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Forum: General Discussion 03-03-2025, 10:49 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 139,666
Posted By FlyingScot
You're closer to this than I am, so I feel...

You're closer to this than I am, so I feel awkward questioning you. But with the weather of the past few years, it's hard to look at Florida real estate as anything but an insurance time bomb...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 03-03-2025, 09:58 AM
Replies: 27
Views: 27,274
Posted By FlyingScot
We have been fortunate to have a number of very...

We have been fortunate to have a number of very good tradesmen at our house. But it is very hard to find contractors or others to do small jobs. If a new contractor hangs out a shingle, and then is...
Forum: General Discussion 03-02-2025, 02:47 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 139,666
Posted By FlyingScot
An HOA near us changed the rules after a guy...

An HOA near us changed the rules after a guy bought for Airbnb. A bad situation for him. But as you say, too many abuses
Forum: General Discussion 03-01-2025, 11:11 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 139,666
Posted By FlyingScot
Yes, that's fair, I should have mentioned that...

Yes, that's fair, I should have mentioned that the past may not be repeated
Forum: General Discussion 03-01-2025, 10:13 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 139,666
Posted By FlyingScot
This is one of the ironies of the whole thing. ...

This is one of the ironies of the whole thing. An "expensive" property that appreciates fast is less expensive than a lower priced property that appreciates slow. We bought our place before the...
Forum: General Discussion 02-28-2025, 05:55 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 139,666
Posted By FlyingScot
Yes and no--true that buyers today are not...

Yes and no--true that buyers today are not scraping together for a mortgage. But they are likely pulling cash from the stock market to buy their lake homes. If the S&P falls, waterfront homes are...
Forum: General Discussion 02-28-2025, 05:12 PM
Replies: 104
Views: 139,666
Posted By FlyingScot
I am also uneasy about the economy--too much...

I am also uneasy about the economy--too much uncertainty right now
Forum: General Discussion 02-25-2025, 09:10 AM
Replies: 104
Views: 139,666
Posted By FlyingScot
Every 5 sales in 20 years? You definitely dodged...

Every 5 sales in 20 years? You definitely dodged a bullet. Forget about the comment above (which I agreed with at the time) that everybody loves their lake house.

I'm with Think on the need...
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 02-17-2025, 05:24 PM
Replies: 1
Views: 5,580
Posted By FlyingScot
Eric Clifford in Wolfeboro did ours--he did an...

Eric Clifford in Wolfeboro did ours--he did an excellent job, and he's a good guy
Forum: General Discussion 02-16-2025, 10:04 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 18,372
Posted By FlyingScot
I did not, but I have to say it's very "Ty Gagne"...

I did not, but I have to say it's very "Ty Gagne" of him to have a book event in the middle of nowhere in the winter with a storm. The thing that's great about his books is his and others'...
Forum: General Discussion 02-13-2025, 01:24 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,714
Posted By FlyingScot
Except that money usually behaves rationally. If...

Except that money usually behaves rationally. If there was a group behind this for financial gain, they most likely would have calculated the expected return on their efforts--ie they would not have...
Forum: General Discussion 02-13-2025, 07:44 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,714
Posted By FlyingScot
Like John, I can't quite help myself. But this...

Like John, I can't quite help myself. But this protection idea and the never make sense point may combine to be a clue--one group that likely wants to protect minnows and/or make fishing more...
Forum: General Discussion 02-12-2025, 06:06 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,714
Posted By FlyingScot
Yes, since Dan corrected my first thought, I've...

Yes, since Dan corrected my first thought, I've been on the edge of my seat wanting to know the impetus. Losing 15-0 increases my curiosity again--why does somebody sponsor a bill without knowing it...
Forum: General Discussion 02-09-2025, 07:34 AM
Replies: 33
Views: 17,714
Posted By FlyingScot
Yes, hard to find the rationale online, but your...

Yes, hard to find the rationale online, but your explanation makes sense. The bill itself bans not all imported bait, only "bait fish". It also looks like the guys objecting are primarily bait fish...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 02-05-2025, 02:33 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,871
Posted By FlyingScot
A great guy, and one who appreciates all that's...

A great guy, and one who appreciates all that's good about the Woodshed. I'm happy--for him and for us :)
Forum: Home, Cottage or Land Maintenance 02-04-2025, 04:36 PM
Replies: 24
Views: 8,222
Posted By FlyingScot
I'm with Time Traveler too. Get it...

I'm with Time Traveler too. Get it serviced/inspected regularly, and they'll let you know before it fails. Lamprey is excellent
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 02-02-2025, 05:43 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,871
Posted By FlyingScot
I understand all the reasonable complaints above,...

I understand all the reasonable complaints above, even if I do not agree with the tenor. But we should stick to fair complaints...

It's almost always inappropriate to bring your own food to a...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 02-01-2025, 03:28 PM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,871
Posted By FlyingScot
Wait...you don't like him because he, as manager,...

Wait...you don't like him because he, as manager, not a waiter, filled regulars' wine glasses more than your own? That seems kind of sensitive. In restaurants where you are a regular, don't you...
Forum: Restaurant Information & Reviews 01-31-2025, 08:23 AM
Replies: 44
Views: 32,871
Posted By FlyingScot
I posted the Soup Nazi reference as a laugh at...

I posted the Soup Nazi reference as a laugh at myself and others who enjoyed The Woodshed under Greg, so don't take it too seriously. But maybe in addition to never eating at the Woodshed you never...
Forum: General Discussion 01-29-2025, 01:43 PM
Replies: 90
Views: 33,788
Posted By FlyingScot
Hands tied? Every time the city rolls out the...

Hands tied? Every time the city rolls out the red carpet for Bike Week, or even entertains the notion of something like a casino, they make an active decision to maintain the current vibe and...
Forum: General Discussion 01-27-2025, 08:31 AM
Replies: 13
Views: 11,344
Posted By FlyingScot
Plus add in multiple faiths and multiple...

Plus add in multiple faiths and multiple counselors needed to supervise each group, and the whole thing becomes untenable--much more disruptive and expensive than just observant families paying for a...
Forum: General Discussion 01-26-2025, 05:27 PM
Replies: 4
Views: 5,380
Posted By FlyingScot
Wow! Never seen anything like that, I love when...

Wow! Never seen anything like that, I love when nature reminds us how powerful she is
Forum: Automotive 01-23-2025, 10:16 AM
Replies: 23
Views: 3,658
Posted By FlyingScot
That's me! I especially like the comfy waiting...

That's me! I especially like the comfy waiting areas with free snacks. But it's been up to 12 years/vehicle in road-salted Mass, and I have never seen any significant rust or been told I have an...
Forum: General Discussion 01-22-2025, 11:43 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 23,489
Posted By FlyingScot
I'm not an expert, but since land value is not...

I'm not an expert, but since land value is not insured, only structures, I would not think so. OTOH, rising building materials and would have a big impact
Forum: General Discussion 01-22-2025, 09:26 AM
Replies: 36
Views: 23,489
Posted By FlyingScot
I'm with the guys who've noted the fires, floods,...

I'm with the guys who've noted the fires, floods, etc. Insurers are under huge pressure, and it's going to get worse. The other thing that will get worse is the ripple effects on the...
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