Girls Coffeeshop Talk

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Looks like a very nice place Michelle! Have fun and please report any strange event to us!

Dinner was great! English Pub grub! Our group was very noisy- probably scared off any spirits !

Originally Posted by Lisa

Michelle, that place sounds really fun! Ghost? Swayze? Seems hauntingly familiar.

Lisa- Good observation!

Originally Posted by The Joker

Politics, that sounds an exhausting job. You sure you don't see anything else with my future.

You wouldn't have to go back to school to be a politician...

Originally Posted by Lisa

Wes - combination piano player/stand up comedian.

Politician!

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Are student loans available?

I've no idea how physician salaries are in the UK, either.

Yes they are. Don't think it is right that you should have to pay them back though.

Thanks again for the info.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by Evil bendy

Love that - I knew a prima ballerina in med school as well but certainly no rodeo cowboys ;)

Ironically enough, the cowboy was from New York.

[The Joker]

Does this coffeeshop ever shut 3.26am

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by gmh1013

I can sell the Ahwatukee house and make a very good profit ( about 60/70 percent)
It would help offset the loss on the Cypress house.
Homes in the Woodlands sell as fast as they come on the market.
The reason is again Delia's daughter and grandkid....my mother has lived in Houston since 80 when she got married again...she has stage four dementia now.
As bad as I hate Houston The Woodlands was great with the Trails,Malls,Great food palces, that little boat ride? kinda like a new riverwalk like S.A has....lots of stuff to do and not much driving.
I think they had some big place with free concerts in the summer in The Woodlands....we went there once...cant think of the name now.
I still dont know about selling this place in AZ...it was bank owned and bought it 3 years ago for nothing.
I would have to buy a dehumidifier....maybe two.

My older kids are going to visit their Auntie in a few weeks - she's already got lots of activities booked for them, including the boat ride.

Didn't know your mom was in Houston. Is she in a nursing home? Sorry to learn this - it's a tough time for families.

Maybe you could start turning all of your vacant houses into rental properties.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Does this coffeeshop ever shut 3.26am

Open 24 hours, lucky you!

BTW - do you ever sleep!?

[gmh1013]

Originally Posted by Lisa

My older kids are going to visit their Auntie in a few weeks - she's already got lots of activities booked for them, including the boat ride.

Didn't know your mom was in Houston. Is she in a nursing home? Sorry to learn this - it's a tough time for families.

Maybe you could start turning all of your vacant houses into rental properties.

I would be more inclined to rent out the retirement home since old folks have no kids....(kids are not allowed here).
My wife had bad luck renting out a house with her ex husband so she is for selling it.
Since we both dont work and only have her S.S. for income....and its not much.
Our savings get lower every month and im 7 years till 62 and S.S.
And still it wont be much....medical bills are killing me.
I need to get rid of all this overhead I have.

My 83 year old mother and her 94 year old husband have 24x7 LVN's.....they never wanted to leave their home.
She has the mind of a 4 year old girl now.....pretty sad.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by gmh1013

I would be more inclined to rent out the retirement home since old folks have no kids....(kids are not allowed here).
My wife had bad luck renting out a house with her ex husband so she is for selling it.
Since we both dont work and only have her S.S. for income....and its not much.
Our savings get lower every month and im 7 years till 62 and S.S.
And still it wont be much....medical bills are killing me.
I need to get rid of all this overhead I have.

My 83 year old mother and her 94 year old husband have 24x7 LVN's.....they never wanted to leave their home.
She has the mind of a 4 year old girl now.....pretty sad.

My mom's the same age - soon she'll need 24 hour care but we're still keeping her at her home with daily caregiver visits, just not round the clock.

Hope you can get those homes sold then, if you do decide to return to Texas.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Carl I don't know how much watchmakers make, but I recommend going to Med school instead.

Watchmaker isn't a job you have for the salary Wes, it is a job you have for the passion you have for watches' and clocks' movements.

...But in case you wanted to know, should I decide to become an independent one, I could have a pretty decent salary (although it does depend on the quality of my work and the amount of clients I have ).

I do not need to go to medical school...anyway, I really doubt anybody would want me to get close to their bodies!

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

Dinner was great! English Pub grub! Our group was very noisy- probably scared off any spirits !

Glad to know you had a great time Michelle, please share pictures with us if you took any!

I'm a bit bummed though, I thought you would have a lot of scary stories to tell us tonight!

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Open 24 hours, lucky you!

BTW - do you ever sleep!?

My body clock is always wrecked with my shift.

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by gmh1013

My 83 year old mother and her 94 year old husband have 24x7 LVN's.....they never wanted to leave their home.
She has the mind of a 4 year old girl now.....pretty sad.

Originally Posted by Lisa

My mom's the same age - soon she'll need 24 hour care but we're still keeping her at her home with daily caregiver visits, just not round the clock.

I'm sure hoping to keep my elderly parents at home with an increase in home care as they need it ;I think that this scenario would be so much less stressful on them and also much less expensive then a nursing home.
No matter what, its so hard seeing your parent's health- both mental and physical decline. The importance of "Family" is paramount at this time in life- having a close group of people to rally with each other and support the parents is a blessing and a necessity.

