tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post5428771442731003714..comments2024-03-28T03:40:29.423-04:00Comments on Passage des Perles: Moving house and heartDuchessehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-75221802920273798632011-01-28T16:16:08.859-05:002011-01-28T16:16:08.859-05:00s: Thank you. I'll miss many aspects of living...s: Thank you. I'll miss many aspects of living here.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-6716473974151521712011-01-28T00:10:00.223-05:002011-01-28T00:10:00.223-05:00Toronto will be the poorer for your absence.
V...Toronto will be the poorer for your absence. <br /><br /> Very sorry to read of Pie Guy's passing.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04741062569246094417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-67146401503118034122011-01-24T09:28:30.824-05:002011-01-24T09:28:30.824-05:00alia: Thank you so much for commenting! Yes, the l...alia: Thank you so much for commenting! Yes, the loss is heartwrenching; in our case, we will welcome another cat after we move. Everyone chooses his or her time to enter a new relationship, animal or human. As a friend said, simply, introducing me to his new partner a year after his beloved wife's death, "La vie continue".Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-86809260994990615322011-01-24T05:36:52.119-05:002011-01-24T05:36:52.119-05:00Duchesse, I love your blog. This is my first time...Duchesse, I love your blog. This is my first time commenting - congratulations on your move (how exciting!) and condolences on the loss of your special family member. I am a cat lover without a cat at present - the loss of my dear Muffin was too much to make me consider another companion at this stage. However, time heals all ... I hope when our time comes, our memories will be as lasting as those of our pets! Move forward, go with love,<br />Zanetra from Austr<br />aliaraelshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00395865089958543332noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-84054627390475355282011-01-23T19:15:46.666-05:002011-01-23T19:15:46.666-05:00C.: Thank you for your empathic acknowledgment! Th...C.: Thank you for your empathic acknowledgment! The apt. has a Jenn-Air gas range which we will live with and assess. At least it's a good start.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-35193422542111056262011-01-23T18:26:06.805-05:002011-01-23T18:26:06.805-05:00Such an interesting new home in an exciting new ci...Such an interesting new home in an exciting new city. Still, even the most positive changes take a toll on our emotions. I can imagine how the loss of your pet is making you more aware of all you will leave behind. I, too, am facing a move--at a much slower pace, luckily, as I tend to resist change. I'm sure that you will adapt to transplantation with your usual grace.<br /><br />By the way, I know how devoted you Aga owners are to your hearth/stoves, and that it's more than just the cheery enamels you love, but wanted to tell you that Viking makes a condo-sized gas range in that gorgeous deep cobalt finish. Not the same, but maybe a small consolation? Best of luck, Duchesse--<br /><br />C.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-53833539880360154422011-01-23T08:54:22.537-05:002011-01-23T08:54:22.537-05:00Coffeeaddict: It is natural to try to hold on, but...Coffeeaddict: It is natural to try to hold on, but when time is short, a skilled vet can help the family understand that the animal will suffer. I guess some people will not listen but every friend I have known has come to the compassionate choice.<br /><br />le Duc said that when he saw the vet examine our cat and begin to cry, he knew it was time.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-78753818998231782872011-01-22T22:04:40.012-05:002011-01-22T22:04:40.012-05:00So sorry for your loss, but from your post I can s...So sorry for your loss, but from your post I can see you are handling it bravely. Nothing makes me angrier than seeing a pet suffer and an owner too whimpy to do the right thing. There it had to be said. As hard as it may be it's the only humane thing to do. I only hope that the time comes for me to take our kitty to the vet I will be as strong and brave.<br />Also congrats on moving, the church - condo looks picturesque, it will be a treat to live in such a romantic looking building. Best of luck with the move.coffeeaddicthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08719243899202995984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-12349461583832982592011-01-22T18:50:26.545-05:002011-01-22T18:50:26.545-05:00Alienne: Thanks for persisting! Though the "m...Alienne: Thanks for persisting! Though the "move" window is abut 4.5 months, we had been considering this since last spring, so there's been time to mull over the aspects. Sounds as if you too are beginning the process.