Back Yard Walkway - Page 4

Norm · 03-22-2023, 11:02pm

For those that may be confused over Chuck A's comments, he has a burr up his ass about me, but that's OK, that's his problem.

The term "ChiefBoats" is the name I use on another forum, I did not serve in the Navy, but in the US Coast Guard, retiring as a Chief Boatswains Mate, before, I did stint in the USAF as a SSGT. Contrary to his all knowing wisdom, I did not paint boats, I drove boats, search & rescue for 21 years.

So Chuck, keep on throwing them pearls of wisdom at me, I think it's funny.

Giraffe (He/Him) · 03-23-2023, 4:22am

Norm, if this is none of my beeswax ignore the question.

You’re not handicapped, (I don’t believe) why the ramp? I thought you lived alone.

Norm · 03-23-2023, 6:16am

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Originally Posted by Giraffe (He/Him)

Norm, if this is none of my beeswax ignore the question.

You’re not handicapped, (I don’t believe) why the ramp? I thought you lived alone.

No problem. Not handicapped (yet). When I stepped out of my back door, there were three steps to the patio, one day I stepped out, was either daydreaming or something caught my eye in the yard, I turned and missed the first step, caught myself on the second step before I would have fallen on the concrete. Most likely that would have did me in, so henceforth the ramp.

The honey and I are in our 70's now, so there may come a time that we may need a ramp, now it's already there. We really like it.

Giraffe (He/Him) · 03-23-2023, 6:42am

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Originally Posted by Norm

No problem. Not handicapped (yet). When I stepped out of my back door, there were three steps to the patio, one day I stepped out, was either daydreaming or something caught my eye in the yard, I turned and missed the first step, caught myself on the second step before I would have fallen on the concrete. Most likely that would have did me in, so henceforth the ramp.

The honey and I are in our 70's now, so there may come a time that we may need a ramp, now it's already there. We really like it.

That’s what killed my father. He was talking with my mom about nothing at their lake home, missed a step, fell and hit his head. Two days later he was gone.

LATB · 03-23-2023, 7:34am

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Originally Posted by TheRealBadger

Wait. You think that’s 24”?

Oh my. An “engineer” here folks

Worse math skills of any engineer ever.

LATB · 03-23-2023, 7:37am

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Originally Posted by Yadkin

Base on most brick or concrete pavers being 4", yes. Your paper envy amuses me greatly.

Considering the “engineering” skills that you have posted, that paper is only good to wipe your ass.

LATB · 03-23-2023, 7:38am

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Originally Posted by Norm

For those that may be confused over Chuck A's comments, he has a burr up his ass about me, but that's OK, that's his problem.

The term "ChiefBoats" is the name I use on another forum, I did not serve in the Navy, but in the US Coast Guard, retiring as a Chief Boatswains Mate, before, I did stint in the USAF as a SSGT. Contrary to his all knowing wisdom, I did not paint boats, I drove boats, search & rescue for 21 years.

So Chuck, keep on throwing them pearls of wisdom at me, I think it's funny.

Seems uncharacteristic of Chuck who typically is a reasonable and agreeable guy.

Giraffe (He/Him) · 03-23-2023, 7:47am

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Originally Posted by LATB

Seems uncharacteristic of Chuck who typically is a reasonable and agreeable guy.

Indeed.

TheRealBadger · 03-23-2023, 8:00am

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Originally Posted by Yadkin

The above post makes no sense. Unless you consider it written by an irrational, spiteful person.

Gaslight man. Double down. Then gaslight. You’ve got all the tools down!

Rodnok1 · 03-23-2023, 8:19am

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Originally Posted by Norm

No problem. Not handicapped (yet). When I stepped out of my back door, there were three steps to the patio, one day I stepped out, was either daydreaming or something caught my eye in the yard, I turned and missed the first step, caught myself on the second step before I would have fallen on the concrete. Most likely that would have did me in, so henceforth the ramp.

The honey and I are in our 70's now, so there may come a time that we may need a ramp, now it's already there. We really like it.

