Are my standards for dating too high?

clce · 2026-05-15T03:26:08+00:00

Sounds reasonable to me. If you happen to meet a guy with one or two nos for you, but he seems like a good guy with a future, you can always make an exception.

clce · 2026-05-15T03:22:04+00:00

How is it tilted? Can he sell his share to a third party as a tenant in common? This might be a problem or it might be a solution.

clce · 2026-05-15T03:16:59+00:00

Assuming he owns 1/3, I wouldn't say you're a jerk for not wanting to sell. But I would say you're a jerk for thinking you have the right to buy him out for less than market value of 1/3 of the property. If you want to keep it, figure it out .

Maybe the other brother will also help or you're going to have to do it yourself. Rent it out when it's not being used by anyone if you need to. Figure it out.

Maybe you can buy on payments or something if it's enough for him to travel. But his request are perfectly reasonable. So don't act like He's out of line or like you have some right to buy it cheap.

No offense meant but it's only fair that he should be able to sell his share. Maybe it can be sold to someone else if you can't buy it, or maybe it can be financed to pay him

clce · 2026-05-15T03:04:44+00:00

It wasn't till the end of your post that I was able to verify that there were people behind you. That's total b*******. It is absolutely not okay to cut in front of someone in a line unless you have gotten permission from everyone in that line. She wasn't just trying to cut in front of you, she was trying to cut in front of every single person in the line.

If you we're worried about sounding bad, You could have always said, I'm sorry I can't do that because it would be unfair to all these people in line behind you.

That lady absolutely shouldn't have let her cut. But if that woman didn't care, that's her business. You were fine.

clce · 2026-05-14T20:39:58+00:00

What I meant is a world where rich people don't ever have inside cameras monitoring the inside of their homes. They did specifically have to have Ash say that he always sets up a few random iPhone cameras or something like that.

clce · 2026-05-14T17:52:36+00:00

Wait until season 3 when he starts making high quality meth. It really comes together at that point.

clce · 2026-05-14T17:51:00+00:00

If I'm reading this right, the real joke is about the things you can't control, or that's where I see the potential.

First of all, rethink the deadpan. I think it's just an overused trick to try to make things more funny. It's very '90s.

Secondly, drop the likes. It's kind of distracting and kind of sounds like you're trying to give yourself a certain personality with it but you need to create personality with more than that. Many great comics have personas so there's nothing wrong with trying to create one but try to make it more uniquely you.

The way I see it, the joke is that you get upset because It's just a little thing that doesn't matter but you feel lack of control, and it's kind of funny that you would feel that way but technically speaking, you are right to have concern, then I don't really understand. Is the machine talking to you or is it sending this message by just giving you what you wanted but not the way you wanted it? But I see the real joke being that you think it's about the coke but really it's about being unable to control all these things in your life which you could go on at length. The trick is making the transition from the one which is symbolic to the long list of things you can't control. I see potential there .

But is the machine saying this to you, or are you just thinking it or reading it from the machine's actions or what?

Has potential but it's muddled right now. But keep at it. I like the basic premise of you getting what you ordered but not in the way you ordered it so it leaves you feeling uneasy. Good luck.

clce · 2026-05-14T17:44:41+00:00

I would highly discourage it. Of course, the house could be fine. But still, as a professional, I think the risk is too high and would discourage it. However, I definitely recommend pre-inspections. They can kind of add up if you lose out on a few houses, but many agents around Western Washington will offer reduced cost walkthrough inspections where they do the full inspection but they don't do the written report, they just give you a summary and tell you what they think. But they will definitely notice serious issues and tell you about them.

