@breld - Wow! It is beautiful. I LOVE the 3rd garage separate from the 2 car. Are those stones on both sides of the driveway for aesthetics or do they aid in drainage?
I think the stones are mostly for aesthetic purposes...and to give a little leeway when maneuvering down the driveway when there are other cars parked there!
After spending a little time with it, I have to say I am extremely pleased with the condition. This is a super clean example. The only standout cosmetic issues are the color difference between the plastic bumpers and body that always come with time and the hazy light lenses. The latter I will be addressing with the $115 worth of replacements I just ordered off ebay. The former is just a fact of using differing materials for a body. It is what it is. I’d be afraid to try to get it corrected.
Oh, a puc of underhood. Could eat a meal off this thing.
...ok maybe later. Odd that I was able to post the last round of pucs from my phone, but now it is not functioning again.
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Another surgery today for my dad. He’s been in the OR a long time, and his bed assignment has just been switched to the ICU from the nursing unit. I don’t know what to say.
What was the surgery for?
An ostomy reversal. It was supposed to be a 1-2 hour surgery, but it ended up lasting for 5 hours. No one called or visited to provide an update. I even called in and the staff said that they didn't have any additional information. It turns out that he just had a tremendous amount of dense scar tissue that they had to carefully go through. He is in the ICU, but he was extubated today. It seems that things are just going slowly, although he might have suffered a kidney injury somewhere along the line. We are still wait and see on that.
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Another surgery today for my dad. He’s been in the OR a long time, and his bed assignment has just been switched to the ICU from the nursing unit. I don’t know what to say.
What was the surgery for?
An ostomy reversal. It was supposed to be a 1-2 hour surgery, but it ended up lasting for 5 hours. No one called or visited to provide an update. I even called in and the staff said that they didn't have any additional information. It turns out that he just had a tremendous amount of dense scar tissue that they had to carefully go through. He is in the ICU, but he was extubated today. It seems that things are just going slowly, although he might have suffered a kidney injury somewhere along the line. We are still wait and see on that.
My best wishes to you and your Dad! I hope he makes a full recovery!
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
Got my daughter all geared up to go car shopping with me this weekend. As a bonus, since I was poking around on the Cadillac dealer website, they sent me a code to get a $50 amazon gift card for taking a test drive! I gotta go now.
This is probably a really sharp looking car. Plus a stick. But I’m always amazed that people buy a new car and use it so little. Barely over 300/miles a month. Even for something that hibernates in winter that hardly seems worth having.
Was thinking of setting up a little dog run for my 4 legger. Putting a doggy door in an existing door isn’t an option for me. Do you know if there are kits available for doggy doors when you have to drill through concrete and brick?
So the long bed comes in handy. My driver called out sick this AM.
Doesn't look long enough to me, more like about 3 or 4 feet too short. Looks good though, especially for hauling black pipe.
jmonroe
Those are 10 footers of 3" Domestic No Hub Pipe. I haven't measured the tail gate, but it looks to be a little less than 24", so yeah still a solid 2 - 2 1/2 feet short.
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@graphicguy - one thing about being a card carrying CCBA member is that we are ALWAYS in the market. Truth is, I was intrigued by some of the short term lease deals on the Tacoma. I test drove one a few months ago. Everybody I know (except for @kyfdx) that has a pick up LOVES them, so I figured why not give it a try. I'm also going to get a nice check from Carvana when they come to pick up my Infiniti on Sunday to use towards my son's Bar Mitzvah on 11/9.
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Another surgery today for my dad. He’s been in the OR a long time, and his bed assignment has just been switched to the ICU from the nursing unit. I don’t know what to say.
What was the surgery for?
An ostomy reversal. It was supposed to be a 1-2 hour surgery, but it ended up lasting for 5 hours. No one called or visited to provide an update. I even called in and the staff said that they didn't have any additional information. It turns out that he just had a tremendous amount of dense scar tissue that they had to carefully go through. He is in the ICU, but he was extubated today. It seems that things are just going slowly, although he might have suffered a kidney injury somewhere along the line. We are still wait and see on that.
Yep, sometimes things are not as expected and take longer than anticipated. Hoping he does well and kidneys come back around.
So the long bed comes in handy. My driver called out sick this AM.
Doesn't look long enough to me, more like about 3 or 4 feet too short. Looks good though, especially for hauling black pipe.
jmonroe
Those are 10 footers of 3" Domestic No Hub Pipe. I haven't measured the tail gate, but it looks to be a little less than 24", so yeah still a solid 2 - 2 1/2 feet short.
