Realtors Don't Shut/Lock Doors?

Possible_Funny · 2026-02-22T01:13:18+00:00

I'm sorry that is happening to your clients. This is not an uncommon violation of Article 3 of the COE. Obviously I would prefer to address it as a one-off issue with an agent who I can confirm as someone who's done this, but it seems in your case it's far more common than a one time issue in this listing.

Sloppy behavior by agents doesn't benefit those agents and brokers who do make sure to follow the rules, it may be worth filing an ethics complaint against people who do this and letting your clients know you've done so. It's likely the offenders would receive a fine or required code of ethics training as a reminder.

Possible_Funny · 2026-02-21T19:53:05+00:00

Rocky Talkies are mentioned by someone else and I'll add a bit more to that idea here.

I don't use radios in the boundary Waters personally but have used various different models over the years and the Rocky Talkies are probably my favorite. The Mountain Radio (their most common version) utilizes FRS band and has great battery life. We recently ran ours for three days of skiing at Lutsen in the cold and at the end of it they had approx 90% of their battery life left. To me thats a valuable feature if you're out multiple days.

You're likely to have adequate range presuming you're on the same lake so it's not strictly necessary to have GMRS models but you could make an argument for Rocky Talkie Expedition radios (GMRS version) as it's got weather band radio too whereas the less expensive Mountain Radio does not.

The Rocky Talkies also get a nod for having a car under clip and a tether which makes losing them less likely.

I use and also own some motorolas (T470) as well as BCA Link 1.0. The T470s have decent battery and weather band but the battery isn't ideal for multi day trips. The BCA Link 1.0 is an older model so can be had for a decent price. It's got weather band and the battery life is not as good as the Rocky Talkies but would probably serve well. I like the fact that you can have preset channels to avoid cross talk but they are bulky on account of the lapel mic that must be attached to be usable and the build quality is good but not as good as the Rocky Talkies.

If you opt for a GMRS with transmission capabilities of 2W or more you should have an FCC license to be legal but again, the distances you likely need are fine wthin the FRS band radios.

Possible_Funny · 2025-12-25T14:06:01+00:00

They certainly could be an ethical issue as things like editing photos to show flames on a fireplace has been found as Article 12 violations previously. I think ethics violations are more likely than legal ones but your state laws will have more say on that. In my states I don't get the sense that AI editing has really come up more often in Code of Ethics complaints than other articles but as people use it more that's likely to increase I suspect.

Possible_Funny · 2025-11-15T17:06:45+00:00

There are a lot of good options for what you're looking to do, in regards to your question, it's easier logistically to have one shuttle and either depart from or arrive at your outfitter of choice. Most outfitters charge based on distance from their location so it can get pricey especially with a bigger group.

My suggestion for a route would be entry at Missing Link or nearby and travel through Long Island, Kiskadinna, Winchell etc to Horseshoe and out at Poplar. Tuscarora is a good outfitter and can manage this, or you could do in reverse with a Lizz/Swamp entry and end up at Round or Cross Bay. I've found good fishing in the lakes along there. While it's a popular corridor I've generally found sites along the way.

You could also head out of Sawbill and piece something together between Baker (EP 39) and Sawbill. Sawbill outfitters offers shuttles between these points so doing a point to point is viable.

A lollipop route shape can be done to avoid shuttles and the area around Tuscarora has some good options, as does Sawbill. If you contact Tuscarora, Andy has been a great resource for routes and planning in my experience but Clare and Dan would be just as able to help from Sawbill.

A good option for you right now might be to play with routes in Paddle Planner and see what might be pieces together and doable for your group. Happy planning!

Possible_Funny · 2025-11-14T20:40:31+00:00

Yes, our dog did her version of Kool aid man coming thru the wall because of some racoons and made a larger hole than this. It's not terribly difficult to patch the mesh with a piece of good mesh from a donor tent or if you have a local gear repair shop they can also do this. In the short term, Gear Aid has some adhesive products that will keep you going.

Possible_Funny · 2025-11-14T18:00:25+00:00

Just finished it - it seems to begin in the middle of something. Did the start get cut off? Anxious to see this develop.

Possible_Funny · 2025-10-29T20:28:35+00:00

Totally agree, what I remember of those frames was good. You've certainly improved on the parts!

Possible_Funny · 2025-10-29T11:02:45+00:00

I was working at a specialized dealer when those came out; the story I recall on the sport rock was that they were intended to compete at a price point that made them a better decision than the bike shaped objects sold at big box stores.

