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On 12/21/08 2:01 PM, in article
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On Dec 21, 10:02*am, lucretia borgia
wrote:
On Sun, 21 Dec 2008 09:04:15 -0500, "lucille"
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When you say you would HATE living in a gated community, do you have any
idea what a gated community is? * It's not Alcatraz. *It's simply a place
where there are lots of house, not so much traffic and a gate at the front.
We too have lots of stores within walking distance, or a short drive and you
may be surprised to know that we have neighbors too.

I have friends who live in one - and have for years - at Pebble Beach
- mostly because otherwise they have gawkers at golf time. * I thought
it was rather nice and a sane way to handle things.

I have moved to a condo but really in many ways we are a gated
community, with an accent on the community part. *Although there are
90 apartments it's surprising how you get to know many of the
residents, at parties given in the party room, or there is a Tuesday
night card game and quite a few activities in the party room designed
especially for some of the old ones who can't get out too easily.

I often think of that song "And they all live in little boxes" but
sometimes that works quite well for one. *We are destined to have
another blizzard later today and likely some will gather in the lobby
on all the comfy chairs there - where we keep bookcases full of take
one, leave one, books and magazines and I will take some wine and
glasses down and we will get a 'kitchen' party going. *Hasten to add,
those people will consist of all age groups, we have young, single
professionals right up to those who are far older than me, it's all
quite interesting and we don't even have to step outside into the
snow! *

I think I would like that. I should be grading papers, otherwise I
would be tempted to go downstairs and harass my tenant. I may do that
later anyway. I would like to have more company in my life, but I
realize that I need to make an effort to have that happen.

Elizabeth
We'll talk after the holidays. If/when I can, I'll drive down.

Cheryl

On 12/22/08 10:16 AM, "Jangchub" wrote:

On Mon, 22 Dec 2008 02:29:56 GMT, ellice wrote:


Just heard from my sister like cousin - they bought a place in Manhattan,
and are moved out of the big suburban NJ house, living in a temporary place
near their old house in NJ. I'm going to speak to her and find out where!
She's been planning this move to Manhattan for the last couple of years -
and I'm sure is thrilled. She has Parkinson's (early stages) and wanted
desperately to be in the city - where there is so much on the doorstep, as
well as with some strict requirements for them - needing minimal entry
stairs, shopping within a short walk, etc., and not wanting to spend more
than $1.3 M or so... With 2 bathrooms. She's never wanted to retire to FLA,
and they're keeping their townhouse on the Jersey shore - though I think
that she's making her DH sell his Corvette (unless he's figured out to
garage it at the shore - who knows).

Personally, I've never really wanted to move back to NY - though I'd be
happy living in a nice condo w/ terrace in DC.

Ellice

The city is absolutely bubbling over with a vibrant energy it's hard
to describe. It's a great place for people with disabilities because
it is very adapted by code. $1.3 is about right for a two bed/two
bath, renovated kitchen and lavy(s). It truly is an amazing city.
Never a moment when nothing is going on. Broadway shows actually ON
Broadway, not the traveling troupe. I'm happy for your sister like
cousin. That is how I am with my cousin in MD. We grew up two blocks
away from each other.

Well, she was a LI girl, and while her DH was in the Navy, they lived in MD
& Conn - then moving to NJ. But, I know she's always wanted to be back in
the city. This cousin went to law school in her 40s - she'd been a
reference librarian for years, and changed careers. But has been slowing
down her work, and I think is quitting totally after the 1st. We always try
to do an outing in the city whenever we visit. So this will be great.
They're working on the downsizing, and with keeping the townhouse at the
shore for now, don't have to get rid of everything. This cousin - her mom
and mine were best friends (my DD's younger sister) - as they met when 16,
and did their courting together. I loved my aunt, and we were always able
to talk with each other's moms when our owns communication was difficult.
Cousin is about 10 years older, her sister about 4 years older - and we
moved when I was 5 to be closer to them. So, I spent a lot of time with the
sister (who has been an Aussie for the past 30+ years) - but the older
sister and I have similar personalities - and as young adults, and now have
been very close. She's a true original women's rights activist from the
60s.

Anyhow - I'm hoping to get details on their place later today. It's just
staggering how costly to live there - I'm sure the former mortgage or
whatever payments will be what goes to the building fees. I don't have the
details. But, they did sell their son's large studio which was on 53rd near
Bloomies - for about $350 - and their lovely house on an acre, backing the
golf course, with a pool - for I think around $600. He had just sold their
company to a large corporation - and so that let them be able to pay cash,
no mortgage for the place in the city. But, he's still working w/ a
contract for 5 years. I think this let them do a little better in finding
an apt - previously they had been trying to stay more like $1.1, but I'm
thinking they were able to go higher. These numbers are all just insane.
However, we're thrilled to have a place to stay in the city now!

I hope he keeps the vettel Beautiful car.

It is. We laugh at CIL as the car doesn't come out in any kind of bad
weather. He and DH get along famously - my DB is amazed as the DCIL is
pretty quiet, and my DB says in our whole lives he can't recount more than
20 words. But, not true - just that he and my DH have very similar
personalities and are actually pretty good fun - and we play with our sports
cars - some kind of engineer bonding thing.

Happy Days to all

Victoria

Exactly. I'm just sort of wasting my days, catching up on cleaning,
stitching, sewing, paprework, etc. I don't have the heart to do more job
hunting just now, but will be in full swing after another week or so. Yuck.

But, now I'm going to go stitch some more!

Ellice

On Dec 20, 9:52*am, lucretia borgia
wrote:

Yes - sigh - cleaning the silver ready for Xmas dinner, argggh it's a
job I really hate.

Sheena, have you ever tried that trick with, oooohhh, what is it?
soaking or dunking, or whatever in baking soda and tin foil? I'm sure
*some*one here must remember what I'm talking about, although I'm also
very sure you're done with it by now! lol

Joan

On Dec 22, 2:56*pm, "Joan E."

Sheena, have you ever tried that trick with, oooohhh, what is it?
soaking or dunking, or whatever in baking soda and tin foil?

Guess I should have finished catching up with the group before
posting....I see now it was suggested already! sigh

Joan, a day late and a dollar short, as always

Joan E. wrote:
On Dec 22, 2:56 pm, "Joan E."
Sheena, have you ever tried that trick with, oooohhh, what is it?
soaking or dunking, or whatever in baking soda and tin foil?

Guess I should have finished catching up with the group before
posting....I see now it was suggested already! sigh

Joan, a day late and a dollar short, as always

Never! Sometimes not all the message propagate at the same speed, and
yours might hit my server first. BTW, it does work. I usually use
washing soda (if I have it) rather than baking soda.

MargW