OK, at least I should get partial credit for getting the color (black) correct.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
Another surgery today for my dad. He’s been in the OR a long time, and his bed assignment has just been switched to the ICU from the nursing unit. I don’t know what to say.
What was the surgery for?
An ostomy reversal. It was supposed to be a 1-2 hour surgery, but it ended up lasting for 5 hours. No one called or visited to provide an update. I even called in and the staff said that they didn't have any additional information. It turns out that he just had a tremendous amount of dense scar tissue that they had to carefully go through. He is in the ICU, but he was extubated today. It seems that things are just going slowly, although he might have suffered a kidney injury somewhere along the line. We are still wait and see on that.
Yep, sometimes things are not as expected and take longer than anticipated. Hoping he does well and kidneys come back around.
I'm sure all of us in here have the same hope.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis Ultimate just like jmonroe's. '18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
@ New York car guy so it’s a win-win new truck are you keep for two years and then how much is infinity being sold to Carona for? And then you could pay for your sons bar mitzvah awesome awesome.
@ Guy, awesome I’m going car shopping well looking with your daughter tomorrow can we to hear all about it soon interesting stuff you’ll look at what you posted about.
Was thinking of setting up a little dog run for my 4 legger. Putting a doggy door in an existing door isn’t an option for me. Do you know if there are kits available for doggy doors when you have to drill through concrete and brick?
We've used Hale Pet Door for 3 houses now and really like their product. The last two times we had their contractor install the door - my wife and I did the first one and didn't have a problem, but it was nice to have a professional make those cuts through the house siding the last two times.
For the current house, we do have a stone fascia that they had to cut through. That seemed pretty routine for them, and they did do a great job.
Their website should provide you with a local dealer to speak to. They're not the cheapest doors, but they made really well.
Speaking of insurance, I've been in pretty regular contact with my agent regarding insurance for the new business.
Since the Jetta went back, we "suspended" the insurance for 6 months, so the multi-car discount still applies to the Outback.
But, the franchise we hitched our wagon to requires us to maintain $500K of insurance on the vehicles, so there will be a small bump in the premium for that (was $300K previously).
Seems silly, since the business is conducted in a specific location; not sure why our cars need to have higher coverage.
Whatever. It's just money.
Which is finally starting to come in, now that we've opened the doors.
Speaking of insurance, I've been in pretty regular contact with my agent regarding insurance for the new business.
Since the Jetta went back, we "suspended" the insurance for 6 months, so the multi-car discount still applies to the Outback.
But, the franchise we hitched our wagon to requires us to maintain $500K of insurance on the vehicles, so there will be a small bump in the premium for that (was $300K previously).
Seems silly, since the business is conducted in a specific location; not sure why our cars need to have higher coverage.
Whatever. It's just money.
Which is finally starting to come in, now that we've opened the doors.
When my son started to drive, I moved our limits up to 250/500/100 vs. getting an umbrella liability policy. The cost was minimal.
Michael, been following your progress. Looks like a fun place. I could see us doing that when my daughter gets completely fed up with the corporate world!
It makes the driving experience much more entertaining!
I think my first experience with TS was when I test drove the 1998 Maxima 5 speed. nailed it coming up a curved on ramp to the highway, in 2nd or 3rd gear, and just about shot off into the woods. I learned to really hang on after that, and be a little more careful punching the throttle.
Michael, been following your progress. Looks like a fun place. I could see us doing that when my daughter gets completely fed up with the corporate world!
Thanks! It's been a long road, for sure.We first made contact with these folks over a year ago, and we opened on Labor Day.
Everything has cost more and taken longer than expected, and we were getting inspections up until a few days before we opened. Learned an awful lot about commercial real estate, and how utterly different it is than closing on a house.
Fortunately, we ended up with a great general contractor (recommended by our architect). Only a couple of construction delays, but all of that is now behind us.
The marketing efforts seem to be working, and we just had our first word of mouth enrollment for classes today - it's a "teacher in-service" day for the school district, so the studio is hosting a full day camp.
Fingers crossed that we'll be earning enough money to cover all our expenses when we start having to pay rent in December (first two months are free, per the lease, and we already made the first lease payment along with the deposit when the lease was signed back in March).
Michael, been following your progress. Looks like a fun place. I could see us doing that when my daughter gets completely fed up with the corporate world!
Thanks! It's been a long road, for sure.We first made contact with these folks over a year ago, and we opened on Labor Day.
Everything has cost more and taken longer than expected, and we were getting inspections up until a few days before we opened. Learned an awful lot about commercial real estate, and how utterly different it is than closing on a house.
