Looking to rent in East Bay, CA
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Re: Looking to rent in East Bay, CA
Hi Michelle,
Since my last posting, I am thrilled to say that I found a place in Concord where the owners were willing to give me a chance. Four months' rent up front plus deposit. I flew back to Atlanta, packed up my house there, got in my car, drove here, picked up the keys and am expecting my furniture to arrive tomorrow!! Please let me know if I can offer any advice or help. I still have A LOT to learn but I'll try!!
Best wishes,
Lisa
Since my last posting, I am thrilled to say that I found a place in Concord where the owners were willing to give me a chance. Four months' rent up front plus deposit. I flew back to Atlanta, packed up my house there, got in my car, drove here, picked up the keys and am expecting my furniture to arrive tomorrow!! Please let me know if I can offer any advice or help. I still have A LOT to learn but I'll try!!
Best wishes,
Lisa
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Re: Looking to rent in East Bay, CA
Hi Michelle,
Since my last posting, I am thrilled to say that I found a place in Concord where the owners were willing to give me a chance. Four months' rent up front plus deposit. I flew back to Atlanta, packed up my house there, got in my car, drove here, picked up the keys and am expecting my furniture to arrive tomorrow!! Please let me know if I can offer any advice or help. I still have A LOT to learn but I'll try!!
Best wishes,
Lisa
Since my last posting, I am thrilled to say that I found a place in Concord where the owners were willing to give me a chance. Four months' rent up front plus deposit. I flew back to Atlanta, packed up my house there, got in my car, drove here, picked up the keys and am expecting my furniture to arrive tomorrow!! Please let me know if I can offer any advice or help. I still have A LOT to learn but I'll try!!
Best wishes,
Lisa
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Re: Looking to rent in East Bay, CA
Thanks Michelle-it's such a huge relief! Just very odd to be here with no furniture! It would be lovely to meet you and have a cuppa! I'm 35. Or 36..no 35!! I grew up in England but have a very American accent (looong story!) so miss hearing the accent! I had a business in UK, sold it to move here. I'll be looking for work very soon. My mobile number is <snip>. It would be so nice to meet you. Best wishes, Lisa
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HI ,
I don't think it's wise to post your mobile number on a public forum. Good news on getting your move sorted!
I don't think it's wise to post your mobile number on a public forum. Good news on getting your move sorted!
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Re: Looking to rent in East Bay, CA
Thanks Michelle-it's such a huge relief! Just very odd to be here with no furniture! It would be lovely to meet you and have a cuppa! I'm 35. Or 36..no 35!! I grew up in England but have a very American accent (looong story!) so miss hearing the accent! I had a business in UK, sold it to move here. I'll be looking for work very soon. My mobile number is <snip>. It would be so nice to meet you. Best wishes, Lisa
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Just spent a very enjoyable few days in Walnut Creek and Lafayette. I have to say WC downtown is excellent.
On the Friday night went to Petars bar in Lafayette and saw an old guy called Diamond Dave who does this one man show of cover songs. He is actually quite good. Did feel like I was at someones "cheesy" wedding but a good time was had by all.....
On the Friday night went to Petars bar in Lafayette and saw an old guy called Diamond Dave who does this one man show of cover songs. He is actually quite good. Did feel like I was at someones "cheesy" wedding but a good time was had by all.....
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Re: Looking to rent in East Bay, CA
Few quick tips for you guys - there is a 'Lunardi's grocery store on Geary at Pleasant Hill Rd, sells great meat, fish, breads, cheeses, etc. Just up the road from Archstone! There's also a great Whole Foods in Walnut Creek (and a new one in Lafayette). I have to laugh at all the brits on this forum complaining about how they can't find good groceries ... you should be spoiled in that area. Also, downtown Walnut Creek (the old part - Main St/Locust) has some fantastic restaurants - you can park the car, and walk around, and choose from about 40 great restaurants. I hope you like it as much as I did all those years!
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Just spent a very enjoyable few days in Walnut Creek and Lafayette. I have to say WC downtown is excellent.
On the Friday night went to Petars bar in Lafayette and saw an old guy called Diamond Dave who does this one man show of cover songs. He is actually quite good. Did feel like I was at someones "cheesy" wedding but a good time was had by all.....
On the Friday night went to Petars bar in Lafayette and saw an old guy called Diamond Dave who does this one man show of cover songs. He is actually quite good. Did feel like I was at someones "cheesy" wedding but a good time was had by all.....
