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driver100 · May 2022

stickguy said:
Driver just make sure the unit has a drain line. When I was a kid we had a self contained unit. Got real old having to empty the pail all the time.

Great point Stick. We ordered one...and definitely wanted a timer, and a hose.

stickguy · May 2022

put in a bid on a house today. And having my agent put in a lot hold for a new build house. It's getting real!

current plan, I am listing this place in 2 weeks and going from there. Just going to rent up in the new area as needed.

driver100 · May 2022

qbrozen said:

tjc78 said:

The pool is the killer. More insurance and upkeep on the pool. Our place is only $400/quarter but no pool. It’s really only insurances, electric for the outside lights and maintenance.

When we looked at some larger complexes with pools it was more like what you are paying.

Meanwhile, I will likely never use it. At least it is there for guests.

But, the pool probably adds 10 or 20% to the value of your home.....a lot of people want to have a pool.

I was walking home after swimming in the pool, and this guy says he never uses the pool and doesn't want to pay for it and he wants it filled in. I said the value of your home will go down 25%....and it will!

stickguy · May 2022

I hope it adds 20% since I am about to list a big in ground pool heading into the summer season!

interesting fact from the realtor pros, but once the pandemic hit, pools became way more popular.

abacomike · May 2022

@driver100 said:
But, the pool probably adds 10 or 20% to the value of your home.....a lot of people want to have a pool.

I was walking home after swimming in the pool, and this guy says he never uses the pool and doesn't want to pay for it and he wants it filled in. I said the value of your home will go down 25%....and it will!

The pool just behind my building is an Olympic sized pool - but I never see anyone swimming. It’s our Village’s pool for 6 buildings. We have bathrooms there, showers and gas grills for pool parties.

About 1/2 a block away from my building is the community pool with a walking pool and an “L” shaped pool with loads of chaise lounges and chairs with tables and umbrellas for eating or card games. That pool area is for the entire community. On Saturdays, they always have a live band with singers performing. Saturday nights, there are live shows in our theater which is adjacent to the community pools 1/2 block away.

venture · May 2022

stickguy said:
it jumped quick. I filled up Sunday when I got home (and filled the mower gas can) and I think RUG was 4.05. Tuesday I drove by and it was up to about $4.30. I filled up the car today and I think it was about $4.45

there is a massive amount of profit gauging going on these days. Profiteering.

- - -
I read an article on MSN late last week and they said to fill up before Monday because the summer blend gas thingy was going to start.

oldfarmer50 · May 2022

henryn said:

andres3 said:
Pools are money pits; especially if you live in a Fascist State like California where they can impose new codes on an old Condo without the benefits of being "Grandfathered" in.
"Fasicist" and California in the same sentence? I don't think I've ever seen that before. Not to make this political (not my intent at all), but California is known as a very liberal state.

source: Wikipedia

Opposed to anarchism, democracy, liberalism, and Marxism,[5] fascism is placed on the far-right wing within the traditional left–right spectrum

I get your point but Wikipedia is probably not a source I would use to illustrate anything.

oldfarmer50 · May 2022

abacomike said:
I just checked on the price of PUG at Costco - $4.49 a gallon (RUG is $4.09). That's the highest price I have ever paid for PUG! I noticed online that the gas station across the street from my condo community entrance is selling PUG for the same price - $4.49. Since my Discover Card has 5% cash back on gasoline this quarter, I'll buy my gas there because Costco only accepts VISA. So that will bring the net cost of gas to $4.27. I think it's a Valero station.

Your PUG cost is our RUG cost.

tjc78 · May 2022

@stickguy said:
I hope it adds 20% since I am about to list a big in ground pool heading into the summer season!

interesting fact from the realtor pros, but once the pandemic hit, pools became way more popular.

Your house will be gone in one weekend with multiple offers without question.

My wife wants a pool at home and while I love a nice pool, I just can’t see spending 50K when we have a shore house.

