[jrdavid68]

Craig - the house could use a few things like new carpet etc. I may talk to Dad about that as that in itself does not seem to me to be "cheating" and now would be a good time to do it. That was also part of my thought process with the "gift" account I mentioned above to have some cash left over to do a few upgrades to the house when the time comes to sell it.

There is a slight chance that Dad could go back home. However, everyone involved (even Dad) agrees that he is better off where he is now. His concern, of course, is the money.