Ransom

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[–] Ransom@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago

Bought the house when we had one kid. Now we have four. It’s too small for us to live in right now. That said, we’re thinking when our older kids move out we’ll move back in to our first house. The mortgage is certainly cheaper.

After leaving that house we moved twice (into larger homes… my in-laws moved in with us at one point). We bought both times. We rent our residence now for a couple of reasons: COVID fucked up my finances from a few angles and we couldn’t get lending this time. And we’ve got 3 kids moving out in the next 3 years or less. So we’re kind of in a transition period anyway.

[–] Ransom@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago

Extremely interesting. She’s really into Asian food (Vietnamese and Filipino) but has a natural talent for Tex Mex and soul-ish food. Thanks for the response!

[–] Ransom@lemmy.one 2 points 2 years ago

She would do that. She’s twisted.

[–] Ransom@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

This is encouraging. Thing is, she’s on the spectrum. I could see that working in her favor or becoming something unmanageable. So far she is the star pupil according to chef and if she could just complete a two year program and feel good about that accomplishment, my heart would be swole.

Even if she walked away from it in a few years, if she took away half of the positives you did I would consider it a win.

Thanks, dude!

[–] Ransom@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Yeah, I’ve put a bug in her ear about some of the niche job paths. Private chef, test kitchens, etc. would love to see her win the lottery with something lush but know that is not to be expected. Thanks for your response!

[–] Ransom@lemmy.one 7 points 2 years ago (3 children)

So I guess I’m a landlord. We have a house that we rent. Bought it in 2007 using this cool thing called a sub prime mortgage. So we were sorta forced to hold on to the house and rent it.

Fast forward 15 years and I’m now renting the house I live in from a landlord. It’s made me realize that we’re good landlords. My dishwasher has been broken for two months collecting mold while its replacement has sat in my living room waiting to be installed.

Our own tenants have mostly been cool but I wish the guy we cut a break with (few months for free when he lost his job during covid) hadn’t grown weed in the garage and damaged some floors.

Other than that one guy, I don’t expect anybody to thank me.

[–] Ransom@lemmy.one 10 points 2 years ago (10 children)

Oh shit. My daughter just started culinary school. Is there a fulfilling path forward for her?

[–] Ransom@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago

Click/tap the link in the post body.

[–] Ransom@lemmy.one 46 points 2 years ago (14 children)

He’s Q but it’s TLOTR

[–] Ransom@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Sometimes before a trip I watch bad landings. Makes me feel better.

[–] Ransom@lemmy.one 1 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Love Tech Connections

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