Keys in hand

Well, ladies and gentlemen. We have signed the lease!

We paid Phil a $700 deposit and now the real work begins. (Ask one of us* about paying us back your part of the deposit)

If you haven't heard from *Dan, Melanie, John or Janet about the house, then let me write it here:

It's awesome, but needs some work. It's the perfect size, in a great area with friendly neighbors and has lots of space for us to stand and turn circles with our arms outstretched.

On the other hand, the house is in a serious state of disarray right now. 

Here are some of the most pressing needs:

* to be seriously cleaned

* to have all the junk moved out

* a stove, fridge installed

* air conditioning units installed

* broken glass on the doors repaired

* plumbing and electricity repaired and turned on 

Those are all the things that Phil has agreed to do. Now, Phil is a super-nice guy, but he's short on cash and lives about an hour away. So, if we can help him out, let's do it. We might even make some cash doing so.

There's other things that need to be added/done as well. These are less important, but might add to the fun of living there.

* floors refinished upstairs and downstairs

* carpets cleaned

* washer and dryer installed

* some touch up painting

* cabinets in kitchen repaired

* floor in downstairs half-bathroom repaired

* porch roof repaired

* garden planted

Overwhelmed yet?

John and I are the first people whose lease will be up. We have to be out of our apartment by Aug. 1. I think most people have a little extra time. But if we can get as much done as possible this month, that would be awesome. 

Please, please lend a hand and a tool and some expertise if you are in town.

One other thing: I'm not aiming to be a blog-hot. I want everybody to be able to post on this site, not just comments. If anyone knows how to make this blog poster-friendly. Let me know. :)  

Love, 

Janet