Sometimes a list says it better than text. We signed in to live at the AVE luxury condiminiums in Clifton, about 4 miles from our house. Built two years ago. We'll likely be here about three months. Sugar is on my lap now, down in the lounge. I just took her out.
The Good
1. Bathtub, nice big bathtub, not like our old one. Calgon, take me away.
2. Cleaning lady, every Wednesday. We had a cleaning lady for years, every other week, but had to stop.
3. Spa services on site that we can sign up for [massages, masks etc.]. Figgy and I love that.
4. Fitness center open 24/7.
5. Free breakfast in lobby every day from 6 to 9: fruit, oatmeal, yogurt. Guess there are a lot of business travelers?
6. Starbucks coffee, plus tea and cookies in lounge all day--and water with fresh lemon slices in it, which sounds even better.
6. Iron, ironing board, washer, dryer, vacuum cleaner, two big bedrooms, three TVs, dishwasher.
7. Closet space. Organized closet space in all rooms...bathroom, bedroom etc. Not like the tiny closets in our 1920s home. Can feel much more organized this way.
The Bad
1. Have to walk really far to take Sug out. Not like just opening our front door and being in the yard. Could not be old person living here, too long a walk. Takes me like five minutes to get out, down the elevator from 2nd floor and through winding hallways that vaguely, vaguely remind me of "The Shining," a movie I have never watched in full because the little parts I've seen have terrified me.
2. Can't walk to grocery store, P.O. and stores, as at home.
3. Don't know neighborhood yet where walking Sug.
The Ugly
1. Growing pains all around. Overemotional husband. Teenager with big bedroom and door with lock on it.
2. Sug pooed in the hallway just now as I was heading out. Like I said, it takes 5 minutes to get out until I find another exit. Thank goodness I had a bag with me.
Better days ahead.
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ok, not to minimize the emotional qualities of the bad list, but big bath, big closets and 24/7 amenities can go a looooooooong way! good luck xoxo
ReplyDeleteAlice, I just saw the photos of the tree that hit your house! I am so, so sorry that you are dealing with this. That is really awful. My heart goes out to you! Thank God you are all OK. I'm glad that your good list above is longer than the bad and the ugly. Hang in there! xo
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kim. Yes, even nice shelves over washer/dryer. EMPTY shelves...I think that's what so glorious about them. btw, i think i like your shopping idea for march 30. love alice
ReplyDeleteHi Mary Kate....thanks for the note. We are all fine, thank God, as you say. Being in a really nice condo has distracted dan and me from the hard chore that lies ahead: sorting through tons of stuff to pack it all out so they can rebuild the attic and redo our offices [his upstairs, mine in the sunroom]. On the bright side, we will return to repaired walls and pretty paint colors. I hope all is well with you and your family. love alice
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