Moving: Pros & Cons of My Dream Place

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The discussion centers around a person facing the difficult decision to move from a beloved one-bedroom apartment to accommodate their daughter, who wants to move in to save on commuting costs. The current living situation is cherished for its natural surroundings, including a ravine and wildlife, which will be lost in the move. Two potential two-bedroom apartments are being considered, each with distinct pros and cons, including concerns about safety and parking. The financial implications of the move are significant, as the new rent will increase expenses, despite the daughter’s intention to help with costs and household chores. There is skepticism about the daughter's commitment to contributing and the long-term viability of the living arrangement, especially with her boyfriend involved. The conversation also touches on broader themes of financial responsibility and the impact of the current economic climate on family dynamics. Ultimately, the need for a larger space is pressing, but the emotional attachment to the current home complicates the decision.
  • #251


Evo said:
I might be moving again, back into my old place...
What do I do?
Didn't your old place have a better place for outdoor veggies?
 
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  • #252


Evo said:
I went to an osteopath when I was younger, it was my mother's choice, couldn't ever leave without the *necessary* bone alignment cracks.
My favorite doctor of all was an osteopath. I was quite accident-prone (OK, I engaged in really risky activities!) and, and whenever a family member or neighbor hauled me down there, he'd say "Alright, up on the table." Followed closely by "What did you do this time?" His older son was a trumpet-player like me, and his younger son was a nut about nature, as was I, so I spent a lot of time at their house. Years later, the younger son told me that his father held me up as an example of how NOT to behave!
 
  • #253


Evo said:
According to a recent drug commercial death is now referred to as "adverse fatal events". I guess that is opposed to "non-adverse fatal events". :rolleyes:

hmmm...

Sometimes, when people ask me how I'm doing, I respond with; "I'm not dead. How are you?"

Perhaps in the future, I'll use that line; "I've had no recent adverse fatal events, so I think I'm doing great! And how badly is your day going?"

:-p
 
  • #254


Borek said:
Actually I was thinking about whether the new place is not too large for you now ever since Evo Child moved out (if I recall correctly, that happened quite some time ago?).
Yes, she moved out, then a few months later moved back in, then in the middle of the move back in, decided to get her own place again.

You have a TV set? I recall your TV was broken, I don't remember reading about a new one :wink:
Evo Child got one from someone that had an extra one, not new but free.

dlgoff said:
Didn't your old place have a better place for outdoor veggies?
Yes, the bigger patio.
 
  • #255


I am glad you moving back to your dream place! :smile:
 
  • #256


rootX said:
I am glad you moving back to your dream place! :smile:
Thanks rootX, except the new place has grown on me. But my old place is cheaper and has a bigger kitchen, so I love it too. :cry:

I want both. And now the new place had sentimental value because Evo Child has a bedroom here. :cry:
 
  • #257


I'm sure your old place will grow back on you. Soon you won't even remember that you left it!
 
  • #258


micromass said:
I'm sure your old place will grow back on you. Soon you won't even remember that you left it!
The fruit bat and I just got back from my old place, the door was open. Yeah, I really do love my old place. And I'll have a fancy new digital refrigerator!

Ok, I can do this.
 
  • #259


Evo said:
The fruit bat and I just got back from my old place, the door was open. Yeah, I really do love my old place. And I'll have a fancy new digital refrigerator!

Ok, I can do this.
Get a surge-protector for that new refrigerator! My wife bought a mini-fridge (U-Line) for a couple of hundred bucks earlier this year, and a power surge cleaned out the controller. It will keep things cold to 45 degrees or so, but it is worthless otherwise. Really pretty brushed-stainless mini-fridge that isn't worth crap.

Well, it might be worth crap, but that's about it's top value.
 
  • #260


Evo said:
The fruit bat and I just got back from my old place, the door was open. Yeah, I really do love my old place. And I'll have a fancy new digital refrigerator!

Ok, I can do this.

You have our moral support :biggrin:

If not for the distance we could also drive to you to help. You know, we would sit around and wait for beer, pretending to be moving heavy pieces of furniture.
 
  • #261


Borek said:
If not for the distance we could also drive to you to help. You know, we would sit around and wait for beer, pretending to be moving heavy pieces of furniture.
Someone has to be in charge of the move, making sure things go where they belong. It's a hard job to sit there drinking beer and make sure it all gets done right. Thank you for your support! :biggrin:
 
  • #262


Here you go Evo, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjuuI9Dwmcg", from a young lady, who appears to video document just about everything she does...
From your posts, sounds like you have yo-yo'ed back and forth, hopefully this works for you, better for your "green thumb" too if I understood comments in this thread correctly.
Good Luck.

Rhody... :smile:
 
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  • #263


I have officially been approved for the move. :cry: It's set for the end of Sept. :cry:

:cry:
 
  • #264


Evo said:
I have officially been approved for the move. :cry: It's set for the end of Sept. :cry:

:cry:

Don't cry :frown: You'll get used to your new place in no time! It's a new start!
 
