The first one descended a few floors then stopped. The doors wouldn't open and it didn't feel like it was moving. Eventually doors opened on the next floor. Not wanting to temp fate I got off and called another elevator. I was far to high in the building to walk the rest of the way down. Besides I had my trolley with me.
A different elevator arrived and I rode it down maybe another 5 floors before it stopped. I waited a couple of minutes to see if it would open up on he next floor. It didn't. So I decided to press the Call button. Apparently this calls an Alarm Service company. I had a rather frustrating time talking to the lady on the phone. I couldn't understand her well and I don't think she could her me very well even though I was yelling.
I eventually got through to her what building and what elevator I was in. She said she had to put me on hold briefly. So I was on hold for about 2 minutes, then there was a click from the speaker. I now suspect this was the phone hanging up.
All the time I'm sitting in the elevator it doesn't feel like it's moving at all. However the number changes and the elevator beeps about once a minute. I was about to try the call button again when the number hit ground and the doors opened. This was very surpassing since it didn't feel like it was moving at all.
I got off and went to the concierge to tell him what happened. He was very surprised because he is supposed to be contacted immediately when there is an elevator call, and he had not been called.
He said this had happened over the weekend but technitions had been in to work on them. He said he would check on what was happening and notify people in the morning.
I decided I did not want to risk those elevators again so I went out the doors, and took the parking elevator down as far as it would take me and then walked down the ramps the rest of the way.
So I'm back at the old home and I'm glad I'm not planning on going over there Tomorrow. Give them time to sort things out. I'm still a little freaked out. I'm not good in small places when I don't have control over when I can get out.
Anyway, here is a picture of the pool. It's not finished, but it looks nice.
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Getting stuck in an elevator is scary stuff. I was stuck in the elevator at my condo (on the way to a hockey game no less)for 30 minutes. I also used the phone in the elevator and was told "someone will be there within 2 hours". I was not a happy camper. I was getting so freaked out because of the small space and the fear the thing would drop. Thankfully the super heard my screams and managed to get the door open and pull me out. It was an experience I will NEVER forget. If I learned one thing from it - always carry a book with you.
I think they're going for the Royal
York look, there. At least that was the first thing I thought when I saw the pic.
So... the little yellow sponge - is that for practicing the vaudeville diving-into-a-sponge act in lieu of actual water? If so, I have some advice: make sure it's wet. I've lost good friends to dry sponges.
I was once stuck in an elevator with two sales guys.
Whoa, nice pool! I'm so dying to try it out! Now all it's missing is the diving board. And what about furniture? When are we going to buy furniture... and decorate the place? See, you need me there..
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