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Adventures in Nest Swapping
One of the many advantages of having an empty nest is the freedom to change your nest with other types of adventure. We decided that before we sold our house, we would try to use as bait for a month in New York cheap. Being in the habit of using Google at the drop of a hat, we decided to adopt the online approach to find appropriate links. We looked at several different sites, and chose a site popular for its ease of use and abundant options around the world. For a small annual fee, one can read the home, to set destinations visit and receive e-mails when opportunities are available.
We were looking to make a long trip to visit our fast walking, subway chase, sturdy black, taxi flag daughters urbanite. Bunking with them in their microscopic apartments in Manhattan or the payment of $ 500 per night for a "cheap" hotel were out of the question. Hotel costs alone would be enough for the down payment on Buckingham Palace.
So I logged on, published pictures of our house and establish New York City as one of our destinations preferred. We were surprised by the barrage of e-mails from Manhattan who wanted to escape the summer in the city. We're talking hundreds of buyers. With a few searches, discover that the possibilities were almost endless – we could ski trips, spend April in Paris, running with the bulls (wherever they are running with the bulls) – Anywhere in Walla Walla to Guatemala.
Soon came an offer from a designer in a Park Slope brownstone quintessential New York. Fiona and her family were old hands in the game of trade and suggested an exchange of three weeks. She promised to leave out the menus, a restaurant guide Zagat and a subway map. We promised snorkeling equipment, beach towels and directions to the crab races. After a couple of messages and a phone call or two, we were on our way.
On arrival, we found two bottles of fine wine as a welcome gift, a list of "quirks of the house" and a note on individual specialties of local markets. Zagat immediately took to the bent with a bottle of wine and mapped out our urban culinary adventures. Soon we realized that Fiona's kitchen would not have much use – there was Ethiopia, India, Halal and New York first pizza (Lombardi – go there!) to be consumed. Y what we consume.
Here are a few things were learned along the way:
– Talk to each other before the exchange
This is really important. It is very reassuring to be able to ask questions by phone, especially for newbies.
– Create a "house file"
Ours was issues such as "do not use the hair dryer top and the coffee machine in the kitchen, at the same time, but just in case, the fuse box is the refrigerator," and "Meter finger in the hole of the TV to turn it on. "
– Make sure your rules are clear
Fiona's family did not wear street shoes in the house and banned smoking. We put a ban on the use of Grandma's china.
– Remember that every change will pose special issues
Recalled fiona "A fun period in a French home trying to get into the washer." A woman with higher education, met with the knobs and levers of the system Gallo laundering indecipherable. Leave clear instructions – especially for those who come from far distant places.
– Think about the first day
Sure your exchangers know where the nearest grocery store is (with addresses and opening hours). They will appear tired and hungry and make sure you know how to find the closest late-night dinner as well. If your area has unique customs, fill them in.
– Give them a choice of a housekeeper
We took advantage of this – less stress and more time at the Statue of Liberty, restaurants and entertainment tourist cheese
– Changing the number of cells
Try not to use it, well if you need it.
– Put whatever you use or rupture
The Most online networking sites have a rating system – you do not want a bad rating – it was a ball of black color in the future. In addition, is educated – do not try to be a pagan – not pleasant. Remember, they are in your house too!
– Leave a note of thanks
Be sure known to them the great time he had problems and, where appropriate, to emerge – is very helpful for future exchanges.
In general, our experience has been fantastic and our research shows that most all exchanges go smoothly. So do not be afraid to take the wings and empty nest exchange.
David and Veronica GypsyNester.com
About the Author
David & Veronica are experiencing the collision of baby boomer with empty nester. They have decided to grab life by the horns, sell the nest and become GypsyNesters.
Read more at www.GypsyNester.com
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