A day in the life of Ivan.
Yesterday was the delivery day for a skoff (wardrobe, armoir ?) that we had purchased for Karyn. They do not have closets here, a hook on the back of the door will do just fine, thank you. At the used store we tried to negotiate a price-neyt; free delivery- neyt, fix the magnetic hinge- sure. On delivery day here they came pushing in, no knock (someone had forgotten to lock the door) andonly 15 min. late, a near miricle for Russia. Up and down the 3 levels with parts. Everything piled in Karyn's room and a dash for the door. Annette said wait! You haven't assembled it. For a fee we will. But it was in one piece when we bought it. Sorry we don't have time. Then take it back. You will have to go to the store and tell the lady and she will deal with it. Then with the speed of Dancer and Prancer they were down the stairs and gone. Not exactly what we had hoped for but at least it did give me an afternoon project. (of course the magnetic hinge was not fixed silly, but a shelf bracket had been broken)
A day in the life of Ivana.
Same store but a few weeks ago.
Annette picked out a skoff for her bedroom (our living room dining room). Same crew, same story. All the parts necessary for a complete skoff, doors and shelves unassembled. We will put it together for 1000 rubles. No way, you should do it for free..... With the speed of a couple of scared street dogs they were off and out of the apt. It did give Annette something to do with here time.
Hope you are enjoying your time as much as we are. Morrie