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We are six days and counting until the last football game of the season. Enjoy this final week of football talk while it lasts....
This is your open thread for the evening. Use it to talk about whatever you want.
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Life is good
His Royal Greatness - January 30, 2012 via mobile
I don't have to work Sunday.................
Yeah!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
LadyChief - January 30, 2012
Nothing Like Trying To Sell A House
Only to find out that your asshole neighbor just slapped up a bunch of hideous solar panels right up next to your property. Which was made possible through a federal grant program started by Bush.
So yeah, that was the highlight of my day. Well, except for this rum and coke I’m downing right now to get over my pissy mood.
UCrawford - January 30, 2012
What a tool
That sucks
Buck'O - January 30, 2012
Bush or his neighbor?
Tarkus - January 30, 2012
Can't It Be Both
Yeah, it’s both.
The libertarian in me says she has a right to do what she wants with her property. But that same libertarian also says if it weren’t for that fucking program, she doesn’t shell out for solar panels.
UCrawford - January 30, 2012
Yes
And “asshole” is an appropriate description. My neighbor qualified under a small business program…because she runs a wellness clinic. Where they give enemas.
I hate her.
UCrawford - January 30, 2012
Are they free?
I know a few people that I would like to sign up?
LadyChief - January 30, 2012
Nope
She charges. She did at one point offer me a friendly neighbor discount. How ironic that even though I declined to let her give me an enema she still found a way to stick me up the ass.
UCrawford - January 30, 2012
LOL!
LadyChief - January 30, 2012
I c wut u did there
DanielH123 - January 30, 2012
I never understood why neighbors affect property values so much.
Unless dangerous people live there, who really cares what the house next door looks like?
wustl_chiefs_fan - January 30, 2012
A lot of people do.
Neighborhood aesthetics count for a lot.
Tarkus - January 30, 2012
I know, but it still doesn't make sense.
It’s like how people care so much about how their car looks. Unless you spent a lot of money on a car because you’re rich and want to show off, who really cares if your car has a scratch on it?
wustl_chiefs_fan - January 30, 2012
I do..............
I worked my ass off for my car and I want it to look as new as possible and they are damn expensive!
LadyChief - January 30, 2012
Yup
Pride of ownership. Not to mention, when you decide to trade that car in, those scratches will cost you a hell of a lot of money. People look at that as a sign that you didn’t take care of the vehicle in other ways too.
UCrawford - January 30, 2012
It makes sense to me.
If I’m spending a few hundred grand on a house, I want it to be in a nice looking neighborhood. I don’t want to look at a bunch of crap when I’m driving to and from my house, or when I’m outside relaxing.
That you don’t means you should be able to get some great deals on houses in crappy neighborhoods. Its’ win-win.
Tarkus - January 30, 2012
Yup
And I bought in a nice neighborhood with conditions on building because I wanted to avoid people doing unexpected things to their houses and screwing up my value.
UCrawford - January 30, 2012
In My Case
It’s in a national historic district. People buy houses there because they’re looking for a place with an Old West setting, and they pay a premium price for it. The solar panels do not fit in with that…so it could end up costing me a shitload of money. I’ve got to talk to the realtor about the possible damage tomorrow. If it’s a problem, I may end up suing since the historic district part of the city has conditions on property improvements to maintain its status.
UCrawford - January 30, 2012
Or More Precisely
I’ll file a complaint and let the city sue. If I’m limited in what I’m allowed to do in regards to my own house, I’ll be damned if some hippie colonic salesman gets to ignore the same law I have to follow.
UCrawford - January 30, 2012
Put up some tall windmills. Shade 'em out. Paint 'em adobe-colored.
Brsrkr - January 30, 2012
Can't Where She's Put Them
I’d have to build the windmills in the street. :) We’ll see what the realtor says tomorrow. If it’s a problem, then I call the city and see about starting the ball rolling.
UCrawford - January 30, 2012
I'm a Development Manager in my jurisdiction -
Do you know if your neighbor obtained permits for those solar panels?
chiefsfan62 - January 30, 2012 via mobile
I Don't
But I will be checking.
UCrawford - January 31, 2012
And
You’d be surprised how much a change like that can destroy your house’s value. Doesn’t matter if it seems silly…in my case it could be tens of thousands of dollars I’m losing.
UCrawford - January 30, 2012
That makes more sense.
Still, it’s crazy that a neighbor putting in solar panels could cost you thousands of dollars. Sounds like you should be able to force her to take them out at least.
wustl_chiefs_fan - January 30, 2012
Might Be Able To
There are restrictions on building in that neighborhood. Basically, it’s like a homeowner’s association…she agreed to abide by those restrictions when she purchased a home there. If she is in violation of those restrictions, I’ll bring it up with the city.
UCrawford - January 30, 2012
And
I don’t know if you’ve been a homeowner, but deal with enough real estate and you’ll understand. Value on a home isn’t what someone tells you a home is worth or what you owe, it’s what someone is wiling to pay you for it…and that is a very fickle process to determine value.
UCrawford - January 30, 2012
Random GIF
LadyChief - January 30, 2012
That's great.
I wonder if the cat even knows its his own tail.
Tarkus - January 30, 2012
It reminds of when my dog sees it's reflection in the mirror
LadyChief - January 30, 2012
Your dog looks like a cat?
Tarkus - January 30, 2012
If he did he would start chasing himself................
he thinks that is what they are for
LadyChief - January 30, 2012
Dogs often chase their own tails.
Tarkus - January 30, 2012
True
LadyChief - January 30, 2012
Why do you hate Ups, Chris?
Tarkus - January 30, 2012
He thought two open threads would be a good idea
LadyChief - January 30, 2012
Damn liberals want everything open.
Tarkus - January 30, 2012
LOL!
LadyChief - January 30, 2012
Kinda smells like a Haley Pioli relationship
Matt_Grbac - January 30, 2012 via mobile
haley might be the new oc for pittsburgh
niageriannit1 - January 30, 2012
I also heard Marty isn't getting the Bucs job.
Tarkus - January 30, 2012
the gleam not going to tampa
niageriannit1 - January 30, 2012
MIZZOU WINS!!!!
wustl_chiefs_fan - January 30, 2012
That was way more exciting than it should have been.
wustl_chiefs_fan - January 30, 2012
Agreed
but I got a good feeling about DGB on Wednesday
DanielH123 - January 30, 2012
This is funny.............
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/01/30/muppets-diss-fox-news-in-response-anti-oil_n_1241199.html
LadyChief - January 30, 2012
I think "Finding Bigfoot's" Bobo might be a small, partially bald espionage squatch. I think he's a sqwarf. Maybe a squidget.
Brsrkr - January 30, 2012
somewhat relevant to the Chiefs
Shanghai_Chiefs - January 31, 2012
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