It's all fun and games, 'til someone loses an eye. [link]

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Sayid! [link]

So that warm weather I had yesterday? Is gone. Supposed to drop into the 30s today. It's already dropped at least 10 degrees since 6 am. Windy.

And yet? My office is too warm so I have the window cracked open.

Make sure the plumbing works. No, seriously, turn on a couple faucets, flush the toilet. See if the heat in the water comes up fast or if you're waiting and waiting. Flip light switches, too.

Kevin, This? I did not look for in the place I've lived for 8 years. Still waiting multiple minutes for hot water...finally purchased a 'hot pot' for the bathroom sink so that I can wash my hands in something other than icecubes.

Also, look around the perimeter for possible noise sources. It's hard to tell when you are only there for a short period...but give a look anyway.

Smells. Take a deep whiff in the hallways for cooking smells, smoke, rubbish.

But beyond all the cautions...good luck!

I remembered to wear my heavy coat. I didn't need it this morning, but I will by this evening, when it's supposed to be in the 20s.

Sayid!

I know the rumpled look is in, but someone get that man a hairbrush.

Maybe he and Cameron Diaz should get together and do each other's hair.

It's all fun and games, 'til someone loses an eye. [link]

I was really hoping that was a link to a picture of eyepatch!Xander.

For Teppy:

It's all fun and games until somebody loses an eye.

I always check the water pressure in the shower. Check where and how many outlets/phone jacks.

More personal stuff - i.e., matters to me, but maybe not to you: See if you can tell whether the neighbors have a direct view - I like having all my windows open, so I try to not be directly facing anybody. How many hoops will you have to jump through to do laundry?

Most important: don't take the word of the rental agent for anything, Even if they're completely honest, they're probably dealing with enough properties that they could be very misinformed.