TOTALLY GEEKED!

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Widow, 90, could lose home she has lived in for 70 years because neighbors complained

FNW · Guru

Sad. I can understand the neighbor's concerns, too, though. But at 90, there's a good chance they won't have to wait long for the house to change ownership.

Putting up a huge eyesore sign doesn't help with the aesthetics.

just Czech · Give Me Grand's!

From the pictures, I'm trying to figure out what is so wrong with that house. Looks fine to me.

The neighbors must be major arse holes.

FNW · Guru

I'm not seeing anything standout either. It could use a little TLC, especially the yard. But given the bars on the front door, I'm guessing it's not a stellar neighborhood anyway.

Momala · Great cook-happy wife-superb fisherman

Instead of complaining, why didn't the neighbors just pitch in to help this elderly lady?
Apparently another neighbor saw what needed to be done, and helped.
What's wrong with those complaining neighbors?

Lawyerlady · On the bright side...... Christmas is coming! (Mod)

Bastards.

Fort Worth Mom · Mod/Penguin lover/Princess!

Is there no compassion left in this world?

Good grief. cry

FNW · Guru

No, there isn't. That would require neighbors to actually leave the comforts of their home and computer screen and interact with each other.

Mary Zombie · Guru

It doesn't look bad. They suck. She needs a good lawyer. They're harassing her IMO.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

I can't see the pictures but agree that instead of complaining the neighbors should have pitched in to help. She's 90 yo. For that matter what about grandkids etc looking in on her & doing repairs?

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Here is how I see. People need to stop being so nebby. And, she's 90. Of COURSE her house is going to fall into disrepair. But so what? Let her live in her home in peace. Sheesh. It's the Cycle of Life people. When you are young you buy a home, fix it up , have a family, then you grow older and age and you want to live the rest of your days out in your own home. Nothing BAD is going to happen for some overgrown weeds, chipped paint or whatever. So what? And, then, she will die, and the next Cycle begins. A new couple comes along and buys the home and applies their TLC and love of family to it and then again, it is a beautiful home. And, the cycle continues.
I see a lot of people freak out when mom or grandma can no longer maintain the home to previous standards. So, instead of just accepting that things decline and nobody is going to die over some unmowed grass, they plop grandma into Assisted Living or the home. Instead, how about just letting things be? Or , better yet how about helping an old woman maintain her home? I always thought that it would be cool if churches had some type of Helping Hand ministry to go around and help the widows. Some churches probably do.

Tangerine · Guru

just Czech wrote:
From the pictures, I'm trying to figure out what is so wrong with that house. Looks fine to me.

The neighbors must be major arse holes.

I'm right there with you. I've seen way uglier houses. What is the problem here?

huskerbb · Guru

I guess I'm not seeing the issue. It really doesn't look that bad. I was expecting worse.

huskerbb · Guru

Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Here is how I see. People need to stop being so nebby. And, she's 90. Of COURSE her house is going to fall into disrepair. But so what? Let her live in her home in peace. Sheesh. It's the Cycle of Life people. When you are young you buy a home, fix it up , have a family, then you grow older and age and you want to live the rest of your days out in your own home. Nothing BAD is going to happen for some overgrown weeds, chipped paint or whatever. So what? And, then, she will die, and the next Cycle begins. A new couple comes along and buys the home and applies their TLC and love of family to it and then again, it is a beautiful home. And, the cycle continues.
I see a lot of people freak out when mom or grandma can no longer maintain the home to previous standards. So, instead of just accepting that things decline and nobody is going to die over some unmowed grass, they plop grandma into Assisted Living or the home. Instead, how about just letting things be? Or , better yet how about helping an old woman maintain her home? I always thought that it would be cool if churches had some type of Helping Hand ministry to go around and help the widows. Some churches probably do.

I disagree that homes should just be allowed to fall into disrepair. I just don't think this particular one is in that bad of state.

Lexxy · My dog name is Sasha, too!

Miles G is a good kid & neighbor. I'm glad he stepped up & got some media on this.

apple · Guru

Fort Worth Mom wrote:
Is there no compassion left in this world?
Good grief.

Exactly.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

huskerbb wrote:
I guess I'm not seeing the issue. It really doesn't look that bad. I was expecting worse.

So was I.

flan

apple · Guru

hmmm society coming together to help someone in need.

It sounds pretty darn liberal to me, maybe even socialist.

FNW · Guru

Actually, I was going to say it sounded Christian.

apple · Guru

FNW wrote:
Actually, I was going to say it sounded Christian.

