SpeedRacer 1 #1 March 26, 2002 Well tomorrow is the big day!! I get to go in & sign all those papers & give the title company a big, fat, certified check!!It's weird. I don't usually believe in this stuff but today I got Chinese food & my fortune read "Your dearest dream is coming true." Weird !I'll be moving in this weekend if anyone is in Frederick MD & wants to help I will buy beer & dinner etc.This is all kinda exciting & scary!!Speed Racer"Fill your hand, you son-of-a-bitch!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muenkel 0 #2 March 26, 2002 Congrats on the new house. I wish you much peace and happiness in your new abode.Skydivers...they're just plain cool!Chris Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #3 March 26, 2002 SpeedRacer,I thought you said the house deal fell through. Did they get their shit back together, or am I dense and I misunderstood. Or both? In any case, congrats! Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #4 March 26, 2002 Congrats!! Not the fun begins!! Home improvement... Semper Fi ..... http:// www.aahit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #5 March 26, 2002 No, it never fell through. The lender's assistant got the numbers wrong but I got the HUD form & I found that I can afford it. I'll be working my butt off this weekend w/ the moving! Gotta figure out when & how to celebrate!I made beer, but it won't be ready for another couple of weeks.Speed Racer"Fill your hand, you son-of-a-bitch!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #6 March 26, 2002 Have a demo jump into your backyard. The neighbors will think you are crazy!! lol Semper Fi ..... http:// www.aahit.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jessica 0 #7 March 26, 2002 Yay!!! Congratulations! Skydivers have an open invitation to come crash-and-trash, right?I think you should celebrate by telling us what your sig means. It's been bugging me for weeks and weeks.No, it's not updated. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 37 #8 March 26, 2002 Did you ever see The Money Pit?j/k, enjoy it. I hope it doesn't take you long to "break in" every room!AndreaThe brave may not live forever, but the timid may not live at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jfields 0 #9 March 26, 2002 QuoteI hope it doesn't take you long to "break in" every room!If you have an attic, be careful of the insulation. There are some places where you just don't want itchy fiberglass fibers. Justin Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,120 #10 March 26, 2002 Congratulations! Get one of those cards that gives you free frequent-flyer miles or whatever whenever you buy anything at Home Depot - you'll rack up a lot of miles quickly.-bill von Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #11 March 26, 2002 QuoteI think you should celebrate by telling us what your sig means. It's been bugging me for weeks and weeks. It's a movie quote. AggieDave guessed it right away.the movie is True Grit. Marshall Rooster Cogburn, played by John Wayne, has confronted four thieves/murderers & asked them to give themselves up. Since they outnumber him 4 to 1, the leader refuses, saying ,"That's might brave talk for a one-eyed fat man!" So John Wayne says "Fill your hand, you son-of-a-bitch!" And then he charges towards them with the reins in his teeth & a six shooter in one hand and a sawed-off shotgun(?) in the other.. Fuckin great film, if you haven't seen it, RENT IT!!Speed Racer"Fill your hand, you son-of-a-bitch!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sebazz1 2 #12 March 26, 2002 THE ROOF THE ROOF THE ROOF IS ON FIRE!! WE DON'T NEED NO WATER LET THE MOTHER F'ER BURN............I would wait till you can skydiver proof the house before letting any "of them" over..............Congratulations........SEBAZZ....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AndyMan 7 #13 March 26, 2002 Congrats!I assume an invite to the housewarming will be posted here?_Am (WooHoo! Road trib, Baby!)ICQ: 5578907MSN Messenger: andrewdmetcalfe at hotmail dot com AIM: andrewdmetcalfeYahoo IM: ametcalf_1999 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #14 March 26, 2002 If I described that scene to my ex, she would probably say. "EEeeew. A dumb, violent, GUY film!" But this is one of those few Westerns where the protagonist is actually a teenage girl.Speed Racer"Fill your hand, you son-of-a-bitch!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #15 March 26, 2002 schedule: settle on house on wednesdayThurs & Fri- Bring over a few carloads & start cleaning apartment. Saturday--Rent a truck & do the big move (here's where I could use a hand)Sunday---Finish cleaning the apartment for landlords- start unloading shit from boxes at new houseSunday night--drink champagne (i've got a bottle chilling, I might buy another one Monday--taking monday off work to 1) sleep off hangover and 2) turn in keys to the landlord 3) Join the Frederick Orignal Ale Makers Club & try some great beer at the meeting 4) relax in my new house & start planning the partySpeed Racer"Fill your hand, you son-of-a-bitch!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PalmettoTiger 1 #16 March 26, 2002 QuoteSaturday--Rent a truck & do the big move (here's where I could use a hand)Hmm.... NYC auto show or help Speedy move. Concept cars, booth babes, and a day of relaxing vs. moving vans, sweaty men, and a day of lower back strain. So tough to decide. PTigerI'm stepping through the doorAnd I'm floating in a most peculiar way Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SpeedRacer 1 #17 March 28, 2002 OK here it is. Wednesday night, and now, for the first time, I am an owner of a portion of the Earth's surface!!I FUCKIN' DID IT!! Even growing up my folks never owned a home, we always had a landlord. So this is the first time I've ever lived in a house that wasn't owned by a stranger. Well I know, I'm raving, but it really means a lot to me.So anyway today I went in & handed in that big ol' check & signed a mountain o' papers. Now its official. I own the home I live in!!And as soon as my financial situation settles down, maybe in a month, I will FINALLY RETURN TO SKYDIVING! I haven't jumped since July. But the cool thing is, I was able to buy this house WITHOUT having to sell my gear!! And I managed to lock in a 6.75% fixed rate mortgage. So my monthly payment is only a little more than I'm paying for rent now, & probably the same as I would be paying next year!! With the tax breaks I should be saving about ten jump tickets a month!!OK gotta plan the house party....Speed Racer"Fill your hand, you son-of-a-bitch!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hooked 0 #18 March 28, 2002 You have every right to 'rave'. What an accomplishment. Feels good doesn't it! Good for you, enjoy it!J Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scratch 0 #19 March 28, 2002 There is no better feeling than owning your own home.Congrats dude. Once you get used to the payments you will not even feel them.Sometimes you're the windshield.Sometimes you're the bug ~~~~Dire Straits Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mountainman 0 #20 March 28, 2002 Congratulations! That is what Laura and I decided to do. She bought a house right before we got married. Just seems that renting doesn't get you anywhere, ya know?It would always seem like 5 years, thousands of dollars, and nothing physical to show for it.Well, this will really be a great investment and I'm sure you feel great. Just remember, after a year or two, you can take out that money against your house. Do I smell new gear? Congrats again and good luck!!!JumpinDuo.com...come and sign the guestbook. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
