"I drove over today to look for places to live. You cannot believe it. I am a city kid -- have lived in or near a healthy-sized (500,000+) city all my life. This is a booming metropolis of ... 13,000. But it's so CUTE!

And, I came home with a place to live! The last place I lived in Milwaukee, I paid $475 for a very basic, older 1-bedroom in a crappy part of town. I am now paying ... get this ... $350 for one side of a duplex. A FURNISHED duplex. With a garage for no extra rent. And a front and back porch. I can walk to downtown, a 370-acre park, work, and the Leinie's brewery! LOL And, no credit check ... no reference check ... no deposit ... "oh, just pay me when you move in." She gave me the keys on the spot, and is prorating the October rent because I can't move in till after the 15th. She handles snow, lawn and maintenance."

<font color="red"> </font> GOD, HOW I ENVY YOU <font color="red"> </font> !!!!!!! I'd KILL for that situation!