Most of you that are familar with my posts know how much I stress how imporant it is to have a backup plan in this business. Murphy's Law seems to prevail, at times, in this business. I don't believe any of us can second guess this market. Thus, the backup plan comes into play. Plan Z (the final final) is to head to a little A-frame I purchased about 5 1/2 years ago. Good mountain living, clean air, and 3,400 foot elevation. Two grocery stores, two gas stations, one bar, and one coffee shop. The plan has always been, if all else fails, I head to the mountains and ride out the storm.

Now, let's fast forward to a phone call I got yesterday from the east coast. Apparently, my brother also has a back up plan. He says, "we're thinking about moving out the the west coast". I said, "great........Where do you plan on living"? He says, "XYZ town" (this happens to be the town of my A-frame). I then said, "are you going to buy?". He says, "No, we're going to be living in your A-frame". At first, I thought he was kidding. A little further into the conversation I realized he was as serious as a heart attack. He says, "we figured you weren't living in it and we could make use of it". I then said. "hey bro, that's my retirement home and also a backup plan". I think that last part fell on deaf ears.....lol.

I wanted to share this story with the forum as I thought it was kind of funny. And, I learned something new. Apparently, everybody has a backup plan....lol.

That is so funny! Not only do you HAVE a backup plan, but you ARE a backup plan!

So, you gonna tell your brother "no"? Is he bigger than you?

lol. My backup plan is the same as your brother's. How soon can I move in?

Linda

With Landsafe giving so many of us the shaft last week, we may need to start a tent city outside CandyMan's mountain place.

Hey Candyman this is a nice little A-frame and I have a decent internet connection too. Where do you keep the TP?

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Sorry Candy.

Call the bar owner and tell him it is NOT okay for your bro to start a tab.

I'm taller by 4 inches and 40 lbs heavier. To be honest, I'm not sure what I'm going to say. I love him dearly and want to help. I don't think the A-frame was factored into this...at least, not by me. Whatever I attained in the last 25 years was pure luck......no planning on my part. When the market nose dived, I lost over 1/2 of what I projected for retirement. What I salvaged was not luck....that was common sense. In his case, Murphy's Law seemed to prevail. If it weren't for bad luck, he'd have no luck at all. I know I'm going to help (he doesn't need to know that)..........just not sure on how far I can stretch.

Actually, it's not that far from you......just about 2 hours north. I keep the TP in the main breaker box.....want to keep it dry.....help yourself.

Part of the reason I started this post was due to the concerns of many and this BOA issue. Trust me, I can feel your pain. I made a few calls to management friends when I first saw this issue posted. So far, no negative feedback from their end....if that makes you feel any better. In the meantime, if you have no backup plan, now may be the time to consider one.

As for the tent city idea, I'd do it in a heartbeat. I've been down this same road more than once in my life.

Hmmmmmmmmmmm........You're not that new wife he's been braggin' about, are you?.....lol. Bein' we're "birthday buds" and all, I'll make sure you get the top floor.

lol. Nope. I already have a good man. But I like your idea of putting me at the top. Makes me feel special.

What are we doing for our birthday this year?

Linda

Doin'

As for my bro starting a tab, I think that started at birth...That's one of the neat things about families. No matter wherever they live, whatever they've done, they're still family.

Amen.

He is lucky to have you as a brother.

I'm heading up to the A-frame......I haven't been up there since last April. I keep telling myself I need more "me time". I think I'm going to practice what I preach. Bring up your " good man and crew"......will fire up the hot tub. We can always throw a cow in the hole and do a slow cooker.

Oh, man. Don't tempt me. I'd love to come out there. I love quiet, out of the way places. Can't stand the city but I do love to shoot pool and we'd even buy you a beer.... or two.

Linda