The Help

I thought that I would help out a couple of tenants by giving them a little work.  I gave them all the cleaning products and gas money to get o the job site.  They worked 5 hours did not complete the job, tracked me down in a store and demanded to be paid.  I didn't have my check book with me.  I told them  I do not pay until the job is completed and that they would have to wait until tomorrow and come to the ofice.  They owe me money and keep putting me off.

It felt good!

It Happens!

Got a call the Wednesday before Thanksgiving at 4:30 p.m. that her furnace does not work.  When did you notice it had stopped working?  She responded oh about 2 or 3 days ago?   "What, and you are calling me now before a 4 day holiday to get it fixed."  Can you believe it?  It happens every time.  Yes it does!

Grease Clog

The caller said that her sink was clogged.  I replied that I would send someone over by 5 p.m.  Then I got busy and forgot all about the call until I was getting ready to leave.  Great, I can't find anyone at this time of day to fix it.....I guess I will have to fix it myself.  And I did.  I even amazed myself.  I took pipes apart removed the gross clog, sprayed smelly water all over myself....and then put the pipes all back together and it didn't even leak.  I guess I am wonder woman of the day with smelly clothes!

The Lightbulb Came On

Many of my tenants get a government check monthly.  The government direct deposits the funds into their checking or saving account.  I now have the tenants sign up for the bill pay feature with their bank.  Bank automatically sends me a check on the due date.  If they don't want to sign up  for the proggram; they can go rent from someone else.

I am smiling again!

The Card

I got a card in the mail today.  A lovely card.  One of those you never expect; but gives you chills when you read it.  I had to share it.

"Dear Ruth,
I just want to thank you so  very much for letting us have this apt.  You really helped me so much, we had no where to go.  I truly love it here.  I promise to keep it spotless and take good care of it.
Thank you Ruth,  God Bless you.
Debbie & her son Rick"

YES!

Start the Day

There is nothing like starting the day off with a big old load of old, damp, smelly furniture, loaded by moi.  IN fact, I started every day out last week loading old, damp, smelly furniture.

Notice the car that doesn't run parked next to my truck!  Now, to get rid of that.

Fun at Wal-Mart

Yep, that's me having fun at Wal-Mart pushing my cart full of furnace filters, curtain rods, and mini blinds.  Oh, I almost forgot my cleaning supplies and paint.  The cart is so heavy now, I can't push it to the cash register.  You know this almost feels like Work!  I think that it is work.  UGH!