The math is 'fuzzy' but it can be made to work...I am, sadly, one of the 5 out of 4 people who are bad at fractions.
K&E: 2500 miles and 500 square feet
P&J: 900 miles (plus about 9800 the prior year) and 700 square feet (plus a 300 square foot root cellar)
K&E: thousands of dollars for a 'broker' and a 1 year lease on fantastic apartment on upper east side
P&J: zero dollars for Craigslist and a handshake agreement with landlord/pastor on lower west side
K&E: cool, hip new apartment furnishings & decor from Crate & Barrel, Pottery Barn, and West Elm
P&J: cool, hip retro home furnishings & decor from Goodwill Industries, Garage Sales, Christine's house and Kathy's basement
K&E: everything within walking distance, taxis, busses and subways - no more cars, insurance or gas
P&J: everything within walking distance, two suv's, insurance, $4/gallon gas and two new 'SCOOTERCYCLES' (future blog to give details!) and Jeannie still drives Paul to work and then drives to the gym to work out
K&E: fantastic neighborhood pub - the Banshee Pub
P&J: sketchy neighborhood pub - Bill & Fred's
K&E: fine food market across street
P&J: 'fine' food market across street (7-11)
K&E: multiple local restaurants/fine dining/delivery/take-out within blocks
P&J: several chain restaurants (Arby's, KFC, Sonic, Panda Express) within blocks
K&E: short walk to Central Park
P&J: short walk to C.E.Cushing Park (1 square block)
K&E: hot dog stands on every corner- yummy, tasty hot dogs
P&J: Hamburger Stand Restaurant in converted derWeinerschnitzel building on corner - have coupon for free cheese fries
K&E: free outdoor concert at Central Park- Duran Duran - fantastic 80's music
P&J: free outdoor concert in Cherry Creek Shopping Center- The Railbenders - fantastic country music
K&E: The Hudson River and Papa the Sailor Man on his 34' sailboat/home
P&J: Chatfield Reservoir and Papa Paul the Sailor Man on his 22' sailboat (beginner lessons)
So you see, our lives are nearly a mirror image!
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