tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post8882342923137982892..comments2024-03-27T19:04:31.290-05:00Comments on The Amazing Trips: at which point it helps to have a VERY good attitudeThe Amazing Tripshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13761348688069779544noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-63522631292783654802010-07-26T21:01:32.574-05:002010-07-26T21:01:32.574-05:00I identify 110% with your moving pains...but hang ...I identify 110% with your moving pains...but hang in there, you'll find the right place. When we moved to Virginia in 2004, the inside/outside the beltway debate lasted about 2 minutes because like you, we didn't want to spend hours a day commuting. We gave up on the dream of a single family home with a yard and picket fence because we just couldn't afford it, and instead moved into 3-bedroom townhouse where our "back yard" was a parking lot...But we could walk to Old Town/restaurants/metro, the community had a pool and a playground, and our commutes were a breeze. I'm sure we took advantage of all DC had to offer because we were so close...it was easy to zip in for concerts and museums and parades and such (unlike my co-workers who would "commute" in on a day off). I guess what I'm trying to say is that you know what matters and the right house will come along. Good luck!Careyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02767143271269046531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-57003986963670330452010-07-26T09:47:50.831-05:002010-07-26T09:47:50.831-05:00Check your homeowners insurance for the computer r...Check your homeowners insurance for the computer repair. I spilled a bottle of water on my new MacBook Pro and it had to go to the Apple Depot for the $1300 repair. Our homeowners covered all but $250!Abbynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-54542055712034409672010-07-25T21:22:22.132-05:002010-07-25T21:22:22.132-05:00Crappy viewing day, huh? Also, here in the DC area...Crappy viewing day, huh? Also, here in the DC area we call them "interstates", not "freeways." ;0)<br />KathyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-50851978096968171882010-07-24T20:42:26.052-05:002010-07-24T20:42:26.052-05:00I am so sorry to read about all the stress you and...I am so sorry to read about all the stress you and Charlie are going through right now. It's still new and all these changes are hard to deal with. Take it one step at a time...any maybe buy one of those spillproof keyboard covers haha. <br /><br />I loved your San Diego posts. I adore San Diego and just returned from there a few days ago. I can't wait to see what you find to love in Virginia.scarfoot79https://www.blogger.com/profile/01291250114236372321noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-44216552440732496962010-07-24T19:02:10.110-05:002010-07-24T19:02:10.110-05:00Seriously, my kitchen was the size of a cubicle in...Seriously, my kitchen was the size of a cubicle in VA - and I bake like a super freak. The one advantage was that my kitchen was never that messy because there isn't enough room for it to get super messy. Also, as I recall, we rarely left our windows open. Maybe in September we would leave them open, because the rest of the year it is too cold or too humid/hot. I can't imagine you'd hear the 66 as much as you'd think. The windows should be pretty well insulated.holly whttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10330225563028611599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-18539440561263603162010-07-24T16:22:04.616-05:002010-07-24T16:22:04.616-05:00Oh crap!!Oh crap!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-59304643882174582572010-07-24T12:39:12.267-05:002010-07-24T12:39:12.267-05:00Good luck the next time you are out looking for a ...Good luck the next time you are out looking for a house. Hope the kids have fun in the pool. Sorry about the mishap with the computer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-81880569604669881082010-07-24T12:34:17.651-05:002010-07-24T12:34:17.651-05:00Good luck on the house hunt today!
When you get y...Good luck on the house hunt today!<br /><br />When you get your computer back, if you don't already have some kind of internet backup & file sharing program, take a look at Dropbox. It's free to 2 GB and it's worked perfectly keeping files in my Dropbox folder synchronized across 3 computers. Also, you can access your files from any computer with internet access, or view and email them from a free iphone app.<br /><br />That turned out to sound more like a commercial than I intended :) It's just been very nice to avoid paying $99 per year for Mobile Me.Mistihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10216121489367528965noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-2110945726018632002010-07-24T09:45:16.800-05:002010-07-24T09:45:16.800-05:00Oh Lord Jen, I'm ready to cry just reading thi...Oh Lord Jen, I'm ready to cry just reading this! Okay, okay, GOOD attitude - no crying. Hang in there . . . . . . lots of WINE!LDRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-71099138357068322202010-07-24T09:01:34.330-05:002010-07-24T09:01:34.330-05:00Ah Jen - things are not going according to plan hu...Ah Jen - things are not going according to plan huh? Relax - it will work out - you will find a house, and William won't go near the laptop again. Just remember to not be too hard on the babysitter - you know how it is to keep an eye on 3 children at once -damn near impossible!Beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10261294453490462048noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-69027717972026900292010-07-24T08:39:49.079-05:002010-07-24T08:39:49.079-05:00oh - hang in there! it'll get better! really...oh - hang in there! it'll get better! really it will!!!!!janhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15059028818594892636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-14874851269668045712010-07-24T07:33:39.014-05:002010-07-24T07:33:39.014-05:00I've been meaning to leave you a comment to we...I've been meaning to leave you a comment to welcome you to the area. I've been reading your blog for some time and find it very entertaining. I moved to Northern Virginia from Oregon 5 years ago and remember feeling the same shock and dismay over housing prices and condition not to mention other quirks about the area. Now it just feels normal and just like home. I hope you find what you are looking for in a home! Good luck! It really is a great area to live once you get settled.Kerstinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02732636775550039075noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-35158856518765084522010-07-24T05:27:13.148-05:002010-07-24T05:27:13.148-05:00I'm praying for you guys!!!!I'm praying for you guys!!!!In Due Timehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17114196208633521694noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-69280267850999339342010-07-24T01:47:59.324-05:002010-07-24T01:47:59.324-05:00wow...so sorry about ur laptop, i had the same thi...wow...so sorry about ur laptop, i had the same thing happen to minds...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-36662101644929231352010-07-24T00:39:20.208-05:002010-07-24T00:39:20.208-05:00I'll say it for you......
GGGGGAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!...I'll say it for you......<br />GGGGGAAAAAAHHHHH!!!!<br /><br />I think you need more wine.Joy Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12746570281283136391noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-26705645730205846392010-07-23T23:45:45.273-05:002010-07-23T23:45:45.273-05:00OMG. I did not think it was even possible for you...OMG. I did not think it was even possible for you to move to an area MORE expensive than you are in now. I took a peek at some real estate there and HOLY COW. I could afford a 750 square foot 1 bedroom, 1 bath condo. <br /><br />Good luck!!!!!!Michele Shttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15061520456909635254noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-61630990718311562522010-07-23T23:16:45.887-05:002010-07-23T23:16:45.887-05:00STRAW! Don't you mean, funnel?STRAW! Don't you mean, funnel?Geologychickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05326271846932273163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24756113.post-40484288815400489062010-07-23T22:29:32.885-05:002010-07-23T22:29:32.885-05:00Oh dang, I am so sorry. Really, that just sounds s...Oh dang, I am so sorry. Really, that just sounds so crummy. I have signed on several times today checking for an update from you. I don't even know you personally but I have worried for your family all day long today!<br /><br />Please hang in there and try not to be discouraged. <br />Sometimes you gotta get through the storm to get to the rainbow. :-)Leeannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17529722995554495470noreply@blogger.com