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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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 Posted - Jan 09 2016 : 08:00:34 AM
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I live in a very large house and would for the most part just like some company and help sometimes, a little extra cash wouldn't be bad either. I have no idea how to go about this. I live in a very small town and think it would have to be some one who wants to relocate.
I guess I need a Christian Mingle for room mates.Not ready to advertise for a roommate in the paper.
Any Ideas
Diana
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hudsonsinaf
True Blue Farmgirl
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Shannon
Rozet
Wyoming
USA
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YellowRose
True Blue Farmgirl
7110 Posts
Sara
Paris
TX
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2016 : 08:52:22 AM
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I watch a lot of Judge Judy and her advice would be have a lease and write everything down you want & expect. It would help to prevent a misunderstanding as time passes. We never know someone until we live with them and then we really don't know them until it all goes bad.
I'm not trying to discourage you because I think it is a very good idea. I want you to protect yourself and go into an arrangement with your eyes wide opened.
Sara~~~ FarmGirl Sister #6034 8/25/14
FarmGirl of the Month Sept 2015.
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forgetmenot
True Blue Farmgirl
3602 Posts
Judith
Nora Springs
IA
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2016 : 10:47:43 AM
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Good advice, Sara.
Farmgirl sister #3926
"Courage is not the absence of fear, but the belief that something is more important than fear." Ambrose Red Moon |
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Bear5
True Blue Farmgirl
13055 Posts
Louisiana/Texas
USA
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Posted - Jan 09 2016 : 12:22:09 PM
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Shannon and Sara's advice were both good. Keep us posted. Good luck.
Marly
"It's only when we truly know and understand that we have a limited time on earth- and that we have no way of knowing when our time is up- that we will begin to live each day to the fullest, as if it was the only one we had." Elisabeth Kurler-Ross |
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KristiW
Moderator/Farmgirl True
639 Posts
Kristine
MaryJanesFarm
USA
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Posted - Jan 10 2016 : 08:53:44 AM
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How lovely of you to offer your home to someone who may really need it, you never know how it might change someone's life  Being open to possibilities often brings the answer around.
Kristi
Farmgirl Sister #6
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MaryJanesNiece
True Blue Farmgirl
7231 Posts
Krista
Utah
USA
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Posted - Jan 11 2016 : 5:47:50 PM
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I agree with Sara. I love to watch Judge Judy and those other court shows and I have learned you need to always cover your back. It’s best to always have expectations written down, signed, and dated by both parties. I think it’s great that you want a roommate. Maybe ask around with family and friends and see if they know of anybody looking for a place to stay.
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ddmashayekhi
True Blue Farmgirl
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Dawn
Naperville
Illinois
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2016 : 10:08:43 AM
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Perhaps you should be specific about asking for a roommate around your age and shares your interests. Good luck!
Dawn in IL |
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gramadinah
True Blue Farmgirl
3557 Posts
Diana
Orofino
ID
USA
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Posted - Jan 12 2016 : 1:21:38 PM
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Dawn really not needing to be my age as it still takes some one younger to do some of the stuff I need done some times. I wouldn't even mind a single Mother needing help I love kids and have a great place for kids to grow up at.But I hear more horror stories than best thing I have ever done stories and I really need to have a way to screen this person. I do need to make sure they are ok around my Grands and my DH.
Diana
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Song Sparrow
True Blue Farmgirl
1010 Posts
Amy
Talleyville
Delaware
USA
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Posted - Jan 14 2016 : 04:35:16 AM
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I think it's possible to do background checks online, but I've never tried it. A lease is definitely a good idea, and a month-to-month lease gives you some wiggle room if you encounter any issues. I like Shannon's idea about using churches as a starting point. Maybe put a note in some church bulletins in your town?
Happy Day!
Peace in our hearts, peace in the world
Amy (Sister#6098) www.danaherandcloud.com
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