Learned'd VIII: Less Bewbs, Same Nonsense

[numbnuts240]

OK

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[ADDirishboy]

I want an exhaust for my Titan. It has an AIRAID intake already. Needs exhaust. Needs more loud.

[float_6969]

Does BRM make anything for it?

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Mornin' folks!

[frapjap]

Morning Ben!

Hows the healing? Feeling any better yet?

[sx moneypit]

Morning Ben!

Hows the healing? Feeling any better yet?

Mornin' Ray!Arm is still a little tender but feels a helluva lot better than a couple of weeks ago.

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Morning folks.

Woke up to the pressing urge of a massive power dump this morning. Must've been the indian food we had for dinner!

[Kompresshun]

Woke up to the pressing urge of a massive power dump this morning. Must've been the indian food we had for dinner!

Mornin' guys.

I'm exhausted from the weekend. We went and looked at a house on Saturday, which Kristen liked but I wasn't very impressed with. Of course everything she likes is in a neighborhood and has zero acreage...

We also went Saturday night and raced go-karts with some people from the branch i'll be moving over to. It rained off and on though, so the track was pretty nuts. I also wasn't very impressed with the karts either... the "Thunder Road" karts were supposed to be fast and at most they may have hit 25mph. Lame... I'm surprised we didn't get kicked off the track for being stupid too. We kept trying to knock each other off the track

Then the rest of the weekend was spent trying to clean and organize the house. Looks like we're gonna get a storage unit from PODs and store some of our crap to better stage the house. Hopefully that'll mean a quick sale.

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Morning Chris!
I have to tell you something. You were right, I was mowing the yard wrong.
It does take at least 5 beers. A sixth could have easily been consumed. And then there is the post lawn beer, which was also unavailable. I will not make these mistakes again.

That's neat that they didn't give you a hard time about bump each other. The fast track up here heavily frowns upon contact with other karts and will kick you right off.

Staging the house is a fantastic idea. Does Kristen want the subdivision house, or is it just that the traits she wants in a home are typically found in the neighborhoods with smaller yards?

[Kompresshun]

I know what it takes to mow a yard pretty well!

Kristen doesn't like the idea being out in the country and honestly I don't either. The problem is she sees nothing wrong with the neighbors being right next to us, where to me it's awful. Basically I don't want to be close enough that I feel like I have to talk to my neighbors when I walk outside and see them. Call it unsocial or grumpy, but I don't always like talking to people when I get home.

She likes newer houses it seems like this time around more than the older houses. Most have been in subdivisions, which i've told her very clearly i'm not interested in. No more subdivisions unless the house is REALLY nice.

We've found a few neighborhoods though that are a good compromise. Neighbors aren't too far, but the lots are big and they're older houses so no HOA to worry about. I've found a few houses I love though that have 1+ acres and she seems to like too, so i'm hoping I can sell her on one those. I told her my bare minimum is .75 acres and that's really pushing it. 1+ acres is what I really want.

[numbnuts240]

The problem is she sees nothing wrong with the neighbors being right next to us, where to me it's awful. Basically I don't want to be close enough that I feel like I have to talk to my neighbors when I walk outside and see them. Call it unsocial or grumpy, but I don't always like talking to people when I get home.

THIS. i want my next house to have zero view, or greatly reduced even during autumn, of my immediate neighbors. the only neighbors that i speak to are the couple next door, otherwise i keep to myself as much as humanly possible without seeming like a creep.

[nissangirl74]

One acre might not be enough, depending on how the house is situated on the lot. The new NICO HQ is smack dab in the middle of 1.3 acres and the neighbors still feel close. Nothing like we have now, but still closer than I imagined. I hope she gives in and lets you have the 1.0 acre lot

[Kompresshun]

I think 1+ acres will do the job just fine for me. I don't mind neighbors, but right now the front of each house on our street is maybe 50ft apart. Probably not even that much. We have a decent sized yard, but when I go in the front yard it's hard to avoid my neighbors. Especially the old couple that annoys the piss out of me because they complain about everything from where my satellite sits to everyone's grass being too tall.

