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ParticipantHere’s another good one:
September 10, 2007 at 11:24 PM in reply to: OT: Can anyone recommend a Audi/VW mechanic/specialist (except the stealerships) #84130ParticipantFLU – it is obvious that you are an educated stickler when it comes to maintaining your vehicle(s). I am like you but to a much lesser degree. The most that I have done was to replace the fuel filter and brakes on my own vehicles.
I don’t know of any reputable shops that might be able to help you with your vehicle. My one piece of advice would be to consider selling your Audi/VW and purchasing a vehicle that requires less maintenance.
I’ve owned both German (Mercedes) and American (Ford) vehicles in my time and both required more repair than I was willing to tackle. After much thought I decided to go with a brand (Honda) that had a much better track record in terms of longevity, reliability, and resale value. Just my $0.02.
ParticipantBacione Ristorante (pronounced bahch-ee-oh-nay) in Hillcrest is my vote for best Italian. I recommend the seafood linguine.
ParticipantNo, the owners are not friends or family members. They are a nice older couple (60s) that bought back in the early 90s…so they don’t have a big mortgage payment I assume.
We actually just stumbled upon it. The place was really neglected (another reason for the lower rent) and we have put a lot of effort into fixing it up since we’ve moved in. I don’t mind fixing things up and the owner pays me a bit for my time and the cost of materials. It is a win-win for both of us.
We are locked in until late 2009 with an option for 2010. We are hoping that the market will be right for us to buy late next year. If it’s not, we’ll probably stay another year. I will definitely post the availability when I am sure we are going to leave. If you want I can even show you around the place so you know what you are getting into before you commit.
ParticipantGoing on second year with no rent increase:
Carlsbad
1700sf 3bd/2ba
2 car garage
Large backyard
$1800/mo
No HOA/Mello RoosAugust 29, 2007 at 12:41 PM in reply to: Why is Texas dirt cheap compared to California for real estate? #82432ParticipantTexas is ranked 6th in terms of shoreline mileage with 3,359. It has only 68 fewer miles of shoreline than California. The coastline measurement is a bit different (see definitions below).
Obtained from Yahoo! Answers:
Top ten longest shorelines:
1 FLORIDA 8,426 miles (longest saltwater shoreline)
2 Louisiana 7,721
3 Maine 3,478
4 California 3,427
5 North Carolina 3,375
6 Texas 3,359
7 Virginia 3,315
8 MICHIGAN 3,288 (longest freshwater shoreline)
9 Maryland 3,190
10 Washington 3,026Top ten coastlines:
1 FLORIDA 1,350 miles (longest saltwater coastline)
2 California 840
3 Louisiana 397
4 Texas 367
5 North Carolina 301
6 Oregon 296
7 Maine 228
8 Massachusetts 192
9 South Carolina 187
10 Washington 157Definitions:
Shoreline is the perimeter of the land along the water’s edge, measured to the closest exactness possible. Shoreline is, therefore, usually longer for a particular location than is its coastline.
Coastline follows the general line of the coast, but sometimes, in the case of small inlets or bays, the coastline is measured as running directly across the bay or inlet to rejoin the coastline on the opposite side. Coastline is not measured as precisely as is shoreline.ParticipantWe are what we believe and what we say. Believing and saying something anonymously is directly counter to this. If you think you are truly anonymous, think again. There are so many ways that others could find out who you are that it would make your head spin. If someone really wants to get the dirt on you, they will. My philosophy is to believe in what you say (or write) and be willing to stick to your guns.
ParticipantWe are what we believe and what we say. Believing and saying something anonymously is directly counter to this. If you think you are truly anonymous, think again. There are so many ways that others could find out who you are that it would make your head spin. If someone really wants to get the dirt on you, they will. My philosophy is to believe in what you say (or write) and be willing to stick to your guns.
ParticipantWe are what we believe and what we say. Believing and saying something anonymously is directly counter to this. If you think you are truly anonymous, think again. There are so many ways that others could find out who you are that it would make your head spin. If someone really wants to get the dirt on you, they will. My philosophy is to believe in what you say (or write) and be willing to stick to your guns.
ParticipantBoy, what a time to be a journalist! Wake up, read the blogs, do some more internet research (errr Google searches), make a few phone calls, and write a story. What a job!
ParticipantBoy, what a time to be a journalist! Wake up, read the blogs, do some more internet research (errr Google searches), make a few phone calls, and write a story. What a job!
ParticipantBoy, what a time to be a journalist! Wake up, read the blogs, do some more internet research (errr Google searches), make a few phone calls, and write a story. What a job!
ParticipantAbsolutely priceless. I would say he was more demanding a rate cut rather than begging for one. I loved it when he said “We have Armageddon.”
ParticipantAbsolutely priceless. I would say he was more demanding a rate cut rather than begging for one. I loved it when he said “We have Armageddon.”
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