Moved in....

[griffinick]

Mostly. There are still boxes to be unpacked, art to be put on the walls, but I think it looks amazingly settled for only two days of moving in. Course, I have yet to go grocery shopping....

Moving day (Tuesday) turned out to be the hottest, most humid day I think we've had thus far this summer. I felt really badly for the movers, but gave them a hefty tip as compensation. And the boon was that they worked as quickly and efficiently as possible so they could get out of the heat. Ergo, they finished faster than they probably would have if the weather were nicer. Go figure. I had all my stuff in my new place by 2:00. I thought it might take until at least 4:00. The only problem was that my desk didn't fit up the staircase (I was leary anyway), so it's now sitting in the garage until I can figure out how to get rid of it. A desk that is not in my office is of no use to me, and I have a new desk (that will fit) on its way.

I still have to go back to the apartment and clean (and spackle some nail holes) before I turn in the keys on the 21st. I've got time.

Thankfully Moira has taken to the new place very well. She now has three bathroom floors on which to sleep...she likes having options. She's discovered the yard, plus the frustration of not being able to get at dogs that walk past the fence. We have yet to stroll around the neighborhood, though, which I know she's dying to do. As am I. There's a dog park around here somewhere, and I'm damned well going to find it!

It's been an expensive move. Not the movers, since York College is picking up the tab for that, but other acquisitions I've felt I've needed or been justified to make. Such as the new bed and mattresses. And the new desk. And another bookcase. And more towels and accessories to outfit two additional bathrooms. And the ladder. Mustn't forget that ladder.

But...I have a real spare bedroom with a bed, not a futon, so if anyone needs crash space in the Baltimore area (or just feels like visiting!), give me a jingle. :)

Comments

[henchminion.livejournal.com]

Wow, that sounds excellent!

Was that the same desk that wouldn't go up the stairs at the Quebec Avenue apartment?

[griffinick.livejournal.com]

You betcha. It's a great desk (though it's been dissembled and reassembled more times than it should have been), but I think this time the gods are telling me that I really do need to replace it.

[beardedone.livejournal.com]

I'm booked for the Residence Inn Inner Harbor on the 11th and 12th of September. I've got a three hour session to teach on private foundations to my fellow colleagues at the hotel (8 am - 11 am.)

Let me know if you would like me to treat you to a meal (over in Little Italy, maybe?)