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I guess it is better than, "Hi, I'm Darrel and this is my brother Darrel, and my other brother Darrel".
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I am not sure if that is good enough proof. He may sue for libel and slander.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
If you wait long enough you might inherit one.Just get it cleaned though!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Let's see.....
No, I actually do have bigger things to concern me than being siued by a dead cat but I appreciate the concern.....
Not from me. We bought one in 1986 for the den. We gave it to our housekeeper in 1995. It was like new when her husband came to get it. I think that she still has it.
Richard
You said it...I'd say your parents new exactly what they were doing.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
I think that J.C. Penney's still makes those sofas
Back in the mid 70’s on our way out of the mall we were walking through Penney’s to get to the parking lot and we came upon a 4 piece sectional that caught Mrs. jmonroe’s eye. It was made of that stuff and she figured it would be perfect for the family room with 2 boys that always had friends over. Being sectional, she was constantly reconfiguring that room. It seems like it always had a different set up. I thought it was great; kept her occupied and out of furniture stores.
Don't dare purchase a used one unless you have it professionally cleaned. That fabric can hold some real soil and germs if it isn't cleaned ever so often. Still, it holds up to most any treatment.
As far as cleaning it, we took the covers off of the pillows and tossed it in the washing machine with cold water and some mild soap product (I think it was Woolite). Put in on the spin cycle again, tossed it in the dryer for a few minutes on low heat and then stuffed the pillows back in while it was still a little damp and we never had a problem doing that. It never shrunk and we did that lots of times over the years.
We had that thing for a looong time. We finally gave it to someone whose kid moved out of a dorm and got an apartment their junior year at school.
You just can’t kill that stuff.
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
I wouldn't buy or use any used furniture due to bedbugs.
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
Goodness, back then, who knew we would live long enough for our new furniture to become antiques !!
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
Not from me. We bought one in 1986 for the den. We gave it to our housekeeper in 1995. It was like new when her husband came to get it. I think that she still has it.
You gave it away and not to me? How selfish of you.... :surprise:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usn93bPS-n4
Website for store identifying USA made furniture.
http://www.homefurniturefl.com/
"Just because a product is made in U.S.A., however, doesn’t mean we’re avoiding sending our American consumer dollars to China. An April 8, 2009, Wall Street Journal article detailed how one furniture company – Craftmaster, Inc. – was weathering the economic downturn. Dongguan, China-based Samson Holding Ltd. owns the American-sounding Craftmaster brand, and their Taylorsville, NC plant basically assembles furniture after importing large amounts of upholstery fabric, wooden frames and other furniture parts from China."
Source:
Buy American Mention of the Week
2014 Malibu 2LT, 2015 Cruze 2LT,
SELFISH ??? Look who’s talking. To me it sounds like you want EVERYTHING. Start thinking of your poster buddies for once will ya. :mad:
That guy has enough for all of us (even a host or two, maybe).
jmonroe
'15 Genesis V8 with Ultimate Package and '18 Legacy Limited 6 cyl
You gave it way and not to jmonroe? How selfish of you!
There! That's better.
A few days later, I got a letter from the same dealer. Basically, it read that they are looking for used 07 Fusions in excellent condition, KBB listed it's value as XXXXX and they thought it could be worth more.
It was enough to make we want to go for a test drive.
I got my numbers, wrote down some notes, and went over there today.
What I was interested in was not there.
Kind of disappointed, stopped to top off the tank and noticed gas went up after holding steady for the last few weeks.
None of that will matter tomorrow when we head to New Hampshire to watch a couple of NCAA tournament ice hockey games.
Although we are going to 2 games, I had to buy a 3 game package.
2 tickets ordered online from Ticketmaster and printed out on my home printer would have cost $173.
Going to a local Ticketmaster retail outlet was $40 cheaper???
I'm going to try to sell the game 3 tickets, but I figure I would have no chance to sell tickets I printed from my home computer.
Maybe you can ask if you can get on the housekeepers list.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
What I was interested in was not there.
And we didn't get the condo in Florida. We bid $95k and it went for $98. We probably should have gone higher, but who really knows.
I thought if we did want to leave a car there I think I would look for a 2 or 3 year old Fusion. They are excellent cars for the money, lots of room and comfortable. Ii'd also consider a Sonata. But, for now, it doesn't matter.
It is a learning experience. Sometimes it is worth it to go higher if you really want something....monetary value is a hard thing to judge...to me, if we had kept it for say 10 years......$3000 is $300 a year.....but, all you can do is try your best and hope.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I suppose this means I have to look for another place to stay the first week of November...
Your memory is good. The lady who owns the one with furniture changed her mind and wants to stay until at least the Fall. The bank one had a few advantages, better floor plan and bigger windows in the right location.
There is another one available but they are asking quite a bit more for it. We might put in an offer. Probably should have gone higher, but now i know what they mean by the phrase, "Buying a pig in a poke"
The idioms pig in a poke and sell a pup (or buy a pup) refer to a confidence trick originating in the Late Middle Ages, when meat was scarce, but cats and dogs (puppies) were not.[ The idiom pig in a poke can also simply refer to someone buying a low-quality pig in a bag because he or she did not carefully check what was in the bag.
Not exactly, we know what we are getting, but we have no idea what others are bidding. Buying through the bank is very risky, and they sell it with none of the responsibilities a normal sale would have...it is truly as is, you are on your own.
