A for Approach
April 21, 2011 at 6:31 am | Posted in funny bone, the super | 21 CommentsI have this one tenant that amuses me. He’s very friendly and nice and I like him. No, really! I do! He’s never given me any hassle. I enjoy his occasional emails the most. A few months ago he sent me this:
How’s it going? Seen any good movies lately? I’ve seen a few, namely Black Swan, The Fighter and True Grit. All of them thoroughly entertaining. Trying to get to The King’s Speech next.
Anyway, I have a some bad news. The faucet in my kitchen has developed a steady drip that can only be stopped by shutting off the water under the sink. The hot drips worse than the cold but both are starting to act up now. I’m afraid it may be time for a new faucet as evidenced by the rusty debris working its way out from under the faucets stainless facade.
I’d be perfectly happy to just have the old one fixed but if it needs to be replaced do you think the Dublin could spring for a setup with a taller downspout? The better for filling pots and doing dishes.
He signed it “your pal”. I enjoyed the movie opening of the email the best though the part where he goes “Anyway, I have some bad news…” is in the running. And also his use of the word facade.
Then last night I got this:
I have a few questions:
1. What would be the procedure for me to take on a roommate, i.e. the lovely Jill you may or may not see me with occasionally? I think I remember you mentioning a 25 dollar increase in rent to cover water. Is that correct?
2. What if Jill’s move in coincided with the arrival of a foster cat from Seattle Humane? 200 dollar deposit maybe?
3. Does my lease become month to month after my initial 12 months?
4. How do all these questions make you feel?
You could call or text or email me answers or we could set up a time to have some beer on the balcony if you’d like. I wouldn’t mind chatting about this in person at all.
My favorite part is question #4. I would like to respond,“Well, it makes me feel tickled because your emails are funny.” And also, follow up question, “Are you providing the beer? If yes, see you Saturday at 5pm on the communal balcony.”
See? Not all my tenants are a pain. It’s just that they are generally the ones giving me blog fodder.
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I love him. This Jill is a lucky lady.
Comment by hotpinksox— April 21, 2011 #
Awww, I want to give him a hug. I like the part about her arrival coinciding with that of a cat.
Comment by Abby - Bright Yellow World— April 21, 2011 #
I like that guy!
Comment by Nanette— April 21, 2011 #
That totally brightened my morning. What a neat guy!
Comment by Angella— April 21, 2011 #
So precious! From the awesome use of “facade” and “your pal” to his offer of beers, it’s nice to hear that not all of your tenants are crazypants (crazypantses?).
Comment by Megan— April 21, 2011 #
Why can’t my neighbors be like this? Maybe I should try this attitude, and see if the positive energy attracts a like-minded individual into the empty apartment next door.
Comment by Karen— April 21, 2011 #
You SURE there is a Jill?
Comment by sirfwalgman— April 21, 2011 #
Okay, that is just adorable. No matter what the rest of his life is like, I am glad he is not a pain in yours.
Comment by LesleyG— April 21, 2011 #
“Anyway, I have some bad news.” This was really fun :o) I’m glad he’s there to off-set some of the other . . . stuff.
Comment by LongStoryLonger— April 21, 2011 #
That is so cute. LOL
Comment by Karla— April 21, 2011 #
I love love love people who can write funny emails. That was the best part of online dating.
Comment by Mel Heth— April 21, 2011 #
He must be worried you’re going to blog about him :) Actually, it’s nice to see some polite tenants for a change.
Comment by The Modern Gal— April 21, 2011 #
ha, he’s one of the good ones. i love the cat comment, mostly that he calls it a “foster cat.”
Comment by megabrooke— April 21, 2011 #
That’s hilarious. If you write him back, please share your responses.
Comment by 180|360— April 21, 2011 #
I love this guy’s approach. It’s all about buttering you up, warming up the room and then slamming you with some news that really isn’t all that bad at the end of the day. I think we could all learn something from him … maybe he’ll buy us all beers as he imparts more of his knowledge to us. ha.
Comment by Nilsa @ SoMi Speaks— April 21, 2011 #
I love it! He sounds like a cool person to have as a tenant. :)
Comment by Steph T.— April 21, 2011 #
He sounds great. I’m glad he balances out some of the less great tenants.
Comment by Stacey— April 21, 2011 #
Get this man a taller faucet (I know exactly how he feels our new house has a faucet from I swear 1970 and it’s a pain). He’s a keeper.
Comment by Denise— April 21, 2011 #
I love this guy!
Comment by Amanda— April 21, 2011 #
Huge yay for friendly tenants and neighbors. Really, a person’s tone and how they phrase things really goes a long way!
Comment by Michi— April 22, 2011 #
I love your tennant! :D
Comment by Ys— April 26, 2011 #