For those Who still have a home.....

[fiftytakedowns]

I hope you are not taking on your father's debt.

If my father Passes away abruptly due to his Incurable Hep C, then I get his debts.

[fiftytakedowns]

Not sure why you are paying your fathers credit cards and stuff. You aren't legally obligated to and debt does not get passed down the family line as people die.

The reason I payed for some of my dad's credit card debts is because the creditors were going into collection. my dad had no money to ward them off. I payed them off to postpone action, such that we could buy time, and sell our assets, rather than have them take everything.

[Farbin Kaiber]

A little quote from Charles Ingalls I always use in times like this. "Cash on the barrel". If you cant afford something in three months, you shouldn't be buying it.

I can list at least 11 e30's that I've had to pass on because the money would not be there. Looking at the pictures of that house, I can see how your dad must have gone to Ikea and maxxed out the silver American Express. Your sob story is what EVERYONE is going through in this period with our economic situation.

It always seems to me that liberal artist types are the most likely to overextend their credit burden beyond their acceptable realm.

If you learn anything from this, become fiscally conservative. And, you're still a youngin', this is just a speed bump, but if you wallow in it, you will never break free of it.

[Farbin Kaiber]

When I opened this thread, the only sympathy I'd have had would have been if you were one of the 169 families that homes burnt to the ground in Colorado, they had no choice, your father had every choice, no one to blame but him.

[Jonny Cash]

I think this is my cue to say: I dont think you know how good you got it!!

[Massive Lee]

I like very much the "house" whch looks like Peewee Herman's Playhouse. I still don't understand why the sobbing. Everything finished well after all. House was sold to clean-up debts. You moved in to your girlfriend's appartment, meaning you can shag her all day and all night long. Great ending. Better than a foreclosure, a divorce and a suicide. See the bright side of it. ;-) You'll get over it tomorrow.

[Pac1373]

in before cold dose of reality...wait..Farbin already dished it up.

this is what living beyond ones means reaps, everyone here has experienced some or all of the same issues. nearly everyone has a tough life story.

R3V however, at least in my opinion, is about the last place you would find "sympathy" on the entire internet. you just moved in with your best chance at letting your emotions run free, tell it to your lady. here is just asking for emotional rape.

this place eats it's own young.

cheers,

P

[NKRoberts]

its only tangible items, the older you get the less importance those things have in your life. There is a good lesson to be learned here and you will grow stronger for it. Good luck to you!

This will definitely be a learning/growing experience for you. Best of luck.

[ZLandrum]

R3V however, at least in my opinion, is about the last place you would find "sympathy" on the entire internet. you just moved in with your best chance at letting your emotions run free, tell it to your lady. here is just asking for emotional rape.

this place eats it's own young.

cheers,

P

This.

Unfortunately the only way you'll get emotional sympathy from this plethora of dick butts is if you break a replaceable part on your 20+ year old bmw.

I really hate to hear this situation, blows pretty hard. But like everyone's pretty much pointed out is that now you have a new beginning and you can make your life what you want it... Just like your mom did. Keep your chin up, and look to the future.

Z

[FredK]

Looking at the pictures of that house, I can see how your dad must have gone to Ikea and maxxed out the silver American Express. Your sob story is what EVERYONE is going through in this period with our economic situation.

It always seems to me that liberal artist types are the most likely to overextend their credit burden beyond their acceptable realm.

If you learn anything from this, become fiscally conservative. And, you're still a youngin', this is just a speed bump, but if you wallow in it, you will never break free of it.

Hey, his post was just clearly a young kid venting.

It's sad to leave a place where you've formed a lot of good memories.

[Farbin Kaiber]

^ Yes, but the inevitable is, we all go through it. I understand his venting, I respect his strength to share it here. I'm just trying to share the fact that it's a common occurrence, and with age, everyone will go through such an emotionally trying time.

If life was stagnant and permanent, we wouldn't have memories, they are things to look back longingly upon, not ensconce your life around/in.

OP, All I'm saying, is this is a bad experience for you, and I have sorrow for your pain, but remember, this is not but the first step on the stairs of life, and, you are not anywhere near the first landing halfway up the staircase. You got a lot left in you, and utilize this as momentum for the rest of that march.

[Aptyp]

Sad story... But then I remembered migrating to US with my parents at 14 years of age with 4 bags for 4 people. Leaving home, friends, relatives, EVERYTHING behind for my dad's job opportunity.

Yeah, I feel your pain, but losing your childhood home is not a big deal at all. Most of the children growing up in apartments, trailers and literal projects work their asses off to never return. In your case, you can start working your ass off to get back what was lost. Good luck.

[z31maniac]

Sad story... But then I remembered migrating to US with my parents at 14 years of age with 4 bags for 4 people. Leaving home, friends, relatives, EVERYTHING behind for my dad's job opportunity.

Yeah, I feel your pain, but losing your childhood home is not a big deal at all. Most of the children growing up in apartments, trailers and literal projects work their asses off to never return. In your case, you can start working your ass off to get back what was lost. Good luck.

Yup, after parents got divorced I grew up in a trailer park, it sucked.

But it definitely provided me the motivation to go to college and then start busting ass when I got to the real world.

[mightywhitey]

The best part of being a man is you can start over and over from nothing. Good luck on your journey but enjoy these times when you are free and can chose whichever direction you want to move and take the first step.

[FredK]

^ Yes, but the inevitable is, we all go through it. I understand his venting, I respect his strength to share it here. I'm just trying to share the fact that it's a common occurrence, and with age, everyone will go through such an emotionally trying time.

If life was stagnant and permanent, we wouldn't have memories, they are things to look back longingly upon, not ensconce your life around/in.

OP, All I'm saying, is this is a bad experience for you, and I have sorrow for your pain, but remember, this is not but the first step on the stairs of life, and, you are not anywhere near the first landing halfway up the staircase. You got a lot left in you, and utilize this as momentum for the rest of that march.

Word.

Also, I doubt his dad squandered the money on the house. It appears to be a time capsule from the 1970s.