FLORIDA, don't cry for me

[Onebadcad]

FL, SE FL, is doing fine, as what does not kill you only makes you tougher.
Very impressive how strong the economy and construction is going after a devastating hurricane, the afterwards is about character, and as with ALL THINGS in FLORIDA, we are kicking ass and spitting builder's nails.

You can be a victim, or you can pick yourself up and increase your efforts, and squash the naysayers.

https://www.gulfshorebusiness.com/despite-difficulties-construction-is-booming-in-southwest-florida/

The trend of new construction in the region, despite its difficulties, only will intensify as newcomers continue flocking to the area, and investors continue securing properties to rebuild along the coastal areas that were devastated by Hurricane Ian on Sept. 28, 2022.

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, lots in this region were selling for $60,000 to $80,000. Now, they are going for $225,000 to $500,000, depending on the location and whether they come with a seawall.

Home builders Lennar, Pulte Homes and D.R. Horton—nicknamed “the Big Three”—continue to dominate in Southwest Florida. But they are running out of land on which to build in Lee County

The new Florida law, Senate Bill 1718, limits social services for undocumented immigrants and invalidates driver’s licenses issued to them in other states. It also requires hospitals receiving Medicaid dollars to ask for a patient’s immigration status.

Seagate Development Group, headquartered off the east side of Interstate 75 just north of Alico Road, has about 50 active construction projects, ranging from multimillion-dollar mansions in Collier County and Boca Grande to an industrial park complex not far from its own headquarters.

In Lee County, the government voted Aug. 1 to add 23 new jobs in its community development department to help deal with permitting volumes.

From Oct. 1 last year until June 30, the Lee County staff accepted more than 70,000 permit applications, and more than 45,000 of them were hurricane-related.

[mrvette]

WARE in HELL they gettin the supplies to build?? like concrete by THAT volume?? much less assfault shingles, mutch less plywood and framing lumber?? especially with all that lumber burning in Kanada???

Krazy man.....

[BRUIZER]

Illegals do not qualify for any benifits in ID niether. Been that way for a long time.

Unfortunately the illegals spit-out kids in the US who THEN qualify for taxpayer funded benifits in all states I do belive.

Great news on a robust economy in parts of FL.
I'll be certain to pass the word. :Jeff '79:

To the general public who may see this thread: It sucks here in north-central ID.
DO NOT COME!

[LATB]

Have to look for it but I saw recently where Warren Buffett predicts a major real estate "correction". He said the only safe place to buy real estate today is Florida.

Not sure if that's a good thing or not.

[Onebadcad]

WARE in HELL they gettin the supplies to build?? like concrete by THAT volume?? much less assfault shingles, mutch less plywood and framing lumber?? especially with all that lumber burning in Kanada???

Krazy man.....

I re-roofed last month, my roofer told me supply line was still challenged, but not huge shortages if you maintain multiple sources.
He did advise pricing is through the roof, and if you are not willing to pay, others will step up to take inventory.

I was over in Naples about a month ago, even though very little damage from IDA, they have new construction all over the place; their office and medical buildings are world-class.

Then again, Naples is another world, classier than boca raton, and getting more HUGER by the day.
The cars on 5th Avenue rival South Beach.

[Steve_R]

To the general public who may see this thread: It sucks here in north-central ID.
DO NOT COME!

Unfortunately Idaho has been "discovered" by liberals leaving CA. Our daughter and family live in Boise. 15 years ago it was a nice small conservative city. Now it's fast becoming a liberal shithole with horrible traffic. They're thinking about leaving. It's sad to watch.

[Onebadcad]

Have to look for it but I saw recently where Warren Buffett predicts a major real estate "correction". He said the only safe place to buy real estate today is Florida.

Not sure if that's a good thing or not.

If we get conditions similar to 12+ years ago, I would think anyone buying RE in FL is looking to get a discounted price, or would flip ASAP.
Based on the direction of our economy, once the layoffs starts and more companies downsize or go under, the RE market will depreciate and mortgage delinquencies will become a HUGE issue.

[LATB]

If we get conditions similar to 12+ years ago, I would think anyone buying RE in FL is looking to get a discounted price, or would flip ASAP.
Based on the direction of our economy, once the layoffs starts and more companies downsize or go under, the RE market will depreciate and mortgage delinquencies will become a HUGE issue.

I would not want to be a seller today as much as I wouldn't have wanted to be a buyer 2 years ago.

[ZipZap]

If we get conditions similar to 12+ years ago, I would think anyone buying RE in FL is looking to get a discounted price, or would flip ASAP.
Based on the direction of our economy, once the layoffs starts and more companies downsize or go under, the RE market will depreciate and mortgage delinquencies will become a HUGE issue.

...

