FIB War Room

[Tooch4321]

UPDATE:

That fella should have saved the money he spent on the Willetts and Antique Series to fix their AC unit (window unit to supplement in the master) and some landscaping in the back. One dog, three cats and one child have scratched the hardwoods, left crayon and paint marks all over the kitchen cabinets and ****** up all the carpets. Also, why do people not clean their god damn houses when trying to sell it?! It's not hard, you can spend the hundo for a cleaning crew to come through, if you are looking for over a half a million on a glorified townhouse...

 

[danbanana]

UPDATE:

That fella should have saved the money he spent on the Willetts and Antique Series to fix their AC unit (window unit to supplement in the master) and some landscaping in the back. One dog, three cats and one child have scratched the hardwoods, left crayon and paint marks all over the kitchen cabinets and ****** up all the carpets. Also, why do people not clean their god damn houses when trying to sell it?! It's not hard, you can spend the hundo for a cleaning crew to come through, if you are looking for over a half a million on a glorified townhouse...

I moved around a lot as a kid and before the house would go on sale, my mom would clean for days. After that, we were encouraged to stay the **** out of the house as much as possible, including a lot of eating out (very rare for us) and as much time at friends' places as we could manage. Hell rained down if you made any sort of mess in any spot of the house.

That said: if you live in a house, your floors will get scratched over time. Cleaning your **** is one thing but I'm not going to spend my life yelling at my family for living in our house and worrying about every damn mark. You want pristine condition? Build something.

#talkhouseselling

 

[Tooch4321]

I moved around a lot as a kid and before the house would go on sale, my mom would clean for days. After that, we were encouraged to stay the **** out of the house as much as possible, including a lot of eating out (very rare for us) and as much time at friends' places as we could manage. Hell rained down if you made any sort of mess in any spot of the house.

That said: if you live in a house, your floors will get scratched over time. Cleaning your **** is one thing but I'm not going to spend my life yelling at my family for living in our house and worrying about every damn mark. You want pristine condition? Build something.

#talkhouseselling

Oh, I am aware floors get scratched and they can be refinished, it was just the condition they showed this place made it even more noticeable, especially with all the fur, dust and what not. If they had the place cleaned, it would've just been more presentable that's all...

 

[DiscountMegaMall4ever]

That said: if you live in a house, your floors will get scratched over time. Cleaning your **** is one thing but I'm not going to spend my life yelling at my family for living in our house and worrying about every damn mark.

I get what he's saying. The impression you want to give as a seller is that the house is in tip top shape, even the parts you don't see. If there is visual neglect (****** up carpets and paint marks), people start wondering about the roof and the windows and what condition you keep the furnace in. I know that is what the inspector is for, but since it is your money, and you obviously have a brain that has afforded you the ability to buy a half million dollar house, you should rely on your own instincts as well. As for landscaping, that might get expensive, but it's about the most interchangeable part of a home that I'd almost prefer something to work with. Better than being stuck with a cherry tree and you hate cherries or someone with a thing about growing their own potatoes (it will take years off your life getting rid of the tubers and reason #2 why not to buy in the winter behind any other reason to not buy in the winter).

#talkhouseselling

That's one more way we'll catch that San Diego thread.

 

[danbanana]

IThe impression you want to give as a seller is that the house is in tip top shape, even the parts you don't see. If there is visual neglect (****** up carpets and paint marks), people start wondering about the roof and the windows and what condition you keep the furnace in. I know that is what the inspector is for, but since it is your money, and you obviously have a brain that has afforded you the ability to buy a half million dollar house, you should rely on your own instincts as well.

The problem with this logic is the reverse situation: a clean, well-kept house would lead your "instincts" to believe it is structurally/mechanically/electrically sound and that's not necessarily true at all. Clean people can have broken ****, too. The only way you get confirmation with that stuff is through inspection, so I'd suggest ignoring that instinct.

I think we all agree that if you're selling your house, ******* CLEAN THAT ****. But minor things like floor scratches, wall dings, etc. I certainly wouldn't judge over. That's just wear-and-tear (outside of extreme cases like, there's a ******* hole in the wall).

 

[RedCoffee]

The problem with this logic is the reverse situation: a clean, well-kept house would lead your "instincts" to believe it is structurally/mechanically/electrically sound and that's not necessarily true at all. Clean people can have broken ****, too. The only way you get confirmation with that stuff is through inspection, so I'd suggest ignoring that instinct.

I think we all agree that if you're selling your house, ******* CLEAN THAT ****. But minor things like floor scratches, wall dings, etc. I certainly wouldn't judge over. That's just wear-and-tear (outside of extreme cases like, there's a ******* hole in the wall).

A hole in the wall for ******* would be a plus, I'd think.

 

[danbanana]

A hole in the wall for ******* would be a plus, I'd think.

For Sale! Spacious 3 BR, 2.5 BA, open concept with renovated kitchen, gloryhole, 2 car detached garage, central air.

 

[flyingbison]

For Sale! Spacious 3 BR, 2.5 BA, open concept with renovated kitchen, gloryhole, 2 car detached garage, central air.

Furley > hey

 

[DiscountMegaMall4ever]

The only way you get confirmation with that stuff is through inspection

I would never discourage an inspection. The best money you will ever spend. But your "instincts" can be the first pass. And yes, too well-kept can be an alarm too (newly finished basement (hiding seepage/mold/rot)).


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[furley]

Furley > hey

why do i want a 2.5 car garage when i can't park in it anyways?

 

[lb304854]

Sorta adorable how three ****s reviewed that label and no one noticed we didn’t call it a witbier on the front. O well. A mildly aged gin wit is the **** and we’re gonna do a ton of em.

