CheoMSP3-C3
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- 2016 GLA 45 AMG
Good morning all.
Bruce what part of Boston are you coming to.
Sorry about your leg Gary.
Bruce what part of Boston are you coming to.
Sorry about your leg Gary.
NEMOC Random BS Thread
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hey bruce...i'll be in the city around that time...well...i'm just going to logan to drop someone off...then hightailing it to revere.
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- 96 Miata M-Edition, 2015 Mazda 3 Hatch
where is the condo Jen? Farmington?
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- 2016 GT ST 47A
What he said about the heat pump. Our townhouse, which we purchased new, had one and even though we were a middle unit my budget bill for electric was $140mo. IMO you never really felt warm like you do with a electric/gas baseboard.
Nice Bruce....now you can add locksmith to your vast array of titles.
Ouch...sux to hear and hope you make a speedy recovery.
Jenn,
something to think about. That may not seem like a lot of work, but it is a lot of removation for a condo. If it were a house it would be one thing. The other thing to consider (I found this out the hard way), most condo's were not built to the highest standards. Meaning that to do the tile floor not only does the laminet and the linolieum need to come up but you will need to lay a whole new subfloor before you can tile. The interior doors seem simple but can become a nightmare because most likely everything is not square and it will take some time to put new ones in.
I hope you don't take it the wrong way, I just wanted to let you know that it will be more work than it originally looks like. If you're willing to put in the time and money, like I am, then it will be well worth it.
The heating system is a whole other issue. If it is electric or baseboard it is a major amount of work to go to forced air or anything else. Transitioning to a pella stove is also difficult because the condo board will need to approve allowing you cut a whole in the roof to vent the stove.
Have you recieved the condo association regulations yet and been able to read through them carefully?
Don't want to sound negative, just pointing out things to look at that I learned from having a condo. Next time its a house for me.
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ya, i'm game...got's some electrical skills, know how to tile now....paint...ya, we could get a lot done in a weekend with some help!Howdy Ho Neighbors!
Sorry to hear Gary. Hope it all works out.
Nice DIY Bruce! Keep those tumblers rollin'.
Jenn, maybe we could have a NEPOC "Mod the condo" weekend.
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- 92 & 16 Meyatas
my son in laws build
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS3VDN72wyQ
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HS3VDN72wyQ
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- 96 Miata M-Edition, 2015 Mazda 3 Hatch
In three years I've laid down 3300 square feet of asphalt w/ drains, put in a new furnace and water heater, and put a new roof on.
To do: Tile floor in basement, new kitchen cabinets, central air, exterior paint.
To do: Tile floor in basement, new kitchen cabinets, central air, exterior paint.
oh man, I am so agitated at work today!
Earlier, I told our user experience designers that they need to "fist-pound the ******* table," "please fist-pound the table" while making kicking-in-the-nuts motions. Then I told one of my friends, who's now a manager, that we need to have emergency beer drinking at his house because his s*** is whack and we probably won't be friends afterwards (lies, we'll be friends anyways, car geeks). And I want to hand out opinions to everyone.
I really need a beer!
Earlier, I told our user experience designers that they need to "fist-pound the ******* table," "please fist-pound the table" while making kicking-in-the-nuts motions. Then I told one of my friends, who's now a manager, that we need to have emergency beer drinking at his house because his s*** is whack and we probably won't be friends afterwards (lies, we'll be friends anyways, car geeks). And I want to hand out opinions to everyone.
I really need a beer!
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- 92 & 16 Meyatas
the only thing with the house is the up keep, especially the yard and exterior maintenence....some people just don't want anything to do with it, or don't have the time...
Tautochrone
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Mornin' peeps!
I left for work at 5:30am today and somehow managed to forget my coat. You'd think that something would've triggered in my head when I stepped out into the 30-degree air...but noooooo. It took me a 45 minute drive to my job site to realize I left it at home.
It went like this...
*Wakes up and showers*
*Gets dressed*
*Walks outside*
"Damn, it's freezing!"
*Gets in car and drives 45 minutes*
*Gets out of car at work*
"Damn, it's freezing!...Lemme get my co..."
*Swears a lot*
Anyone else do anything "extra-special" lately?
I left for work at 5:30am today and somehow managed to forget my coat. You'd think that something would've triggered in my head when I stepped out into the 30-degree air...but noooooo. It took me a 45 minute drive to my job site to realize I left it at home.
It went like this...
*Wakes up and showers*
*Gets dressed*
*Walks outside*
"Damn, it's freezing!"
*Gets in car and drives 45 minutes*
*Gets out of car at work*
"Damn, it's freezing!...Lemme get my co..."
*Swears a lot*
Anyone else do anything "extra-special" lately?
It was great of the no experior maintance at first, but inside is still the same amount of work. I am starting to get frustrated with all the rules and new regulations they keep passing. That and the noisey neighbors who stand on their decks watching everything I do.
My neighbor just was fined twice for letting is bike 'warm up too long'. My other neighbor was told that he needs to take the pipes off his bike. I live next door to him, he works thrid shift and has never once woke me up coming home.
If you can deal with the regulations then the condo is great if you don;t have the time or the desire to do all the outside work.
Tautochrone
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I did this once...it works.
Grab a beer (might need a bunch depending on how long it takes). Go outside on to your deck when they're staring at you from theirs, crack open a cold one....and just stare back. DONT FLINCH! They can smell fear. Eventually they'll realize you mean business and back down.
I like our condo. The key is to find a place with just the right amount of units. Not enough units (less than 20) and it will most likely be managed internally and one person's pet-peiv turns into a bi-law. Too many units (more than 100) and you'll never sell it because there are always plenty to choose from on the market...and the bi-laws can be just as bad.
Speaking of bikes, my neighbor has one. He warms it up in the morning around 7:00 and occasionally wake me up...but it's 7:00 and I should be getting up anyway. It's not too loud, but definitely audible 2 doors down... I've seen him roll the bike to the end of the driveway when he leaves late at night before starting it up. That's the respectable thing to do. I don't know if he was instructed to do that or does it on his own...but in anycase, he's a nice guy.
We're not supposed to work on our cars in the driveway according to our bi-laws...but when it comes to changing out snow tires, replacing a battery, or other simple stuff, I don't hesitate to pop the hood. No one has said anything to me...but I imagine there would be rats in other condo complexes with leering eyes ready to report me. I however, would think twice about doing anything that would require an impact wrench.
Speaking of bikes, my neighbor has one. He warms it up in the morning around 7:00 and occasionally wake me up...but it's 7:00 and I should be getting up anyway. It's not too loud, but definitely audible 2 doors down... I've seen him roll the bike to the end of the driveway when he leaves late at night before starting it up. That's the respectable thing to do. I don't know if he was instructed to do that or does it on his own...but in anycase, he's a nice guy.
We're not supposed to work on our cars in the driveway according to our bi-laws...but when it comes to changing out snow tires, replacing a battery, or other simple stuff, I don't hesitate to pop the hood. No one has said anything to me...but I imagine there would be rats in other condo complexes with leering eyes ready to report me. I however, would think twice about doing anything that would require an impact wrench.
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- 96 Miata M-Edition, 2015 Mazda 3 Hatch
I prefer to avoid HOA's whenever possible. My sister lost a sale on her townhouse in atlanta because of her HOA. The buyer wanted to put on a screened porch, and they shot it down. As a result, the buyer pulled out.