We just discussed our summer plan and for the entire month of July and August she is going to stay down with the kids and my Mom and I will each spend a night or two at home during the week as needed. Good benefit of being WFH. It will be nice after work in the summer to take a walk on the beach. Will also be easier than lugging stuff back and forth all the time and fighting the Friday night traffic.

driver100 · May 2022

stickguy said:
I hope it adds 20% since I am about to list a big in ground pool heading into the summer season!

interesting fact from the realtor pros, but once the pandemic hit, pools became way more popular.

When the pandemic hit, the guys who install pools couldn't keep up with the demand.
Pools could become even more valuable with this big increase in gas prices, it will be cheaper to stay at home than to drive somewhere for the weekend.
Home prices in Canada spiked, the average home is now almost $1 million, but prices are dropping because of higher mortgage rates and inflation. Gas is almost $2 a liter, which is over $8 a gallon in Canada for a larger gallon...taking into account smaller gallon and the exchange we probably pay $5.50 U.S.D. for a U.S. gallon.
I need Snake to figure that one out.

explorerx4 · May 2022

Hey stickguy,
Where did you order your MAV? One of my kids finally test drove a Bronco Sport and is looking into buying one. The one she drove had a 2K ADM(of course).
I saw a place in NJ is doing orders for 2% under invoice. Chapman.

sda · May 2022

Profit is good, gouging NOT.

stickguy · May 2022

@explorerx4 said:
Hey stickguy,
Where did you order your MAV? One of my kids finally test drove a Bronco Sport and is looking into buying one. The one she drove had a 2K ADM(of course).
I saw a place in NJ is doing orders for 2% under invoice. Chapman.

Chapman. The philly dealer. They have a few different locations that work independently but do the same type of deal on orders. Percentage off varies but they were good to deal with. True to word and very efficient. No games at all.

I think QB ordered a Dodge through them.

stickguy · May 2022

Just keep in mind an order now can take a long time to arrive!

sda · May 2022

I am currently waiting at the VW dealer as the Passat is in for routine service. Like many, inventory is thin. Primarily Tiguans, Taos, Atlas, 2 Jettas. Markup from $2K TO $5K plus atleast another $1K of extras. I wonder if they would back off the price if serious to buy or take it or leave it stance.

explorerx4 · May 2022

@stickguy,
Thanks for the info on Chapman!

qbrozen · May 2022

@stickguy said:

@explorerx4 said:
Hey stickguy,
Where did you order your MAV? One of my kids finally test drove a Bronco Sport and is looking into buying one. The one she drove had a 2K ADM(of course).
I saw a place in NJ is doing orders for 2% under invoice. Chapman.

Chapman. The philly dealer. They have a few different locations that work independently but do the same type of deal on orders. Percentage off varies but they were good to deal with. True to word and very efficient. No games at all.

I think QB ordered a Dodge through them.

Yes. And a Jeep.
I had to correct their numbers both times, so be vigilant.

snakeweasel · May 2022

@henryn said:
Actually, I have studied the matter, and I did not find what you are saying. I quoted my source, do you have a source?

Yes my college courses and my econ degree.

Shall I explain in more detail on why I am correct? But to be concise the as you progress to the right you go through progressively limited government until you eliminate government altogether which is anarchy. Facsim is an authoritarian government which is the exact opposite of anarchy.

snakeweasel · May 2022

@henryn said:
I noticed this afternoon that gas had gone up about 15 cents, now averaging about $3.83 to $3.85 for RUG here in Houston.

$4.40 here in the burbs of Chicago.

snakeweasel · May 2022

The pool is the killer. More insurance and upkeep on the pool. Our place is only $400/quarter but no pool. It’s really only insurances, electric for the outside lights and maintenance.

When we looked at some larger complexes with pools it was more like what you are paying.

Meanwhile, I will likely never use it. At least it is there for guests.
But, the pool probably adds 10 or 20% to the value of your home.....a lot of people want to have a pool. I was walking home after swimming in the pool, and this guy says he never uses the pool and doesn't want to pay for it and he wants it filled in. I said the value of your home will go down 25%....and it will!

