[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by pennsiveguy

Have you ever had a pool? They can be a huge PIA, especially in climates where you have several months where you can't use it. They don't add any value to the house, because most people don't want one. Most insurance companies will jack up your premiums. You'll have to put a fence up, if there isn't already one, to meet code in most locales. I'd have one if I lived in the Southwest, like all the nice houses out there do, but never again in Minnesota. My cousin had one and it was great for the kids when they were little, but as soon as the last one graduated high school they filled it in.

I had one in the house I just sold. My pool is my happy place. I get my raft and float and suck up some rays. I already have a fence. Not so much a pain in the ass, I just call the pool guy and he does everything.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I just call the pool guy and he does everything.

Lups can you please share some words of wisdom for this lady??

Confession: While my wife's uncle was trimming some trees in my backyard, I sat in my beach chair in the sun and read Dune: House Atreides last weekend.

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I had one in the house I just sold. My pool is my happy place. I get my raft and float and suck up some rays. I already have a fence. Not so much a pain in the ass, I just call the pool guy and he does everything.

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Lups can you please share some words of wisdom for this lady??

Confession: While my wife's uncle was trimming some trees in my backyard, I sat in my beach chair in the sun and read Dune: House Atreides last weekend.

Hey, you never know, this might be the same pool guy and neither of them know it yet. He apparently does, after all, everything. Full service, if you will.

His name might be William. I sometimes wonder if Billup is still on the porsche forums. But then I never go over to check.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by UncleWede

Lups can you please share some words of wisdom for this lady??

Confession: While my wife's uncle was trimming some trees in my backyard, I sat in my beach chair in the sun and read Dune: House Atreides last weekend.

I applaud Lups for her DIY skills. MY idea of do it yourself is paying someone to do it for me.

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

Hey, you never know, this might be the same pool guy and neither of them know it yet. He apparently does, after all, everything. Full service, if you will.

His name might be William. I sometimes wonder if Billup is still on the porsche forums. But then I never go over to check.

Oh wait... Is there a Lups pool boy story I missed? I thought Uncle was just shaming me that Lups does everything herself.

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Oh wait... Is there a Lups pool boy story I missed? I thought Uncle was just shaming me that Lups does everything herself.

It was way way way back, before you joined.

There was a member named Billup who became Lups honorary pool boy. Lups has standards, and her pool boy had to be easy on the eyes so to speak, which is why Billup was only an honorary pool boy and not her actual pool boy. Plus, she would have to get a pool.

Joking aside, he was also a funny guy and I enjoyed having him post here.

[Lups]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Oh wait... Is there a Lups pool boy story I missed? I thought Uncle was just shaming me that Lups does everything herself.

Aaah, Billie... it took a whip and a half to get him to heel but my god this forum was good when he did.

Originally Posted by Joekerr

It was way way way back, before you joined.

There was a member named Billup who became Lups honorary pool boy. Lups has standards, and her pool boy had to be easy on the eyes so to speak, which is why Billup was only an honorary pool boy and not her actual pool boy. Plus, she would have to get a pool.

Joking aside, he was also a funny guy and I enjoyed having him post here.

He was the best. I miss him often. Such a sweetheart towards anyone who bothered to talk to him and such a thorn on my arse before the tide turned in our relationship.

BILLIE IF YOU'RE OUT THERE, ILL BUILD A REAL POOL FOR YA! YOU'RE HIRED!

[Lups]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

I applaud Lups for her DIY skills. MY idea of do it yourself is paying someone to do it for me.

Don't, I'm just too bloody cheap to pay anyone to do anything. I have a huge ego on top of that so the results are often horrifying. My husband has learned his lesson tho. His motto in life is " let her do it, if she fails she'll pay for it to be fixed." At this point he could hire a fleet of people (first wrote hookers but I started to feel bad for excluding male escorts. I'm sorry i was so narrow minded) to play his housewife harem for a year and it would be cheaper than all my fuckups combined.

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by Lups

Don't, I'm just too bloody cheap to pay anyone to do anything.

I can attest to the Finn's being cheap. I have one as a client.

That being said though, after a year of "discussions" over the various bills, he has settled in quite nicely and thinks I'm better than sliced bread apparently, because he no longer questions the bills, and keeps referring me more work. Either that, or the Finnish part of him is being taken over by the Canadian side. Am not sure.

Originally Posted by Lups

He was the best. I miss him often.

