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Reunited with feline family (at LAST!)
My babies are busily exploring their new home, and we are a
family again! I moved to Arizona on October 30th, having boarded the cats for the previous three days to spare them the chaos of the move. We then drove from California to Fountain Hills, spending one night in a motel. The cats were good as gold, scarcely a peep out of them. (I think having them share a carrier, since they are on good terms, was a great idea - they comforted each other.) As planned, I stayed with my brother for a bit over a week, boarding the cats at a nearby vet (He told me his complex does not allow pets - although I suspect it was he who did not want to share his dwelling with felines.) I moved in here (Paradise Lakes Apartments - the address is Phoenix, but I think the area is Paradise Valley) on November 9th, after the movers had to wait out a two hour delay because maintenance had to clean the place "to remove the dead bugs". (I assumed because the exterminator had been, the day before - which was true as far as it went, and they DID remove the DEAD bugs.) However, when I opened the dishwasher to see what kind of appliance I'd be dealing with, it was simply SWARMING with cockroaches, all very much alive! When I complained to the management, they said the exterminator would be back the following, Wednesday (the 9th was Thursday). Consequently I've been camping out, living on frozen dinners because I didn't want to unpack my dishes and cooking utensils until they'd sprayed the cupboards. I bought some roach spray myself, too - sprayed inside the cupboards and have been zapping any I found crawling anywhere (mostly in the kitchen and the bath, although none of the walls are entirely exempt). Considering my bitter complaints, and a very strong letter I hand-delivered to the management office, they got the exterminator out on Monday, and it has had some effect (most of the bugs I see now are either dead or dying). However, he was supposed to come again Wednesday and did not - that is he did the rest of the complex but skipped me, because he'd been here Monday. Now I have to wait until NEXT Wednesday! I can't really blame the management, judging by the varying sizes (from tiny hatchlings to inch-and-a-half-long great-grandfathers) the problem has existed for some time, and the former tenants apparently said nothing (just put a few roach traps in the clothes closets). Apparently they also ignored the fact that the kitchen sink drainpipes were leaking like a sieve - every time I ran water in the sink, I found water on the floor, and you can see where there is long-term water damage on the bottom of the cabinet under the sink. THAT got fixed within two days, but the roaches are still with us. I was supposed to pick the cats up last Saturday, but didn't want them around when the exterminator came, so arranged to board them until today (at $13 per day per cat). Today the office suggested that, since the problem was so bad, they should fog the place on Wednesday! I told them that was simply not an option, since I'd already incurred more expense than planned in boarding the cats to allow them time to deal with the problem this past week. In the past, I had excellent results with ant problems when I used a shelf-paper called "No Bugs M'lady" (which was supposed to deal with roaches, too, and used to be available in any grocery store). I discover that now I must special order it on the internet, it's a lot more expensive than it was, and will take nearly two weeks until delivery. It's worth it, IMO, but in the meantime, what do I do with all the stuff I haven't unpacked? (More to the point, how do I cope, when I've no idea where anything IS?) Well, at least I have my babies with me again, and they seem to be adjusting well, so far. (But we wouldn't refuse a few purrs.) It's really a nice apartment, part of a complex of 1200 units, with swimming pools and exercise rooms, a recreation building, and various community activities. I expect we'll be happy here, but I'll be lucky if I have things in order by Christmas, never mind Thanksgiving! Anyway, thought I should post an update, and let you all know I am now living in Arizona instead of California. Evelyn |
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On Thu, 16 Nov 2006 18:00:09 -0700, EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote:
My babies are busily exploring their new home, and we are a family again! I moved to Arizona on October 30th, having boarded the cats for the previous three days to spare them the chaos of the move. We then drove from California to Fountain Hills, spending one night in a motel. The cats were good as gold, scarcely a peep out of them. (I think having them share a carrier, since they are on good terms, was a great idea - they comforted each other.) As planned, I stayed with my brother for a bit over a week, boarding the cats at a nearby vet (He told me his complex does not allow pets - although I suspect it was he who did not want to share his dwelling with felines.) I moved in here (Paradise Lakes Apartments - the address is Phoenix, but I think the area is Paradise Valley) on November 9th, after the movers had to wait out a two hour delay because maintenance had to clean the place "to remove the dead bugs". (I assumed because the