In addition to getting engaged in August, we also bought a house
We've been getting a lot of questions about the house, so here's a Frequently Asked Questions list. Some of them we can answer and some of them we can't answer, usually because we don't actually know.
Where is it?
South Minneapolis. Sort of by Lake Nokomis (one of Kate's favorite places to run) and Lake Hiawatha, west of Cedar Avenue. We'll give you the real address when you join our moving crew!
When did you buy it?
We signed the purchase agreement on August 18-- from our smartphones in the baggage claim area of the Bozeman, Montana airport. We will close in mid-October.
How big is it?
Kate has been living in a 520 square foot apartment with no closet space, so it seems to be about the same size as the Taj Mahal, give or take.
When was it built?
1925.
Is the stove gas or electric?
We were stunned how often this question was asked-- and we really had no idea for quite a while. Turns out, it's gas.
How many bedrooms/bathrooms?
3 and 3. One bathroom on every floor, and maybe one bedroom on every floor? We can't remember.
Garage?
Yes. Detached, in traditional Minneapolis style. Space for 2 cars! And bicycles!
What color are the appliances?
Um, maybe black? Or they could be stainless steel? We can't remember.
How old is the furnace/water heater/roof?
Can't remember.
When do you move?
Mid-October.
Where will you hang the framed Bob Dylan poster?
So, no one has actually asked this question but it is something we can actually answer!
Probably in the kitchen/informal dining room. Mmmm eggs & toast with Bob Dylan every morning? Yes please.
Which room will be the nursery?
Nice try. This is not a house question-- it is a baby question thinly veiled as a house question. Baby questions will be answered in the order they are received no earlier than October 6, 2013. Because there can simply only be so many life changes at once.
I really love to help people move their heavy furniture in and out of old buildings with narrow hallways and steep staircases. I also love to haul boxes of heavy books for well-read people. Can I help you guys move?
Okay, so no one has asked this question either, but I know you are thinking it. Just remember, the only stupid question is the one you don't ask.
Of course you can help us move! We'd be delighted to
4 comments:
How many bikes can it hold?
Added Question: Can I live in your basement? Yes? Okay, thanks.
Where will the Kegerator be placed?
Aaron: It can hold all of your bikes. And my bike too.
Sarah: Yes! Move on in! Bring the kitties!
Keith: Aaron just bought a bar for the basement this weekend, so the Kegerator is probably on it's way!
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