Topic: DREAMING OF FOOD (Read 32770 times)

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #120 on:** August 17, 2006, 09:31:30 AM »

Quote from: George on August 17, 2006, 12:48:23 AM

There's a place in Tumwater (just on the other side of I-5 where I live, and much closer to where I work) that has two condos for sale and I might buy one! I'll be a home owner! I'll be responsible for everything! I'll have to pay taxes!! I looked around at the outside of the place last year and it's not too bad. The pictures on the on-line listing are very nice. I think one is just an upstairs unit and the other is a townhouse with an upstairs bedroom loft.

Things to find out:

Monthly HOA/Condo fees (this is property management...and it's NEVER a fixed fee).
Age of building! (The older, the more maintenance required and the more costly "fixes" in its future).
Last major "fixes" (i.e., roof, hot water heaters, elevator -- if any -- plumbing).

On your need-to-know list: Condos are more costly than paying the monthly mortgage. You have monthly HOA/Condo fees, insurance and, when required, "assessments" to offset your share of common expenses like a new roof, or new siding, or painting or whatever. These things are never dependent upon whether it's in your budget at the time!!! That's "in addition to" your normal mortgage/HOA fees.

Also ask for a copy of the CC&Rs BEFORE you commit to anything. Sometimes, a condo board will consist of some eccentric souls who, for their own reasons, believe everyone should think as they think...and they impose some strange "rules" on everyone else (these are the folks who run for the HOA board and win and then make rules whether they get full ownership participation or not). Be aware that condos are VERY POLITICAL.

If you can live and let live and let everyone decide what's best for your without your interfering, then proceed blithely forward. Or....find out everything before you make your final decision!

George · « **Reply #121 on:** August 17, 2006, 09:32:01 AM »

[move=left,scroll,6,transparent,100%]PAGE FIVE DANCE AT ABOUT 9:30 AM!![/move]

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #122 on:** August 17, 2006, 09:32:47 AM »

I started a NEW PAGE.

A whole NEW BEGINNING!

Life is YOUNG AGAIN!

George · « **Reply #123 on:** August 17, 2006, 09:33:00 AM »

Thanks for the info, Ron! I'll copy that and take it with me.

George · « **Reply #124 on:** August 17, 2006, 09:35:38 AM »

Okay, Ron...what are CC&Rs??

George · « **Reply #125 on:** August 17, 2006, 09:41:50 AM »

Quote from: Jane on August 17, 2006, 08:33:12 AM

George-Good condo vibes! It sounds exciting, and I expect a bit scary.

Yes it is...especially after Ron's list of things to find out!

George · « **Reply #126 on:** August 17, 2006, 09:42:35 AM »

And now, I must go to work (after I take a shower

). But first:

Quote from: Rodzinski on August 17, 2006, 08:55:38 AM

Musicguy-
I only know Ashley Tappan because of a couple records I have, one is a Ken Griffin tribute LP, and one is Ashley Tappan at the Piccadilly Gardens.

So...does anyone know if Ashley Tappan is related to Tami Tappan Damiano?

bk · « **Reply #127 on:** August 17, 2006, 09:46:09 AM »

On the film music board, this guy I really think is a fool made a post in which he said something about "the last act" of The President's Analyst film. I posted that given the use of "the last act" he must have gone to film school or taken the class of Syd Field or Robert McKee. He came back and basically said he'd met Syd and liked what he had to say, and had taken Mr. McKee's class (and hadn't liked him - but obviously liked the terminology). I do not like the terminology and find it amusing that so many youngsters use it as if it's the be-all and end-all of film script structure.

Maria · « **Reply #128 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:06:10 AM »

Haven't read today's posts yet. Must rush out, but I want to show you a sign that's recently gone up in a parking space at the corner of my street. You'd have to be brutally honest with yourself to park here...

FJL · « **Reply #129 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:08:36 AM »

Looks like our readings of LAST STARFIGHTER on Sept. 29th and 30th will be associated with NYMF. We're thrilled that NYMF has let this happen. The page on NYMF's website is just starting to get together, but here's what's there so far.

http://www.nymf.org/index.php?module=ShowManager&func=display&sid=449

Ron Pulliam · « **Reply #130 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:11:28 AM »

Quote from: George on August 17, 2006, 09:35:38 AM

Okay, Ron...what are CC&Rs??

Conditions, Covenants & Restrictions

In general, they are a good thing. However, dependent upon the makeup of the "elected" board that modified the latest version, the CC & Rs could read more like "How to keep everyone in line with every nitpicking thing the HOA board can imagine."

There's always bad mixed in with the good...generally the bad is something one or two want to impose on everyone else...and they get away with it because it shuts them up so they'll leave everyone alone.

In my unit, it recently became "no charcoal grills on the balconies" (even though local fire codes permit such things). Gas grills and electric grills are fine.

Rodzinski · « **Reply #131 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:16:05 AM »

Even if I bought into that terminology, I really wouldn't know what to define as the "last act" of that movie. No such animal.

Jane · « **Reply #132 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:35:13 AM »

Maria-

Jane · « **Reply #133 on:** August 17, 2006, 10:38:33 AM »

George-C, C & R’s:

Covenants, Conditions & Regulations

The purpose of CC & R's is to give guidelines to enhance the quality of living and preserve property values for everyone.

