I'm still here

Dave_D · 10-19-2014, 11:27 AM

I haven't dissapeared (updates for other threads will come in time)
But lately me and the wife have been very busy

We finally put an offer in on a house (on thanksgiving weekend)
It was a bidding war as we don't have a large budget we went with an incredibly short closing date as a tactic.

We had a home inspection yesterday and everything is going to plan. Meeting with the realtor tomorrow to hopefully Finnish most of the stuff.

But possession date is Oct 30

We probably won't move in till mid-late November as there is some work to be done.

But fingers crossed the rest goes smooth

Dave

culcune · 10-19-2014, 11:51 AM

cograts on the home, and welcome back!!

Weldangrind · 10-19-2014, 12:24 PM

Awesome news! Is it in Ladysmith?

SpudRider · 10-19-2014, 01:27 PM

Congratulations.

Dave_D · 10-19-2014, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weldangrind

Awesome news! Is it in Ladysmith?

It is in ladysmith. Our window was ladysmith-nanaimo including everything in between.

I'm very happy as I've wanted to own in ladysmith all my life.

Thanks for the congrats culcune and spud
Dave

zingshoen · 10-19-2014, 09:33 PM

house = good
w/workshop = better

best wishes

Dave_D · 10-19-2014, 10:14 PM

Shop was required

So was a bedroom that would fit the king sized bed according to the wife

I think we got both
Not an actual shop but it has a fairly big carport
Will close into garage one day.
But for now there is a closed in area at the back of the carport
I'm guessing almost 10'x10'
So thats where the bikes will be stored

I'm used to wrenching in the yard so a carport is a huge upgrade for me lol

Dave

Weldangrind · 10-20-2014, 12:29 AM

Is there space for a shed? Will the municipality allow a shed without a permit? My city allows 110 square feet of shed without a permit, as long as it is a certain distance from easements. A shed can make a terrific workspace, especially if it has power for lights and a small heater.

zingshoen · 10-20-2014, 12:36 AM

"space" is where projects can be tinkered with over time, securely locked and safe from the elements

katoranger · 10-20-2014, 09:05 AM

Shop space was a big necessity for me. 30x50 building now. Hopefully soon a portion will be insulated. I upgraded from storage shed and working outside.

Dave_D · 10-20-2014, 01:01 PM

Lots of space for a shed

I'm allowed 100 square feet without a permit
Will be building one eventually aswell

Dave

Weldangrind · 10-20-2014, 02:52 PM

I've been thinking about building one as well. If I do, I'm going to build as high as allowable, to provide rafter storage. I'll also insulate it, so it's warm in the winter.

10-19-2014, 11:27 AM	#1
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	I'm still here I haven't dissapeared (updates for other threads will come in time) But lately me and the wife have been very busy We finally put an offer in on a house (on thanksgiving weekend) It was a bidding war as we don't have a large budget we went with an incredibly short closing date as a tactic. We had a home inspection yesterday and everything is going to plan. Meeting with the realtor tomorrow to hopefully Finnish most of the stuff. But possession date is Oct 30 We probably won't move in till mid-late November as there is some work to be done. But fingers crossed the rest goes smooth Dave
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10-19-2014, 11:51 AM	#2
culcune Join Date: May 2006 Location: Yuma, Arizona Posts: 9,035	cograts on the home, and welcome back!! __________________ "They say that life's a carousel, spinning fast you got to ride it well..." TGB Delivery Scooter 150 TMEC 200 Enduro--carcass is sadly rotting in the backyard
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10-19-2014, 12:24 PM	#3
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Awesome news! Is it in Ladysmith? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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SpudRider Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Idaho Posts: 25,054	Congratulations. __________________ Spud "Never argue with an idiot. He will drag you down to his level, and beat you with experience." Mark Twain 2015 Zongshen ZS250GY-3 (RX3) 2006 Zongshen ZS200GY-2 (Sierra 200) 2005 Honda XR650L 2004 Honda CRF250X 1998 Kawasaki KDX220 Mods made to my Zongshen ZS200GY-2: http://www.chinariders.net/showthread.php?t=6894
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10-19-2014, 09:33 PM	#6
zingshoen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 648	house = good w/workshop = better best wishes __________________ 1971 Garelli Gulp 50cc with open ports and 16 mm Bing Carbie + 1980 Honda XL 223 ZS + 2007 Zongshen LZX200G + DR400SM
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10-19-2014, 10:14 PM	#7
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	Shop was required So was a bedroom that would fit the king sized bed according to the wife I think we got both Not an actual shop but it has a fairly big carport Will close into garage one day. But for now there is a closed in area at the back of the carport I'm guessing almost 10'x10' So thats where the bikes will be stored I'm used to wrenching in the yard so a carport is a huge upgrade for me lol Dave
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10-20-2014, 12:29 AM	#8
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Is there space for a shed? Will the municipality allow a shed without a permit? My city allows 110 square feet of shed without a permit, as long as it is a certain distance from easements. A shed can make a terrific workspace, especially if it has power for lights and a small heater. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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10-20-2014, 12:36 AM	#9
zingshoen Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia Posts: 648	"space" is where projects can be tinkered with over time, securely locked and safe from the elements __________________ 1971 Garelli Gulp 50cc with open ports and 16 mm Bing Carbie + 1980 Honda XL 223 ZS + 2007 Zongshen LZX200G + DR400SM
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10-20-2014, 09:05 AM	#10
katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	Shop space was a big necessity for me. 30x50 building now. Hopefully soon a portion will be insulated. I upgraded from storage shed and working outside. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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10-20-2014, 01:01 PM	#11
Dave_D Join Date: May 2014 Location: Vancouver Island BC Posts: 264	Lots of space for a shed I'm allowed 100 square feet without a permit Will be building one eventually aswell Dave
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10-20-2014, 02:52 PM	#12
Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	I've been thinking about building one as well. If I do, I'm going to build as high as allowable, to provide rafter storage. I'll also insulate it, so it's warm in the winter. __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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