That is not always true. If you live someplace where it's warm all the time and people want them then maybe yes. If you live in more temperate climates where you cannot use it year round and most don't have one then no. Around where I live an inground pool is seen as a liability.

explorerx4 · May 2022

@qbrozen,
Thanks for that info, too!

snakeweasel · May 2022

I hope it adds 20% since I am about to list a big in ground pool heading into the summer season! interesting fact from the realtor pros, but once the pandemic hit, pools became way more popular.
When the pandemic hit, the guys who install pools couldn't keep up with the demand. Pools could become even more valuable with this big increase in gas prices, it will be cheaper to stay at home than to drive somewhere for the weekend. Home prices in Canada spiked, the average home is now almost $1 million, but prices are dropping because of higher mortgage rates and inflation. Gas is almost $2 a liter, which is over $8 a gallon in Canada for a larger gallon...taking into account smaller gallon and the exchange we probably pay $5.50 U.S.D. for a U.S. gallon. I need Snake to figure that one out.

2 CND is 1.55 USD and a liter is about .264 gallons so we are looking at about 5.87 USD. So you are close enough for government work.

kyfdx · May 2022

Any more political posts, and I might just show you what fascism means.

sda · May 2022

Oil/filter change, tire rotation, brake fluid flush, general inspection took about 1.5 hrs, $210 w/tax. Not cheap but not bad. I was surprised how quiet the service department was this morning, only 2 or 3 customers from 7am to around 9. I thought they would have been really busy.

fintail · May 2022

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fintail · May 2022

driver100 said:

stickguy said:
I hope it adds 20% since I am about to list a big in ground pool heading into the summer season!

interesting fact from the realtor pros, but once the pandemic hit, pools became way more popular.
When the pandemic hit, the guys who install pools couldn't keep up with the demand.
Pools could become even more valuable with this big increase in gas prices, it will be cheaper to stay at home than to drive somewhere for the weekend.
Home prices in Canada spiked, the average home is now almost $1 million, but prices are dropping because of higher mortgage rates and inflation. Gas is almost $2 a liter, which is over $8 a gallon in Canada for a larger gallon...taking into account smaller gallon and the exchange we probably pay $5.50 U.S.D. for a U.S. gallon.
I need Snake to figure that one out.

Still waiting for local prices to pull back. I check sales daily, still plenty going over list. We could pull back a full 25%, which would usually be considered a cataclysm, and that would put us back to Q2 2021. Prices here have risen ~20% YOY since 2014 or so. There has been real inflation out there long before the talking heads picked up on it, or cherry picked data points were used in official measures.

fintail · May 2022

I also have an econ degree and college courses. Feel free to PM me with some sources (some may whine about wiki, which can be debatable, but they offer nothing better in this case) . I expect a cacophony of crickets

snakeweasel said:

@henryn said:

Actually, I have studied the matter, and I did not find what you are saying. I quoted my source, do you have a source?

Yes my college courses and my econ degree.

Shall I explain in more detail on why I am correct? But to be concise the as you progress to the right you go through progressively limited government until you eliminate government altogether which is anarchy. Facsim is an authoritarian government which is the exact opposite of anarchy.

fintail · May 2022

Quite a few accusations of the latter helping with the former, some of which have something behind them:

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/show/why-corporations-are-reaping-record-profits-with-inflation-on-the-rise

https://www.thestar.com/business/2022/05/05/critics-accuse-loblaws-of-profiting-from-inflation-as-profits-surge-by-40.html

https://inthesetimes.com/article/inflation-gas-prices-economy-biden-democrats-labor

https://www.theguardian.com/business/2022/apr/27/inflation-corporate-america-increased-prices-profits

https://fortune.com/2022/02/19/inflation-profits-prices-companies-pandemic/

I predict it will finally start to trickle down three days from Monday.

sda said:
Profit is good, gouging NOT.

sda · May 2022

stickguy said:
put in a bid on a house today. And having my agent put in a lot hold for a new build house. It's getting real!

current plan, I am listing this place in 2 weeks and going from there. Just going to rent up in the new area as needed.

