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D Griff wrote:Well the :doge: lived... Our best guess was 1/2 pound of dark/milk chocolates. Final bill was "only" tree fiddy.


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Good to hear! $350 is a good chunk of change, but not too bad for an emergency vet stay.

Also, I know those feels. Reese ate almost 3 lbs of peanut chews before our wedding.


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4zilch wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 6:12 am Star Trek or :gtfo:
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I got my ticket to see The Last Jedi @ 12:00 today.
Nachos and coke will be had.
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Melon wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:01 am
4zilch wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 6:12 am Star Trek or :gtfo:
:disappoint:

I got my ticket to see The Last Jedi @ 12:00 today.
Nachos and coke will be had.
why not both?
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:08 am
Melon wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:01 am

:disappoint:

I got my ticket to see The Last Jedi @ 12:00 today.
Nachos and coke will be had.
why not both?
Thus my disappointment.

Why not both Travis? Y not?
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D Griff wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 7:26 am Well the :doge: lived... Our best guess was 1/2 pound of dark/milk chocolates. Final bill was "only" tree fiddy.


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Aww you saved her now she's going to :wub: you forever
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razr390 wrote: Thu Dec 14, 2017 11:29 pm Star War was decent. Not the greatest. Hope
To be proven wrong by you guys
93% on the tomatometer is :impressive:

65% audience rating :wtf:

I'll still go see it, NFG
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Melon wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:01 am
4zilch wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 6:12 am Star Trek or :gtfo:
:disappoint:

I got my ticket to see The Last Jedi @ 12:00 today.
Nachos and coke will be had.
What kind of coke? :iswydt:
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Calvinball wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 7:38 am
D Griff wrote:Well the :doge: lived... Our best guess was 1/2 pound of dark/milk chocolates. Final bill was "only" tree fiddy.


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Good to hear! $350 is a good chunk of change, but not too bad for an emergency vet stay.

Also, I know those feels. Reese ate almost 3 lbs of peanut chews before our wedding.


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Thanks man, they quoted me for $490 originally so it was a bit of relief... all in all (compared to human prices) it doesn't seem so bad, all day stay, gave us some prescriptions, fixed the :doge:
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Johnny_P wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:53 am
D Griff wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 7:26 am Well the :doge: lived... Our best guess was 1/2 pound of dark/milk chocolates. Final bill was "only" tree fiddy.


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Aww you saved her now she's going to :wub: you forever
She already did :aintcare:

I mean, I kind of secretly do like her... I like dogs, just don't really like owning one. :mahtroy: comparison to a boat is accurate for me.
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D Griff wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:02 am
Melon wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:01 am

:disappoint:

I got my ticket to see The Last Jedi @ 12:00 today.
Nachos and coke will be had.
What kind of coke? :iswydt:
Dew if they have it.
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D Griff wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:04 am
Johnny_P wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:53 am

Aww you saved her now she's going to :wub: you forever
She already did :aintcare:

I mean, I kind of secretly do like her... I like dogs, just don't really like owning one. :mahtroy: comparison to a boat is accurate for me.
pics of the cuddlebug
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D Griff wrote:
She already did :aintcare:

I mean, I kind of secretly do like her... I like dogs, just don't really like owning one. :mahtroy: comparison to a boat is accurate for me.
Even as a :doge: lover who will always have one, I get that.
:doge: is :waxer: af
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D Griff wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:04 am She already did :aintcare:

I mean, I kind of secretly do like her... I like dogs, just don't really like owning one. :mahtroy: comparison to a boat is accurate for me.
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Need some DFD wisdom/confirmation bias. :). I might have found a unicorn month to month apartment. All inclusive around $1215. Basic TV, internet, all utilities includes, 2 car port spots, full size washer and dryer, and some other shizzit. This place is also 100% renewable energy (believe me I am all about being green, but I had no idea this place had this. wasn't anything I was seeking out).

My hang up is the cost. This is actually cheaper than a lot of apartments go for around here, but may be tough on my budget. I will have to cut back on my groceries. Money will be tight. I currently pay $850 a month all inclusive with a roommate. He drives me crazy and cooks late at night and is dirty as fuck. Do you guys think it is worth making some big time sacrifices for a peace of mind and having my own place on a month to month lease? I am leaning towards yes right now.