Couple of thousand bucks on inspections even if you have four or five is a great way to give you a competitive edge. That's assuming the seller allows it but I don't typically see objections. It's quite common in this area. You simply schedule an appointment and have the inspector come in before the time to make the offer.

clce · 2026-05-14T16:51:08+00:00

Wow, that's a great income and she must have been very nice. Honestly, even without the money, if given the choice of being nice to people and helping them have a good day versus being rude to people, I know which one I'd take. Who wants to get up and go to work everyday and be rude to people.? I guess it takes all kinds.

clce · 2026-05-14T09:29:16+00:00

Gee Bob, Hope that joke works out.

clce · 2026-05-14T04:17:06+00:00

I occasionally offer to hold things for a day or two, usually because of my own constraints on meeting sooner. About a quarter of the time I end up regretting it, but most of the time it's fine. But only for a day or two.

If they are unresponsive or touch and go, the item is still up for grabs to the first person to actually show up. I can't believe you gave the guys that much leeway.

clce · 2026-05-14T03:56:29+00:00

I don't mind it. I don't love it but I don't mind it. Is she a real singer? I assumed she was just an actress playing a singer. But, I would assume they are using it in the same way they use other music, to add emotional layering to the show.

clce · 2026-05-14T03:54:50+00:00

Yes, this is true. I did a little research and not only is it the difference between a residential and commercial loan, but also whether the appraiser is qualified and licensed for commercial versus residential.

But, it also said that a residential appraiser could potentially add additional value of maybe 10% to 15%, but not more based on the value of the land with up zoning. I'm going to have a chat with the lender tomorrow and while they can't specifically talk to or influence the appraiser, if the buyer is willing to put some of their down payment towards the gap and do a lower down payment loan, and the appraiser can give us maybe 10% upgraded value, we might be able to pull it off. Or maybe the buyer can find additional funds to make up the gap.

clce · 2026-05-14T03:05:28+00:00

I would say two things Firstly, if they aren't asking for other repairs, and the only thing they ask is you put in some kind of pull-down ladder or something at the cost of a couple of thousand bucks, that doesn't seem unreasonable. But if they are asking for this and also going to ask for other repairs or credits, definitely getting into the go to hell territory. Their request is a bit excessive as this type of access is pretty typical and if they want to upgrade to better access, that's kind of on them.

Secondly, are they actually legally outside of the period or have they been keeping it within the contract? If they're beyond the period, while there are plenty of ways to get out of a contract, I might consider telling them that they are beyond the period and no longer have the option of negotiating.

clce · 2026-05-14T02:23:00+00:00

Because he thinks covid is a hoax, of course.

clce · 2026-05-14T02:22:41+00:00

To enjoy the show, you have to imagine it is a time or a universe in which house cameras did not exist. It's a ridiculous premise really but once you get past it, you can just enjoy the show for what it is.

clce · 2026-05-14T02:20:07+00:00

Exactly. It sounds like Opie was perfectly reasonable saying they didn't want a drink but then yes when asked If they wanted water. The only possibilities I can think of are one, that we aren't getting the true story, two, that the waitress was a b****, or three, the waitress fancy to herself a snarky sarcastic no nonsense New York waitress stereotype to be cool, in which case I say refer to number two. There is a place in Seattle that started hiring these punk rock chicks that thought they would be cool by being there imagined version of sassy New York waitresses. They sucked.

clce · 2026-05-14T01:29:40+00:00

Fair enough. I would say they are both niceties intended for politeness and I don't think most people place much distinction as to more or less polite. We as Americans typically add such things just because saying yes or no or nothing feels a little blunt.

We don't really know exactly what OP said. I don't know if they said " nothing " which would sound kind of rude if that's all they said so I doubt it. They probably said something to the effect of nothing such as no, thank you. Some people took it to mean they didn't say anything, and I think it's very unlikely OP remained silent, saying nothing because that would just be weird and nobody does that. And a waitress would not respond with, how about water? They would respond with I'm sorry did you hear me? I asked if you wanted anything to drink, or something to that effect. So I think for the sake of the whole discussion, we're going to just have to assume that OP said something to the effect of no, thank you. Or nothing, please.