[LATB]

Unfortunately Idaho has been "discovered" by liberals leaving CA. Our daughter and family live in Boise. 15 years ago it was a nice small conservative city. Now it's fast becoming a liberal shithole with horrible traffic. They're thinking about leaving. It's sad to watch.

The liberals do it to every nice place in the country. Almost every cool little beach town or mountain town. They move in and bring all their homo friends and ruin the place with leftist bullchit.

[Vandelay Industries]

I'm in Floriduh today, sounds like I need to do some RE shopping.

[LATB]

I'm in Floriduh today, sounds like I need to do some RE shopping.

What's your budget?

[Vandelay Industries]

What's your budget?

I want 8 rooms, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, 4 space garage on the water for no more than three fiddy. :D

[Onebadcad]

I want 8 rooms, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, 4 space garage on the water for no more than three fiddy. :D

Looks like your next Dream Home:

https://www.trulia.com/pictures/thumbs_4/zillowstatic/fp/07c7d5c84aef6f097ae07e7d22b1efc8-full.jpg

[LATB]

I want 8 rooms, 3 bedroom, 3 baths, 4 space garage on the water for no more than three fiddy. :D

Can't even get a trailer for that.

Although I remember when you could get a trailer on the water in the keys for 100K. Seems like yesterday.

[Onebadcad]

I would not want to be a seller today as much as I wouldn't have wanted to be a buyer 2 years ago.

Still going strong here in West Broward, seeing $375+/liv sqft for homes between 2,000 - 2,500 liv sqft, 30 years old home, turnkey / updated, no more than 1/4 acre, in western 1/3 of county.
The same home in east Fort Lauderdale, NOT ON THE WATER, is at least 30% more IF YOU CAN FIND ONE.

The poop has yet to hit the fan, but we will see a downturn 12 months, or less, as only cash buyers are in play right now.

Today, fannie / freddie 30-year is 8.000%, may cost you a point to get that.

[Bill]

Illegals do not qualify for any benefits in ID neither. Been that way for a long time.

Unfortunately the illegals spit-out kids in the US who THEN qualify for taxpayer funded benefits in all states, I do believe.

Great news on a robust economy in parts of FL.
I'll be certain to pass the word. :Jeff '79:

To the general public who may see this thread: It sucks here in north-central ID.

Illegal aliens who participate in the unconstitutional Obama era 'DACA' program get in state tuition in Idaho. So Idaho rewards the kids of illegals with in state tuition, but if my kid wanted to go to an Idaho university, my kid would have to pay the out of state rate.

Full disclosure: Texas AND Florida give in state tuition to illegal aliens, period. No need to even play the sham 'DACA' card.

See how your state fares:

https://www.fairus.org/issue/societal-impact/in-state-tuition-illegal-aliens

[BRUIZER]

Unfortunately Idaho has been "discovered" by liberals leaving CA. Our daughter and family live in Boise. 15 years ago it was a nice small conservative city. Now it's fast becoming a liberal shithole with horrible traffic. They're thinking about leaving. It's sad to watch.

I hear ya. However ny/nj residents have invaded FL and in many cases as bad or worse than those fleeing CA.
Boise is as much Idaho as Miami is FL. With just far less fubar...for now. Personally I avoid large swaths of people residing anywhere nearby. Hence why we bailed from the coast(s) full time. Predators generally avoids humans here.

:cert:

GL

[LATB]

Still going strong here in West Broward, seeing $375+/liv sqft for homes between 2,000 - 2,500 liv sqft, 30 years old home, turnkey / updated, no more than 1/4 acre, in western 1/3 of county.
The same home in east Fort Lauderdale, NOT ON THE WATER, is at least 30% more IF YOU CAN FIND ONE.

The poop has yet to hit the fan, but we will see a downturn 12 months, or less, as only cash buyers are in play right now.

Today, fannie / freddie 30-year is 8.000%, may cost you a point to get that.

Agree. Similar here. Although I'm shocked that these california liberals and wealthy blue state yankee transplants are paying $1,000 or more per sq ft. anywhere near the coast. And lots with a water view are 1M or more.
I saw a recent 40 foot beachfront lot sale at 9M. Nuts.

[LATB]

I hear ya. However ny/nj residents have invaded FL and in many cases as bad or worse than those fleeing CA.
Boise is as much Idaho as Miami is FL. With just far less fubar...for now. Personally I avoid large swaths of people residing anywhere nearby. Hence why we bailed from the coast(s) full time. Predators generally avoids humans here.

:cert:

GL

Spot on. :yesnod:

And why we bailed from the coastal circus and are building in a rural area. :cert:

[Steve_R]

I hear ya. However ny/nj residents have invaded FL and in many cases as bad or worse than those fleeing CA.
Boise is as much Idaho as Miami is FL. With just far less fubar...for now. Personally I avoid large swaths of people residing anywhere nearby. Hence why we bailed from the coast(s) full time. Predators generally avoids humans here.

