That does seem unfair

^That and no pumpkin butter at my TJs both seem extremely unfair.

My friend, D, is staying with us for a few days while his floors are redone. It's fun! He's one of the two people I "work from Zoom" (WFZ) with a lot during the week -- we keep each other company. We joked that it was like live Zoom. Anyway, nice to have a loooooonnnnngtime friend around for chatting and stuff.

Other than that, I have so much to get done this week. Yikes.

Stay warm, Laura!

Interview ~ma coming your way, Callie.

Thanks, beekaytee! Brendon is going to talk to them tomorrow and make sure we are all on the same page.

You are most welcome, Laura. Launching two lawsuits against bad-actor landlords, fighting in court for 7 years and then moving 3 times in 3 months, I am what you might call a citizen expert on these matters.

And, if there were such a thing as an honorary paralegal, I would be that. I've had 5 lawyers tell me that I'm better prepared, researched and organized than they are. It's not the compliment they may have thought that was, but that doesn't make it NOT true. I think several of them were resentful that I knew enough not to accept shoddy work.

I hope all this travel and shifting of objects goes better than you can imagine!

Brendon did the heavy lifting with research for this choice. The condo needed to be built after the new stringent hurricane codes, be seriously pet friendly, and include gym and beach access. It has that and more. He only found ~5 building in the area that fit the criteria. Also he talked to a number of people coming and going, including the valet and residents as they walked their dogs in the little doggie area. (talking to random people is so not a stretch for him) All were friendly, all said they loved the environment. The valet showed him where our parking spots were and had him bring his truck in to make sure it cleared the garage entry. It did, barely. Last step, the interview call, is at 2:30 today, but all concerned tell me that is routine and we already are approved.

eta: Pix, Google tells me 4 miles from the Greek restaurant in Wilton Manors, just pop down Oakland Park to the beach.

Eeep, moved the closing up to Friday!

Eeep, moved the closing up to Friday!

It's happening! After all the two steps forward three steps back!

I am so far behind in this thread again. I skim when I can and think reassuring/happy/commiserating/loving thoughts at your posts and then forget what I wanted to say when I finally have time to sit down and respond. But I'm thinking the things!

OMG IT ME

Apologies I am very bad at peopling lately*. If I haven't been in touch or responded to any of the things it's because my brain does not always remember that my thoughts don't automatically translate into responses on the internet.

*For values of lately that the children on TikTok would be HORRIFIED by because I probably mean since before many of them could form long-term memories.

Excellent research Brendon! Talking with random strangers is the best way to get the real lowdown.

I'm so excited for you!

Google tells me 4 miles from the Greek restaurant in Wilton Manors, just pop down Oakland Park to the beach.

Yay!

Pix, Google tells me 4 miles from the Greek restaurant in Wilton Manors, just pop down Oakland Park to the beach.

Yaaaaaay!