Never in my wildest dreams...

"davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com" (davesaddiction) 05/19/2020 at 23:28 • Filed to: None

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Definitely have to pinch myself sometimes.

Still need to get my workbench built, get my dart board hung, hang up some old signs and posters, and get a little beer fridge.

Plan to add a lift at some point (and hopefully, one day, something a little more track-focused to go with it! ).

(not my boat)

PowderHound > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/19/2020 at 23:40

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And a lift! And more cars! And a central air compressor! And more!

superdave847 > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/19/2020 at 23:40

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Looks awesome.

Nothing > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/19/2020 at 23:44

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That looks quite lovely. I’d be quite happy with a space like that.

Chariotoflove > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/19/2020 at 23:45

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So. Much. Storage.

gmporschenut also a fan of hondas > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/19/2020 at 23:46

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Insulation? 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > PowderHound 05/19/2020 at 23:48

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Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes!

See my edit. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > gmporschenut also a fan of hondas 05/19/2020 at 23:50

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Yeah, but just a thin layer  between the structure and the exterior metal.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nothing 05/19/2020 at 23:50

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It’s so nice. 

Nom De Plume > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/20/2020 at 00:51

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Nice disclaimer about the pontoon boat.

That row of riding mowers all lined up is subtle way to frame how big your shop is.  

phenotyp > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/20/2020 at 02:11

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We should probably hang out, at some point.

SilentButNotReallyDeadly...killed by G/O Media > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/20/2020 at 06:21

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Now that's a decent sheddening...

shop-teacher > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/20/2020 at 08:24

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That is magnificent!

functionoverfashion > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/20/2020 at 08:34

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Man, we were so close to building a garage, then that land came up for sale. Financing for land sucks, so we spent a bit of our garage buffer on that.

But I could say the same thing as your title , and I should remind myself that. I don’t know where I saw myself at age 39 when I was 17 but probably not here. This morning I spent ~ 3 0 minutes working on a new MTB trail on my property, or really, extending the trail onto the more advanced terrain. I’ve got apple trees to plant, and I’ve been using my old truck to help with work on the land. This afternoon I’m taking my kids out on my Nautique. Last night I was watering our seedlings out in the clearing and looked up to this:

I cannot possibly complain.

ST80MND > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/20/2020 at 09:02

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is that a Kubota ZD221 in the background?

The Snowman > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/20/2020 at 09:18

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How big is the shop? My city only allowed 1000sqft for mine.

66P1800inpieces > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/20/2020 at 09:24

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Yeah, I thought you were talking about the pontoon boat. 

Textured Soy Protein > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/20/2020 at 11:10

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My reaction to every post like this:

What is this “land” of which you speak?

Because this is my back yard in my neighborhood of half-million dollar townhouses.

Gotta love overinflated property values.

I’m overdue to get my patio into summer mode. We haven’t exactly been in a rush to go pick up mul ch etc.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > functionoverfashion 05/20/2020 at 11:26

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Awesome.

I’m 42. When I was 21, I was completely lost, failing at engineering school. I’ve just been incredibly fortunate...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Textured Soy Protein 05/20/2020 at 11:28

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Oklahoma does have  its perks. Just for fun, do a Zillow search for $500k properties in Tulsa and the surrounding areas (we’re 35 mins from downtown).

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Nom De Plume 05/20/2020 at 11:29

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There’s a ping pong table and a small kids’ bounce house not visible. =)

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > The Snowman 05/20/2020 at 11:30

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30x50 - we’re well  outside city limits. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > phenotyp 05/20/2020 at 11:31

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Just let me know when you want to swing by!

The Snowman > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 05/20/2020 at 11:34

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Oh man that's exactly what I wanted but 5 cars of garage is ok for a 1/3 acre lot in town.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > ST80MND 05/20/2020 at 11:40

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The near one is a Bad Boy Maverick 60; the far one is an old beat-up  Husqvarna 54 that we got from the previous owner of the house. 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > shop-teacher 05/20/2020 at 11:45

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I’m a lucky man...

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > functionoverfashion 05/20/2020 at 11:47

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Hope you get your shop before long! 

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > The Snowman 05/20/2020 at 11:49

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Yeah, that’s pretty sweet!

Saracen > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 06/09/2020 at 13:34

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Don’t know how I missed this.  I remember when you started construction.  Looks great!

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Saracen 06/09/2020 at 15:16

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Thanks! It’s definitely dream come true territory.

Saracen > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 06/09/2020 at 15:22

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That’s awesome.

Our property on Hawai’i has been cleared. When we go next month, we’ll be spending time there figuring out construction plans. I’m excited too. Plans are morphing, because my next gig will let me telecommute from anywhere. Working from paradise for a month or two at a time sounds pretty excellent to me.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Saracen 06/09/2020 at 15:51

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Oh, sweet - congrats on both fronts! No problem getting fast(ish) internet at your place on the island? Think you’ll end up there full time eventually?

Saracen > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 06/09/2020 at 16:32

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We couldn’t really consider that until I’m contemplating retirement. Even then , Ms. Saracen is a born and raised Hawaiian, she wants to visit and spend time with family and the kids, but she doesn’t want to ever move back on a permanent basis.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Saracen 06/09/2020 at 16:35

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Cool - what an amazing place for a getaway! How far is your place from her family?

Saracen > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com 06/09/2020 at 16:49

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Her sister and brother in law are building on the lot right next to ours...so 30 seconds? Lol

The prefab will be 3-4 bedrooms, plan is once it’s built her mom will live in the house, and possibly one of the kids.  The others will be 15-20 ish minutes away at most.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Saracen 06/09/2020 at 17:46

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Ah, nice! That will be great for you all.