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F is for FANS!

If you were not aware, renting in Washington means that you live an air conditionless existance. After three "record setting" days of high temps (91, 93, 90)I broke down and bougth two fans as seen below.

It was back to a brisk 63 this morning and shouldn't see much more than 70 today. Thank goodness!

This weekend I got to spend time with two of my favorite people; Susan and William Forester. Suz and I went to dinner with one of her friends, Sarah, on Saturday night and then we shopped around on Sunday afternoon for a few things. I'm so glad that they are out here. Not only does it make my transition to a new place easier, but getting to spend time with Suz after being "apart" for ten years is a blessing! Besides, who could resist this face?

On the Road....Again.

Today was my first day commuting to work in 5 years. That's right, half of a decade of walking to/living at work. Just thought I'd let you in on that little tidbit. Happy Thursday!

Welcome to the Ridge!!!

Well, thanks to one of my new neighbors, I'm coming to you live from my new apartment! Getting my own cable and internet set up is high on my list, but not on week one.

Here are a lot of "before" pictures. I will post "afters" as I finish a room. I'm hoping to have it all done by Christmas, so bear with me! I can tell you that even though I took a one bedroom instead of a two, there are three things that I LOVE about this place. 1. Dishwasher. 2. Ice maker. 3. FIREPLACE! I'm so glad to be here.


Area 51...lots of secrets lie behind that door. Well, not really.


Entry way. Notice the cut out.


Living room through the cut out.


Living room from a little farther inside the door.


Living room straight on from the dining area.


Angled view from dining area into living room.


The accent wall. I'm probably paying an extra $25 a month for that "feature."


Dining area from living room.


Looking from the dining area to the kitchen.


The kitchen. Probably the first room that will be finished.


Kitchen and part of the hallway from living room.


The hallway. Coat closet and bathroom on the right, laundry on the left.


Hallway again.


Bathroom view 1.


Bathroom view 2.


Bathroom view 3.


Laundry.


Bedroom door from the hall.


Bedroom view 1.


Bedroom view 2.


Bedroom view 3.


A nice little welcome basket from Ellie and the management at The Ridge.

Stay tuned!!! :o)