tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post2063960046536446496..comments2024-03-17T23:25:46.888-07:00Comments on Thoughts from a Bag Lady In Waiting: The Bag Lady and the Former TenantLinda Myershttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05706455533282204519noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-76176148429872228202012-01-06T19:23:49.280-08:002012-01-06T19:23:49.280-08:00I agree with many previous comments . . . let it g...I agree with many previous comments . . . let it go. It has to be hard to do, and I know that I'd want to grab it back and want to argue my point, but it's over and it isn't worth the stressful time stewing over it. <br /><br />Personally, I'm thinking it was a small price to pay for having your home back in your own hands! It sounds like having this person gone is the best news, as it is really stressful to have someone under your roof who is untrustworthy.<br /><br />Enjoy your upcoming journey!Sandihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15923693784234135636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-44694587344989168232012-01-06T11:20:47.761-08:002012-01-06T11:20:47.761-08:00First - congrats on the book!
It's probably i...First - congrats on the book!<br /><br />It's probably inevitable that there would be friction in a tenant situation. And in this case, she didn't hold up her end of the bargain. <br /><br />I would be upset too if they posted a negative review, but I think it's wise to let it go.MyMaracashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277857661670053625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-10158479325533606402012-01-06T10:15:31.790-08:002012-01-06T10:15:31.790-08:00I'm so sorry you had a bad experience here. Ye...I'm so sorry you had a bad experience here. Yep, you took a chance but at least the cat was fed.<br /><br />Your wise just to let it go. Hangin' on to it will only make you ill and not change a thing.<br /><br />God bless and I hope you have a marvelous trip to Az. sweeite!!!Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise)https://www.blogger.com/profile/10175389676508928061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-6840395585671468502012-01-05T14:55:36.855-08:002012-01-05T14:55:36.855-08:00First, good for you for standing up to your rights...First, good for you for standing up to your rights.<br />Second, there is a traveler's website I don't know about.<br /><br />Do share.Rosaria Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03133147851332084180noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-48073268741654874062012-01-05T05:48:48.494-08:002012-01-05T05:48:48.494-08:00I'm kind of amazed you trusted her that much t...I'm kind of amazed you trusted her that much to begin with ... but it doesn't sound as if she really did any harm. So think of it this way -- she's certainly let you go. So you might as well let her go.Tomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08611148987085476580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-74250211030000485802012-01-04T21:38:38.772-08:002012-01-04T21:38:38.772-08:00What a nasty experience. Sometimes, even when you...What a nasty experience. Sometimes, even when you know you did the right thing, that sense of discomfort will stick with you. Conflict is hard to deal with. Now that you've had a few days of tranquility in your home, I hope you're feeling better about how you handled a difficult situation.#1Nanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04214011945298439939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-84941843614351669162012-01-04T17:54:03.930-08:002012-01-04T17:54:03.930-08:00Sometimes moving on is the best thing for a person...Sometimes moving on is the best thing for a person both physically and mentally. It is tough for those of us who are perfectionists of course but you had to do what was right. Good for you for being a bigger person and a very generous one at that! How does that saying go? "This too shall pass"Jenn Flynn-Shonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08441834864191292424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-25992713198691942162012-01-04T12:29:46.099-08:002012-01-04T12:29:46.099-08:00Reminds me of a pet sitter we had a year or so ago...Reminds me of a pet sitter we had a year or so ago. She came with a reference from a friend of mine, however, she was so lacksidasical about her responsibilities. I attributed it to her youth (age 21), but now I have to wonder from what you wrote about your house sitter. Maybe it's just a genetic trait. I see this gal being homeless if her family didn't take her back in.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-65751686791060770762012-01-04T11:43:59.792-08:002012-01-04T11:43:59.792-08:00I used the same lady for years.She had a tiny apar...I used the same lady for years.She had a tiny apartment and loved to stay in my spacious homes and have her mother visit.It became like family visiting while I was away.The only things I take personal that other people say are praises, and I let any others go.Out on the prairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09548162534362532705noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-30414915055675195832012-01-04T06:48:55.225-08:002012-01-04T06:48:55.225-08:00Experiences like yours are why I would never consi...Experiences like yours are why I would never consider a home exchange while on vacation. No matter how many references are checked, there is no way of knowing what will happen once that person or family moves in.