The best? Really eh? I mean I know where I rank on your list, and I'm fairly certain I'm scraping the bottom or close to it, but I'm still a little surprised...I thought it was UncleWede who was the best...the tops on your list?

Uncle Wede - don't you find this confession interesting?

What with his long flowing golden locks and all...a sort of Pintel from the Pirates of the Caribbean look to him is how I've always pictured him. Mainly since you mentioned the long locks and Uncle Wede said he's balding - that's the best reconciliation between the two looks I could come up with in my mind.

How accurate it is, I'm not sure we'll know. But I want it to be true.

[Lups]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

I can attest to the Finn's being cheap. I have one as a client.

That being said though, after a year of "discussions" over the various bills, he has settled in quite nicely and thinks I'm better than sliced bread apparently, because he no longer questions the bills, and keeps referring me more work. Either that, or the Finnish part of him is being taken over by the Canadian side. Am not sure.



The best? Really eh? I mean I know where I rank on your list, and I'm fairly certain I'm scraping the bottom or close to it, but I'm still a little surprised...I thought it was UncleWede who was the best...the tops on your list?

Uncle Wede - don't you find this confession interesting?

What with his long flowing golden locks and all...a sort of Pintel from the Pirates of the Caribbean look to him is how I've always pictured him. Mainly since you mentioned the long locks and he's said he's balding - that's the best reconciliation between the two looks I could come up with in my mind.

How accurate it is, I'm not sure we'll know.

I fired my old electrician last month. I figured out that over the years he had given me discounts far bigger than my usual demanded 15%. The stupid mother fucker actually kept working with me to bill me way, way less than he was worth so he could bill me for the charity shit I do .

His scheme was simple. He answered my call and fixed lighting and appliances for the abused women i ran into and he told them i handled his fees, then he never billed me. Since this is covid time and he has celiac disease and lactose intolerance, I called his wife and asked for their adress and we went there, brought them milk and whiskey and I sang him Baby shark. The man was 72 with a bad back. I hope he shat his pants.

Horrible situation... his wife cried. She had no idea how much good his husband did, her ears were hurting cuz I sang their dog's favourite song all the way through. Finns are strange.

Yes, you're low on the list. I absolutely hate you for being a good friend for all these years even after we both know our views in many issues are far apart. My curly hair dude, Wade, you and a few others helped me through to a final chapter in my grieving process, acceptance. Totally bottom scum on my list the both of you!

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by Lups

I fired my old electrician last month. I figured out that over the years he had given me discounts far bigger than my usual demanded 15%. The stupid mother fucker actually kept working with me to bill me way, way less than he was worth so he could bill me for the charity shit I do .

His scheme was simple. He answered my call and fixed lighting and appliances for the abused women i ran into and he told them i handled his fees, then he never billed me. Since this is covid time and he has celiac disease and lactose intolerance, I called his wife and asked for their adress and we went there, brought them milk and whiskey and I sang him Baby shark. The man was 72 with a bad back. I hope he shat his pants.

Horrible situation... his wife cried. She had no idea how much good his husband did, her ears were hurting cuz I sang their dog's favourite song all the way through. Finns are strange.

Yes, you're low on the list. I absolutely hate you for being a good friend for all these years even after we both know our views in many issues are far apart. My curly hair dude, Wade, you and a few others helped me through to a final chapter in my grieving process, acceptance. Totally bottom scum on my list the both of you!

Good on you for cutting that electrician loose, I bet he was...shocked! That sort of scheme rivals all the Ponzi schemes I've seen...you almost have to admire that sort of man who can concoct such a thing! Almost like there was a spark to him, a certain light if you will. Just draws you in, like a current.

I'm done now. But yes, I think it is safe to say he knows exactly what you think of him now.

And I assume he will never ever want to hear your rendition of Baby Shark again, so I suspect he'll straighten up and fly right.

It is surprising how therapeutic the board can be. A lot of good people on here. Some hope for the human race and all.

[nyalpine90]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

No, not yet. I'm holding off getting estimates until I know what I want to do. I'm sure my taxes will go up if I do anything. I think mine are just about $10K now. How bad are you getting hammered on the LI?

mine are at $12.4k, but I was told to apply for "star program" that will lower my taxes by $1.5k. i will get a check at the end of the year

[Lups]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

Good on you for cutting that electrician loose, I bet he was...shocked! That sort of scheme rivals all the Ponzi schemes I've seen...you almost have to admire that sort of man who can concoct such a thing! Almost like there was a spark to him, a certain light if you will. Just draws you in, like a current.