[Kinnakeet]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

Glad to know you had a great time Michelle, please share pictures with us if you took any!

I'm a bit bummed though, I thought you would have a lot of scary stories to tell us tonight!

So sorry Carl- we were all to busy eating and yakking to see ghosts and take pics, but the food and atmosphere was great!
The pub grub menu included things like Melton mowbray pork pie, bangers & mash, steak Guinness & onion pie...of course steak and kidney pie.....Wes would you care to translate ?
there was also a lot of going on!

Well, we are off for another dusty happy day at the show....I get to relax as Kate rode yesterday, but I'll be "hand holding" and supporting the other moms whose kids are on today,(returning the favour!) we horse-show-moms stick together!

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

So sorry Carl- we were all to busy eating and yakking to see ghosts and take pics, but the food and atmosphere was great!
The pub grub menu included things like Melton mowbray pork pie, bangers & mash, steak Guinness & onion pie...of course steak and kidney pie.....Wes would you care to translate ?
there was also a lot of going on!

Well, we are off for another dusty happy day at the show....I get to relax as Kate rode yesterday, but I'll be "hand holding" and supporting the other moms whose kids are on today,(returning the favour!) we horse-show-moms stick together!

Hope the horse show goes well today and you enjoy it.

Oh and congrats on 2nd place yesterday.

[East Bay Rider]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

... I do not need to go to medical school...anyway, I really doubt anybody would want me to get close to their bodies! ...

You could just get married instead.

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

You could just get married instead.

[STEELINOX]

Can I getta chorizo bacon and egg burrito anda cup o Joe please !

BTW, Mark-O and I are interested in buyin this fine establishment if the Owner(s) are interested in sellin and goin on permanent vaca !

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by Kinnakeet

So sorry Carl- we were all to busy eating and yakking to see ghosts and take pics, but the food and atmosphere was great!
The pub grub menu included things like Melton mowbray pork pie, bangers & mash, steak Guinness & onion pie...of course steak and kidney pie.....Wes would you care to translate ?
there was also a lot of going on!

Well, we are off for another dusty happy day at the show....I get to relax as Kate rode yesterday, but I'll be "hand holding" and supporting the other moms whose kids are on today,(returning the favour!) we horse-show-moms stick together!

Oh well, better luck next time!

Originally Posted by East Bay Rider

You could just get married instead.

[The Joker]

Originally Posted by The Joker

Wow, thanks for the info Lisa. It's not the long haul that concerns me, dread to think what it would cost me. University education used to be free in this country, but think can run upto 9k a term. So four years at medical school would be £108k, without pulling any income. That's my house gone that I so dearly love.

I know it would probably be worth it in the long run, but I don't think I have the stomach for it.

9k a year not a term. So 36k not 108k. Big difference. I might have to redo maths as well.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by The Joker

9k a year not a term. So 36k not 108k. Big difference. I might have to redo maths as well.

See? That's why we don't trust your answers to those maths questions in the Open Discussion Forum!

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by The Joker

My body clock is always wrecked with my shift.

What hours do you work?

I did 11pm-7am for years. It is hard on a person and doubt I could do it now.

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

Can I getta chorizo bacon and egg burrito anda cup o Joe please !

BTW, Mark-O and I are interested in buyin this fine establishment if the Owner(s) are interested in sellin and goin on permanent vaca !

You like it here? Lovely! It's just the place to get your gab on. Or sit back and listen, too.

Wait a minute. Who are the owners?

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by The Joker

9k a year not a term. So 36k not 108k. Big difference. I might have to redo maths as well.

Besides, in the US at least, you only pay during the first 4 years. Beginning with the internship and through residency, you are paid enough money to live on.

I need to read up on medical training in the UK to see how it compares.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by Lisa

You like it here? Lovely! It's just the place to get your gab on. Or sit back and listen, too.

Wait a minute. Who are the owners?

I am now...don't try to hold me back Lisa...

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

I am now...don't try to hold me back Lisa...

Okay, boss! I see it's payday, too!

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Okay, boss! I see it's payday, too!

It is indeed, that's just a little gift for the contribution you've given in this thread.

...Oh, heck, just help yourself already!

[Lisa]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

It is indeed, that's just a little gift for the contribution you've given in this thread.

...Oh, heck, just help yourself already!

Wow, you're too kind.

Hubby's back from his bike ride.... guess I'd better look busy.

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by Lisa

Wow, you're too kind.

Hubby's back from his bike ride.... guess I'd better look busy.

Darn! We've been trapped guys! Hide the money! Flush the truck down the toilet!

[STEELINOX]

Originally Posted by FeelingTheBlues

I am now...don't try to hold me back Lisa...

You "own" this fine establishment Carl; we had no idea

[STEELINOX]

Then, Iguess's its not for sale, right Carl :scratch/banghead:

[FeelingTheBlues]

Originally Posted by STEELINOX

You "own" this fine establishment Carl; we had no idea

It smells surprisingly good indeed for a place that has my name written on its door...

Well, I'm off to work now ladies and gentlemen! I'll probably see you all tonight!