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Post by danib on Jan 10, 2019 8:25:13 GMT -6
Ever watch those videos of people slipping on ice? That was us this morning. I managed not to fall but had to pull some pretty funny maneuvers. H and C couldn't stay on their feet but I managed to keep them from actually hitting the ground so they were just gliding and sliding.
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Post by tgrimes on Jan 10, 2019 9:10:15 GMT -6
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Post by starbuck on Jan 10, 2019 9:11:18 GMT -6
Sooooo this house...the sellers told our agent that the last buyers we asking for more work than actually needed to be done with the siding on the house. They told us that they were asking for large sections to be replaced because of "cosmetics." Like, they wanted to ensure that the siding didn't look "too patched up" and so they were going for large swathes of replacement.
We knew some had to be done because there is clearly deterioration, so we expected to have them pay some, we pay some with an estimate for what really needed doing. My siding guy just got back to me and told me that actually the siding is currently under lawsuit and patching it the way they had proposed won't really even get the job done correctly because as you attach the new to old, you'd do a lot more damage to the old siding. Thus, the house has to be completely resided. We're going to ask them for a huge check to do the work but I'm not sure they'll go for it.
My agent was furious at them when I told her what we learned, this was really dishonest. We wouldn't have gotten to this point if we had known the real reason.
People suck.
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Post by starbuck on Jan 10, 2019 9:11:38 GMT -6
tgrimes, watching that makes my face hurt
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Post by tgrimes on Jan 10, 2019 9:14:02 GMT -6
tgrimes , watching that makes my face hurt I can't stop looking at these ice slipping gifs now. Hilarious! I fell on the ice in college. I didn't see a piece of it behind my car. It was full on feet in the air fall right on your back. I couldn't dance for 2 weeks. On campus, it was known not to laugh at anyone falling on the sidewalks because as soon as you did, you'd be the next one to fall. |
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Post by tgrimes on Jan 10, 2019 9:14:57 GMT -6
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Post by danib on Jan 10, 2019 9:16:36 GMT -6
starbuck that's terrible. Are you guys already under contract? Does them lying about the condition change anything? tgrimes like that but we didn't fall. More a shuffle-slide-wiggle-slide down the length of the driveway and entrance to the school lol.
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Post by starbuck on Jan 10, 2019 9:17:39 GMT -6
::cue period::
Because of course. This week can get bent.
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Post by danib on Jan 10, 2019 9:18:08 GMT -6
Also we knew the ice was there. The whole city is frozen. My car was encapsulated by roughly 1/4 inchs of it. So we were able to brace and go slow.
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Post by goldenlove on Jan 10, 2019 9:19:00 GMT -6
starbuck that is shady AF. Can't they get in trouble for not disclosing that type of information?
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Post by danib on Jan 10, 2019 9:19:48 GMT -6
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Post by goldenlove on Jan 10, 2019 9:22:35 GMT -6
I'm at work contemplating leaving early because I'm not feeling great. My boss was sick and two CWs called in sick this week. Apparently something is going around at work. My throat started to hurt last night and now my whole head is pounding and I'm FREEZING (which might just be because it's 20 degrees). I'm just not looking forward to driving right now so I've been sitting here staring at my computer instead.
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Post by starbuck on Jan 10, 2019 9:22:37 GMT -6
starbuck that's terrible. Are you guys already under contract? Does them lying about the condition change anything? tgrimes like that but we didn't fall. More a shuffle-slide-wiggle-slide down the length of the driveway and entrance to the school lol. We are under contract but it's our due diligence period so we can walk away anytime thru Monday and then we'd be locked in. I'm not sure there's any recourse for this except to make them pay (literally). We're going to ask them for a huge check to do the work. If they say no, we walk. |
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Post by goldenlove on Jan 10, 2019 9:22:54 GMT -6
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Post by starbuck on Jan 10, 2019 9:24:09 GMT -6
starbuck that is shady AF. Can't they get in trouble for not disclosing that type of information? This is not a topic covered in the seller's disclosure, which is a little more legally binding. So I don't really think there's anything we could really do other than try to negotiate a fix or walk away. |
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Post by goldenlove on Jan 10, 2019 9:25:52 GMT -6
starbuck that is shady AF. Can't they get in trouble for not disclosing that type of information? This is not a topic covered in the seller's disclosure, which is a little more legally binding. So I don't really think there's anything we could really do other than try to negotiate a fix or walk away. Well I'm glad you can still walk away at this point. Seems like they were hoping you guys wouldn't figure that out. |
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Post by starbuck on Jan 10, 2019 9:43:18 GMT -6
So update on our rolling puke fest. J and K had basically the same experience and after three episodes he was done. He's napping right now but ate some breakfast and kept it down and was playing as usual this morning.
