The Lunatic Fringe (Part 2)

**BumperMan** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:26 PM

Loons. Back in the woods. I snuck out of work early and brought one of the new guys along to show him some public land.

**Rex Ashton** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:26 PM

Spoke with buyer on new build today and he feels good closing on Friday even thought I'm still appeasing the dumbass HOA geeks

That will end my high-end new build patio home experience at the Cove..... Would've been a home run had I not held them so long. The upgraded "jewel" sold in July for $760K and this one will close at $720K.

I can't wait to drive out of the Cove and never return.

**BumperMan** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:26 PM

Nice guy that I am I put him in my only stand on this property. If he kills my monster I'll be upset.

**BumperMan** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:28 PM

I kinda miss the old fringe. It saw me through 2 divorces a Korea assignment a couple of deployments and a whole lot more.

**BumperMan** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:29 PM

Kinda like my favorite pair of combat boots. They supported me through so much and now they are just a distant memory.

**Rex Ashton** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:29 PM

Looking forward to more new builds though.... I have a 4-unit project we own and are close to getting permits and an 8-unit project I have to close in a couple of weeks.

**BumperMan** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:29 PM

A big KS whitetail buck broadside at 30 yards would help my mood.

**BumperMan** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:30 PM

Rex I want to be you when I grow up.

**Wulf** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:35 PM

so the mechanic has a 2001 Tacoma with a bad transmission

**chester70** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:37 PM

Originally Posted by Wulf

so the mechanic has a 2001 Tacoma with a bad transmission. He got it for free but has $2100 in a low mileage motor and transmission for it. It sounds like I could buy the truck as is for $2100
and swap the trans myself and drive it until my truck is fixed and then flip it IDK

Do eeeeettt!!!

**Rex Ashton** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:38 PM

I just closed on a nice-sized ranch in Bible Park backing to the Highline canal... Seller's parents had it build and never changed a thing afterwards... She was crying at closing and wants to see it when I'm done. Should be a cool transformation.

Just listed one I finished in Southmoor that's one of the coolest transformations I've done. Now, I'm under contract on the one next door. Trying to figure out if I'm going to flip it or wholesale it since I think I'm getting a big 2 story in Greenwood Village that's the same floorplan of a remodel I'm about to start for friends in that same neighborhood. Combine all that with the big 2-story I'm trying to finish in Centennial and I'm about to be crazy busy.

...I also have to start the remodel and put back together my biz partner's fire-damaged rental in Aurora next week.

I also have a lead on a hoarder house in Willow Creek I'm supposed to be able to see next week. I'm worried I'm gonna get too busy to see my kids during the Holidays

**Rex Ashton** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:40 PM

Originally Posted by BumperMan

Rex I want to be you when I grow up.

Trust me, you don't Rick. I'd say the same to you as you're hunting in the woods right now

**Rex Ashton** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Wulf

so the mechanic has a 2001 Tacoma with a bad transmission. He got it for free but has $2100 in a low mileage motor and transmission for it. It sounds like I could buy the truck as is for $2100
and swap the trans myself and drive it until my truck is fixed and then flip it IDK

Originally Posted by chester70

Do eeeeettt!!!

x2

**Wulf** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by chester70

Do eeeeettt!!!

idk man

**Wulf** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:42 PM

maybe I can convince my parents to front the cash and gift it to my sister

**Wulf** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:42 PM

or sell my truck

**Wulf** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:44 PM

with some help it would be feasible to have the transmission in it in a day but idk

**Rex Ashton** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:44 PM

I used to have fun flipping trucks

**Wulf** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:45 PM

I kind of want to do it because I miss wrenching as a hobby

**Wulf** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:45 PM

I could buy it, put the trans in and drive it and swap the spare motor into my truck

**Wulf** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:45 PM

idk

**chester70** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:45 PM

Originally Posted by Wulf

with some help it would be feasible to have the transmission in it in a day but idk

Sounds like a wrenching party time.

**Rex Ashton** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by chester70

Sounds like a wrenching party time.

I'm busy that day

In all seriousness, I'm really done working on vehicles.... for that matter, houses too... or at least from a "hands-on" POV where I have to be the one with tools in my hands.

I already feel like I don't spend enough time with my boys.

**Wulf** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Rex Ashton

I used to have fun flipping trucks

**Rex Ashton** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:54 PM

Not quite what I meant.... That looks like zero fun

**Wulf** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:54 PM

Originally Posted by Wulf

I could buy it, put the trans in and drive it and swap the spare motor into my truck

Two trucks at the same time, that's what I'd do if I had a million dollars man

**Rex Ashton** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:56 PM

**CherryokeeXJ** · September 23rd, 2015, 06:59 PM

Originally Posted by BumperMan

I kinda miss the old fringe. It saw me through 2 divorces a Korea assignment a couple of deployments and a whole lot more.

It's funny....i was thinking the same thing. There's a ton of history in that thread. I had a couple of babies....changed jobs....grew a pair....

For whatever reason this feels weird.

**CherryokeeXJ** · September 23rd, 2015, 07:01 PM

It was seriously like a journal.

**Wulf** · September 23rd, 2015, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by Rex Ashton

I'm busy that day

In all seriousness, I'm really done working on vehicles.... for that matter, houses too... or at least from a "hands-on" POV where I have to be the one with tools in my hands.

I already feel like I don't spend enough time with my boys.

yeah there's a point where your time is more valuable than what it takes

**CherryokeeXJ** · September 23rd, 2015, 07:01 PM

Someone needs to print it out and make a book of it.

**Scott91MJ** · September 23rd, 2015, 07:03 PM

Originally Posted by CherryokeeXJ

Someone needs to print it out and make a book of it.

**CherryokeeXJ** · September 23rd, 2015, 07:06 PM

Not it.

vb · September 23rd, 2015, 07:09 PM

Originally Posted by Wulf

looks like I can borrow my grandpa's truck since he rarely drives...just gotta find a way there

where is grandpa?

**Rex Ashton** · September 23rd, 2015, 07:11 PM

Originally Posted by CherryokeeXJ

It's funny....i was thinking the same thing. There's a ton of history in that thread. I had a couple of babies....changed jobs....grew a pair....

For whatever reason this feels weird.

Yep, it's a shame. There is a lot of history there and a lot of members who have left.

It's also been a part of my 'puter routine just like email. Come downstairs in the morning and before I rush out of the door, hit the Fringe and email. Yeah, I can get both from my phone, but don't always do it. Yeah, my routine will continue, but it is indeed different.

**Rex Ashton** · September 23rd, 2015, 07:12 PM

Originally Posted by CherryokeeXJ

Not it.

x2

vb · September 23rd, 2015, 07:19 PM

just caught up.. you folks worked hard today on this new home

**Willie G** · September 23rd, 2015, 07:24 PM

Originally Posted by vb

just caught up.. you folks worked hard today on this new home

Still no decision on carpet vs hardwood flooring.

**chester70** · September 23rd, 2015, 07:32 PM

You all do realize it didn't go anywhere right? You can go read back any time you'd like. It's not like CO4x4 shut it's doors and it's lost. My gawd, you all are pathetic, such a small change. Unfawking real.....

**Rex Ashton** · September 23rd, 2015, 07:34 PM

Originally Posted by chester70

You all do realize it didn't go anywhere right? You can go read back any time you'd like. It's not like CO4x4 shut it's doors and it's lost. My gawd, you all are pathetic, such a small change. Unfawking real.....

lulz.... It won't be on page 1 of GCC

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