  • #265


micromass said:
Don't cry :frown: You'll get used to your new place in no time! It's a new start!
Give your old Lard a hug. <sniff>
 
  • #266


Evo said:
Give your old Lard a hug. <sniff>

Will I get banned if I don't? :-p

* hugs the giant lard *
 
  • #267


Evo said:
I have officially been approved for the move. :cry: It's set for the end of Sept. :cry:

Oh come on, now, that you decided, it is not time to cry - just think about things that will get better.

It is often said that Poles are pessimistic, while Americans always think positive. Don't ruin that in my eyes!
 
  • #268


micromass said:
Will I get banned if I don't? :-p

* hugs the giant lard *
Thanks. <sniff> sticks 10,000 GOOBF cards into micro's computer.
 
  • #269


micromass said:
Will I get banned if I don't? :-p

* hugs the giant lard *
You could get banned either way, MM. Evo is an Equal-Opportunity banner with poor aim.
 
  • #270


turbo said:
You could get banned either way, MM. Evo is an Equal-Opportunity banner with poor aim.
So true. Micro does hold the record for number of times to be accidently banned.
 
  • #271


Evo said:
I have officially been approved for the move. :cry: It's set for the end of Sept. :cry:

:cry:
I'm trying to understand here. Why the tears? Is it just a female thing? :biggrin:

My confusions is due to your first post in this thread while you were still living in your old apartment.
Evo said:
I don't want to, I love my place. It's my dream place.
 
  • #272


dlgoff said:
I'm trying to understand here. Why the tears? Is it just a female thing? :biggrin:

My confusions is due to your first post in this thread while you were still living in your old apartment.
I know, now I am spoiled by the bigger place. :cry:
 
  • #273


Evo said:
I know, now I am spoiled by the bigger place. :cry:
How much *space* do you need? Your dog is no bigger than a typical dust-bunny! Unless you have grown a lot in the last year or so, you don't need *space* either.
 
  • #274


turbo said:
How much *space* do you need? Your dog is no bigger than a typical dust-bunny! Unless you have grown a lot in the last year or so, you don't need *space* either.
I never had enough storage space at the old apartment, and I couldn't use the living room because of the bizarre lack of wall space, you couldn't put a couch in a non-wall space because then you'd be trapped, and the cable for tv was in the corner between the fireplace and a window, so that made no sense. I basically lived in the bedroom. I know once I get back there, I'll be ok, but I'm going to miss the layout and space I have now.
 
  • #275


Evo said:
I never had enough storage space at the old apartment, and I couldn't use the living room because of the bizarre lack of wall space, you couldn't put a couch in a non-wall space because then you'd be trapped, and the cable for tv was in the corner between the fireplace and a window, so that made no sense. I basically lived in the bedroom. I know once I get back there, I'll be ok, but I'm going to miss the layout and space I have now.
I definitely understand not having enough space. It's been a problem for me ever since I bought this place over 30 years ago. The way I look at it though is I don't have to worry about being a hoarder. Keep that in mind. I wouldn't want to see you on a television program someday. :wink:
 
  • #276


And it's missing a computer with PF on...
 
  • #277


micromass said:
And it's missing a computer with PF on...
That's in the super-secret room.
 
  • #278


Astronuc said:
That looks very nice, very warm, and very comfy.

However, it's missing stacks of math, physics, engineering and history books. :frown:


Nice dolly. :smile:
Thanks. I don't even know where all of my books are. Yeah, the dolly will come in handy with the move.
 
  • #279


Astronuc said:
Nice dolly. :smile:

I have the exact same one at work! :approve:
 
  • #280


Math Is Hard said:
I have the exact same one at work! :approve:
We can have a race!
 
  • #281


Evo said:
We can have a race!
My money is on MIH. Evo will fall and injure herself before getting out of the gate.
 
  • #282


Evo said:
We can have a race!

A fabulous idea! Who or what will we be carting?
 
  • #283


Math Is Hard said:
A fabulous idea! Who or what will we be carting?
Chances are, you'd be carting Evo to the ER to get her patched up. Be sure to bring straps with ratchets to secure her to the dolly.
 
  • #284


Math Is Hard said:
A fabulous idea! Who or what will we be carting?
How about Astro & zooby?

turbo said:
Chances are, you'd be carting Evo to the ER to get her patched up. Be sure to bring straps with ratchets to secure her to the dolly.
Good idea!
 
  • #285


Evo said:
How about Astro & zooby?

Good idea!
:bugeye: :rolleyes:
 
  • #286


Better call "dibs" on MIH, Astro. It will improve your chances of surviving the race.
 
  • #287


turbo said:
Better call "dibs" on MIH, Astro. It will improve your chances of surviving the race.

Good idea. Zoobies have pretty robust bone structures; he'll be fine.
 
  • #288


I've started moving. :frown:
 
  • #289


Evo said:
I've started moving. :frown:
Hopefully, the task will be complete before winter sets in. Chin up.
 
  • #290


Evo said:
I've started moving. :frown:
It should go easier now that you've gotten rid of your 8 legged houseguest. :wink:
Good luck!
 
