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A second on the Crane, works fine, good price point, looks nice.

A good way to get through the last phase without your head imploding: sip green tea if, and only if, you starting getting THE headache. Sip just enough to push it away. It could take anywhere from a couple of days to a week, but eventually, you'll work the last of it out of your system.

Lots of good feedback on the question. I'm interested in the Aeron, not just for it's regular super-comfiness, but because it is one of the few with different sizes for different size people. At 5', it's hard to find comfortable furniture, and it usually costs.

[Preemptive apologies for a long comment!]

I'm the original question asker, and appreciate the feedback. I already have what I call "The Fine Print" list, which details most of what everyone has mentioned above. Before a roommate moves in, I email them this list, and ensure that they reply that they understand and accept. There's a fine art to setting clear boundaries, rights and responsibilities, and not coming across as a control freak. Every single thing on the list is something that I've seen cause problems in renting situations. I've never had a complaint about my landlording (?), but the last 2 roommates were terrible about taking care of their cats. Neglect to the point of abuse, where I ended up taking care of them out of pity.

Please let me know if I could be clearer/more concise:

The ad: http://orlando.craigslist.org/roo/2760717542.html

"The Fine Print":

* Rent
* Rent is due before the 1st of the month, preferably by direct deposit/account transfer.
* Month-to-month: There is a 3 day grace period, with a $20/day late fee for the days of the grace period (ie, 3 days late means rent + an additional $60). Non-payment by the 3rd day will be considered giving notice effective immediately, with forfeiture of deposit.
* Yearly: There is a 3 day grace period, with a $20/day late fee for the days after the grace period (ie, 6 days late means rent + an additional $60). Non-payment by the 10th day will be considered giving notice effective immediately, with forfeiture of deposit.
* Deposit is $250 (+ an additional $250 for pets), less any repairs and/or cleaning needed.
* The rent is for one person. If your SO is there more than 3 nights a week, it becomes a two person rental, and we'll have to renegotiate.
* Since utilities are included in the rent, please respect the thermostat and don't go crazy with water use. If the utilities spike out of control, we will have to renegotiate.

* Fifteen days notice is required on a month-to-month lease, 30 days on a year lease.

* Shared Areas:
* Smoking outside is ok, smoking inside is not. Alcohol is ok, drugs are not.
* The kitchen is open access, and there is room for you groceries and equipment. If you choose to use my dishes, pots & pans, knives, etc., take care of them. Please clean up after yourself when you are done cooking/eating.
* The bathroom, living/dining room and porch are all shared. Please don't hog a room, and I'll do the same.
* Things that are used by both of us, like toilet paper and paper towels, should be supplied by both of us.
* I keep the shared rooms clean and straighten as I go, to cut down on the amount of ‘big’ cleaning. I would ask that you help, and do the same.
* My bedroom and office are my personal space, and your room is your personal space. Respect my space, and I'll do the same for you.

* Pets:
* Small dogs and cats may be acceptable, if housebroken and well-behaved. I (and my little dog, too) need to meet them, to make sure its a good fit.
* You are responsible for cleaning up after your fuzzy friend (food, fur and waste) regularly. If you have cats, this means a regularly emptied litter box.
* Flea-free pets are happy pets, so please have your pet on flea control if they go outside.
* Arrangements can be made to help with pets, for trips and heavy works schedules, etc. However, it is not my responsibility to take care of your pet - nor will I expect that of you.

@Denver80203 Right?!

I don't know if this is a deal or not, but it sure is purty: Herman Miller Eames Bikini Eiffel Base Leather Wire Chair - $450 (Downtown Orlando)

Love, love, love atrium and courtyard houses.

Amazing coffee and end tables: http://orlando.craigslist.org/fuo/2748574681.html

Thanks Sarah Rae. I've RSS feeds for lots of the good stuff, so as soon as it pops up I see it...if only I could buy all I see:)

http://orlando.craigslist.org/app/2737549818.html