Random Jibber Jabber Thread

[slightlytoasted]

Actually Orithil.....I happen to know a couple of groups that have done exactly that....one group purchased 2000 acres...I dont know how the group is made up...as far as numbers but thats exactly what they did......they are doing a great job with that land...I see some really nice green houses...hoop houses....allot of solar power off the grid type of thing......just what we all should be thinking about.....not having to depend on the SYSTEM for much.

Ive always imagined a place next to the sea as a good place to be sovereign. I like the idea of using a tidal-barrage system as a sustainable power-generation fuel source.

 

[Bear Country]

Kinda like Ginger and JD.
2 things that taste soo good. speaking of..time for a refill. hehe

Oh....I love crown and 7....thats my fav......so good.... A little story.....a while back we had a boys night out...myself, my two son in laws, and my son.....so we went out had dinner then off to roll the dice on the craps table.....well they boys thought they were gonna get pops loaded drunk.....they kept buying shots of crown.....we all drank the same...one shot after another.....you think those punks were able to get the old man plastered.....hellz no....they were shit faced on thier feet and the old man just taught those boys they have a ways to go ...lol.....it was fun....we had to grab rooms at the casino......my daughters were mad......my little lady didnt even bat an eye.....

 

[Bear Country]

Ive always imagined a place next to the sea as a good place to be sovereign. I like the idea of using a tidal-barrage system as a sustainable power-generation fuel source.

I like that idea to

 

[Orithil]

Ive always imagined a place next to the sea as a good place to be sovereign. I like the idea of using a tidal-barrage system as a sustainable power-generation fuel source.

I find myself thinking that if I could set up a place, I'd like to own some land by a river, so I could run something like a water wheel for hydroelectric power, and you know the soil by rivers would be great for growing cannabis and vegetables.

I would fish and work the land, and maybe find a bit more meaning to life than just making it through the next day. Maybe that's a depressing thought.

I just don't feel like society has it right, I think that technology can be good, but we've gone way passed that point and into it being a detriment to society as a whole. Might seem hypocritical coming from someone over a computer, but I'd give it up in less than a heartbeat to live the way I envision. But that's dreams for you, I'd have been fine back in the frontier days, I think. Or I'd have been shot. One of the two.

 

[slightlytoasted]

I just don't feel like society has it right, I think that technology can be good, but we've gone way passed that point and into it being a detriment to society as a whole. Might seem hypocritical coming from someone over a computer, but I'd give it up in less than a heartbeat to live the way I envision. But that's dreams for you, I'd have been fine back in the frontier days, I think. Or I'd have been shot. One of the two.

I couldnt agree more. I think its borderline scary how much technology has become intertwined in our lives. I totally think there is a fine line between and invention of a tool that makes a job easier, and a frivolous technology.

 

[slightlytoasted]

Oh....I love crown and 7....thats my fav......so good.... A little story.....a while back we had a boys night out...myself, my two son in laws, and my son.....so we went out had dinner then off to roll the dice on the craps table.....well they boys thought they were gonna get pops loaded drunk.....they kept buying shots of crown.....we all drank the same...one shot after another.....you think those punks were able to get the old man plastered.....hellz no....they were shit faced on thier feet and the old man just taught those boys they have a ways to go ...lol.....it was fun....we had to grab rooms at the casino......my daughters were mad......my little lady didnt even bat an eye.....

So funny!!
Not surprising tho really..behind a good man is an even better woman.
Sounds like you got yourself a good one.

 

[Orithil]

I couldnt agree more. I think its borderline scary how much technology has become intertwined in our lives. I totally think there is a fine line between and invention of a tool that makes a job easier, and a frivolous technology.

Tech with no purpose but to waste time, LOL. Back in the day, when every acre of land wasn't posted, fenced in or paved over you could actually go do things, explore and see things...now that all of that has changed they had to invent technologies to keep people from killing themselves out of hopeless boredom.

 

[slightlytoasted]

Its progressed so fast tho..I remember a totally different childhood than my brother is recieving, and there's only a 15yr difference.

He plays Angry Birds
..I used to just throw rocks at dead pigeons

 

[Bear Country]

I find myself thinking that if I could set up a place, I'd like to own some land by a river, so I could run something like a water wheel for hydroelectric power, and you know the soil by rivers would be great for growing cannabis and vegetables.

I would fish and work the land, and maybe find a bit more meaning to life than just making it through the next day. Maybe that's a depressing thought.

I just don't feel like society has it right, I think that technology can be good, but we've gone way passed that point and into it being a detriment to society as a whole. Might seem hypocritical coming from someone over a computer, but I'd give it up in less than a heartbeat to live the way I envision. But that's dreams for you, I'd have been fine back in the frontier days, I think. Or I'd have been shot. One of the two.

Dont stop dreaming ....ever.....I have not been a RIU member long but for me its been a great form of assisting me....hmmmm how should I put it....in clearing my mind.....sometimes I just read whats going on....other times I get into the mix....I have honestly had some really good laughs with allot of what goes on.....but for me in those instances....thats just what it is ...fun......and by the same token....I have encountered some brilliant minds in here as well.....one can discern who those peeps are.......so .....I dont take it to serious....outside of here I have my life as does everyone else......this is a great place to come in ...have a few laughs and unwind.....