I don't have furniture, but might be able to get stuff from my parents. Viewing this place tomorrow.

Any tips on renter's insurance? I had it once before many years ago, but I will need to get it again. I am currently on a shared plan with my roommate. It kills me to know rent is expensive, but I can't buy a starter home or anything until my job situation is ironed out, and who knows what state or where I will live one day. Tired of all the moving, but I am making sacrifices to be flexible to propel my career.
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Melon wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:13 am
Big Brain Bradley wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 8:08 am

why not both?
Thus my disappointment.

Why not both Travis? Y not?
:iono: I've never cared to see any of the Star Wars :aintcare:
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Also it will be nice to catch up some DFD action! Work has been fucking nuts. I worked 15 hours yesterday because this real estate deal I was finalizing for my agency had a ton of egotistical lawyers on the deal.
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C00bs wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:18 am Need some DFD wisdom/confirmation bias. :). I might have found a unicorn month to month apartment. All inclusive around $1215. Basic TV, internet, all utilities includes, 2 car port spots, full size washer and dryer, and some other shizzit. This place is also 100% renewable energy (believe me I am all about being green, but I had no idea this place had this. wasn't anything I was seeking out).

My hang up is the cost. This is actually cheaper than a lot of apartments go for around here, but may be tough on my budget. I will have to cut back on my groceries. Money will be tight. I currently pay $850 a month all inclusive with a roommate. He drives me crazy and cooks late at night and is dirty as fuck. Do you guys think it is worth making some big time sacrifices for a peace of mind and having my own place on a month to month lease? I am leaning towards yes right now.

I don't have furniture, but might be able to get stuff from my parents. Viewing this place tomorrow.

Any tips on renter's insurance? I had it once before many years ago, but I will need to get it again. I am currently on a shared plan with my roommate. It kills me to know rent is expensive, but I can't buy a starter home or anything until my job situation is ironed out, and who knows what state or where I will live one day. Tired of all the moving, but I am making sacrifices to be flexible to propel my career.
what % of take home would rent be?
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C00bs wrote:Need some DFD wisdom/confirmation bias. :). I might have found a unicorn month to month apartment. All inclusive around $1215. Basic TV, internet, all utilities includes, 2 car port spots, full size washer and dryer, and some other shizzit. This place is also 100% renewable energy (believe me I am all about being green, but I had no idea this place had this. wasn't anything I was seeking out).

My hang up is the cost. This is actually cheaper than a lot of apartments go for around here, but may be tough on my budget. I will have to cut back on my groceries. Money will be tight. I currently pay $850 a month all inclusive with a roommate. He drives me crazy and cooks late at night and is dirty as fuck. Do you guys think it is worth making some big time sacrifices for a peace of mind and having my own place on a month to month lease? I am leaning towards yes right now.

I don't have furniture, but might be able to get stuff from my parents. Viewing this place tomorrow.

Any tips on renter's insurance? I had it once before many years ago, but I will need to get it again. I am currently on a shared plan with my roommate. It kills me to know rent is expensive, but I can't buy a starter home or anything until my job situation is ironed out, and who knows what state or where I will live one day. Tired of all the moving, but I am making sacrifices to be flexible to propel my career.
Living in a place you like is worth every dollar you can afford for it. Not sure where you are (Albany?) But that seems like a lot is included for the price. Is there anything else you can cutback on?

Furniture is usually cheap. Craigslist is a gold mine for decent stuff.

I used Geico for renters insurance YEARS back. Never had to make a claim but it was cheap.

Yup, I am in Albany. I can cut back on my grocery bills. I paid of my car, so I have about $262 more there too. I also just got a $14k raise in October. I am really trying to save more.

Here is the place.

http://www.netzerovillage.com
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C00bs wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:18 am Need some DFD wisdom/confirmation bias. :). I might have found a unicorn month to month apartment. All inclusive around $1215. Basic TV, internet, all utilities includes, 2 car port spots, full size washer and dryer, and some other shizzit. This place is also 100% renewable energy (believe me I am all about being green, but I had no idea this place had this. wasn't anything I was seeking out).

My hang up is the cost. This is actually cheaper than a lot of apartments go for around here, but may be tough on my budget. I will have to cut back on my groceries. Money will be tight. I currently pay $850 a month all inclusive with a roommate. He drives me crazy and cooks late at night and is dirty as fuck. Do you guys think it is worth making some big time sacrifices for a peace of mind and having my own place on a month to month lease? I am leaning towards yes right now.

