Never thought retirement would be like this
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Pappy
Living the Dream
Well, I’m down to about a six hair comb over. Wife says I need a new comb. I told her for what....?
Things are hopping next door again. Last week some workers added steps on the deck, and today they brought in another big dumpster for something. The new owner has had his tractor down there all afternoon pretending to do some grading, running into some gigantic rocks underground. So many nice improvements. No more mosquitoes, maybe? If the neighbor lady sees it, she will wish she hadn't moved. I have to keep convincing myself every day I shouldn't have bought it. {sigh} But it's fun to speculate what he is going to do next.
That is one nice deck! But I think I would have taken down that tree to the right of the deck steps when they were doing all the tree removal. Looks pretty close to the deck. They are probably going to do some demo inside the house (carpet, walls, plumbing fixtures, etc.), so they will need a dumpster. Is the new owner going to try to sell it or rent it? Looks like a "flip house" to me. Keep taking pics...it's interesting to me! Whatever improvements they make....it just makes your property value go up!
Hey there! Hope you got rested up some. The decorations can always wait a few days, or did you jump on them already?
She really does have a nice deck. And I also can't believe he is leaving those trees around the house. Maybe he's getting a different company to take them down. Here is a picture from the back, and you can't even see the big hickory in the front yard about 20 feet from the house. That tree to the right leaning toward the house is the one they got into a fuss about. She tried to get him to take it down and he wouldn't even if she helped pay.
She just did some remodeling inside, painting outside, and a new roof. The only thing he might do inside is make it more suitable for 3 single renters. I don't think he'll flip it, just rent it.
Mrs Mills - Mairzy Doats & Dozy Doats (with Felix the Cat)
Gladys Mills (1918–1978), known as Mrs Mills, was an English pianist who was active in the 1960's and 1970's, and released many records. Her repertoire included many sing-along and party tunes (and honky-tonk style piano). I like this song better without the words.
Gladys Mills (1918–1978), known as Mrs Mills, was an English pianist who was active in the 1960's and 1970's, and released many records. Her repertoire included many sing-along and party tunes (and honky-tonk style piano
). I like this song better without the words. 
Pappy
Living the Dream
Two dumpsters? Whoa, they are going to spend some major dollars for an inside remodel! Maybe the return with rental dollars will pay for it? Now don't you go "dumpster diving" after dark! LOL Yep, that tree to the right in the picture sure is leaning. Is it on her property or the next door neighbors? Hard to tell with the driveway.
Yeah, I'm stumped now. He couldn't be flipping, because he paid $300K for the property and the lot is too narrow. There is not even room for a driveway. The tree that's leaning is on the other property. He owns both now. The driveway was shared before. That's why it wouldn't be a good purchase for anyone else but the two of us.
He remodeled one duplex, right next to his own house, just for his grandkids to stay in when they come visit, so my former neighbor says.
Rent in the neighborhood is about $1200/mo for a place that 3 unrelated people can live in (even with only one bath), no better than that house. But lots of tax deductions for landlords.
Could be one dumpster is for more trees? Guess I'll have to wait and see. I sort of think he is going to build something in the back. I suppose I could just ask him, but that's too easy. It's more fun speculating. LOL!
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$300K? Dang, property values in the Athens area is high! But it is a college town, I get that. I don't think the dumpster is for trees (I could be wrong), tree removal companies usually bring in a "chipper" for the small branches and a bigger log truck to haul off the big pieces. The plot thickens..........keep your eyes open and the camera ready! LOL
Tree guys are back this morning with both a bucket AND a crane. Taking down that leaning tree right now. Two guys also working on the deck. Lots of noise from the chipper. Kind of an energizing vibration going on in the air. Maybe all this activity will rub off, and I'll get some work done today!
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Three hundred K, whew that is a bargain here. House like the ones pictured, add fifty grand at least.
Yeah, this house has one tiny bathroom, a tiny little kitchen (I mean like 12'x12' tiny), and 3 small bedrooms. Built in 1939. The only thing it's got going for it---it's brick and probably built to last. The price is all about location. Same house outside of town would go for max $80,000, I bet.
Shali, all over where you live is probably considered a great location!
Shalimar
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Yes it is. At least I don’t live in Vancouver where basic houses cost over a million dollars. It is insane.
Pappy
Living the Dream
A member mentioned in another thread that she has been trying to remember things as far back as she can and writing them down. One purpose was to point out how things have changed.
When I go back that far, what I remember are things only kids would care about, but I've found it can become really interesting sometimes if you instead think, "Why was it like that back then?" Finding some answers to those types of questions is like a big puzzle and keeps drawing me in deeper. I'll just leave it at that.
I ran across another old photo a few days ago that triggered a memory, and I've been trying to fill in with some grown up information.
More on that later...
When I go back that far, what I remember are things only kids would care about, but I've found it can become really interesting sometimes if you instead think, "Why was it like that back then?" Finding some answers to those types of questions is like a big puzzle and keeps drawing me in deeper. I'll just leave it at that.
I ran across another old photo a few days ago that triggered a memory, and I've been trying to fill in with some grown up information.
More on that later...
Pappy
Living the Dream
I write down things that I remember, as a child or teen, and keep them in a 3-ring binder. I hope my kids will get a kick out of some of the things the old man did. Sometimes it’s hard to separate exactly how it happened or how you think it happened.
