Friday Fives

Friday Fives

1. How many houses/apartments have you lived in throughout your life?
Two different dorm rooms, one barracks room, ten (that is right, ten) apartments.

2. Which was your favorite and why?
When I lived in the housing at Lowry Air Force base, after the base closed and they opened it up for public rentals, I rented a funky townhouse with wall to wall linoleum. It was a corner unit with lots of light and a good deal of space. I had great neighbors whom years later I am still friends with. A friend told me once it really fit my shabby chic lifestyle. That does about say it all.

3. Do you find moving house more exciting or stressful? Why?
I hate moving, but then again, nearly everyone does. Working at Ryder trucks customer service I have learned a few things. Move early, move in the middle of the month, move in the middle of the week, rent a truck and get a bigger one than you think you will need. Get a storage shed to shuttle stuff so you can start moving early and a keg to feed your friends with.

4. What’s more important, location or price?
Location. I am not a massive mansion on the hill sort of guy. I want a funky place that is close enough to make the commute tolerable but also equidistant from friends and the city.

5. What features does your dream house have (pool, spa bath, big yard, etc.)?
A huge porch that wraps around the house. A third floor or attic study to put in the computer and geeky hobby stuff. And friends who know me know I need a huge kitchen for all my stuff. I want an open floor plan for entertaining and secret passages. After playing Clue as a kid I have determined that the coolest houses have secret passages. After housesitting for a family this winter I have added a steam room to the wish list. Hard to live without that!