GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 Â On way home gonna get White Castle. Report to come soon!!! Was sweating like I ate spicy food, sat in a sauna, popped a molly or went through a field sobriety checkpoint.....wooo 1 Quote
indiggio Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 Thermometer here (in the sun) showing 83. Quote
Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 The boarders are probably mastering downhill surfing today Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 24, 2017 Author Report Posted February 24, 2017 The boarders are probably mastering downhill surfing today Boarders and people on fat skis are having the most fun. Some of the Gary's were on bump skis and outside the bumps pretty tough in the apple sauce. 1 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 24, 2017 Author Report Posted February 24, 2017 I arrived at the base at 11:15AM pretty much did a few things I had to do at work and procrastinated most things till Monday. Had a hop ranch in the lower lot and atomic Jeff pulled in around 1130. It was sunny and 64 degrees although clouds dominated the sky for much of the session. First run hit up the corn on X-Ing following by the lower bumps which were the same size as yesterday but much faster. Lower Main Street was a creamed corn dream. So much better than the mad sweet and low sugar snow. Skied Barneys again then went over to nightmare Dreamweaver which had a narrow entrance due to the race happening on razors. For what it's worth the snow on razors for the race was smooth and fast thanks to all the chemicals on it. Amazing being able to hear people's skis in these temperatures. Â Nightmare to Dreamweaver was similar creamed corn and applesauce and me and atomic Jeff hit those bumps on Dreamweaver several times and they were good but the beginning is much flatter then the end so a few times I lost control and bailed oh well. Went to the lot and had a quick beer with atomic Jeff then went out for a few more. Skied lazy to the falls which was empty and not bad and another nightmare Dreamweaver. On the drive home my car hit 77 degrees in a few spots. Only 21 degrees colder than my favorite boy band. These 70+ degree late winter temperatures are the new normal but might as well enjoy it before we have 36 hours of winter Saturday night to Monday morning. Ski everybody tomorrow. 1 Quote
AtomicSkier Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 Days like today command the same priority in my life as power days to. Â So much fun skiing the past two days. Â Bumps were awesome. Â Should be good tomorrow, too! Quote
momskeeztoo Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 Woke up at 6 am and thought about going. Changed my mind, as had a lot of stuff to do at home I have pretty much been ignoring. Went to the gym. Wish I could come up Sunday, but working. Definitely will be there Monday in cooler weather. Quote
Shadows Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 Did about 3.5 hours or so. Spring snow. Kinda summer snow. Middle of challenge was slick. Razors was awesome. Open all day. Endless laps on it. Best trail on the mtn. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 24, 2017 Author Report Posted February 24, 2017 Did about 3.5 hours or so. Spring snow. Kinda summer snow. Middle of challenge was slick. Razors was awesome. Open all day. Endless laps on it. Best trail on the mtn. I never have stuff to do at home. Quote
momskeeztoo Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 I almost always have something to do. I guess that's the difference between owning a home and renting an apartment. To each his own. I sometimes have stuff to do for work, too. Quote
Shadows Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) I was looking at 30 year mortg. 6k down for 200k ended up being like 350k with 940/month payment. No thanks. Edited February 24, 2017 by Shadows Quote
momskeeztoo Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 Razors was closed AGAIN yesterday 😡 Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 24, 2017 Author Report Posted February 24, 2017 I almost always have something to do. I guess that's the difference between owning a home and renting an apartment. To each his own. I sometimes have stuff to do for work, too. Well I do laundry and sometimes do a mediocre job cleaning. I was looking at 30 year mortg. 6k down for 200k ended up being like 350k with 940/month payment. No thanks. What was the interest rate? You have to also figure in taxes which will prob be at least $4k a year on a $200k house and insurance and a ton of utilities. Â 6k is only 3% down. I didn't know they gave home loans which such good terms anymore. Quote
Shadows Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 Yea so 400 grand for a 200 house. Yea right Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 24, 2017 Author Report Posted February 24, 2017 Razors was closed AGAIN yesterday They had a big race on it. Yea so 400 grand for a 200 house. Yea right Well that's the interest and principal over 30 years how do you think banks stay in business. Unless you are going to flip your home within a few years I don't see it as an investment but a place to live. Quote
