
Life on Altamont Court
Finding the Extraordinary in the Ordinary
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Trent D. Pines
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Trent D. Pines
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Winner of the 2014 Next Generation Indie Book Awards for humor/comedy.
When a gay couple moves in...the inflatable snowman. The gigantic inflatable snowman. We thought "Frosty" would lead to our demise. That 18-foot monstrosity had me questioning our decision to move into this seemingly quiet neighborhood on a cul-de-sac.
Was I ever wrong! It turned out to be one of the best decisions my partner and I ever made.
This audiobook is dedicated to the memories and life-changing events that took place during our stay on Altamont Court. The people, the traditions, the holidays, and the celebrations of life and love are all captured within this audiobook.
Take a journey with me and hear about the mayhem and mishaps that come into play when you mix together a potpourri of characters who live within a stone’s throw of each other. Take an eco-friendly, high-strung type-A neighbor, a demanding Italian matriarch, men who are the embodiment of the words more power, a troop of loving and mischievous kids, and mix in two gay men who are hell-bent on making a home out of a charming half-million-dollar fixer-upper, and you have the residents of Altamont Court.
Whether you’re a weekend warrior who can’t wait to get his hands around the next “improvement project”, a stiletto-wearing Texas woman who wields a gun in flawless makeup, or a queen from the city who eagerly awaits the next big sales event at Neiman Marcus - this memoir is for you.
Pour a drink or a shot, sit back, relax, and enjoy - and if you don’t, then the words of a truly classy character and dear friend come to mind: “What the f--k is wrong with you?” Yes, it’s that kind of party - bless our hearts.
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