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Post by countrygirl2 on Nov 7, 2019 1:50:40 GMT -5
Chevy Silverado is good, the best going and has been for decades is the Ford F-150. Most reliable vehicle on the road. I have had both, have a Silverado right now, hubs has a Lincoln truck but they don't make them anymore. It is 13 years old, has only had routine maintenance, brakes, new tires, has over 140k miles on it. It is a glorified Ford F150. I have a 4 WD and will any vehicle I have in the future. Not quite as good fuel economy but not complaining.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2019 2:06:48 GMT -5
I’m both relieved and thrilled for you, Shasta. And I love your new screenname! 60 Minutes did a story last week on the crash of the legal pot market in California and the the rise of the illegal growers. I was telling DH about you, and the creeps watching you, and your hopes to sell. I’m relieved you’re getting out. On another note, I’m assuming you plan on paying cash for the truck? IIRC, your credit took a hit from husband’s illness. Since this is “Your Money”, LOL, maybe use the cash as collateral for a personal loan and buy the truck that way to help your credit score? Thank you. I truly do feel like I am finally going to reap the rewards of a lot of hard work and finally not have such a financial struggle. I'll have to check out the 60 Minutes story, thanks for mentioning it. This year our Sheriff basically gave up. They did some busts, but the grower properties are growing exponentially now and they are building massive structures to grow inside behind big fences. They chopped a few gardens up the street and in a day or two they were completely replanted. It's truly insane to watch. They no longer plant 99 plants. They plant hundreds of them in multiple gardens on each property they buy. Of the 8 surrounding properties around me I now have 7 grow sites. There are 2 legal homes on this street and I must see 100 trucks go by a day that are either water tankers or armed security. This year it was estimated there were 10,000 illegal gardens in this county alone. Next year, I bet there are over 20,000. That's their plan, to completely overwhelm law enforcement, building code enforcement, etc... There is neither here now and the growers are clearly in charge. This is why property is now suddenly so valuable. They know they can make millions each year per parcel and it's nearly guaranteed they won't get busted. If you go to Google Maps and put in Perla Drive, Montague CA you can see how many plants they have growing in that section of my subdivision. None of that is legal. You will also notice they have sheds to live in not houses on the properties. The images must be a year or two old because when I look around my house the existing grows aren't showing yet. It's also dangerous because if you call 911 for fire or ambulance, they make them stage on the highway and wait for law enforcement to enter the area during the growing season. If the sheriffs are elsewhere in the county you just wait. It took well over an hour last time we called an ambulance for my son and we found them siting on the highway waiting for the law... I do plan to pay cash for my truck and my next house. I don't really need/want credit for anything. It's been 7 years since I filed bankruptcy after DH died and it's off my credit report now.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2019 2:16:17 GMT -5
Chevy Silverado is good, the best going and has been for decades is the Ford F-150. Most reliable vehicle on the road. I have had both, have a Silverado right now, hubs has a Lincoln truck but they don't make them anymore. It is 13 years old, has only had routine maintenance, brakes, new tires, has over 140k miles on it. It is a glorified Ford F150. I have a 4 WD and will any vehicle I have in the future. Not quite as good fuel economy but not complaining. I prefer Chevy over Ford since I had an Escort that caught on fire once long ago. I've been looking at the F150s with a diesel engine. I'm seriously considering going diesel for the longevity. I've considered buying a used one. Whatever I get needs to not only be 4WD but it needs more than the "shift on the fly" type of 4WD like the small Blazer I have now. I'd prefer manual locking hubs. I also really want a brush guard with a winch. Where I am moving I will be driving in sand, ash, and on some rugged roads. I had an 85 full-size Blazer and I want something that can handle rough roads like it could. It made traveling in the back country so much less stressful.