I don't have furniture, but might be able to get stuff from my parents. Viewing this place tomorrow.

Any tips on renter's insurance? I had it once before many years ago, but I will need to get it again. I am currently on a shared plan with my roommate. It kills me to know rent is expensive, but I can't buy a starter home or anything until my job situation is ironed out, and who knows what state or where I will live one day. Tired of all the moving, but I am making sacrifices to be flexible to propel my career.
What is the total monthly cost of each? $850 plus utilities and stuff? That probably works out to $1,000 versus $1215... not a huge difference, worth it in my opinion.

I did the whole roommates to save money thing for a long ass time, and man, it can really suck. I had good roommates and bad roommates, but overall, it's just a pain in the ain. Furniture can be gotten free/cheap easily if you're willing to go used. Look on CL or just send a feeler out to friends/family who are local, people are getting rid of things all of the time.

I would imagine Albany (IIRC this is where you are) is pretty cheap though, you could probably find a more affordable place if desired. Check out Zillow/CL for condos owned by individuals and try to rent right from them. I've gotten some good places this way. Some will even be flexible on the time.

How soon might you move? If it's just a few months, I'd just stay where you're at and save/don't go through the hassle of moving.
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:25 am
C00bs wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:18 am Need some DFD wisdom/confirmation bias. :). I might have found a unicorn month to month apartment. All inclusive around $1215. Basic TV, internet, all utilities includes, 2 car port spots, full size washer and dryer, and some other shizzit. This place is also 100% renewable energy (believe me I am all about being green, but I had no idea this place had this. wasn't anything I was seeking out).

My hang up is the cost. This is actually cheaper than a lot of apartments go for around here, but may be tough on my budget. I will have to cut back on my groceries. Money will be tight. I currently pay $850 a month all inclusive with a roommate. He drives me crazy and cooks late at night and is dirty as fuck. Do you guys think it is worth making some big time sacrifices for a peace of mind and having my own place on a month to month lease? I am leaning towards yes right now.

I don't have furniture, but might be able to get stuff from my parents. Viewing this place tomorrow.

Any tips on renter's insurance? I had it once before many years ago, but I will need to get it again. I am currently on a shared plan with my roommate. It kills me to know rent is expensive, but I can't buy a starter home or anything until my job situation is ironed out, and who knows what state or where I will live one day. Tired of all the moving, but I am making sacrifices to be flexible to propel my career.
what % of take home would rent be?
Would be right around that 30%. Those student loans thooooo. My roommate could be worse, but I am just getting too old for this shit. I want to go to bed early during the week. Turning 29 next week so don't feel like dealing with some asswipe double frying shrimp at 11pm on a Wednesday and never cleaning.
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Big Brain Bradley wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:25 am
C00bs wrote: Fri Dec 15, 2017 9:18 am Need some DFD wisdom/confirmation bias. :). I might have found a unicorn month to month apartment. All inclusive around $1215. Basic TV, internet, all utilities includes, 2 car port spots, full size washer and dryer, and some other shizzit. This place is also 100% renewable energy (believe me I am all about being green, but I had no idea this place had this. wasn't anything I was seeking out).

My hang up is the cost. This is actually cheaper than a lot of apartments go for around here, but may be tough on my budget. I will have to cut back on my groceries. Money will be tight. I currently pay $850 a month all inclusive with a roommate. He drives me crazy and cooks late at night and is dirty as fuck. Do you guys think it is worth making some big time sacrifices for a peace of mind and having my own place on a month to month lease? I am leaning towards yes right now.

I don't have furniture, but might be able to get stuff from my parents. Viewing this place tomorrow.

Any tips on renter's insurance? I had it once before many years ago, but I will need to get it again. I am currently on a shared plan with my roommate. It kills me to know rent is expensive, but I can't buy a starter home or anything until my job situation is ironed out, and who knows what state or where I will live one day. Tired of all the moving, but I am making sacrifices to be flexible to propel my career.
what % of take home would rent be?
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Renters insurance is only a few dollars/month. I use Amica for my insurance... I don't have a renters policy anymore, but I think it was like $70/year or something for up to $15k.
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