[frapjap]

Especially the old couple that annoys the piss out of me because they complain about everything from where my satellite sits to everyone's grass being too tall.

Ask them to buy you out and you'll leave the neighborhood forever!

[nissangirl74]

Wear a pair of earbuds every time you walk out of the house. If they start talking to you, start screaming at them at the top of your lungs "CAN'T HEAR YOU" while pointing to your ears. It's childish but who the hell cares? You get what you give.

[Bubba1]

Especially the old couple that annoys the piss out of me because they complain about everything from where my satellite sits to everyone's grass being too tall.

Ask them to buy you out and you'll leave the neighborhood forever!

Or you could wash your car/mow your lawn wearing a thong. Guarantee there'd be for sale signs cropping up quickly.

[WDRacing]

These days you'll get arrested and CPS will take your kids.

My immediate neighbor I've only seen once. She doesn't leave the house...

My other neighbor is about 100 yards up the street in the same direction. They on the other hand, are awesome. There is a field of nice grass that separates our houses, they don't care that my boys use the field and play ALL around their house. They have a mini farm. Peacocks, pigs, 12 cats, 7-8 coon hounds, horses, donkeys, goats and guinea hens. They let my boys play with all of them.

1 acre isn't enough for me to be happy. I would need at least 2 full acres. My house, gardens and outbuilding eat about a full acre of property.

Whatever you get, I hope it's f*** awesome dude. Seems like a lot of the Nico staff is making a transition into new housing.

[Kompresshun]

I've found plenty of stuff in our price range with up to 8 acres, but the thing is I don't want to keep up with anymore than 2-2.5 acres. I don't want to live in the typical subdivision, but i'm by no means cut out for living way out in the country either and having to maintain a large piece of land. I just don't have time to maintain that kind of property.

I hope it's awesome too. We've found plenty of nice houses, but it's just finding one she likes that has the acreage or the shop I want on it.

The only other thing i've warned the wife about is that I will be getting another dog when we move and she doesn't get to pick this time. I'm not ending up with another little braindead idiot beaner dog. Our current two dogs are alright, but the youngest one can be kinda stupid. Lab, Golden Retriever, or Boxer are the only acceptable breeds this time.

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The only other thing i've warned the wife about is that I will be getting another dog when we move and she doesn't get to pick this time. I'm not ending up with another little braindead idiot beaner dog. Our current two dogs are alright, but the youngest one can be kinda stupid. Lab, Golden Retriever, or Boxer are the only acceptable breeds this time.

LMAO. beaner dog. I told Lindsey that I should get to pick the dog next time. She seemed fine with that until I told her I want a poodle. (for real, I want one- they're smart, big, and look mean as f*** when they bare their teeth. No one is going to mess with you). Plus, I wouldn't trim it to look like a b****.


After that, the story became about how if I pick the dog, I'll be the one training it, raising it, taking it out at all hours of the night, etc when its a puppy. I'm not all that interested in that. As a result, she'll probably get to pick the dog. She wants a German Sheppard, but I do NOT want 3 colors of fur, everywhere, all the time. My backup is a Doberman, but she isn't completely on board because "its not soft, its just muscley." But they're smart, intimidating looking (that'll keep the neighbors away), and incredibly loyal.

[Kompresshun]

I had a doberman and she was an excellent dog, but my roommate and I had issues with our dogs so she ended up getting taken to the humane society. Not by my choice though - my d!ck roommate to her there because I made him get rid of one of his dogs. It was a Chow and it destroyed EVERYTHING plus it was mean as hell. Him and his animals weren't there too long after that either.

Anyways, I wouldn't mind having a German Shepard but they're not my favorite dogs nor are Poodles. I don't want a mean dog - I want a loyal and obedient dog. Retrievers and Boxers are some of the best when it comes to that IMHO. I've had several retrievers over the years and they seriously are the best natured dogs ever.

