So let him talk 80% of the time - make notes, and then come back a few days later (once you have had time to reflect on the meeting) with some ideas that you feel are appropriate for the relationship.Take your time, plant some seeds, build a relationship and then will come a harvest.TTFN,Greg

Couches, rugs, plants, table to eat, art, pots, pans, and silverware are a few of the things I provide so that potential housemates can envision moving in easily.

“The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago, the second best time is today.”

The publisher's town is known for having two nuclear power plants, there has to be some irony in that.   

So my occupation is pretty interesting, I drive Semi-Trucks hauling Milk from local Dairies to Darigold Plants everyday, about 60-70 hours per week.

My first thought was toilet as well, but plants could do it, too.  

However it did "plant the seed".

Came home yesterday, 3rd of July, to find someone had planted a small flag in the yard of every one of the 120 homes in my HOA.

Plant some nice thorny bushes under every window.

I don't think I've ever experienced financial independence from investing and frankly I hope I never do... might as well plant me at that point...