Star Rant, The Empire Strikes Wack

[oohpartiv 484]

Merry, I'm so sorry! Losing a pet can be so hard. At least be comforted by the fact that he died in the comforts of home, with the people he loved.

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

I am wondering if I no longer smell the pungent odor of cat urine because I have been in the house a couple of hours or because I have been cleaning and running an air filter.

[Darnell 8,479]

acclimation..... congrats ! [i hate that smell - until i not smell it -- for me - is always acclimation ]

[NikLR 13,231]

So... we had to redo our offer on the house. I guess they had one for full asking price in cash. Can only hope now and keep looking. It's hard to go against all cash.

[SAT 9,609]

SIL called up and complained about bedbugs.....

Funny when she was here, she complained about bed bugs.....

I suspect Gump's sleeping quarters at work is full of bed bugs.....

Next, where's J?

[SAT 9,609]

Oh no...California chrome didn't make it...... Aw man I liked that horse. He showed everyone what an 8000 dollar horse can do.

[N-o-l-a 7,168]

Nlr - not that hard if you come in higher and maybe your REA mentions to theirs what a nice couple you are and how this your first house, etc.

Sometimes sellers take it into consideration, but money always talks. What is your game plan? Are you in love with the house?

[SAT 9,609]

Some owners (especially old folks) care about who they sell the house to.

[NikLR 13,231]

Nlr - not that hard if you come in higher and maybe your REA mentions to theirs what a nice couple you are and how this your first house, etc.

Sometimes sellers take it into consideration, but money always talks. What is your game plan? Are you in love with the house?

We offered higher than initially. Our realtor is a nice guy so I'm sure he put in a good word. This home is in the perfect location for us. We'd likely be in it for the next 10-15 years. It even has a craft room. Just a little room that has a bright window, facing the backyard, with a desk and shelves already. Hubs wants it for me so I'll do more art and the booger will have a place to keep all her art stuff too.

They have until Monday night to let us know (they wanted more time than the initial 24 hours, so we gave them 72.) All I can do is hope.

[NikLR 13,231]

We've offered as high as the realtor thinks it's worth. Considering he's steered us away from some major problems in homes we've seen (why do you have to put a bucket load of putty on a corner or patch up huge spots in the wall?), I really do think he's trying his best for us. I found him randomly by messaging through the remax site and I'd totally recommend him to anyone!

Some owners (especially old folks) care about who they sell the house to.

The old owners used to rent it out, and decided they didn't want to deal with that anymore and put it on the market. I haven't googled them yet. LOL Trying to NOT be too creepy.

Googled the house though.. they bought it in 2011 for 149k.

Who knows, maybe they'll take pity since I'm Canadian and they had a Canadian flag in the garage. LOL! Stranger things have happened in life.

Edited June 8, 2014 by NLR

[SAT 9,609]

We've offered as high as the realtor thinks it's worth.

A house is worth what you're willing to pay for it.

Also please remember, unless you have a "buyers agent", the agent works for the seller.

[NikLR 13,231]

A house is worth what you're willing to pay for it.

Also please remember, unless you have a "buyers agent", the agent works for the seller.

Yes this is our buyer's agent. It's not the seller's agent.

[SAT 9,609]

Oh ok, then it's a different ball game...

[Ontarkie 14,383]

Good luck Niki!

Been a long day, daughter had lots of fun will post pics when i get a chance

[TBoneTX 45,873]

Toothy,

The following was composed with a cat in mind, but apply it to your dog, si ma'am. I relied upon it when Miss Daffy had to be euthanized two years ago, and the eyes still get wet upon every reading.

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(Title & Author Unknown)

"I'll lend to you a kitten," God said,
"To love while she lives, and mourn when she's dead.
Maybe for 12 or 13 years, or maybe 2 or 3 --
But will you, till I call her back, take care of her for Me?

"She'll bring her charms to gladden you, and should her stay be brief,
You'll always have her memories as solace for your grief.
I cannot promise she will stay, since all from Earth return,
But there are lessons taught below I want this kitten to learn.

"I've looked the whole world over in search of teachers true,
And from the folk that crowd life's land, I have chosen you.
Now will you give her all your love, not think the labor vain?
Nor hate Me when I come to take My kitten home again?"

And my heart replied at once, "My Lord, Thy will be done.
For all the joys this kitten brings, the risk of grief I'll run.
We'll shelter her with tenderness, we'll love her while we may,
And for the happiness she gives, forever grateful stay.

"But should You call her back to You much sooner than we planned,
We'll brave the bitter grief that comes, and try to understand.

"If by our love we've managed Your wishes to achieve,
In memory of her sweet love, please help us while we grieve.
When our cherished kitten departs this world of strife,
Please send another needing soul for us to love all her life."