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<blockquote data-quote="Overwhelmed1" data-source="post: 756612" data-attributes="member: 24921"><p>Good evening friends. I hope everyone had a good day. My work day was very busy but I like that. I had my windows open, 80 degrees outside, worked while the birds chirped and then came the loud lawn mowers. LOL that was OK tells me springtime is here. Time for new growth, correct?</p><p>And new growth is abundant in my back yard. During lunch I text my neighbor and asked if her son would mind cutting my grass tomorrow before the next rain, which is Saturday.</p><p>She sent him over to look at my yard to quote me a price.</p><p>My son happens to wake up at 12:30 and said he was going out for a while. My son sees Jer in the yard and asks what he was doing. I said he was going to cut my grass and was looking at the yard to give me a quote. Here is the next hour while I was trying to work.</p><p>Son says, he shouldn't charge you he is your neighbor. What happened to neighbors helping each other. (mind you my son has not offered to cut it). He added, why are you letting him do you that way?</p><p>I explained to my son that my lawn mower need some repairs and I couldn't get that done before it rained again and I wanted my grass cut. (my son new very well he had broke the mower last summer and never got it repaired).</p><p>My son jumps in with, I was going to go look for the part today. That is where I was going. He's asking way to much. I wouldn't pay that price.</p><p>I responded, well if you can find a store open to get the part, can fix the mower, sharpen the blades and cut my grass tomorrow, that would be great. I'd like it cut tomorrow one way or the other before the next rain. The yard is out of control.</p><p>My son begins to tell me how to fix the mower when he finds the part and how to sharpen the blades. I replied but I don't want to have to do that myself. I wouldn't get that all done before dark by the time I got off work.</p><p>Son's final words.... Then I guess you better have him do it. Nice Huh?</p><p>My son then begins mumbling how he is sick, cant pay to see a doctor, has nothing to do all day, he is depressed and no one cares etc. then walks out the door. He could do the dishes he has piled in the sink. Wont even put them in the dishwasher.</p><p></p><p>Point, I can do this. I can do without drama and confrontation over every decision I make. I didn't ask his advise, just made a decision on the fact I already new, my son would not cut my grass.</p><p></p><p>I have not heard from my daughter since I texted her with my plan to stop supporting her once the lease is up on her apartment. Also did not send her her allowance as she calls it. (this is how I have the money to pay for someone to cut my grass).</p><p></p><p>I don't know if my daughter has already left or not. The only reason I would want to know is so I could get the apartment cleaned up with hopes I could get my deposit back and give items left to someone that could use them. Plus I could stop paying the utilities and cable bill. I don't want to call the manager and get her involved in this mess, especially if my daughter hasn't moved. I know now is to early but I was just wanting to now before the rent was due next month.</p><p></p><p>My mind never stops swirling.......</p><p></p><p>Update.... my son and his girlfriend just walk in with a new lawn mower. WOW... now I feel foolish. </p><p></p><p>I cant figure them out.... but I am not going to complain about them doing something out of character.</p><p></p><p>I hope everyone had a great day and are have an even better evening.</p><p></p><p>Peace and Love</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Overwhelmed1, post: 756612, member: 24921"] Good evening friends. I hope everyone had a good day. My work day was very busy but I like that. I had my windows open, 80 degrees outside, worked while the birds chirped and then came the loud lawn mowers. LOL that was OK tells me springtime is here. Time for new growth, correct? And new growth is abundant in my back yard. During lunch I text my neighbor and asked if her son would mind cutting my grass tomorrow before the next rain, which is Saturday. She sent him over to look at my yard to quote me a price. My son happens to wake up at 12:30 and said he was going out for a while. My son sees Jer in the yard and asks what he was doing. I said he was going to cut my grass and was looking at the yard to give me a quote. Here is the next hour while I was trying to work. Son says, he shouldn't charge you he is your neighbor. What happened to neighbors helping each other. (mind you my son has not offered to cut it). He added, why are you letting him do you that way? I explained to my son that my lawn mower need some repairs and I couldn't get that done before it rained again and I wanted my grass cut. (my son new very well he had broke the mower last summer and never got it repaired). My son jumps in with, I was going to go look for the part today. That is where I was going. He's asking way to much. I wouldn't pay that price. I responded, well if you can find a store open to get the part, can fix the mower, sharpen the blades and cut my grass tomorrow, that would be great. I'd like it cut tomorrow one way or the other before the next rain. The yard is out of control. My son begins to tell me how to fix the mower when he finds the part and how to sharpen the blades. I replied but I don't want to have to do that myself. I wouldn't get that all done before dark by the time I got off work. Son's final words.... Then I guess you better have him do it. Nice Huh? My son then begins mumbling how he is sick, cant pay to see a doctor, has nothing to do all day, he is depressed and no one cares etc. then walks out the door. He could do the dishes he has piled in the sink. Wont even put them in the dishwasher. Point, I can do this. I can do without drama and confrontation over every decision I make. I didn't ask his advise, just made a decision on the fact I already new, my son would not cut my grass. I have not heard from my daughter since I texted her with my plan to stop supporting her once the lease is up on her apartment. Also did not send her her allowance as she calls it. (this is how I have the money to pay for someone to cut my grass). I don't know if my daughter has already left or not. The only reason I would want to know is so I could get the apartment cleaned up with hopes I could get my deposit back and give items left to someone that could use them. Plus I could stop paying the utilities and cable bill. I don't want to call the manager and get her involved in this mess, especially if my daughter hasn't moved. I know now is to early but I was just wanting to now before the rent was due next month. My mind never stops swirling....... Update.... my son and his girlfriend just walk in with a new lawn mower. WOW... now I feel foolish. I cant figure them out.... but I am not going to complain about them doing something out of character. I hope everyone had a great day and are have an even better evening. Peace and Love [/QUOTE]
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