When we signed our lease we arranged to start it April 20th in order to have some overlap with our hotel stay and make the transition simpler. However, a few days later we learned that the Doorman's union had voted to strike at midnight April 20th! What are the odds we would pick this date? This strike may sound sort of frivolous and of little consequence but if no settlement is made and they do follow through with a walkout the delivery men will not cross the picket lines.
As you may recall we had plans to order all new furnishings from IKEA and Macy's, all to be delivered after we take possession of the apartment. So, Toni got on the phone and tracked down the leasing agent, Frank (with the last name no one can pronounce) and got permission to have access to the apartment early. She only had to make arrangements with the head concierge, Luis. Everytime we ask about anything at all we are told to go through Luis. But when she called Luis she found that he was on vacation all this week. Luckily she got the name of the super and he gave us the okay to do the deliveries on Monday the 19th. Disaster averted.
As you may recall we had plans to order all new furnishings from IKEA and Macy's, all to be delivered after we take possession of the apartment. So, Toni got on the phone and tracked down the leasing agent, Frank (with the last name no one can pronounce) and got permission to have access to the apartment early. She only had to make arrangements with the head concierge, Luis. Everytime we ask about anything at all we are told to go through Luis. But when she called Luis she found that he was on vacation all this week. Luckily she got the name of the super and he gave us the okay to do the deliveries on Monday the 19th. Disaster averted.
Just another example of everyday things in New York that never come up in Kansas City.
I finally got a chance to get caught up on your life. Wow, what an adventure its been, and it's only just begun. I cant wait to see the apt pictures and your new stuff! I love putting akea furniture together, they are like big puzzles. You should have had me come up there to help. I'm assuming akea has people that will do that for you.
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