Gugny Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 I am SO in that jacuzzi. Buckle up, buttercup. Congrats! 1
ExiledInIllinois Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 (edited) 37 minutes ago, Gugny said: I am SO in that jacuzzi. Buckle up, buttercup. Congrats! Ain't all of NOLA one big jacuzzi? "8 feet below sea level, protected by dikes and serviced by ferries." Just kidding Kirby congrats! Kirby... I just checked the map. You are right next to the levee. I went on the map and checked out where the flood gates and pumping stations are! That's a storm canal that pumps directly to the Pontchartrain. In all seriousness... That's all new infrastructure since Katrina, right? Who maintains the levees, pumps, mows, keeps vegetation down, etc? From the satellite view, it looks like a lot went into the area after Katrina. That storm channel, from the looks of it has three pumping stations. Handles some of the city. The massive one at mouth of channel @ Lake Pontchartrain is huge. Edited December 19, 2018 by ExiledInIllinois
Kirby Jackson Posted December 19, 2018 Author Posted December 19, 2018 12 minutes ago, ExiledInIllinois said: Ain't all of NOLA one big jacuzzi? "8 feet below sea level, protected by dikes and serviced by ferries." Just kidding Kirby congrats! Kirby... I just checked the map. You are right next to the levee. I went on the map and checked out where the flood gates and pumping stations are! That's a storm canal that pumps directly to the Pontchartrain. In all seriousness... That's all new infrastructure since Katrina, right? Who maintains the levees, pumps, mows, keeps vegetation down, etc? From the satellite view, it looks like a lot went into the area after Katrina. That storm channel, from the looks of it has three pumping stations. Handles some of the city. The massive one at mouth of channel @ Lake Pontchartrain is huge. Yeah, the area was rocked during Katrina. A lot has been done since then in that area. The Sewage and Water Board maintains the pumps and such. They don’t have the greatest reputation. This area is in much better shape now. Katrina gave that area a chance to redevelop. 2
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 So I take it the employer shenanigans are a thing of the past
boyst Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 Didn't get the chance to reply to this yesterday with the adequate time I wanted but I am very happy for you! I'll text you later for a few other notes of more personal attention. This is great, though! I had been curious how the whole job situation was going considering the stress you'd recently been under and that you had quite a bit of ***** going on with the now-ex! In other news, Jennifer (girlfriend) has been trying to get me to go visit New Orleans for a few months. She used to go there a lot while she was getting her doctorate at MSU. It's where she met the NBA player she dated for a while - and I don't see how he looks like me disirregardless of you thinking so. 1
Royale with Cheese Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 Nice! After I sold mine, I got myself into a 15 month lease at an apartment. Once that’s done, getting my own house. I’ll have a Kirby room with Bills sheets and blankets for you to crash on. 1
Augie Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 33 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: Nice! After I sold mine, I got myself into a 15 month lease at an apartment. Once that’s done, getting my own house. I’ll have a Kirby room with Bills sheets and blankets for you to crash on. Kiss up! You just want a place to land in NOLA, in return for a room down the road from the Big Chicken! ? 1
Kirby Jackson Posted December 19, 2018 Author Posted December 19, 2018 14 hours ago, Gray Beard said: My son is going through the mortgage process now. I can’t believe all the personal financial information that they want him to email to them. Everything that you aren’t supposed to do is exactly what they want him to do. I’ve spoken to other people who have recently gone through the process, and they said that they also were asked to email way too much sensitive information. Yeah, it was a lot!! It was all of my banking, tax returns, w-2’s, investments, pay stubs, license, etc...I sent it all and then shredded it.
Royale with Cheese Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 30 minutes ago, Augie said: Kiss up! You just want a place to land in NOLA, in return for a room down the road from the Big Chicken! ? I live 5 miles from the Big Chicken!
Greybeard Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 15 hours ago, Kirby Jackson said: This is a total LAMP post but I’m excited. I’m recently single (after 10 years) and it’s something that I’ve been thinking about. This will (hopefully) be my first house. I will find out by tomorrow. If you are not an expert at all things Houses, get a house inspection. It can be money very well spent. 2
Marv's Neighbor Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 How old is it? Hope you have a contingency for an inspection. Make sure it has adequate, or better, insulation. Modern "up to code" electrical, roof and HVAC is a must too. Any pain in the as* HOA's? I know you're excited, so best of luck! Oh yeah, that goes for your future neighbors too!
Kirby Jackson Posted December 19, 2018 Author Posted December 19, 2018 13 minutes ago, Greybeard said: If you are not an expert at all things Houses, get a house inspection. It can be money very well spent. 5 minutes ago, Marv's Neighbor said: How old is it? Hope you have a contingency for an inspection. Make sure it has adequate, or better, insulation. Modern "up to code" electrical, roof and HVAC is a must too. Any pain in the as* HOA's? I know you're excited, so best of luck! Oh yeah, that goes for your future neighbors too! It is new construction. There will be an inspection and a pipe inspection as a part of it (assuming they accept my offer). There is no HOA. I have been on pins and needles all day. I’m really hoping that it works out. 1
Gray Beard Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 17 minutes ago, Greybeard said: If you are not an expert at all things Houses, get a house inspection. It can be money very well spent. My son had the house inspection. He may back out. The inspector found insect damage, mystery plumbing, cracked roof truss, failing bathroom tiles, roof at end of life, and several other smaller issues.
Royale with Cheese Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 4 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: It is new construction. There will be an inspection and a pipe inspection as a part of it (assuming they accept my offer). There is no HOA. I have been on pins and needles all day. I’m really hoping that it works out. If they accept your offer, lets drop acid together and stare at a lava lamp. 20 minutes ago, Greybeard said: If you are not an expert at all things Houses, get a house inspection. It can be money very well spent. I literally wanted to kill my last housing inspector. We had polyethylene piping in my house...no leaks. He didn't just recommend to the new owners to have them replaced, he told them it's dangerous to not replace them. It was on his inspection report. A licensed plumber looked at our house and said that the pipes were fine. It's on a slab and generally leaks happen in these pipes when they start to sag. Under a slab, it makes it less likely they'll sag. He recommenced them not to be replaced. The new buyers were so scared that of these pipes because of the inspector that we had to agree to take some money off of the selling price....or they would terminate the offer. By this time, I had already found another place to live, same with my ex.
teef Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 1 hour ago, Kirby Jackson said: Yeah, it was a lot!! It was all of my banking, tax returns, w-2’s, investments, pay stubs, license, etc...I sent it all and then shredded it. it's called being undressed financially. it can either make you feel good about yourself, or put you in a panic.
Augie Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 41 minutes ago, Kirby Jackson said: It is new construction. There will be an inspection and a pipe inspection as a part of it (assuming they accept my offer). There is no HOA. I have been on pins and needles all day. I’m really hoping that it works out. By what time do they have to respond? I’m strangely excited about this! Rarely get much budging on price with new construction, but every situation is different.
Misterbluesky Posted December 19, 2018 Posted December 19, 2018 Congrats,KJ. That's a beautiful home in a great city,I hope it brings you many,many years a happiness and great memories. 1
Kirby Jackson Posted December 19, 2018 Author Posted December 19, 2018 15 minutes ago, Augie said: By what time do they have to respond? I’m strangely excited about this! Rarely get much budging on price with new construction, but every situation is different. They have until 5:00 PM cst.
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