(Smiling) As I said, m'dear, "Mi casa is su casa." I'd be delighted to put ya up and to see ya.... Barb -----Original Message----- From: Kathrynne Holden, MS,RD <[log in to unmask]> To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]> Date: Monday, September 27, 1999 6:34 AM Subject: Re: Packing, Garage Sale, Moving >Barb, the new place sounds heavenly, congratulations on finding it. And >I might just be knocking at yer door about the sofa-bed, I hope to be >out there in November. >Best, >Kathrynne > >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 >> [log in to unmask] > >-- >Kathrynne Holden, MS, RD >Medical nutrition therapy >Author: "Eat well, stay well with Parkinson's disease" >"Parkinson's disease: assessing and managing unique nutrition needs" >http://www.nutritionucanlivewith.com/