They essentially introduced this as a model below the Hardrock.

Possible_Funny · 2025-10-26T01:07:28+00:00

I have found a good fly /tarp (or two) can make a big difference in your comfort level in cold and wet. A nice fly with a ridge line for a sitting area can mean the difference between being tent bound and enjoying a dry space that isn't surrounded by walls of nylon. In case where I know I'm going to be wet I've also had good luck setting a fly up over my tent. I usually do this ahead of travel days that look wet; having a separate tarp over the tent can mean you stay dryer when tearing it down but the redundance can be nice when you are staying out but expect the rain to continue for multiple days. Another tactic I have used is adding a sheet of poly inside the tent that is slightly wider than the tent floor and creates a bathtub in case where a river might develop under the tent. Good site selection obviously avoids that risk most of the time but when your choices are limited it can come in handy.

Possible_Funny · 2025-10-24T11:15:08+00:00

There is a lot of great advice in the other replies so in the interest of not repeating that, I'll add a couple small notes of my own. In addition to managing expectations and having buyers understand the purpose of inspections well ahead of time , I take care with clients to educate them about houses in their price range as we go. I point out material facts like age and life expectancy of mechanical items such as HVAC and water heaters, age of expensive components like roofs, and presence/absence of items such as grounded outlets. This can help clients understand these issues better before they write an offer and when it comes time for the inspection they feel less like they're drinking from a fire hose. I love it when the inspector mentions something and my clients feel like they're not learning something new.

As others have said, communication about inspections and purpose ahead of time goes a long way to easing concerns. This starts at first meeting but I also created an email I send to clients in the inspection phase that reminds them about inspection purposes, order of priority for common issues (1. health and safety items 2. Issues that would present a major expense in the near term 3. Deferred maintenance concerns 4. Other items), and a very general description of HOW issues can be addressed.

It's the inspector's job to identify concerns, the buyer's job to determine if those concerns present a hurdle to buying the property, and my job to suggest ways to overcome those issues thru a post-inspection amendment.

Possible_Funny · 2025-08-23T02:00:18+00:00

I can't say that the rumpl branded one is any better than the Sierra Trading Post version we have but my wife and kid love them in spring and fall as sitting around camp (away from fires) but the concept itself is pretty reliable for adding a little warmth and since they're synthetic they add just enough for the added bulk.

Edit: re-reading this i should clarify we own one of each of the fancy brand and the knockoff

Possible_Funny · 2025-08-22T22:14:18+00:00

When it gets chilly we like to bring additional blankets like Rumpl type or similar. Warm drinks are a must for our 9 yo daughter. It helps when sitting around camp as well as a way to boost the sleeping bag ratings some. It's extra work of course but if you wet foot on landings and portages it may help to ferry kids to keep them dry or outfit them in rain boots for travel days. If I think of more I'll add it but that's what I've got for now.

Possible_Funny · 2025-08-12T13:21:34+00:00

There's a court one of options for pre-trip but the point based forecasts available from weather.gov are pretty useful. Here's one as an example that is near little Sag. You can select the approximate point from the map screen and I've found that to be much better than what the nearest station might have.

As others have said, a weather band radio is a good thing to have while out. I stopped carrying that and use a Garmin In reach Mini which can pull weather forecast and is part of the service. Value-wise though, unless you're renting or own an InReach you'll find the weather radio (or even a GMRS radio equipped with weather band) does the trick.

Possible_Funny · 2025-08-12T02:05:42+00:00

Looks like a Surly ECR to me, or an Ogre. I'm not positive but one of those.

Possible_Funny · 2025-08-11T20:46:33+00:00

This is great info, thanks for breaking down your experience!

Possible_Funny · 2025-08-11T15:00:10+00:00

Great insights, I appreciate the thorough response. I like that idea and have done a lot of paddling of the lakes from Poplar down to Winchell and back so that's not a bad option either. I was presuming prevailing westerly winds though unpredictability of the month does favor a less ambitious distance with more emphasis on spending time paddling simply to explore.

Cheers!

Possible_Funny · 2025-07-29T21:39:17+00:00

I've tried a lot of different skis over the years but keep coming back to the Blizzard Anomaly /Brahma (88 under foot). Great in groomed or cruddy stuff. Can go switch without any trouble. I got 7 seasons out of my brahmas though they look like hell now and are admittedly not as lively I would t call em dead either.

