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Kappy
Member
06-28-2002
| Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 12:36 pm 
Oh my, that one is adorable and I don't usually like fussy hair pups.
This alledged NTB is not just being an irritant but she is costing you potential clients at this point. I think she knows she is on borrowed time as you get to know her better and so she is setting it up to look like the victim when the reality is the opposite. Did you ever see the movie Pacific Heights?
I'm not just worried for you, Naja. I am also genuinely worried for the chuch she is trying to join. In my version of the novel about your current life, she is a far right zealot who is trying to infiltrate the Catholic church, lol! You're a better person that I am for how you are handling it. It's too bad there isn't a way to discreetly verify her status in the church. Who could have ever imagined a NTB this judgemental?
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 1:12 pm
Some seniors are super active volunteers, but a job is good.. Have to watch out, with so many people working from home permanently.
Yes, I share the same worries about NTB.
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 1:23 pm
Although a declining field, perhaps a Student Teacher might be a good tenant. I think it is anywhere from 12 weeks to a full semester.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 2:04 pm
RN So far only 3 seniors have contacted me. 1 needed 4 hours a day of home care for something. Something about her lungs. She was on oxygen 24/7 and mostly home bound. Another just needed a place until her home was repaired from a fire, but she decided against it. Thought my house had too much going on as it is. And the other had 3 dogs.
After several years of serious illness in this house, I just can't bring myself to invite more in.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 2:56 pm
You are doing a great job of setting up your boundaries and priorities, Naja.. and indeed, your last point is a good one.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-02-2001
| Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 3:29 pm
I have veen around Catholic folk all my life! None of them have everacted like NTB! Wonderhow she will act to a new renter!!!
Any colleges, universities, etc where you might pick u a grad student???dd Posting an adatyourlocal library?
I know your pet-sitting service isa lovely changefor ou!!!
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 3:40 pm
RN I know it's hard to believe pet sitting can be very lucrative, but _just_ for Thanksgiving week I'll be making over $1000. So far.
RN Tnt, I would LOVE to have full time grad students. I actually advertise to them. No luck so far.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 3:55 pm
Especially students who are seriously busy.. medical students would be gone a lot.. Is there a medical school or nursing school nearby?
Too bad you couldn't fit in more dogs legally to eliminate the renters!
That is a cute floofy dog you just signed up.
Naja, my cat sitter (haven't used one in years but I used to when I traveled).. anyway she started out visiting for $5 a day ( this was a very long time ago.. ) and her rate went up and up and up.. over the years she got certified in Tellington Touch (T-Touch) which is a form of massage used for horses and dogs, cats. And she could charge for that, too. You are so good with dogs, I bet you could learn things that would bring in extra. I know around here a good pet sitter is golden.
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 4:50 pm
Ooh, Sea has a great idea!
You should really consider getting into dog training. My brother and aunt paid over $1,000 to have their dogs trained. You can go to their houses to do it. Something to think about.
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Sugar
Member
08-15-2000
| Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 5:24 pm
Maybe contact an insurance company re short term room rentals while people's houses are being repaired due to fire, water or whatever damage?
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-02-2001
| Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 6:11 pm
I am guessing NTB doesn't work in the public relations field?
How about th B&B field? Most of them DO NOT take pets. Ihave only ever stayed in one placewith a shared bath, but for one night itwas okay. Howhard is it to make a breakfast quiche, fruit,and coffee?
What does your town/city have to offer? Tourism is a BIG business!
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-02-2001
| Saturday, October 28, 2023 - 6:28 pm
How about working with local hotels/motels for daycare dogs? Travel agentcies for boarding dogs?
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 5:49 am
I'm open to a lot of these suggestions (Thank you!), and a lot are easier said than done. Honestly, I'd like to get rid of NTB and never rent again.
I'm ok for now with just the regular boarding and daycare. Every month earnings goes up.
btw, NTB did her best last night, and never talked religion. (except to show me her new Mary statue that Father blessed and gave her.) I get a 4 day break from her now. She works until midnight for the next 4 days.
Most importantly, I realized she needs this room more than I need a tenant. I keep forgetting I'm in the driver's seat, not her.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-02-2001
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 5:52 am
Whatever you may lackin terms of rental prospects,you for sure don't lack in support from a loyal cheering section here!
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 5:55 am
RN HAHA, I know! It makes me smile!
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-02-2001
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 6:15 am
Have I asked you which order NTB is joinging? The Mother House for Dominicans is here in Nashville. However, it was he Sisters of Charity who extablished and for many years staffed and ran one of our three larest hospitals, Their lives of service have blessed the lives of thousands of people here!
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 6:27 am
RN Yes, you've asked me, and I answered. The Benedictines (her preference because they are known as the strictest) or Little Sisters of the Poor.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 11:06 am
RN Well so far an evening and a full morning without being harassed. I don't want to count my chickens before they hatch, but this seems like a good start. Now I have until midnight not to have to think about it.
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Tntitanfan
Member
08-02-2001
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 12:38 pm
Yes! Now that you rpeat it, that DOES ring a bell!
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 12:51 pm
Enjoy the respite!
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 1:22 pm
RN Well, I didn't get the job with the little 8lb floofy dog  He was too scared of Patsy. Literally yelped if she even came near. We waited for like 45 minutes to see if it got better, but it didn't.
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Seamonkey
Moderator
09-07-2000
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 1:32 pm
Aww, too bad.
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 2:08 pm
I'm sorry, Naja.
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Naja
Member
06-28-2003
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 2:10 pm
RN Oh it's ok. I already got another holiday booking
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Grooch
Member
06-16-2006
| Sunday, October 29, 2023 - 2:25 pm
Yay, for Holidays!
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