slowburninsteve
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Howdy folks! Hopefully some of the oldtimers on here remember me. I'm Steve Wice, and wanted to fill you in on some recent life changes. I had to retire on disability last year due to my heart and diabetes. Sure gets lonely with everyone else working!
I divorced after 30 years of marriage, the last 15 being Hell on Earth. Our house sold, and my half of the proceeds went toward buying another house which I could afford, however it is located in the big city of Roanoke, VA. I'm not used to hearing all these police and fire sirens! I got a nice old house that was built in 1951, all brick with all hardwood floors. No usable curtains were left so for the first time in my life I had to measure, buy, and mount curtains. Don't laugh too hard about this. I sure didn't!
Had two water valves leaking that the home inspector did not catch so had to hire a plumber. Dishwasher doesn't work, so must go buy one. I knew that before closing.
Took my first shower, and brown stuff started dripping from the ceiling. Called a paint guy and he said it might be nicotine from the previous owner which had been painted over. I was beginning to think it was the house from Hell! After cleaning it has not reappeared.
Had four overgrown bushes cut down and removed. Found umpteen airline liquor bottles underneath them. Obviously a visit had been made by Gatorfarmer, Wyatt Burp, Oldtimer, or one of my many old friends on here.
House has a full handicapped ramp from the front porch to the street. When it rains two boards bow up six inches and then go back down when they dry out. (Did I mention the house from Hell?).
I need to hire an electrician to put outlets in the basement. What man would have a house with only two outlets in the entire basement and none outside?
I still have six weird sized windows to find curtains/sheers for. The neighbors are getting tired of seeing me walk around in here in my skivvies.
One next door neighbor is a preacher and his wife so I feel safe on that side. The other next door neighbor is a hot little brunette who likes to lay out in her mint green bikini. She just got out of jail for her 3rd DUI. That may become a problem.......
My son is getting ready to go to Rice University in Houston, TX on a full scholarship ride with salary to get his Doctorate in Biology. He'll be gone at least 5 years and I will miss him sorely.
My daughter is not on speaking terms with me after the divorce. We'll see what happens with that.
That's about it at this point. I'll try to keep you posted on any other big changes as they occur.
The joys of Senior living........
Slowburninsteve
I divorced after 30 years of marriage, the last 15 being Hell on Earth. Our house sold, and my half of the proceeds went toward buying another house which I could afford, however it is located in the big city of Roanoke, VA. I'm not used to hearing all these police and fire sirens! I got a nice old house that was built in 1951, all brick with all hardwood floors. No usable curtains were left so for the first time in my life I had to measure, buy, and mount curtains. Don't laugh too hard about this. I sure didn't!
Had two water valves leaking that the home inspector did not catch so had to hire a plumber. Dishwasher doesn't work, so must go buy one. I knew that before closing.
Took my first shower, and brown stuff started dripping from the ceiling. Called a paint guy and he said it might be nicotine from the previous owner which had been painted over. I was beginning to think it was the house from Hell! After cleaning it has not reappeared.
Had four overgrown bushes cut down and removed. Found umpteen airline liquor bottles underneath them. Obviously a visit had been made by Gatorfarmer, Wyatt Burp, Oldtimer, or one of my many old friends on here.
House has a full handicapped ramp from the front porch to the street. When it rains two boards bow up six inches and then go back down when they dry out. (Did I mention the house from Hell?).
I need to hire an electrician to put outlets in the basement. What man would have a house with only two outlets in the entire basement and none outside?
I still have six weird sized windows to find curtains/sheers for. The neighbors are getting tired of seeing me walk around in here in my skivvies.
One next door neighbor is a preacher and his wife so I feel safe on that side. The other next door neighbor is a hot little brunette who likes to lay out in her mint green bikini. She just got out of jail for her 3rd DUI. That may become a problem.......
My son is getting ready to go to Rice University in Houston, TX on a full scholarship ride with salary to get his Doctorate in Biology. He'll be gone at least 5 years and I will miss him sorely.
My daughter is not on speaking terms with me after the divorce. We'll see what happens with that.
That's about it at this point. I'll try to keep you posted on any other big changes as they occur.
The joys of Senior living........
Slowburninsteve
. Of course if she really ties one on perhaps she will not remember a thing
