This is where we live....for now....

Nestled at the foot of a small mountain range lies an inconspicuous little apartment community. As recently as a month ago, we were lucky enough to establish ourselves, albeit temporarily, at this ideal location.

Conveniently located close to a major east to west running highway, the city of Seattle is a short 20 minute drive away. The "Evil Empire", about 30 minutes north by backroads. The scenery is verdant. Trees cover most of the area with snow-capped mountains looming in the distance. A huge lake is very close by with a multitude of parks to enjoy on weekends. The apartment complex is surrounded by million dollar homes and is nestled on the side of one of the lower altitude mountains. Located nearby, there is a small grocery store containing over-priced goods, a few artistically themed stores, a salon, and the requisite Starbucks. These are all within 5 minutes walking distance.

Please take a minute (or an hour) to find the nearest parking spot. Our little slice of heaven is located in the back of the complex. We are lucky enough to be situated next to a basketball hoop, a workout room and pool area. Huzbend and I find this to be very convenient.
Our first room is the TV/living room. This is the couch that I have been forced to sleep on due to my hip hurting "issues". It is a nice couch to sleep on, but I can't say much about the sit-factor. The couch that we own back east kicks its ass. Yes, that's a glider in the background. A nice hand-me-down from some local friends. It's super comfortable. You'll also notice a bear in the foreground (no, I was not referring to huzbend). He's a cute gift from mom-in-law (again, not talking about huzbend). It is actually a footstool to keep my tootsies comfi. Bear has got a twin bro back east. I can't wait for them to be reunited.
If you turn around 180 degress you will face our kitchen. Small and sucky it is. As far as its suckiness, the picture just doesn't do it justice.
You're now veiwing our dining/cycle training room. We eat dinner at the table and about an hour later it turns into the "Chamber of Suffering". The mat on the floor is to keep the carpet from being ruined by the blood, sweat and tears of the ultimate indoor bike workouts that take place at least 4 times a week.
If you walk down a short hallway you'll find a second bedroom currently occupied by empty boxes, baby gear and moldy-pot plants. The clay pots are damp from watering and the sun isn't strong enough to dry them out. Thus, mold and mushrooms have started growing. No joke. The bathroom is also back here.

Next is the main bedroom. This is where you will find what I affectionately call "The Rack". It is the most horrible mattress that I have ever had the displeasure of sleeping on. Besides it being hard, it is very VERY small. I cannot wait to be rid of the damn thing. The lump in the bed is a body pillow, silly people.
That concludes our tour ladies and gentlemen.

But wait! All is not well in our happy little community! Recently, a serious threat has been discovered in the area.

Beware, my fine friends! You could be walking back to your humble abode enjoying your recently purchased Starbucks Frappacino when, suddenly, you are hit from behind by a large figure. Bore to the ground by its weight, your Frappacino flies out of your hand spilling its contents slowly through the plastic cup cover. You struggle to get onto your back. But, as soon as you do, you feel what seem to be sharp claws pinning your shoulders to the ground. You feel hot metallic breath on your face and next the perplexing feeling of liquid being released from your neck. The last thing you see, as your head is released and flops uncontrollably to the side, is your overpriced coffee mixing with a brownish-red liquid.

To be sure that this does not happen to you, please follow the easy to read guidelines below. Please feel free to click on this image to get a better view.Enjoy your visit!