<br /><br />Like others, I suggest you let it go and come down to Arizona to enjoy our 75 degree weather and plenty of sunshine!Bob Lowryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16843991725692979189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-24365702118042913402012-01-04T05:43:25.019-08:002012-01-04T05:43:25.019-08:00I would never let any stranger--nor most of the pe...I would never let any stranger--nor most of the people I know well--live in my house, so I have to say I admire your risk taking and your compassion for a true vagabond. She took advantage and really had no right to complain. You gave and she got...karma will make the appropriate adjustments.Olgahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00692441479616299920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-3754710256329121762012-01-04T04:45:07.689-08:002012-01-04T04:45:07.689-08:00Free spiriting is a scary way to live. Glad at lea...Free spiriting is a scary way to live. Glad at least no harm was done to your cat.<br />I agree with most that letting go is best.Arkansas Pattihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14156004753267665579noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-32915134257922166992012-01-03T18:43:37.731-08:002012-01-03T18:43:37.731-08:00I found that many people simply don't want to ...I found that many people simply don't want to be held accountable, anymore. There's a tendency to wanna blame someone else for their actions or lack of action. I see it quite a bit at work...from those that don"t!!!turquoisemoonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14893008689507282266noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-47051507977846268692012-01-03T17:35:45.810-08:002012-01-03T17:35:45.810-08:00She didn't live up to her end of the bargain a...She didn't live up to her end of the bargain and doesn't sound like a very nice person, anyways. If she goes to other places to stay for free with that travelers group, I can guarantee you that you won't be the only person who tosses her and her plastic bags out the door. ;)Ritahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02043285884495492598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-2583014515990462592012-01-03T16:26:25.038-08:002012-01-03T16:26:25.038-08:00That was risky, entrusting you home to someone who...That was risky, entrusting you home to someone who was at first a stranger. You lived up to your part of the arrangement, she didn't. Now the free spirit will have to freeload somewhere else.Linda Reederhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07665601809156707572noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-31592456655824880872012-01-03T15:59:35.354-08:002012-01-03T15:59:35.354-08:00Interesting encounter. Just as I will be much more...Interesting encounter. Just as I will be much more vigilant with my belongings, you will be more vigilant about those you invite into your home. Sounds like she didn't live up to anybody's expectations, probably not even her own. Thank heavens the cat was okay. Bummer!DJanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152183871573797791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-49494161317712762332012-01-03T15:57:00.788-08:002012-01-03T15:57:00.788-08:00Moving on is the right choice; you don't want ...Moving on is the right choice; you don't want to keep the argument alive. I'd never have the courage to let a stranger live in my house, but it seems you've done some very successful house-swapping in the past.Nancy/BLissed-Out Grandmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17223278142557533175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-90889215140824796732012-01-03T14:40:46.669-08:002012-01-03T14:40:46.669-08:00Life is all about risk-taking and realizing there ...Life is all about risk-taking and realizing there might be less-than-positive experiences. Your ex-tenant sounds selfish and self-centered. Don't sweat the small stuff, move on and enjoy Arizona!Meryl Baerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13482532818278685217noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-15672554269160978042012-01-03T14:12:25.158-08:002012-01-03T14:12:25.158-08:00Being a "free spirit" should not conflic...Being a "free spirit" should not conflict with being reliable. The fact that she left with her things in garbage bags speaks more to her way of living than it does to your circumstances. Why wouldn't a grown woman have luggage? No doubt because she was forced to abandon it along the way. She obviously was not worthy of your trust.Ms Sparrowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417670251423549014noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-46419778069246601482012-01-03T14:10:06.851-08:002012-01-03T14:10:06.851-08:00Remember, we're on the River of Letting Go. Ca...Remember, we're on the River of Letting Go. Canoes can be tippy, but if you maintain a sense of balance, no problem. :) <br />People need to value and honor their agreements. She may not have, but You did. I think you're good to go...Teresa Evangelinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05495114564099989481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-51129511617124604492012-01-03T13:05:12.338-08:002012-01-03T13:05:12.338-08:00good for you and have a great visit to Arizonagood for you and have a great visit to ArizonaBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17095809082494749979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-21557191892973930832012-01-03T12:20:53.498-08:002012-01-03T12:20:53.498-08:00I say- move on.
The more you "argue" th...I say- move on. <br />The more you "argue" the more you will keep it alive.Janettehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10054888725603183006noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8356815487392618550.post-30254988834488059892012-01-03T11:28:45.415-08:002012-01-03T11:28:45.415-08:00I think letting it go, as you decided to do, is th...I think letting it go, as you decided to do, is the wise course.Terra https://www.blogger.com/profile/04396481049075747940noreply@blogger.com