The Good: I just got news that the other house we own is going to be vacant soon. Which means we get to sell it. Which means, eventually - if everything goes according to plan (why the fuck am I even saying that??) - we will be able to get rid of damn near all our debt and free up over $1100 a month in “debt payment” shit.
So, yea. Yee-haw even.
The Bad: However, in order to sell that house we are going to have to put another $10,000 at least back into it. I say back into it because a few years ago - when we moved out of it - it was already pretty much in “sell-able” condition - complete with a brand new kitchen. Now, however, it needs mega fixing up.
So, boo. Boo fucking hoo even.
The Ugly: In order to fix it up, my husband and I are going to have to start agreeing on when, where and how to spend time and money renovating it. This promises to be complicated by the fact that I am an HGTV watching expert. And he is a fucking moron. Who doesn’t know he’s a moron. Who needs me to enlighten him of this fact in order to save us thousands of dollars in lost time and money.
I’ve known for roughly 24 hours that we were going to be able to sell.
I’ve hung up on him twice.
So, boo hiss to us. This is gonna get ugly.
(PS, I updated my CafePress store too - with some Valentines Day goodies… for people who AREN’T counting down the days!)
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You can do it Miss Britt. Everytime things start to go south, just think of the prize - the sale.
January 25th, 2007 at 7:27 am
Your husband is so fortunate that you have such a level head and are such an insightful real estate expert. Perhaps you should have him call you “Mrs. Trump”?
January 25th, 2007 at 8:49 am
I like some of your new Cafepress additions.
Regarding the house: I’m aware that I’m a moron, and my wife is basically Bob Vila, so I let her do all the stuff while I hide in my office and use the computer.
January 25th, 2007 at 8:53 am
I like the new additions….I don’t know shit about fixing and selling houses so I will keep my mouth shut!!
I tagged you on my blog.
January 25th, 2007 at 9:40 am
Oh, the joys of high-intensity marital conversations about matters of serious financial consequence. Oh. The. Joys.
January 25th, 2007 at 10:43 am
Yippee on getting to offload the house!
And, ummmm, good luck on winning or at least providing serious consequences for the one who is unlucky enough to oppose your views. :twisted:
January 25th, 2007 at 11:53 am
Wicked H: Yeah, and let’s everyone send me good vibes that it sells really, really fast. I mean - don’t send vibes yet - I’ll tell you when to send vibes.
The CEO: that is an EXCELLENT idea!
avitable: you’re scared of your wife too?
debkitty: damn you deb!! LOL I am notoriously bad at doing memes in a timely matter, just FYI
Rich: so then, you’ve done this before? ;-)
AmyD: funny you mention that. I figured out my strategy this morning. See, I am the doer, the planner, the taker carer of things.
So, I’ll just do what I want with as little consultation as possible. And if necessary to obtain a signature or something, I will first recruit expert opinions. Like the real estate agent that I called this morning.
January 25th, 2007 at 12:32 pm
I can’t believe you’d hang up on someone!?!?! I’m appalled! Who would do that:) Anyway, it’s not his fault he doesn’t watch HGTV. Enlighten don’t destroy:) Love ya!
January 25th, 2007 at 12:33 pm
Damn skippy!
January 25th, 2007 at 1:15 pm
Good luck.
January 25th, 2007 at 4:55 pm
I am single until I find a man who will agree on my shoe purchases.
January 25th, 2007 at 7:51 pm
That is fantastic about the house. The other stuff sucks, but at least you know the final result will be good. That is, if you 2 don’t kill each other.
January 25th, 2007 at 9:53 pm
This reminds me of an episode of “Flip this house”. Husband and wife team decide to flip house, husband and wife almost get a divorce during the duration, but in the end they pulled it off. Lot’s of healing and mending ahead of them though.
From the bottom of my heart… Good luck to the both of you, but specially to “the moron”
January 25th, 2007 at 11:30 pm
Paco: I love how you’re always giving me marital advice. What was your longest relationship again? ;-) xo
Joe the Troll: thanks, we’ll need it!
Mist 1: agree? does that mean they have a say??
jane: here’s hoping anyway!!
Jose: I’ll tell the “moron” you said so ;-)
January 26th, 2007 at 10:00 am