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Old buddy of mine needs to move but he's so old he's being stubborn
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:17 am
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:17 am
he's 81 and his wife passed away 3 months ago. He has a son who lives in Gonzales that has 4 acres of land and wants him to live out there but he is putting up a fight. I go over there all the time and visit with him and he's clearly miserable being there by himself.
I suggested him getting a nice little mobile home to put on the property since he doesn't want ti intrude on his sons family.
Actually took him to look at some new ones last week and plan on taking him again tomorrow.His son likes the idea and doesn't mind at all if he moves a mobile home on his property.But,Bob is still fighting me on this because he's been in his house for 42 years.
Do you think he'd be better staying in his house that in my opinion is way too much for him to keep up with or push to move him into a 2 bedroom mobile home on his sons property? BTW,He has a 10 year old grandaughter that would love to have him over there.
I suggested him getting a nice little mobile home to put on the property since he doesn't want ti intrude on his sons family.
Actually took him to look at some new ones last week and plan on taking him again tomorrow.His son likes the idea and doesn't mind at all if he moves a mobile home on his property.But,Bob is still fighting me on this because he's been in his house for 42 years.
Do you think he'd be better staying in his house that in my opinion is way too much for him to keep up with or push to move him into a 2 bedroom mobile home on his sons property? BTW,He has a 10 year old grandaughter that would love to have him over there.
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Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:18 am to meauxjeaux2
Does it feel good to get that off your chest?
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:19 am to meauxjeaux2
You have an 81 year old buddy?
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:19 am to meauxjeaux2
Have you considered getting off his fricking lawn?
he might be happier?
he might be happier?
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:20 am to LSUsmartass
quote:yeah. He's an old neighbor of mine from an old neighborhood i used to live in as a teen.
You have an 81 year old buddy?
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:20 am to meauxjeaux2
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BTW,He has a 10 year old grandaughter that would love to have him over there.
Have the girl ask him. And make sure does the doe eyes and pwetty pwease bit.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:20 am to meauxjeaux2
He needs a woman. Set him up with your many 80 year old lady friends.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:21 am to meauxjeaux2
I wouldn't want to think about moving if my wife just passed away 3 months ago. Let him grieve his loss.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:21 am to meauxjeaux2
Let him be. He is 81 damn years old. I moved a few times in the past 5 years and it is hard to establish a new routine, and I'm 30. Moving when you are 81 is damn near impossible, I would imagine. Let him be.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:22 am to Ash Williams
Just moved my grandfather (84) to a one level house after his wife passed away. He definitely hesitated and didn't want to leave the house he'd lived in for 40 years but it ended up being the best situation for him. Not sure what this guys house is like but if his house is old, multiple stories, and dark it could be a death trap for someone that old.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:22 am to Kramer26
quote:he is still grieving. I just don't think he should be doing it alone but you may have a point there. I'm worried about his mental health right now and just want to see him happy again.
I wouldn't want to think about moving if my wife just passed away 3 months ago. Let him grieve his loss.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:22 am to meauxjeaux2
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He's an old neighbor of mine from an old neighborhood i used to live in as a teen.
Didn't you grow up in the North Flannery area? If he's still living in that area, he needs to get out. Last weekend, I drove through my old neighborhood near Flannery and Greenwell Springs. I have no interest in showing my kids the house I grew up in.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:23 am to meauxjeaux2
My grandpa is the same way. Turning 88 soon and can't take care of himself but refuses to move
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:23 am to meauxjeaux2
With his wife passing just 3 months ago I wouldn't push anything. Let him do what he want's to do with no push. Maybe help him with his property this Spring/early Summer and revisit this topic in May.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:24 am to Shexter
quote:no. But kinda close. Millerville/S. Harells Ferry area
Didn't you grow up in the North Flannery area?
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:24 am to meauxjeaux2
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He's an old neighbor of mine from an old neighborhood i used to live in as a teen.
I don't even know my current neighbor's names. Most people would call me an a-hole for that but at least I'll never find myself mobile home shopping with an 81 year old.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:25 am to meauxjeaux2
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he is still grieving. I just don't think he should be doing it alone but you may have a point there. I'm worried about his mental health right now and just want to see him happy again.
You also have to think he probably spent most or all of those 4 decades w/ his wife in that house (guessing). If so, hard to tell a man 3 months removed from losing her to leave their home together.
shite that makes me sad just thinking about it.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:26 am to CAT
quote:i believe this is his big sticking point. The home is a 1600 square foot brick home and it's starting to fall into disarray and he can't keep up with it. Starting to see wood fascia rotting,pests getting into the home. If i get him out of the home it could be remodeled and sold but with him living in it i think that would be a daunting task.
Maybe help him with his property this Spring/early Summer and revisit this topic in May.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:26 am to meauxjeaux2
He's miserable because his wife died. Give him a good year to get over that (the first year after a loved one's death is the hardest because you go through all the "firsts"... first Christmas, first birthday, etc. without them).
Once the first year is up, have the granddaughter work him over.
Once the first year is up, have the granddaughter work him over.
Posted on 2/12/15 at 9:28 am to meauxjeaux2
quote:
With his wife passing just 3 months ago I wouldn't push anything. Let him do what he want's to do with no push. Maybe help him with his property this Spring/early Summer and revisit this topic in May.
Agree. Kudos to you for caring about this guy. His whole world just got turned upside down. Moving probably doesn't make sense to him right now.
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