Not In My Back Yard.

Post by **GORDON** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 9:38 pm

So behind and adjacent to my .4 acre there's a couple properties that had a single dilapidated house, and were very neglected by the owner. A couple months ago this house was demolished by the owner because the township was always riding his ass about it. Soon after, I was chatting with my other neighbor who also has property adjacent to those lots, and he was talking about wanting to buy it and pave the entire thing for a parking lot and storage garage. His exact words to me were, "I realize it will be awfully close to our yards and not nice to look at, but hey, it would be a money maker." He was dead wrong; there isn't a need for that in this particular area, but hell... once it is paved and an eyesore, it is paved and is an eyesore.

Well not in my back yard, goddamit.

So I found the owner and bought it myself and I close on it next week, on my birthday. That's how I deal with NIMBY.

I bet my neighbor is gonna be pissed.

Post by **TPRJones** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:17 pm

Maybe you should build a putt-putt golf course on it.

Mommy Dearest · Post by **Mommy Dearest** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 10:36 pm

They paved paradise and put in a parking lot. yeah yeah yeah yeah

That was popular about the same time as i got a brand new pair of roller skates you got a brand new key.

Ahh the good old days

Post by **GORDON** » Wed Jul 15, 2009 11:25 pm

TPRJones wrote:Maybe you should build a putt-putt golf course on it.

Everyone seems to have a suggestion.

Post by **thibodeaux** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 7:26 am

Rifle range.

unkbill · Post by **unkbill** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 9:57 am

I don't know what that poor old blind man would do with it. Yes your neighbor is going blind. Have you seen some of his picnic tables lately? He makes enough money on the wishing wells, picnic tables and cheating campers that are to stupid to pick up there own firewood.

Malcolm · Post by **Malcolm** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:06 am

TPRJones wrote:Maybe you should build a putt-putt golf course on it.

Hell, yes.

Post by **GORDON** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 10:46 am

thibodeaux wrote:Rifle range.

Thought has occurred to me. Pretty sure I could put up a 300m KD range.

Post by **TPRJones** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:25 pm

I bet there are intersting ways to combine the two ideas proposed in this thread.

Post by **GORDON** » Thu Jul 16, 2009 2:34 pm

And more.

A lot of land.

Post by **GORDON** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 8:14 pm

Someone cut the meadow today, without my knowledge. The sale isn't final until the 28th. I hope I am not expected to pay for it, since I was going to do it the 28th.

Mommy Dearest · Post by **Mommy Dearest** » Sun Jul 26, 2009 11:19 pm

GORDON wrote:Someone cut the meadow today, without my knowledge. The sale isn't final until the 28th. I hope I am not expected to pay for it, since I was going to do it the 28th.

Probably going to be a property tax assessment that would mean a mighty fight, but I do not think the township cuts on sunday. Did Dave do it for you?

Post by **GORDON** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 8:11 am

Nope. Dave said he saw someone on an orange garden tractor doing it.

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unkbill · Post by **unkbill** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 11:22 am

Not me, An it wouldn't have been county or township on a garden tractor. They use big shit an get it done quick.

Post by **GORDON** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:30 pm

Just got word, the owner had someone mowing the grass once a month.

But it doesn't matter, because now the guy wants more money, and the deal appears to be off.

Post by **GORDON** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 12:52 pm

Have threatened lawsuit. We'll see what happens.

Mommy Dearest · Post by **Mommy Dearest** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 3:10 pm

GORDON wrote:Have threatened lawsuit. We'll see what happens.

Take your money and buy a good income property. Just happen to have a nice one I can give you a great deal on

Mommy Dearest · Post by **Mommy Dearest** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 3:11 pm

Or better yet make your home income producing and move to wildflower. Or my basement lol

Post by **GORDON** » Mon Jul 27, 2009 4:27 pm

They caved, the deal is on. I'm still calling the title company tomorrow to make sure the deed is on the way.

unkbill · Post by **unkbill** » Tue Jul 28, 2009 9:10 am

Since it appears to be yours. Have you checked out that concrete lid with the hole in it. Believe it was a cistern or opening for the outdoor tiolet in the garage. Hopefully they caved it in when they did the house.

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