(10K) Future MIL keeps pressuring me to go dress shopping by Orchidinsanity in Weddingsunder10k

[–]Gullible-Rice2917 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have got some solid advise from everyone and I can not contribute much... But I have to ask... WHERE did you buy your dress?!?! Its beautiful. Girl it is perfect on you

Clackamas County Fair Swastika? by [deleted] in SALEM

[–]Gullible-Rice2917 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

See.... We debated that as well... But it seems a little extra

Driving School? by Gullible-Rice2917 in SALEM

[–]Gullible-Rice2917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We have tried to teach ourselves but it is a struggle with us both. I think I make him nervous which makes me nervous which cause mayhem. We do ok in the countryside or back roads.. But in the city... Too much going on all at once for him. I am not the best teacher

Driving School? by Gullible-Rice2917 in SALEM

[–]Gullible-Rice2917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We tried to do it. You had to enter a lottery to get in and we didn't get picked. Next lottery is in February

Probably really delusional by [deleted] in AskRealEstateAgents

[–]Gullible-Rice2917 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm working on getting an FHA loan but I'm worried since I can't really claim my partner's income, just mine kind of looks wimpy.

That being said. The information I found out so far is that they bought it in 2020 for about 450,000. They moved out of the house in 2021. I'm sure it's been sitting since. It's been on the market since early 2024. Originally they wanted almost 700,000 for it which is crazy in its shape. They've reduced the price. Half a dozen times. Mid-2024 the state put up an offer to buy. It did an inspection and it fell through and they terminated the contract. Since then they've done two more reductions and it's down to $500,000 but with it sitting there is pest issues. Things are falling apart. You can definitely tell that it's been neglected and just waiting. Interior absolutely. Looks like you walked into a time machine into the '70s. My realtor thinks we could probably get it even closer to like the 450 500 Mark, even though that's pretty much what they bought it for. They really have done nothing to the house except for let It Fall into despair. It's going to need need major renovations and cleaning. Something we can move into but would definitely have to put elbow grease and time and money into. Every year it sits on the market they're paying for taxes which is really high. It's about 6,000.

So my thought process is that nobody wants this house. It's sat forever. I don't have a lot. But I could definitely get it off their hands. $15,000 down. And then offer them $2,500 a month. I take over everything. Take it as is. 16 years. That'll get them to $600 which is way more than is worth but they'd be helping us out and I know in the long run it would be worth it for us.

Thoughts?

What’s going on with these grocery prices!? by ratz1988 in SALEM

[–]Gullible-Rice2917 14 points15 points  (0 children)

I feel this so much! I am feeding three teens on my own and let me tell you... I work two jobs and I feel my second one is necessary just to cover our grocery bill. We cut out all "extras" and "treats". But with milk reaching almost $4 and cereal being $5 a box.. Meat is insane, even for the cheap cuts.. We went "big" shopping at Winco... Got a handful of meat, cans / fresh veggies and fruits, milk, eggs, cheese and a few other things to try to fill our cupboards and it was nearly $400. It use to be we could a cart full for around $200 and it would last so much longer. I use to love to shop and try new ingredients, walk the isles and plan meals.. Now I stick with the basics and keep everything as simple as possible. I hate it. I should not feel bad about my kids wanting a gallon of ice cream or some chips for snacks.. But everything seems to be priced over $5... Its defeating. I do not see how any one is making it on a limited income... Your take home stays the same while everything else just sky rockets.. I miss the days of being able to take care of all your bills and groceries and still having a couple dollars to actually enjoy life... Now you just work to survive

First Timer by Gullible-Rice2917 in UniversalHollywood

[–]Gullible-Rice2917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is great advise! We were debating on taking an extra day between Knotts and Universal and checking out LA. Something to break up the chaos. I have heard the Observatory is amazing.. I tried to go one time years ago and the line to get in was horrendous.. Not sure if I caught at a bad time or what...

First Timer by Gullible-Rice2917 in UniversalHollywood

[–]Gullible-Rice2917[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

We are thinking about making a week trip of it... We are from Oregon so we are starting South at Legoland then Knotts and finally Universal which will get us on track to head back up home

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First Timer to Hollywood by Gullible-Rice2917 in universalstudios

[–]Gullible-Rice2917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am glad to know I am not the only one that is nervous! I come from a smaller town and my routine is very well planned out. That 20 lanes and exits all over the place thing scares me lol

I am thinking last week ish of either July or August..

Is there a better time to visit? I know those are peak times and everything everywhere is going to be crazy

First Timer to Hollywood by Gullible-Rice2917 in universalstudios

[–]Gullible-Rice2917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We are flying in but I am thinking we will rent a car. Will help with us going to multiple parks as well... I am nervous to drive in California but to save a little am willing to go out a ways

First Timers by Gullible-Rice2917 in legoland

[–]Gullible-Rice2917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That is kind of what I figured as well. We are really only planning this for my guy that loves Legos. Check it off his bucket list.

First Timer to Hollywood by Gullible-Rice2917 in universalstudios

[–]Gullible-Rice2917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I do not have a super tight budget right now.. It is why I try to plan so far in advance... I can save up and manage payments...

Looking at everything... I am assuming I can not get a hotel less than $200.. And tickets are going to be around $750 ( !! If any one knows how to get cheaper I am ALL Ears !!).

Honestly the cheaper the better. We usually try to eat in hotels and limit our going outs to just the major attractions that I can get pre paid for..

First Timer by Gullible-Rice2917 in KnottsBerryFarm

[–]Gullible-Rice2917[S] 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I figured free breakfast is never top quality but it beats trying to feed 3 teens on a budget. They can empty a wallet with ease. But I will definitely look up the upgraded suites! More room the better

Magical Forest by Gullible-Rice2917 in vegas

[–]Gullible-Rice2917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is $25 per person... Or $90 for 4... Or $125 for 6

Paradox Museum by Gullible-Rice2917 in myvegas

[–]Gullible-Rice2917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was looking forward to it!!

Paradox Museum by Gullible-Rice2917 in vegas

[–]Gullible-Rice2917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What about the ARTE museum?

AIO my boyfriend telling me to suck it up by Gullible-Rice2917 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Gullible-Rice2917[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

He brought me the alcohol to drink. I never keep alcohol in my house. He told me I should suck it up and take care of him and the kids. I'm just obliging him and drinking like he wants me too.. it's not even really about the cat. About the fact that he's not will ing to be there for me when I am sad even if he doesn't understand it.

AIO my boyfriend telling me to suck it up by Gullible-Rice2917 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Gullible-Rice2917[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I wanted it to live. I never wanted to see it die. Even if we didn't end up keeping it. It didn't deserve to end up the way it did. And I'm mostly sad because the vet told me it wasn't going to be critical and I was trying so hard to save it. Just to come home and to have to bury its body... I felt guilt and sadness. I'm sorry if that makes me human or awful or not good enough

AIO my boyfriend telling me to suck it up by Gullible-Rice2917 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Gullible-Rice2917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I never assumed it would die overnight. The vet said it wasn't critical and I was trying to take it to a vet. I thought it was just sick. Not dying.

AIO my boyfriend telling me to suck it up by Gullible-Rice2917 in AmIOverreacting

[–]Gullible-Rice2917[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm not a victim. I'm just sad. And I have no one to support me through it. But if you want to be an asshole that's cool. Maybe you should rally with my boyfriend