Don't you love it when...

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I've had a wonderful visit with my daughter, family and friends, but was so happy to return home to hubby......

how is your daughter doing?

[carslo 0]

It is the LAST day of school! And, all you have to do is show up for one more 1/2 day, eat a lovely breakfast, stuff report cards, then you're OUT for summer!!! Love it!!!

Oh wow, we have classes here until June 26th and we start after Labour/Labor Day. Enjoy your well deserved break from the children.

Janet

[Udella&Wiz 325]

I am happy that my oldest stepson stood up like a man and phoned his dad the other night to apologize for being a ####### (his words). He's been resentful since his parents divorce 5 yrs ago and has been caudled by his mother to believe that he is hard done by. My husband and he went out to dinner the other night and had a good talk....feels like things are looking up for their relationship! Happy news.

[Emancipation 2]

I am happy that my oldest stepson stood up like a man and phoned his dad the other night to apologize for being a ####### (his words). He's been resentful since his parents divorce 5 yrs ago and has been caudled by his mother to believe that he is hard done by. My husband and he went out to dinner the other night and had a good talk....feels like things are looking up for their relationship! Happy news.

oh gal, that is terrific and so affirming for your hubby.. glad to hear it!!!

[July09Bride 1]

I am happy that my oldest stepson stood up like a man and phoned his dad the other night to apologize for being a ####### (his words). He's been resentful since his parents divorce 5 yrs ago and has been caudled by his mother to believe that he is hard done by. My husband and he went out to dinner the other night and had a good talk....feels like things are looking up for their relationship! Happy news.

oh gal, that is terrific and so affirming for your hubby.. glad to hear it!!!

That IS good news. I'm glad things are looking up for your husband.

It is the LAST day of school! And, all you have to do is show up for one more 1/2 day, eat a lovely breakfast, stuff report cards, then you're OUT for summer!!! Love it!!!

School's OUT

For

Summah!!!!

Have a great rest, July!

Hmm. Probably "rest" isn't the best word seeing you're doing the immigration thing and getting married. lol. Have a great break from the kids, July!

Yeah, well... one can always try to rest! I'm glad to be able to make phone calls during "normal people hours" and actuall ybe able to speak to a person, instead of always leaving messages.

It is the LAST day of school! And, all you have to do is show up for one more 1/2 day, eat a lovely breakfast, stuff report cards, then you're OUT for summer!!! Love it!!!

Oh wow, we have classes here until June 26th and we start after Labour/Labor Day. Enjoy your well deserved break from the children.

Janet

Thank you! We start back after Labor Day too... well, at least the kids start the day after. Teachers start back the middle of the week before.

[MrsCat 6]

This is kinda long but. . . . .

Our rental is on a hill, we're at the bottom of it. Our nearest neighbor lives slightly above us in a huge, beautiful home. There is a rental on the side of the property which is near our house. Just as we moved in, our neighbor Hans lost his renter.

When we first met Hans, he told us that he was a real estate investor and had built the monster house to sell as an investment. The market turned, and now he's stuck living in the house (5 bed/6 bath) until the market rebounds. We assumed that he was one of those people that into making a buck. He was very interested in how much we were paying for our rental, how we found it, were utilities etc included. Of course he was also interested if we had friends who were in need of a place to rent (essentially move into his rental). He seemed nice enough - but it was a strange initial meeting of a neighbor. We let that color our impression of Hans.

So its been 2 months and we've become friends with Hans. We realized that he's really not into money at all and just really likes to build and construct things. He loves talking about real estate because that's his passion. Properties and ways to construct the best views. How the position a house to make the most of the trade winds so A/C isn't necessary. He's friendly and always willing to offer his help to cut the lawn or lend a tool if we're fixing something. We really couldn't have a better neighbor. He is the first person I have ever met from Denmark and I just adore him.

Yesterday we noticed a young couple with a baby had moved in to his rental. So today we were talking with Hans over the fence and he said that they had finally found some renters. He said that someone told him that a young couple needed a place to stay because the man had become unemployed and he had a baby on the way. He simply said "sometimes people just need a break." He left it at that.

Hans had been asking $695 (including electric/water) for the rental. Very cheap rent for the Hamakua Coast.

So later we met the man with his 1 year old daughter. He told us that he had been working at a plantation not too far from here, where he worked for room and board for him, his daughter and pregnant wife. They lived in a hostel with 20 other people with 2 bathrooms. No place for a baby and one on the way. Hans was told about their situation from a friend of a friend. So Hans approached them to live in his rental for $300/month. Hans told him that he couldn't have a young family in need when he had an opening in his house.

What a guy. He really renews my faith in humanity.

[Flames9_RN 358]

That is Super!!!!

[Carlawarla 1]

This is kinda long but. . . . .

Our rental is on a hill, we're at the bottom of it. Our nearest neighbor lives slightly above us in a huge, beautiful home. There is a rental on the side of the property which is near our house. Just as we moved in, our neighbor Hans lost his renter.

