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10-01-20, 12:04 PM
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We would sometimes see condors. We lived on the edge of the condor preserve and they would come into people's yards.
10-01-20, 12:06 PM
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10-01-20, 12:09 PM
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10-01-20, 12:13 PM
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I should not complain too much, I do take every Weds off to ride. If I did not have my Wednesdays I would be psychotic. I justify that I am taking one vacation day/week to rationalize minimal chunks of vacation time.
What!? I had 5 wks/yr the last 8 or so years of my career. Your job is way more stressful.
10-01-20, 12:18 PM
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Oh. Have you ever been in the area before? You're kind of a nature person, aren't you? If time allows, I'd think about driving north from Greenville on 276 (or similar route) and catch a stretch of the Blue Ridge Parkway. I haven't checked but there may be colored leaves on the tops of the mountains now. Weather looks pretty good, for the season of death.
We wouldn't be buying initially, thankfully rental prices still look reasonable.
10-01-20, 12:21 PM
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Nope, never been there. Flew over enroute to Charleston a couple of years ago, but that's the closest I've been. I'll look into that route, thanks
Awesome, glad to hear a good impression. Thanks for chiming in
We wouldn't be buying initially, thankfully rental prices still look reasonable.
Awesome, glad to hear a good impression. Thanks for chiming in
We wouldn't be buying initially, thankfully rental prices still look reasonable.
10-01-20, 12:24 PM
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https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...-25444?view=qv
10-01-20, 12:27 PM
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This house would cost at least $600k here in a crappy neighborhood.
https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...-25444?view=qv
https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...-25444?view=qv
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10-01-20, 12:30 PM
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10-01-20, 12:55 PM
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10-01-20, 01:03 PM
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Location, Location, Location. The listing John posted may not be in an area you really want to live in. The same listing actually close to downtown would be $4-500K. Out in the county is very affordable. If you want to be close to shopping and other amenities, it gets pricier. Would be great if you want country living.
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10-01-20, 01:21 PM
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10-01-20, 01:39 PM
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Location, Location, Location. The listing John posted may not be in an area you really want to live in. The same listing actually close to downtown would be $4-500K. Out in the county is very affordable. If you want to be close to shopping and other amenities, it gets pricier. Would be great if you want country living.
As things keep going, out in the country isn't half bad. That place looks like it'll handle a moat pretty well. Greenville Pickens Speedway being close would also be a plus.
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10-01-20, 01:49 PM
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I get 8 hrs per pay period, i.e., 26 days a year. When I was in uniform, it was 30 days including any inside weekends. Fortunately, it's assumed I work nights and weekends, so informal time off is expected, but it's still not really enough for a man with a bike and a boat who's nearing the end of his days.
10-01-20, 01:51 PM
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Real estate prices are crazy. My cyclist friend bought what sounds like a very nice but modest home in Menlo Park CA (near Stanford) about 35 years ago at a very low price, and he tells me the property is now worth several million dollars. The same property in my area would go for 400K and in the boonies like 150K.
The "Location, Location, Location" mantra is true.
The "Location, Location, Location" mantra is true.
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10-01-20, 01:53 PM
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10-01-20, 01:54 PM
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This house would cost at least $600k here in a crappy neighborhood.
https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...-25444?view=qv
https://www.realtor.com/realestatean...-25444?view=qv
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10-01-20, 01:56 PM
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Real estate prices are crazy. My cyclist friend bought what sounds like a very nice but modest home in Menlo Park CA (near Stanford) about 35 years ago at a very low price, and he tells me the property is now worth several million dollars. The same property in my area would go for 400K and in the boonies like 150K.
The "Location, Location, Location" mantra is true.
The "Location, Location, Location" mantra is true.
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10-01-20, 02:23 PM
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10-01-20, 02:25 PM
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10-01-20, 02:30 PM
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10-01-20, 02:43 PM
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10-01-20, 02:50 PM
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10-01-20, 02:55 PM
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