T02:53:43.915-05:00I feel like we're all living for those gorgeou...I feel like we're all living for those gorgeous weather days. Spring was really challenging.SAMhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16485146123969622896noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-15064535019297175842022-05-13T17:58:00.759-05:002022-05-13T17:58:00.759-05:00For your daughter she would most likely have seen ...For your daughter she would most likely have seen several houses and have decided distinct minimum needs such as square footage, location, bedrooms and bathrooms (probably location location). Plus the basic are the bones good?. My daughter and her husband bought about three years ago in Robbinsdale. What a wonderful area and so close to downtown Minneapolis. Their commutes like 15 minutes. Her husband actually works In real estate but it didn’t real help (commercial management). Even then every house sold out from under them, usually 30 showings scheduled within the first 24 hours. …. Cash offers etc. They were so sad over a few houses they lost. They’re in a 1940’s post war house, second owner! It’s beautiful!! It had great bones! My other daughter and I went and spent days steaming wallpaper, painted every room, floor refinished second year. New light fixtures,… as the times gone on. But I have a different opinion than most others, yes your daughter shouldn’t feel pushed into anything but the market is even worse now. I think most people have not met this type of having to decide or you lose. Know your needs, look beyond dated and hopes she finds something! Sorry I can’t seem to not comment as anonymous. JreAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-38081366487295764972022-05-13T16:49:03.020-05:002022-05-13T16:49:03.020-05:00I would have two cardinal rules for anyone living ...I would have two cardinal rules for anyone living with me--don't eat my last banana and don't drink my last Diet Coke. There would be other rules, but the first two are paramount.Practical Parsimonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08419071209412207674noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-88737220307625054912022-05-13T14:47:23.187-05:002022-05-13T14:47:23.187-05:00While both my sons get along fabulously they are s...While both my sons get along fabulously they are so, so different. For Christmas last year I gave no. 1 a screwdriver and typed up the instruction manual, while no. 2 can and does install entire home heating and cooling systems! That being said, no. 1 works in a field very, very linked to covid (without being a brain, just a grunt) but is the epitome of diplomacy and intimidated by no-one. He is totally capable of holding his own, even around diplomats, whereas no. 2 would shrivel and die if he had to work in an office. Thank goodness we're all different!Treadershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08613671137557939083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-55554887303229000712022-05-13T14:09:00.501-05:002022-05-13T14:09:00.501-05:00My girls are exactly the same. All different ways...My girls are exactly the same. All different ways of living and they get on each other' s nerves. Then I am supposed to be the referee. So it can be hard. I so understand. The oldest is bossy, the middle is touchy and the youngest, is the youngest....Out My windowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13456481267171643227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-57984055845025372912022-05-13T12:25:27.618-05:002022-05-13T12:25:27.618-05:00I hope your daughter has a great trip. I think I f...I hope your daughter has a great trip. I think I fall close to her packing mindset. <br />Everyone is different. TheHub is even more last minute than I am. <br />Good for your daughter not being rushed into finding a house. Anne in the kitchenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533249631969001657noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-58472134616463498682022-05-13T12:03:32.023-05:002022-05-13T12:03:32.023-05:00I wonder if your DD would've shopped last week...I wonder if your DD would've shopped last week if not for covid? I can see myself being last minute as well but you're right earlier would've been much better. I hope she can find decent employment, she's done so well so far. Good luck on the househunting,my friend is looking but won't be pushed into anything either! JiCaLuhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01248032746458381727noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-24238631079675252362022-05-13T09:17:02.512-05:002022-05-13T09:17:02.512-05:00The house hunt tag-along sounds like fun. Good for...The house hunt tag-along sounds like fun. Good for your daughter for not allowing herself to feel pushed. My finish carpenters were in our new place yesterday, and will return again today. I was hoping for a June move, but, realistically, it will probably be July, which should ensure better weather. I would have thought that having moved here in 2019, we'd have maintained the near-minimalist style of the purge, but somehow, there is more stuff--most of it DD's. I can't even think of boxing up her stuff for the move. She's tidy, but likes a lot of stuff. Her elder brother is very messy, but has very few items. It would take less than 30 minutes to box his stuff, and move his clothing. Personaly, I'm quite tidy, and aside from my China sets, (I have 10 which I switch out, while others stay in China cupboard or are in boxes in the linen closet from when we moved here...crazy, I know) I like to keep things simple. Youngest is somewhere in the middle. Like you said, people are different, and love them though we may, we may find certain aspects difficult, at best, if not downright incompatible.Meg B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09871105973774159424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6173509801114364154.post-81877119542245710932022-05-13T08:51:05.141-05:002022-05-13T08:51:05.141-05:00Today is a half day for me so I'll be done by ...Today is a half day for me so I'll be done by 10 am. We have shopping to do tomorrow and I have a bit of planting to do this weekend. The weather is supposed to be gorgeous so I'm looking forward to that.<br />Have a great Friday Sam!!Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10808093713899800649noreply@blogger.com