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jimfields33

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9. That's definitely fair. I definitely didn't see it that way, but that is

Reply to NNadir (Reply #7)

Tue Oct 1, 2024, 10:12 AM

Oct 1

an awesome way to see it. You definitely did a great job raising him.

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My son had prepaid reservations for a B&B near Ashville next week. He's not rich; living on a stipend... [View all] NNadir Oct 1 OP

That's wonderful, such an amazing guy. 👍💙 TommieMommy Oct 1 #1

Thank you for this lovely moment. Is it dusty in here??? niyad Oct 1 #2

Same orangecrush Oct 1 #25

Mine, too ailsagirl Oct 1 #29

Tell him for all of us. Good job. Lochloosa Oct 1 #3

What a good son Clouds Passing Oct 1 #4

If you can swing it, send him the money. It will be so jimfields33 Oct 1 #5

You know what? I'm not going to do that, because it would cheapen his internal pride at making a sacrifice, and... NNadir Oct 1 #7

That's definitely fair. I definitely didn't see it that way, but that is jimfields33 Oct 1 #9

If there's a heaven, that major brownie points. Funtatlaguy Oct 1 #6

loving empathy robleb Oct 1 #8

Your son is Alliepoo Oct 1 #10

Check first. B&B might prefer to rent rooms out to electric power workers Bernardo de La Paz Oct 1 #11

I'm not involved in the transaction, and don't want to be. It's his; not mine. I'm sure he will communicate... NNadir Oct 1 #12

Why Doesn't He Call and Talk to Them NonPC Oct 1 #13

As I understood it at the time I spoke to him, it was not possible to communicate with the owner by text. NNadir Oct 1 #14

Oh, ffs. Tanuki Oct 1 #22

I think you must have meant to reply to NNadir, and not me. I can't answer your suggestions. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 1 #23

Not flaming, but your post reminded me of the rather different lyrics niyad Oct 1 #28

The B&B might not be there anymore MyMission Oct 2 #31

Wow! Thank you for that report on the devastation. I hope you will recover, and your point is well taken. I... NNadir Oct 2 #33

Dayum, that's a fine son! MLAA Oct 1 #15

Good job, Mom. Quiet Em Oct 1 #16

I'm not his Mom; I'm his Dad. However, given my many flaws, I attribute the best of my sons to my wife. n/t. NNadir Oct 1 #17

My apologies. So sorry. Good job, Dad. Quiet Em Oct 1 #18

No apology necessary. Thanks for your comment. NNadir Oct 1 #20

Sounds like you and your wife raised a very good man. Elessar Zappa Oct 1 #19

Good for him!! His parents did a great job, LoisB Oct 1 #21

character-defining moment Skittles Oct 1 #24

The owner is likely some corporation liberal N proud Oct 1 #26

Not in this case. My son was in direct contact with the owner before the storm. NNadir Oct 1 #27

Good for hom liberal N proud Oct 2 #32

If this is the same son that wants to help African countries.... EarnestPutz Oct 2 #30