We've gotten a couple of dogs from the humaine society and normally I do like to rescue dogs, but this time i'm planning on just getting one from a person. I want a dog that is already a couple of years old and trained, because I don't want to have to go through all of the training again.

[WDRacing]

I've had 2 Dobes and I have been involved with their breeding and training. They are AWESOME animals. They are so smart they get bored with easy tricks and tasks.

Shepards are also very smart, but they are biters. Almost every one I know has bitten someone. My uncle has bred and raised Shepards for a long time. They are great dogs, but they bite.

Boxers are one of the dumbest breeds. I have nothing good to say about them at all.

I want another Dobe. Kate wants Chocolate Lab. We'll probably get a Lab...

[Kompresshun]

I've never met a dumb Boxer. Everyone i've known that has had one said they were some of the best damn dogs they had, but their health can suck at times. Considering i've had 1 yellow lab and 1 golden retriever with health problems though, I think that it's something you have to deal with in a lot of larger breeds.

I honestly think we'll probably end up with another retriever when all is said and done. Kristen doesn't really care for Boxers or Dobermans either. There are some other breeds that might make it on the list too. Honestly as long as it's 50+ lbs and is good natured, I don't care what it is.

As Ron Swanson says - "Ditch the terrier. Any dog under 50lbs is basically a cat and cats are pointless."

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Your old roommate sounds like an epic d!ck, Chris. I agree with you, Chow's SUCK. Never met a decent one, ever. That, and I was chased up a tree by two of them when I was little.

I don't want a mean dog, just a mean looking dog that says "dont f*** with this house" when we aren't home or " you don't want to mess with this chick running for exercise today." Loyalty, intelligence and obedience are the highest on the list.

Chocolate labs are pretty awesome. Brian- If you need a reliable, trustworthy breeder I can put you in touch. If you still know folks in the Dobie business in a few years, its likely that I'll still be interested. Our dog now is only 3-4 years old. Were any of your Dobes cuddlers, Brian?

Thanks for the info on the sheppards. Our dog gets testy, but she doesn't bite. I'd hate to have to pay a large sum of money to someone and/or put the dog down because of a mishap like that.

[frapjap]

Honestly as long as it's 50+ lbs and is good natured, I don't care what it is.

Mastiff!!!! They're the freggin' best. So big they don't care whats around them because nothing is a threat. Amazing with kids. Very, very well mannered and smart. If I wasn't allergic to them like crazy, I'd have two!

[Kompresshun]

I wouldn't mind having a Great Dane either, but Kristen thinks i'm nuts for that one. I've thought about a Great Pyrenees too.

[Bubba1]

I wouldn't mind having a Great Dane either, but Kristen thinks i'm nuts for that one. I've thought about a Great Pyrenees too.

I say Beagles FTW. We have two. Awesome dogs, one of them is sleeping at my feet while I type this.

[Kompresshun]

I love Beagles - they're excellent dogs. I have two smaller dogs right now though and they're the wife's babies. I want a big dog for myself that will probably spend a lot of time outside as long as the weather is suitable.

[frapjap]

Good morning!
How were you weekends?

We had a whirlwind of a couple of days. Went to a Blessing of the Fleet with Lindseys dad. Saw the fattest, most Boston priest ever tossing holy water on the boats. Did a long sail with him and a few others and got back home that night.
Went sky diving yesterday- thats a freggin blast. The scariest part was this tiny 1 engine plane that we were climbing in. Its a rush man, very cool.
Went to a car show/meet after that to put a for sale sign on the Miata. The scene has changed so much. Its all stance, stance, stance and stupid stretched tires that don't fit the wheels. I miss the classics, mini trucks, and low riders.

[WDRacing]

I hear ya with car shows. Out here there is a real classic following, so we get some pretty decent shows.

My boys don't like stanced cars, I couldn't be more proud.