Might be better to do it through a real estate company, where you do have some rights...such as problems have to be disclosed.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Yes, the deal could fall through, and there are always 1 to 3 units available at any one time. 3 out of 72 units isn't too high considering 1 in three homes in Naples is empty.
I agree, house prices will probably go lowerer and prices won't be going up any time soon. Also, it would actually be better if we could take possession in November...later in the year.
It's a minor disappointment...and it is a learning experience, and usually these things turn out for the better.
I really appreciate your words of encouragement though...it all helps.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
LOL...If Fezo could stay in 52 different homes for one week he could sell his place and live in a different place every week. What a great plan!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
That's a possibility. Actually, we did arrive at a price, and she said she would honor that price if she does go ahead and sell. I think, with the furniture and appliances, and repairs her house is probably about $5k more,
and we know it is in excellent condition. So, that one might actually be better....maybe it was meant to be.
If prices drop more, yes, we could offer less, and save a few $1000 buying it later in the year.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2011 Hyundai Sonata, 2014 BMW 428i convertible, 2015 Honda CTX700D
I could do that in Naples. Just get a post office box and move every week into another empty house. The wife and kids might not like the plan but what the heck....
What a great plan. Then you can publish a book "How to Live on Practically Nothing in Sunny Florida and Get Your Name on as many Will Lists as Possible".
I'll get it published and sell it. Then we will make so much we can actually buy our own homes!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
On the way from the convention centre back to the airport (about a 30 minute ride) the hotel doorman called for the next car in line, a Lincoln Town Car. Not sure if these are actually limos or taxis...I think they are limos (Atlanta). The car was spotless, big and comfortable, and nice trim on the inside.
It seems a little inefficient in that it is a huge car, but the interior is not as big as many smaller cars. The seats are down pretty low too. I get the feeling a Ford Taurus would probably be larger inside, and the seating would be higher. However, for a used car, at the prices these go for...it too is a lot of car for the money. Though I doubt there is much "feel of the road", there is something to be said about one of these highway cruisers.
If we ever get a place in Florida maybe I would consider one of these, but I doubt they would fit in too many garages.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Happy birthday! How much do you charge to stay over and does that include breakfast?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
Not sure if we'll do a condo, small house or a villa next time around actually & if we'll even stay in Florida...have to see where the middle girl ends up. Love the Carolina's, could be neighbors Richard, depending on where the girl gets a job but we need a place with mild temps due to my spinal issues...can't do too much cold weather.
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Of course, timing will also decide where we do end up after all as usual...as it does in most everybody's lives. Who knows, we could end up in a really cold place to spend retirement!
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I am sure the TC is the benchmark for garage size in Florida. TCs are plentiful down there. Glad you got to ride in one. Now you know what true motoring is.... :P
On a side note, you are correct that as big as they are the interior isn't as huge as would expect, especially in the rear legroom category. The extra width is nice though.
2025 Ram 1500 Laramie 4x4 / 2023 Mercedes EQE 350 4Matic / 2022 Icon I6L Golf Cart
I think the rear seat in a Fusion is higher and has more legroom. It has a feeling of being substantial though....as in solid, quiet, elegant leather, nice wood trim. It isn't quite my thing yet, but I do get it. If I could own about 10 cars, I would like to have one of these to take for a ride once in awhile, that would be fun.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
I have this little farm up here in NY overlooking the Hudson valley that I could let go if the price was right. Nice views of the hills and cold as a witch's...uh...you know.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Looks like we have enough properties on this site to have a "Sales from the Frontlines" Timeshare Plan.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
If it's timeshares you want I will consider selling a week's stay in the barn. This will include a wonderful work-study program in the attached greenhouse. Lots of healthy exersize lifting 100lb. bales of potting soil up onto the potting bench.
Oh, and did I mention, there's a classic Corvette parked in there that you can look at.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
Does there happen to be a "farmers daughter"?
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
My, my, you are a dirty old man aren't you! Sorry, no daughters, just sons. One of them owns the Corvette. He's a martial arts instructor with a bunch of black belts so be careful you don't scratch his paint.
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
No no, it's just you know, all those stories,........farm, have to sleep in the barn, but, whatever you do, don't.......................................
That would make staying there a real exciting experience.
Not sure about the sons, but I am sure there is some kind of angle we can work on. Maybe there's something we can think of with the Corvette too.
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
2013 LX 570 2016 LS 460
Wouldn't be surprised if we do end up in NC...seems like the best compromise area right now.
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
I have a brother in law who had a farm. He said, if he won a million dollars he would just keep farming until it all disappeared too!
2017 MB E400 , 2015 MB GLK350, 2014 MB C250
might have to wait 3 years until my last kid graduates HS. Have to get her into a NC state school, and we can just sell the house and move down at the same time!
Gonna be nice to not be tied down to schools or kid activities finally. Can pick where i want to live into my "golden years", and not have to give it up for them.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
The Sandman
2023 Hyundai Kona Limited AWD (wife) / 2025 VW GTI (me) / 2019 Chevrolet Cruze Premier RS (daughter #1) / 2020 Hyundai Accent SE (daughter #2) / 2023 Subaru Impreza Base (son)
Clearwater is beautiful, and I do love the gulf but it is extremely congested down in Clearwater Beach where we were staying. If you drive anywhere, there is traffic. If you go to a restaurant, usually a minimum of an hour wait. Gets old rather quickly. All in all though it was a nice trip, and a pleasant break from reality.
To keep this auto related, the Taxi we took to dinner last night was a very old Studebaker.