Day Forty-one: New Digs. These aren’t the most artistic shots, but my muse took one look at the state of our house and booked a ticket to Boca for the next month. Shameless hussy.
I’m breathing a bit better now. The new suite has one real bedroom, a living area, and another sleeping alcove. No kitchen, but with the wet bar we’ve moved in our espresso machine and Zojirushi. No more drinking yucky hotel coffee in the morning. THAT alone should improve our living conditions.
We’ll still be eating out (or take-out) for most meals, but we’re figuring out how to do that with least amount of stress. We’re not allowed to leave the dog unattended, so we’re tag teaming breakfast and then dropping Sophie off at the house while we eat dinner. She seems OK with that, happy to be back in her home.
IZ brought over his big computer so he can work. I think this might be the biggest complication for us. Since we both work from home, it means a lot of trips to the house and trying to juggle working from a distance. I’m sure we’ll figure out a rhythm eventually. In fact, IZ’s computer is set up just behind the chair I’m working in presently, and he just reached out and gave me a mini head massage. So, it’s not ALL bad. Plus, IZ and I have a beautiful king sized bed with a view of the river and bridge. Tres romantic. Not that I can think that way right now, but give me time, people.
On the down side, the damage. Oh. My.
I think I’ll put up the final list on Tuesday once the adjuster comes back out to reinspect the current scope of the work. But let’s just say, we’re very fortunate to never have had a fire!
Ok, off to dinner. I think I’ll be back tomorrow with a post on how to make a Hotel your Home.
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Oh good grief! I love staying in hotels, but it’s usually when I’m on vacation, not trying to escape the house. I hope it all goes smoothly and you can enjoy the good perks (now that you have your own coffee and whatnot) and I’m excited to see what the end results are…and crossing my fingers that you’re back in your own digs soon!
Yeah, it’s the forced portion of this that is hard. I also think the energy at the house is very destructive because of the demolition. I’m sure once we get to the rebuilding stage, it’s going to feel so much better!
I’m with Sadira. Hotels are only fun if it’s your choice to stay in them!! I’m glad that you’re making the best of it and long term, you’ll have a great looking newer house. 🙂 Or newer parts, that is.
I think your Muse eloped with my Sanity. Oy Vey! If you had asked me a month ago where I thought I would be today – it wouldn’t be here – that’s for sure!
What about camping gear? Does your place have a balcony? Can you use a propane stove or a hibachi? Electric kettle? Portable microwave… Wish I lived closer: I could supply you with many useful camping items!!!!
Do you have a crate for Sophie? Would it [the hotel] help if she were in a crate?
Hang in there!
We have camping gear, but it can’t be used at the hotel. There isn’t a balcony anyhow. It does have a microwave and we’ve been using it for our lunches. And we brought along our Zojirushi, so I have hot water whenever. But it’s still not idea for making real food. Camping indoors isn’t fun under these conditions… but, we’ll get through. 😀
As for Sophie, we do have a crate, but she has never liked it and tears herself to pieces if left in it. She’s happy at home when we drop her off. . . so it’s just the inconvenience of driving up the hill whenever we want to go eat. 😀