:cert:

GL

Fortunately, at least for now, FL is trending redder. We left CO when it took a hard left turn from CA liberals moving there. That's not happening here in FL - yet. Time will tell whether it does.

[Vandelay Industries]

Can't even get a trailer for that.

Although I remember when you could get a trailer on the water in the keys for 100K. Seems like yesterday.

Shit. :banghead:

Oh well, we're literally just here for the day. :kimblair: When the time comes to get serious about the move, the budget will be significantly better than that. :yesnod:

[VITE1]

I hear ya. However ny/nj residents have invaded FL and in many cases as bad or worse than those fleeing CA.
Boise is as much Idaho as Miami is FL. With just far less fubar...for now. Personally I avoid large swaths of people residing anywhere nearby. Hence why we bailed from the coast(s) full time. Predators generally avoids humans here.

:cert:

GL

We moved to Florida full time in 2015. The area we live in, Port St Lucie, has gotten more red in the past 8 years and is still moving redder.

That may change over time. But the vast majority of people who moved to this area are conservatives escaping the crap in NY and NJ.

[LATB]

Fortunately, at least for now, FL is trending redder. We left CO when it took a hard left turn from CA liberals moving there. That's not happening here in FL - yet. Time will tell whether it does.

Dark red up here in the panhandle. :cert:

[ZipZap]

The liberals do it to every nice place in the country. Almost every cool little beach town or mountain town. They move in and bring all their homo friends and ruin the place with leftist bullchit.

Can you show us where did the homo touched you?

[slewfoot]

So, is the entire State considered a flood zone? Insurance has to be through every roof

[Steve_R]

So, is the entire State considered a flood zone? Insurance has to be through every roof


:spdchk:


We live a very short walk from the beach. We’re not in a flood zone.

[Yadkin]

Too hot, too flat, too many bugs. Nope.

[VITE1]

So, is the entire State considered a flood zone? Insurance has to be through every roof

The reason insurance rates are so high in Florida is to the litigation cost. Florida has 8.16% of claims but 76.45% of all lawsuits.

https://www.radeylaw.com/2021/04/14/florida-leads-nation-in-homeowners-litigation/
OIR aggregated market conduct survey data related to lawsuits opened throughout the United States from 2016 through 2019 (the last year for which data is available). The analysis revealed that in 2019 Florida accounted for 8.16% of all homeowners claims opened by insurance companies. However, Florida accounted for an incredible 76.45% of all homeowners’ suits opened against insurance companies in the same year. Florida makes up less than ten percent of the nationwide homeowners insurance claims and yet experiences more that three-quarters of all homeowners insurance litigation in the country.

Unfortunately, Florida’s commanding lead in homeowners insurance litigation is not an anomaly. In 2016, Florida had less than 8% of the countrywide homeowners claims but had almost 65% of the countrywide litigation. In 2017, Florida had 68% of the countrywide litigation and in 2018 the number reached almost 80%

Florida needs to change their law to a "Loser pays" system.

[LATB]

So, is the entire State considered a flood zone? Insurance has to be through every roof

We know that you are an ignorant liberal. You don’t have to remind us with every post.

[mrvette]

So, is the entire State considered a flood zone? Insurance has to be through every roof

I know I have posted this reply/thought many times in various threads over the last ten years or more....BUT

When shopping for a house in Fl. first thing I noted was that most of the homes for sale around Jax/NE Fl. were in swamp land, close enuff to count anyway....and so when coming to search Clay co. Orange Park, one of the first homes I looked at was this one, on a hillside that has at least 30' elevation off bottom of hill/swamp land-close enuff......flood 30' in this state, and there be nothing left....literally.....

and there are two homes further up this hillside that have another 20' elevation over ME......AND over the years I have cut down/been responsible for cutting, about ten or so trees that could have hit my house....

:seasix:

OH, GTW, I got older as a kid on top of a giant hill in Bethesda Md, outside DC.....and during that time a couple hurry-cains flooded out homes next to a large creek at bottom of the hill a couple blocks down, very steep hill too....and I remembered my Father saying, 'NEVER buy a house at bottom of the hill'......:issues:

[Frankie the Fink]

Yes, unbridled construction and development are combining to make Florida a sh1thole like most other rural/agricultural areas that have allowed sprawling, poorly planned urban expansion. So nice...

I was on our local Planning & Zoning board where we had an historic "gateway corridor" into the old town and well thought out zoning and development plans. The town planner left and they brought in some city slicker that was gonna show us small-town yokels "how its done". A smarmy, back slapper and now the little town has all the big city problems with crime, congestion, high density, thrown together sh!tboxes with 1,500 unit apartments feeding two lane country roads. The whole shebang.

