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started GoFundMe. Yes, I can build a house or give it a good try! Too tired to speak to comments.
I had other things to say, but forgot what.
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DeleteI think you make valid points but kinder language would be nice. She lost her home, after all
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ReplyDeletethis is Linda's blog. you could at least address your comments to her
Deleteused silver isn't worth all that much.... I deal in antiques on a regular basis, and even very old plated is not worth more than a fraction of what people expect it to be worth. Silver prices (new) are inflated, because people expect it to be "expensive". But like a new car, once you drive it off the lot.... the value depreciates considerably.
DeleteI think that Linda is still in shock. She still needs to figure out where she is going.... so lets all not be so quick to judge.
Rentals are high everywhere, and the largest growing group of homeless are older women. Lets try and be supportive here, and quit saying that she "could qualify for...." because, from what I've found, there isn't much assistance for MOST people. You guys are suffering under the delusion that there are still government services -- they've all been gutted. Most spend more money on wages for the employees than on services for the needy.
Waiting lists for housing subsidies are many years long.
Social Security has not kept up with inflation -- several years no cost-of-living increases, and then, at the most it's been 2%.
Just wait until y'all get old.... and you'll see.
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DeleteThank you, Meetsy, I never said it was my silver.
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ReplyDeleteLinda, I wish you luck on your quest to build a new house. I don't believe you need to live on site to prevent theft because anything that is there will be responsibility or belong to builder. It maybe it would be more convenient for you? I imagine you in a 1 or 2 bedroom 1 level house, perhaps handicap accessible so Tommy has an easier time visiting. I also wonder if your health will improve if you aren't always stressing about all the problems your house had. Anyway, so sorry about your troubles.
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DeleteHe only came in to harass me about getting out of the house, yet he refused to help me move boxes to a storage unit. He has to be boss of everybody. It had been a year since all dishes had been clean. Water heater broke. and, of course, that made the new dishwasher unusable. Thank you.
DeleteThese people, if they are who I truly believe they are, live outside the neighborhood.
DeleteMy dad had a relationship that wasn’t great with his mother, but at the end of the day he took care of her financially and emotionally. (Took her to the doctors and took care of her financially without a thank you EVER) I think you should call the kids and try to see what steps you should do in regards to a house and a relationship. ( we only have one life & one momma) After all they are blood and should be there before your internet readers.
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ReplyDeletehey, PP. i am a long time reader of your blog, and think that you are very brave, and really want to help others through following your journey. the thing to do, if you want to stay on your land ( i get the reasons you can`t sell land, you explained all that), is to have a tiny house, or mobile home put on your concrete pad. you already have utilities, you must put something small, and prebuilt/ready- to-go unit. forget building, too much, and you must have lift-off of unit(home) soon, or it`s not going to happen. my other suggestion of going public(media), may pay off in getting a pre-built, move-in ready unit on that site(some even come with curtains!). if you play your cards right, it may happen, i can feel it, you are close to making it a reality, but you must act now;strike while the iron is hot( your house collapsing). wish you all the best love and luck, marianne :>)
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DeleteNo tiny home and no mobile home!
P.S.- as to PP asking for/people donating funds; anyone can ask for help, for anything. anyone can donate funds, or not. as far as this lady, i feel her realness, no doubt, she has had major obstacles; no shame in asking for help. if you decide to ride the airwaves(media), you have had a REAL catastrophe, and someone who can hook you up with what you need may show you some mad clown love, their heart may be touched. you need national exposure to git er done :>)
ReplyDeleteGranny, Thanks. How about international exposure?
DeleteLinda - I just googled manufactured homes in Cullman. There is a site that sells used single-wide homes. This may be a good route for you. Possibly a very small down payment or pay-as-you-go. It may be something you would want to call about. Here's one link - but there are more.
ReplyDeletehttps://www.mhbo.com/search/mobile-homes/alabama
Also another one with used homes: https://www.jandjhomes.net/used-homes
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DeleteI have no idea what the building codes are in Cullman. I do know if my house were demolished a manufactured home would not be allowed, even as a temporary measure. It seems like you need housing of some kind immediately. Even a very fast build without any financing issues or weather delays would be at least 4 months by the time you get all the necessary permits and building inspectors out to approve the work and issue a COH.
ReplyDeleteI found these places that might be able to help, given your circumstances.
Unsheltered International has an office in Cullman (256) 737-0112 ext 180 They open tomorrow at 8:30 They deal with emergency housing options as well as food and clothing
Community Action Partnership of North Alabama (256) 734-5170
Cullman Housing Authority(256) 734-6171
Daystar House (for homeless women and women with children (256) 734-4942
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WOW! You deleted posts just because what - you didn't agree with them? I think most of your readers (including myself) do care about you & feel awful that you are in this situation. We are truly just trying to help you figure out what the BEST resolution would be for you to get back into living quarters where you will be safe & secure. The fact that you've deleted most of the posts/comments from readers is telling me you do not want our thoughts or our financial assistance either. I wish you the all the best & YES, I will keep you in my prayers. That's all I can offer you.
ReplyDeleteIt doesn't take much to have your written words come out as critical of Linda and her situation. It doesn't take much to have your words reflect your kindness and respect either.
ReplyDeleteThis comment: "We are truly just trying to help you figure out what the BEST resolution would be for you to get back into living quarters where you will be safe & secure."
Unless and until you become IRL friends with Linda, you don't know everything about her or her life. Absolutely she's shared much of her personal life (and still does) and I enjoy reading her posts as many of you do as well, according to your comments.
She didn't ask any of her readers to figure this out for her. She didn't post that she had her hands up in the air and was asking someone, anyone, to jump in and sort this out for her. To assume this was being asked of you, well, you know what 'assume' means. I hope that the posts taken as critical were simply well intentioned suggestions with no judgment or disrespect intended. For those readers who posted for those reasons, kudos. For anyone else, shame. Linda is a grown, mature, intelligent woman. She's made it this far and I doubt this house situation will be her downfall. AND her blog is mostly about living on a limited income so she's no stranger to tougher times.
To bombard the comments sections with things she should do is IMO disrespectful. This last comment, that I have quoted in part, is passive aggressive with a threat of non support because Linda chose to delete some comments. Has she ever done that before? Does she need to explain herself to the readers or anyone else? I don't think so.
Personally I'm a mature, degreed person with 2 prior successful careers. I've taken care of myself, a few times in recent years in pretty dire circumstances. My friends and family who know me, and know me well, were nothing but supportive and encouraging, and rarely told me what I should do. People who didn't know me previously to whom I was turning for assistance, treated me like my situation was the entirety of who I was. Worse, many treated me like I had no life skills or the education or knowledge needed to correct my circumstances. They were SO wrong. Some of you are wrong as well.
Diana,
DeleteYou are one of the few who actually read what I say and understand! Thank you!