I can't imagine moving into a place without seeing it first. I'm so picky.
Mal: Go on. Get in there. Give your brother a thrashing for messing up your plan. River: He takes so much looking after.
'Objects In Space'
Spike's Bitches 45: That sure as hell wasn't in the brochure.
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sj - Jul 13, 2010 4:12:49 pm PDT #25347 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Cass - Jul 13, 2010 4:16:28 pm PDT #25348 of 30000
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
I really couldn't either. Turns out? Across the street from Trader Joe's is my happy place. Hidden by trees helps too.
sj - Jul 13, 2010 4:28:54 pm PDT #25349 of 30000
"There are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea."
Of course being picky hasn't kept me from ending up with crazy neighbors, but in my defense the crazy people did not live upstairs when we moved in.
omnis_audis - Jul 13, 2010 4:42:51 pm PDT #25350 of 30000
omnis, pursue. That's an order from a shy woman who can use M-16. - Shir
Hil, I am **so** happy for you! There is a huge grin on my face! My spidey senses were tingling this last round. And Central PA is a nice area. I was just south of there in the Harrisburg/Lancaster/York triangle. Quite lovely area. NoiseDesign had some great advice, as did others. Being in DC, it's not that long of a car ride, can you rent, or twist someones arm for a "fun road trip" up there? If it's where I think it is, I have a couple buddies who are there. Well, one teaches there, and another just graduated and is coming to where I work for Grad School. Let me know if you want me to pester them for ideas. I would highly push for movers, especially with your aches and pains. If you can afford for them to pack as well, go for it. Packing sucks. If money is too tight, I would still suggest kitchen. That leaves you able to use it up to moving day, and if there is breakage, it puts the burden on them. I would also suggest the $0 deductible for the movers insurance. It costs a few bucks more, but worth the peace of mind. Feel free to e-mail me if you want to pick my brain, as I just went through the whole move thing, and it's still fresh in memory.
Steph L. - Jul 13, 2010 5:18:54 pm PDT #25351 of 30000
this mess was yours / now your mess is mine
Hil, congratulations!!!
Across the street from Trader Joe's is my happy place.
You live across the street from TJs?
...I would be bankrupt if I did. I mean it.
meara - Jul 13, 2010 5:20:09 pm PDT #25352 of 30000
Dana, you bought a house sight unseen???? Omg!! Thats hard core. I only got a sublet, and planned to get a real apartment once I was already ensconced. IIRC, Plei got the keys and a look at the place (after I'd already agreed to take it) and told me it was nice.
Typo Boy - Jul 13, 2010 5:21:39 pm PDT #25353 of 30000
Calli: My people have a saying. A man who trusts can never be betrayed, only mistaken.Avon: Life expectancy among your people must be extremely short.
Yeah my late father bought a house when my Mother could not come with him. But Mom told him:
1) I trust you to know my tastes,
2) I trust you to know that I will torment you forever if you pick a house I don't like
3) No pressure.
Dana - Jul 13, 2010 5:22:06 pm PDT #25354 of 30000
I'm terrifically busy with my ennui.
The realtor had already talked up the complex when we were up here, but no units were for sale at that time. We got it at a good price, and we're not that picky, I guess. We also knew we're not staying here forever, so it's not like it's a permanent decision.
meara - Jul 13, 2010 5:22:41 pm PDT #25355 of 30000
...I would be bankrupt if I did. I mean it.
Nah, I live a block away (granted, never home) but there's only so much you can eat or buy. You shop more often and buy less.
Hil R. - Jul 13, 2010 5:25:34 pm PDT #25356 of 30000
Sometimes I think I might just move up to Vermont, open a bookstore or a vegan restaurant. Adam Schlesinger, z''l
I really should get to sleep, since I didn't get much sleep last night, and I'm defending tomorrow. Sleep not so much happening, though. Too jittery.
I'm also looking around my apartment and realizing that I just have too much stuff, and my apartment is too much of a mess. I'm going to have to massively clean, and probably throw out a ton of stuff.