Pulte threw up a massive apartment complex and flooded a 200 year old cemetery with their rampant disregard for well..everything. And don't kid yourself there are a TON of blue-state refugees invading FL and they aren't changing their liberal outlooks one iota.

[Frankie the Fink]

Unfortunately Idaho has been "discovered" by liberals leaving CA. Our daughter and family live in Boise. 15 years ago it was a nice small conservative city. Now it's fast becoming a liberal shithole with horrible traffic. They're thinking about leaving. It's sad to watch.
That's happening everywhere now, look in the Florida panhandle and the Blue Ridge area of Georgia. The blue state refugees show up around Orlando and buy a sh!tbox with a postage stamp size yard with a single palm tree and think that's Florida. Then they complain about alligators, bobcats and bears while they throw back their Scotch and slur their speech about how awful DeSantis is. I see it every single day here.

[Onebadcad]

Too hot, too flat, too many bugs. Nope.

You may never get it,,,
FL, we import bugs from other states to eat our bugs, and when done we import more bigger bugs to eat those bugs.
Keeps the population low, helps with the Circle of Life thingy!!

[Onebadcad]

So, is the entire State considered a flood zone? Insurance has to be through every roof

Flood INS is a scam.

Flood INS Program is run by the feds, the NFIP.

The NFIP and gov control the flood maps, those with mortgages must carry if in a flood zone.

Almost no one files a flood claim, must be from rising water, unless their home is affected by a hurricane, very rarely do downpours cause flooding.

Each year as this gov entity, as do all gov entities, loses money due to internal fraud, they redo the flood maps, and include more neighborhoods and homes, as they always need more revenue.

I was required to carry Flood INS on current home, from 2000 to 2015, it was $500/year, coverage was $250K--I beleive this is the max coverage for NFIP policies, you can always get a second policy.
I live as far from the coast as possible, about 13 miles, live in a neighborhood 15 feet above sea level, streets have storm drains, drains emptied into a canal, a canal managed by South FL Water Management that has both locks and pump houses, and can be lowered at least 2 feet per day.
Our neighborhood has never flooded, and it never will.

Now, why do so many get forced to carry a NFIP coverage, well, like all things, those who are most vulnerable to floods claim the cost is too high for their income, so you and I with no exposure pay their way in life.
Ever see the Mississippi flood, it is devastating, BUT most homes you see impacted are worth much less than $250K.
So, if they have coverage, why does FEMA, via our taxes, have to assist and provide,,, I answered that above.

Today, more help than ever is needed for those who cannot pay their way.
If you are in a flood zone, A or V is the designation, AND you have a mortgage, you must carry a policy.
My last premium in 2015 was $500/year for $250K coverage, today, I believe, the max coverage is still $250K, but premiums are now $1,000 - $1,500 at the low end of the risk scale.

[Frankie the Fink]

Just to clarify, flood insurance - if you are in a certain FEMA zone is required by nearly 100% of mortgage lenders, HOWEVER, much of the FEMA mapping is old and erroneous. My little town is NOT part of the Federal Flood Insurance Program (which is a bargain BTW). Until I paid off my house Regions Bank was requiring me to get private flood insurance (in 2006 that was only offered by LLoyd's of London for an ADDITIONAL $6,000 annual premium). I did a LOMA (Letter or Map Amendment) and proved I was out of the 100 year flood zone by 135'. Its not complicated to do.

IF you own your home outright you are not required to carry flood insurance.

[Anjdog2003]

Too hot, too flat, too many bugs. Nope.




But they have a Republican Governor. What's going to happen when a democrat wins in Florida? Are they all going to flee to another Republican state? Be like a bunch of gypsies. :Jeff '79:

[DJ_Critterus]

Too hot, too flat, too many bugs. Nope.

So... you're saying you'll stay the hell out of our great state? Excellent news :party:

[Onebadcad]

But they have a Republican Governor. What's going to happen when a democrat wins in Florida? Are they all going to flee to another Republican state? Be like a bunch of gypsies. :Jeff '79:

VERY HIGHLY HUGELY UNLIKELY!!

Nominee Ron DeSantis Charlie Crist
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Jeanette Nuñez Karla Hernández-Mats
Popular vote 4,614,210 3,106,313
Percentage 59.4% 40.0%

Nominee Marco Rubio Val Demings
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 4,474,847 3,201,522
Percentage 57.7% 41.3%

A HUGELY SWING SINCE 2021:

https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/data-statistics/voter-registration-statistics/voter-registration-reports/voter-registration-by-party-affiliation/

Year Republican Party of Florida Florida Democratic Party Minor Parties No Party Affiliation Total
2023 5,206,774 4,617,844 297,405 3,785,907 13,907,930
2022 5,312,122 4,928,168 263,790 4,032,731 14,536,811
2021 5,123,799 5,080,697 253,843 3,829,372 14,287,711
2020 5,218,739 5,315,954 231,246 3,799,799 14,565,738
2019 4,761,405 4,986,520 147,546 3,641,359 13,536,830
2018 4,718,720 4,975,895 113,489 3,588,518 13,396,622
2017 4,544,708 4,807,950 65,526 3,449,005 12,867,189

[Onebadcad]

So... you're saying you'll stay the hell out of our great state? Excellent news :party:

He applied for permanent residency in OUR GREAT STATE numerous times, failed each time, something about loose impediments in his driveway area, that and when he returned the questionnaire it was missing 1/8' on each side.

