New House, and more...
#1
Well, it's about time I shared this with the group...

Jess and I closed on a house last Friday. It's in Fluvanna County, VA - the mailing address is Palmyra, but the house itself is way out in the country. Why did we buy a house in Palmyra? I got a great job offer from a software development firm in Charlottesville - and we both decided that NoVA held no more charm for us Smile So by July we'll be living just southeast of Charlottesville. Yes, there will be a party. And no, Mapquest doesn't have our place listed at all. Apparently, gravel roads don't count. That being said, we'll only be a couple of hours from VIR, so hopefully I can expect to get down there much more often. And of course VMP is less than an hour away.

The lot itself is 2.15 acres. Yes, there will be a mini rally course. Bring your own volvo :twisted:

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As for the house, 3br/2bath, and most importantly, a 2-car garage. The L already has one side reserved through the winter, for a complete top-down clean-up and refresh... It's also got a cool nook in the garage that I'm considering for a built-in wheel/tire rack. Also cool is the fact that our next-door neighbor (one of the two houses we can see from ours) drag-races an old-skool 515ci Camaro (he was headed out to VMP this weekend)..

So, life is good. Any MM-er in the area or passing through is always welcome (but for my sake please call ahead!) - we'll have a guest room. You bring the beer Smile
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#2
sweet! GOod work! Looks like a nice place, some property and everything... Have the partay 2 weekends from this one and I'm there! :twisted:
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#3
congrats!

Im so jealous Wink
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#4
:thumbup: grats!!!!
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More pictures:

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The backyard.

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The driveway, and some jerk's car.

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The entryway/foyer.

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Living room. Gas fireplace.

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Garage, with afore-mentioned nook.[/img]
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BLINGMW Wrote:Have the partay 2 weekends from this one and I'm there! :twisted:

Hmm... Maybe a "private" party for Chan...
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#7
where's my room?

ha, but the place looks awesome. especially the garage sans lift. but it'll be there eventually right?
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#8
Congratulations John and Jess. You're going to love it there. When you gonna fill up the garage...?
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mongooze Wrote:Garage, with afore-mentioned nook

Looks like the perfect spot for a compressor..... Wink
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
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Maengelito Wrote:where's my room?

mongooze Wrote:Garage, with afore-mentioned nook.
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#11
Gotta love the car guy frame of mind.
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mongooze Wrote:
Maengelito Wrote:where's my room?

mongooze Wrote:Garage, with afore-mentioned nook.

lol okay, just be sure to throw some scraps of food in that nook every once in awhile... thanks!
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#13
No scraps. Fish heads.
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
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#14
nice place! have fun settling in. Looks like a perfect place for an MM get together.
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Chris Wrote:nice place! have fun settling in. Looks like a perfect place for an MM get together.

:twisted: :twisted: :twisted: Damn right.
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Feersty Wrote:Gotta love the car guy frame of mind.

I'm already budgeting for a detached garage/workshop/office/"Fortress of Solitude". Definitely won't happen for a few years, but it should be cool.

That being said, the next-door neighbor is building a detached garage next month, and I'm sure given his interest in racecars that it'll have some interesting features ::keeps fingers crossed for a lift::
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#17
Hobby shop = :bling:
(09-25-2019, 03:18 PM)V1GiLaNtE Wrote: I think you need to see a mental health professional.
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#18
so far awae
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#19
HAHAHAHHAHA no frekin way.........i live in fluvanna county too. I live at Lake monticello, im assuming you got a place in like kents store or something, which means i live like 10 minutes away. Small world eh?
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#20
oh, if you need help moving in just let me know since i do live so close i wont mind helping you out. Or if you need any help finding the best twisties around here with no cops let me know :twisted: Also if you ever want to take advantage of the Lake Monticello facilities(pool, lake, tennis courts, boating) i can call you in. Hope you like it out here in the boonies
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