2300 square feet
3 bedrooms
2 1/2 baths
kitchen
living/dining room
den
wood burning fireplace
vestibule-closed entry
sauna
overly large jacuzzi tub
detached 2 car garage
includes utilities, maintenance and yard care
WE ARE GETTING USED TO:
220 voltage
a single plug in bathrooms
small shower
no padding under carpet
flat paint on walls/woodwork
washer/dryer 50% capacity
no ready made ice
undrinkable tap water
no drawers in bathrooms
minimal cabinet/storage space
fair yard maintenance
This is a nice townhouse, especially when compared to the 'homes' where many Russians live. Unfortunately the economy has affected the quality of yard work. The grass could use some weed/feed and a good edge job. Also there are several trees and bushes in need of a trim job.
The only furniture we have now is 3 blow-up mattresses, a love seat, office chair, a small kitchen table set and 3 large plasitc containers we use for night stands. Most of these items are on loan to us from a few of our very kind branch neighbors.
I enjoy having less house to maintain but I definitely look forward to the arrival of our ground shipment when we can have real beds, comfy furniture, a desk, and a few dressers to store things in. A TV might be nice too.
WOW, what an adventure you are on! I admire you all for your spirit! Please keep us all updated as to your experiences as they unfold. God bless you all...and don't forget, Cheryl and I plan to visit you while you are there!
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Aunt Linda
looks very beautiful.....wow what an endeavor and if anyone could pull it off it's your family. we miss you but won't be coming your way as long as we have skypes we are good with that. dad might be a little interested in coming your way we will see... love you guys
ReplyDeletejeanne
Hi Kristy,
ReplyDeleteI'm Lan read you blog and like to know more if you do mind asking. We currently live in Houston, and my husband work for Chevron. We are soon be expatriate to Moscow summer 2011. We have 2 girls 4th grade and 7th grade whom will go to AAS in the fall. Can you tell me what is the commute time from Rosinka to AAS? We are still deciding as to where to live, Pokrovsky Hills or Rosinka. Any suggests as to advantages and disadvantages to choose one place over the other is greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Lan