The hunt begins.
So, where did I leave off?
Yesterday, we spent the day calling around the potential rentals and trying to arrange some viewings. Before we could do that though, we had to have a fry, why? Why not. After being ripped off yet again for some suasages and rashers, we made our way home to burn Carmel's house to the ground. It turned out great in the end though, and I think Gary shall be the house chef from here on.
Once we started calling around (call-cards actually worked from Carmel's phone, public phones were stealing our money) we managed to arrange a couple of viewings all around the same time, so we were happy with that. While awaiting responses we watched a variety of Judge Judy knock-offs, Judge Alex, Judge Mary-Jane, Judge Bobby Johnson etc.... it was eye-opening.
At about 6, we headed back into town to check our e-mails and just to have a walk around. We set ourselves up for social security while we were down there too.
On the way back from the village, we stopped by in the local park and just sat there for an hour or so watching people play basketball. We went back to the apartment, enjoyed some delicious reheats, watched some TV and went to bed. Not as hectic as the first day, but productive.
Today, we woke early (~8am) to head into the viewing that we had arranged, the first of which was at 12. It was a short enough walk from the train station and once we got thier we were quite happy with the fellow tenants and with the apartment, however the area is slightly questionable. The second apartment we had to walk back to was very impressive, included all utilities, was in a very comfortable area and was being rented by two nice ladies. When we asked about a 6 month lease, we were turned away. :( They might give us a ring if things don't work out for them, but we're not holding our breath.
And that brings us to now. Sitting in Dunkin' Donuts again, with very tired legs.
Gonna go and view some more places, and perhaps re-visit the first apartment we went to. So far, it's going well, although we are slightly disheartened at the lose of the second apartment.
Apologies for the lack of pictures this time, I will try to take more as requested by my faithful readers!
Yesterday, we spent the day calling around the potential rentals and trying to arrange some viewings. Before we could do that though, we had to have a fry, why? Why not. After being ripped off yet again for some suasages and rashers, we made our way home to burn Carmel's house to the ground. It turned out great in the end though, and I think Gary shall be the house chef from here on.
Once we started calling around (call-cards actually worked from Carmel's phone, public phones were stealing our money) we managed to arrange a couple of viewings all around the same time, so we were happy with that. While awaiting responses we watched a variety of Judge Judy knock-offs, Judge Alex, Judge Mary-Jane, Judge Bobby Johnson etc.... it was eye-opening.
At about 6, we headed back into town to check our e-mails and just to have a walk around. We set ourselves up for social security while we were down there too.
On the way back from the village, we stopped by in the local park and just sat there for an hour or so watching people play basketball. We went back to the apartment, enjoyed some delicious reheats, watched some TV and went to bed. Not as hectic as the first day, but productive.
Today, we woke early (~8am) to head into the viewing that we had arranged, the first of which was at 12. It was a short enough walk from the train station and once we got thier we were quite happy with the fellow tenants and with the apartment, however the area is slightly questionable. The second apartment we had to walk back to was very impressive, included all utilities, was in a very comfortable area and was being rented by two nice ladies. When we asked about a 6 month lease, we were turned away. :( They might give us a ring if things don't work out for them, but we're not holding our breath.
And that brings us to now. Sitting in Dunkin' Donuts again, with very tired legs.
Gonna go and view some more places, and perhaps re-visit the first apartment we went to. So far, it's going well, although we are slightly disheartened at the lose of the second apartment.
Apologies for the lack of pictures this time, I will try to take more as requested by my faithful readers!
posted by Andy at 19:55
4 Comments:
Keep up the good work. Hope you have luck with the house hunting soon. As I am sure does C. Sunshine collection today: looks like its down on last year but a lovely day for it: Great breakfast in Raheny!
Hi...your Mommy here. Brings back memories of looking for apartments with Sinead in London.
Glad to hear all's going well. Does Gary know that he has to ring a bell when the grubs up?!
Enjoy.
dont worry about looking for apartments youll have almost given up hope by the time you find one, you have to go through a lot of dodgy places b4 u find something wonderful .. i should know!!!!
but keep looking until you get something grt in safe area dont settle!!
mmm looking forward to dunkin donuts do they do the double choc ones they are my fav!!
They do all sorts of crazy donuts, although I bought a Merry Berry the other day by mistake, that one was a little too crazy. I don't think we will need a bell for our teeny tiny little apartment. A good shout should do the trick.
Hope the Sunshine collection went well.
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