great song Charley!!! Thanks.

Well I just looked at a very nice apt. Very old house, early Victorian; the apt. has 2 bedrooms, one of which is down a few stairs from the rest of the unit and above the carriage house (which is sadly not in use) and has red shag carpeting! Very sunny space, lots of windows.

The landlords are a young gay couple; very nice; this is their first time as landlords.

We bonded while talking about Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I also waxed enthusiastic about gardening and they said some space could possibly be made available...their eyes lit up when I mentioned transplanting the antique roses from here to there!

The cats are welcome there. No porch for them to sun in, but there is a wide open roof deck.

Only thing is the price: $1500/month. I asked if they would come down on the price for a single tenant, and also offered landscaping work exchange for a slight reduction. They seemed very open to this and are considering it. I could also get a roommate but would prefer not to.

Wish me luck! Wouldn't it be lovely if my search stopped there?

It will mean becoming a wage slave, however, and probably put off actual home ownership indefinitely...

But once my darlings are settled in I can make travel plans...

love and gratitude to all, Peg