Digital Dave

I’ve been living pretty cheap at the moment renting out a room with a family close to work.  Why buy more than you need?  It was a pretty good decision.  It’s allowed me to save some money, view the area, and learn a bit from the family.

Well, the marriage is right around the corner, and doing this with 2 people and 2 dogs isn’t going to work very well.

I found an excellent place north of Novato.  2 Bedroom, 2 Bath coming in at a crazy 1,120 sq. ft.  Pool. Gym. Laundry in unit. Beautiful grounds.  It’s right next to a shopping center (Target, Petsmart, Movie Theater).  I locked in on this room for about $260 less than what it used to rent out for.

The really good thing is that they allow Siberian Huskies! They seem to embrace pets pretty well. They hold a party every month and this month the party is centered around pets.

So I’m excited. Megan is excited. And if nothing else, this will allow us time to get oriented, find her a job, and eventually lock our sights in on a home.

Who knew it would be such a pain to find an apartment complex that allows a Siberian Husky?  I sure didn’t.  Didn’t even cross my mind… Would it cross yours after reading the AKC temperment note:

The characteristic temperament of the Siberian Husky is friendly and gentle, but also alert and outgoing. He does not display the possessive qualities of the guard dog, nor is he overly suspicious of strangers or aggressive with other dogs. Some measure of reserve and dignity may be expected in the mature dog. His intelligence, tractability, and eager disposition make him an agreeable companion and willing worker.

So it seems that I have a triple threat on my hands with this pup…

• Finding an apartment complex that allows dogs
• Finding an apartment complex that allows dogs over 25 lbs.
• Finding an apartment complex that allows dogs over 25 lbs and isn’t on the breed restriction list

What could it be that puts them on the restriction list?  Well, none of the places have been able to answer that question, and always seem to point to someone else, “We didn’t make the rule. I don’t know.”

I’m willing to bet it’s the fact that huskies and small animals (and possibly small kids) do not mix.  Huskies have a high prey drive and if they see something small running, instincts will kick-in and they’ll go after it.   But i’m still not sold as this being a specific reason.  All of my prior apartment complexes have required a leash, and your dog isn’t going to run far on a leash.

I’m pretty excited about this event that is going on in 77 days.  If you’re not aware, I asked Megan to marry me December of 2007, and time has finally come up on us to get the party started.  Most of everything is set and planned, side from just a couple of things.  It felt like yesterday that I said we had 100 days.  Time is flying.

So what have I been up to? Work. Which is probably reason #1 as to why my week goes by so damn quick.

And an independent iPhone project. I’m at the point where I need to get it into some peoples hands so I can come down to a final decision on if I’ll post it on iTunes for free, or sell it for, likely, $0.99.  It’s a drinking game that is designed to be played at a bar with friends.  You can consider it a catalog of drinks like the cocktails application, but with a slight variation to it – namely, the game/competition factor. And no, I don’t worry about the history of the drinks…

In other news.

The campaign to promote the movie is going to get on the road, err, tracks soon.  Read the buzz here: Train