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Horrible news. Prayers sent.
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Didn't happen to me....but I am making more than I did before, with way, way, way better hours.
Edit: Unless you count the sign on bonus....
Didn't happen to me....but I am making more than I did before, with way, way, way better hours.
Edit: Unless you count the sign on bonus....
re: Houston Suburb home prices
Posted by uzzy on 10/24/11 at 12:49 pm to Doc Fenton
I think the lack of zoning helps...especially with the redevelopment of older parts of town. The scale of privatized urban renewal there is amazing.
Many of the production builders throw together pretty crappy houses in some areas....like the far eastern suburbs, for example.
Prices are still very good there even for higher end homes.
My brother bought a beautiful place at one of the nicer parts of Fall Creek (north side) for a steal. There are great deals out there, and plenty of inventory.
Property taxes are very high, and commute times are terrible....but there is a good selection and a strong economy.
Houston seems to embrace sprawl and has a near-endless supply of flat land to develop. New highways are constantly built.
Prices are still very good there even for higher end homes.
My brother bought a beautiful place at one of the nicer parts of Fall Creek (north side) for a steal. There are great deals out there, and plenty of inventory.
Property taxes are very high, and commute times are terrible....but there is a good selection and a strong economy.
Houston seems to embrace sprawl and has a near-endless supply of flat land to develop. New highways are constantly built.
re: After Alabama's game tonight, do you think that they're beatable?
Posted by uzzy on 10/15/11 at 9:30 pm to CantonTiger128
Ole Miss is pretty bad this year.
I think we can take the gumps....but expect terrible officials.
I think we can take the gumps....but expect terrible officials.
I claimed about $1100 in vandalism and my rates didn't change.
I know.....not an "accident". Either way, a 40% hike seems unreasonable if this is your first accident.
This is why you carry insurance.
I know.....not an "accident". Either way, a 40% hike seems unreasonable if this is your first accident.
This is why you carry insurance.
Not the only decently performing company that has taken a hit recently.
re: Red Lobster makes a play for Chik-Fil-A location
Posted by uzzy on 10/3/11 at 10:40 am to fistfootway
Chick Fil A is the only fast food I can tolerate. Clean fast food places are a novelty.
Red Lobster's success is weird. BR has great local seafood places that have proven popular all over the area.
Red Lobster's success is weird. BR has great local seafood places that have proven popular all over the area.
re: Thoughts on saving vs. home equity?
Posted by uzzy on 9/20/11 at 7:30 pm to I Love Bama
I would have to agree...put down less, save more.
re: Best HBO original series of all time?
Posted by uzzy on 9/18/11 at 7:22 pm to CottonWasKing
Sopranos
No comparison except for Band of Brothers as a very close second.
No comparison except for Band of Brothers as a very close second.
It's always busy....I love that place.
Always thought they needed a more distinctive location.
Always thought they needed a more distinctive location.
re: Is the China real estate bubble now popping?
Posted by uzzy on 6/9/11 at 10:30 am to GulfCoastPoke
The Ghost cities are pretty horrifying...mostly the scale of the problem.
How would this affect US Treasury securities held by China?
How would this affect US Treasury securities held by China?
re: Does this picture bother anyone else? Why is the Corps overloading ORCS...
Posted by uzzy on 5/20/11 at 1:52 am to JudgeHolden
Either that or the auxiliary structure is taking in it's share? I'm sure the water is high enough to use the overbank structure too.
I'm not sure what ORCS are included in those capacities.
I'm not sure what ORCS are included in those capacities.
Only a couple of times....
Dinner for Shmucks
Robin Hood
Very close to walking out of "The Happening", but there wasn't much else to do in Augusta, GA at the time.
Dinner for Shmucks
Robin Hood
Very close to walking out of "The Happening", but there wasn't much else to do in Augusta, GA at the time.
Scottie, thanks for your input. Please keep posting.
Hope the rumored 48.9 feet is bogus.
Hope the rumored 48.9 feet is bogus.
re: Mississippi River Flooding - Links & Pictures in 1st Post
Posted by uzzy on 5/3/11 at 9:08 pm to TigerTatorTots
I don't think you understand.....people walking on the levee is the least of their problems.
I hope I'm wrong, but parts those levees will be topped if the latest projections are right.
The Advocate says BR is protected to 47.3 feet in some places. River is cresting at 48.9.
I hope I'm wrong, but parts those levees will be topped if the latest projections are right.
The Advocate says BR is protected to 47.3 feet in some places. River is cresting at 48.9.
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...48.9 feet....
Oh shite.
I read that there are parts of the levee at BR that is only 48 feet without sandbags. Even on the higher sections, it will be damn near the top.
Edit: lowest part of the levee in Baton Rouge is 47.3 feet. This is downtown near Florida street.
Projections went up from 47.5 to 48.9 feet even with the opening of Morganza?
I hope the projections are wrong. This means that Baton Rouge will flood.
shite....49.5 would top the levee in parts of Baton Rouge. I hope those projections are not taking into account opening of Morganza.
I'm really getting worried, now.
Anyone know the extent of the levee protection on the west side? How would New Roads, Port Allen, and Brusly hold?
I was told they were on natural levees, but lower than northern East Baton Rouge.
I'm really getting worried, now.
Anyone know the extent of the levee protection on the west side? How would New Roads, Port Allen, and Brusly hold?
I was told they were on natural levees, but lower than northern East Baton Rouge.
Morganza opening seems almost inevitable at this point.....
Already sand boils around Farr park in Baton Rouge.
Already sand boils around Farr park in Baton Rouge.
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