Same thing, Jesus was a Liberal thinker. His philosophy was based on kindness, compassion, equality, inclusion, forgiveness, tolerance and Peace.

Tinydancer · Guru

Read the Bible. If you think Jesus was a Liberal and only showed that side of his teachings you are sorely mistaken. He had no problem with fire and brimstone for those who continue to sin.

FNW · Guru

Yes, he was. It's too bad that philosophy is no longer followed by the left.

Ohfour · Hooker

Here's the difference between Jesus and a lib.

Jesus wants us to do it on our own, without being forced to. The libs want the government to force people to be charitable in the form of taxes.

apple · Guru

It sad that you can't see the forest for the trees. Such is the divisiveness and polarization in your country.

Jesus was a pluralist Liberal
He taught that one need not conform to strict and orthodox views of God, religion and life. He REJECTED greed, violence and the glorification of power, the amassing of wealth WITHOUT SOCIAL BALANCE and the personal judging of others.(discrimination).

-- Edited by apple on Wednesday 1st of June 2016 12:59:36 PM

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Looks like a typical, average Florida home.

I bet there is more to this than neighbors.

How can you find out if zoning is trying to be changed or if a business is trying to buy it?

Tinydancer · Guru

Do you feel superior because you're Canadian? I get really sick of the way you put down America and Americans.

Ohfour · Hooker

apple wrote:
It sad that you can't see the forest for the trees. Such is the divisiveness and polarization in your country.

Jesus was a pluralist Liberal
He taught that one need not conform to strict and orthodox views of God, religion and life. He REJECTED greed, violence and the glorification of power, the amassing of wealth WITHOUT SOCIAL BALANCE and the personal judging of others.(discrimination).

-- Edited by apple on Wednesday 1st of June 2016 12:59:36 PM

Pulled that right out of your ass didn't you? Nice try...

apple · Guru

Tinydancer wrote:
Do you feel superior because you're Canadian? I get really sick of the way you put down America and Americans.

awww.. sorry I didn't mean to hurt your feelings.

I love American, always have. It does bother me to see it in such a state that it is right now. Its my opinion, not personal so relax.

apple · Guru

Ohfour wrote:
apple wrote:
It sad that you can't see the forest for the trees. Such is the divisiveness and polarization in your country.

Jesus was a pluralist Liberal
He taught that one need not conform to strict and orthodox views of God, religion and life. He REJECTED greed, violence and the glorification of power, the amassing of wealth WITHOUT SOCIAL BALANCE and the personal judging of others.(discrimination).

-- Edited by apple on Wednesday 1st of June 2016 12:59:36 PM
Pulled that right out of your ass didn't you? Nice try...

Why must you always be so rude? Is it possible for you to discuss anything without getting so nasty?

ITS MY OPINION for goodness sake and many believe the same as I do, its no secret. Jesus was a Liberal.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

apple wrote:
It sad that you can't see the forest for the trees. Such is the divisiveness and polarization in your country.

Jesus was a pluralist Liberal
He taught that one need not conform to strict and orthodox views of God, religion and life. He REJECTED greed, violence and the glorification of power, the amassing of wealth WITHOUT SOCIAL BALANCE and the personal judging of others.(discrimination).

-- Edited by apple on Wednesday 1st of June 2016 12:59:36 PM

On the contrary.

He said there is only one way to God, and that is through Jesus, Himself.

He said for us to judge ourselves before judging others but He also said to be careful of snares and to separate ourselves from the world.

He taught to pay to the government what is owed to the government and to pay to the church what is owed to the church. But He also taught us to be prepared and to store up in the days of plenty for the days of want.

He taught us to minister to the needy but He also taught us to know when the message isn't being heard and to walk away knowing we tried our best and not worry about it.

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
apple wrote:
It sad that you can't see the forest for the trees. Such is the divisiveness and polarization in your country.

Jesus was a pluralist Liberal
He taught that one need not conform to strict and orthodox views of God, religion and life. He REJECTED greed, violence and the glorification of power, the amassing of wealth WITHOUT SOCIAL BALANCE and the personal judging of others.(discrimination).

-- Edited by apple on Wednesday 1st of June 2016 12:59:36 PM
Pulled that right out of your ass didn't you? Nice try...
Why must you always be so rude? Is it possible for you to discuss anything without getting so nasty?
ITS MY OPINION for goodness sake and many believe the same as I do, its no secret. Jesus was a Liberal.

With the other Liberal Canadian on vacation, the ire falls upon you, apple.

flan

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

lilyofcourse wrote:
apple wrote:
It sad that you can't see the forest for the trees. Such is the divisiveness and polarization in your country.

