Thanks D4L for stopping by--and don't hesitate to give advice! I find that anyone that has been on these boards for a while starts to "pick up" the right way to do things--it becomes a second nature of sorts--everyone here knows we want to have new Rs--the old one is dead, and I believe there CAN be something new!
So, now nice H is back! He offered this a.m. to fix the toilette on the porch (he calls from Lowes and the kit is $5.00! grr...) He has to work 3 days but he'll get to it on Sunday (first day off!) Then he tells me to have the guy come and tile the bathroom, take out the leaky sink and vanity, and get a new one and he will pay.
I don't care if the L's told him to be nice or what--this is refreshing!!! I told him again and again how I appreciate his help.
Yeah, I get myself confused--should I accept this stuff? not? I think it is when they actually leave that you go dark. I was in such a state yesterday thinking of all the stuff I have to do to make this place decent that I just couldn't help but be greatful!