TheJB - it’s at the normal haunts and foxtrot markets.

One without cardamom pls. I can't tolerate cardamom. It's overpowering for me even in small doses.

 

[middlebrow]

One without cardamom pls. I can't tolerate cardamom. It's overpowering for me even in small doses.

ohhhh its very very small and its the green varietal, i doubt you'd even notice. adds a nice hidden umami, again we never put it on the label and we used to bury it in the 'spices' catch all on the label.

 

[flyingbison]

why do i want a 2.5 car garage when i can't park in it anyways?

Don't you end up sleeping in the garage more nights than not?

 

[thewimperoo]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/beer/ct-food-pastry-stout-beer-temple-20180504-story.html

Some seriously terrible choices selected.

 

[Lansman]

http://www.chicagotribune.com/dining/drink/beer/ct-food-pastry-stout-beer-temple-20180504-story.html

Some seriously terrible choices selected.

I haven't seen so many instances of someone referring to themselves in the third person since Good Beer Hunting was actually somewhat relevant about a decade ago.

 

[quinnsi]

I haven't seen so many instances of someone referring to themselves in the third person since Good Beer Hunting was actually somewhat relevant about a decade ago.

I did that?

 

[Scalzo]

I haven't seen so many instances of someone referring to themselves in the third person since Good Beer Hunting was actually somewhat relevant about a decade ago.

"...And now you get your chance."


Lol Noel its not like anyone has a french press at home, and/or has been doing this for years...
He really stretched that one for all its worth.

 

[mdomask]

I haven't seen so many instances of someone referring to themselves in the third person since Good Beer Hunting was actually somewhat relevant about a decade ago.

I'm not really a fan of Josh Noel either, but aren't the third-person mentions in the captions and book promo pretty standard in journalism? Like, the lifestyle piece is first person, as it's his experience and his voice. But he appears in the photos (taken by a staff photog, presumably), and the book promo is added by the editor. So, it makes sense for those to use third-person for Josh Noel, as someone else (photog, editor) provides that copy.

 

[lb304854]

Tried visiting Horse Thief Hollow for the first time on Saturday after Wild Blossom but was told it would be a 40 minute wait. We were hungry so we drove down the street to Open Outcry. This was my second time there after being kind of tipsy the first time. Ya know, I like that place quite a bit. I'm not a big time hazy IPA fanboi which is their specialty but they do pales and low ABV stouts really well. Love the quick and awesome pizzas too.

That West Beverly-Brainerd area has something goin. If only there were something cool in Merrionette-Morgan Park to link it up with the Blue Island stops and you could really have a day.

 

[kodt]

Tried visiting Horse Thief Hollow for the first time on Saturday after Wild Blossom but was told it would be a 40 minute wait. We were hungry so we drove down the street to Open Outcry. This was my second time there after being kind of tipsy the first time. Ya know, I like that place quite a bit. I'm not a big time hazy IPA fanboi which is their specialty but they do pales and low ABV stouts really well. Love the quick and awesome pizzas too.

That West Beverly-Brainerd area has something goin. If only there were something cool in Merrionette-Morgan Park to link it up with the Blue Island stops and you could really have a day.

You can stop at George's and have a go at their selection of out of code beer.

 

[lb304854]

You can stop at George's and have a go at their selection of out of code beer.

And Bourbon Street, bro.

 

[trickytunadicky]

Tried visiting Horse Thief Hollow for the first time on Saturday after Wild Blossom but was told it would be a 40 minute wait. We were hungry so we drove down the street to Open Outcry. This was my second time there after being kind of tipsy the first time. Ya know, I like that place quite a bit. I'm not a big time hazy IPA fanboi which is their specialty but they do pales and low ABV stouts really well. Love the quick and awesome pizzas too.

That West Beverly-Brainerd area has something goin. If only there were something cool in Merrionette-Morgan Park to link it up with the Blue Island stops and you could really have a day.

I would have met you at Wild Blossom. Looking for excuses to Rainbow Cone.

 

[kodt]

I would have met you at Wild Blossom. Looking for excuses to Rainbow Cone.

Speaking of Rainbow Cone:
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[trickytunadicky]

Speaking of Rainbow Cone:
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I knowww but going anywhere near there Friday.

 

[middlebrow]

Speaking of Rainbow Cone:
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i feel like they're missing a golden opportunity to do a blend of all the beers.

 

[Lansman]

If anyone here gets stuck with the Scotch Dark Lord variant I will trade you something you'll actually want to drink. PM me please. This has Bully Guppy/Biggleswade level potential all over it.

 

[vav1]

If anyone here gets stuck with the Scotch Dark Lord variant I will trade you something you'll actually want to drink. PM me please. This has Bully Guppy/Biggleswade level potential all over it.

i never did get to try bully guppy

 

[Gonzoillini1]

i never did get to try bully guppy

I sent my last bottle out wrapped in brown paper as a "killshot" beer.

My target asked me if it was actually beer or if I had ****** with the bottle and added something to it.

It is that good.

 

[trickytunadicky]

If anyone here gets stuck with the Scotch Dark Lord variant I will trade you something you'll actually want to drink. PM me please. This has Bully Guppy/Biggleswade level potential all over it.

I tried that last year and got no bites. Best of luck.

 

[mdomask]

If anyone here gets stuck with the Scotch Dark Lord variant I will trade you something you'll actually want to drink. PM me please. This has Bully Guppy/Biggleswade level potential all over it.

Don't underestimate the passion of Scotch aficionados. They will trade away drinkable variants for kerosene-soaked beer.