We definitely had our fair share of adventures in the windy state of North Dakota, but alas it is time for us to depart. Even though my heart is breaking having to leave all of the beauty……ERRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRTTTT just kidding, we’re making like trees and getting the hell out of here, Minnesota here we come!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All kidding aside Trevor and I made the best out of moving away and I couldn’t think of a better person to live each day with in the armpit of hell. Below are some pictures of the ghetto 1970’s/ 1980’s (I can’t decide which decade the design scheme is from) duplex that we lived in on the North hill of Minot.
This is the front of the duplex. Check out the awesome cedar tree landscaping. The nice part about this duplex was that the units were attached by the garage so we didn’t have a shared common wall. The shared driveway wasn’t too bad considering our awesome neighbor would snow blow our driveway for us.
There she is folks 2138 6th Street NW.
This is the backyard deck that we spent many a Saturday on after our long walks with Charlie boy. If you are wondering yes there was usually a beverage or two involved and probably a plate of nachos.
I decided to put his bed out on the deck so he could be more comfortable. This was after I had closed the screen door with Charlie on the other side, called his name and watched him run full bore into the screen. I was laughing so hard I had tears running down my cheeks. Trevor called me a meany devil woman, so I figured pampering C-boy a little would make up for his humiliation.
A glorious view from the deck. I know everyone is jealous of the beautiful wildlife we were able to see on a relaxing Sunday funday. Check out the awesome red dumpster. When the wind was blowing just right we often times got a wiff of the sweet scent of decaying meat/ produce/ rotten pizza, oh what paradise.
This chunk of wood was in the fence when we moved in. It endured all of the harsh forces nature had to offer and was still there when we departed. I like to think of it as a present for the new renters.
Now let's stroll on inside so we can get the total picture. In previous blog post the ghetto 80's kitchen can be viewed towards the end so I will not repost a picture. Below we have our basement bathroom aka lifestyles of the rich and famous camode. Please note the metallic flowers on the green wallpaper, it's all so very fancy. This picture was taken after Trev had taken out the glass and metal sliding shower door that was covered in mildew and mold, DISGUSTING!!!!!!!!!!!!
You really couldn't see the how
Now onto the family room. Nothing says class like wood paneling, cream and brown wallpaper and blue shag carpeting, yeah baby, yeah. Please excuse the mess this picture was taken while were packing up to move home. The red fire billow, poker and scooper were there when we moved in as well.
Going up the stairs.
Trev and Charlie relaxing on the couch.
All joking aside we were lucky to get a nice pet friendly place in Minot which was in a great neighborhood and we did enjoy our time there. So goodbye fare Minot we won't miss you too much, but we will miss our nightly walks (in summer, spring and fall), the wonderful Barley Pop Bar, Sunday Funday on the deck, Lord of the Rings and True Blood Marathons, cooking fun and different meals, puzzles, the game of life, being so close to Trev's family and the new friends we made out there. Even though I complained a lot about North Dakota I would not take back that year and a half because it brought my best friend/ husband and me closer together. We told each other stories, some of which were told numerous times before, and some were brand new and hilarious. I loved every minute of being with such a wonderful man and I thank God everyday that I get to live my life with someone so amazing. Farewell Minot it's not you, it's me. We can still be friends..... I'll call you.