  • #291


You should dress like football players do, that will reduce risk of injuries.
 
  • #292


I can barely move. Something is wrong with my left heel.
 
  • #293


i'd look for a knot in the calf or the muscles of the side and bottom of the foot.
 
  • #294


Evo said:
I can barely move. Something is wrong with my left heel.
I have plantar fascitis in my right foot. It feels like a stabbing pain in the heel when it's bad. I have some New Balance toning shoes with good internal support and a "rocker" sole that reduces heel-strike, and I wear those whenever I take Duke out for a long walk. They have helped a lot, and even if I have to spend a lot of time on my feet I don't get the pain that I used to. PF is a pain :devil: and it can crop up in people who have suddenly elevated their level of activity or recently gained weight. I'm pretty sure it is more prevalent in men, but it could be a possibility for you.

Good luck! I wish that I lived in driving distance and could help with the move.
 
  • #295


Evo said:
I've started moving. :frown:

You'll be settled in before you know it :smile:
 
  • #296


micromass said:
You'll be settled in before you know it :smile:
And how much stuff will be hopelessly lost after the move? My wife and I lived in Spartan accommodations when we were in the first few years of our marriage, and we traveled as light as possible when we moved so I could chase construction jobs. Still, somehow, a lovely forged high-carbon steel 6" Thiers-Issard chef's knife came up missing at some point. That was my favorite kitchen knife of all time, and I had a hard time pulling $25 out of my pocket in the mid-70's to pay for that rascal, but it was well worth it. We were saving as much out of each of our checks as we could every week so that some day we would have enough money to make a down payment on our own place, but I couldn't resist that knife. It was on sale in a newly-opened cooking store for about 1/3 off and I had to have it. I should buy a replacement, but we cut and chop so many acidic vegetables these days that I opted for a SS model. Still, that carbon-steel forged blade would "sing" when you rubbed your thumb across the edge and it held an edge 'way better than SS.

There are papers that still haven't surfaced after our move here 6 years ago - some that can't be replicated. There are also small specialty tools, etc that have never emerged from all the packing boxes.
 
  • #297


Evo said:
I can barely move. Something is wrong with my left heel.

turbo said:
I have plantar fascitis in my right foot. It feels like a stabbing pain in the heel when it's bad. I have some New Balance toning shoes with good internal support and a "rocker" sole that reduces heel-strike, and I wear those whenever I take Duke out for a long walk. They have helped a lot, and even if I have to spend a lot of time on my feet I don't get the pain that I used to. PF is a pain :devil: and it can crop up in people who have suddenly elevated their level of activity or recently gained weight. I'm pretty sure it is more prevalent in men, but it could be a possibility for you.

Good luck! I wish that I lived in driving distance and could help with the move.
Evo, FYI Turbo,

Be careful for God's sake moving... Rhody sends moving angels o:) Evo's and MIH's o:) way, I had PF as well both heels one after the other 5 years apart. Podiatrist, numbed inside heel with liquid nitrogen, then, a liberal shot of cortisone (felt nothing the heel was fooled by the cold from the liquid nitrogen) and this took care of it, sore for about three days, then pain free. I am careful not to stress ankles without warm up.

I hope you have success with the ghost seeds. Some peppers are heading your way tomorrow. It would be cool to have a trimmed ghost monster of your very own to brag about wouldn't it ?

Rhody... o:)
 
  • #298


turbo said:
I have plantar fascitis in my right foot. It feels like a stabbing pain in the heel when it's bad. I have some New Balance toning shoes with good internal support and a "rocker" sole that reduces heel-strike, and I wear those whenever I take Duke out for a long walk. They have helped a lot, and even if I have to spend a lot of time on my feet I don't get the pain that I used to. PF is a pain :devil: and it can crop up in people who have suddenly elevated their level of activity or recently gained weight. I'm pretty sure it is more prevalent in men, but it could be a possibility for you.

It's more than a possibility. It's a reality. And yes, it came with weight gain. It doesn't necessarily go away with weight gain, however.

One of my docs suggested I follow a diet for those with gout, and I found instant relief, but only about 40%. "The rest," he said, "comes from loosing the weight and getting back into shape."

I didn't loose the weight, but when I began cycling, my PF disappeared. Don't know if it's related or not. Some folks might find cracking their own walnuts eases the symptoms. Who knows?

What I did makes sense to me. As it's basic fitness, not some pie in the sky cure, you might try it. Can it hurt? Don't think so.

Good luck! I wish that I lived in driving distance and could help with the move.[/QUOTE]
 
  • #299


Evo said:
I can barely move. Something is wrong with my left heel.

In different circumstances I would offer a kiss to sooth your pain, but with my marital status and being 5000 miles away I can only comfort you by saying - poor Evo :frown:
 
  • #300


I massaged my heel last night pretty well, hoping that the pain would end the pain and I would wake up painless.

Nope.

Good lord. I have to dismantle my computer & tv set up, there are 50 kagillion cords.
 

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