Last weekend I had a whirlwind trip to Edmonton. The official reason was to clean up my condo so that it can be rented out. I am thankful that my mother and sister came up from Calgary to help. We even had a professional maid service come in and we rented a steam rug cleaner. We attacked that place.
The biggest surprise was the refrigerator. When I had left, I had turned the temperature down as much as possible and closed it. I figured it would have enough cool to keep from smelling. I was wrong. I don’t think it did any cooling whatsoever. Upon being opened we were hit with a pungent wave of vinegar. There was fuzzy stuff growing all over.
My sister tackled that and got it cleaned up. We have now learned to unplug it (actually just turn off the fuse) and leave it slightly open.
Now the place is looking clean enough to rent out. I still have to figure out a rental management company. I’m thinking trying to rent it personally from a different province will not be possible, even if I have locals to help me.
The unofficial reason to go back was to see friends. So I attended a Friday Feast. There was a board games party. I joined my previous run club for a Sunday morning constitutional. I saw a movie (Doctor Strange) with another friend. And I saw my family a lot.
It was a pleasant trip, but I am still recovering from it. I need this long weekend.