A: No. We will continue to work for the same companies. We are fortunate enough to be able to work from anywhere. Taylor will drive in to Chelmsford (30 min) a couple days a week.
Q: Where will you park?
A: There are multiple parking garages near, and there is ample parking on the street for residents.
Q: Won't you miss Wegmans?
A: Yes. Wegmans is considering opening one near Fenway, which we could walk to. Also there are multiple boutique grocery stores all within a few blocks. The grocery scene is more like Europe. Cheese store, fish store...
Q: How far is it to Katie's condo?
A: 20 min walk or 10 min drive, or 15 by the T. It just over a mile away, and a very pretty walk through shopping districts, and the public gardens.
Q: What is the South End?
A: All Boston is divided into 4 parts. Beacon Hill (Katie, Vlad, and John Kerry), Back Bay (Blue Bloods), South End (Diverse) and Everything else. Lets get this out of the way right now, what does diverse mean? It means there is a mix of families, singles, gay/lesbian, Orientals, and Latinos. Mathematically speaking if your are gay/lesbian, you are most likely living in the South End. It is this diversity which has caused the greatest rejuvenation of the South End in recent years.
Q: How far are you from NYC?
A: 2 Blocks, we can catch the train to NY or DC at the Back Bay station. That is our T stop as well.
Q: Will you become Mass residents?
A: Yes, the taxes are cheaper than NY. We can spend no more than 183 days in NY before being subject to double taxation. How will they know? According to our accountant, EZ pass, cell phone, and credit card charges can be used as evidence to prove you were not where you are supposed to be.
Q: How far are you from the Apple store?
A: Cindy says too close, 10 min walk.
Q: How far are you from restaurants?
A: There are a dozen of some of Boston's best restaurants within 5 blocks of us.
Q: Do you have a roof deck?
A: Yes.
Q: Do you think the boys will like it?
A: Yes, it has a cat walk.
Q: Will you be able to use much of your current furniture?
A: Yes, we are able to bring many of the pieces that Taylor's dad made, and the kitchen table and chairs from Split Rock that comfortably seats 10. Thanksgiving ?
Q: What about your bikes?
A: We are planning on joining a rowing club. We are bringing bikes, and the traffic is probably safer than Pittsford, but taking a 3 hour bike ride will be an adventure.
Q: What floor do you live on?
A: We live on the third and fourth floor. The sleeping floor is on the third floor and the kitchen is on the fourth floor, which is obviously closer to the roof deck.
Q: Is there an elevator?
A: No.
Q: Is there a basement?
A: Yes, we have a huge storage area (20x8) that we can store stuff, and we may use for an exercise area.
Q: Will you become a Red Sox fan?
A: Yes, as its required by Massachusetts residency rules. Fenway is 25 minute walk away. The Bruins and Celtics are a 30 min walk. All of these have T stops that make it even more accessible.
Q: What is the cost of living like?
A: Property taxes are a fraction of NY. Housing prices are much higher. Food prices are a bit higher. Income taxes are lower.
Q: What is traffic like?
A: The roads were built before cars. Chaos would be kind. Sometimes you feel you can't get from A to B.
Q: Does the condo need much work?
A: Paint, and Cindy's secret touch at ambiance.
Q: Is the kitchen functional?
A: Very.
Q: How many bedrooms?
A: Three. The spare bedrooms will be used as offices part time.
Q: How many baths?
A: 2 1/2
Q: When will you move?
A: The painters are done (cross your fingers) on April 25, and our furniture arrives April 26.
Q: Will you live there year round?
A: No, we plan to spend much of the summer and fall @ the bay.
Q: How is it heated and cooled?
A: Heat is free and one thermostat, and its in our unit. The heat is radiator. Our unit also has central air.
Q: How old is the building?
A: Old, mid 1800s. Renovated many times.
Q: Is Dave is coming with you?
A: Yes, but he does not know it yet.
Q: Do you need anything for the Condo?
A: We will publish our registry soon.
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