Moving To Chateau Dollard
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 Our last major move had been from our bungalow in Pierrefonds to our
brand new two bedroom apartment in the Dutch co-operative apartment
building in Dollard des Ormeaux. That was a colossal task as we had lived
there for 28 years and we had tons of stuff to get rid of. It took a lot
out of Guus to prepare for it and to help the guys with the move. This
move was not as colossal. But still, it is surprising how much you
accumulate in those 10 years. Ben and Cathy spent a lot of effort and time
preparing for this move. Cathy works tirelessly and it so well organized.
 I am glad I decided to move back to the apartment for two days prior to
going to Chateau Dollard. It gave me a little time to adjust. Finally
Sunday arrived and it was time to move. We rented a cube van from Avis and
by noon the heavy task to move was at hand. It went amazingly well. Cathy, Ben,
Nick, Arthur and Arthur's girlfriend Pam made it all happen by 5:00 PM.
Arthur is not only strong but during his university days, he had a summer
job as a mover, so he knows all the tricks of the trade. They managed to get it all in my new apartment while I could comfortably
sit and direct where things had to go. There was still a lot of stuff in
the old apartment but most of that was meant for distribution to Ron and
Cathy and Ben, their kids and other useful venues. There was no haste with
that as my apartment had not yet been rented. |
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| I live in Chateau Dollard which is a senior citizens' residences for
those who can basically look after themselves but from time to time need
some extra care. This is referred to as assisted living. I live in my own
apartment which consists of a bed/living room, a hallway with closet
space, a mini kitchen including a small fridge and my own bathroom. There
is a common bright dining room where they serve tasty meals three times a
day. I do my own personal laundry in the laundromat while the apartment
staff wash my beddings, towels etc. I'd like to show you my apartment, so
come along on this virtual tour of my place. |
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| As you enter my apartment, my mini kitchen, as you can see below, is
directly on the left and my bathroom right behind it. |
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| As you continue on down the hall, after hanging up your coat in the
closet, you enter directly into my room which serves as a living room and
bedroom. I've asked Ben to take four pictures to show you how my room
looks. The walls look rather bare and that is because these pictures were
taken right after I moved in. Immediately to you left, is my sleeping area
where you will find my bed and dresser. |
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| Turning slightly to your right, or facing westward, you will see where
I spend a good part of my day in my chair reading, writing, visiting with
my friends and watching TV. |
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| Now looking straight north, you see my big window which can open to
provide lots of fresh air. Though you can't see as the picture was taken
in the evening, I have a great outlook over a football field length of
grass to a significant 4 lane road. I enjoy watching the light traffic and
the odd bus drive by. |
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| And lastly is my east wall. That's where my TV is located and my
favourite piece of furniture, the hutch, that has been with us wherever we
lived since Guus and I lived in Scheveningen. |
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| Now I want to show you one more thing, our dining room. I really enjoy
the meals at Chateau Dollard as there are 4 choices of menus for every
meal. But I also appreciate the atmosphere and bright view from the dining
room windows. Have a look below where I am having lunch with Cathy. |
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