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Post by Wisconsin Beth on Nov 7, 2019 8:30:27 GMT -5
I’m both relieved and thrilled for you, Shasta. And I love your new screenname! 60 Minutes did a story last week on the crash of the legal pot market in California and the the rise of the illegal growers. I was telling DH about you, and the creeps watching you, and your hopes to sell. I’m relieved you’re getting out. On another note, I’m assuming you plan on paying cash for the truck? IIRC, your credit took a hit from husband’s illness. Since this is “Your Money”, LOL, maybe use the cash as collateral for a personal loan and buy the truck that way to help your credit score? Thank you. I truly do feel like I am finally going to reap the rewards of a lot of hard work and finally not have such a financial struggle. I'll have to check out the 60 Minutes story, thanks for mentioning it. This year our Sheriff basically gave up. They did some busts, but the grower properties are growing exponentially now and they are building massive structures to grow inside behind big fences. They chopped a few gardens up the street and in a day or two they were completely replanted. It's truly insane to watch. They no longer plant 99 plants. They plant hundreds of them in multiple gardens on each property they buy. Of the 8 surrounding properties around me I now have 7 grow sites. There are 2 legal homes on this street and I must see 100 trucks go by a day that are either water tankers or armed security. This year it was estimated there were 10,000 illegal gardens in this county alone. Next year, I bet there are over 20,000. That's their plan, to completely overwhelm law enforcement, building code enforcement, etc... There is neither here now and the growers are clearly in charge. This is why property is now suddenly so valuable. They know they can make millions each year per parcel and it's nearly guaranteed they won't get busted.
If you go to Google Maps and put in Perla Drive, Montague CA you can see how many plants they have growing in that section of my subdivision. None of that is legal. You will also notice they have sheds to live in not houses on the properties. The images must be a year or two old because when I look around my house the existing grows aren't showing yet.It's also dangerous because if you call 911 for fire or ambulance, they make them stage on the highway and wait for law enforcement to enter the area during the growing season. If the sheriffs are elsewhere in the county you just wait. It took well over an hour last time we called an ambulance for my son and we found them siting on the highway waiting for the law... I do plan to pay cash for my truck and my next house. I don't really need/want credit for anything. It's been 7 years since I filed bankruptcy after DH died and it's off my credit report now. Am I bad for hoping next year's wildfires hit this area?
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Post by GRG a/k/a goldenrulegirl on Nov 7, 2019 8:51:55 GMT -5
It’s getting harder to find truly rugged trucks now. Most trucks these days have gone the way of true running shoes: they’re more lifestyle than workhorses. Both sons work and play in the forests of the East Coast. ODS has a base model Tacoma. It’s fine for the mostly paved roads of the Mid-Atlantic but he does load the bed with sand bags in the winter to help with traction. YDS drives almost exclusively on dirt or shale roads or even just game trails through the woods. He needs a rugged 4WD and will need 12-ply tires. We are looking at a Tacoma SR5, but that’s nearly $40K new or slightly used. 😖
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Post by giramomma on Nov 7, 2019 9:55:16 GMT -5
Shasta- I'm so happy for you that things are starting to look up. You so deserve it.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2019 10:03:09 GMT -5
Am I bad for hoping next year's wildfires hit this area? Since the pot growers don't live in houses, they don't have legal addresses. When you don't have a legal address it's impossible to get trash service. All summer they burn trash illegally. They wait until after dark thinking no one can figure out where it's coming from. What isn't burnable they pile in a corner of their lot. The rodent problem here right now is epic. They also don't have cooking facilities and can legally have a "cooking fire" even at the height of fire season... Another large fire here is just a matter of time. We had about 10 this summer, but CalFire managed to get them all out while they were still small. We had a massive fire here when we had only lived here a year. Once the juniper gets going they become large oil torches. This place burning down is nearly inevitable. Not to mention, one of the growers once publicly stated on our local Facebook group that if there were ever mass busts out here and they were pushed out, they would burn the area in revenge. Honestly, I am pro-cannabis. I have no issues with their gardens. It's the trash, rodents, crapping in the bushes, destroying the roads, traffic, dumped dogs, following around, etc.... that's the problem. I'm so looking forward to no longer having to care about this whole thing. I've advocated for abatement and law enforcement. There are more calls for that now than there were because they are taking over higher rent districts but it's way too late. Many, many people are being forced to move and that's not going to improve anytime soon.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2019 10:13:57 GMT -5
