Random Thoughts - Part Deux [NO POLITICS]

[Face_Plant]

Originally Posted by humfrz

I agree. I've had three houses (2 in CT & 1 in MO) that had septic and they all were a pain when I went to sell the houses (and there weren't nutten wrong with any of them) - just ignorant buyers - SMH.





humfrz

What's so bad about septic? The house my parents have been living in for the past 30ish years has a septic system and nothing has ever gone wrong with it.

[soundman98]

Originally Posted by cjd

Clearly a builder design special. Crap, but lots of expensive to build features... That roofline! Those curved porches!

starting to see it more and more. people see a specific feature on a home design/improvement show that works in one specific case, and then want it in their totally different type of house..

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

I feel uncomfortable every time I see that picture.

I farted on your seat.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by Face_Plant

What's so bad about septic? The house my parents have been living in for the past 30ish years has a septic system and nothing has ever gone wrong with it.

Septic systems, if properly maintained can function for years with no problems. I was born and raised on a farm with a septic system, never a problem. I've owned three houses with septic systems, never a problem.

However, some states have very strict regulations when it comes to septic systems and when the seller goes to sell the property, they have to have them inspected, pumped and brought up to the present code. No grandfathering in provisions. This is where the hassle and expense for the seller can come in.

No, I would not hesitate to buy a house on a septic system, but I would have written in the purchase and sale contract that the seller would have the septic system inspected and pumped by a certified person and any necessary repairs or modifications, under existing city or county codes, be completed by closing at the sellers expense.

(hey - humfrz, you retired - remember)

[EAGLE5]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Septic systems, if properly maintained can function for years with no problems. I was born and raised on a farm with a septic system, never a problem. I've owned three houses with septic systems, never a problem.

However, some states have very strict regulations when it comes to septic systems and when the seller goes to sell the property, they have to have them inspected, pumped and brought up to the present code. No grandfathering in provisions. This is where the hassle and expense for the seller can come in.

No, I would not hesitate to buy a house on a septic system, but I would have written in the purchase and sale contract that the seller would have the septic system inspected and pumped by a certified person and any necessary repairs or modifications, under existing city or county codes, be completed by closing at the sellers expense.

(hey - humfrz, you retired - remember)

Modern systems have pumps. Pain in the ass. F-ing county made us replace the old system.

[humfrz]

Originally Posted by jsimon7777

Modern systems have pumps. Pain in the ass. F-ing county made us replace the old system.

Yep, "they" made a science out of getting rid of shit -


humfrz

[EAGLE5]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Yep, "they" made a science out of getting rid of shit

Nope, a profit center. They basically pay for their livelihoods through development fees. It's essentially corrupt.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by humfrz

Yep, "they" made a science out of getting rid of shit -


humfrz

Ya why can't we just pitch everything out the window? It was fine for a couple of millennia.

[Sapphireho]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

I farted on your seat.

Still airing it out.

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Sapphireho

Still airing it out.

He peeled the headliner right off! Saw it myself.

[Ultramaroon]

Originally Posted by Tcoat

Ya why can't we just pitch everything out the window? It was fine for a couple of millennia.

Are those people on the sidewalk doing the safety dance?

[Tcoat]

Originally Posted by Ultramaroon

Are those people on the sidewalk doing the safety dance?

It was the Poop Prance. I understand it was the Tudor era version of disco.


Bowie and Jagger tried to bring it back into style but failed miserably.


[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HasaQvHCv4w[/ame]

[x808drifter]

That video never happened.

Also we got some new offerings from Ol' uncle bumblefuck.

[Sapphireho]

My one-year review of owning a 2006 Lotus Exige. I've put 7k miles on it. The A008's that came in it were grippy, but the R888R tires are incredible. The 2zz motor screams to 8.5k rpm like nothing. We did oil, plugs, and tranny fluid. Doing everything again now. Not a single problem with the car. Very happy, and most fun car I have ever owned.