Fortunately, we ended up with a great general contractor (recommended by our architect). Only a couple of construction delays, but all of that is now behind us.
The marketing efforts seem to be working, and we just had our first word of mouth enrollment for classes today - it's a "teacher in-service" day for the school district, so the studio is hosting a full day camp.
Fingers crossed that we'll be earning enough money to cover all our expenses when we start having to pay rent in December (first two months are free, per the lease, and we already made the first lease payment along with the deposit when the lease was signed back in March).
If you're curious, they are taking applications for new franchises. We've heard there is an interested party in PA, though I don't know where, exactly. New stores being planned for both TN and SC (base of operations is in NC, with something like 10 studios there).
A couple of notes about living with a pickup truck since Tuesday. My favorite thing about it is the power rear window. I open the rear slider and the sunroof and it makes for fantastic ventilation. Tonight on the way home, I had all 4 windows down, the sunroof open, & the rear slider open. I think it’s the closest thing I’ve ever owned to a convertible;).
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I really do like the change of scenery sitting really high up. It definitely gives me a more expansive view of what’s going on up ahead. No rain since I got it on Tuesday, so it is still sparkling clean.
On a side note, the pre delivery detail is perfect. There isn’t even a hint of a swirl mark anywhere.
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After spending a little time with it, I have to say I am extremely pleased with the condition. This is a super clean example. The only standout cosmetic issues are the color difference between the plastic bumpers and body that always come with time and the hazy light lenses. The latter I will be addressing with the $115 worth of replacements I just ordered off ebay. The former is just a fact of using differing materials for a body. It is what it is. I’d be afraid to try to get it corrected.
Oh, a puc of underhood. Could eat a meal off this thing.
...ok maybe later. Odd that I was able to post the last round of pucs from my phone, but now it is not functioning again.
'11 GMC Sierra 1500; '98 Alfa 156 2.0TS; '08 Maser QP; '67 Coronet R/T; '13 Fiat 500c; '20 S90 T6; '22 MB Sprinter 2500 4x4 diesel; '97 Suzuki R Wagon; '96 Opel Astra; '11 Mini Cooper S
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2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
Was thinking of setting up a little dog run for my 4 legger. Putting a doggy door in an existing door isn’t an option for me. Do you know if there are kits available for doggy doors when you have to drill through concrete and brick?
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2001 Prelude Type SH, 2022 Highlander XLE AWD, 2025 Camry SE AWD
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
For the current house, we do have a stone fascia that they had to cut through. That seemed pretty routine for them, and they did do a great job.
Their website should provide you with a local dealer to speak to. They're not the cheapest doors, but they made really well.
www.halepetdoor.com
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
2024 Audi Q8 e-tron - 2017 911 C4S - 2025 BRZ - 2023 A6 Allroad - 2024 Genesis GV60 - 2019 Cayman
jmonroe
'18 Legacy Limited with 3.6R (Mrs. j's)
2017 BMW X3 - value $30K+ is now $120/yr cheaper to insure than my 2006 BMW that is worth maybe $6K.
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Since the Jetta went back, we "suspended" the insurance for 6 months, so the multi-car discount still applies to the Outback.
But, the franchise we hitched our wagon to requires us to maintain $500K of insurance on the vehicles, so there will be a small bump in the premium for that (was $300K previously).
Seems silly, since the business is conducted in a specific location; not sure why our cars need to have higher coverage.
Whatever. It's just money.
Which is finally starting to come in, now that we've opened the doors.
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I think my first experience with TS was when I test drove the 1998 Maxima 5 speed. nailed it coming up a curved on ramp to the highway, in 2nd or 3rd gear, and just about shot off into the woods. I learned to really hang on after that, and be a little more careful punching the throttle.
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Everything has cost more and taken longer than expected, and we were getting inspections up until a few days before we opened. Learned an awful lot about commercial real estate, and how utterly different it is than closing on a house.
Fortunately, we ended up with a great general contractor (recommended by our architect). Only a couple of construction delays, but all of that is now behind us.
The marketing efforts seem to be working, and we just had our first word of mouth enrollment for classes today - it's a "teacher in-service" day for the school district, so the studio is hosting a full day camp.
Fingers crossed that we'll be earning enough money to cover all our expenses when we start having to pay rent in December (first two months are free, per the lease, and we already made the first lease payment along with the deposit when the lease was signed back in March).
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On a side note, the pre delivery detail is perfect. There isn’t even a hint of a swirl mark anywhere.
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I was looking at used Ridgelines - like any Honda product, they don’t depreciate at all. Not many of the new body style under $30k.
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Get a Frontier. A real Man's truck!
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