Let the Moving Begin!

So, lucky us. We got to begin our move on the COLDEST DAY OF THE YEAR so far...just callit luck I guess. Actually it wasn't so bad. The 2 degree weather was diminished a bit by the blue skies and beautiful sunshine. Also, lifting and moving boxes tends to keep you warm. We will make the final move next Saturday, January 29th. Happily, we have hired three movers to do all the work. No more lifting and going up and down stairs at least until we are moving around in our new digs. We are also pleased to have such wonderful friends - The Eubanks - make us a hearty chicken dinner with mushroom risotto and a fresh radicchio salad. Oh - and the 2004 Montes Folly didn't suck either. Lucky us to have friends that share the good wine too! So back to the move...Yes people, it is actually happening. One more week in Lawrenceville then it is off to Deutschtown forever!

(Yes Susan, you have to cross the Allegheny to get there but it really isn't that far!)

All of the appliances are hooked up. The heating, cooling, water, fireplace, etc. are ready to go. Final electrical work is taking place and final painting touch ups are moving along. The stairs have been stained and they are so pretty. We picked up our "gumball" chairs at Hot Haute Hot on Saturday. They are still in a box so I will post furniture photo's after we have all of our deliveries taken care of. Most are scheduled for January 31st. Our coffee table will arrive last on February 2nd. We still need to acquire nightstands and a buffet...when will the spending stop! We bought new towels, sheets, and pillows today so I guess the spending will continue for awhile longer.

The most exciting part of the move, however, was going to the rooftop deck for the first time. We had a view when Jeff lived on Mt. Washington. We had a view from the South Side Slopes as well.

I have to say, the view we have from our roof rivals any view in the city. We can see from the Strip District to Mt. Washington and have a fantastic view of Downtown. We couldn't be more pleased!