Trawling through gumtree ads. Not something I thought I’d have to do anytime soon. I notice that they’re always full of euphemisms, hiding true personalities and flaws.
- “open minded” – swingers
- “artistic” or “creative” – smoke too much pot and liable to paint your room at a moment’s notice
- “cosy” - a small mouse would find it snug
- “sociable” – 3 o’clock in the morning, every morning, singing outside your door
- “antipodean” – new housemates every month, 13 people sleeping in one room
- “close to local transport” – house situated on the railway line
- “short walk to local transport” – 20 minutes up and down hills
- “furnished” – previous tenant left all their rubbish behind, stained mattress included
- “great outdoor space for BBQs” – we’ve never had a BBQ, we don’t have the friends, will you bring some with you?
- “cats” – lesbians/terminanally single
*sigh* am I getting cynical?
No but you’re remarkably hanging on to that wicked sense of humour. Very good Nutty. I hope you stumble upon Brad Pitt letting a room with a view to look after whilst he’s occupied in the States.
Not cynical, perhaps just realistic. I’m so sorry you have to go through all this, and if I hear about a room going I will let you know.
I’ll tell you what you are getting: damn funny!
Yup You’re realistic Nutty and you’ve learned to read beyond the small print, a very useful talent.
I would go for the great outdoor space and take a goat and do some choma.
Ahhh, the apartment search… it is a bear. Best of luck, my dear!
if u weren’t across an ocean i’d offer you our spare room.
Keep strong and keep up the humour! Gum Tree can be a nightmare, but there are some gems out there. I once found a flatshare on http://www.easyroommate.com – not that that website sounds dodgy at all…!
Hello, you could also try
http://spareroom.co.uk or LetaLife.com
But i recently just used gumtree which worked for me. Try putting a wanted advert up as well so people can contact you.
Good luck. Its a stressful time, if you were up here you could have had my spare room! x
All – again I’m being horribly lazy and not responding to your individual comments – house hunt is (thankfully) on hold for the moment. I think I’ve got a place to live for a couple of weeks at least and so I don’t have to get out there just yet. There are some lovely places out there (and blimey, they cost a lot!) so I’m sure I’ll find something soon.
Yeah! Sod ‘ open minded’
I know what that means, you filth mongers.
Yes you may be getting cynical….
but thanks! That is hilarious!
L0L!
openminded- swingers. ;D
this made my day.
not the fact that you can’t find someone to take you in; but your very true definitions, if you will, were quite funny(:
should I take it the search is not going very well then????
BTW, if you’re still looking for accommodation let me know. This customer has a massive intranet with adverts that include that category. I’d be happy to copy and paste stuff to you.