exterminator had been, the day before - which was true as far as it went, and they DID remove the DEAD bugs.) However, when I opened the dishwasher to see what kind of appliance I'd be dealing with, it was simply SWARMING with cockroaches, all very much alive! When I complained to the management, they said the exterminator would be back the following, Wednesday (the 9th was Thursday). Consequently I've been camping out, living on frozen dinners because I didn't want to unpack my dishes and cooking utensils until they'd sprayed the cupboards. I bought some roach spray myself, too - sprayed inside the cupboards and have been zapping any I found crawling anywhere (mostly in the kitchen and the bath, although none of the walls are entirely exempt). Considering my bitter complaints, and a very strong letter I hand-delivered to the management office, they got the exterminator out on Monday, and it has had some effect (most of the bugs I see now are either dead or dying). However, he was supposed to come again Wednesday and did not - that is he did the rest of the complex but skipped me, because he'd been here Monday. Now I have to wait until NEXT Wednesday! I can't really blame the management, judging by the varying sizes (from tiny hatchlings to inch-and-a-half-long great-grandfathers) the problem has existed for some time, and the former tenants apparently said nothing (just put a few roach traps in the clothes closets). Apparently they also ignored the fact that the kitchen sink drainpipes were leaking like a sieve - every time I ran water in the sink, I found water on the floor, and you can see where there is long-term water damage on the bottom of the cabinet under the sink. THAT got fixed within two days, but the roaches are still with us. I was supposed to pick the cats up last Saturday, but didn't want them around when the exterminator came, so arranged to board them until today (at $13 per day per cat). Today the office suggested that, since the problem was so bad, they should fog the place on Wednesday! I told them that was simply not an option, since I'd already incurred more expense than planned in boarding the cats to allow them time to deal with the problem this past week. In the past, I had excellent results with ant problems when I used a shelf-paper called "No Bugs M'lady" (which was supposed to deal with roaches, too, and used to be available in any grocery store). I discover that now I must special order it on the internet, it's a lot more expensive than it was, and will take nearly two weeks until delivery. It's worth it, IMO, but in the meantime, what do I do with all the stuff I haven't unpacked? (More to the point, how do I cope, when I've no idea where anything IS?) Well, at least I have my babies with me again, and they seem to be adjusting well, so far. (But we wouldn't refuse a few purrs.) It's really a nice apartment, part of a complex of 1200 units, with swimming pools and exercise rooms, a recreation building, and various community activities. I expect we'll be happy here, but I'll be lucky if I have things in order by Christmas, never mind Thanksgiving! Anyway, thought I should post an update, and let you all know I am now living in Arizona instead of California. Evelyn It sounds like the Bug Capitol of the world. Purrs that your problems can be solved soon. MLB |
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EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote:
Well, at least I have my babies with me again, and they seem to be adjusting well, so far. (But we wouldn't refuse a few purrs.) It's really a nice apartment, part of a complex of 1200 units, with swimming pools and exercise rooms, a recreation building, and various community activities. I expect we'll be happy here, but I'll be lucky if I have things in order by Christmas, never mind Thanksgiving! Anyway, thought I should post an update, and let you all know I am now living in Arizona instead of California. Ugh, cockroaches sound like disgusting creatures. Many purrs that they go away, and that the girls settle in nicely, and you too, Evelyn. -- Marina, Miranda and Caliban. In loving memory of Frank and Nikki. Stories and pics at http://koti.welho.com/mkurten/ Pics at http://uk.pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/frankiennikki/ and http://community.webshots.com/user/frankiennikki |
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EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote:
Well, at least I have my babies with me again, and they seem to be adjusting well, so far. (But we wouldn't refuse a few purrs.) It's really a nice apartment, part of a complex of 1200 units, with swimming pools and exercise rooms, a recreation building, and various community activities. I expect we'll be happy here, but I'll be lucky if I have things in order by Christmas, never mind Thanksgiving! Evelyn I'm so glad your babies are with you again at last! I do have to say, though, I wouldn't consider that a "nice" apartment. Oh, I'm sure the apartment itself is nice. But what sort of management company hasn't removed the DEAD roaches before move-in day? And not check to make sure there aren't any more around? Or without first making sure the plumbing was working correctly and the resultant water damage from a leak had been repaired? Every apartment I've lived in, the manager and I did a "walk through" before move-in day. I had to sign off on everything, from making sure the faucets worked (without leaking), the toilets flushed, the shower functioned, check the appliances for functionality and of course, make sure there aren't any bugs. I guess they just do things differently in California. Jill |
