$100 but I liked this one with huge windows that overlook 3rd ave, I liked both but went with this one lol. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Natalka
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$100 but I liked this one with huge windows that overlook 3rd ave, I liked both but went with this one lol. ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Natalka
Once I set it all up I'll take a couple pics or a video. :)
Well, at least there are some government guidelines here, though not on the amount, but on the frequency of putting up rent.
Our landlord actually gave us one month notice to increase the rent - duh, I guess they are old and forgot that's not how it's done - he's done it before, lol! Six months' notice is required here - and they had to wait!
Frankly, the rent once it's upped is not out of line for the huge duplex we are in (though it's old), but MORE than that, especially for the location/neighbourhood we are in.
Prices for houses and rents here have skyrocketed as Saskatoon is in a wonderful boom period - and it's not going away.
However, doesn't mean it won't hurt US!
$200? Isn't there a max it can go up a year? Here in Ontario its 3% so ours went up by 38 dollars this year..since we moved in 2 years ago we have had 2 increases one was only $10 and then this year of $38...$200 is very very high at once..sheesh I'd be upset! lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Natalka
Gotcha, view is important!
Hm... but I think I'd pick space over that.
Well, that's it for me. Tummy is growling - my eating schedule is all off - had breakfast at 2 a.m., lunch at 8 a.m., and now I wanna snack!
Hope everyone has a great day, and a most FAB weekend! :)
Nope, and I just double-checked. Good thing I did, because the one thing which has changed is that rent increases can only be once a year, unless there is a tenants' association. So at least we can breathe for another year!Quote:
Originally Posted by VeeVee
Some have tried to get in rent controls, but it just can't be done here - the housing market is just too tight, vacancy rate too low.
So it's a buyer's/renter's market - you can pay, you can stay...
Well that really sucks Natalka!
Hopefully next year it won't go up so high..or at all!
The 1 bedroom wasn't really much bigger just added a small bedroom and full tub instead of shower. I like the shower since I pretty much never take bathes just showers. The view wasn't the only reason but I liked the way that apartment looked for some reason over the other one.
afternoon all.. what a day.. i think i caught hubbies cold. i can not stop sneezing.. lovely.. maybe take some buckleys get the drain to shut off.. my gracious. dont' think i can shop with a box of kleenex in my hand.
Hope you feel better Jennifer!!! I'll send you some chicken soup :)
Cabbie, I would hate having an apartment with no tub :( I don't take a bath often but I do love a nice long bubble bath every once in awhile. Besides, it wouldn't be doable with the kids! I had this one apartment (I've had many lol) that had the most beautiful soaker tub... the apartment itself was kind of crappy but OH that tub!!! lol
thanks Tami.. now to figure out if i can conquer groceries alone. or just wait til hubby gets home. seeing as he gave me this cold he should help me shop.
Hey all! :)
Such a productive couple days and now I'm stumped! lol.
Ok, here's the short version of my problem.
We have a wedding to attend in Kenora in August.
It's a 20+ hour drive and we'll have our 4 and 2 year olds.
We wanted to rent an RV but that's not looking feasible ($1700 + kms + gas + RV rental spot + food)
We've looked at the hotels but they aren't very accommodating for 2 little ones. 1 room isn't really an option since the kids go to bed so early. DH and I would be sitting in the dark in silence all night. lol.
Renting 2 rooms would be quite expensive $400 a night.
We've looking at renting a cottage (we'd rather get a whole week vacation for the money we're spending) but we've only found about 10 places in the remote area and only 3 in our price range. 2 are already booked and 1 hasn't gotten back to me.
Any ideas? Things to consider? Places to look into?
ummm hire a babysitter for the weekend get a weekend away. or even a night away for yourselves.. ? no
uh, no.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrsSunshine
A) I've never been away from the kids, except while in the hospital
B) We wouldn't have anyone to watch them for that lenght
C) It's a family wedding so many would be disappointed if they didn't go
But good idea! lol
hmm. give me some time to think on this. without the cotton in my head. i'll get back to you.
long day...heading home...
see everyone monday.
D
I wish Taylor Swift can be my gf :cool: :P :cheesygrin:
But that can't happen :( :bawling:
But she's so pretty though :P :cheesygrin:
My standard is too high :P
My oldest just stood behind me and wiped his nose on my sweater.
I think someone is going to bed early tonight.
you or your oldest? lol..
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Originally Posted by MrsSunshine
bwahahahaha. priceless!
Sorry to laugh i_forget. :)
Wow, that's a long drive away!Quote:
Originally Posted by bargain_hunter_lola
Maybe look into getting a suite (separate bedroom) - places here like Comfort or Days Inn have them and they aren't expensive.
lola, are there close friends/couple/family that are going to the wedding that you could share a suite or a cabin or something with? i know its not ideal but it'd help offset the cost of your stay a bit.
It's my BIL's wedding.Quote:
Originally Posted by gracesmommy
It's the fiancee's family cottage so her family is staying there.
Our side of the family are booking hotel rooms.
Because of the age of our kids, everything is much harder. We did look into renting a cabin ourselves but there's hardly any in the remote area and the ones that do rent are booked already. It's the August long weekend.
I talked to my mom today and she has offered to babysit the kids for 4 days so DH and I can go alone. Now, I just have to try and wrap my head around being away from them. Tough stuff. It's like I'd love a mini vacation, quality time alone with DH and to be an adult and "let loose" a bit but I've never been away from them (other than when I had surgery).
I guess my main concern is the 20 hour drive.
For 4 and 2, it'll be torture. And it wont be any better for me either. lol.
Aw, take the kids - weddings with kids are FAB! Plus the extended family will want to see them!
I know people will be upset we didn't bring them but also they dont have to make the 20 hour drive with them. lolQuote:
Originally Posted by Natalka
It's supposed to be a very small wedding so our family that's attending is family we see fairly regularly.
Ah, I'm just so torn. Even if it was near and airport we could fly but it's not. It's super remote. Like 50 minutes north of Kenora (which is nowhere to begin with. lol).
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Originally Posted by bargain_hunter_lola
Thats ok....i just wish someone would have warned me how gross kids were before i popped out 3 of the messy little buggers!
and he is the one going to bed early....i am going to have a glass....or three....of wine :)
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Originally Posted by bargain_hunter_lola
You can go ALONE???
RUN....RUN LIKE THE WIND!
Take that offer and have a great time.
@lola I totally understand ur dilemma. if you can wrap ur head around going alone...go for it. If not, the suite idea Natalka suggested is what I would do.