It’s getting harder to find truly rugged trucks now. Most trucks these days have gone the way of true running shoes: they’re more lifestyle than workhorses. Both sons work and play in the forests of the East Coast. ODS has a base model Tacoma. It’s fine for the mostly paved roads of the Mid-Atlantic but he does load the bed with sand bags in the winter to help with traction. YDS drives almost exclusively on dirt or shale roads or even just game trails through the woods. He needs a rugged 4WD and will need 12-ply tires. We are looking at a Tacoma SR5, but that’s nearly $40K new or slightly used. 😖 Yeah. I also hate those short beds on trucks where the cab is larger than the bed. If I wanted that, I'd just buy an SUV. lol A Range Rover or Jeep would be most appropriate, but one is too expensive and the other is known for constant mechanical problems. I like the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Sport models. I also like the idea of an older F150/250/350 diesel that someone has put 50-80K miles on and already eaten some of the depreciation. I was trying to stay under 20K. When the offer came in 38k over asking price, I decided I could tolerate 40K, but I would prefer not to spend that much money on a vehicle. I hate the idea of insuring an expensive truck. But, I also don't want one with too many miles that will need replacement in a few years time. A friend suggested finding an old Bronco or Blazer like my big one. I would almost prefer that, but I worry about the constant issues that happen with "vintage" vehicles. My 85 Blazer was one constant electrical problem after another... But, I also knew it would get me out of just about anywhere and if something went wrong it had like 30 parts under the hood and no computerized crap to break.
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Post by phil5185 on Nov 7, 2019 13:28:59 GMT -5
I know of two ford pickup diesel owners that that had major engine issues. In both cases the engines had piston failures and the engines had to be replaced. These trucks were bought new, it was about 10 years ago. At the time, ford was using international harvester diesels in their pickups.
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Post by tskeeter on Nov 7, 2019 15:14:02 GMT -5
It’s getting harder to find truly rugged trucks now. Most trucks these days have gone the way of true running shoes: they’re more lifestyle than workhorses. Both sons work and play in the forests of the East Coast. ODS has a base model Tacoma. It’s fine for the mostly paved roads of the Mid-Atlantic but he does load the bed with sand bags in the winter to help with traction. YDS drives almost exclusively on dirt or shale roads or even just game trails through the woods. He needs a rugged 4WD and will need 12-ply tires. We are looking at a Tacoma SR5, but that’s nearly $40K new or slightly used. 😖 Yeah. I also hate those short beds on trucks where the cab is larger than the bed. If I wanted that, I'd just buy an SUV. lol A Range Rover or Jeep would be most appropriate, but one is too expensive and the other is known for constant mechanical problems. I like the Toyota Tacoma TRD Pro and Sport models. I also like the idea of an older F150/250/350 diesel that someone has put 50-80K miles on and already eaten some of the depreciation. I was trying to stay under 20K. When the offer came in 38k over asking price, I decided I could tolerate 40K, but I would prefer not to spend that much money on a vehicle. I hate the idea of insuring an expensive truck. But, I also don't want one with too many miles that will need replacement in a few years time. A friend suggested finding an old Bronco or Blazer like my big one. I would almost prefer that, but I worry about the constant issues that happen with "vintage" vehicles. My 85 Blazer was one constant electrical problem after another... But, I also knew it would get me out of just about anywhere and if something went wrong it had like 30 parts under the hood and no computerized crap to break. Shasta, the vehicle you choose should be a question of value, not cost. Four wheel drive vehicles are generally used pretty hard. That alone makes them a poor choice for a used vehicle. Especially when you start talking something with 80K miles on it. For years you’ve struggled with keeping beat up junk running. Now is a good time to start making different decisions. I think you’d be better served with a new vehicle, if there is any way you can make that work. You might find, as I did, that a new base model vehicle costs only a little more (or even less than) the used vehicles that are available.