[Anjdog2003]

VERY HIGHLY HUGELY UNLIKELY!!

Nominee Ron DeSantis Charlie Crist
Party Republican Democratic
Running mate Jeanette Nuñez Karla Hernández-Mats
Popular vote 4,614,210 3,106,313
Percentage 59.4% 40.0%

Nominee Marco Rubio Val Demings
Party Republican Democratic
Popular vote 4,474,847 3,201,522
Percentage 57.7% 41.3%

A HUGELY SWING SINCE 2021:

https://dos.myflorida.com/elections/data-statistics/voter-registration-statistics/voter-registration-reports/voter-registration-by-party-affiliation/

Year Republican Party of Florida Florida Democratic Party Minor Parties No Party Affiliation Total
2023 5,206,774 4,617,844 297,405 3,785,907 13,907,930
2022 5,312,122 4,928,168 263,790 4,032,731 14,536,811
2021 5,123,799 5,080,697 253,843 3,829,372 14,287,711
2020 5,218,739 5,315,954 231,246 3,799,799 14,565,738
2019 4,761,405 4,986,520 147,546 3,641,359 13,536,830
2018 4,718,720 4,975,895 113,489 3,588,518 13,396,622
2017 4,544,708 4,807,950 65,526 3,449,005 12,867,189






California has had more Republican Governors than Democratic Governors. It changed in 1990 when the millions of people, more people than any other state moved out here. Don't ever think it won't happen in Florida.

[DJ_Critterus]

California has had more Republican Governors than Democratic Governors. It changed in 1990 when the millions of people, more people than any other state moved out here. Don't ever think it won't happen in Florida.

We'll have Yaddie put driveway rocks on I-10, I-75, and I-95 to block their migration. That should do the trick. :yesnod:

[Onebadcad]

California has had more Republican Governors than Democratic Governors. It changed in 1990 when the millions of people, more people than any other state moved out here. Don't ever think it won't happen in Florida.

The folks moving here at mostly pubs, I guess that could change, but I do not see how, as crazy batshit socialists like to move to areas where their stupidity can be accepted.

California is still a great state, it just needs a cleansing!!
Been there three times, many memorable areas, Las Brisas in Laguna--cannot recall much, played golf at Bear Creek in Murietta--valley winds are brutal, I would go back to visit.

TRUMP received more votes from California than any other state in 2020, TX 2nd and FL 3rd.

[Yadkin]

You may never get it,,,
FL, we import bugs from other states to eat our bugs, and when done we import more bigger bugs to eat those bugs.
Keeps the population low, helps with the Circle of Life thingy!!

At that rate, bugs will become a main course for the human population. Either that or vice versa. :D

[Onebadcad]

At that rate, bugs will become a main course for the human population. Either that or vice versa. :D

If our country continues to be led by socialist morons, bugs may soon become a welcomed delicacy on our dining tables, as do not see ranches and farms being able to sustain solely on electric vehicles and equipment, to hit zero emissions.

https://www.farmersalmanac.com/10-edible-bugs-and-how-to-eat-them-24150

[BRUIZER]

If our country continues to be led by socialist morons, bugs may soon become a welcomed delicacy on our dining tables, as do not see ranches and farms being able to sustain solely on electric vehicles and equipment, to hit zero emissions.

https://www.farmersalmanac.com/10-edible-bugs-and-how-to-eat-them-24150

Ranchers are being priced out of their own market by imported meat. There's a number of reasons. Govt has the abilty to even the playing field. But the current govt adimistration is actively working in the dark to eliminate independent US ranchers.

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[Onebadcad]

Ranchers are being priced out of their own market by imported meat. There's a number of reasons. Govt has the abilty to even the playing field. But the current govt adimistration is actively working in the dark to eliminate independent US ranchers.



Ranching, I have been told, is at best a break-even business, and hopefully the land incurred great appreciation when you get out.

As with all socialists, the more they can control the greater their endurance.
I think we have seen the end of small ranchers and farmers, not sure how much to blame are the corporate players.

Pretty certain the US taxpayers are asked to provide much more to foreign agriculture than our own ranches and farms--I bet we have given other countries hundreds of billions of $$$$ in the last three decades.

