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Off-topic discussion. Wanna talk about corsets, duct tape, or physics? This is the place. Detailed discussion of any current-season TV must be whitefonted.
Oh & in light of megan's post, what's even funnier, is that almost half of his cars, including the one that was totalled by insurance, are worth more than when he bought them. But...it's a different thing at work.
He soups them up. Even the totalled one, he bought back from insurance for $100 and parted it out. Of course, it's not like he made a profit, since he bought all the stuff originally and insurance payoffs are usually based on blue book, not street value.
the mortgage is the only big debt we have
That's huge, though. I have assloads of student loan debt, and a fair amount of credit card debt. Staying in this apartment I could afford as a student means I'm making strides in paying stuff off AND starting to save some. I still have a long way to go, though.
Don't forget I am way old, Jesse. We think we might stay in this house for, you know, ever. Or at least long enough to build up lots of equity.
You have plenty of time to pay stuff off and figure out if oyu want to own a home.
You're not so old, Robin! I'm hoping to get where you are by the time you did. Or, you know, get together with someone with money. Keep hope alive!!
::gives Robin the secret old person handshake::
:: Shakes Ginger's hand, then gooses her for good measure ::
Oh, boy, I just discovered a new way to spend money.
Today I have contractors blowing insulation into my walls, and I had a notary come by so I could sign papers for a HELOC, and I just had a painter come by to give me a bid. And he pointed out something on the roof of the garage that wasn't just damage, but was fungus and rot and now I need a roofer to come fix my garage roof.
And yet! My appraisal on my house for the HELOC said it's worth twice what I paid for it in 2000. So, still a good investment.
Just, argh. So much to do before the rain starts!
Damn. [link]
It is with deep regret that we must inform you of the passing of Michael Jackson, the Beer Hunter, who died this morning at his home in London, UK.
Today I have contractors blowing insulation into my walls,
They were doing this on This Old House last night! Well, sometime in the past, it was a rerun.
I love TOH.
I'm really hoping it will make my house lots cooler, and Soon! Plus, warmer in the winter!