In Limbo

Remember Chubby Checker? Well, perhaps some of you do! Guess I am dating myself a tid of a bit! Although, I was a young child when he was a sensation. My parents LOVED doing the limbo, and the twist to his music. Bit of a tid - My parents used to say; 'think of doing the twist, as if putting out a cigarette'. They used to have "limbo parties"; particularly up at Pasley - in those days, they were a rather "wild" bunch! They knew how to have fun; and made the most of what they had! That is another tid of bit.

Tidbit - Am going to think of Chubby Checker, with regards to being "in limbo!" You can choose to be "down" or be "up" during challenging times. I have borrowed the photo image of Chubby Checker; because it brings a smile to my face. How well do I remember those days...primarily my parents and their friends dancing around and around. They were happy! I can hear his voice and his music, "Let's do the twist" in my mind; and it is amazing what music does for the soul! It is so uplifting! His music still lives on; and one of these days, I will buy an album (now most likely in CD form) and "Let's do the twist". Plus, it would be a good and fun workout! A lot of our neighbours might feel "right at home" listening to his music again; as Alan and I are one of the youngest ones living in this complex.

We are in limbo; with our old tidbitz apartment. Our realtor has left a message with the Purchaser's realtor, to see if the 'deal' can be resurrected. The problem has been the tenant; and if we can work things out with her, including a hard copy with her signature on it, then we can consider our old bittidz abode sold! We have signed a lease; and that has been the stumbling block. She has not been helpful or reasonable one bit; and we may have to endure her stay, til the end of the lease. Meanwhile, when Alan's Mum was with us this past weekend, she was extremely desirous of "getting out of the prison", both she and her husband were "dumped" in. When we updated her about the fractured bonified offer, she immediately wanted to move in to our prior home. It would be perfect for the 2 of them; and we could work out other details for them, as far as meals being provided, house cleaning, that sort of thing. It would be a wonderful extension to their lives. She has offered to pay us rent; do not know if they can afford to buy; and that may be the only way that the tenant will leave within a 2 month time frame, if an immediate family member moves in; and buys the unit. So, if they have to follow through with a purchase, therein lies a difficulty.

We also are waiting for a long overdue cheque that Alan was owed for services rendered. This was supposed to have been ready for pick up yesterday; however, the guy just flaked off to Europe for a month. Alan and he worked it out on Thursday / Friday to confirm the Tuesday details. So, there are a few tids and more bits of hurdling to do. Never a dull moment!

We have the renovations people coming within the next half hour; that is who the Strata recommended to replace our French outside patio doors etc. The insurance fellow was here yesterday; things are moving quite speedily there.

Also, a Happy July 4th American Independence Day to all those of you that live in the United States, or elsewhere in the world.

Bittid - "Praise Him in All Things!" That is what we are doing; living each day at a time. At night, you can say,' we made it through today'.

We are "in limbo"; but I will think of Chubby Checker; and his music indeed lives on in our hearts and minds - that is, for those who are Chubby Checker fans! For those of you that have not heard his music, it is well worth picking up some of his music. Who knows, your feet may take on a happy rhythm of their own!

God Bless and have a great day!