Jesus was a pluralist Liberal
He taught that one need not conform to strict and orthodox views of God, religion and life. He REJECTED greed, violence and the glorification of power, the amassing of wealth WITHOUT SOCIAL BALANCE and the personal judging of others.(discrimination).

-- Edited by apple on Wednesday 1st of June 2016 12:59:36 PM
On the contrary.
He said there is only one way to God, and that is through Jesus, Himself.
He said for us to judge ourselves before judging others but He also said to be careful of snares and to separate ourselves from the world.
He taught to pay to the government what is owed to the government and to pay to the church what is owed to the church. But He also taught us to be prepared and to store up in the days of plenty for the days of want.
He taught us to minister to the needy but He also taught us to know when the message isn't being heard and to walk away knowing we tried our best and not worry about it.

FOR THE TIME, his teachings were Liberal.

flan

Ohfour · Hooker

apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
apple wrote:
It sad that you can't see the forest for the trees. Such is the divisiveness and polarization in your country.

Jesus was a pluralist Liberal
He taught that one need not conform to strict and orthodox views of God, religion and life. He REJECTED greed, violence and the glorification of power, the amassing of wealth WITHOUT SOCIAL BALANCE and the personal judging of others.(discrimination).

-- Edited by apple on Wednesday 1st of June 2016 12:59:36 PM
Pulled that right out of your ass didn't you? Nice try...
Why must you always be so rude? Is it possible for you to discuss anything without getting so nasty?
ITS MY OPINION for goodness sake and many believe the same as I do, its no secret. Jesus was a Liberal.

I really, really do not care about a non-believer's opinion of Jesus. That's just stupid. True Christians know that Jesus was not a liberal.

apple · Guru

flan327 wrote:
apple wrote:
Ohfour wrote:
apple wrote:
It sad that you can't see the forest for the trees. Such is the divisiveness and polarization in your country.

Jesus was a pluralist Liberal
He taught that one need not conform to strict and orthodox views of God, religion and life. He REJECTED greed, violence and the glorification of power, the amassing of wealth WITHOUT SOCIAL BALANCE and the personal judging of others.(discrimination).

-- Edited by apple on Wednesday 1st of June 2016 12:59:36 PM
Pulled that right out of your ass didn't you? Nice try...
Why must you always be so rude? Is it possible for you to discuss anything without getting so nasty?
ITS MY OPINION for goodness sake and many believe the same as I do, its no secret. Jesus was a Liberal.
With the other Liberal Canadian on vacation, the ire falls upon you, apple.
flan

Gosh, does that mean I'm off to banned camp soon too? I'd better pack. :)

I realize that to many, Liberal is a dirty word, such is the animosity between the political parties, at an all time high it seems.

What is interesting is that most democrats in the USA would be considered conservatives here, not liberals. Our parties do not really align to yours. Still, Jesus was IMO a Liberal thinker.

apple · Guru

I realize that today's conservatives may be horrified by this fact but there is no getting around it. Jesus was a liberal, his principals align with the very core of Liberal Beliefs. IMO

Ohfour · Hooker

apple wrote:
I realize that today's conservatives may be horrified by this fact but there is no getting around it. Jesus was a liberal, his principals align with the very core of Liberal Beliefs. IMO

You keep telling yourself that.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

flan327 wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
apple wrote:
It sad that you can't see the forest for the trees. Such is the divisiveness and polarization in your country.

Jesus was a pluralist Liberal
He taught that one need not conform to strict and orthodox views of God, religion and life. He REJECTED greed, violence and the glorification of power, the amassing of wealth WITHOUT SOCIAL BALANCE and the personal judging of others.(discrimination).

-- Edited by apple on Wednesday 1st of June 2016 12:59:36 PM
On the contrary.
He said there is only one way to God, and that is through Jesus, Himself.
He said for us to judge ourselves before judging others but He also said to be careful of snares and to separate ourselves from the world.
He taught to pay to the government what is owed to the government and to pay to the church what is owed to the church. But He also taught us to be prepared and to store up in the days of plenty for the days of want.
He taught us to minister to the needy but He also taught us to know when the message isn't being heard and to walk away knowing we tried our best and not worry about it.

FOR THE TIME, his teachings were Liberal.
flan

No.

He was/is just.

Sovereign.

Not liberal. Not republican.

Mary Zombie · Guru

I wonder if they've written her congressman and have a lawyer. I would sue the city for harassment and release the names of the nosey neighbors to the press. I've seen houses in much worse condition.

