It’s vital in this time leading to moving in to my final rental.
I really, really don’t want to live in a studio again. In spite of the fact that I spend most of my life on my own (interspersed with joyful but brief times spent with the beloved ‘new’ friend of whom I wrote https://wp.me/p6zYMn-5n7 a good long while ago – and with the other friend from that time), living with my bed in the living-room just isn’t me. And that’s in spite of any enthusiasm I may’ve produced on the topic. I lied.
I just don’t like it. I mean I HATE it.
I did that over a year ago when I moved in to the flat at 1218 in this building, where I lived for about six months before coming down here to 307 and being here for eight months now. I said it was fine. That was a porky.
Even Boodie didn’t like it: it gave him nowhere to go to be on his own, which all moggies want from time to time. And I can tell you that 1218 had a bigger footprint than does the studio above.
I’m packing death now. My younger sister will be speechless with rage if|when I tell her; and as she and her husband are making it possible for me to make this move, I dunno how it will end. 😦
The wonderful audiobook I’m currently listening to while crocheting a stroller rug for the forthcoming infant of my new and superb Care Manager, Maria – Robert Galbraith (a.k.a. JK Rowling) featuring Cormoran Strike in The Silkworm – has a chapter wherein the protagonist and his offsider are discussing the case and she tells him one of the suspects has a blog: “Why do people DO that ?” he asks; and she says “I just don’t know.”
Fuck me – why am I telling you this ? Because I see you as my friends. But by all the gods you are a group of very long-suffering friends ..
DOWNUNDER WITH BOODZ 
So, what ARE you telling her? You’re not moving? I completely understand not liking a studio. I was impressed that you were so positive about it – and good for you for putting on the brave front – because until I move into aged care when I’m frail (if I get there) I want a bit more space than that!
I am thrilled that that new younger friend worked out.
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I’m delaying saying anything until I speak with an RE agent looking after a place I (think I) would die for, Sue: of course I found it on Thursday evening, which means I’ve had to wait through the last three days to be able even to ask if it’s still available. MFM (My Final Move) is hanging on this phone-call .. If it is, I’m pulling out all stops for it. If it’s gone – the more likely scenario – I.just.don’t.know.right.now.
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Fingers crossed for you MR.
So your sister doesn’t read your blog?
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Nup. She has a very busy life with being the Chair of a couple of Ethics Committees. My (very) personal ravings are .. um .. something she and her husband can do without pretty easily.
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Oh, good for her (though if my brother wrote a blog, I’d be reading it.)
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Yes, but he’s a truly worthwhile, interesting and talented bloke ! 🙂
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And so are you.
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And so are you… You published a book for heaven’s sake. Chic would be so impressed – and honoured.
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Yes, that’s what pleased me most, Sue – I hoped and believed that would be the case !
Now: wait for my new post !!!!! 🙂
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I’m sure it would be… and waiting, waiting, waiting.…🙏
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🤞 Here’s hoping this cliffhanger situation works out for the best. I’m reading these posts in chronological order and I see there’s another one coming. I hope it’s good news. I SO very much want you to be happy, even delighted, with your new place.
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See ? – you DO have a good heart, Colorado ! I told you so (I hope !). XX !
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