[MadInNc]

We'll have Yaddie put driveway rocks on I-10, I-75, and I-95 to block their migration. That should do the trick. :yesnod:

.

[Anjdog2003]

We'll have Yaddie put driveway rocks on I-10, I-75, and I-95 to block their migration. That should do the trick. :yesnod:



Yaddie will be dead soon then what?

[Onebadcad]

Yaddie will be dead soon then what?

Is he really illing, and if so, how soon is soon??

[Yadkin]

Is he really illing, and if so, how soon is soon??

My dad's still here at 93, German side. My grandfather passed at 94, Scot-Irish. English side, great aunt, 99, great grandmother, 100. I have a few months left perhaps. :D

[Murray]

My dad's still here at 93, German side. My grandfather passed at 94, Scot-Irish. English side, great aunt, 99, great grandmother, 100. I have a few months left perhaps. :D



Wanna go for a drive?

Wow :rolleyes:

[Onebadcad]

My dad's still here at 93, German side. My grandfather passed at 94, Scot-Irish. English side, great aunt, 99, great grandmother, 100. I have a few months left perhaps. :D

Glad to hear you are still kicking, as there is no substitute, or replacement, for you.

[The_Dude]

*Floriduh

[Bill]

Glad to hear you are still kicking, as there is no substitute, or replacement, for you.


:iagree:

the forum is a much more interesting place with Yaddie in it.





....and on a side note, I don't get the Yaddie hate. I mean, I get some sophomoric quips and putdowns, but a few of you seem to actually dislike Yaddie. I don't get it.

I'm here to publicly announce I like Yaddie (no homo). I'd have a beer with him any day.

[Yadkin]

Wow :rolleyes:

:Jeff '79:

[Anjdog2003]

:iagree:

the forum is a much more interesting place with Yaddie in it.





....and on a side note, I don't get the Yaddie hate. I mean, I get some sophomoric quips and putdowns, but a few of you seem to actually dislike Yaddie. I don't get it.

I'm here to publicly announce I like Yaddie (no homo). I'd have a beer with him any day.






I agree. I like Yaddie, he's the kid that you would let him hang around with you and always got picked last in sports growing up. :yesnod:

[Yadkin]

:iagree:

the forum is a much more interesting place with Yaddie in it.





....and on a side note, I don't get the Yaddie hate. I mean, I get some sophomoric quips and putdowns, but a few of you seem to actually dislike Yaddie. I don't get it.

I'm here to publicly announce I like Yaddie (no homo). I'd have a beer with him any day.

Thanks Bill. I consider you one of the great thinkers here, and love the quality content that you consistently provide.

Regards to the hate issue, I've dealt with that many times in my life. Haters never tell you their true motivation, obviously because it is something that they would be ashamed about.. Thus my thread about motivation. Reality; it's not hard to figure out. In that way I find great amusement. The well known saying is appropo: "The best revenge is to live well."

:seasix:

[Yadkin]

I agree. I like Yaddie, he's the kid that you would let him hang around with you and always got picked last in sports growing up. :yesnod:

As a kid playing "sandlot" sports constantly, that is 180 degrees from reality. I was, by all measures, the best runner in my elementary school, and by a huge margin. Both sprint, distance, and agility. Legendary. Crushed the school record in chin-ups.

Remember the presidential fitness award? I excelled in all events except the softball throw. I could chuck a baseball as far as anyone, but for some reason I could never achieve the minimum required yardage for the ****ing "girlie ball".:(

[LATB]

:iagree:

the forum is a much more interesting place with Yaddie in it.





....and on a side note, I don't get the Yaddie hate. I mean, I get some sophomoric quips and putdowns, but a few of you seem to actually dislike Yaddie. I don't get it.

I'm here to publicly announce I like Yaddie (no homo). I'd have a beer with him any day.
:yesnod: Because of follow-ups like this...
As a kid playing "sandlot" sports constantly, that is 180 degrees from reality. I was, by all measures, the best runner in my elementary school, and by a huge margin. Both sprint, distance, and agility. Legendary. Crushed the school record in chin-ups.

Remember the presidential fitness award? I excelled in all events except the softball throw. I could chuck a baseball as far as anyone, but for some reason I could never achieve the minimum required yardage for the ****ing "girlie ball".:(

[Yadkin]

:yesnod: Because of follow-ups like this...

One of my best friends in elementary school through highschool could throw the damn softball a mile. JD was an amazing athlete, and had this weird thing going on with his arms and legs, like they had a few extra joints or something.

In highschool he was the soccer goalie. Our school sucked in almost all sports but were conference champs and went on to state finals.

Watching JD on a penalty kick situation was like watching a chameleon tracking a fly. He would somehow know where the kicker was shooting for, and catch or deflect the ball with a very high percentage.