When we first met Hans, he told us that he was a real estate investor and had built the monster house to sell as an investment. The market turned, and now he's stuck living in the house (5 bed/6 bath) until the market rebounds. We assumed that he was one of those people that into making a buck. He was very interested in how much we were paying for our rental, how we found it, were utilities etc included. Of course he was also interested if we had friends who were in need of a place to rent (essentially move into his rental). He seemed nice enough - but it was a strange initial meeting of a neighbor. We let that color our impression of Hans.

So its been 2 months and we've become friends with Hans. We realized that he's really not into money at all and just really likes to build and construct things. He loves talking about real estate because that's his passion. Properties and ways to construct the best views. How the position a house to make the most of the trade winds so A/C isn't necessary. He's friendly and always willing to offer his help to cut the lawn or lend a tool if we're fixing something. We really couldn't have a better neighbor. He is the first person I have ever met from Denmark and I just adore him.

Yesterday we noticed a young couple with a baby had moved in to his rental. So today we were talking with Hans over the fence and he said that they had finally found some renters. He said that someone told him that a young couple needed a place to stay because the man had become unemployed and he had a baby on the way. He simply said "sometimes people just need a break." He left it at that.

Hans had been asking $695 (including electric/water) for the rental. Very cheap rent for the Hamakua Coast.

So later we met the man with his 1 year old daughter. He told us that he had been working at a plantation not too far from here, where he worked for room and board for him, his daughter and pregnant wife. They lived in a hostel with 20 other people with 2 bathrooms. No place for a baby and one on the way. Hans was told about their situation from a friend of a friend. So Hans approached them to live in his rental for $300/month. Hans told him that he couldn't have a young family in need when he had an opening in his house.

What a guy. He really renews my faith in humanity.

Oh my...what a treasure Hans is. This story brought tears to my eyes. Sounds like Hans has a heart of gold, and will be a special friend to have.

[Krikit 1,164]

I am happy that my oldest stepson stood up like a man and phoned his dad the other night to apologize for being a ####### (his words). He's been resentful since his parents divorce 5 yrs ago and has been caudled by his mother to believe that he is hard done by. My husband and he went out to dinner the other night and had a good talk....feels like things are looking up for their relationship! Happy news.

That is sooooooooooo great, Udella. I love it when kids finally "get it". It takes a huge weight off your shoulders which you didn't even really realize you were carrying.

What a guy. He really renews my faith in humanity.

That is AWESOME, Cat. What a wonderful man. He really is a Great Dane.

[JillA 2]

Ohhh Cat I loved that story. It just warmed my heart, as lately it's bad news after bad news everywhere and it's so nice to hear something truly kind and not selfish.

[Emancipation 2]

yes indeed Cat.. i needed a story like that.. to realized that the money grabbing, power hungry, selfishness that I see in the North East is not how everyone is..

[BH45 0]

I've had a wonderful visit with my daughter, family and friends, but was so happy to return home to hubby......

how is your daughter doing?

She is doing well. At this point, she is dealing with her illness -mono- but is also on a high from winning the MVP for grade 9 girls badminton.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Thank you for telling us about Hans, Cat - that is a great story, totally reaffirming belief in the goodness of people.

[moni_calla 0]

This is kinda long but. . . . .

Our rental is on a hill, we're at the bottom of it. Our nearest neighbor lives slightly above us in a huge, beautiful home. There is a rental on the side of the property which is near our house. Just as we moved in, our neighbor Hans lost his renter.

When we first met Hans, he told us that he was a real estate investor and had built the monster house to sell as an investment. The market turned, and now he's stuck living in the house (5 bed/6 bath) until the market rebounds. We assumed that he was one of those people that into making a buck. He was very interested in how much we were paying for our rental, how we found it, were utilities etc included. Of course he was also interested if we had friends who were in need of a place to rent (essentially move into his rental). He seemed nice enough - but it was a strange initial meeting of a neighbor. We let that color our impression of Hans.

So its been 2 months and we've become friends with Hans. We realized that he's really not into money at all and just really likes to build and construct things. He loves talking about real estate because that's his passion. Properties and ways to construct the best views. How the position a house to make the most of the trade winds so A/C isn't necessary. He's friendly and always willing to offer his help to cut the lawn or lend a tool if we're fixing something. We really couldn't have a better neighbor. He is the first person I have ever met from Denmark and I just adore him.

Yesterday we noticed a young couple with a baby had moved in to his rental. So today we were talking with Hans over the fence and he said that they had finally found some renters. He said that someone told him that a young couple needed a place to stay because the man had become unemployed and he had a baby on the way. He simply said "sometimes people just need a break." He left it at that.

Hans had been asking $695 (including electric/water) for the rental. Very cheap rent for the Hamakua Coast.

So later we met the man with his 1 year old daughter. He told us that he had been working at a plantation not too far from here, where he worked for room and board for him, his daughter and pregnant wife. They lived in a hostel with 20 other people with 2 bathrooms. No place for a baby and one on the way. Hans was told about their situation from a friend of a friend. So Hans approached them to live in his rental for $300/month. Hans told him that he couldn't have a young family in need when he had an opening in his house.

What a guy. He really renews my faith in humanity.

What a beautiful story!!!

[BermyCat 1]

The grocery store around the corner has just started stocking Mars bars! I've missed and figured I'd have to start mail ordering them.

It's silly but it make s me happy.

~ Catherine