I have to move. This place I am in is horrible. They keep accusing me of smoking in my apartment while conveniently forgetting the woman that lived in it BEFORE I ever moved in, switched to another apt due to the odor of nicotine. Yes, I smoke. So when they told me while showing the apt to dennis and I, that the previous tenant (who moved to another unit here) complained of the cigarette smoke. Since I smoke and can't smell it anyway, I said no biggie although at time I do smell the odor of cherrywood tobacco pipe smoke from time to time. But now, they (management) says they get complaints of the small of cigarettes so it MUST be me. I am on the top floor (6th). Smoke rises. If someone is in their apartment smoking a cig over their stove vent fan, they THINK it goes straight up the pipes and out of the building. No...the smoke travels all through the building from floor to floor and eventually exits the building but before it wafts throughout the place. So...they called me in the office and said I was being written up for smoking in my unit. I said I have NEVER smoked in my home. Ever. Not when I was renting so many years ago, NOR when I managed apts. I always smoked outside. Well, smoking outside here is a no no too, so I always go downstairs to the smoking area when not wearing a nicoderm patch or sucking on a nicorette.
Anyway, I have been going thru these accusations for almost 3 years (sept 17th will be the 3rd year I have lived in this dump). I am fed up. They even bitch if I burn incense..although many here with incontinence issues also burn incense, or because they just like it like I do. They even came up banging on my door asking if I am smoking when dennis was on his oxygen tanks. I said "oh yeah, sure. Hubby is struggling to breath and I am puffing away?" to which they had no response. But Dennis is gone now, so they STILL think I am smoking in here. As I said, I have had enough of the bullshit. I pay my rent on time, staff has been in my apartment on numerous occasions for checking smoke alarms, changing ac filters, etc. They ALL have said what a nice apt I have. Non smokers have been in here many times too, for visiting, or me giving them something I don't want any more, giving or getting a plate because we made too much, etc. ALL have complimented me on my decor style and the GREAT SCENT of lavendar or Nag Champa or Rose incense I burn usually every day once a day.
But today was enough. I have HAD ENOUGH. So I want to move out of here by the end of December and I told them so. When I did, they said they didn't want me to move...they just request me to not smoke in my apt...to which I AGAIN said as I have said for the past 3 years, I AM NOT SMOKING IN MY APARTMENT!!!!
So this is where Killeen Texas comes in. I have a friend that has her own house along with her husband and she wants me to move in with her and him. My own room, my own private bath, 600 per month all utilities paid. Its a bit more than what I am paying here in this HUD property but at least they have a yard and don't care if I smoke out there. But..Texas is quite a distance from where I am, I will be 71 years old Oct 11th, and I will have to probably move myself which means a long assed drive. With a cat. Oy.
And do I WANT to live in Killeen Texas? I know its hot. I know its humid. I know Ft Hood is nearby her house. Do I want to live there in that city?
I did digress, did I not? But I need some opinions here. I don't have Dennis to consult. So now I ask you guys. Anyone here familiar with Killeen? What are the pros and cons? Not that I have much choice, regardless. I need OUT of here and I have about 3 months to figure it all out. Can you help me decide what would be best for me? Live in my van again and store my stuff in a storage place? Or go to Killeen?
Anyway, I have been going thru these accusations for almost 3 years (sept 17th will be the 3rd year I have lived in this dump). I am fed up. They even bitch if I burn incense..although many here with incontinence issues also burn incense, or because they just like it like I do. They even came up banging on my door asking if I am smoking when dennis was on his oxygen tanks. I said "oh yeah, sure. Hubby is struggling to breath and I am puffing away?" to which they had no response. But Dennis is gone now, so they STILL think I am smoking in here. As I said, I have had enough of the bullshit. I pay my rent on time, staff has been in my apartment on numerous occasions for checking smoke alarms, changing ac filters, etc. They ALL have said what a nice apt I have. Non smokers have been in here many times too, for visiting, or me giving them something I don't want any more, giving or getting a plate because we made too much, etc. ALL have complimented me on my decor style and the GREAT SCENT of lavendar or Nag Champa or Rose incense I burn usually every day once a day.
But today was enough. I have HAD ENOUGH. So I want to move out of here by the end of December and I told them so. When I did, they said they didn't want me to move...they just request me to not smoke in my apt...to which I AGAIN said as I have said for the past 3 years, I AM NOT SMOKING IN MY APARTMENT!!!!
So this is where Killeen Texas comes in. I have a friend that has her own house along with her husband and she wants me to move in with her and him. My own room, my own private bath, 600 per month all utilities paid. Its a bit more than what I am paying here in this HUD property but at least they have a yard and don't care if I smoke out there. But..Texas is quite a distance from where I am, I will be 71 years old Oct 11th, and I will have to probably move myself which means a long assed drive. With a cat. Oy.
And do I WANT to live in Killeen Texas? I know its hot. I know its humid. I know Ft Hood is nearby her house. Do I want to live there in that city?
I did digress, did I not? But I need some opinions here. I don't have Dennis to consult. So now I ask you guys. Anyone here familiar with Killeen? What are the pros and cons? Not that I have much choice, regardless. I need OUT of here and I have about 3 months to figure it all out. Can you help me decide what would be best for me? Live in my van again and store my stuff in a storage place? Or go to Killeen?