Becca wrote:>
> This is not for everyone, but I believe it is a wonderful goal, if you
> have the knowledge, the desire and the money. It sounds like you would
> really enjoy doing this.

I have the desire and some knowledge (and the sense to research
and find knowledgeable folks if necessary). I am NOT capable of
dealing with a house that is about to fall down, alas, and have
found an agent to help me in that regard. I just saw one house
that was nicely buttressed and in sturdy condition, but
unfortunately it didn't have a decent second bedroom, and the
setup wasn't quite right for our purposes. I also didn't like the
covered fireplaces....
>
> My sister worked for a couple of years on an antique house, only to give
> it to her ex-DIL who moved back, needed a place to live and wanted to
> mother her children again. My sister was worn out from taking care of
> the children, so she let her have the house.

That is quite a gift.... I hope the house has not suffered.
>
> Wednesday morning, I am taking my sister's granddaughter to the hair
> salon. She is 15, so she is getting highlights, a haircut, a manicure
> and a pedicure. She will be surprised, she thinks she is just getting a
> haircut, but my sister told me that she would love highlights and it is
> ok with her Mom. I am the youngest in the family and I do not have any
> grandchildren, so I get to spoil my sisters.

Fun, fun! Is she about to go back to school in this spiffy
condition?

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Jean B.