My FIL refuses to put ramps in... Mil fell few years ago and broke everything in ankle coming down stairs. Ended up in rehab and her mental status went downhill badly and she hasn't recovered mentally.
She has horrible depth perception and falls constantly but he won't budge. Walkers suck on stairs MIL has found out.
He also won't take scooter for her anywhere as it's inconvenient and takes too much time.
A fall will end up killing her.
This current house we live in I planned for zero to limited stairs. Putting a small addition on that will have an entrance with zero stairs, just an inlcined walkway instead.
Anyway.. It's Good to know your issues or potential issues and act accordingly.

Yadkin · 03-23-2023, 8:23am

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Originally Posted by Norm

No problem. Not handicapped (yet). When I stepped out of my back door, there were three steps to the patio, one day I stepped out, was either daydreaming or something caught my eye in the yard, I turned and missed the first step, caught myself on the second step before I would have fallen on the concrete. Most likely that would have did me in, so henceforth the ramp.

The honey and I are in our 70's now, so there may come a time that we may need a ramp, now it's already there. We really like it.

My parents (and now my two older sisters) lived in a retirement community of double wides and they all have those setups. Code for stuck built homes requires a landing outside the door. Why they allow a variance for manufactured homes makes no sense.

Yadkin · 03-23-2023, 8:23am

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Originally Posted by LATB

Considering the “engineering” skills that you have posted, that paper is only good to wipe you ass.

The above post makes no sense. Unless you consider it written by an irrational, spiteful person.

Yadkin · 03-23-2023, 8:24am

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Originally Posted by TheRealBadger

Gaslight man. Double down. Then gaslight. You’ve got all the tools down!

The above post makes no sense. Unless you consider it written by an irrational, spiteful person.

sublime1996525 · 03-23-2023, 8:28am

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Originally Posted by Onebadcad

Long story I will make short:

Bought my current home in DEC 2020, community of 133 homes was built in 1997
Same board prez and his cronies ran it through 2016
In 2016 I paid an attorney to explain how to remove them all, as they were arrogant, condescending and not very forthright
Cost me some dollars, and I went out and got a 75% quorum, not easy as needed 75% of homes, not 75% of voters
Removed them, sat on board for less than 2 years, as was frustrated
The other four members were mostly incompetent with ZERO business background
I had to explain in detail a Capital Projects Budget & Schedule multiple times
Three of the five were in lockstep, I decided my vote did not matter and left, even though I, yes I, got all of them on the board with money and hard work

My take is that most, if not all, associations, are full of those who have never had power in life, and now this is their saving grace, even though they, too, know they have no skills, and no experience to make decisions for the community.
Mostly ego, nothing else, and they take more than they give,and never admit their mistakes.

It sounds like it would be a terrible job. I'm sure 99% of them don't have any actual skills or business knowledge.

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Originally Posted by Steve_R

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Agreed. Who was a Chief?

TheRealBadger · 03-23-2023, 8:52am

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Originally Posted by Yadkin

The above post makes no sense. Unless you consider it written by an irrational, spiteful person.

Still gaslighting. Just keeps on going. Can’t admit he made a mistake.

Onebadcad · 03-23-2023, 8:58am

I leave for half a day and the world goes to shit,,,

Onebadcad · 03-23-2023, 8:59am

I am inviting all friends, fiends, enemies and frenemies of the forum to a lunch at Arby's, bring you damn wallets, as I aint paying!!

Steve_R · 03-23-2023, 9:25am

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Originally Posted by Yadkin

My parents (and now my two older sisters) lived in a retirement community of double wides and they all have those setups. Code for stuck built homes requires a landing outside the door. Why they allow a variance for manufactured homes makes no sense.

Got a link to the codes for stuck built homes? I've never heard of such a thing, but I'm open to learning.

Onebadcad · 03-23-2023, 9:29am

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Originally Posted by Steve_R

Got a link to the codes for stuck built homes? I've never heard of such a thing, but I'm open to learning.

Must be a north carolina thing, they kinda made their own rules after south carolina kicked them out of the union.

TheRealBadger · 03-23-2023, 9:32am

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Originally Posted by Steve_R

Got a link to the codes for stuck built homes? I've never heard of such a thing, but I'm open to learning.

That’s engineer speak. You wouldn’t understand.

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