Monthly Archives: August 2011

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So I didn’t make an offer on the condo.* We went to look at it and Mom was “not enthusiastic” about it.  She thought it needed updating (it does), it’s small (it is, but what condo isn’t), and it’s dark … Continue reading

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Pull the Trigger

Okay, so I’m slacking on the blog.  Wrist slap.  Bad me. Really what it is is (can be read alternatively as “See, what had happened was…”) that I’ve almost completed a review of the next section of Chronicles, and have … Continue reading

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Steps to a healthier happier Stripetopus

We all know that sometimes its hard to make ourselves do something purely for our own good. Gym memberships skyrocket in January and plummet a couple of months after. We like the idea of getting healthier, of being better versions of ourselves, but are … Continue reading

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Design Ideas: Dining Room

I had some more thoughts about how to decorate the condo I don’t have yet. This is me still not obsessing.  Can you tell?  Although at this point, now that I’ve got my pre-approval and have actually visited some potential … Continue reading

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Introducing… Stripetopus!

Hi all!  I’m new to the Den.  My name is Stripetopus and I am a friend of Vulpes.  No I didn’t just hack into Vulpes account.  I asked to be added to try out blogging.  My intentions in being added to … Continue reading

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Meet Trevor

We’ve crossed the line, guys.  That magic line in the sky that means that for the next eight months I’ll leave my house to go to work before the sun comes up.  For now, I get to watch the sunrise … Continue reading

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Hypothetically…

Have you ever done something that was questionable?  Something that you were pretty sure you could get away with or could justify if someone asked you about it?  Have you ever had anyone ask you about said questionable thing?  Did … Continue reading

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Follow Up: Maybe? Maybe Not.

So last time I gave you a condo update it was about how frustrated I was with my loan agent, Tina.  After having left her three voicemail messages and not getting a call back, I went on vacation last week.  (Amazing trip, … Continue reading

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