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Post by debthaven on Nov 7, 2019 15:57:03 GMT -5
Such fantastic news Shasta!!! If anyone deserves a break it's you. Will your son be moving with you? Will there be better access to healthcare where you're going? I understand tskeeter's POV and agree about buying anything with 80K miles on it. But you MIGHT be better off with a gently-used truck rather than a brand new one. I think it's worth looking into. Also, do you NEED a new truck to move? Might you be better off keeping the old one for now (assuming it can do the job), finding a new home, seeing how much that new home will cost and THEN buying the truck? (ie after knowing rather than guessing how much you can afford to pay for one)? Just a thought.
In any case, I am truly thrilled for you!
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Post by crazycat on Nov 7, 2019 18:42:11 GMT -5
You can also check out the certified used trucks . We have purchased many over the years , Chevy and GMC , and always get certified used and have had no issues with them beyond normal maintenance.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2019 19:40:12 GMT -5
Such fantastic news Shasta!!! If anyone deserves a break it's you. Will your son be moving with you? Will there be better access to healthcare where you're going? I understand tskeeter's POV and agree about buying anything with 80K miles on it. But you MIGHT be better off with a gently-used truck rather than a brand new one. I think it's worth looking into. Also, do you NEED a new truck to move? Might you be better off keeping the old one for now (assuming it can do the job), finding a new home, seeing how much that new home will cost and THEN buying the truck? (ie after knowing rather than guessing how much you can afford to pay for one)? Just a thought.
In any case, I am truly thrilled for you! Thank you. My son is living happily in Chico. Still having seizures sometimes, but he's adjusted well to the area, loves it, and plans to stay there for the time being. His job has been okay about the seizures and his epileptologist agreed to put him on disability if he ever has another round of really bad seizures. So, we don't really have to stress about him losing his income. He's cleared to drive and will have a car again in a month or so. His current vehicle is broken down in my driveway. We plan to donate it and I am going to buy him a cheap replacement. After he can drive, he's going to go back to college and wants to find a different job. I will be living in rural Eastern Oregon so not great access to healthcare, but the locations I am considering do have small hospitals (John Day, Burns/Hines, Lakeview, Prineville are the top contenders, most likely I will buy in Burns or John Day). I lose Medicaid and will have to buy on the exchange, but since my income is low and the exchange doesn't factor in assets or savings, the cost should be low. I don't want a gasoline powered truck with 80K, but might consider a diesel because they have more longevity. I have been looking at certified used. I have 2 relatives who bought new Fords that were Lemon Law'd after having one problem after the other right off the assembly line. Something with 20-60K miles I think is less likely to have that issue and will have some depreciation in my favor. Not to mention, I don't care how my vehicles look, if they have cool upgrades, or whatever. It's something to get me from point A to point B. I don't have a reliable vehicle. The first thing I plan to do when escrow closes is buy a truck. I need a vehicle, plus I need to travel up to Oregon to buy a house in the middle of winter, in an area prone to snow and freezing winter temps. And, I don't want to buy a cheap "gap" vehicle, I want to buy something I can keep for a long time and use how I want to travel once I have moved. At close of escrow I will walk away with about $265K. I have a $20K defaulted student loan and owe the IRS about 5K. That's all the debt I have. That puts my account at $240K. I'm looking at a small house, in a small town, for $60-80K for a fixer to $100-110K for one that isn't. Even if I went high end at say $120K, that would still leave $120K in my savings account. I won't under any circumstances pay more for my next property. I've been watching the markets in places I want to move and my cost estimates are accurate. I've been living on less than 10K a year and don't really plan to increase my expenses much. I intentionally want a small house that's inexpensive for taxes, insurance, and heating/cooling. I will work and generate income, but I don't want to write for the SEO company anymore and plan to pick up private clients, write more books for Amazon, and sell polished rocks, jewelry, and paintings on my website. That's the plan anyway.
