bentbulldog
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Backstory:
With our daughter now 4, we’re having to think about school zoning restrictions as well as our future goals for what we would consider a home.
My daughter’s schooling comes first! We don’t even consider apartments unless they have good public school ratings (which can be tough in many areas in Queens)
The second requirements are that I have a terrace/balcony and the spouse has a garage. The last requirement is that it can’t be far from the in-laws. (Damned be all if they have to spend an extra 10 minutes in the car but they rather we spend more money and be closer but that’s another story)
Parking is EXTREMELY difficult in the areas we’re looking into. It’s tough now where I live, I sometimes have to go three blocks (5-8 minutes) to get to my car so that I can smoke. I get lucky SOMETIMES and get a spot in front of the building, but that’s RARE.
We’re not in an urgent rush to move, but scoping the market, it’s HIGHLY improbable that we will find something that meets that criteria and meets our financial demands. Ahh Urban Living!
Again school comes first, so I will likely have to forego the terrace. If we move to this area, it would bump my walk to up to 10 minutes. I don’t mind walking, but It becomes annoying when I have to use the bathroom mid-bowl or get called up because my wife/daughter need something.
Main Point:
My spouse HATES ALL forms of tobacco! No aromatic on the planet would satisfy her. I smoke outside to please her. My daughter doesn't mind.
I’m not complaining! I’m grateful for what I have. But I would like to hear how you fellas in similar situation go about it if you have tobacco hating partners.
I’m also wondering if there was a way I can smoke indoors with minimal impact. What are your indoor smoking arrangements if you’ve managed to get to that point.
With our daughter now 4, we’re having to think about school zoning restrictions as well as our future goals for what we would consider a home.
My daughter’s schooling comes first! We don’t even consider apartments unless they have good public school ratings (which can be tough in many areas in Queens)
The second requirements are that I have a terrace/balcony and the spouse has a garage. The last requirement is that it can’t be far from the in-laws. (Damned be all if they have to spend an extra 10 minutes in the car but they rather we spend more money and be closer but that’s another story)
Parking is EXTREMELY difficult in the areas we’re looking into. It’s tough now where I live, I sometimes have to go three blocks (5-8 minutes) to get to my car so that I can smoke. I get lucky SOMETIMES and get a spot in front of the building, but that’s RARE.
We’re not in an urgent rush to move, but scoping the market, it’s HIGHLY improbable that we will find something that meets that criteria and meets our financial demands. Ahh Urban Living!
Again school comes first, so I will likely have to forego the terrace. If we move to this area, it would bump my walk to up to 10 minutes. I don’t mind walking, but It becomes annoying when I have to use the bathroom mid-bowl or get called up because my wife/daughter need something.
Main Point:
My spouse HATES ALL forms of tobacco! No aromatic on the planet would satisfy her. I smoke outside to please her. My daughter doesn't mind.
I’m not complaining! I’m grateful for what I have. But I would like to hear how you fellas in similar situation go about it if you have tobacco hating partners.
I’m also wondering if there was a way I can smoke indoors with minimal impact. What are your indoor smoking arrangements if you’ve managed to get to that point.