[LATB]

One of my best friends in elementary school through highschool could throw the damn softball a mile. JD was an amazing athlete, and had this weird thing going on with his arms and legs, like they had a few extra joints or something.

In highschool he was the soccer goalie. Our school sucked in almost all sports but were conference champs and went on to state finals.

Watching JD on a penalty kick situation was like watching a chameleon tracking a fly. He would somehow know where the kicker was shooting for, and catch or deflect the ball with a very high percentage.

I was not an athlete. Although I did join the HS JV wrestling team at the persistence of a friend. I lost most of my matches. I was offered a varsity spot the next year but really because I was the only lightweight, not because I was any good. But I declined because the whole HS sports scene bored me and I had a job and was more interested in working.

[Yadkin]

I was not an athlete. Although I did join the HS JV wrestling team at the persistence of a friend. I lost most of my matches. I was offered a varsity spot the next year but really because I was the only lightweight, not because I was any good. But I declined because the whole HS sports scene bored me and I had a job and was more interested in working.

I did well in team sports until highschool. My sandlot talents were useless in the upper grades. I had, and still have, tunnel vision, and could never work in field sports with a team.

But I was athletic, so ran track. Was the fastest, my highschool , in the 1/4 mile. Was a consistent point earner but never placed first in a conference race.

Was never in the "cliche", but my letters at least earned me enough respect that the football bullies begrudgingly left me alone.

[higgyburners]

One of my best friends in elementary school through highschool could throw the damn softball a mile. JD was an amazing athlete, and had this weird thing going on with his arms and legs, like they had a few extra joints or something.

A MILE YOU SAY...LIAR.....AMAZING ATHLETE WITH EXTRA JOINTS OR SOMETHING....LIAR

In highschool he was the soccer goalie. Our school sucked in almost all sports but were conference champs and went on to state finals.

PROVE IT LIAR..GIVE US HIS NAME(EXTRA JOINTS)...THEN THE YEAR YOU WERE CONFERENCE CHAMPS...THEN STATE FINALS...I EXPECT TO SEE HIS AND YOUR NAME IN THE ARTICLE BEING BEST FRIENDS AND ALL

Watching JD on a penalty kick situation was like watching a chameleon tracking a fly. He would somehow know where the kicker was shooting for, and catch or deflect the ball with a very high percentage. IMAGINARY FRIEND DOING WHAT YOU CAN'T ...SEEMS LEGIT

I did well in team sports until highschool.I HAVE ZERO BELIEF YOU EVER PLAYED ANY SPORTS My sandlot talents were useless in the upper grades. SANDLOT TALENTS...PLEASE DESCRIBE THESE TALENTS I had, and still have, tunnel vision, and could never work in field sports with a team. YET YOU LOSE THAT TUNNEL VISION WHILE SKIING..LIAR

But I was athletic, so ran track. Was the fastest, my highschool , in the 1/4 mile. Was a consistent point earner but never placed first in a conference race.

Was never in the "cliche", but my l..tters at least earned me enough respect that the football bullies begrudgingly left me alone.

I GIVE UP THE REST IS SO MUCH BULLSHIT I CANT GO ON...TRY TELLING THE TRUTH LIAR:rofl: YOUR A EGGHEAD AT BEST...OWN IT

[Yadkin]

All caps now, Puppy #2 mad. :Jeff '79:

[MadInNc]

All caps now, he mad.

:yaddy:

[Yadkin]

:yaddy:

Make me, Homer. :D

[Big bob]

Make me, Homer. :D


Damn someone woke up all bitchy:sadangel: I guess he finally did some research and figured how much he ****ed up again. :sadangel:

[Steve_R]

Oh look, a thread started by a Floridian about Florida turns into a thread about the Great and All Powerful YadKareNNN and his amazing prowess in track decades ago. :Jeff '79:

[sublime1996525]

Unfortunately Idaho has been "discovered" by liberals leaving CA. Our daughter and family live in Boise. 15 years ago it was a nice small conservative city. Now it's fast becoming a liberal shithole with horrible traffic. They're thinking about leaving. It's sad to watch.

Salt Lake has gone super liberal and it seems they are trying to bring the rest of Utah down with them. It sucks.

[Big bob]

Just filling in for our last delusional professional. :seasix:


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[Onebadcad]

Oh look, a thread started by a Floridian about Florida turns into a thread about the Great and All Powerful YadKareNNN and his amazing prowess in track decades ago. :Jeff '79:

He has been thrown out of all the local pubs for BSing, so now he comes here to tell his tales.

Good thing Big Bob is here to lead the investigations team!!

Yaddy being Yaddy,,, entertaining, and harmless.

I would have a few beers with him, but he is PAYING!!

[Onebadcad]

:iagree:

the forum is a much more interesting place with Yaddie in it.





