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Good morning. Already been out the door. My daughter's friend picked her up at 6:30. She called me 10 minutes later. His truck was broke done, in need of gas and a jump, so off I went. Poor guy's clunker needed plenty of assistance. He offered me the $2 or 3 in change he was going to use to get gas. I told him to keep it. It's tough out there right now for many.

 

Last night was eventful too. Neighbor knocked on our door asking for a fire extinguisher. Her kitchen oven was on fire. We gave her the one we had but it wasn't enough, so the volunteer fire department had to be called. They responded quickly and did a great job. The oven and the wall behind it had to be ripped out but everybody was safe and other than smoke, there's apparently no other issues. it's a good idea to have a fire extinguisher. I ordered a 2 pack last night to replenish ours.

 

The oven is electric and apparently the thermostat wouldn't shut off. She was visibly upset. I asked if she had home owner's insurance. It's her recently deceased grandmother's house so she's not sure.

 

Good morning. Slept like crap last night. I have to take mom to the doctor this morning. We have the visiting nurse, PT, and an aide come to the house. She told the aide she didn’t want her there and called the agency to cancel. She told them her children will take care of her. So today we be having a talk with the doctor about the aide situation as well as not driving. Tense moments in my future.

 

Frustrating to say the least

 

Praying for you as you navigate this difficult conversation

 

Morning. Have a great day. Stay Well…Stay Safe

 

Sorry been there done that with my mom everytime I hire somebody she would fire them

 

Sorry.
This conversation will not go well.

 

Hang in there Paul

 

Good morning everybody

 

Good morning

Good luck Paul likely will not go well and yes will be some tense moments. You know that going in so have that in your favor even though still have to work through it. Remember you are the Rocketman and you got this

 

I feel like I say this a lot but I will again; Best Wishes.

 

Good Morning old timers

Good luck. navigating this stuff is super hard. My 90 yr old Mom just told us kids she's contacted a realtor to move OUT of her facility she just moved into a couple years ago. Everyone there is too old and just waiting to die and she's not staying. "I'm not asking permission, I'm letting you know!"

Did I mention she's 90? And trips over everything? She's got her faculties, and has managed her assets well. Tough stuff. I feel for you @vssman

 

Laughing only cuz I hear this quite often from my 91 yo Dad. He is still living by himself in his house.

 

Time to get moving, we’re burning daylight