best of luck moving
wish i could help but wrong side of the country
thanks for sharing
leo

Barb_MSN wrote:

> Dear List-family....
>
> For the past 4 months I've been a "serious househunter."
> (Errrr... let's make that "Seriously looking for a new home,
> instead), and after seeing dozens of very small, very old (read
> that as "ticky-tacky," but in my price range), I was blessed by
> somehow stumbling on Canoga Lakes - a unique condominium complex
> about 5 minutes away from my current home (of 18 years).
>
> I went into escrow last Friday and will be moving sometime in
> mid-November - just as soon as the most ill-designed tiny kitchen,
> plus the bathroom (average, as in  "boring") are done being
> remodeled, 'n the hard flooring, and paintin' and papering is all
> competed (all in primary colors)
>
> The very best part of the Canoga Lakes complex (besides the
> people - many of whom stopped and chatted with me on my
> pre-purchase visits) are it's  many streams, waterfalls, and ponds
> that criss-cross the entire complex (299 units, none 8 units to a
> building nor larger than 2 stories).   My new home is right on the
> edge of one of the larger ponds (these are all man-made waterways
> and ponds, by the way)
>
> In fact, my patio runs nearly to the water, so Scooter 'n Buzzy
> cats are gonna be spending a LOT of time looking at the ducks
> outside, and'll prolly just think they're another species of
> mouse! <grin>
>
> When I began writing this message I'd merely intended to say,
> while I may not be List-posting a lot lately, nor in the immediate
> future 'cause I"m gonna be SOOO busy moving,  I WILL continue to
> logon to read and respond to new email every day.
> I'd miss ya all too much if I didn't do that!
>
> Oh.... and tho my new home's got only one bedroom, instead of the
> 3 I've enjoyed the luxury of since my 2 daughters grew up and went
> their own way, I've made sure to get a sofa that opens into a bed,
> so the welcome mat's STILL out for any List members passing thru
> Los Angeles, and  need a place to bunk while here.   Mi casa es SU
> casa... <smile>
>
> OYE! <smacking self on forehead) NOW I've gotta start getting
> ready for a garage sale to find homes for some antiques, books,
> household items, and clothing.   And that'll STILL leave me with a
> lotta the same to move to my new home.
>
> Oh - and Janet - I want a copy of your moving plans 'cause when it
> comes to movin' m'dear, YOU and your kitties are MY idols! <grin>
> No kidding! <'nother grin>
>
> Barb Mallut
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