The Boomers Are Coming to SeniorLand

The Renovations to the new house are finally mostly complete. I think you'll see the modest remodeling we did paid off handsomely.

I overheard a conversation at the pool the other day. The two women chatting were in their 80ies.

"I saw a couple the other day."

"Buying a house?"

"Yes, on our street. It's not the first time either."

"Well, I guess we better start getting ready for them."

Turns out they were talking about Boomers! I introduced myself as a Boomer who had recently bought a house here in SeniorLand. And their response? Not "pleased to meet you" or "welcome" BUT "Do you think your generation is ever going to get your act together?"

Okay--there you have it. But--we have our first official position here in SeniorLand. We are block captains for the Emergency Preparedness Team! Now I know it's because we both drive and no one is on oxygen yet but still--there you have it.

They could not have selected a better couple. I have my apocalyptic vehicle(Trail-rated 4x4 Jeep Quadra Drive II hemi 5.7 litre engine), gas masks bought immediately after 9/11, a good supply of Cipro(stocked since the last anthrax scare), innumerable first aid kits, hand-cranked flashlights and radios, space blankets, CB radios, and a shelf's worth of survival books. I will keep you posted if we are ever called upon to assume the mantle of leadership in an emergency.

Most of the basic house updating is completed. The number of unpacked boxes is dwindling--althought it's difficult to tell from the mess in every room. The doggy door is in but not the steps so if the dogs try and use their door, they have a steep drop of about 4 feet. The labradoodle can manage it--she's just slow to remember--but the poodle can't get back in the house. Ahhhh, the learning curve between breeds has never been more obvious.

And for those of you who couldn't imagine 2 slices of garlic bread from 2005 looking still edible, here is photo evidence for you.

Okay, Okay--before I start getting the comments--this is what our house really looks like!(The other "cottage" is a winery across the street!