momskeeztoo Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 Need to go with a 15 year mortgage. If I was younger I'm not sure I'd buy a house. Then I look at some of the rents they charge around here and I can't believe it. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 24, 2017 Author Report Posted February 24, 2017 (edited) Need to go with a 15 year mortgage. If I was younger I'm not sure I'd buy a house. Then I look at some of the rents they charge around here and I can't believe it.I don't think most people can afford the payments on a 15 year mortgage. My parents bought the house I grew up in dirt cheap in 1980 I believe and were making double payments when they could and paid it off fast. That's the benefit of buying something cheap much lower payments. If it's $920 a month for a $194k mortgage it would be under $500 a month for a $100k one so if you're doing well you could pay more.Need to go with a 15 year mortgage. If I was younger I'm not sure I'd buy a house. Then I look at some of the rents they charge around here and I can't believe it.Well you live in a very expensive area. Modern apartments around here are mostly $1,000 plus a month. The bargains are in old places with no amenities. Plus the walls are often thicker so you can't hear your neighbors taking a dump. Did about 3.5 hours or so. Spring snow. Kinda summer snow. Middle of challenge was slick. Razors was awesome. Open all day. Endless laps on it. Best trail on the mtn. Didn't see you there. Edited February 24, 2017 by GrilledSteezeSandwich Quote
theprogram4 Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 Need to go with a 15 year mortgage. If I was younger I'm not sure I'd buy a house. Then I look at some of the rents they charge around here and I can't believe it. Â apartment prices are insane around here. Â its like $1,000/month for a 1 bedroom in Coatesville across from the projects lol Quote
Ski2Live Live2Ski Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 Can always pay a longer mortgage off faster to save interest. I am paying no more per month to own a house than I was to rent a house half the size a mile away, so owning is a steal even if a good chunk of that is interest, taxes, insurance. 2 Quote
momskeeztoo Posted February 24, 2017 Report Posted February 24, 2017 I don't think I live in an expensive area. 1000 a month for a 1 bedroom apartment is obscene. 1 Quote
Shadows Posted February 25, 2017 Report Posted February 25, 2017 Plus utilities. Street parking. Quote
GrilledSteezeSandwich Posted February 25, 2017 Author Report Posted February 25, 2017 (edited) I don't think I live in an expensive area. 1000 a month for a 1 bedroom apartment is obscene.Upper bucks county is more expensive for the national average and $1,000 a month would be an affordable price for an individual or couple making over $3,000 a month. The average apartment in Allentown is actually 850' month and the range is like 600-1500+ It's why many people live with their parents longer or live with roommates since pay hasn't gone up much for a lot of people but the cost of living has. Plus utilities. Street parking.The last two places I've lived have had ample off street parking. Water and garbage included and where I live now has free heat which dramatically cuts down my electric bill which is only about $30 a month when I'm not using AC. I'm not very handy aside from a little do it yourself plumbing. If I had a house would hire a grasscutter, need to find a handy man for maintenance and host Tupperware parties. Â My dream is to live in a hotel. I'm getting closer to that dream. I actually checked out what the weekly rate is for the Howard Johnson across the street from dorney park and it's like $350-400 a week. Seems like a lot but then I'd have no bills and wouldn't need furniture, no deposit, free breakfast, housekeeping and maybe even a free USA today. Edited February 25, 2017 by GrilledSteezeSandwich 2 Quote
RidgeRacer Posted February 25, 2017 Report Posted February 25, 2017 Just arrived with my daughter. 6 pack line is insane. Snow is fabulous but it's way too damn early for spring skiing. Quote
Shadows Posted February 25, 2017 Report Posted February 25, 2017 Upper bucks county is more expensive for the national average and $1,000 a month would be an affordable price for an individual or couple making over $3,000 a month. The average apartment in Allentown is actually 850' month and the range is like 600-1500+ It's why many people live with their parents longer or live with roommates since pay hasn't gone up much for a lot of people but the cost of living has. The last two places I've lived have had ample off street parking. Water and garbage included and where I live now has free heat which dramatically cuts down my electric bill which is only about $30 a month when I'm not using AC. I'm not very handy aside from a little do it yourself plumbing. If I had a house would hire a grasscutter, need to find a handy man for maintenance and host Tupperware parties. My dream is to live in a hotel. I'm getting closer to that dream. I actually checked out what the weekly rate is for the Howard Johnson across the street from dorney park and it's like $350-400 a week. Seems like a lot but then I'd have no bills and wouldn't need furniture, no deposit, free breakfast, housekeeping and maybe even a free USA today. Thats pretty funny... i just got their windows 2x per year. Things are filthy pretty stoked to clean them up Quote
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