My previous post was a little on the upbeat side, so here's some good-natured grumpiness to balance it out. But all in all, life in our apt. really isn't that bad.
5. Quarters: A game with two exciting phases (1) Collecting them and (2) Getting the washers and dryers to accept them. Grand Prize: Clean laundry.
4. Name That Tune: Based on only the bass line, as filtered through the drywall. Grand Prize: Being able to hum the melody takes the edge of the psychological wear and tear caused by the relentless pounding sound.
3. Mail Bingo: Whose mail did you receive? Who received your mail? Grand Prize: First player to successfully collect all his or her mail wins...his or her mail.
2. Somebody's At the Door: Use your deductive skills to determine whether it's worthwhile to answer the door buzzer or not, based on time of day, whether you're expecting anyone, what you're trying to get done at the time, etc. Prizes depend upon the visitor: If it is the UPS man, you win valuable prizes for answering the door; but if it's a group of small children trying to sell you random objects and repeatedly asking if you know which apartment "Sabrina" lives in, you are penalized for wasting valuable time.
1. What's That Horrible Stench?: Players judge the source and nature of that smell in the hallway based on source, intensity, duration, and quality. Grand Prize: Nobody wins.
Posted by michele at July 26, 2007 8:41 PMYes, I've heard that home ownership comes with its own set of "games"! While we're looking forward to experiencing those someday, we'll just try to enjoy not being responsible for repairs and such while it lasts!
Posted by: michele on July 30, 2007 1:41 PM