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Deep (deep) in the heart of the Financial District, in a grand old lady called 20 Exchange Place, Adrian takes up residence this Friday. He becomes not just a couch surfer of, but resident of Manhattan.

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My place isn’t big. Bigger than my first place in Vancouver, though. And the building, as I said, is a grand old lady. Well… I should qualify. She’s a grand old lady on the outside, but a seriously high class sleek sexy bitch on the inside. Empire details and last-week-modern amenities. That will do, yes sir. That will do.

If I could afford a murphy bed, I would totally do that thing. But I can spend less than half the money and get a bed the queen herself wouldn’t object to sleeping in. Probably. So, no murphy and I’ll just have to work that out. See, the space isn’t just my cave. Mine & Thomas’, anyway. It’s also a workspace. And not just like an office, but actually for editing. So she needs the kickass sound system and monitor-grade TV and a very comfy couch. I’ll figure it all out. My initial estimate for the essentials was over $5000. Will have to make some decisions, clearly.

Tomorrow I check out this FiOS business with Verizon. Could be a hundred bucks a month. Yikes. But daddy needs ludicrous speed and so called Road Runner just ain’t up to it. We’ll see.

These are Good Days. Bit of a roller coaster with qualifying for a place and juggling the bank process and figuring out not only how much it costs to live here, but how much it’s going to cost just to get started living here. There have been great moments of elation and even giddiness. But then there’s the intimidation of over two thousand dollars a month just for rent.

That said, anyone reading this already knows I’m a cocky fella. I’m going to make movies. Good ones.

More news after I get the keys.

Today was quiet. A couple of short mixes for Redken stuff over at Lee’s, some writing development, then dinner at Rattle & Hum (25 cent wings! and good ones! and I found a non-sucky beer!). Tomorrow I’m thinking I’ll make a foray into Williamsburg. This man needs to find a man cave! For a man and a cat! A man/cat cave! But mostly man! Cave!

2007 Mazda 3 GX Lease takeover ***

2007 Mazda 3 GX 5-speed manual with low monthly payments of $348.42 and 15 months left on the lease. Near mint condition — just detailed. Great looking car (metallic gray), meticulously looked after and regularly serviced. A pleasure to drive, a short lease commitment, and low payments. I’ll pay the lease transfer fee.

I am moving to New York and can’t take a lease south of the border, so I have to let her go. It’s not easy – she’s by far the best car I’ve ever had. I’ve taken meticulous care of her, and she’s covered by a worry-free warranty and service plan. Even bullet-proof roadside assistance service!

She’s well under her scheduled kms – I’ve been in New York about half the time over the past two years, and even while in Vancouver I only drove cross-town once or twice a week. Over four years you’re allowed 80,000 kms and I’ve driven less than 30,000.

The end of term buy-out is only $10,155.45 (super cheap because of the 4-yr lease).

A few features: 5-Speed Manual, Air Conditioning, AM/FM CD Stereo with Aux for iPod, Anti-Lock Brakes, Passive Immobilizer Anti-Theft, Power Locks, Power Steering, Power Windows, Roof-mounted Airbags, Front Side Impact Airbags, Front Mud Guards

If interested please email Adrian@AdrianTaverner.com with any questions.

Monthly payment, incl. taxes —– $348.42
Original down payment —– $2500
Purchase Option at end of lease —– $10,155.45
Total Mileage allowance —– 80,000 kms
Original lease term (months) —– 48
Lease expiry —– Feb 2011

*** Thanks for the help to all who pitched in to help a brother out. I am lease free and loving New York.