I'm done now. But yes, I think it is safe to say he knows exactly what you think of him now.

And I assume he will never ever want to hear your rendition of Baby Shark again, so I suspect he'll straighten up and fly right.

It is surprising how therapeutic the board can be. A lot of good people on here. Some hope for the human race and all.

The man truly is a fuckup, his son is even worse. He was my source on his dad's bad behaviour and now the guy brings me shit he's taken down and repaired so I can hand them over.

I should report them to irs. I fucking hate having these criminals this close to me, even so close that when covid hit, their wives thought a retirement party firing by me could make their point stick with the old guy.

You all and the fuckups I deal in real life are terrible people.

[213e90n51]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

Good on you for cutting that electrician loose, I bet he was...shocked! That sort of scheme rivals all the Ponzi schemes I've seen...you almost have to admire that sort of man who can concoct such a thing! Almost like there was a spark to him, a certain light if you will. Just draws you in, like a current.

I'm done now. But yes, I think it is safe to say he knows exactly what you think of him now.

And I assume he will never ever want to hear your rendition of Baby Shark again, so I suspect he'll straighten up and fly right.

It is surprising how therapeutic the board can be. A lot of good people on here. Some hope for the human race and all.

Wait can someone elaborate Idknow whats going on LOL

[dinonz]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

No, not yet. I'm holding off getting estimates until I know what I want to do. I'm sure my taxes will go up if I do anything. I think mine are just about $10K now. How bad are you getting hammered on the LI?

I just paid my taxes here in Texas - $17K

[cmyx6go]

Originally Posted by dinonz

I just paid my taxes here in Texas - $17K

Property size? I’m at $10k for a 42’ x 102’ lot. I’m guessing your property is much larger.

[UncleWede]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

I can attest to the Finn's being cheap. I have one as a client.

That being said though, after a year of "discussions" over the various bills, he has settled in quite nicely and thinks I'm better than sliced bread apparently, because he no longer questions the bills, and keeps referring me more work. Either that, or the Finnish part of him is being taken over by the Canadian side. Am not sure.

The best? Really eh? I mean I know where I rank on your list, and I'm fairly certain I'm scraping the bottom or close to it, but I'm still a little surprised...I thought it was UncleWede who was the best...the tops on your list?

Uncle Wede - don't you find this confession interesting?

What with his long flowing golden locks and all...a sort of Pintel from the Pirates of the Caribbean look to him is how I've always pictured him. Mainly since you mentioned the long locks and Uncle Wede said he's balding - that's the best reconciliation between the two looks I could come up with in my mind.

How accurate it is, I'm not sure we'll know. But I want it to be true.

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so a present for my Canadian Presidential vote:

Don't tell @lups

[213e90n51]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Property size? I’m at $10k for a 42’ x 102’ lot. I’m guessing your property is much larger.

AGHHHHHH thats a years rent

[Joekerr]

Originally Posted by dinonz

I just paid my taxes here in Texas - $17K

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Property size? I’m at $10k for a 42’ x 102’ lot. I’m guessing your property is much larger.

Dinonz - how big is your lot - it has to be sizeable for that price!

We just paid $5.3K USD equivalent for our property taxes, but our property is 152' x 600' lot.

Originally Posted by UncleWede

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas, so a present for my Canadian Presidential vote:

Don't tell @lups

You've no doubt heard the expression "Ignorance is bliss"? You've forever ruined that happy image in my mind of you looking like Pintel now, thanks a lot. I'm sort of crushed.

[dinonz]

Originally Posted by cmyx6go

Property size? I’m at $10k for a 42’ x 102’ lot. I’m guessing your property is much larger.

1/4 acre section - about 80' x 160' I think.

[dinonz]

Originally Posted by Joekerr

Dinonz - how big is your lot - it has to be sizeable for that price!

We just paid $5.3K USD equivalent for our property taxes, but our property is 152' x 600' lot.



You've no doubt heard the expression "Ignorance is bliss"? You've forever ruined that happy image in my mind of you looking like Pintel now, thanks a lot. I'm sort of crushed.

It's not so much the lot as the house. Lot only accounts for 10% of the taxes really.

[dinonz]

Originally Posted by 213e90n51

AGHHHHHH thats a years rent

My thoughts exactly. Even if my home was fully paid off, I would pay more in taxes than I would to rent a place.

My new home is on 13 acres, and that will cost me less I think - it's in a lower tax area, and the land is AG exempt.