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-37428742968133637152011-01-22T14:25:26.879-05:002011-01-22T14:25:26.879-05:00I am coming to this late as I have had trouble acc...I am coming to this late as I have had trouble accessing your blog a few times recently. I am sorry about your cat, I have lost a few over the years -though I have three at the moment - and it is always really upsetting.<br /><br />The building you are moving to looks wonderful; I hope any sadness at leaving your memories behind is alleviated by the excitement of exploring your new city and settling into your new home. I am intending to move in about 18 months when my youngest finishes school and I am already thinking about clearing out some of my clutter. 6 months is short notice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-90532130586709976672011-01-21T10:03:44.804-05:002011-01-21T10:03:44.804-05:00Anon@2:42: Aging in place was key consideration, ...Anon@2:42: Aging in place was key consideration, why we chose bldg with elevator and apt. on one floor. Will try the bistro, thanks!<br /><br />Clearing one's mother's house- such a profound activity. Handling the things she treasured as well as the day to day. I have some objects given by friend's children, things I remember from their homes when growing up. <br /><br />Yes, you have to do it yourself and it is a spiritual exercise. For me, it was a deep excursion into the family's essence.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-29391644616126174972011-01-21T02:42:05.569-05:002011-01-21T02:42:05.569-05:00My condolences, too, on your beloved Pie Guy, a mo...My condolences, too, on your beloved Pie Guy, a most handsome fellow, with a great personality I'd guess.<br /><br />All the best with your move, and the necessary downsizing. Remember whatever you dispose of is just "stuff" -- you won't miss it once it is gone. <br /><br />I am currently clearing my mother's house; she died a few months ago. I have been re-gifting and recycling belongings collected over 50+ years. It is better to do this oneself.<br /><br />Your new condo looks wonderful. Very wise to chose one where you can age in place. I hope you settle in easily and make friends quickly.<br /><br />When you are exploring downtown Montreal try Boris Bistro (named for the owner's dog). Its courtard is a lovely space behind an old building facade - open to the sky - delightful in summer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-65215282163843674892011-01-20T13:31:06.129-05:002011-01-20T13:31:06.129-05:00Thank you for the links to the additional photos. ...Thank you for the links to the additional photos. It is a lovely place! And, I like the idea of living in the most European city in North America. You two are going to really enjoy a new wonderful city.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-83989604062113948012011-01-20T12:36:14.793-05:002011-01-20T12:36:14.793-05:00So sorry about your cat. I've lost several pet...So sorry about your cat. I've lost several pets over the years and it never gets easier, but I would never have given up having them. <br /><br />Congrats on the move. So hard, but yet, so exciting. I've heard nothing but wonderful things about Montreal!Kristinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15143185713112516921noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-88568603735610533312011-01-20T12:30:31.665-05:002011-01-20T12:30:31.665-05:00itztru: Thank you; your condolences are comforting...itztru: Thank you; your condolences are comforting- as is your testimony to rising above a major move.Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-24432462102134822392011-01-20T12:28:17.354-05:002011-01-20T12:28:17.354-05:00Being just across the border in Stowe, Vermont, I ...Being just across the border in Stowe, Vermont, I look forward to discovering Montreal through your eyes! Condolences on the loss of your cat. Sounds like you are leaving a lot of memories behind (been there, done that on my move 3 yrs. ago), but rest assured you'll be creating new ones!itztruhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00924123324654159820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-54627833308136243672011-01-20T10:41:40.511-05:002011-01-20T10:41:40.511-05:00materfamilias: I'll be learning to cook all ov...materfamilias: I'll be learning to cook all over again. Who knows what my blogging will be like, I may be comatose for awhile :)Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-45749049862643991132011-01-20T10:13:31.733-05:002011-01-20T10:13:31.733-05:00I'm so sorry about your cat. His spirit will s...I'm so sorry about your cat. His spirit will surely be woven through your memories of the home you are leaving behind, but perhaps that's easier for him than having to adjust to your new home.