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Post by debthaven on Nov 7, 2019 20:51:46 GMT -5
Sounds like you have a fabulous plan, and everything worked out! My only other suggestion to you would be to have an extra room (or outbuilding) so your kids can visit. You have all been through SO much together, it would be wonderful if you had an extra bedroom in your new place so they can come visit and enjoy seeing you enjoying your new life.
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Post by tskeeter on Nov 8, 2019 0:14:31 GMT -5
Such fantastic news Shasta!!! If anyone deserves a break it's you. Will your son be moving with you? Will there be better access to healthcare where you're going? I understand tskeeter's POV and agree about buying anything with 80K miles on it. But you MIGHT be better off with a gently-used truck rather than a brand new one. I think it's worth looking into. Also, do you NEED a new truck to move? Might you be better off keeping the old one for now (assuming it can do the job), finding a new home, seeing how much that new home will cost and THEN buying the truck? (ie after knowing rather than guessing how much you can afford to pay for one)? Just a thought.
In any case, I am truly thrilled for you! Thank you. My son is living happily in Chico. Still having seizures sometimes, but he's adjusted well to the area, loves it, and plans to stay there for the time being. His job has been okay about the seizures and his epileptologist agreed to put him on disability if he ever has another round of really bad seizures. So, we don't really have to stress about him losing his income. He's cleared to drive and will have a car again in a month or so. His current vehicle is broken down in my driveway. We plan to donate it and I am going to buy him a cheap replacement. After he can drive, he's going to go back to college and wants to find a different job. I will be living in rural Eastern Oregon so not great access to healthcare, but the locations I am considering do have small hospitals (John Day, Burns/Hines, Lakeview, Prineville are the top contenders, most likely I will buy in Burns or John Day). I lose Medicaid and will have to buy on the exchange, but since my income is low and the exchange doesn't factor in assets or savings, the cost should be low. I don't want a gasoline powered truck with 80K, but might consider a diesel because they have more longevity. I have been looking at certified used. I have 2 relatives who bought new Fords that were Lemon Law'd after having one problem after the other right off the assembly line. Something with 20-60K miles I think is less likely to have that issue and will have some depreciation in my favor. Not to mention, I don't care how my vehicles look, if they have cool upgrades, or whatever. It's something to get me from point A to point B. I don't have a reliable vehicle. The first thing I plan to do when escrow closes is buy a truck. I need a vehicle, plus I need to travel up to Oregon to buy a house in the middle of winter, in an area prone to snow and freezing winter temps. And, I don't want to buy a cheap "gap" vehicle, I want to buy something I can keep for a long time and use how I want to travel once I have moved. At close of escrow I will walk away with about $265K. I have a $20K defaulted student loan and owe the IRS about 5K. That's all the debt I have. That puts my account at $240K. I'm looking at a small house, in a small town, for $60-80K for a fixer to $100-110K for one that isn't. Even if I went high end at say $120K, that would still leave $120K in my savings account. I won't under any circumstances pay more for my next property. I've been watching the markets in places I want to move and my cost estimates are accurate. I've been living on less than 10K a year and don't really plan to increase my expenses much. I intentionally want a small house that's inexpensive for taxes, insurance, and heating/cooling. I will work and generate income, but I don't want to write for the SEO company anymore and plan to pick up private clients, write more books for Amazon, and sell polished rocks, jewelry, and paintings on my website. That's the plan anyway. Shasta, when you look at vehicles, the engine is only a small part of the equation. The engine might last 200K miles, but what about the radiator, starter, water pump, alternator, exhaust system, ball joints, wheel bearings, universal joints, transmissions, transfer cases, and the like? At 70K to 80K miles many of these items are very close to completely worn out. A higher mileage vehicle is likely to require a never ending stream of $1,000 repairs to keep it on the road. A used vehicle only costs less than a new vehicle because the used vehicle is partly used up. It’s like paying half price to buy a half full jar of mayonnaise. You might have paid less, but you didn’t really save any money because you only got half the mayonnaise. By the way, poor quality new vehicles are usually poor quality used vehicles. Toyota’s reputation for quality and durability doesn’t end at 24 months or 30K miles.