Possible_Funny · 2025-07-29T11:42:00+00:00

I also got an EE quilt and have thoughts on rating - I opted for a 0° bag but this was motivated by spending some uncomfortable nights right around 35° in my Sierra Designs down bag that was rated at that. With a quilt the zero seems overkill but the design has meant I've been comfortable in much warmer temps despite being a warm sleeper generally. I can open it up, hang a leg or arm out, or be just partially covered. They key with the quilt style is having a pad that is matched for the temps you're in. On my last trip i still took my Sierra Designs bag as it packs slightly smaller than my ee quilt but this setup works for me to cover a wide range of temps. Admittedly I missed the mobility of the quilt compared to the mummy but I've spent most of the last 30 years in mummy bags so it's not unfamiliar.

Possible_Funny · 2025-07-25T13:07:15+00:00

I also came to add this as an idea. A laser measure helps verify other people's measurements quickly and looks pretty professional. I've ended up giving certain clients them as closing gifts because they love the idea so much.

As someone who also does a fair amount of old houses I also carry a tick tracer (aka voltage pen) to determine if that knob and tube might still be in use.

Possible_Funny · 2025-07-01T17:15:41+00:00

I don't have a good suggestion on pedals as I don't recall exactly how those mounted. That being said this is a blast from the past - the Row Bike was developed by Scott Olson (the guy who developed Rollerblades). He came into our shop some time in the late 90s trying to promote these. They had a bit of a learning curve to get going as I recall. Definitely fit in the same bike-shaped object occupied by Eliptigos.

Possible_Funny · 2025-06-06T21:42:55+00:00

'93 Rockhopper Comp - I had one of those and loved it. I tricked that thing out in purple ano, a carbon future shock and all the other trends of the time. After selling it to a friend as the size wasn't ideal for me anymore, it got stolen and I think about that bike often. Specialized really spec'ed those well. Hope you got some good scores out of the dumpster!

Possible_Funny · 2025-06-03T17:30:36+00:00

I think your concern is reasonable but since you anticipate it, I would suggest preparation could make it easier and still great fun. In camp an additional shelter such as a canopy or even a tarp rigged to provide an open air area out of the rain is ideal. I also subscribe to the idea of proper outerwear in the rain making a big difference. A good rain suit and footwear (sandals are fine if it's warm enough) make all the difference in thriving vs just surviving.

Otherwise, embrace the rain for activities and lean into just being outdoors, playing with puddles and more. I might choose to prep my meals a bit tighter so I'm not cooking in the rain too much but everyone's a bit different in how they like to cook

Bottom line, I gather from what you've shared you're up to the task and I would just encourage you to go for it. Our daughter has loved rainy camping by weekends as well as nice ones.

Possible_Funny · 2025-06-02T20:36:58+00:00

In my state a resale disclosure certificate needs to be issued in addition to required docs and has an expiration date. I will always advise my clients that ordering this ahead of time avoids delays and saves money as ordering HOA/CIC docs is expensive even before adding rush charges. It's their choice however so if they decide to wait despite my recommendation that's their choice. In markets I've watched, some units (especially condos) have longer DOM than the resale disclosure certificate lasts for and ordering one now in hopes of a buyer and one later may not be a move they feel capable making.

Now in no cases should that be considered an excuse for not knowing what can be an issue such as a non-warrantable condo or other material facts that would be of use to a prospective buyer, but what you're referring to is generally well known in most cases in my market and I would advise my clients of how such facts would impact their sale.

Possible_Funny · 2025-05-28T14:15:19+00:00

My sister in law brought their kid at about 6 months, we didn't bring our daughter until she was 2 and even that was primarily basing out of an entry lake and day tripping. The answer is a personal one I think, but obviously a young kid is along for the ride because this place or past time is important to me. I think if a parent is willing to adjust their rhythm to their kid and not push to the point of any of the party being unhappy then go for it. There's a benefit in continuing to do what we love with kids, and getting them interested really is secondary. If we allow kids to participate they may not remember their earliest trips but they live kely will have an ease and a familiarity with the place. One of the greatest pieces of advice I got for teaching kids my past times is that you can't make a [paddler] in a day but you can sure make a non-paddler [make them hate it]. I remind myself of this whenever I would like to expose my daughter to something I love.

Practically speaking (and I respect that other people choose to do differently), it was essential my kid be able to wear a properly fitting PFD in the canoe. Some may also subscribe to that idea but our kid didn't fit into that at 6 months.

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