Author Archives: RLW3

What a surprise!

I just noticed that this blog has had over 3,000 visitors! It makes me wonder what could have happened if I were more consistent in writing… Oh, well…I will keep trying to get better. If you are new, the post … Continue reading

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I’m trying to keep the realtor out of it!

I called the homeowner to let him know that his realtor called me. I told him that she lied to me several times. He apologized for involving her. I completely understand. Dealing directly with a buyer involves a great deal … Continue reading

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A deal killer?

Well, the homeowner didn’t call me back. His real estate agent did. “Oh hi. I understand that you are interested in a lease purchase of the property?” Not with you…”Umm, yes…” “And what were you thinking for as a rental … Continue reading

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Now she decides to become famous!

This whole “should we move” question gets more difficult every day. My youngest daughter came home and reported that she is now famous at school. It seems that the texting grapevine has spread the news about her audition far and … Continue reading

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How was your day at school?

My youngest daughter decided to try out for the the school’s Spring musical this afternoon. She sang “Can’t Help Lovin Dat’ Man” from “Showboat.” Well, she knocked it out of the park. The teacher who NEVER gives out compliments was … Continue reading

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The next hurdle

The homeowner called me back. He has found another hurdle. If they rent the house to us for six months (as I had proposed), they will not be able to put a deposit down on their new house until June … Continue reading

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The house hunt resumes

Having accepted the job offer, I got back to work on finding a house in Blue Springs. When I looked for the house that my wife and I visited, I couldn’t find it when I looked online. I had to drive out there to … Continue reading

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I accept

After several e-mails clarifying the offer of employment, I accepted the job in Blue Springs. I will start work on the first Monday of 2009. I have mixed feelings about this. First, the man that I was supposed to replace will … Continue reading

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Uncle Sam wants you

The U.S. Army recruiter arrived just as we sat down to eat a quick meal. He was 15 minutes early. He informed us that he had just re-enlisted and was going to be deployed in Iraq in April. He said that … Continue reading

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Two in one day?

After the interview, I was still not feeling right so I pulled into a parking lot and slept for an hour. I was awakened by a call from my wife asking me to pick up our son from school. By … Continue reading

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