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Post by alabamagal on Nov 8, 2019 6:53:51 GMT -5
I think your plan sounds awesome!
I think the plan to buy a used truck is great! 80k miles is not that many miles for a truck. Also even if you are in semi-rural area, I doubt you will be putting a ton of miles on your car if you don’t use it for a daily commute to work. Going on a rock hunting trip once a week is less than daily 50 mile round trip commute.
My main advice is to take your time on big purchases (house and truck) and you can save some money. Truck market can vary by location, it might be better in urban areas (or not). If it costs you a couple hundred to travel to rent a car to drive to pick up a vehicle and save thousands, it is worth it.
For housing, I would spend money for temporary living in new location for a month or 2 to get a feel for the location. Trying to find a forever home is a big decision.
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Post by bookkeeper on Nov 8, 2019 9:49:59 GMT -5
Congratulations Shasta, You have worked very hard to come to this conclusion. Good things can happen to good people! We are in the same situation of needing a new truck. DH totaled our 2007 Yukon XLT in his car accident last month. We have owned four wheel drive trucks since the 1980's. We have started shopping on the internet and driving through the local car lots. Our experience in the past has been that the used trucks with the enclosed bed sell for 8 to 10 thousand less than a similar truck with an open bed. That may be because we live in farm country. We have owned several Yukons and Suburbans in the past and there is an advantage to having all your gear stored inside the truck, away from the weather and secure. Occasionally we have needed to haul tree limbs or appliances with a trailer, but those occasions have been pretty rare. I have tried to change my thinking about vehicles and price. We usually keep our trucks 10+ years, so I try to look at my cost/year rather than all the cash I need to cough up at purchase price. From a safety standpoint, the 2007 GMC Yukon saved my DH's life when he hit the train. More steel=more safety. Good Luck to you and may the car shopping gods smile upon you!
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Post by buystoys on Nov 9, 2019 10:50:58 GMT -5
I'm so glad to see your perseverance finally paid off! Best of luck in all your new endeavors!
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Post by zibazinski on Nov 9, 2019 12:32:27 GMT -5
There’s no sales tax in Oregon so buying a vehicle there can save you money as well.
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Post by finnime on Nov 9, 2019 15:00:29 GMT -5
Congratulations on changing your life, @shastasnewlife! This is truly great news.
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Post by Anne_in_VA on Nov 10, 2019 19:10:03 GMT -5
Congratulations Shasta!
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Nov 10, 2019 21:31:01 GMT -5
I wanted a great sale price for you and it happened. All of us are delighted for you. Best wishes going forward. All of us will be interested in how wonderful things come together for you.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 11, 2019 9:43:08 GMT -5
I wanted a great sale price for you and it happened. All of us are delighted for you. Best wishes going forward. All of us will be interested in how wonderful things come together for you.
Thank you! I am still in a bit of shock at the price. Honestly, it makes me laugh when I think about the number. It's complete insanity, but I'll take it and leave. I get great satisfaction knowing that I didn't have to sell to the group who's been harassing us. I sold to their competition. And, so did all my neighbors. Between that and the price they paid, it makes leaving the place I truly love a bit easier. But, it completely sucks that they will destroy this property and my kids will never be able to visit their childhood home because this area will be gated off and no longer safe or accessible. I wake up before dawn, so every morning I've been drinking my coffee while watching the sunrise. It's amazing this morning and I will really miss it. But, I do realize the sun also rises in other places. I know eight different families still living in this area. All of us either sold last week or have listed their properties except one and he's working on it. This last summer was really bad here, and we all realize it's only going to get worse.
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Post by Nazgul Girl on Nov 12, 2019 1:41:18 GMT -5
So happy for you, Shasta. Congratulations. I know you'll have a better life. It already is !! I'm very excited for you.
