I have been enjoying blogging at Lem's even though there have been some complaints. Some people think I put up too much stuff. Some people don't like what I have to say and flounce off in a huff. I am past the point of worrying about it anymore. I think you have to state your case and let the chips fall where they may. So my appeal might become a lot more selective. Waddayagonnado?
Even if it becomes tumbling tumbleweeds around here I am going to keep on keeping on. Cause that's how I roll.
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Classic Trooper York post.
In the midst of the blather, a note of truth.
So what's prompting the move next month and where will you be going?
My landlord wanted to raise my rent $2000 a month. I had lived there for eleven years. So it is a big move.
We decided to downsize because we want to lay the groundwork for moving to Florida. So we are going to a one bedroom, two bathroom with a garden a couple of blocks away. It is on the "other side of the tracks."
The problem is downsizing. We need to purge beyond just moving. It is traumatic for the wife. Not so much for me because I can just throw everything out. But she agonizes over each thing. So it is a process.
"My landlord wanted to raise my rent $2000 a month."
Thought NYC had rent control?
So it is a process.
Yes. I'm glad to hear the new place has a garden.
Regrettably the trend in the USA is toward renting not owning in city locales. The cost will be just what Trooper describes. Absurd rents because the customers really have no choice...or must down size. I am fortunate to live where I do, where ownership is encouraged but heavily managed by various regulations...an older community dating back to 1945 (year our house was built) but cohesive as community. Unfortunately I am seeing more rentals now as neighbors move out to the suburbs (they will regret that choice...taxes will double or more) and genuine "just-off-the-boat" immigrants from the middle east who have no inclination to assimilate so far moving in to rental units. I periodically go to city council meetings to encourage strict and punitive dictatorial enforcement of code on the rental units ... or they will become ghettoized sooner than later. I make it a point to personally welcome all new home owners who live where they buy. They are the best hope we have to not become a west side Detroit ghetto...just as the former owners were and are...a place where you can walk to small groceries for most everything you need is something I value, and so far we have it here. We have a Wal-Mart within a mile or so, and I've yet to go there...I value the locale mom & pops that make this a community for real. When I yearn for the wilderness I travel to places like Montana, yet I still enjoy the arrival "home" after a few weeks. No 60 to 120 mile round trips (minimum) to grocery outlets is a plus. I could live in the west easily for myself, but I'd be leaving behind what little family I have left...so far that's not a socially acceptable option. That said, if our USG doesn't cease spending far more than it takes in, it may eventually be the only option. Only benefit of that option is that I might be able to have horses once again for more than just fun.
Trooper,
Your posts at Lem's are poignant and you have a point of view that isn't given much time(relatively). Well, maybe not so much the TV character sketches, but those are a good respite from reality (even if I don't get a lot because I'm too young). I enjoy the posts because I am not a city person, and I do not like it. You have to pay me to go to NYC. I agree with a lot of your opinions, but you love NY- so it's always interesting for me to read your take on things. Also your sense of humor is awesome, and you have a really good taste in entertainment (all mediums).
I missed the announcement about moving. Downsizing is the way to go. I've heard of people who live on cruise ships, because it's cheaper than rent/food/utilities. Talk about downsizing, that's the way to go. $2,000 rent hike? Yikes.
Re your posts at Lem's. Some people need to get over themselves and learn how to use a scroll wheel on their mouse if they don't like what you post. I agree with Steg. We need a respite from the constant political swamp and I (ahem) being old enough to remember some of those movies and TV shows appreciate the retro look into what was.....and may never be again.
Downsizing. We had to do this when we were building our house and decided to move out of the one we were in at the time in order to live in the "workshop" building that my husband was working his business out of and is near the construction site. We figured if we were closer to the construction, we would get it done faster rather than going home to our more convenient house.
So......we put everything that we didn't need for the next 6 months or so, into one of those big storage building bays that you rent. The shop is 2 story 1300 sq ft. The upstairs we turned into a bedroom with a temporary shower. The toilet was already downstairs and we made a temporary kitchen with a used stove, natural gas etc.
