Settling in Nicely
Our townhouse in Virginia was cozy (realtor code for tiny). Our dining room table was a small, cluttered, uncomfortable Ikea table that was never really suitable for entertaining. We seldom had more than 2 people over — generally the same 2 people who had accepted our perma-clutter state (even as they mocked us for it).
When we decided to move to Madison we had several requirements for our new house. Non-suburban location, functional kitchen, more space with a better layout, and in a price range we were comfortable with.
Thanks to Amy and Luke we were able to find such a house. And in 6 weeks we’ve managed to actually have settled in quite nicely. There are a few boxes that need some sorting out and the garage is a total bloody disaster, but the main living areas are highly live-able and it’s a very nice feeling. The new dining room table provides, I think, an excellent and comfortable gathering point for meals and activities.
It’s very satifying to be able to have planned and impromptu parties that involve more than just a couple additional people. It makes the house feel homey to have a large group fun people, lively discussions and energetic (crazy) children running around/drumming on the furniture. And really, what could be more perfect for keeping the seasonal blahs away than by having a houseful of fun?
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Well don't I feel guilty...
Next time we have gaming night, we’ll extend the invitation to our most excellent friends and neighbors, Luke and Amy.
I've loved that area ever since I lived there.
I think your house is great!
I think he’s cranky about
I think he’s cranky about this line “Thanks to Amy we were able to find such a house.”
I think he wants it to say, “Amy and Luke”
Fixed that
It’s like it never happened now.
:)
We need to see it!
We’re looking forward to seeing it!
We hardly entertain at all – of course we live in an apartment. We had our friends Cathy and Nick over the other night, and we probably can’t have more than that for several reasons. I only have 5 chairs that could be put around the dining room table (not including the 2 office chairs). The loveseat and sofa near the tv only seat 4 comfortably. The serving bowls we have can’t hold food for more than 4 or 5.
Someday I will have a house. I think I’m definitely a suburb person, though.
You're Welcome Any Time
I also suggest you get that scanner-gun thingy and head to your favorite shopping venues and create a Weddding Registry.
There you can register for all the accoutrements of entertainment and someday when you own your suburban house (whose kitchen I will likely be jealous of) you will be ready for your first house-warming party.
Don’t forget to register for the power tools, those come in handy, too.
Registering and the Suburbs
I’m worried that if we register NOW none of the stuff we put on the registry will still be sold by the time our guests go shopping. That has happened to me.
Brian told me yesterday that he wants to live in some mythical place on the edge of town where it’s out in the country but still gets city services like trash pickup. So I said, “The suburbs?” and he told me yes, but without houses crowded around on either side. Not possible. Even if you live out in the middle of nowhere like my parents, eventually somewhere moves in. And while you’re still technically “nowhere” you don’t get trash pickup or DSL, etc.