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jmcquown wrote: I guess they just do things differently in California. Arizona. --tension |
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EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote:
snip Well, at least I have my babies with me again, and they seem to be adjusting well, so far. (But we wouldn't refuse a few purrs.) It's really a nice apartment, part of a complex of 1200 units, with swimming pools and exercise rooms, a recreation building, and various community activities. I expect we'll be happy here, but I'll be lucky if I have things in order by Christmas, never mind Thanksgiving! Anyway, thought I should post an update, and let you all know I am now living in Arizona instead of California. Evelyn The important thing is your clowder is with you and are happy. Purrs for the bugs and plumbing to be sorted asap. -- Adrian (Owned by Snoopy and Bagheera) Cats leave pawprints on your heart. http://community.webshots.com/user/clowderuk |
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tension_on_the_wire wrote:
jmcquown wrote: I guess they just do things differently in California. Arizona. --tension Sorry, got it backwards but still.... I'd be worrying about living in that place. |
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I've had real good luck with Roach Pruff (I think that's how it's spelled).
It's not supposed to be toxic, although it can't be good for the kitties in large doses. I simply closed the kitchen and ate out for a week and put it all over the countertops, floors everything. No more roaches. -- Message posted via CatKB.com http://www.catkb.com/Uwe/Forums.aspx...dotes/200611/1 |
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jmcquown wrote: EvelynVogtGamble(Divamanque) wrote: Well, at least I have my babies with me again, and they seem to be adjusting well, so far. (But we wouldn't refuse a few purrs.) It's really a nice apartment, part of a complex of 1200 units, with swimming pools and exercise rooms, a recreation building, and various community activities. I expect we'll be happy here, but I'll be lucky if I have things in order by Christmas, never mind Thanksgiving! Evelyn I'm so glad your babies are with you again at last! I do have to say, though, I wouldn't consider that a "nice" apartment. Oh, I'm sure the apartment itself is nice. But what sort of management company hasn't removed the DEAD roaches before move-in day? And not check to make sure there aren't any more around? Or without first making sure the plumbing was working correctly and the resultant water damage from a leak had been repaired? Well, they admitted dropping the ball, and were most apologetic, when they discovered it had not been done. Although they have a full-time maintenance staff, some things (like handicapped grab-bars for the tub) have to be approved by the corporate office (they own a number of large complexes, all over the U.S.). Also, I'm not sure how well the supervisory personnel speak Spanish, and most of the maintenance workers don't seem to have much English. I was rather under the gun, because I used a California mover who does very good work, so is much in demand and booked up well in advance. Consequently I relied upon my brother and his girlfriend to scope places out, had to select a move-in date before I even had an apartment, then tell the "rental coordinator" that the November 9th move-in date was set in stone, when she tried to tell me it would be ready November 12th! (Otherwise, it might have been more than a month before they could schedule the trip to Arizona.) Consequently, I had my "walk-through" ten minutes after the cleaning staff had left, and as the movers were unloading their truck. (True, I hadn't signed the lease until then, but what recourse had I?) Every apartment I've lived in, the manager and I did a "walk through" before move-in day. I had to sign off on everything, from making sure the faucets worked (without leaking), the toilets flushed, the shower functioned, check the appliances for functionality and of course, make sure there aren't any bugs. Yeah, I usually saw my rental residences long before I moved in, too, but circumstances were a bit different this time, with moving out of state, and arbitrary deadlines. I guess they just do things differently in California. Arizona, actually - SFAIK, California does such things normally. (I've never had to pay pet rent anywehere but Arizona, either!) |
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jmcquown wrote: tension_on_the_wire wrote: jmcquown wrote: I guess they just do things differently in California. Arizona. --tension Sorry, got it backwards but still.... I'd be worrying about living in that place. You think I'm NOT???? I'd have been happy with a mobile home park, but my brother is more upscale (at least he DID pay attention to what I told him was the maximum I felt I could AFFORD - including tax, pet rent, and the other extras.) |
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