 

[Bear Country]

So funny!!
Not surprising tho really..behind a good man is an even better woman.
Sounds like you got yourself a good one.

My wife is an awesome lady.....she knows I goof around with the gals on here....she has even had a few good laughs with me just reading some of the stuff we post but yes for sure.....I am blessed to have her......She has been there by my side thru thick and thin.....when I was seriously injured some years ago....she nursed me back to health.....she took care of the ranch...fed the cattle and all the critters ....never complained.....blessed me with three beauitiful children......ya ....She is my treasure...for sure

 

[Orithil]

Dont stop dreaming ....ever.....I have not been a RIU member long but for me its been a great form of assisting me....hmmmm how should I put it....in clearing my mind.....sometimes I just read whats going on....other times I get into the mix....I have honestly had some really good laughs with allot of what goes on.....but for me in those instances....thats just what it is ...fun......and by the same token....I have encountered some brilliant minds in here as well.....one can discern who those peeps are.......so .....I dont take it to serious....outside of here I have my life as does everyone else......this is a great place to come in ...have a few laughs and unwind.....

Yeah, I don't call what I'm sporting right now much of a life. I do what I do, try to plan and figure out how to change things, but when I'm honest with myself - well, I can't say I really see this happening. It's a great dream, but I know I am about all I can be. I should shut up now though, I think, I've got no meds and I'm getting depressed.

 

[slightlytoasted]

Dont stop dreaming ....ever.....I have not been a RIU member long but for me its been a great form of assisting me....hmmmm how should I put it....in clearing my mind.....sometimes I just read whats going on....other times I get into the mix....I have honestly had some really good laughs with allot of what goes on.....but for me in those instances....thats just what it is ...fun......and by the same token....I have encountered some brilliant minds in here as well.....one can discern who those peeps are.......so .....I dont take it to serious....outside of here I have my life as does everyone else......this is a great place to come in ...have a few laughs and unwind.....

I feel a RIU toast comin on..

A drink and a blaze for all the good times with good friends!

 

[Bear Country]

Ok guys....I'm calling it....time to hit the sack!!! See yall down the road...lol Nite

 

[PeyoteReligion]

Ok guys....I'm calling it....time to hit the sack!!! See yall down the road...lol Nite

Bed time sounds like a good idea. I'm gonna go ahead and masturbate to Miss.Rabit and call it a night.

 

[smokajoe]

No need for sleep, more sativa!

 

[Orithil]

What do you guys think about this : buying a house that's run down and fixing it up.

Do you think it's worth the headaches? I mean, worst case scenario I could build a cabin in it's place, but I know next to dick about residential building codes and crap. Are the regulations such that I'd end up investing more money than time?

 

[see4]

What do you guys think about this : buying a house that's run down and fixing it up.

Do you think it's worth the headaches? I mean, worst case scenario I could build a cabin in it's place, but I know next to dick about residential building codes and crap. Are the regulations such that I'd end up investing more money than time?

Do you like fixing things and renovating? The answer should be obvious, if not, then your answer should be obvious.

Residential building codes and permits are easy. Just go to your town hall, they will help.

 

[BarnBuster]

What do you guys think about this : buying a house that's run down and fixing it up.

Do you think it's worth the headaches? I mean, worst case scenario I could build a cabin in it's place, but I know next to dick about residential building codes and crap. Are the regulations such that I'd end up investing more money than time?

It may sound good Ori, but I've known a couple of people who've tried this and it didn't work out for them. If you can do most all of the work yourself, it may be worth the investment. When you start having to sub out things and pay full price to get them done, the expenses can add up quickly especially when you run into unforeseen problems. A good home inspection may uncover most of the faults but you just don't know what you don't know. And dealing with codes and enforcement can be a never ending nightmare, especially if the house is already on their radar. I read recently about folks in New Orleans that are fighting with codes in getting their houses repaired from Katrina and making little or no progress. And lastly, you will have to have more face to face with people, contractors, and bureaucrats, all of whom may require schmoozing to get things done. Would you be able to cope with that?

 

[Orithil]

It may sound good Ori, but I've known a couple of people who've tried this and it didn't work out for them. If you can do most all of the work yourself, it may be worth the investment. When you start having to sub out things and pay full price to get them done, the expenses can add up quickly especially when you run into unforeseen problems. A good home inspection may uncover most of the faults but you just don't know what you don't know. And dealing with codes and enforcement can be a never ending nightmare, especially if the house is already on their radar. I read recently about folks in New Orleans that are fighting with codes in getting their houses repaired from Katrina and making little or no progress. And lastly, you will have to have more face to face with people, contractors, and bureaucrats, all of whom may require schmoozing to get things done. Would you be able to cope with that?

I can schmooze when I need to, I just hate doing it. Makes me feel oily and dirty, putting on a false face to get something done. Other than that, I don't really know anymore. The house isn't local so doing a walkthru is a little impractical, and hiring an inspector is pretty expensive as far as I know.

It's being sold by a real estate company, I mean...don't they have to tell you if it's condemned or uninhabitable?

You do give me things to think about though, I can look into home inspectors in that area, maybe get an idea of what finding out would run me and decide from there.

EDIT : Man I had some massive typos in there.

 

[Orithil]

Looks like I spoke too soon about spring maybe showing up, next week they're calling for snow....twice.