Gary wrote:

> cshenk wrote:
> >
> > Gary wrote:
> >
> > > cshenk wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Odd day here, had to make a trip for a friend
> > > > who's ceiling fell in (drywall only).
> > >
> > > Sounds like they must have had a slow leak from a bathroom above.
> > >
> > > ? How did that go?
> >
> > It was settling in a house where he had no heat or climate control
> > for a decade. Single story and thank god, the roof itself is solid.
> >
> > I delivered a mini-fridge today that only costs 2.50 a month to run.
> > He's on serious financial limits.
> >
> > When it gets cold here, think of Charlie. A local only a couple of
> > miles from you. No heat for 4 years, no electricity for 10. He has
> > both now though some of the electric is still in the works.
>
> Even in your part of town, real estate prices are so inflated.
> Why didn't he just sell his house and move in with John Kuthe?
> I have no sympathy for a homeowner living like that. It's
> just plain stupid.
>
> A good friend would advise him to sell and move into a more
> affordable place.

Oh Gary, his house can't be sold. Until some repairs are made, it's
not smart to allow an inspector in there as they might condem it. Not
all of VB is 'expensive' and he's not living above his means.

I've told only a little of his story here. Trust me, even the worst
curmudgeon here would help out.