OMG!!!

 Are people seriously, stupid or ignorant?

We got the response to a letter we wrote to the "landlord" (more like slumlord), and his advocate (who happens to be a realtor in the area.

Let me break down what was in this letter was us wanting to make a new deal or lease for us to pay $1000 down to let us move into one of the bigger apartments (we're in a small studio and want to move into the loft that's next door). Then, we'll pay $400 a month, given the fact that he (the landlord) relinquishes the utilities into our name. Meaning that we pay for the utility bills (gas, water, and electricity).

The ignorant response we received from the advocate is that first, we need $55,000 for the materials to separate the utilities for the apartment we're looking into. 

Um, last I know, that's the landlord's job, not us. Plus, shouldn't be complaining cause we are offering to start paying rent again, once we get into the place. After all, the renter's laws do state that a tenant can refuse to pay rent until the utilities are turned back on. And since utilities were included in the previous rent, means we had our rights as tenants to stop payments till further notice. Also, when the gas/water was first shut off, we had spoken with the town zoning director and he was the one who advised such actions. So, we were just following what we have learned.

What do you all think? Were we doing the right thing?

Plus, we are trying to keep the law out of such, thinking there might be a way to avoiding serious legal actions.

How Are We Surviving?

 Sometime back, not too long after we lost the electricity and the colder weather started to creep up on us that we are spending less time outside, I was asked, "how are we getting by without utilities for so long?"

Well, from 2019 to the present that we had lost the water and gas, we would get water from work, the laundromats, or from family and friends using cat litter containers (this is mainly for cleaning and flushing toilet) and purchase bottled water for drinking and cooking.

We had electricity at the time, so using an electric stove/burners and microwave helped a lot, as well as other electrical appliances.

But, when we lost that in August this year, we would go down to the park and use the outlets there and the grills for all of our cooking and charging. Plus, we purchase lanterns, streamer lights, and tons of batteries for our lighting within the apartment.

And as the cold weather started to change, we would go to a few local restaurants that allowed us to be there charging, using internet access, and having a hot meal (of course, we pay for). But, we recently purchased a propane heater and camp stove to do any cooking. Plus, a huge cooler and lots of ice (which we get every other day) to keep things cool til time to have (can only be at least a day or two).

So, that answers that question on how we are getting by, especially now that we are waiting on a response for a letter that we submitted. Let's see how that goes.

Yay Review approaved!!!

 Hey Journeyers!

Stopped back at the Lakeview for a bite to eat and to just relax tonight, when something amazing happened!

Well, I left my site information here last time after my review and got approached by one of the cooks here. He was praising me for the review and the impression I have given. He's hoping that it would bring in more business. 

Since the COVID started, they had lost a lot of business, but it's slowly returning. Hopefully, my review will help. Also, while we were here, I had to get their French Onion Soup. Very good stuff. And my Beloved ordered their Chili.

So, if anyone is ever in town, come and check out the Lakeview. They are rocking it to bring the town favorites back!

The Lakeview:Tavern & Inn; Review

 Hey Journeyers!!

How is everyone doing so far? 

Are we ready for that nasty white stuff yet? 

Are we ready for the major holidays that are sneaking up on us quickly?

Well, enough questions for the end of the year, let's go straight into another Food Review! This time it's in my hometown of Mayville, NY! The funniest thing is, I come here all the time and haven't done a review yet, so here it is.

Now I've known about Lakeview since I was a pre-teen back in 1995 when my family first moved into the area. My brother and I used to stop in to shoot pool while waiting for our mom to pick us up after delivering newspapers. I know it's been here longer, sadly couldn't get much information on when it was built or anything.

My best friend and I would come down, long before the whole COVID thing and have a few drinks here and listen to several great bands or DJs.

Tonight, my Beloved and I are enjoying simple meals and spending quality time together.

He had the Fried Fish with a choice of either fries or a baked potato, which he picked along with a glass of Pepsi. Either of us, of course, chose not to get anything with alcohol in it, we have work in the morning. And I, myself decided to go with their Taco Salad. All was fresh and good. From what we have learned, they have been updating their staff and trying to bring good business back, ever since the COVID. We applaud them and I will rate them in the top 5 for places to visit in the area, to get a great local vibe.