Well, in my head I have renamed "Bubbles" as "Mooch." But I think eventually her true colors will shine through.

The story about the river house is sad. Good on you for letting the former owners know about picking up their items. It is funny how things turn out. Your exh wanted to use these people and milk the situation for all its worth. And now that's exactly what's being done to him with that house.

Your life sounds great! School, the dates, remodeling--all good! I so admire the way you have dusted yourself off, squared your shoulders and moved forward.

Nice!

Me 41, H 47, M 15 yrs, S11, S13
BD 1: 11/4/14 we work on it; really I pretzel myself
BD 2: 3/31/15 H goes down to "dorm room"
8/15: H back to MBR
10/15: H back in dorm room
1/18: H files, now divorced