The Real MC Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 After getting laid off (due to Covid) back in May, I quickly realized I would have to move out of my rental house because 1) No cell service where I live (can't do job hunt without cell service) 2) too expensive for the unemployment I am receiving. I promised my landlord I would vacate by the end of August. There were economic reasons for that. I initially had a place lined up, but that fell through. Landlord has new tenants ready to move in when I vacate. All of a sudden I had to scramble to find a place in three weeks! Mind you, it's bad enough not knowing where you going to work on top of not knowing where you're going to LIVE. Right when I got laid off I finished my last credit card and have zero debt. I have enough savings to keep me afloat but no bank will give me a mortgage unless I have a steady income. I have too much stuff for an apartment so I had to find a house to rent. Unfortunately rental houses are scarce where I live. Running close to the end, my last resort was renting a room at my cousin's large house and putting everything in storage. Tuesday I looked at a rental house and it was ideal; two day later (today) I learn I am the lucky new tenant. That's a HUGE load off my mind. I wanted the place because it is strategically located to potential job opportunities. Besides the anxiety over finding a place to live, there's my piano. It's the only thing I own that I am sentimental about. It's the piano I learned to play on and my mother wanted me to have it. It sounds and plays really good and is a desirable piano (1970s Kawai). If I didn't find a place, I would have to sell that piano. That would had been tough. Not only do I have a place for the piano, my studio, my belongings, I also have a place I can set my workbench area. When I get settled in, I can start accepting synth repairs. For those of you who have sought my services, that day is not far off! You have NO idea how relieved I am. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doc Tonewheel Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Glad to hear it all worked out for you! Nice to hear good news! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElmerJFudd Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 This is great news. Thank you for sharing this uplifting turn of events. Quote Yamaha CP88, Casio PX-560 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MAJUSCULE Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 That's awesome. What a relief to have space for the piano. Quote Eric Website Gear page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledbetter Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 I"m very happy for you, man. Nothing is as stressful as uncertainty. Best wishes. Quote Kawai KG-2C, Nord Stage 3 73, Electro 4D, 5D and Lead 2x, Moog Voyager and Little Phatty Stage II, Slim Phatty, Roland Lucina AX-09, Hohner Piano Melodica, Spacestation V3, pair of QSC 8.2s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markyboard Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Great news! Glad you got your living arrangements settled. I assume you're still in upstate NY? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 Great news! Glad you got your living arrangements settled. I assume you're still in upstate NY? Not moving far, but just over the border in PA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimkost2002 Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Great news! Congrats!! So you are close to Matomoras, PA?? Quote "I have constantly tried to deliver only products which withstand the closest scrutiny � products which prove themselves superior in every respect.� Robert Bosch, 1919 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamuelBLupowitz Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 SO happy to hear you found a spot. What a relief! Especially glad you can hang onto that Kawai. Hope the good luck sticks for awhile. Quote Samuel B. Lupowitz Musician. Songwriter. Food Enthusiast. Bad Pun Aficionado. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markyboard Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Great news! Glad you got your living arrangements settled. I assume you're still in upstate NY? Not moving far, but just over the border in PA. Cool- I remember you posting awhile back that was your ultimate desire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real MC Posted August 21, 2020 Author Share Posted August 21, 2020 Great news! Congrats!! So you are close to Matomoras, PA?? Mansfield PA, a few hundred miles to the west. Close to the NY border, near Corning NY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doerfler Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 oh good. I can make it to there in 4.5 hours if I drive fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Bryce Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Great news, Michael - congrats! dB Quote ==> David Bryce Music • Funky Young Monks <== Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cp-the-nerd Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Congrats on finding a place, it sounded stressful just reading about it. Is there some reason you didn't consider a storage unit for your belongings so you could broaden your moving options? It's very inexpensive and many of them are climate controlled. Just food for thought if you ever find yourself in another pickle with a rapidly approaching deadline, no need to sell your prized possessions. Quote Keyboards: Nord Electro 6D 73, Korg SV-1 88, Minilogue XD, Yamaha YPG-625 Bonus: Boss RC-3 Loopstation Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RudyS Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Congratulations! I can imagine that is a relief! Good luck! Quote Rudy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ksoper Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Great news. Congrats! Quote 9 Moog things, 3 Roland things, 2 Hammond things and a computer with stuff on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RABid Posted August 21, 2020 Share Posted August 21, 2020 Congrats. It does take a load of stress off. I'm on a 5 years plan to move. Yes, that is a long time, but my house is 11 years old. I want to be out before it hits 20 and lots of things go wrong. At my age (60) I'm ready for maintenance free life. I want a senior living apartment with nice grounds and local shopping. A place that I can pick up the phone and say "my dishwasher is out" and not have to worry about service. Oh, the things that become important when you get old. Quote This post edited for speling. My Sweetwater Gear Exchange Page Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nursers Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Great stuff, I can understand what a relief that must be! Quote The Keyboard Chronicles Podcast Check out your fellow forumites in an Apple Music playlist Check out your fellow forumites in a Spotify playlist My Music: Stainless Fields Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nathanael_I Posted August 22, 2020 Share Posted August 22, 2020 Glad to hear that it came together well! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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