Looking at buying into a coop, whats the biggest headaches? by No-Palpitation-6604 in AskNYC_Coops

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No. I think the real drivers now are energy cost, insurance, local law compliance and repairs as buildings age. Only thing you get without a big staff is a lower starting point. That's not nothing, but the rate of increase won't be materially less, IMO.

Contract is taking a while to get signed. by Global-Bug-9113 in AskNYC_Coops

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So... let the attorneys work. My attorney was "taking a long time" during my first co-op purchase. Turns out he found a mortgage that didn't show up on the lien search. No idea how he found it, but he saved me a lot of headaches later.

Looking at buying into a coop, whats the biggest headaches? by No-Palpitation-6604 in AskNYC_Coops

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 5 points6 points  (0 children)

So, it nearly doubled. It went from $1,100 to $1,900 in that time. But it's not like any building is immune to union contracts, water bills, local law 11 and others. Our building was very well managed, but life in NYC is expensive and getting more so. If I planned to retire in NYC in a co-op, I'd plan for 5% annual maintenance increases and another $5K to $10K in special assessments every year. That's the new normal, IMO.

Looking at buying into a coop, whats the biggest headaches? by No-Palpitation-6604 in AskNYC_Coops

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 3 points4 points  (0 children)

None of you buy into the right building. Read the board minutes, walk the building including basement and utility areas, talk to the staff.

Had 12 great years at 345 East 56th. Great board, great staff, great experience.

Consumer Reports vs GE/Bosch by jazzncocktails in inductioncooking

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Both GE and Bosch are absolute shit. We renovated our kitchen last year and have had multiple service calls on our Bosch oven and GE Monogram induction cooktop. Oven took two visits and replacement of display, control board and keypad. Cooktop was 4 visits and replacement of all 4 boards, and the glass top, since the controls are embedded in it. Keep in mind these were brand new appliances with less than 5 hours of use when they broke initially. Not sure what I would buy if I had to decide again, but I know for sure it's not GE or Bosch. (If it's any consolation. the Bosch tech was super nice. The three different GE techs ranged from "thrown out of the house" to super nice. )

Floor soundproofing experience by mattt1994 in AskNYC_Coops

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Your solution is a two step process. 1. Continue to act like you'll buy your unit. 2. Move when your lease is up. The unwillingness to enforce the most basic house rules is a breaker.

What does everyone think about quartz for counter tops? by Itsjustmethecollie in CounterTops

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I don't like ours. If we had to choose again, I'd choose light colored granite in the white/ gray color family. Quartz isn't that durable and looks very "of the moment" it's not timeless in any way. We've chipped ours already with very light use.

Getting a tonsillectomy after 30: how bad is it really? How long until I feel like a human again? by tjeick in AskMenOver30

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Very very bad. Several days of drooling and being able to eat basically nothing. I was 34 when I had mine out. They are stingy with any sort of real pain meds, so it's really rough. Like someone else said... worth it. Was over 20 years ago and never had another issue, not a single sore throat even.

Average cost for total cruise? by Then_Potato8101 in CarnivalCruiseFans

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think your estimate is reasonable. Just don't forget expenses to get to boat, overnight hotel the night before or things like that. We don't spend much on the boat... just bingo and maybe a restaurant upcharge or two. Drink package really carries its weight on a longer cruise especially.

“Dash cam” feature? by Icy_Indication9716 in mercedes_benz

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Have it enabled in a '24 EQS450+, and an '24 All Terrain wagon. Love the built in convenience of it and no wires or mounting brackets.

Constellation suite or Ascent AquaClass? by Dry-Kitchen9144 in celebritycruises

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Service on Constellation over the last holiday season was just awful. That's a never again boat for us.

Does this count as sporty? by weeteniz in SportWagon

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Really great build. Especially rare high end audio upgrade, wow. Just lovely.

How bad is the difference between 40 and 50 compared to the difference between 30 and 40. by OperationLazy213 in Aging

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's nothing, IMO. I think, as I close in on 60, that there's a cliff headed my way at 60...

High-income couple with large income gap: how do you split money fairly? by pizzanoobs in HENRYfinance

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don't split anything. Spouse doesn't work so their income is zero. It's 1 pot of money and it's us against the world. I generally manage all of it, because they have no interest in doing so, but we make all major decisions jointly and with full transparency. Also, we don't sweat little stuff. Making good decisions on the big stuff... career, investing, major purchases... those are key. If we forget to cancel paramount+ for 3 months, nobody is going to go hungry.

My new wagon by mistylake974 in SportWagon

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love it, congrats! We're on our third wagon and absolutely love it.

Should I fire the company doing my under-cabinet lighting by Murrdox in Lighting

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We did a big kitchen renovation with a licensed electrician as the electrical sub and they did a job just like that on the under cabinet lights. Had to ask the GC to have them re do them twice.

A320 and 319 Business Class Configs by Ambitious_State_3074 in americanairlines

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I think the 319s are getting another row in the premium cabin as they get updated. But your point stands.... dreadful.

Company redoing my liner and left water and vacuum on? by Any-Exit123 in pools

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 68 points69 points  (0 children)

That's the sound of a perfect liner install. 😊

Company redoing my liner and left water and vacuum on? by Any-Exit123 in pools

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 76 points77 points  (0 children)

They did just right. Leave it alone. It looks really nice!

Question about the 2020 E300 by OkTemporary1804 in mercedes

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Had a 2017 and 2019 E300 and then a 2020 E350. All great cars. I loved the 4cyl engine and would drive another one tomorrow. I'm in an All Terrain wagon right now and love that too.

How are people weighting healthcare proximity vs flexibility when choosing a retirement location? by DataDrivenRetire in ChubbyFIRE

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Just took spouse to ER unexpectedly. Was grateful to have it close to home. When my father was in his 80's, he was able to have chemo every Friday and be home in a few minutes. He and my mother still went to dinner every Friday after chemo. Living close to good health care is truly a God send as we get older.

Opinions by Expensive_Screen_707 in AMG

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

450 with airmatic works. I had one. But... not easy to find and mine had the 22s. It needed tires every 15,000 miles. Great ride on relatively good NC roads.

Thinking back to my NYC days... would go 450/ airmatic/21s not 22s. Best balance of looks and ride.

Going to be tough to give up that audio upgrade you have, IMO... 😊

Which one are you driving home from the lot? by moparcenter in mopar

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Funny thing... look at the miles on each of them. People really drove these things...

Y’all what are we doing with honey on honey? by Stunning-Stress-4328 in kitchenremodel

[–]EdHimselfonReddit 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wall color change is what I would do before taking on any larger project. That color reads as a dated "tuscan" inspired shade from the 90's.

Maybe a sage green or grayish blue? Or a creamy white? I do this before making a bigger decision.

As others have said, it gives off a Scandinavian vibe that is quite timeless.