I just realized I forgot to eat breakfast.
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Post by tgrimes on Jan 10, 2019 9:45:32 GMT -6
So update on our rolling puke fest. J and K had basically the same experience and after three episodes he was done. He's napping right now but ate some breakfast and kept it down and was playing as usual this morning. I just realized I forgot to eat breakfast. You better start drinking red wine. |
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Post by waitwhat on Jan 10, 2019 10:13:03 GMT -6
Geez starbuck I’m sorry you’re dealing with all this house shit on top of the pukefest that has plagued your house. You need a break. |
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Post by cookswithwine on Jan 10, 2019 10:24:41 GMT -6
starbuck at least you found it out now. That’s what the inspection period is for. O is being a little a-hole to my H in the mornings. I get him up but then I have to leave. My H gets him dressed and to daycare. Apparently he’s been a kicking, screaming, melting snowman every morning. I hope it’s a phase. He’s also regressed on the hitting. He hit me yesterday and I gave him “the look”. And he immediately petted my arm and said “sorry mommy!” 😂
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Post by goldenlove on Jan 10, 2019 10:50:12 GMT -6
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Post by jubilantsquirrel on Jan 10, 2019 11:14:49 GMT -6
Damn starbuck that really sucks. I'm sorry. I remember when my parents bought our house up here. We found out the day after we moved in that the house was infested with ants. I'm talking colonies of ants living in the walls of a 3000sqft house. It was bad. So bad. And to top it off my mom is deathly afraid of ants. It took years and a lot of $$$ to get rid of them all. |
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Post by sophiegrace on Jan 10, 2019 12:35:21 GMT -6
Those sellers are terrible starbuck I’m glad you’re finding out all of this stuff ahead of time. I hope everyone is feeling better for the weekend and you get something that makes you feel better. That chocolate lava cake upthread looks like it would do the trick. |
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Post by sophiegrace on Jan 10, 2019 12:38:09 GMT -6
Also we knew the ice was there. The whole city is frozen. My car was encapsulated by roughly 1/4 inchs of it. So we were able to brace and go slow. Are you used to it all at this point? I just imagine how hard I would struggle to acclimate myself to such an extreme winter. |
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Post by sophiegrace on Jan 10, 2019 12:41:55 GMT -6
Got M down for an earlier nap and trying to check everything off my checklist so we can leave for the airport at 3. Haven’t heard from H yet so I’m sure he’ll be cutting it close getting here on time and be a ball of tension. He’s so nervous and it’s weird to see. He tried dress clothes on for almost two hours last night trying to pick the best outfit. I wish he could see himself from my vantage point. There’s less than nothing for him to worry about. But I’m not going to complain about him modeling suits for me. He looked goooood.
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Post by tgrimes on Jan 10, 2019 12:51:13 GMT -6
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Post by danib on Jan 10, 2019 15:26:37 GMT -6
Also we knew the ice was there. The whole city is frozen. My car was encapsulated by roughly 1/4 inchs of it. So we were able to brace and go slow. Are you used to it all at this point? I just imagine how hard I would struggle to acclimate myself to such an extreme winter. Oh my gosh yes. It's what I've known my whole life. Stuff like today, it's not uncommon but we obviously don't get it every day, so it's still a big deal when it happens, but only in the sense that it's so frustrating to deal with. |
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Post by Cheshie6 on Jan 10, 2019 16:07:44 GMT -6
danib, I slipped Sunday! I’ve got bruise on my forehead, both knees. Definitely gave my back an adjustment going down! Lol Quiet day for us too! I wanted to do a themed UO in the book/entertainment board. What book movie do others like that you hated or couldn’t get into! But #scaredycat
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Post by tjanca22 on Jan 10, 2019 19:04:32 GMT -6
Sorry for the house issues starbuck, that’s really shady. I’d be a little worried what else they aren’t disclosing and might pop up later. Also, sorry for the sick babes, hopefully your house is germ free soon! Good luck in CO sophiegrace! |
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Post by tjanca22 on Jan 10, 2019 19:05:54 GMT -6
Today was work meeting after meeting after meeting. Pause to put food into my mouth, followed by more meetings. The gym felt good tonight after what felt like the never ending week! So happy tomorrow is Friday!
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