Saturday, June 9, 2012

23.1


S2181 Titan Canister Vacuum









She Says: Sometimes it is the oddest things that can get one excited. We went to the Vacuum Center in Cayce fully expecting to purchase a Dyson ball canister, but walked out with a Miele Titan. This thing rocks!!!!! Cat hair won't get this one and it has a 7 year warranty on the motor. I knew the sales guy was for real when he agreed with me that the Phantom Furry was a GREAT vacuum cleaner (saying it was one of the best and it was a shame the brands is no longer in business). 

 
Now I can't wait to order a cool cat tree. My dilemma... one for height (58") and looks or one for height and scratching. Each has pluses and minuses. And in a similar decent price range... Will weigh out pros and cons with Jason. Leaning toward looks and trying a 20 inch sisal scratching post.


                                                   Eco friendly natural cat tree built with wood and sisal, 3 levels.con_wal_full_200x48820" Cat Scratching Post

Chapter 23

She Says: Making progress! A potential closing date of June 29 and furniture purchased. Baby steps, but steps in the right direction.

A little about Urban living. Another stellar first Thursday on Main. John Jr. and Nancy joined us (Jason has said more than once that they are like rock stars). More economy stimulation at Wine Down and Villa Tronco - all monies well spent. On Wednesday the Watkins clan had dinner at Mojitos Tropical Cafe and declared it a winner. While lite on vegetarian and fish dishes it is yummy Caribbean food, complete with an amazing avocado pie that tastes like a creamy key lime pie. Amazing service for a very reasonable price. Word is that the Mojitos are great too.

Cilantro lime roasted chicken
image from http://www.urbanspoon.com/r/117/1543235/restaurant/Mojitos-Tropical-Cafe-Columbia

Saturday, June 2, 2012

22.1

Breakfast day one in the room.



She Says: So what has extended stay hotel life been like?  They say a picture is worth a thousand words...

The older kiddos slowly waking up... 



Jason on iPhone, Macka on floor pondering and Neko napping.




Neko and Koska admiring the view.




So see, things are really good! Think I'll go check out Saturday breakfast next!

Friday, June 1, 2012

22

She Says: Hotel living is OK! Ms. Lavern still hosts the breakfast (that little is approved on my diet), but nice ot catch up with an old colleague. Our biggest challenge is in room internet connection, Apparently every ethernet cord is broken in the property, so access in our room is iPhone only right now. Hence few blog updates.

The drama in our real estate transaction now appears to be benign...Remember that place that just felt right and how we were sad that our offer was not accepted? You may have guessed it, the sale fell through.  The seller's closing on new condo did not go through because the buyer couldn't come up with the cash to buy. Movers were called on the day of to cancel the actual moving of furniture. 

I am even firmer in my belief that things to happen for a reason. Our new place is 40K less and has so much more. If we can only get a move in date...

Monday, May 28, 2012

21.1

She Says: Moving day was filled with lots of emotions. Sad to leave Chateau de Shalimar and our great neighbors, excited for the future. Left with tears in my eyes (and lots of stuff for the neighborhood salvage folks).


Two Men and a Truck had a cookout and blocked in One Man and  a Van so we had the truck. So off went everything and cleaning commenced. My friend Mary had the house cleaner than it has ever been in no time. I felt like I stood around while she did all the work
But, I am so grateful for her help.

Cats were quarantined into their room, no blood or real scratches on a single human when putting them in the carriers. I even caught the elusive Macka first try. The boys were the quickest to emerge at Affordable Suites, even played a bit with the feather on a pole toy. The girls less so impressed. Some cat did have a comment about the new matching litter boxes and not only pulled down a door, but the trim too. I was smart enough to remove a door on one... Will get a plug in pheromone today.

But we are in! Kinda feels like life is a circle now that we are back temporarily on Stoneridege Drive. I worked here, and we lived across the street in Tamarind Apartments. Our room may not be as plush as our former starter apartment, but it is very livable. I  think a smoker was the previous tenant and sadly only ethernet in the rooms (and I have to hold the cord in...). I am in the guest house using the wifi here no one is real friendly yet.  Cooked eggs, "sausage" and toast for this Memorial Day breakfast. Jason not motivated to sit by the pool with our new neighbors, but life was back to normal and he had us washing our cars first thing. I think a beer will be next!


Sunday, May 27, 2012

Chapter 21

She says: it is moving day! Updating from iPhone is rough. Will update for real soon!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

20.5





 

She Says: Took my (I assume) last walk in the hood, bitter sweet. Took the night mostly off from move related activities.... I did introduce Jason to Weed's (Showtime series). And Maaeo played a bit:) Back to packing tonight.