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Well our crazy economy has finally caught up with me on a number of issues. So let's just say I have to downsize from a 4 bedroom with garage and out buidleing, etc. to an apartment or something on the very small side that I can afford on DH's retirement and my pt mobile...well that's a challenge. Nothing avalible in small houses in this area...
I'm sure I'm not the only mobile groomer looking at this situation where an apratment complex is my best bet, so now the question becomes WHERE do you put the rig? And on that same thought...what if your rig has to plug in to chage batteries?! I thought about storage yard, but in my area, nothing has plug in avalibility.
My solution was to hunt for a complex that could accomadate my rig, and surprisingly, my first chioce (same complex that my oldest son is in) came through with flying colors! I couldn't believe it! They offered to dedicate a parking space for my rig, (this complex has plenty of parking but you just park where you can) for no extra charge....then I rented a garage (yes they have these) that had a super parking space behind it, I can run a plug out the back side of my garage to my rig! How cool is that? I'm actually going to rent a second garage for storage, the first will be DH's... for his boat, tools and "man cave-aka workshop", if he was so inclined to do any projects. Because my son lives there, I didn't even have to fill out a credit app, just "when can you pay the deposite"? I could move in tomorrow! WOW!
Then of course there are the pets...we all know many complexes do not allow pets...well my little Iggy-Chi is only 8 pounds, and the 2 cats...no problem, the bird and the fish, same, I just have to pay a pet deposite. I'll have a small balcony, that I can net off and they can have "outside time"! (Wildlife netting, BTW, works super to keep kitties in an enclosed area without them trying to climb it, and you can hardly see it!) I'll just get one of those patio door inserts for the slider and litter litter box is on the balcony!
Maybe in this crazy overcast economy there are a few spots of blue sky and sunshine here and there. I think we found one. This shaves almost $2K off expenses from what we pay on the house each month. That is going to help big time! So just a thought, if you are struggling with the same issues, you might look at apartment complexes, some can be very willing to work with you, this one did for us.
I'm sure I'm not the only mobile groomer looking at this situation where an apratment complex is my best bet, so now the question becomes WHERE do you put the rig? And on that same thought...what if your rig has to plug in to chage batteries?! I thought about storage yard, but in my area, nothing has plug in avalibility.
My solution was to hunt for a complex that could accomadate my rig, and surprisingly, my first chioce (same complex that my oldest son is in) came through with flying colors! I couldn't believe it! They offered to dedicate a parking space for my rig, (this complex has plenty of parking but you just park where you can) for no extra charge....then I rented a garage (yes they have these) that had a super parking space behind it, I can run a plug out the back side of my garage to my rig! How cool is that? I'm actually going to rent a second garage for storage, the first will be DH's... for his boat, tools and "man cave-aka workshop", if he was so inclined to do any projects. Because my son lives there, I didn't even have to fill out a credit app, just "when can you pay the deposite"? I could move in tomorrow! WOW!
Then of course there are the pets...we all know many complexes do not allow pets...well my little Iggy-Chi is only 8 pounds, and the 2 cats...no problem, the bird and the fish, same, I just have to pay a pet deposite. I'll have a small balcony, that I can net off and they can have "outside time"! (Wildlife netting, BTW, works super to keep kitties in an enclosed area without them trying to climb it, and you can hardly see it!) I'll just get one of those patio door inserts for the slider and litter litter box is on the balcony!
Maybe in this crazy overcast economy there are a few spots of blue sky and sunshine here and there. I think we found one. This shaves almost $2K off expenses from what we pay on the house each month. That is going to help big time! So just a thought, if you are struggling with the same issues, you might look at apartment complexes, some can be very willing to work with you, this one did for us.
Usually my clients would let me fill up, or I'd use the 'rinse' at the car wash when I was cleaning the truck. So even if you don't find an accomidating complex you can wing it!
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