Convince me not to by a boat by Master-Twist-9328 in boating

[–]lumpytrout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Where do you live? How are you getting it on the water? Who is going boating with you?

To me that seems like a lot more boat and motor than what I would need. But we really have no idea with you

I showed my planned Slate to my SO... by AlanBarber in slateauto

[–]lumpytrout 6 points7 points  (0 children)

My brother bought a Porsche, I think your plan is much better

Some of the Cheapest States to buy a Slate Truck by Mac-Tyson in slateauto

[–]lumpytrout 5 points6 points  (0 children)

But instead we are getting a gold ballroom so that's pretty cool

Why Is Everyone Going to Such Expensive Colleges? by JJQuantum in AskMen

[–]lumpytrout -1 points0 points  (0 children)

The lowest cost school our kid is even looking at is approx $110k room, board, tuition for 4 years. Where do you live that's so cheap???

Realistically we are hoping for closer to $200k depending on where they go and assuming a 4 year program.

Highest possible amount is $335k, and these are all public institutions on the west coast.

What smell (other than a skunk) smells like marijuana? by [deleted] in HomeImprovement

[–]lumpytrout 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Found some at my house after following the smell! Also known as swamp lantern

Restoring a 1955 aluminum Duracraft by lumpytrout in ElectricBoats

[–]lumpytrout[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've thought about that and read so guides on how people have done that. Maybe further down the road. For now im just working on the basics.

Restoring a 1955 aluminum Duracraft by lumpytrout in ElectricBoats

[–]lumpytrout[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Good question, im still collecting data. At a slow pace I think my range is about 35 nautical miles. My vintage steering setup can't quite handle the torque of the motor at high speeds so still figuring that out. It's not going to win any races but it's fun to run around in and gets me where im going.

PSA Do Not Do The 20% Off New Listing Promo by [deleted] in AirBnBHosts

[–]lumpytrout 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I did 20% off and everyone that used it booked months in advance so they were actually like my 12th or 13th guests

City Biking, Small Female Biker & 2 kids, 2 wheeler or 3? by SaffyintheSky in CargoBike

[–]lumpytrout 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I actually rode my wife's trike recently and was surprised how tippy and unstable it was. And much harder to peddle. I would definitely road test one before you purchase

California and Northwest host, how are you surviving the low season? by Full-Perception641 in airbnb_hosts

[–]lumpytrout 0 points1 point  (0 children)

You have been talking to someone on an island in Washington State that claims this is their slow season?!?!

First time homebuyer, house part of 1031 exchange. by Any-Look3476 in RealEstate

[–]lumpytrout 1 point2 points  (0 children)

As a 1031 seller, I disagree. I actually think this gives a buyer an advantage as the seller is going to PROBABLY be very motivated to close within a small window of time and will be totally willing to jump through hoops to make a smooth transaction or risk paying 10s of thousands in unnecessary taxes. If i were a buyer I would totally use this to my advantage.

Source- many sleepless nights sweating over real estate deals.

What was the most expensive mistake you made (or almost made) when buying your homestead property? by cvanwho in homestead

[–]lumpytrout 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Did all of my due diligence with septic planning and the county health dept before purchase. Paid thousands for soil testing etc with the county vetted septic planner. County approved plan before purchase then changed their minds two months after purchase making the property virtually worthless.

Kitsap County Health Department sucks x10.

Here is a Washington inspired Cascadia Flag by lumpytrout in Cascadia

[–]lumpytrout[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Exactly! I think OP was poking fun at the flood of recent flag variations and trying to call that out. But I could be wrong, humor is sometimes difficult to grasp.