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

Mary Zombie wrote:
I wonder if they've written her congressman and have a lawyer. I would sue the city for harassment and release the names of the nosey neighbors to the press. I've seen houses in much worse condition.

The VFW could probably help, too.

apple · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
apple wrote:
It sad that you can't see the forest for the trees. Such is the divisiveness and polarization in your country.

Jesus was a pluralist Liberal
He taught that one need not conform to strict and orthodox views of God, religion and life. He REJECTED greed, violence and the glorification of power, the amassing of wealth WITHOUT SOCIAL BALANCE and the personal judging of others.(discrimination).

-- Edited by apple on Wednesday 1st of June 2016 12:59:36 PM
On the contrary.
He said there is only one way to God, and that is through Jesus, Himself.
He said for us to judge ourselves before judging others but He also said to be careful of snares and to separate ourselves from the world.
He taught to pay to the government what is owed to the government and to pay to the church what is owed to the church. But He also taught us to be prepared and to store up in the days of plenty for the days of want.
He taught us to minister to the needy but He also taught us to know when the message isn't being heard and to walk away knowing we tried our best and not worry about it.

FOR THE TIME, his teachings were Liberal.
flan

No.
He was/is just.
Sovereign.
Not liberal. Not republican.

I agree to a point. Liberal thinking however, is something that I believe Jesus was, a liberal thinker.

Tinydancer · Guru

So why is Jesus loved by Conservatives yet the Liberals here keep telling us God doesn't exist? You'd think the Liberals would be all for Jesus if he was so liberal...

lilyofcourse · My spirit animal is a pink flamingo.

apple wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
apple wrote:
It sad that you can't see the forest for the trees. Such is the divisiveness and polarization in your country.

Jesus was a pluralist Liberal
He taught that one need not conform to strict and orthodox views of God, religion and life. He REJECTED greed, violence and the glorification of power, the amassing of wealth WITHOUT SOCIAL BALANCE and the personal judging of others.(discrimination).

-- Edited by apple on Wednesday 1st of June 2016 12:59:36 PM
On the contrary.
He said there is only one way to God, and that is through Jesus, Himself.
He said for us to judge ourselves before judging others but He also said to be careful of snares and to separate ourselves from the world.
He taught to pay to the government what is owed to the government and to pay to the church what is owed to the church. But He also taught us to be prepared and to store up in the days of plenty for the days of want.
He taught us to minister to the needy but He also taught us to know when the message isn't being heard and to walk away knowing we tried our best and not worry about it.

FOR THE TIME, his teachings were Liberal.
flan

No.
He was/is just.
Sovereign.
Not liberal. Not republican.

I agree to a point. Liberal thinking however, is something that I believe Jesus was, a liberal thinker.

Can you tell me what this has to do with the OP?

Cheerios4606 · Guru

More to the story...
wfla.com/2016/05/31/new-details-emerge-in-case-of-90-year-old-widow-battling-code-violations/

apple · Guru

lilyofcourse wrote:
apple wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
apple wrote:
It sad that you can't see the forest for the trees. Such is the divisiveness and polarization in your country.

Jesus was a pluralist Liberal
He taught that one need not conform to strict and orthodox views of God, religion and life. He REJECTED greed, violence and the glorification of power, the amassing of wealth WITHOUT SOCIAL BALANCE and the personal judging of others.(discrimination).

-- Edited by apple on Wednesday 1st of June 2016 12:59:36 PM
On the contrary.
He said there is only one way to God, and that is through Jesus, Himself.
He said for us to judge ourselves before judging others but He also said to be careful of snares and to separate ourselves from the world.
He taught to pay to the government what is owed to the government and to pay to the church what is owed to the church. But He also taught us to be prepared and to store up in the days of plenty for the days of want.
He taught us to minister to the needy but He also taught us to know when the message isn't being heard and to walk away knowing we tried our best and not worry about it.

FOR THE TIME, his teachings were Liberal.
flan

No.
He was/is just.
Sovereign.
Not liberal. Not republican.

I agree to a point. Liberal thinking however, is something that I believe Jesus was, a liberal thinker.

Can you tell me what this has to do with the OP?

I could but I believe this is a rhetorical question.

Perhaps you should read the thread and figure it out yourself.

Cheerios4606 · Guru

GOOD GRAVY WHY DOES EVERY THREAD HAVE TO TURN INTO A DOGGONE FIGHT! CUT IT OUT ALREADY!

flan327 · Itty bitty's Grammy

lilyofcourse wrote:
apple wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
apple wrote:
It sad that you can't see the forest for the trees. Such is the divisiveness and polarization in your country.

