The quick update is that we still have no TV cable or satellite in the apartment. I know, this is the 21st century and we continue to be amazed that this is still an open issue.
Since CNN and BBC News are the only English language channels on German cable, we elected to bypass the cable installation entirely. We figured, “Why bother?” On the flip side, we did submit a formal request to the landlord (per German law) to install a satellite dish. Originally we thought that our relocation specialist was handling the request; much to our chagrin, this action has fallen by the wayside. I guess after getting his commission on the apartment, he figured his work was done. So, after submitting this written request to our landlord in writing a week ago, Buddy and I are still waiting for the satellite installation verdict…not sure if that is a good or bad sign. So far, no white or black smoke is visible from the chimney.
We also figured that we would do all we could to ensure that nothing derails the approval process. We have tried to be “really good tenants”, get along well with the neighbors, comply with all the zany German quirks regarding the apartment (no washing clothes on Sunday, keeping our exterior hallway need and tidy, keeping loud noises, such as drilling and music to a low volume, etc.). We are the model tenants….or so we think. Well, we did have a little issue last week…something about leaving for the airport for a business trip at 5:30 am in the morning and “locking my door too loudly”. Is that even possible?
Not that we watch all that much television, but we are amazed that we have been without TV for almost 4 months. I guess when you have to do without, you can …looks like we will have hunker down and wait a bit longer.
3 comments:
holly... Come on... don't you know that doors need to be locked quietly??
I remember crazy euro neighbors well. we had to go to mediation with ours over a common space dispute (they decided that it would be lovely to set up an outdoor dining area right outside our front door...)
perhaps you and budman should learn sign language - that would certainly keep the noise level down.
I can't wait for Bud to tell you his version of the story...in his own way. It is too funny!
oh, i can't wait... sure we'll have lots of stories to share.
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