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Moving sucks

posted 5 years ago by Catbookss (13664)
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Today was day 3 of packing, organising, and cleaning. Tomorrow will be my last day here, and the final moving stuff out and cleaning. I love this neighbourhood and my neighbours, so I'll be sad to leave for that reason, but can't wait to get this nutso landlady out of my life for good.

I've had to move FOUR times in the past two years! That's as many times as I moved in the entire rest of my life, and doesn't include all the evacuations.

And, I couldn't find a permanent place. One after the other fell through at the last minute for one weird reason or another.

Last Friday, with only four days to go, I had nowhere to go to and was thinking I'd have to move temporarily into the one dog-friendly motel I know of. Nearly had a meltdown from all the stress of it that day, but thank god I found an AirB&B I could rent for a month. Expensive, but not much choice.

So, it means paying to move everything except what I have to have with me for a month (which may end up being two) into storage, keep looking for a decent more permanent place, then paying to move everything in there.

Finding a rental where I could have a dog was hard last time, but *nothing* as bad as this time. There's a housing shortage here. But, for now, I'm thankful to have the AirB&B cottage. Beats the hell out of having to stay in a motel! Cheaper, too. I was quoted over $2k for 15 days.

[–] ProductionNow (1072) 5 years ago

I dont' know where you live, but people rented-temporarily before this relatively-new AirB&B came along. The only housing shortage is for inexpensive apts. And why you have moved 4 times in 2yrs. is unknown. I lived in one-room studios back east when I was young, and some middle-aged folks still can only afford them

As high as rents are, I also think some people expect too much and/or too soon . Younger people, in particular, expect to rent a 2K+ mo. apt when they are not ready. That includes expecting to live in trendy-where the action is--neighborhoods, which cost twice as much than traveling 20 miles outside the city. There are private furnished-sublets also, but you have to take the time to look.

And many people would rather put their dog before themselves (as I have witnessed). There was no such thing as dogs being allowed at one time--and we were better off without them. (now, every building allows dogs for competitive reasons) Other tenants have to be the ones to make way for dogs in the hallway and on the elevator, very loosely tied on a leash, as the animals bark at them. And of course, the owners dont' choose a small one, but a damn husky for their self-entitlement and thoughtlessness.

[–] kspkap (13025) 5 years ago

“And why you have moved 4 times in 2yrs. is unknown.”
We know why Cat has “moved 4 times in 2 yrs.” so it isn’t unknown. I sense a judgmental snarky air to your reply.

Cat lives in California where rental prices are very high. You seem sort of hostile to her for not knowing her circumstances. She was the sole caregiver for her father. When he passed she had to move. She’s been through a lot these past 2 or more years. She’s had to evacuate several times due to wildfires, mudslides, etc. Literally having to wear masks...not knowing where to go.

Of course she’s concerned about her pet....millions are and hundreds have died choosing to stay with their pet(s) if the pet wasn’t permitted. They are regarded as family so if you don’t have one you don’t understand. I cannot explain the depth of love we have for our pets and the love they give us. Our pets are the only creatures who accept us as we are. We could have scolded them harshly, but they don’t hold grudges; in a few minutes they are back wagging that tail or rubbing up against our legs like cats do. Jumping up and down, tail wagging when they see us returning home. Our human families aren’t as receptive to us; they could still be harboring a hurt from the morning.

[–] ProductionNow (1072) 5 years ago

kspkap (3088)
I also live in California, and you may mean Los Angeles. Actually L.A. comes in as number 6th for the most expensive rental market on average in the U.S. If Cat chose not to explain why she moved 4 times in 2 yrs in her original post on a public board, that's her prerogative (not that I am worried in knowing why) . It's not your place to explain, since that is invading her privacy, as you feel a need to defend her for some reason.

And regarding your essay on pets, your dog is not the paying tenant. The dog-owner has the responsibility to keep their dog from imposing on others. The fact is, nobody cares about your animal just because it's glorified as part of your "family". Your pet does not know strangers--it knows you. A strong enough tug and the wrong dog would bolt from the owner's grasp in 2 seconds, and one dog-bite would be enough for you to think twice about your dog and false sense of security. Humans are not obligated to heed caution and take their chances over others' dogs, nor tolerate being jumped-on, i barking (nor barked at) in a community-setting, which the specific self-entitled dog-owner does not consider. Your animal does not have more civil-rights than people. And if it's between your pet and finding a place to live, you do not get to have it both ways.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

At least it's easy to stay in touch with people nowadays no matter how far you move.

[–] ProductionNow (1072) 5 years ago

No sure what has to do with it, but..

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

She said she loves her neighbors.

[–] ProductionNow (1072) 5 years ago

I see.
Well, she may love her car also, but that may have to go also and rely on public transportation as many people do.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

Maybe.

[–] ProductionNow (1072) 5 years ago

I certainly dont' know where this 15 day/ 4K figure comes up for a motel.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

Her post says 2K from what i can see.

[–] ProductionNow (1072) 5 years ago

Yes, I meant 2K, thanks.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

I can't relate to american prices, it would be normal for an average motel here in sweden though, slightly overpriced maybe but around that is where it lies.

[–] ProductionNow (1072) 5 years ago

A motel or hotel? Or do you differentiate?

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

Technically they serve the same purpose, motels are just smaller.

[–] ProductionNow (1072) 5 years ago

Motels tend to be motor-lodges here, and "hotels" (regardless of the condition) in the inner-city.

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

Yeah, same here.

[–] ProductionNow (1072) 5 years ago

Sweden always sounded like a nice place to live (my opinion from afar), and nice-looking people too!

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

Like in all countries it depends where you are of course, the big cities is not as pleasant as they used to be because of criminal immigrants and crap, but the countryside is fine. As a country overall i can agree it's nice, except for the cold and dark months and high taxes :-P

[–] ProductionNow (1072) 5 years ago

I see what you mean.

[–] Stratego (29237) 5 years ago

Too bad your househunting isn't going too well!😕

What was the problem with the landlady? Is she the reason you're moving out?

I'm sorry, all I can offer right now is some fluffy bunny love!❤🐰🐰🐰❤

[–] ShogunofYonkers (71625) 5 years ago

Sounds like a real mess Cat, moving really is difficult and exhausting

Wishing you all the best sweetie😽

[–] AndyKing1967 (33799) 5 years ago

Hope you get sorted soon.

[–] johnnm58 (545) 5 years ago

Big time. Especially when you have a lot of heavy stuff. Instead of calling it moving they should call it Backbreaking

[–] [deleted] 5 years ago

It does suck - that's the reason we haven't moved since 1992.

[–] captainbucky (15252) 5 years ago

Wow that is crazy