Some say no pets or have restrictions on the size or type of pets. Others state what or what may not be placed in the hall outside your door. The list goes on.

bk · « **Reply #134 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:25:29 AM »

What an infuriating morning. The DVDs arrived at ten. What should have taken all of ten minutes - stuffing the pre-addressed envelopes - turned into an hour because the DVDs wouldn't fit in the envelopes without the envelopes bending, tearing, or just not fitting at all. Now, these are the same envelopes in which I shipped the DVDs for Deceit - those were snug but no probs getting them inside. Same envelopes. Same exact size DVD case (the Deceit DVD won't fit in these recently purchased envelopes) - which means that the envelopes are slightly smaller. So, I had to go buy the next size, readdress everything (including the delivery confirmation slips) and what a pain in the ASS and the fesrhluganah envelope company can KISS MY ASS because I wasted about thirty bucks on those envelopes that I can't get refunded because I used them.

George · « **Reply #135 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:28:07 AM »

Those Bastards!

George · « **Reply #136 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:28:32 AM »

Thanks for the update Ron and Jane!

jhvw · « **Reply #137 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:41:06 AM »

I think I'm a little late on the car topic, but I wanted to chime in about my 76 beetle. It's in almost perfect condition and was my daily driver for years. I'm kind of a beetle fanatic, take it to car shows and belong to a vw news group and such. I'm not quite sure how to post a pic or I would put one up. To give you an idea it's the color of a brand new penny, not a dent or scratch, and the interior is almost perfect. I'm in love with older cars, I think they have more character and personality than newer cars. BUT, after riding in DR Cillaliz's Prius I decided I could drive a new car. It really is quiet and has a good ride, not to mention the savings on gas mileage. All right, that's my 2 cents for now.

PennyO · « **Reply #138 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:58:25 AM »

Happiest of Happy Birthdays, Dear Dear S. Woody White!!! And many more to come. You should enjoy in good health!

TOD - loved my first car - a 66 light cream colored VW Bug, with a sun roof and everything... 5-speed... my brother drove it into its grave, while I was in Europe... Next fave was my trusty Honda CRX, '85, got almost 50 mpg. In summer 1991 a drunk came crashing into it - byebye, CRX. I immediately bought another one, an '88, drove it for years. And then, nearly 3 years ago, I bought the estimable and totally terrific 2004 Honda Civic Hybrid - which gets better than 50 mpg, and on which I have racked up 75,000 miles. I do love that car. Yup - I am a frugal sort, who appreciates economy!

PennyO · « **Reply #139 on:** August 17, 2006, 11:59:41 AM »

Nope - actually where I wrote 1991 - it should read 2001, when the drunk killed my car and just missed killing me...

jhvw · « **Reply #140 on:** August 17, 2006, 12:03:11 PM »

DR PennyO, it's awesome to know you had a bug. Nowadays that 66 would be worth probably 4 or 5 times what you would have bought it for new. It's kinda crazy, people will buy those older in bugs that are in good condition at quite the cost.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #141 on:** August 17, 2006, 12:17:38 PM »

Happy birthday, DR SWW.

Loved the added eagle pics yesterday, DRJANE.

DR ANN - sorry for your problems.

DRDANISE - congratulations on your new pillow!

Jrand73 · « **Reply #142 on:** August 17, 2006, 12:18:17 PM »

I had a 1964 Comet that was very pretty but not very dependable. I also had a Mercury Capri....a light blue station wagon. Everyone thought it was a Ford Escort, but it wasn't. It was very nice.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #143 on:** August 17, 2006, 12:19:49 PM »

Love the sign, DR MARIA.

Most of the cast of TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD could park there anyway....and still have room for the ENTIRE cast of SEUSSICAL.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #144 on:** August 17, 2006, 12:20:22 PM »

Here is my answer to the TOTD:

Jrand73 · « **Reply #145 on:** August 17, 2006, 12:21:01 PM »

Must go work at the box office for the sold out show tonight and then clean the theatre....bleh!

But then my association with SEUSSICAL will be complete!!!

bk · « **Reply #146 on:** August 17, 2006, 12:24:09 PM »

Back from the jog. I don't know what it is, but this entire week of jogging has been really difficult - each day is like I've never jogged before and I barely am able to complete the distance. I do complete the distance, oh, yes, I do complete the distance, but it's been really difficult for the last five days.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #147 on:** August 17, 2006, 12:29:40 PM »

I am happy about the winner of SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE....even though said winner didn't get my vote....almost....but not quite.

And I am not too happy about the elimination on PWOJECT WUNWAY last night....I think I would have gotten rid of the other member of the bottom two.

Jrand73 · « **Reply #148 on:** August 17, 2006, 12:30:07 PM »

Quote from: bk on August 17, 2006, 12:24:09 PM

Back from the jog. I don't know what it is, but this entire week of jogging has been really difficult - each day is like I've never jogged before and I barely am able to complete the distance. I do complete the distance, oh, yes, I do complete the distance, but it's been really difficult for the last five days.

Take bigger steps.

JoseSPiano · « **Reply #149 on:** August 17, 2006, 12:32:10 PM »

Good Afternoon!

We have wireless in the rehearsal hall! Yippee!

*And since I'm in the midst of a choreography rehearsal, that means I have time to read and post right now.

-I think...

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