Jesus was a pluralist Liberal
He taught that one need not conform to strict and orthodox views of God, religion and life. He REJECTED greed, violence and the glorification of power, the amassing of wealth WITHOUT SOCIAL BALANCE and the personal judging of others.(discrimination).

-- Edited by apple on Wednesday 1st of June 2016 12:59:36 PM
On the contrary.
He said there is only one way to God, and that is through Jesus, Himself.
He said for us to judge ourselves before judging others but He also said to be careful of snares and to separate ourselves from the world.
He taught to pay to the government what is owed to the government and to pay to the church what is owed to the church. But He also taught us to be prepared and to store up in the days of plenty for the days of want.
He taught us to minister to the needy but He also taught us to know when the message isn't being heard and to walk away knowing we tried our best and not worry about it.

FOR THE TIME, his teachings were Liberal.
flan

No.
He was/is just.
Sovereign.
Not liberal. Not republican.

I agree to a point. Liberal thinking however, is something that I believe Jesus was, a liberal thinker.

Can you tell me what this has to do with the OP?

No.

When I last posted on the thread about the Chicago holiday weekend shootings, we were talking about cats with little guns...

It happens.

flan

huskerbb · Guru

apple wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
flan327 wrote:
lilyofcourse wrote:
apple wrote:
It sad that you can't see the forest for the trees. Such is the divisiveness and polarization in your country.

Jesus was a pluralist Liberal
He taught that one need not conform to strict and orthodox views of God, religion and life. He REJECTED greed, violence and the glorification of power, the amassing of wealth WITHOUT SOCIAL BALANCE and the personal judging of others.(discrimination).

-- Edited by apple on Wednesday 1st of June 2016 12:59:36 PM
On the contrary.
He said there is only one way to God, and that is through Jesus, Himself.
He said for us to judge ourselves before judging others but He also said to be careful of snares and to separate ourselves from the world.
He taught to pay to the government what is owed to the government and to pay to the church what is owed to the church. But He also taught us to be prepared and to store up in the days of plenty for the days of want.
He taught us to minister to the needy but He also taught us to know when the message isn't being heard and to walk away knowing we tried our best and not worry about it.

FOR THE TIME, his teachings were Liberal.
flan

No.
He was/is just.
Sovereign.
Not liberal. Not republican.

I agree to a point. Liberal thinking however, is something that I believe Jesus was, a liberal thinker.

You would be wrong.

Unless you mean by liberal thinker he was totally against things like freedom of religion--in that aspect, he was very liberal. There is no room for other religions in his teachings.

-- Edited by huskerbb on Wednesday 1st of June 2016 02:14:02 PM

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

apple wrote:
I realize that today's conservatives may be horrified by this fact but there is no getting around it. Jesus was a liberal, his principals align with the very core of Liberal Beliefs. IMO

Nope. Jesus is neither liberal nor conservative. He is both, but neither. Sorry, you can't peg Him into your box.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

huskerbb wrote:
Lady Gaga Snerd wrote:
Here is how I see. People need to stop being so nebby. And, she's 90. Of COURSE her house is going to fall into disrepair. But so what? Let her live in her home in peace. Sheesh. It's the Cycle of Life people. When you are young you buy a home, fix it up , have a family, then you grow older and age and you want to live the rest of your days out in your own home. Nothing BAD is going to happen for some overgrown weeds, chipped paint or whatever. So what? And, then, she will die, and the next Cycle begins. A new couple comes along and buys the home and applies their TLC and love of family to it and then again, it is a beautiful home. And, the cycle continues.
I see a lot of people freak out when mom or grandma can no longer maintain the home to previous standards. So, instead of just accepting that things decline and nobody is going to die over some unmowed grass, they plop grandma into Assisted Living or the home. Instead, how about just letting things be? Or , better yet how about helping an old woman maintain her home? I always thought that it would be cool if churches had some type of Helping Hand ministry to go around and help the widows. Some churches probably do.
I disagree that homes should just be allowed to fall into disrepair. I just don't think this particular one is in that bad of state.

To a point. Obviously, i am talking about more cosmetic issues. Which is what people tend to focus on.

Lady Gaga Snerd · Guru

Cheerios4606 wrote:
GOOD GRAVY WHY DOES EVERY THREAD HAVE TO TURN INTO A DOGGONE FIGHT! CUT IT OUT ALREADY!

You see "fight" whereas I see "discussion". Kind of hard to have a discussion if nobody is actually giving their actual opinions.

TOTALLY GEEKED!

Widow, 90, could lose home she has lived in for 70 years because neighbors complained the property fell into disrepair when her Air Force veteran husband died