....and on a side note, I don't get the Yaddie hate. I mean, I get some sophomoric quips and putdowns, but a few of you seem to actually dislike Yaddie. I don't get it.

I'm here to publicly announce I like Yaddie (no homo). I'd have a beer with him any day.

There is almost no one in here I would NOT have a beer, good doods, almost ALL in here get it, we are here for fun, if you get too serious you need to leave.

BTW, for a bunch of doods, you sure know your cooking / food!!

[Yadkin]

He has been thrown out of all the local pubs for BSing...

I've never been tossed out of a pub or any other establishment, except that one time: Thomas Jefferson's house. And it wasn't my fault. :Jeff '79:

[Onebadcad]

I've never been tossed out of a pub or any other establishment, except that one time: Thomas Jefferson's house. And it wasn't my fault. :Jeff '79:

Please share, as nothing as good as a yaddy story!!

In my youth, at age 19, I was tossed, the only time.
Friday night, around 10 PM, redneck bar, live music, was sitting at bar, and some pig told the bartender I groped her--she was too fat to grope, overconsumption was her fault.
Bartender gets bouncer, bouncer lectures me, bouncer tosses me.
So I drive home, only 20 minutes away, change my shirt and my hat, go back to bar, walk right past the bouncer, my boys buy me a few rounds for beating the system. Left bar around 2 AM.

Did I state she was a pig,,,

[Big bob]

Ahhh yes the famous Yadkin battle cry.:rofl:

[Yadkin]

Please share, as nothing as good as a yaddy story!!

In my youth, at age 19, I was tossed, the only time.
Friday night, around 10 PM, redneck bar, live music, was sitting at bar, and some pig told the bartender I groped her--she was too fat to grope, overconsumption was her fault.
Bartender gets bouncer, bouncer lectures me, bouncer tosses me.
So I drive home, only 20 minutes away, change my shirt and my hat, go back to bar, walk right past the bouncer, my boys buy me a few rounds for beating the system. Left bar around 2 AM.

Did I state she was a pig,,,

Baby Doll and I took our kids to see Jefferson's house when our son was four. He was well behaved and very interested in just about everything. Our daughter was two, and the term "terrible twos" doesn't begin to describe her from infant to about three-something. She insisted on being carried every moment that she was awake, and for her that was about 18 hours per day. She also insisted on letting the world know that she was awake, mostly at random.

I was carrying her through the house portion of the tour with about a half-dozen other tourists. About half way through a pleasant grey-haired woman tapped me on the shoulder and asked me if I'd like to see a special part of the estate. I agreed of course, so she opened a side door and waved me through to the outside. :D

The best part of that small event in my life is that if I ever get tossed out of any establishment, I can honestly saw that "I have been thrown out of better places than this". :Jeff '79:

[GTOguy]

All caps now, Puppy #2 mad. :Jeff '79:

Correction: Mad and Gay.

I thought everybody knew you're an athlete. WTF is wrong with these puppies?:)

[Yadkin]

Correction: Mad and Gay.

I thought everybody knew you're an athlete. WTF is wrong with these puppies?:)

https://www.thevettebarn.com/forums/showpost.php?p=2148426&postcount=1

:yesnod:

[Anjdog2003]

There is almost no one in here I would NOT have a beer, good doods, almost ALL in here get it, we are here for fun, if you get too serious you need to leave.

BTW, for a bunch of doods, you sure know your cooking / food!!




STS, CF Mods Eat Dicks, Lil Dunce, and Der flegler. Would love to meet them and have them talk trash to me. :yesnod:

[Steve_R]

STS, CF Mods Eat Dicks, Lil Dunce, and Der flegler. Would love to meet them and have them talk trash to me. :yesnod:


I have no desire to meet three of them. I’d punch the other in the mouth before he could utter a word.

[Bill]

I GIVE UP THE REST IS SO MUCH BULLSHIT I CANT GO ON...TRY TELLING THE TRUTH LIAR:rofl: YOUR A EGGHEAD AT BEST...OWN IT

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[LATB]

I have no desire to meet three of them. I’d punch the other in the mouth before he could utter a word.

So which one gets the knuckle sandwich?

[99 pewtercoupe]

So which one gets the knuckle sandwich?

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[Big bob]

Damn another miniture tough guy. :rofl:

[Onebadcad]

STS, CF Mods Eat Dicks, Lil Dunce, and Der flegler. Would love to meet them and have them talk trash to me. :yesnod:

Sometimes you have to dine with aholes in order to greater appreciate who you are, and all you have.
With that said, I would meet them at Del Frisco's, but they are paying.

[Steve_R]

The one that sent me several PMs at CF calling me a liar about my military service.

[higgyburners]

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yes my master...:kick:

[Frankie the Fink]

98% of the Screen Berets and Chairborne Rangers wouldn't say squat to you face-to-face.