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shecass · 12-05-2005, 04:50 AM

We went to my grandfather's over Thanksgiving and he is so cute. He has a girlfriend. He is like a teenager. My grandmother has been gone for 4 1/2 years, and we are all so happy that he has someone to talk to, to keep him company and to keep him from getting so lonely. I answered the phone once when it rang and it was her, he went to his bedroom and talked to her. I'm just so happy that he has someone to talk to. The best part of it is that she and my grandmother were best friends growing up. So, I know that she is looking down on him with her approval.

He has also decided after the first of the year to sell his home. It is huge and with his macular degeneration it is just too much for him to take care of. His house has a finished basement, on next level is the utility room, bathroom off of the utility room, kitchen, dining room, living room, tv room, his bathroom, master bedroom, and upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and a bathroom, this all in the middle of 10 acres. I wish we had the money to buy the house and at least 2 acres of land but, I would say that it would be at least $300+. I'm really going to miss the house when it does sell, they built this house and cleared the land theirselves with the help of the family of course. They have been in that house for as long as I've been in GA 19 years now.

Anyway, we told him that as far as we were concerend it is his house and he should do exactly what he wants with it. That as long as he is living that's the way it is. There are 5 kids and I think they all told him basically that same thing. That it is his money and will be until the day he dies and he can do whatever he wants with it. Then I told my mom basically the same thing that when he does die that her share is hers to do with as she pleases and that we are not entitled to any of it until after something happens to her. Anyway sorry to get so morbid.

It will be hard going up there after he does sell it and spending time somewhere else.

Sorry for rambling on. I just wanted to let everyone know about his girlfriend, I didn't mean to go off on anything else.

red98vett · 12-05-2005, 04:55 AM

TOTALLY COOOL !!! Go Gramps !! I think it's GREAT that there is hope for happiness when we age - I know how I feel about getting older alone and how scary it must be because I think about it all the time - (my husband is seriously ill and has a very bad prognosis) ...

That is outstanding for your grandfather !! Tell him "WAY to go" from a fan in Houston.

shecass · 12-05-2005, 05:03 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

TOTALLY COOOL !!! Go Gramps !! I think it's GREAT that there is hope for happiness when we age - I know how I feel about getting older alone and how scary it must be because I think about it all the time - (my husband is seriously ill and has a very bad prognosis) ...

That is outstanding for your grandfather !! Tell him "WAY to go" from a fan in Houston.

I kept telling him how happy I was for him.

I've asked my mom just a few weeks ago if she thought she would ever at least date anyone my dad has been dead almost 2 years now, and she told me no that she was too old for that. I told her no your not look at your dad. I also told her that it would not bother me if she did.

I would be really shocked if she did. But, you never know, she is only 63 years old and my grandfather is 86 or 87.

red98vett · 12-05-2005, 05:05 AM

That's so great ...I really enjoyed reading this - it shows we are NEVER too old to want be happy or share our lives.

shecass · 12-05-2005, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by red98vett

That's so great ...I really enjoyed reading this - it shows we are NEVER too old to want be happy or share our lives.

I agree. He talks more now than he ever did when my grandmother was alive. She was a talker. He just took up where she left off. They were together 50+ years. If we could all be so lucky.

Patti · 12-05-2005, 12:11 PM

That is so sweet. It's so nice he has someone to spend time with.

shecass · 12-05-2005, 02:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Patti

That is so sweet. It's so nice he has someone to spend time with.

We are really glad that he does. I don't feel so bad about not being able to get to VA to see him any more than I do.

shecass · 12-05-2005, 03:08 PM

I'm sorry I didn't realize I put this in the wrong forum until just now. I meant to put this in the off topics discussion.

Sorry about that. I guess I just spazzed out for a few minutes.

12-05-2005, 04:50 AM	#1
shecass YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North wilkesboro, NC Posts: 2,785	My grandfather We went to my grandfather's over Thanksgiving and he is so cute. He has a girlfriend. He is like a teenager. My grandmother has been gone for 4 1/2 years, and we are all so happy that he has someone to talk to, to keep him company and to keep him from getting so lonely. I answered the phone once when it rang and it was her, he went to his bedroom and talked to her. I'm just so happy that he has someone to talk to. The best part of it is that she and my grandmother were best friends growing up. So, I know that she is looking down on him with her approval. He has also decided after the first of the year to sell his home. It is huge and with his macular degeneration it is just too much for him to take care of. His house has a finished basement, on next level is the utility room, bathroom off of the utility room, kitchen, dining room, living room, tv room, his bathroom, master bedroom, and upstairs there are 4 bedrooms and a bathroom, this all in the middle of 10 acres. I wish we had the money to buy the house and at least 2 acres of land but, I would say that it would be at least $300+. I'm really going to miss the house when it does sell, they built this house and cleared the land theirselves with the help of the family of course. They have been in that house for as long as I've been in GA 19 years now. Anyway, we told him that as far as we were concerend it is his house and he should do exactly what he wants with it. That as long as he is living that's the way it is. There are 5 kids and I think they all told him basically that same thing. That it is his money and will be until the day he dies and he can do whatever he wants with it. Then I told my mom basically the same thing that when he does die that her share is hers to do with as she pleases and that we are not entitled to any of it until after something happens to her. Anyway sorry to get so morbid. It will be hard going up there after he does sell it and spending time somewhere else. Sorry for rambling on. I just wanted to let everyone know about his girlfriend, I didn't mean to go off on anything else. __________________ Sheila, Mollie & Wyatt Ethan my pride and joy Mollie www.dogster.com/?176293 Wyatt www.dogster.com/?205723 Last edited by shecass; 12-05-2005 at 04:53 AM.

12-05-2005, 04:55 AM	#2
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	TOTALLY COOOL !!! Go Gramps !! I think it's GREAT that there is hope for happiness when we age - I know how I feel about getting older alone and how scary it must be because I think about it all the time - (my husband is seriously ill and has a very bad prognosis) ... That is outstanding for your grandfather !! Tell him "WAY to go" from a fan in Houston. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

12-05-2005, 05:05 AM	#4
red98vett Yorkie Kisses are the Best! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Houston TX Posts: 33,590 Blog Entries: 1	That's so great ...I really enjoyed reading this - it shows we are NEVER too old to want be happy or share our lives. __________________ Villette, Chanel & Cheri www.DesignsByVillette.net Custom Address Labels and Note Cards using YOUR Photos! Just Click HERE!

12-05-2005, 12:11 PM	#6
Patti Donating YT 30K Club Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 35,509 Blog Entries: 6	That is so sweet. It's so nice he has someone to spend time with. __________________ Cali Pixie Roxie : RIP Nikki; RIP Maya;RIP my sweet Dixie girl 1/17/08 http://callipuppyscastle.bravehost.com/index.html

12-05-2005, 03:08 PM	#8
shecass YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: North wilkesboro, NC Posts: 2,785	I'm sorry I didn't realize I put this in the wrong forum until just now. I meant to put this in the off topics discussion. Sorry about that. I guess I just spazzed out for a few minutes. __________________ Sheila, Mollie & Wyatt Ethan my pride and joy Mollie www.dogster.com/?176293 Wyatt www.dogster.com/?205723