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12-12-2008, 06:02 PM
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Let's do another U-turn
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Indiana
Moto: 2009 V-Strom
Posts: 3,816
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One step closer to bike ownership (almost)
As many of you know, I've posted my list of priorties before:
Buy home Pay off debt (other than home) Buy motorcycle. Well, the first step is well on it's way. I close Thursday the 18th on my first home. Happy birthday and merry Christmas to me. It's a small home, about 1000 s.f. upstairs with about 750 s.f. unfinished basement. It has a one car attached garage with plenty of room for a bike. There is a decent size back yard for my daughter to play in, although it's not fenced yet. There is also a small park two blocks away for her to play. I have a few things I need to take care of before I actually move in, such as flooring, paint and wiring. Luckily, the wiring will be quite easy with a basement and such a small house. I'm replacing all of the outlets and wires as they only have 2-wire with no ground. There is hardwood underneath carpet, so I need to pull the carpet and refinish the hardwood, then pull up the nasty carpet in kitchen and bath and put down tile. Luckily, I know how to do all of this work so I'll save a sizable sum of money right there. My step-brothers are both electricians, so I can make sure the wiring is done to code. Here are pics of front and back, I'll run a new thread with pics of before and after work is completed. |
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12-12-2008, 06:05 PM
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SMELL MY LEVER
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Texas
Moto: Tards
Posts: 1,034
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your priorities are fucked up... bike ALWAYS comes first
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12-12-2008, 06:09 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Central NY
Moto: 2003 SV650S
Posts: 14,959
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congrats (early)
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12-12-2008, 06:26 PM
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White Trash Hero
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: NW Arkansas
Moto: Buell 1125R Porco Rosso Edition
Posts: 4,895
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Nice! I forsee a swingset/playhouse combo for the back yard before your bike gets in the garage though! Sounds like a great start though!
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12-12-2008, 06:39 PM
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Let's do another U-turn
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Indiana
Moto: 2009 V-Strom
Posts: 3,816
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Already have the swingset, it's in my parents backyard right now. I can build a playhouse cheaper than I can buy one!! |
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12-12-2008, 06:45 PM
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Victim of Blazer Rapage
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Talkeetna, AK
Moto: 06 GSXR 600
Posts: 1,707
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Congrats on your purchase! I am sure you're daughter will be pleased!
Must be nice to buy that first house. I am looking forward to the feeling but am procrastinating on growing up for as long as possible. |
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12-12-2008, 08:45 PM
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Followed the crowd over.
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Hawaii
Moto: '07 Yahama R6
Posts: 911
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Very nice! Congratz!
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12-12-2008, 08:47 PM
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Forum Coach
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: GA
Moto: 2006 GSXR 600
Posts: 7,419
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I'm so excited for you!! This is awesome news!
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12-12-2008, 08:48 PM
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TWFix Legend
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Denver CO
Moto: 01 BMW F650GS Dakar
Posts: 15,677
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Capt that's fuck'n awesome...
honestly... that's about the size house I'm look'n for... no need for anything bigger as it's just me. so now... we have a place to stay for Indy.... no more hotel right?! 
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12-12-2008, 08:52 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Springfield, MO
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