This downsizing meant just the clothing we would need for the spring, summer season, cooking utensils, a bed, a few chairs to sit on the screened in porch area, a couch, small tv and a few lamps. The rest went into storage. Basically camping out in our shop building.
Some 6 months later we moved into the house and still left most of the stuff in storage because we were in the middle of winter. Come next spring we decided to bring the 'stuff' out get what we wanted and have a big yard sale. Lo and behold. Most of the stuff/crap we realized we didn't need, didn't want and mostly even forgot that we owned any of it anyway. It had been out of sight out of mind for so long.
So....long story....to late.....we sold a lot of our stuff and have never missed it. Plus it allowed us to buy NEW stuff. Probably time for another garage sale.
:-)
I never know where to answer your "Whose that girl" posts, here or Lems. I guess over there because he has fewer commenters to tell me I'm wrong. We all got to do what we can.
Reminded me that Roy Rogers was a founder of Sons of the Pioneers.
I for one appreciate Trooper York's contributions on Lem's...call me biased....I must be, right, if I agree with DBQ? :-) I also appreciate Lem's posts, often on topics I might not have thought of otherwise and worthwhile none the less.
Need to add I appreciate I appreciate Chip Ahoy's posts as well as Synova's (when they occur) and always Chickelit's posts. Chip Ahoy's may be arcane to some, but I'm one who enjoys reading about things I do not know and can learn from....even if not always about political crap...which I need a break from now and then. All of the posters do better than I ever could.
I agree, Aridog. Also, your comments are like diamonds when I come across them. You are full of experience which has lead to wisdom, and I love that real and grounded point of view you offer. Your willingness to engage anyone in good faith is also an endearing quality. You're a good man and a good writer. Thanks to you too.
I liked you over at Lem's. I understand edict and all (and that is important) but your posts were great. What's the problem with that?
I like all the contributors at Lem's (Chip's posts are often great for going somewhere you didn't expect to go).
Edict? What edict?
Chip and Troopers posts are pure gold.
What's the problem with that?
Lack of Corn Relish?
Posts reflecting integrity are gold, regardless of which contributor over there writes them. Rare mettle is a valuable resource.
Which is not to say say some of Trooper's old reruns over there don't bear a strong resemblance to brass.
Brass, of course, is also the color of Donald Trump's hair.
troop, funny how lawnboy showed up today at Lem's. Must have been a drop in traffic again. What is perfect is no one will engage him.
Lawn MC.
Waddayagonnado?
To stay, walk away, or move on--those are the choices bloggers, readers and commenters make everyday, with the impact being more or less of something as a result. Blogging at its best is about connection and relationship, humor and insight, opinion and story, differences and agreements. Those who wish to believe otherwise are spinning like TOPs.
I'm currently reading Creativity, Inc written by the guy who runs Pixar and Disney Animation, and subtitled: Overcoming the Unseen Forces that Stand in the Way of True Inspiration. In it, he maintains candor, the willingness to be frank, open and sincere, is crucial to the creative process.
Of course, there are sometimes legitimate reasons not to be candid. Politicians, for example, can pay a steep price for speaking too bluntly about contentious issues. CEO's can get dinged for being too open with the press or with shareholders and they certainly don't want competitors to know their plans. I will be less than candid at work if it means not embarrassing or offending someone or in any number of situations where choosing my words carefully feels like a smart strategy. But that's not to say lack of candor should be celebrated. A hallmark of a healthy creative culture is that people feel free to share ideas, opinions and criticisms. Lack of candor, if unchecked, ultimately leads to dysfunctional environments.
Candor is important but can be very dangerous. I have written some hilarious biting satire...that I have deleted. Being in business means I can't write what I want. It could come back to bite me. Even here at a private blog.
I am going to do a post about this.
Allan Funt did snapshots of candor.
Love your stuff, no matter where it is. Lem's is better for having you. You are one of a kind - very eunuch.
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