<br />As for your move -- <br />Congratulations! This looks to be a wonderful new spot that you will soon nestle your way into. I've never lived in one home for 25 years, so I can't imagine the tugs yours will exert as you pack up -- oh! that Aga! -- but I can easily fantasize about moving to Montreal. And, selfishly, I'm quite sure your blogging will benefit -- you will have even more of that certain flair . . .materfamiliashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16062766947897513369noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-83704517653801173202011-01-20T09:37:32.497-05:002011-01-20T09:37:32.497-05:00Patricia: De rien!Patricia: De rien!Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-51828571776565792892011-01-20T09:37:16.221-05:002011-01-20T09:37:16.221-05:00Susan: You can see closer shots of the exterior he...Susan: You can see closer shots of the exterior here:<br />http://www.racheljulien.com/realisations/show.php?id=3<br /><br />The building won design awards. The edifice is old, the interior modern. No of units: 62. There is an addition to the back of the church; we have a unit in the original building. Floor to ceiling windows and big balconies; beautiful finishes.<br /><br />Only public area is lobby and heated, inside garage. There is a charming small square directly across from the condos. Location is very urban.<br /><br />We decided when we realized, here we are with a big house, now empty-nested. Do we want to tie up so much equity in a house and maintain the place? <br /><br />Le Duc can work from anywhere, and I'm semi-retired. He's francophone and would like to live in French again. I can get by in French and will improve. His family lives 1.5 hrs from Mtl instead of 6 from here. <br /><br />And we wanted to live in "the most European city in North America".Duchessehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09986153653120526776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-87034597947820809512011-01-20T01:16:53.413-05:002011-01-20T01:16:53.413-05:00Duchesse - sorry, how embarrassing!!! I do know be...Duchesse - sorry, how embarrassing!!! I do know better than that, what was I thinkingÉ :0)Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05504513116873595049noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-41940333692989748312011-01-19T18:48:46.069-05:002011-01-19T18:48:46.069-05:00Would you tell us more about your new condo? I am...Would you tell us more about your new condo? I am trying to picture what it is like by looking at the outside of the church building. Do you have a lot of windows? Is it modern in styler or traditional? How many condos are in the building? Are there public areas to enjoy? <br /><br />Also, on what basis did you and Le Duc decide you wanted a new adventure? I have to say I'm a bit envious.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12756033682201519150noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-79197241319517896312011-01-19T17:00:21.386-05:002011-01-19T17:00:21.386-05:00My condolences also on the loss of your beautiful ...My condolences also on the loss of your beautiful cat - we are hopeless pet lovers (two cats, two dogs) and are familiar with the sadness when you lose one. <br /><br />And good luck with the move. The building is beautiful and I'm sure you will enjoy setting up your new home, even if there are bittersweet moments.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11536212906241844509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-43824953384799607222011-01-19T15:28:53.493-05:002011-01-19T15:28:53.493-05:00Condolences on the loss of your dear cat. We lost ...Condolences on the loss of your dear cat. We lost our beloved dog in the early morning hours before we moved last March. It was sudden and tragic. But friends and family remind us that this was her home, as was your cat's. We now have a loving puppy with her own unique personality. While I still miss my old gal betimes, my new "baby" brings me joy, as she will for years.Patricianoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2872918251244874644.post-70482264664863739662011-01-19T13:45:59.851-05:002011-01-19T13:45:59.851-05:00Shifts, changes, loss and leaving behind. When you...Shifts, changes, loss and leaving behind. When your world rights itself again, it will have a new but different balance. Perhaps some of the worry is because the time and energy that was used to cultivate your garden, home and family is not as plentiful now (I have that concern). How can the roots possibly grow to be as deep; how can I possibly enjoy it all as much? What stove or pet could possibly be as good as the one I left behind? We face it all every day. Tomorrow is not today - it is new and different. Wishing you the energy and patience I am still waiting for.Demi-pointenoreply@blogger.com