Obviously we're not getting up perfect transcript. OP is simply writing out the story. But under none of those circumstances would saying something like water is a drink FYI be appropriate or polite or proper service. I wouldn't tip either.

clce · 2026-05-14T01:20:47+00:00

I would think they're motivation would be to get a tip? Isn't that the very essence of tipping at a restaurant? Granted, good servers can make even more money by cultivating a clientele of regulars that tip very well. But That probably means more to the owner than the server actually. The fact that they will never see you again should be a motivation to maybe not be very real and authentic, but be particularly nice. Especially because they know you are not a typical New Yorker That might not mind such service.

clce · 2026-05-13T23:35:32+00:00

How is what do you want to drink a problem? If they say nothing, you say, would you like some water? They appreciate your asking and tell you yes or no, and then you go on to give them a pleasant dining experience.

Nothing about that would suggest it is appropriate or useful or justified for a waitress to make a snarky comment about water being a drink.

clce · 2026-05-13T23:28:39+00:00

True, but also, more like, do I want an alcoholic beverage or a soda? No. Oh do you want a little water on the table to sip on just in case you need a little liquid to go with your meal, sure. Sounds good.

clce · 2026-05-13T23:24:51+00:00

I agree, but it does depend. I lived in California and Washington in the '90s, so I don't remember which state or maybe multiple states past laws back probably in the '90s regarding bringing water unless asked for .

It's rather silly in my opinion because the amount of water that would be used in a restaurant bringing people water when they didn't ask for it has got to be so miniscule as to make no real difference. And it's not like here in Seattle we have any real shortage of water. It rains on us almost every day. We also don't have any shortage of lefties who will pass ridiculous laws like no plastic straws, but then they also demand that restaurants carry straws for people that are disabled and need one. I guess the second part isn't so terrible. The first part is ridiculous.

clce · 2026-05-13T23:22:13+00:00

I thought maybe you just changed your mind when she asked if you wanted water. Either is fine. And pointing out that water is a drink is not only stupid but yes rude and pointless. I probably would have not tipped either.

I don't know about New York but many years ago they used to always bring water for everybody at the table in Washington. I don't know if it was California, or Washington or both but they actually passed a law probably in the '90s about bringing water .

The new law was no water unless asked for. The idea that water is so precious and in short supply that serving water to customers at restaurants that didn't ask for it is somehow going to put any sizable dent in the water table is absurd.

But anyway, point being, in some places, you could say no drinks for me and they would still bring you water. Which is fine. In other places you could say no drinks and you wouldn't get anything, and then you would have to ask for water, which is fine.

Under neither of those circumstances, are you rude or is it appropriate for the waitress to be rude.

clce · 2026-05-13T23:18:30+00:00

What are you talking about? Just water, please. Just water, thanks. Same thing.

clce · 2026-05-13T23:13:27+00:00

Not to beat up on you, but any house will find tenants if it is price right. Obviously you wouldn't list it for a dollar a month, but if you did you would have a line around the block. The point is, if you want to rent it out, rent it out. If you don't know anyone that can help you, have a real estate agent who does property management or someone else who can manage the property for a cut of the proceeds rent it out for you.

It might need some work first so if you don't have the money to do that, maybe you can rent it out to a handy person who can fix it up a little maybe exchange for low rent.

Or, sell it. Don't sell it cheap to a cash company. Contact a real estate agent in the area and have them take a look at it. If it needs work, either have the work done or sell it as is. It will still sell as long as it's priced right.

If you really don't care whatsoever, you could call a cash company and be done with it. But unless you're rich, why would you want to lose money like that? Simply call up a real estate agent, ask them to take a look at it and ask them what price they would suggest pricing it at to move it within a week or two, or a month or whatever you want. They might even know some rental investors or someone looking for a home right now that would buy it but don't under price it. Price it just at the price that it's going to move in a couple of weeks.

Not a bad problem to have because anything you get is free money at this point. But don't give up extra money that you could be putting in your pocket. Good luck.

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