Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Home Invasion

Yes, I'm still alive. I've extended my business hours, for obvious reasons. My house has been converted into a tax office for my MIL. It's a long story...and I'm too tired to relate the details. Suffice it to say, my life has been turned inside out.

When sufficient time has passed I'll relate all the gory minutia.

(Next door a very nice house is for sale. Yesterday she mentioned she might walk over and write a check for its purchase. I fainted.)

Stephen 
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27 comments:

  1. Andolphus GreyApril 10, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Time for man camp?

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    1. StephenApril 10, 2013 at 9:37 PM

      I wish. But I'm poor and need to work. Thanks, Bubba.

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  2. Rev. PaulApril 10, 2013 at 10:02 AM

    Sixbears is onto something - head to the Boar's Nest!

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    1. StephenApril 10, 2013 at 9:38 PM

      Maybe, next weekend. Until then, hell on earth. Thanks, my good friend.

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  3. AnonymousApril 10, 2013 at 10:54 AM

    Glad to hear your still alive Stephen :)

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    1. StephenApril 10, 2013 at 9:39 PM

      Thanks, pretty girl...but my feet hurt...she runs me to death.

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  4. MattApril 10, 2013 at 10:56 AM

    Stephen..... that purchase of the house next door would be for you to move into....

    Just so you know.

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  5. PioneerPreppyApril 10, 2013 at 11:27 AM

    So not funny....but.

    HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA

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    1. StephenApril 10, 2013 at 9:40 PM

      sigh...I know. May a bee sting you in a very sensitive area below your navel....

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  6. johnnybApril 10, 2013 at 11:30 AM

    I suppose things could be worse, but then again, maybe not. Keep the chin up my friend.

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    1. StephenApril 10, 2013 at 9:41 PM

      Ah, the things we do for those we love. Thanks, Bubba.

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  7. Sandy LivesayApril 10, 2013 at 12:23 PM

    Stephen,

    I've been in your shoes, a refuse to do it again. And it wasn't my MIL, it was my own mom years ago!

    I'm praying for you and Sweet Wife, take a deep breathe and start making plans with the guys.

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    1. StephenApril 10, 2013 at 9:42 PM

      I'm ready to hit the road to the west coast of Florida, and just hide. Thanks, lovely lady.

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  8. ProudHillbillyApril 10, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    You HAVE seen "Everybody Loves Raymond" haven't you? :-)

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  9. CathyApril 10, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Yeah. Saint Stephen. I know you don't like the fit or feel of that word . . . but it's not how we feel about someone . . . it's how you treat 'em (despite your inner feelings). And I'll bet she thinks you're planning an mom-in-law's wing on your own home :)

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    1. StephenApril 10, 2013 at 9:44 PM

      Cathy, sweet lady, not gonna happen. She's wealthy enough to write a check for the neighbors house but I hope she changes her mind....oh, the problems.

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  10. JaneofVirginiaApril 10, 2013 at 1:59 PM

    I really do feel for you. May it get better soon.

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  11. MuddyValleyApril 10, 2013 at 2:13 PM

    Next door? If the cash is there, a very good idea in the long run. Don't open that unicorn tin yet, it will only go up in value.

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    1. StephenApril 10, 2013 at 9:45 PM

      She's owns enough, she's doesn't need to own one in my area....thanks, Muddy.

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  12. CottonLadyApril 10, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    I'm with Sandy...it was my mother...and my sanity! So God bless you Stephen, as you stick your chin out and tough it out. Hang in there...our prayers are with you. It's Spring..the Boar's Nest sounds great!! :)

    Blessings!

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  13. lotta joyApril 10, 2013 at 9:01 PM

    POOR Stephen. You will soon have a 24/7 business and a cot in the back.

    It's a disaster in the making. Hide the guns or get a good lawyer on retainer.

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  14. Mrs. S.April 10, 2013 at 10:13 PM

    Next door sounds a bit more preferable to permanent house guest, but only a bit.

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