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Re: Looking to rent in East Bay, CA
Thanks Michelle-it's such a huge relief! Just very odd to be here with no furniture! It would be lovely to meet you and have a cuppa! I'm 35. Or 36..no 35!! I grew up in England but have a very American accent (looong story!) so miss hearing the accent! I had a business in UK, sold it to move here. I'll be looking for work very soon. My mobile number is <snip>. It would be so nice to meet you. Best wishes, Lisa
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That guy has been doing his show for decades believe it or not... Petars used to be the hangout of choice for divorced people in the 50's looking to get laid, but since they got rid of the restaurant and turned it into a bar/dance floor it apparently now attracts a more varied crowd.
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Re: Looking to rent in East Bay, CA
Michelle - let us know if you would like to hook up sometime. We have been in the states for 16 years now, the last 10 in Dublin (just down the 680 from Walnut Creek).
We are both in our mid forties and have a 6 year old daughter, who will be 7 next month.
One of our favourite places is La Boulange in Danville (there are several others in San Fran and dotted around the bay area). Lovely pastries and authentic croissants, and yummy cafe au lait. There is also a nice British pub called The Crown in downtown Danville. Their fish and chips aren't half bad.
Have you discovered Fresh & Easy yet? This is Tesco's version of an American mini-supermarket. They sell a few British items, including English style bacon.
Cheers for now, Kevin.
We are both in our mid forties and have a 6 year old daughter, who will be 7 next month.
One of our favourite places is La Boulange in Danville (there are several others in San Fran and dotted around the bay area). Lovely pastries and authentic croissants, and yummy cafe au lait. There is also a nice British pub called The Crown in downtown Danville. Their fish and chips aren't half bad.
Have you discovered Fresh & Easy yet? This is Tesco's version of an American mini-supermarket. They sell a few British items, including English style bacon.
Cheers for now, Kevin.
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Re: Looking to rent in East Bay, CA
That guy has been doing his show for decades believe it or not... Petars used to be the hangout of choice for divorced people in the 50's looking to get laid, but since they got rid of the restaurant and turned it into a bar/dance floor it apparently now attracts a more varied crowd.
I go to 'Chow' across the road from there every time I'm 'home' in Walnut Creek (about once a month) and the 'new Petars' is always hopping - I just assumed it was still the old crowd! Chow is one hell of a good place to get a meal - Lively, informal, high quality, reasonably priced - and busy at 9pm, which is my main criteria.
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Re: Looking to rent in East Bay, CA
Hi
I've been in Dublin for 5 years now (end of the BART line). We initially lived in
an apartment complex similar to Archstone previously mentioned...infact there was one next door to our complex. The below were a good fit for us.
http://www.prometheusreg.com/
You might also want to try craigslist.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/a...edrooms=&nh=53
The rental market is tough at the moment, good stuff is snapped up with all the people getting turfed out of or walking away from their houses. Be prepared for very hefty deposits. I've heard of some places wanting credit reports with scores above 750.
Dublin is a great place if you have kids, bit quiet if you are young and want a decent night life. We (myself, wife and two girls) love it. Excellent schools, safe and clean. Very good transport links BART, and freeway. If you have any queries feel free to contact me on <snip>
Cheers and good luck.
I've been in Dublin for 5 years now (end of the BART line). We initially lived in
an apartment complex similar to Archstone previously mentioned...infact there was one next door to our complex. The below were a good fit for us.
http://www.prometheusreg.com/
You might also want to try craigslist.
http://sfbay.craigslist.org/search/a...edrooms=&nh=53
The rental market is tough at the moment, good stuff is snapped up with all the people getting turfed out of or walking away from their houses. Be prepared for very hefty deposits. I've heard of some places wanting credit reports with scores above 750.
Dublin is a great place if you have kids, bit quiet if you are young and want a decent night life. We (myself, wife and two girls) love it. Excellent schools, safe and clean. Very good transport links BART, and freeway. If you have any queries feel free to contact me on <snip>
Cheers and good luck.
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So THAT'S what happened to Petars! I went once about 10 years ago and it was an experience of a lifetime - not exactly pleasurable, but somewhat reassuring to see that the over-70s crowd could still have fun!
I go to 'Chow' across the road from there every time I'm 'home' in Walnut Creek (about once a month) and the 'new Petars' is always hopping - I just assumed it was still the old crowd! Chow is one hell of a good place to get a meal - Lively, informal, high quality, reasonably priced - and busy at 9pm, which is my main criteria.
I go to 'Chow' across the road from there every time I'm 'home' in Walnut Creek (about once a month) and the 'new Petars' is always hopping - I just assumed it was still the old crowd! Chow is one hell of a good place to get a meal - Lively, informal, high quality, reasonably priced - and busy at 9pm, which is my main criteria.