Fast-forward two months or so, and we're homeowners! It's every bit as great, and as annoying, as everyone says. It's nice to have something of your own (even if it is technically the bank's until 30 years from now), and you find yourself wanting to do stuff to make it nice. Like painting the bathroom. Or sweeping leaves off the driveway. Or digging up ugly shrubbery so you can plant less ugly shrubbery. Yay!
But of course, the downside is you have to deal with stuff when it breaks, and not just by calling the landlord. You have to call somebody, then wait for somebody, and then PAY somebody, all of which sucks. Luckily, not too much has broken so far at Casa de Chandler. But we had a flurry of "dealing with stuff" this week. Yesterday we had a dead tree taken out of our back woods. It was painful to part with the $525, but less painful than eventually (and probably not too long from now) watching it fall over and crush us or our neighbors to death. Also? It was awesome to watch a crew of five burly men take that sucker down. Especially when the top of the tree broke off unexpectedly and they all had to run for their lives. Woo!
Today was the day to deal with broken stuff. First, the stove, which had one burner that would click off immediately after you turned it on, and another that got only lukewarm at most. The repairman came right away, informed me that the knobs had been put in the wrong place (presumably when the seller cleaned it), put the knobs in the right place, and charged me $60. Awesome. Later a guy is coming to fix the not-working furnace, and I can't wait for him to tell me that it's not plugged in or something. Live and learn. And pay a lot.
Hey Stacy! New neighbor Amy here. So glad you guys choose our nieghborhood over the confederate flag one; We're happy to have you! Also- I might have BBQ for you. It's over on the other side of Charlotte- so I'll bring some back after Christmas. It's considered "Western NC" so it's not dripping with vinegar.
Posted by: Amy | December 02, 2008 at 04:52 PM