Great news! Where will you be moving? Often my wife states we need to get out of here and find some place remote. Our area has exploded in growth and congestion.

explorerx4 · May 2022

Congrats Stickguy!
We're lucky to have some family near where we are building, so we get spy shots of the progress every couple of weeks.
Exterior is coming along.

roadburner · May 2022

Another display I have at home…

explorerx4 · May 2022

My ionizer showed up, so I'm running it right now for 1/2 an hour.

mjfloyd1 · May 2022

snakeweasel said:

mjfloyd1 said:

@snakeweasel said:

I know I have used that phrase here before.

It still doesn’t make sense

It's just a mixing of metaphors.

I like my metaphors neat

roadburner · May 2022

I had a little spare time so I decided to dial in the sound of the basement home theater. I found that several settings on the HT receiver had changed. My bride never touches any settings other than on/off and volume so I can’t figure out what happened. On the bright side I used that opportunity to confirm all the correct settings- going as far as to fine tune the SW crossover and low-pass filter; I even dug out my Radio Shack SPL meter to use with the test tones build into the HTR. I think that the final result sounds really good- especially considering how little I spent on it.

Michaell · May 2022

Was there a preponderance of bass? Perhaps Joel Goodson snuck into your house.

qbrozen · May 2022

Found this at a store in SC. Could not resist. It spins.

laurasdada · May 2022

Late to the party, Driver, but I just bought:
Honeywell TP70WKN 70 Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier

Been running for about a week in the (large) basement, it hasn't (yet?) read less than 58% RH, I've got it currently set for 45%. Good reviews, decent sized tank and I've attached the outflow hose.

So far, all listed HOAs sound low to me. We actually pay HOAs for our neighborhood association (pool, clubhouse, bocce courts under construction) as well as a "Landowners Association" fee for maintenance of the entire development. But, so far from what I've seen, a very good job being done. Our pool won't be open until summer of '23, but there is the common pool area, should we desire to mix with the lowlanders (we live on "The Ridge"). Also, a small lakefront beach available to all. Ocean beaches a short drive away.

Coyotes, foxes, turkeys, etc. quite common here. Our dog has a witching hour every night, where he paces, whines quietly and looks out windows, pining to be with his wild relatives. Who would love to meet and eat him.

I think I paid $4.45 for Costco PUG last weekend, but I'm using so little gas (short trips on electricity, mostly.
And, longer trips averaging 30+mpg when in hybrid mode) that I haven't yet shed my more normal tear when gas prices rise significantly. I think I mentioned that my last time between a fill with Dino, I drove 600 miles and averaged 102mpg; 80% nuclear to 20% ooze mix during that time.

Hope all are happy, healthy and wealthy.

laurasdada · May 2022

And now for something completely different: Does anyone here, or know of anyone, with experience with the Softub brand of hot tubs?

henryn · May 2022

sda said:
Oil/filter change, tire rotation, brake fluid flush, general inspection took about 1.5 hrs, $210 w/tax. Not cheap but not bad. I was surprised how quiet the service department was this morning, only 2 or 3 customers from 7am to around 9. I thought they would have been really busy.

Quicklane at the Ford dealer will do my F150 for $49.95 (synthetic oil, tire rotation, inspect everything but no brake fluid flush). It runs about $60 all in with taxes and fees. The nearby Chrysler dealer gets about $90 all in for the same service. How much was the brake fluid flush?

driver100 · May 2022

laurasdada said:
Late to the party, Driver, but I just bought:
Honeywell TP70WKN 70 Pint Energy Star Dehumidifier

Hope all are happy, healthy and wealthy.

Thanks for the info @laurasdada. I let MrsD100 work on getting a dehumidifier, I had a full week of tennis and pickleball, plus dealing with the insurance company for a sewage leak in the basement, and dealing with the city to try and get compensated for the damage which occurred due to their clogged pipe.

MrsD100 came up with this model with 4 out of 5 stars;

HOGARLABS 3500 Sq Ft 50 Pint Dehumidifier for Home Basements Bathroom Bedroom, Dehumidifiers with Drain Hose for Medium to Large Room, Intelligent Humidity Control Dehumidifier with Laundry Dry

There are hundreds of models that seem similar in what they will do.
Thanks for passing along the information @laurasdada

laurasdada · May 2022

She's a beauty, Driver!

explorerx4 · May 2022

@driver100,
Will you be able to run a drain hose? 6+ gallons of water is a lot to lift to empty the bucket.

roadburner · May 2022

@Michaell said:
Was there a preponderance of bass? Perhaps Joel Goodson snuck into your house.