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Post by Artemis Windsong on Nov 12, 2019 12:08:10 GMT -5
I wanted a great sale price for you and it happened. All of us are delighted for you. Best wishes going forward. All of us will be interested in how wonderful things come together for you.
Thank you! I am still in a bit of shock at the price. Honestly, it makes me laugh when I think about the number. It's complete insanity, but I'll take it and leave. I get great satisfaction knowing that I didn't have to sell to the group who's been harassing us. I sold to their competition. And, so did all my neighbors. Between that and the price they paid, it makes leaving the place I truly love a bit easier. But, it completely sucks that they will destroy this property and my kids will never be able to visit their childhood home because this area will be gated off and no longer safe or accessible. I wake up before dawn, so every morning I've been drinking my coffee while watching the sunrise. It's amazing this morning and I will really miss it. But, I do realize the sun also rises in other places. I know eight different families still living in this area. All of us either sold last week or have listed their properties except one and he's working on it. This last summer was really bad here, and we all realize it's only going to get worse. All of us will breath easier when you are out of that wicked place. Take pictures of your favorite views to look at when you get home sick.
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NastyWoman
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Post by NastyWoman on Nov 12, 2019 14:18:00 GMT -5
Thank you! I am still in a bit of shock at the price. Honestly, it makes me laugh when I think about the number. It's complete insanity, but I'll take it and leave. I get great satisfaction knowing that I didn't have to sell to the group who's been harassing us. I sold to their competition. And, so did all my neighbors. Between that and the price they paid, it makes leaving the place I truly love a bit easier. But, it completely sucks that they will destroy this property and my kids will never be able to visit their childhood home because this area will be gated off and no longer safe or accessible. I wake up before dawn, so every morning I've been drinking my coffee while watching the sunrise. It's amazing this morning and I will really miss it. But, I do realize the sun also rises in other places. I know eight different families still living in this area. All of us either sold last week or have listed their properties except one and he's working on it. This last summer was really bad here, and we all realize it's only going to get worse. All of us will breath easier when you are out of that wicked place. Take pictures of your favorite views to look at when you get home sick. and I am counting down with you!
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zibazinski
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Post by zibazinski on Nov 12, 2019 15:25:25 GMT -5
Sounds like you have a fabulous plan, and everything worked out! My only other suggestion to you would be to have an extra room (or outbuilding) so your kids can visit. You have all been through SO much together, it would be wonderful if you had an extra bedroom in your new place so they can come visit and enjoy seeing you enjoying your new life.
That’s what a living room sofa bed comes in
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zibazinski
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Post by zibazinski on Nov 12, 2019 15:27:38 GMT -5
I wanted a great sale price for you and it happened. All of us are delighted for you. Best wishes going forward. All of us will be interested in how wonderful things come together for you.
Thank you! I am still in a bit of shock at the price. Honestly, it makes me laugh when I think about the number. It's complete insanity, but I'll take it and leave. I get great satisfaction knowing that I didn't have to sell to the group who's been harassing us. I sold to their competition. And, so did all my neighbors. Between that and the price they paid, it makes leaving the place I truly love a bit easier. But, it completely sucks that they will destroy this property and my kids will never be able to visit their childhood home because this area will be gated off and no longer safe or accessible. I wake up before dawn, so every morning I've been drinking my coffee while watching the sunrise. It's amazing this morning and I will really miss it. But, I do realize the sun also rises in other places. I know eight different families still living in this area. All of us either sold last week or have listed their properties except one and he's working on it. This last summer was really bad here, and we all realize it's only going to get worse. You may find you’re the only one who has good memories of that place.
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debthaven
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Post by debthaven on Nov 12, 2019 15:30:51 GMT -5
zibazinski personally I'd much rather have a guest room or an outbuilding if I could, because I like my guests and us to be comfortable, and no one is comfortable when guests are sleeping in the living room. But yes, a convertible couch is indeed a possibility.
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obelisk
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Post by obelisk on Nov 12, 2019 16:48:47 GMT -5
Congratulations Shasta!!!!!!!On the other hand, you don't want your guest(s) to get too comfortable.
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