No, but most of the settings were wrong. It just sounds more cohesive now. For example, the SW crossover was set at 80 Hz and the Take Classic 5.1 speaker system calls for 115 Hz to 120 Hz.

sda · May 2022

henryn said:

sda said:
Oil/filter change, tire rotation, brake fluid flush, general inspection took about 1.5 hrs, $210 w/tax. Not cheap but not bad. I was surprised how quiet the service department was this morning, only 2 or 3 customers from 7am to around 9. I thought they would have been really busy.
Quicklane at the Ford dealer will do my F150 for $49.95 (synthetic oil, tire rotation, inspect everything but no brake fluid flush). It runs about $60 all in with taxes and fees. The nearby Chrysler dealer gets about $90 all in for the same service. How much was the brake fluid flush?

The brake fluid flush was about $90. The VW takes the newer spec 508 which is essentially 0-20w synthetic and who knew, an up charge. Thankfully no suggestions for additional needs.

Michaell · May 2022

roadburner said:

@Michaell said:

Was there a preponderance of bass? Perhaps Joel Goodson snuck into your house.

No, but most of the settings were wrong. It just sounds more cohesive now. For example, the SW crossover was set at 80 Hz and the Take Classic 5.1 speaker system calls for 115 Hz to 120 Hz.

I understand the words but have no idea what you just said.

As long as it’s better, that’s what counts.

oldfarmer50 · May 2022

henryn said:

sda said:
Oil/filter change, tire rotation, brake fluid flush, general inspection took about 1.5 hrs, $210 w/tax. Not cheap but not bad. I was surprised how quiet the service department was this morning, only 2 or 3 customers from 7am to around 9. I thought they would have been really busy.
Quicklane at the Ford dealer will do my F150 for $49.95 (synthetic oil, tire rotation, inspect everything but no brake fluid flush). It runs about $60 all in with taxes and fees. The nearby Chrysler dealer gets about $90 all in for the same service. How much was the brake fluid flush?

That’s a great price for synthetic. Wally World Mobil 1 around me is $25/gal. My Ford takes 8 quarts so $50 for just the oil.

oldfarmer50 · May 2022

explorerx4 said:
My ionizer showed up, so I'm running it right now for 1/2 an hour.

What brand did you get and from whom?

henryn · May 2022

explorerx4 said:
My ionizer showed up, so I'm running it right now for 1/2 an hour.

The first time I used the ionizer in the Pacifica, I left the engine running, with A/C on recirculate for about 30 minutes. This was recommended in one Youtube video in order to get the full effect within the air ducts.

I go back far enough to remember when no one would think of leaving a car running for 30 minutes due to fear of overheating.

roadburner · May 2022

Michaell said:

roadburner said:

@Michaell said:

Was there a preponderance of bass? Perhaps Joel Goodson snuck into your house.

No, but most of the settings were wrong. It just sounds more cohesive now. For example, the SW crossover was set at 80 Hz and the Take Classic 5.1 speaker system calls for 115 Hz to 120 Hz.

I understand the words but have no idea what you just said.

As long as it’s better, that’s what counts.

The frequency response of the Take Classic system speakers only extends down to 115 Hz. If the subwoofer crossover is set at 80 Hz there is a "hole" in the frequency response from 80 Hz to 115 Hz. The crossover settings vary based on the speakers, subwoofer, and the acoustics of the room. In my main system the speakers extend down to at least 60 Hz, so the sub crossover is set at 80 Hz to let the sub handle the low frequency energy and let the other speakers handle the rest of the frequency spectrum.

explorerx4 · May 2022

@oldfarmer50,
I bought one off Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Enerzen-Commercial-Industrial-Deodorizer-Sterilizer/dp/B00JAP7388/ref=lp_510196_1_1?th=1
It is small enough to just about fit into the cowl area, I covered the cowl openings with a couple of upside down boxes and a towel.
I also ran it inside the car.

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